En En Amendments 1

European Parliament 2019-2024

Committee on Foreign Affairs

2019/2172(INI)

15.12.2020

AMENDMENTS 1 - 289

Draft report Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel (PE647.076v01-00)

Report on the 2019-2020 Commission Reports on Kosovo (2019/2172(INI))

AM\1199420EN.docx PE648.335v01-00

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PE648.335v01-00 2/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 1 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Citation 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to the Stabilisation — having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) and Association Agreement (SAA) between the European Union and the between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Kosovo, of the other part, the one part, and Kosovo*, of the other which entered into force on 1 April 2016, part, which entered into force on 1 April 2016, *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence1a. ______1a This mention should be included in the title and applied throughout the entire document.

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Amendment 2 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the fact that the hostilities in the Western Balkan are not over and that there is no stabile Peace established, merely a standstill in hostilities,

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AM\1199420EN.docx 3/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 3 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the fact that no comprehensive transitional justice process was implemented in Kosovo in order to come to terms with the conflict and as such most if not all underlying issues leading to the conflict remains unsolved today,

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Amendment 4 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Citation 2

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to the European — having regard to the European Reform Agenda (ERA) for Kosovo, Reform Agenda (ERA) for Kosovo, launched in Pristina on 11 November 2016, launched in Pristina on 11 November 2016, as well as the launching of the ERA 2 in October 2020,

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Amendment 5 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Citation 2

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to the European — having regard to the European Reform Agenda (ERA) for Kosovo, Reform Agenda (ERA) for Kosovo,

PE648.335v01-00 4/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN launched in Pristina on 11 November 2016, launched in Pristina on 11 November 2016, as well as the launching of the ERA 2 in October 2020,

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Amendment 6 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the framework agreement with Kosovo on participation in Union programmes, in force since 1 August 2017,

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Amendment 7 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the Sofia declaration of the EU-Western Balkans summit of 17 May 2018 and the Sofia Priority Agenda,

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Amendment 8 Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new)

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- having regard to the Sofia declaration of the EU-Western Balkans summit of 17 May 2018 and the Sofia Declaration, annexed thereto,

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Amendment 9 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Citation 4

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to UN Security — having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the September 2010, content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo,

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Amendment 10 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 7

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to the reports of the — having regard to the reports of the UN Secretary-General on the activities of UN Secretary-General on the activities of

PE648.335v01-00 6/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN the UN Interim Administration Mission in the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Kosovo (UNMIK), including the most recent report of 31 March 2020, and the reports on the operations of the Kosovo Forces (KFOR) of 7 February 2018,

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Amendment 11 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- whereas the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo does not belong to the United Nations Organisation and is not recognised by almost half of its Member States; whereas several EU Member States do not recognise the Republic of Kosovo,

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Amendment 12 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the Council conclusions of 5 June 2020 on enhancing cooperation with Western Balkans partners in the field of migration and security,

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AM\1199420EN.docx 7/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 13 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the joint communication of 8 April 2020 of the Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy entitled ‘Communication on the Global EU response to COVID-19’ (JOIN(2020) 11 final), and the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled ‘Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post-pandemic recovery’,

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Amendment 14 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Citation 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to its previous — having regard to its previous resolutions on the country, resolutions on the territory,

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Amendment 15 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Citation 17

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— having regard to its previous — having regard to its previous resolutions on the country, resolutions on Kosovo,

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Amendment 16 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the joint declaration of the European Parliament – Western Balkans Speakers’ Summit, convened by the President of the European Parliament with the leadership of the Western Balkan parliaments on 28 January 2020,

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Amendment 17 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Citation 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the Zagreb Declaration adopted at the EU-Western Balkans Summit on 6 May 2020,

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Amendment 18 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel

AM\1199420EN.docx 9/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Citation 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the Zagreb Declaration agreed during the EU- Western Balkans summit that took place via video conference on 6 May 2020,

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Amendment 19 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having in regard that the EU member states of Spain, Slovakia, Cyprus, Romania, and Greece have not recognized the Republic of Kosovo,

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Amendment 20 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Citation 21 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the fact that Serbia has not recognized the Republic of Kosovo,

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PE648.335v01-00 10/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 21 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Citation 21 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to that the number of unregistered firearms in civilian illegal possession in the Western Balkans is thought to be around 3.8 million and large quantities of ammunition and military explosive devices such as but not limited to hand grenades, anti-personnel- as well as an anti-tank mines,

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Amendment 22 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Citation 21 d (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to: 24.7.2020COM(2020) 608 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS 2020-2025 EU action plan on firearms trafficking, and the Europol reports: Threat Assessment Report on Illicit Trafficking in Firearms (EDOC#673806v7A of June2013), Intelligence Notification (19/2014); “Firearms in the hands of Terrorist in Europe”(EDOC:#759937v3; May 2015). - observing that Europol confirmed that Western Balkans remain among the main supplying regions of trafficking to the EU,

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AM\1199420EN.docx 11/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 23 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Citation 21 e (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- Observing the reports: Strengthening Resilience in the Western Balkans: Mapping Assistance for SALW Control, Small Arms Survey, September 2018; and UNODC (2020), Global Study on Firearms Trafficking, Vienna and their observations that provides the information: that the ongoing threat in the Western Balkans region was confirmed by several studies. It is stresses that weapons used in terrorist attacks in the EU “were acquired through local illicit firearm markets and were found to originate from the Western Balkans and the Western Balkans is the main supplier of illicit firearms in Europe. In addition it is described of the links between the Western Balkans and small arms used in EU member states in various types of criminal activity. The latest report from the UN on the subject, UNODC Global Firearms Study confirms that the Western Balkans remain a source of illicit firearms, notably assault rifles for Western Europe,

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Amendment 24 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Recital A

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A. whereas each enlargement country deleted is judged individually on its own merits, and it is the speed and quality of reforms that determine the timetable for EU accession;

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Amendment 25 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Recital A

Motion for a resolution Amendment

A. whereas each enlargement country A. whereas Kosovo must be judged, as is judged individually on its own merits, any country aspiring to become Member and it is the speed and quality of reforms State of the EU, on its own merits in terms that determine the timetable for EU of fulfilment, implementation and accession; complying with the set of criteria and common values and whereas the quality of and dedication to the necessary reforms determine the timetable and progression of accession;

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Amendment 26 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Aa. whereas the self-declared independence of Kosovo is not recognised by five EU Member States;

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AM\1199420EN.docx 13/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 27 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Recital B

Motion for a resolution Amendment

B. whereas Kosovo needs to focus on B. whereas Kosovo needs to focus on fundamental reforms to address structural fundamental reforms to address acute shortcomings in the areas of rule of law, structural shortcomings in the areas of rule fundamental rights, the functioning of of law, fundamental rights, the functioning democratic institutions and public of democratic institutions and public administration reform, as well as economic administration reform, as well as economic development and competitiveness; development and competitiveness;

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Amendment 28 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ba. whereas Kosovo’s flourishing informal economy is hindering the development of a viable economy for the country overall;

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Amendment 29 Milan Uhrík

Motion for a resolution Recital C

Motion for a resolution Amendment

C. whereas Kosovo continues to C. whereas Kosovo has been

PE648.335v01-00 14/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN struggle with political instability, in permanently struggling with political particular since the early legislative instability, not only since the early elections of 6 October 2019; legislative elections of 6 October 2019;

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Amendment 30 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Recital C

Motion for a resolution Amendment

C. whereas Kosovo continues to C. whereas Kosovo continues to struggle with political instability, in struggle with political instability that has particular since the early legislative marked the area since the 1970s; elections of 6 October 2019;

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Amendment 31 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Recital C

Motion for a resolution Amendment

C. whereas Kosovo continues to C. whereas Kosovo continues to struggle with political instability, in struggle with political instability, in particular since the early legislative particular since the early legislative elections of 6 October 2019; elections of 6 October 2019; whereas the end of the Kurti government exposed several structural issues, including undue interference of external actors into the work of the government and the Assembly, independence of the Constitutional Court, and lack of clarity on the legality of the vote on the government;

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AM\1199420EN.docx 15/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 32 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ca. whereas there has been a lack of coordination between trans-Atlantic actors recently, with political pressure on Kosovo from the US, and the incoming US administration will provide a new opportunity for better cooperation;

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Amendment 33 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Recital D

Motion for a resolution Amendment

D. whereas Kosovo remains the only deleted country in the Western Balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area although all benchmarks for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018;

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Amendment 34 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Recital D

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D. whereas Kosovo remains the only D. whereas Kosovo remains the only country in the Western Balkans whose area in the Western Balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the citizens need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area although all benchmarks Schengen Area; for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018;

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Amendment 35 Emmanuel Maurel

Motion for a resolution Recital D

Motion for a resolution Amendment

D. whereas Kosovo remains the only D. whereas Kosovo remains the only country in the Western Balkans whose country in the Western Balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the citizens need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area although all benchmarks Schengen Area; for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018;

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Amendment 36 Malik Azmani, Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta

Motion for a resolution Recital D

Motion for a resolution Amendment

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AM\1199420EN.docx 17/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 37 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Recital D

Motion for a resolution Amendment

D. whereas Kosovo remains the only D. whereas Kosovo remains the only country in the Western Balkans whose territory in the Western Balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the citizens need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area although all benchmarks Schengen Area although all benchmarks for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018; since 2018;

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Amendment 38 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Recital E

Motion for a resolution Amendment

E. whereas Kosovo needs to step up E. whereas Kosovo is in urgent need its efforts in fighting corruption and to start the fight in earnest against organised crime; corruption and organised crime, especially the close links to local and central government and key institutions;

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Amendment 39 Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor

Motion for a resolution Recital E

Motion for a resolution Amendment

E. whereas Kosovo needs to step up E. whereas Kosovo must increase its its efforts in fighting corruption and efforts in fighting corruption and organised

PE648.335v01-00 18/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN organised crime; crime and must build strong, coherent and independent institutions to resolve these issues;

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Amendment 40 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ea. whereas former president Hashim Thaçi resigned on the 5th of November to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in front of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the Hague; whereas on 30 Novembers 2020 the indictment against Thaçi has been confirmed; whereas Vjosa Osmani, Chairwoman of the Assembly of Kosovo, is acting president of Kosovo;

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Amendment 41 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Recital F

Motion for a resolution Amendment

F. whereas Kosovo has made progress F. whereas Kosovo has made progress in adapting its legal framework to the EU in adapting its legal framework to the EU acquis but needs to increase its efforts and acquis but needs to implement new laws resources in order to effectively implement and rules in a serious manner; new laws and rules in a more committed and serious manner across policy fields;

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AM\1199420EN.docx 19/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 42 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Fa. whereas, according to the government of Kosovo, 114 countries have recognised Kosovo’s independence, including 22 of the 27 EU Member States;

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Amendment 43 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Recital G

Motion for a resolution Amendment

G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented burden on represents an unprecedented burden on Kosovo’s health, economy, and social Kosovo’s health, economy, and social protection systems; protection systems and has clearly demonstrated that the EU and the Western Balkans must continue tackling common challenges together;

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Amendment 44 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Recital G

Motion for a resolution Amendment

G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic, represents an unprecedented burden on just like in the rest of the world that

PE648.335v01-00 20/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Kosovo’s health, economy, and social implemented a "shut-down" of their protection systems; societies, represents an unprecedented burden on Kosovo’s already ailing health-, economy-, and social protection- systems;

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Amendment 45 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ga. whereas the attraction of working in a Member State or other more developed nation has created a detrimental loss of both highly to medium skilled individuals in Kosovo, and this is to the general detriment of the development of Kosovo; currently it is estimated that 11 million immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe, or ten percent of their population, currently reside in Western Europe a number that has substantially risen in the last 20 years; and according to the Gallup survey presented in 2018 showing that 42% of the population in Kosovo, excluding children, wanted to immigrate;

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Amendment 46 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Recital H

Motion for a resolution Amendment

H. whereas the EU has mobilised H. whereas the Member States financial support of more than EUR 3.3 mobilised financial support of more than billion for Western Balkan countries to EUR 3.3 billion to use for the Western

AM\1199420EN.docx 21/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN address the immediate health crisis and Balkan countries/area to address the mitigate the socio-economic impact of the immediate health crisis and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic in the region; socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region;

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Amendment 47 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ha. whereas the EU is the biggest assistance and aid provider to Kosovo in mitigating the economic and social consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic; whereas Kosovo has received €5 million of immediate support to the health sector, €63 million of support for the social and economic recovery, €60 million in assistance funds and €100 million of Macro-Financial Assistance;

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Amendment 48 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ha. whereas the EU has provided assistance funds of €1.21 billion in the 2007-2020 for key areas where little progress has been made, including democracy and governance, and rule of law and fundamental rights;

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PE648.335v01-00 22/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 49 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ha. whereas the EU’s engagement with the Western Balkans surpasses that of any other partner and demonstrates a mutual strategic commitment;

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Amendment 50 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Hb. whereas the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans will facilitate a long-term recovery following COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the economic development and reforms in the region;

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Amendment 51 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Hb. whereas there are currently over

AM\1199420EN.docx 23/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN 3,500 NATO troops in Kosovo;

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Amendment 52 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Recital I

Motion for a resolution Amendment

I. whereas Kosovo benefits from the I. whereas Kosovo benefits from the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II), with a total indicative allocation (IPA II), with a total indicative allocation of EUR 602.1 million for 2014-2020; of EUR 602.1 million for 2014-2020; calls for further improving the absorption capacity of Kosovo in this regard;

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Amendment 53 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Ia. whereas Kosovo needs to ensure the protection of religious and cultural heritage sites belonging to minority groups, especially for the Serbian community as well as Christian Albanians;

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Amendment 54 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

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1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued 1. Calls on Kosovo to implement a commitment to advancing on its full transitional justice process as defined European path, as well as the strong by the United Nations; support for European integration among Kosovo’s population;

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Amendment 55 Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued 1. Notes that Kosovo, the existence of commitment to advancing on its which is still not recognised by five EU European path, as well as the strong Member States, is not eligible to become a support for European integration among member of the European Union, given its Kosovo’s population; unstable and criminal nature;

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Amendment 56 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued 1. Welcomes the Belgrade-Pristina commitment to advancing on its Dialogue as the only way forward to solve European path, as well as the strong the ongoing territorial conflict; support for European integration among Kosovo’s population;

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AM\1199420EN.docx 25/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 57 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued 1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued commitment to advancing on its European commitment to advancing on its European path, as well as the strong support for path, as well as the strong support for European integration among Kosovo’s European integration among Kosovo’s population; population, without prejudice to Member States' position on status;

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Amendment 58 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued 1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued and commitment to advancing on its European strong commitment to advancing on its path, as well as the strong support for European path, as well as the strong European integration among Kosovo’s support for European integration among population; Kosovo's population and its European identity:

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Amendment 59 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued 1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued

PE648.335v01-00 26/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN commitment to advancing on its European commitment to advancing on its European path, as well as the strong support for path and to accelerate reforms, as well as European integration among Kosovo’s the strong support for European integration population; among Kosovo’s population;

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Amendment 60 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

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Amendment 61 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Does not accept the lack of willingness and ability by the Government and its institutions to control the possession of illegal fire arms and military-grade explosive devices and stop the illegal movement of these weapons into the Member States as this undermines and deny the full utilization of human rights for citizens in the Member States, urges the Government to show credible action to control these weapons and stop their entry into the Member States;

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Amendment 62 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution Amendment

2. Regrets the limited progress in 2. Regrets the limited progress in key implementing the ERA, and calls on the areas such as fundamental rights and rule Kosovo authorities to take ownership of of law; the process, demonstrate greater political will and improve administrative capacity in order to enhance implementation of the EU-related reforms;

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Amendment 63 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution Amendment

2. Regrets the limited progress in 2. Regrets the limited progress in implementing the ERA, and calls on the implementing the ERA 1, and calls on the Kosovo authorities to take ownership of Kosovo authorities to take ownership of the process, demonstrate greater political the process, demonstrate greater political will and improve administrative capacity in will and improve administrative capacity in order to enhance implementation of the order to enhance implementation of the EU-related reforms; EU-related reforms; takes positive note of the government’s commitment to a broad and comprehensive reform process in the context of the recently launched ERA 2;

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Amendment 64 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde

PE648.335v01-00 28/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution Amendment

2. Regrets the limited progress in 2. Regrets the limited progress in implementing the ERA, and calls on the implementing the ERA 1, while Kosovo authorities to take ownership of acknowledging the commitment of the the process, demonstrate greater political Government for a broad and all inclusive will and improve administrative capacity in reform process as foreseen by ERA 2; order to enhance implementation of the calls on the Kosovo authorities to take EU-related reforms; ownership of the process, demonstrate greater political will and improve administrative capacity in order to enhance implementation of the EU-related reforms;

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Amendment 65 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution Amendment

3. Expresses concern about the deleted dissolution of the Ministry of the EU Integration, and calls on the Government of Kosovo to ensure that the new structure is granted the level of competence and responsibilities appropriate to ensuring proper coordination of the integration process;

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Amendment 66 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3

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Amendment 67 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution Amendment

3. Expresses concern about the 3. Expresses concern about the goal of dissolution of the Ministry of the EU the Government of Kosovo to join the EU Integration, and calls on the Government as it would provide the conditions for a of Kosovo to ensure that the new structure major exodus of their citizens that are is granted the level of competence and needed in the future development of responsibilities appropriate to ensuring Kosovo as a loss of these individuals will proper coordination of the integration seriously compromise the possibilities for process; the citizens in Kosovo to create an environment that can ensure financial development, democratic stability and an acceptable welfare system;

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Amendment 68 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution Amendment

3. Expresses concern about the 3. Calls on the Government of Kosovo

PE648.335v01-00 30/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN dissolution of the Ministry of the EU to fully and properly integrate the former Integration, and calls on the Government structures of the Ministry of EU of Kosovo to ensure that the new structure Integration into the Prime Minister's is granted the level of competence and Office as foreseen by the newly approved responsibilities appropriate to ensuring Regulation on the Organisational proper coordination of the integration Structure of the Prime Minister’s Office process; and to ensure that the new structure is granted the level of competence and responsibilities appropriate to ensuring proper coordination of the integration process;

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Amendment 69 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution Amendment

3. Expresses concern about the 3. Expresses concern about the dissolution of the Ministry of the EU dissolution of the Ministry of the EU Integration, and calls on the Government Integration, and calls on the need to fully of Kosovo to ensure that the new structure and properly integrate the former is granted the level of competence and structures of the Ministry of EU responsibilities appropriate to ensuring Integration in the Prime Minister Office as proper coordination of the integration foreseen on the newly approved process; Regulation of the Organisational Structure of the Prime Minister’s Office;

Or. en

Amendment 70 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution Amendment

3. Expresses concern about the 3. Expresses concern about the dissolution of the Ministry of the EU dissolution of the Ministry of the EU

AM\1199420EN.docx 31/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Integration, and calls on the Government of Integration, and calls on the Government of Kosovo to ensure that the new structure is Kosovo to ensure that the new structure is granted the level of competence and granted the level of competence and responsibilities appropriate to ensuring responsibilities appropriate to ensuring proper coordination of the integration proper coordination and steering of the process; integration process;

Or. en

Amendment 71 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution Amendment

4. Welcomes the peaceful and orderly 4. Welcomes the peaceful and orderly conduct of the early legislative elections of conduct of the early legislative elections of 6 October 2019; stresses the importance of 6 October 2019; stresses the importance of addressing all the shortcomings identified addressing all the shortcomings identified and recommendations made by the and recommendations made by the EUEOM; EUEOM; regrets that Kosovo continues to struggle with political instability following the elections, resulting in a third government in less than a year; notes that the current government has lost its majority resulting in a lack of legislative initiatives by the Assembly;

Or. en

Amendment 72 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution Amendment

PE648.335v01-00 32/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN and recommendations made by the freedom of choice and expression in the EUEOM; Kosovo Serb community, noted by the EUEOM report; stresses the importance of addressing all the shortcomings identified and recommendations made by the EUEOM;

Or. en

Amendment 73 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

4a. Calls on all the political forces in Kosovo to improve the legal certainty and to amend the relevant legislation following the decision by the Supreme Court that following a vote of no- confidence a new government can be formed without holding extraordinary/early elections;

Or. en

Amendment 74 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

4b. Expects the political forces in Kosovo to find a consensus on the candidate of the President to avoid extraordinary/early elections and increase of political instability;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 33/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 75 Emmanuel Maurel

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

5. Welcomes the Commission’s deleted statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, and calls on the Council to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo;

Or. fr

Amendment 76 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 77 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

PE648.335v01-00 34/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 78 Milan Uhrík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. sk

Amendment 79 Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

5. Welcomes the Commission’s 5. Opposes strongly, in the light of statement of 26 August 2020 confirming the worrying criteria put forward by its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to Kosovo, any form of visa liberalisation benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, with a view to facilitating entry and

AM\1199420EN.docx 35/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN and calls on the Council to urgently residence in the EU for Kosovo nationals; proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo;

Or. fr

Amendment 80 Malik Azmani, Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 81 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

5. Welcomes the Commission’s 5. Welcomes the Commission’s statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit assessment of 18 July 2018 that Kosovo from the visa liberalisation regime, and has fulfilled all benchmarks for visa calls on the Council to urgently proceed liberalisation; takes the view that visa with the adoption of a visa-free regime for liberalisation will improve stability and the citizens of Kosovo; bring Kosovo closer to the EU by improving the ease of travelling and doing business; regrets that the isolation of Kosovo citizens is impacting the implementation of EU programmes; notes that further delay could undermine the EU’s credibility and thus also impact the

PE648.335v01-00 36/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia and the whole enlargement process and therefore reiterates its call on the Council, expressed inter alia in its resolution of 29 November 2018, to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 82 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

5. Welcomes the Commission’s 5. Welcomes the Commission’s statement of 26 August 2020 confirming confirmation, in its 2020 Kosovo report, its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to of its assessment regarding Kosovo’s benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, ability to benefit from the visa and calls on the Council to urgently liberalisation regime, and calls on the proceed with the adoption of a visa-free Council to urgently proceed with the regime for the citizens of Kosovo; adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo; recalls, in this regard, that Kosovo continues to fulfil all the benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap, as consistently confirmed by the Commission since July 2018; notes that the delay in approving visa liberalisation for Kosovo is weakening the EU’s credibility and withholding urgently needed opportunities for the citizens of Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 83 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

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5. Welcomes the Commission’s 5. Welcomes the Commission’s statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, and from the visa liberalisation regime, and calls on the Council to urgently proceed calls on the Council to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo; the citizens of Kosovo; reiterates its concern that the lack of a decision from the Council could weaken EU's credibility in the Western Balkans and might impact the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia;

Or. en

Amendment 84 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution Amendment

5. Welcomes the Commission’s 5. Welcomes the Commission’s statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, and from the visa liberalisation regime, and calls on the Council to urgently proceed calls on the Council to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo; the citizens of Kosovo; regrets that during the German EU Presidency of 2020 the Council did not manage to adopt the visa liberalisation for the citizens of Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 85 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6

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6. Calls on the EU Member States to deleted show continued commitment to enlargement, and to pursue a more effective communication policy towards EU citizens on enlargement;

Or. en

Amendment 86 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution Amendment

6. Calls on the EU Member States to 6. Proposes the EU Member States to show continued commitment to start a new debate on the need and use of enlargement, and to pursue a more EU enlargement, the debate shall also effective communication policy towards include a consultative element for all EU citizens on enlargement; citizens of the Member States to provide their view on EU enlargement;

Or. en

Amendment 87 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution Amendment

6. Calls on the EU Member States to 6. Calls on the EU Member States to show continued commitment to show continued commitment to enlargement, and to pursue a more enlargement, and to pursue a more effective communication policy towards effective communication policy towards EU citizens on enlargement; EU citizens on enlargement; calls on the Commission and the EU delegation to Kosovo to step up their efforts in promoting the role, efforts and benefits of the closer partnership between EU and

AM\1199420EN.docx 39/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 88 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution Amendment

6. Calls on the EU Member States to 6. Calls on the EU Member States to show continued commitment to show continued commitment to enlargement, and to pursue a more enlargement and to deliver the promised effective communication policy towards benefits once the conditions have been EU citizens on enlargement; met, and to improve the information exchange with EU citizens on enlargement;

Or. en

Amendment 89 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

6a. Calls on increased transparency and closer parliamentary scrutiny of the funds allocated to different programmes in Kosovo; expresses particular concern about the €140.5million allocated to democracy and governance, and the €78.7 million allocated to rule of law and fundamental rights, particularly taking into account lack of progress in these areas and high rates of corruption;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 40/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 90 Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution Amendment

7. Welcomes the decision of the 7. Strongly welcomes the decision of Kosovo Government to lift the tariffs on the Kosovo Government to lift the tariffs imports from Serbia and Bosnia and on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which allowed for the Herzegovina, which allowed for the resumption of the EU-facilitated dialogue; resumption of the EU-facilitated dialogue;

Or. en

Amendment 91 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 92 Emmanuel Maurel

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

AM\1199420EN.docx 41/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor for stability in the region;

Or. fr

Amendment 93 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 94 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8. Notes the signature of the 8. Welcomes the signature of the agreement for economic normalisation agreement for economic normalisation between Kosovo and Serbia on 4 between Kosovo and Serbia on 4 September in Washington; underlines that September in Washington; underlines that transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor for stability in the region; for stability in the region; welcomes the renewed engagement of the United States and stresses the need for close coordination and synergies; underlines the primacy of the EU when it comes to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 42/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 95 Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 96 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8. Notes the signature of the 8. Notes the signature of the agreement for economic normalisation agreement for economic normalisation between Kosovo and Serbia on 4 between Kosovo and Serbia on 4 September in Washington; underlines that September in Washington; underlines that transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor for stability in the region; for stability in the region; regrets, however, provisions in the text that ask Kosovo to stop seeking membership in international organisations, as well as provisions that run counter to accession countries’ ambition to align with EU CFSP; recalls, in that regard, that establishing an Embassy of Kosovo to Israel in Jerusalem would go against the EU's position on Jerusalem and its firm commitment to the two-state solution with

AM\1199420EN.docx 43/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Jerusalem as capital of both the State of Israel and the future State of Palestine;

Or. en

Amendment 97 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 98 David McAllister

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8. Notes the signature of the 8. Notes the signature of agreements agreement for economic normalisation for economic normalisation by Kosovo and between Kosovo and Serbia on 4 Serbia on 4 September in Washington; September in Washington; underlines that underlines that transatlantic cooperation is transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor a crucial factor for stability in the region; for stability in the region;

Or. en

Amendment 99 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

PE648.335v01-00 44/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8a. Reminds that opening the Embassy of Kosovo in Israel in Jerusalem instead of Tel Aviv would go against the position of the European Union on the Two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine dispute;

Or. en

Amendment 100 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8a. Acknowledges the important contribution of KFOR and the participating States in maintaining a safe and secure environment, freedom of movement for all citizens in Kosovo and in facilitating the Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans;

Or. en

Amendment 101 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8a. Calls for the immediate withdrawal of NATO troops from Kosovo, as they constitute a threat for stability in the region and for a political solution to the conflict based on dialogue;

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Amendment 102 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8a. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in Kosovo and in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;

Or. en

Amendment 103 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

8a. Is concerned about disinformation campaigns to delegitimise Kosovo’s statehood;

Or. en

Amendment 104 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9

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9. Welcomes the progress in adapting 9. Welcomes the attempts of adapting the legal framework on the rule of law; the legal framework on the rule of law; regrets, however, the weak level of regrets, however, notes the level of none- implementation, and calls on the Kosovo implementation; authorities to step up efforts in enforcing the laws to the benefit of their citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 105 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution Amendment

9. Welcomes the progress in adapting 9. Welcomes the progress in adapting the legal framework on the rule of law; the legal framework on the rule of law, regrets, however, the weak level of including the Law on the disciplinary implementation, and calls on the Kosovo liability of judges and prosecutors and the authorities to step up efforts in enforcing Law on mediation as well as the roll-out the laws to the benefit of their citizens; of an electronic case management system and central criminal record registry; regrets, however, the weak level of implementation, and calls on the Kosovo authorities to step up efforts in enforcing the laws to the benefit of their citizens as well as ensure better coordination of various rule of law programmes supported by various donors, including the development of an overall review and subsequent strategy for the entire rule of law sector;

Or. en

Amendment 106 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10

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10. Stresses the need to intensify the 10. Regrets the lack of substantial fight against corruption, and expresses its results over the last year in the fight serious concern about the abolition of the against corruption; points out that the special anti-corruption department within government decision to dismantle the anti- the Kosovo Police (KP); corruption task force within the Kosovo police undermines the effectiveness of this fight; calls on the Kosovo authorities to show determination in combatting corruption at all levels;

Or. en

Amendment 107 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution Amendment

10. Stresses the need to intensify the 10. Stresses the need to fight fight against corruption, and expresses its corruption, and expresses its serious serious concern about the abolition of the concern about the abolition of the special special anti-corruption department within anti-corruption department within the the Kosovo Police (KP); Kosovo Police (KP) as well as the low level of implementation of the multitude of expert proposals delivered by the countless senior law enforcement experts provided by the Member States and partner nations, within the longstanding rule of law mission EULEX, that has been operational since 2009;

Or. en

Amendment 108 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10

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10. Stresses the need to intensify the 10. Stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption, and expresses its fight against corruption, and expresses its serious concern about the abolition of the serious concern about the abolition of the special anti-corruption department within special anti-corruption task force within the Kosovo Police (KP); the Kosovo Police (KP); underlines that a strong political will is needed to effectively fight corruption and calls to cease any changes of law enforcement and anti- corruption institutions based on party political interests;

Or. en

Amendment 109 Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution Amendment

10. Stresses the need to intensify the 10. Stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption, and expresses its fight against corruption, and expresses its serious concern about the abolition of the serious concern about the abolition of the special anti-corruption department within special anti-corruption department within the Kosovo Police (KP); the Kosovo Police (KP); urges the government to create and maintain strong and dedicated entities that will address these pressing issues concerning organised crime and corruption;

Or. en

Amendment 110 Urmas Paet

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution Amendment

10. Stresses the need to intensify the 10. Stresses the need for a political will

AM\1199420EN.docx 49/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN fight against corruption, and expresses its to intensify the fight against corruption, serious concern about the abolition of the and expresses its serious concern about the special anti-corruption department within abolition of the special anti-corruption the Kosovo Police (KP); department within the Kosovo Police (KP);

Or. en

Amendment 111 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

10a. Stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption, and expresses its serious concern about the abolition of the special anti-corruption department (Anti- Corruption Task Force) within [SJ1] the Kosovo Police (KP); notes that organised crime, including drug and human trafficking, and cybercrime, remain issues of concern that require concerted efforts;

Or. en

Amendment 112 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

10a. Welcomes the proposal for the new Law on Financing of Political Parties and encourages the National Assembly to adopt a legal framework regulating political party financing in line with the Venice Commission recommendations;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 50/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 113 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11. Calls on Kosovo to improve its 11. Calls on Kosovo to improve the regulatory measures for the freezing, implementation of its regulatory measures confiscation and recovery of assets, and for relating to the freezing, confiscation and final convictions in cases of high-level recovery of assets, and regarding final corruption, organised and financial crime, convictions in cases of high-level money laundering and terrorist financing; corruption, organised and financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing, and ensure there is no interference with operational activities of law enforcement bodies and the prosecution; notes also the need to improve the financial oversight and accountability of publicly owned enterprises;

Or. en

Amendment 114 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11. Calls on Kosovo to improve its 11. Calls on Kosovo to improve its regulatory measures for the freezing, regulatory measures for the freezing, confiscation and recovery of assets, and for confiscation and recovery of assets, and for final convictions in cases of high-level final convictions in cases of high-level corruption, organised and financial crime, corruption, organised and financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing; money laundering and terrorist financing and also including suspension measures for public officials indicted for such offenses and furthermore ensure that financial and audit reports of political party financing are consistently available and sanctions are applied when they are

AM\1199420EN.docx 51/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN due;

Or. en

Amendment 115 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11. Calls on Kosovo to improve its 11. Calls on Kosovo to improve its regulatory measures for the freezing, regulatory measures for the freezing, confiscation and recovery of assets, and for confiscation and recovery of assets, and for final convictions in cases of high-level final convictions in cases of high-level corruption, organised and financial crime, corruption, organised and financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing; money laundering and terrorist financing; expects more progress to be made in strengthening the track record on the investigation and prosecution of high- level corruption and cases of organised crime;

Or. en

Amendment 116 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11a. Regrets the lack of tangible results in the fight against organised crime and calls on the Kosovar authorities to strengthen the investigation and prosecution of organised crime cases including cases of trafficking in human beings and drug trafficking;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 52/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 117 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11a. Welcomes the signature of a working arrangement between Kosovo Government and Europol as an important step to strengthen Kosovo capacity to fight organized crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime and call for its implementation as soon as possible;

Or. en

Amendment 118 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11b. Welcomes the conclusion of a Working Arrangement between the Kosovo Police and Europol in July 2020, which will constitute the basis for enhanced cooperation between Kosovo Police, Europol and EU Member States in fighting terrorism and extremism as well as organised crime, and calls on Kosovar authorities to make full use of this potential;

Or. en

Amendment 119 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new)

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11a. Welcomes the concluding of a Working Arrangement between the Kosovo Police and Europol aimed at increased cooperation, in particular in fighting terrorism and transnational organized crime;

Or. en

Amendment 120 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11 b. Is concerned that despite an adequate normative framework, Kosovo’s justice system continues to be undermined by accountability shortcomings and transparency issues, failures to properly punish high-level corruption, and political interference;

Or. en

Amendment 121 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11c. Commends Kosovo’s efforts in fighting terrorism and violent extremism; calls for active regional cooperation in countering potential terrorist activities and disrupting financial flows destined for terrorist financing; urges Kosovo to

PE648.335v01-00 54/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN address online radicalisation and external extremist influences and calls on the Commission and the Member States to assist Kosovo in this important endeavour;

Or. en

Amendment 122 Urmas Paet

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11a. Takes note of Kosovo’s efforts in fight against terrorism and its de- radicalisation efforts; is concerned however that the current COVID-related situation could have detrimental effects on the de-radicalisation efforts, as the worsening economic situation is prompting the creation of groups who want to radicalise young people;

Or. en

Amendment 123 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11c. Is concerned by third countries’ efforts in supporting radicalisation, especially of young people, often by financing or providing significant resources to education institutions in Kosovo;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 55/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 124 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 d (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11d. Welcomes progress in fighting radicalisation, extremism and terrorism; underlines that additional efforts are needed in addressing the financing of terrorism, as well as rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign fighters;

Or. en

Amendment 125 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 e (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

11e. Commends Kosovo’s efforts in stemming the outflow of foreign fighters and in tackling terrorist threats; calls for active regional cooperation in countering potential terrorist activities;

Or. en

Amendment 126 Angel Dzhambazki

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new)

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11a. Calls for greater coordination and exchange of information between the security services of the Republic of Kosovo and the EU with a view to identifying persons who have fought for ISIS;

Or. bg

Amendment 127 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution Amendment

12. Welcomes the adoption of 12. Welcomes the adoption of measures helping to limit external measures helping to limit external interference in judicial proceedings, as well interference in judicial proceedings, as well as the increase in final court judgments as the increase in final court judgments published; believes that further measures published; believes that further measures are required to ensure greater are required to ensure independence of the independence of the judiciary and to stop judiciary and to stop interference in high- undue interference in high-profile cases; profile cases;

Or. en

Amendment 128 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution Amendment

12. Welcomes the adoption of 12. Welcomes the adoption of measures helping to limit external measures helping to limit undue influence interference in judicial proceedings, as in judicial proceedings, as well as the well as the increase in final court increase in final court judgments judgments published; believes that further published; believes that further measures measures are required to ensure greater are required to ensure greater independence

AM\1199420EN.docx 57/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN independence of the judiciary and to stop and de-politicisation of the judiciary and undue interference in high-profile cases; to stop undue interference in high-profile cases;

Or. en

Amendment 129 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution Amendment

12. Welcomes the adoption of 12. Welcomes the adoption by the measures helping to limit external Kosovo Judicial Council of measures interference in judicial proceedings, as well helping to limit external interference in as the increase in final court judgments judicial proceedings, as well as the increase published; believes that further measures in final court judgments published; are required to ensure greater independence believes that further measures are required of the judiciary and to stop undue to ensure greater independence of the interference in high-profile cases; judiciary and to stop undue interference in high-profile cases;

Or. en

Amendment 130 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

12 a. Calls on the government to continue the work needed to draft as soon as possible a proposal for a vetting process in the justice system, checking the integrity, professionalism and transparency of judges and prosecutors, as an important step to ensure the full independence of the justice system in Kosovo

PE648.335v01-00 58/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Or. en

Amendment 131 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution Amendment

13. Reiterates its support for the work 13. Reiterates its support for the work of the Specialist Chambers and the of the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office; stresses the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, which are importance of the Specialist Chambers an important demonstration of Kosovo’s being able to continue their work commitment to the rule of law and whose independently, without any outside work is also in the interest of Kosovo; interference; stresses the importance of the Specialist Chambers being able to continue their work independently, without any outside interference; welcomes the prolongation of the mandate of the KSC and its work in The Hague;

Or. en

Amendment 132 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution Amendment

13. Reiterates its support for the work 13. Reiterates its full support for the of the Specialist Chambers and the work of the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office; stresses the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office; stresses the importance of the Specialist Chambers importance of the Specialist Chambers being able to continue their work being able to continue their work independently, without any outside independently, without any outside interference; interference; calls on the Kosovo authorities to provide assistance and cooperation in good faith to the Specialist Prosecutor's office when requested;

AM\1199420EN.docx 59/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Or. en

Amendment 133 David McAllister

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution Amendment

13. Reiterates its support for the work 13. Reiterates its support for the work of the Specialist Chambers and the of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office; stresses the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office; stresses the importance of the Specialist Chambers importance of the Specialist Chambers being able to continue their work being able to continue their work independently, without any outside independently, without any outside interference; interference;

Or. en

Amendment 134 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

13 a. Welcomes the prolongation of EULEX mission and asks Kosovo to fully cooperate with EULEX and with the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office;

Or. en

Amendment 135 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new)

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13a. Welcomes the one-year technical extension of the mandate of the EULEX mission and underlines the important role played by EULEX in strengthening rule of law institutions; reiterates its call on EULEX to increase its effectiveness and uphold the highest standards of transparency and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, maladministration, misconduct and political pressure and interference;

Or. en

Amendment 136 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

13a Regrets the attempts by the former President Hashim Thaci to undermine the mandate of EULEX;

Or. en

Amendment 137 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

13b. Welcomes the adoption of the law on Accessing Public Documents; recommends further efforts in increasing the transparency and better monitoring of public spending, including by improving

AM\1199420EN.docx 61/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN the public procurement system;

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Amendment 138 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution Amendment

14. Reiterates that selections and 14. Reiterates that selections and appointments for high-level decision- appointments for high-level decision- making positions in the civil service and making positions in the civil service and publicly owned enterprises remain of great publicly owned enterprises is one of many concern; corrupt practices that must be abolished if any steps shall be taken towards reducing the rampant corruption at central and local levels;

Or. en

Amendment 139 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution Amendment

14. Reiterates that selections and 14. Reiterates that non-merit based appointments for high-level decision- selections and appointments for high-level making positions in the civil service and decision-making positions in the civil publicly owned enterprises remain of great service and publicly owned enterprises concern; remain of great concern and repeats its call for progress and clear political commitment to public administration reform, including depoliticisation, increased professionalism, and by advancing the implementation of the relevant legislation;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 62/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 140 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution Amendment

14. Reiterates that selections and 14. Reiterates the need for a fair and appointments for high-level decision- competitive process of selections and making positions in the civil service and appointments for high-level decision- publicly owned enterprises remain of great making positions in the civil service and concern; publicly owned enterprises and acknowledges the efforts of the government of Kosovo through signing the memorandums of understanding with the United Kingdom to oversee this process and to support and advice the local institutions;

Or. en

Amendment 141 Milan Uhrík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution Amendment

14. Reiterates that selections and 14. Reiterates that selections and appointments for high-level decision- appointments for high-level decision- making positions in the civil service and making positions in the civil service and publicly owned enterprises remain of great publicly owned enterprises remain of great concern; concern, as the interests of organised crime, which has its origins back in the times of the civil war in Kosovo, are often promoted;

Or. sk

Amendment 142 Lukas Mandl

AM\1199420EN.docx 63/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution Amendment

14. Reiterates that selections and 14. Reiterates that selections and appointments for high-level decision- appointments for high-level decision- making positions in the civil service and making positions in the civil service and publicly owned enterprises remain of great publicly owned enterprises remain of great concern; concern, and notes that appointments for such positions need to take place on the basis of a merit-based procedure;

Or. en

Amendment 143 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution Amendment

15. Welcomes the improvement in the 15. Welcomes the improvement in the organisation of the work of the National organisation of the work of the National Assembly and the management of plenary Assembly and the management of plenary sessions based on the rules of procedure; sessions based on the rules of procedure; regrets however the frequent lack of regrets however the frequent lack of quorum, and calls on the Assembly and the quorum, and ongoing hold-ups in Government to adhere to parliamentary parliamentary work, which has been best practices; particularly damaging in the process of adopting the pandemic-related relief package; calls on the Assembly and the Government to adhere to parliamentary best practices;

Or. en

Amendment 144 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15

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15. Welcomes the improvement in the 15. Welcomes the improvement in the organisation of the work of the National organisation of the work of the Kosovo Assembly and the management of plenary Assembly and the management of plenary sessions based on the rules of procedure; sessions based on the rules of procedure; regrets however the frequent lack of regrets however the frequent lack of quorum, and calls on the Assembly and the quorum, and calls on the Assembly and the Government to adhere to parliamentary Government to adhere to parliamentary best practices; best practices;

Or. en

Amendment 145 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

15a. Underlines the importance of political stability and urges all political parties to work together in the spirit of constructiveness, in particular when it comes to the appointment of a new President;

Or. en

Amendment 146 Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution Amendment

16. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and 16. Underlines that challenges remain institutional framework broadly in the implementation of human and guarantees the protection of human and fundamental rights, in particular as regards fundamental rights; underlines that language rights; expresses great concern challenges remain in its implementation, at the regular acts of aggression in particular as regards language rights; undermining the safety of the populations

AM\1199420EN.docx 65/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN of the Kosovo Serb enclaves; calls for measures to be taken to ensure their safety without any direct or indirect involvement of the Kosovo police and armed forces;

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Amendment 147 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution Amendment

16. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and 16. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and institutional framework broadly guarantees institutional framework broadly guarantees the protection of human and fundamental the protection of human, minority and rights; underlines that challenges remain in fundamental rights; underlines that its implementation, in particular as regards challenges remain in its implementation, in language rights; particular as regards language rights; calls on Kosovo to resume dialogue with its national minorities and to secure protection of their cultural heritage, religion, language and traditions; calls on Kosovo to provide equal and non- discriminatory state education in minority languages, dedicated media space in the state and local outlets as well to ensure equal opportunities, adequate representation in political life, access to public administration and judiciary;

Or. en

Amendment 148 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16

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16. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and 16. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and institutional framework broadly guarantees institutional framework broadly guarantees the protection of human and fundamental the protection of human and fundamental rights; underlines that challenges remain in rights; underlines that challenges remain in its implementation, in particular as regards its implementation, in particular as regards language rights; language rights, including multilingual broadcasting, a lack of which impacts the minority communities’ access to information and has been particularly harmful during the COVID-19 pandemic;

Or. en

Amendment 149 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

17. Calls for greater protection and 17. Calls for greater protection and inclusion of persons belonging to inclusion of persons belonging to minorities, including Roma, Ashkali and minorities, including Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians, as well as persons with Egyptians, as well as persons with disabilities, by providing them with disabilities, by providing them with adequate health and social protection and adequate health and social protection and care; urges more efforts to fight care, in particular during the COVID-19 discrimination and antigypsyism; pandemic and in light of its socio- economic consequences; urges more efforts to fight discrimination and antigypsyism; is particularly concerned by the social discrimination against Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, their exclusion from political and social decision-making and continued lack of resources and access to employment opportunities, justice, public services, housing, healthcare, sewage systems, and running water;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 67/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 150 Andrey Kovatchev, Angel Dzhambazki

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

17. Calls for greater protection and 17. Calls for greater protection and inclusion of persons belonging to inclusion of persons belonging to minorities, including Roma, Ashkali and minorities, including Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians, as well as persons with Egyptians, as well as persons with disabilities, by providing them with disabilities, by providing them with adequate health and social protection and adequate health and social protection and care; urges more efforts to fight care; urges more efforts to fight discrimination and antigypsyism; discrimination and antigypsyism; in this regard recommends that the rights of people with Bulgarian ethnicity in the Gora and Zhupa regions to be enshrined in law and ensured in practice;

Or. en

Amendment 151 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 68/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 152 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 153 Urmas Paet

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 154 Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

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Or. en

Amendment 155 Vladimír Bilčík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 156 Andrey Kovatchev, Angel Dzhambazki

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

17a. Notes with regret that the petition of nearly 500 people, who have historically self-identified as Bulgarian, which was registered at the Assembly of

PE648.335v01-00 70/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Kosovo in May 2018, has still not been considered by the Parliament of the country; underlines the necessity for a ‘Bulgarian’ graph to be added in the second national census in Kosovo, set to be held in 2021;

Or. en

Amendment 157 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

17 a. Commends Kosovo for the peaceful co-existence of religious communities, and highlights the importance of the continued protection of the cultural heritage and property rights of all religious communities;

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Amendment 158 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18. Notes the failure to ensure the 18. Calls for the need to establish financial and editorial freedom of the financial and editorial freedom of the public broadcaster; reiterates the need to public broadcaster; reiterates the need to guarantee full transparency of media further strengthen media transparency, ownership; including media ownership;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 71/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 159 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18. Notes the failure to ensure the 18. Notes the pluralistic media financial and editorial freedom of the environment, but also the failure to ensure public broadcaster; reiterates the need to the financial and editorial freedom of the guarantee full transparency of media public broadcaster; reiterates the need to ownership; guarantee full transparency of media ownership, independence of media, free from any political influence, as well as an end to impunity for crimes against journalists; calls for a swift appointment of the commissioner of media protection;

Or. en

Amendment 160 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18. Notes the failure to ensure the 18. Notes the failure to ensure the financial and editorial freedom of the financial and editorial freedom of the public broadcaster; reiterates the need to public broadcaster; reiterates the need to guarantee full transparency of media guarantee full transparency of media ownership; ownership; recognises that despite these challenges, freedom of expression is enshrined in Kosovo’s Constitution and there is a pluralistic and lively media environment;

Or. en

Amendment 161 Urmas Paet

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Motion for a resolution Amendment

18. Notes the failure to ensure the 18. Notes the failure to ensure the financial and editorial freedom of the financial and editorial freedom of the public broadcaster; reiterates the need to public broadcaster; reiterates the need to guarantee full transparency of media guarantee full transparency of media ownership; ownership; stresses the need to step up fight against threats and attacks against journalists;

Or. en

Amendment 162 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18a. Urges the EEAS to address disinformation and hybrid threats that seek to undermine the European perspective of the region by more strategically underscoring the EU’s relevance to citizens in the region; stresses the need to improve coordination in order to fight regional disinformation campaigns; reminds of the strong link between weaknesses in media freedom and opportunities for local and foreign actors to manipulate facts and spread disinformation; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to closely cooperate on the those linkages and overlapping challenges, as well as to foster the creation of a Balkan-focused Centre of Excellence on disinformation;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 73/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 163 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18a. Calls for the strengthening of European cooperation with Kosovo on addressing disinformation and hybrid threats that seek to undermine the European perspective of the region;

Or. en

Amendment 164 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18 b. Encourages the establishment of a multinational and multilingual public broadcaster that would unite people and promote Peace and reconciliation among Southeast European States, following the example of ARTE;

Or. en

Amendment 165 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18b. Welcomes the adoption of the Law on Protection of Whistleblowers and encourages to proceed with all the

PE648.335v01-00 74/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN necessary by-laws for its effective and efficient implementation; calls in this respect for the swift appointment of the Commissioner for the Information and Privacy Agency;

Or. en

Amendment 166 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

18c. Regrets the increasing number of SLAPP (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) cases, by which journalists and individuals are being threatened and sued in order to silence them and make public debate impossible;

Or. en

Amendment 167 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution Amendment

19. Calls for better cooperation 19. Notes that the environment in between government and civil society, and which civil society operates continued to for increased participation of civil society improve and government authorities in policymaking; continue to make efforts to enhance the ability of civil society to contribute meaningfully to policy development; calls for further efforts to enhance transparency of public funding for civil society organisation;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 75/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 168 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution Amendment

19. Calls for better cooperation 19. Commends the continued efforts between government and civil society, and of Kosovo authorities to enhance the for increased participation of civil society ability of civil society to contribute in policymaking; meaningfully to policy development; calls for further improving cooperation between government and civil society, and for increased participation of civil society in policymaking;

Or. en

Amendment 169 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution Amendment

19. Calls for better cooperation 19. Calls for better cooperation between government and civil society, and between government and civil society, and for increased participation of civil society for increased participation of civil society in policymaking; in policymaking; reiterates the need for an enhanced accountability and transparency in public funding for civil society;

Or. en

Amendment 170 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19

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19. Calls for better cooperation 19. Calls for better cooperation between government and civil society, and between government and civil society for increased participation of civil society organizations with a proven track record in policymaking; of professional engagement;

Or. en

Amendment 171 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

19a. Is concerned by the lack of coordination of international donors, cited by several organisations active in the country, and urges the Kosovar government to take action in order to avoid doubling efforts and unnecessary overlaps, and to manage its relations with international donors more effectively;

Or. en

Amendment 172 Angel Dzhambazki

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution Amendment

20. Welcomes the progress on the 20. Welcomes the progress on the protection of LGBTI rights at the protection of all fundamental rights at the legislative and policy level; notes, legislative and policy level; notes, however, the need for full implementation however, the need for full implementation of the existing anti-discrimination of the existing anti-discrimination framework, and calls for the proper framework; investigation of cases of hate crime

AM\1199420EN.docx 77/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN against LGBTI persons;

Or. en

Amendment 173 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution Amendment

20. Welcomes the progress on the 20. Welcomes the progress on the protection of LGBTI rights at the protection of LGBTI rights at the legislative and policy level; notes, legislative and policy level; notes, however, the need for full implementation however, the need for full implementation of the existing anti-discrimination of the existing anti-discrimination framework, and calls for the proper framework, and calls for the proper investigation of cases of hate crime against investigation of cases of hate crime against LGBTI persons; LGBTI persons; calls on the government to include same-sex partnerships in the Civil Code project, as guaranteed by the country’s Constitution;

Or. en

Amendment 174 Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution Amendment

21. Hails the unanimous decision by 21. Hails the unanimous decision by the National Assembly of Kosovo to give the National Assembly of Kosovo to give direct effect to the Council of Europe direct effect to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence against women and domestic violence; abuse;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 78/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 175 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution Amendment

21. Hails the unanimous decision by 21. Hails the unanimous decision by the National Assembly of Kosovo to give the National Assembly of Kosovo on 25 direct effect to the Council of Europe September 2020 to give direct effect to the Convention on preventing and combating Council of Europe Convention on violence against women and domestic preventing and combating violence against violence; women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention); expects the Kosovo government to move swiftly to implement the content of the Convention and provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to that effect;

Or. en

Amendment 176 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution Amendment

21. Hails the unanimous decision by 21. Welcomes the unanimous decision the National Assembly of Kosovo to give by the National Assembly of Kosovo to direct effect to the Council of Europe give direct effect to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence against women and domestic violence; violence;

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Amendment 177 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21

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21. Hails the unanimous decision by 21. Hails the unanimous decision by the National Assembly of Kosovo to give the Assembly of Kosovo to give direct direct effect to the Council of Europe effect to the Council of Europe Convention Convention on preventing and combating on preventing and combating violence violence against women and domestic against women and domestic violence; violence; reiterates its concern about the scale of domestic and gender-based violence; also highlights the importance of the fight against violence against children; welcomes the revisions of the Criminal Code in this respect; notes, however, that the impunity of perpetrators is still of concern;

Or. en

Amendment 178 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution Amendment

22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to deleted increase efforts to promote t gender equality, including by prioritising gender mainstreaming and increased cooperation with civil society, including women’s organisations, as well as by creating an environment conducive to the better representation of women in decision- making positions;

Or. en

Amendment 179 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22

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22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to 22. Welcomes the adoption of the increase efforts to promote t gender Kosovo programme for gender equality in equality, including by prioritising gender May 2020 as well as the work of the mainstreaming and increased cooperation Women’s Caucus in the Kosovo Assembly with civil society, including women’s and the increase of women in senior organisations, as well as by creating an government positions, nonetheless calls on environment conducive to the better the Kosovo authorities to increase efforts representation of women in decision- to promote gender equality and strengthen making positions; the economic position of women, including by prioritising gender mainstreaming and increased cooperation with civil society, including women’s organisations, as well as by creating an environment conducive to the better representation of women in decision- making positions;

Or. en

Amendment 180 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution Amendment

22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to 22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to increase efforts to promote t gender increase efforts to promote t gender equality, including by prioritising gender equality, including by prioritising gender mainstreaming and increased cooperation mainstreaming and increased cooperation with civil society, including women’s with civil society, including women’s organisations, as well as by creating an organisations, as well as by creating an environment conducive to the better environment conducive to the better representation of women in decision- representation of women in decision- making positions; making positions and by making sure school textbooks do not perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination; calls in this respect for the participation of women in the negotiation team responsible for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue; equally, demands that the EU side supports this endeavour and these efforts by adhering

AM\1199420EN.docx 81/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN to the above mentioned recommendations itself;

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Amendment 181 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Nathalie Loiseau, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution Amendment

22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to 22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to increase efforts to promote t gender increase efforts to promote gender equality equality, including by prioritising gender and strengthening women’s economic mainstreaming and increased cooperation position, including by prioritising gender with civil society, including women’s mainstreaming and increased cooperation organisations, as well as by creating an with civil society, including women’s environment conducive to the better organisations, as well as by creating an representation of women in decision- environment conducive to the better making positions; representation of women in decision- making positions;

Or. en

Amendment 182 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

22a. Is concerned about the inactivity rate of women, including due to ongoing gender discrimination in the labour market, and calls on the Kosovo authorities to improve the participation of women in the labour market; urges Kosovo to adapt the new Labour law to also regulate leave in order to avoid gender-based discrimination when it

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Or. en

Amendment 183 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution Amendment

23. Reiterates its concern about the deleted scale of domestic and gender-based violence; welcomes the revisions of the Criminal Code in this respect; notes, however, that the impunity of perpetrators is still of concern;

Or. en

Amendment 184 Angel Dzhambazki

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution Amendment

23. Reiterates its concern about the 23. Reiterates its concern about the scale of domestic and gender-based scale of domestic violence; welcomes the violence; welcomes the revisions of the revisions of the Criminal Code in this Criminal Code in this respect; notes, respect; notes, however, that the impunity however, that the impunity of perpetrators of perpetrators is still of concern; is still of concern;

Or. en

Amendment 185 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

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Motion for a resolution Amendment

23. Reiterates its concern about the 23. Reiterates its concern about the scale of domestic and gender-based scale of domestic and gender-based violence; welcomes the revisions of the violence; welcomes the revisions of the Criminal Code in this respect; notes, Criminal Code in this respect, as well as however, that the impunity of perpetrators improvements observed in the EULEX is still of concern; report in certain aspects of the Kosovo police’s handling of sexual violence cases; notes, however, that the lack of prosecutions and serious punishment, impunity of perpetrators, insufficient systems for tracking and case databases, lack of adequate resources and services for victims (shelters, centres for examination, trauma support, counselling), outstanding training and institutionalised treatment protocols for the entire justice system are still of concern;

Or. en

Amendment 186 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

23a. Stresses the fact that the COVID- 19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on women and minorities by deepening inequality, exacerbating existing problems, including increased domestic violence, and calls on the Kosovar government and authorities to take these issues into account in their responses to the pandemic;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 84/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 187 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

23b. Commends the work of the outgoing Ombudsperson in promoting a culture of human rights and the increased number of his recommendations being implemented by Kosovo authorities, effectively contributing, among others, to the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment;

Or. en

Amendment 188 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

23c. Hails the adoption of the Law on Child Protection, as a significant step in the protection of children’s rights in Kosovo; stresses that adequate financial and human resources are needed to ensure its effective implementation; points to a particular need to tackle the persistent problem of child and forced marriages, especially in Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities, by introducing a legal age for marriage and ensuring adequate actions by and reporting to law enforcement and justice institutions;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 85/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 189 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution Amendment

24. Welcomes Kosovo’s efforts in deleted maintaining constructive neighbourly relations throughout the region and in proactively aligning with the EU’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP);

Or. en

Amendment 190 Milan Uhrík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution Amendment

24. Welcomes Kosovo’s efforts in 24. Notes that Kosovo’s efforts in maintaining constructive neighbourly maintaining constructive neighbourly relations throughout the region and in relations throughout the region are proactively aligning with the EU’s insufficient and only marginally common foreign and security policy contribute to stability and security in the (CFSP); context of coexistence among the Balkan states;

Or. sk

Amendment 191 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24

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Or. en

Amendment 192 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution Amendment

24. Welcomes Kosovo’s efforts in 24. Welcomes Kosovo’s efforts in maintaining constructive neighbourly maintaining constructive neighbourly relations throughout the region and in relations throughout the region and in proactively aligning with the EU’s proactively aligning with the EU’s common foreign and security policy common foreign and security policy (CFSP); (CFSP); Welcomes Kosovo’s commitment to regional initiatives and calls for the implementation of obligations within various regional frameworks that advance the Common Regional Market;

Or. en

Amendment 193 Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Declares that the mandatory relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a recognition of Kosovo by Serbia cannot be priority and a precondition for EU constantly used by the EU authorities as a accession; calls for active and means of bringing pressure to bear on the

AM\1199420EN.docx 87/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN constructive engagement in the EU- Serbian Government; recognises that facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Kosovo is the historical heart of the Representative, seeking a comprehensive Serbian nation and that links between the and legally binding agreement in Serbian people and the territory of Kosovo accordance with international law; must accordingly be maintained, inter alia reiterates its call to move forward with the through a binding international full implementation, in good faith and in agreement; a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;

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Amendment 194 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Calls for active and constructive relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue priority and a precondition for EU led by the EU Special Representative, accession; calls for active and constructive seeking a comprehensive and legally engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue binding agreement in accordance with led by the EU Special Representative, international law; seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;

Or. en

Amendment 195 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Stresses that normalisation of

PE648.335v01-00 88/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a relations between Serbia and Kosovo priority and a precondition for EU should be viewed as a priority by the two accession; calls for active and constructive parties; proposes an active and engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue constructive engagement in seeking a led by the EU Special Representative, comprehensive and legally binding seeking a comprehensive and legally agreement, through a fully implemented binding agreement in accordance with Transitional Justice Process in accordance international law; reiterates its call to move with international law; reiterates the forward with the full implementation, in proposal to implement, in good faith and good faith and in a timely manner, of all in a timely manner, of all the agreements the agreements already reached; already reached;

Or. en

Amendment 196 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Reiterates its support for the relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue; calls for priority and a precondition for EU active and constructive engagement in the accession; calls for active and constructive EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue Special Representative, seeking a led by the EU Special Representative, comprehensive and legally binding seeking a comprehensive and legally agreement in accordance with international binding agreement in accordance with law; reiterates its call to move forward with international law; reiterates its call to move the full implementation, in good faith and forward with the full implementation, in in a timely manner, of all the agreements good faith and in a timely manner, of all already reached; the agreements already reached;

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Amendment 197 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

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25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive accession of both countries; acknowledges engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue the increased engagement from both sides led by the EU Special Representative, in the EU-facilitated dialogue; calls for seeking a comprehensive and legally further active and constructive binding agreement in accordance with engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue international law; reiterates its call to move led by the EU Special Representative, forward with the full implementation, in seeking a comprehensive and legally good faith and in a timely manner, of all binding agreement in accordance with the agreements already reached; international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached; urges the Serbian and Kosovo Governments to refrain from any action that could undermine trust between the parties and put the constructive continuation of the dialogue at risk;

Or. en

Amendment 198 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative, led by the EU Special Representative, seeking a comprehensive and legally seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached; in relation

PE648.335v01-00 90/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN the agreements already reached; to possible adjustments of the border between Serbia and Kosovo, including exchanges of territories, reiterates the importance of the multi-ethnic nature of both Kosovo and Serbia and that ethnically homogeneous states should not be the objective in the region; calls on Kosovo to tackle ongoing internal problems of Kosovo’s approach to the dialogue, introduce a dedicated team for the negotiations, as well as a joint negotiating platform and a dialogue between the ruling coalition and opposition parties;

Or. en

Amendment 199 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative, led by the EU Special Representative, seeking a comprehensive and legally seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached; the agreements already reached; calls on the EEAS to set up a mechanism to monitor and verify the implementation of all the agreements so far reached and to report periodically to the European Parliament about the state of play;

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AM\1199420EN.docx 91/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 200 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive accession for both countries; calls for engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue active and constructive engagement in the led by the EU Special Representative, EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU seeking a comprehensive and legally Special Representative, seeking a binding agreement in accordance with comprehensive and legally binding international law; reiterates its call to move agreement in accordance with international forward with the full implementation, in law; reiterates its call to move forward with good faith and in a timely manner, of all the full implementation, in good faith and the agreements already reached; in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;

Or. en

Amendment 201 David McAllister

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25. Stresses that normalisation of 25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative, led by the EU Special Representative, seeking a comprehensive and legally seeking a comprehensive, sustainable and binding agreement in accordance with legally binding agreement in accordance international law; reiterates its call to move with international law; reiterates its call to forward with the full implementation, in move forward with the full good faith and in a timely manner, of all implementation, in good faith and in a the agreements already reached; timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;

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Amendment 202 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25a. Underlines that the long term stability and prosperity of Kosovo remains dependent on the development of relations between the Kosovars and the Serbs and that all political forces are responsible to uphold and support a political culture based on tolerance, inclusion and mutual understanding and respect;

Or. en

Amendment 203 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

25a. Stresses that the conduct of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue must be open and transparent and that the officials in charge for it should regularly consult with the Kosovo Assembly on its developments; invites the government to communicate better the results of the dialogue to the citizens of Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 204 Lukas Mandl

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Motion for a resolution Amendment

25a. Reiterates its full support for the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Miroslav Lajčák;

Or. en

Amendment 205 Traian Băsescu

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States deleted have not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia;

Or. ro

Amendment 206 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

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Amendment 207 Emmanuel Maurel

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. fr

Amendment 208 Milan Uhrík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. sk

Amendment 209 Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

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26. Notes that five Member States 26. Stresses that the recognition of have not yet recognised Kosovo, and Kosovo must remain at the discretion of reiterates its call for them to do so; the Member State diplomatic services and stresses that recognition would be that the European Union is not to beneficial to the normalisation of empowered to interfere in matters such as relations between Kosovo and Serbia; this that fall within their sovereign remit;

Or. fr

Amendment 210 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Is aware of the fact that five not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates Member States have not recognised its call for them to do so; stresses that Kosovo; takes note of the decision of recognition would be beneficial to the those five Member States concerning the normalisation of relations between approval of the SAA in the Council; Kosovo and Serbia;

Or. en

Amendment 211 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Notes that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates not yet recognised Kosovo, and calls for its call for them to do so; stresses that this position to be respected and taken recognition would be beneficial to the into account in the Commission and normalisation of relations between EEAS policy towards Kosovo; Kosovo and Serbia;

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Amendment 212 Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Notes that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates not yet recognised Kosovo, and advises its call for them to do so; stresses that these states to reconsider their position; recognition would be beneficial to the stresses that recognition would be normalisation of relations between Kosovo beneficial to the normalisation of relations and Serbia; between Kosovo and Serbia, would enhance and consolidate the stability of the region and facilitate the EU integration of both states; accepts that the decision of recognition is dependent on the evolutions and the outcome of the negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 213 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Notes that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia; and Serbia and condemns in this regard Serbia’s non-recognition campaign against Kosovo which led to several countries withdrawing their recognition;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 97/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 214 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Welcomes the recent recognition not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates of the independence of Kosovo by Israel its call for them to do so; stresses that within the framework of the Washington recognition would be beneficial to the Agreement, but notes that five Member normalisation of relations between Kosovo States have not yet recognised Kosovo, and and Serbia; reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia;

Or. en

Amendment 215 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Notes that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia; and Serbia; calls on those Member States to recognize Kosovo and to reaffirm credible European commitment to the enlargement process;

Or. en

Amendment 216 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

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Motion for a resolution Amendment

26. Notes that five Member States have 26. Stresses that the independence of not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates Kosovo is irreversible; Notes that five its call for them to do so; stresses that Member States have not yet recognised recognition would be beneficial to the Kosovo, and reiterates its call for them to normalisation of relations between Kosovo do so; stresses that recognition would be and Serbia; beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia;

Or. en

Amendment 217 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

26a. Calls for the creation of new opportunities for high level political and policy dialogue with the Western Balkans countries, through regular EU-Western Balkans summits and intensified ministerial contacts, in order to strengthen the political nature of the enlargement process, to ensure stronger steering and high-level engagement, as also called for by the revised enlargement methodology; calls for an active engagement and the appropriate inclusion of the Western Balkans countries in the Conference on the Future of Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 218 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27

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27. Commends the good regional 27. Commends the good regional cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia in cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia in the fight against the spread of the COVID- the fight against the spread of the COVID- 19 pandemic, including cooperation 19 pandemic, including cooperation between the mayors of Mitrovica and between the mayors of Mitrovica and communication between Ministers of communication between Ministers of Health; Health; regrets, however, the poor handling of the pandemic by Kosovo authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 219 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27. Commends the good regional 27. Commends the good regional cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia in cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia in the fight against the spread of the COVID- the fight against the spread of the COVID- 19 pandemic, including cooperation 19 pandemic, including cooperation between the mayors of Mitrovica and between the mayors of Mitrovica North communication between Ministers of and Mitrovica South as well as the Health; communication between Ministers of Health;

Or. en

Amendment 220 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolution Amendment

PE648.335v01-00 100/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN 19 pandemic, including cooperation 19 pandemic, including cooperation between the mayors of Mitrovica and between the mayors of North and South communication between Ministers of Mitrovica and communication between Health; Ministers of Health;

Or. en

Amendment 221 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27a. Regrets that the Mitrovica Bridge has not yet been opened to all traffic, in spite of the completion of the renovation works; calls on the Serbian and Kosovar authorities to promote people-to-people contacts between local communities in order to strengthen dialogue, including at a non-governmental level; in that regard, calls on Kosovar authorities to ensure access to official documents in all official languages across Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 222 Vladimír Bilčík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27a. Regrets that the Mitrovica Bridge has not yet been opened to all traffic, in spite of the completion of the renovation works;

Or. en

AM\1199420EN.docx 101/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 223 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27b. Calls on the Commission, EEAS and the Council to support the Prime Minister and his team in the internal reconciliation dialogue with Kosovo Serbs, providing concrete security guarantees and opportunities for socio- economic integration and working towards the establishment of the Association of Serb Municipalities, consistent with the Constitution of Kosovo, and as part of a mutual agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 224 Vladimír Bilčík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27b. Calls on progress and a proactive approach to the establishing of the Association/Community of Serb majority municipalities;

Or. en

Amendment 225 Lukas Mandl

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Motion for a resolution Amendment

27a. Welcomes the Commission’s Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) for the Western Balkans; recognises the importance of the EIP in reinforcing regional and cross-border cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 226 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27c. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to invest more strategically in the Western Balkans through a dedicated Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) and Kosovo’s inclusion in the EIP, in particular in terms of regional and cross- border cooperation; stresses that any investment must be in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and EU decarbonisation targets;

Or. en

Amendment 227 Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

27a. Welcomes the Commission’s Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) for

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Or. en

Amendment 228 Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution Amendment

28. Reiterates its support for the 28. Reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional initiative to establish the Regional Commission for the establishment of facts Commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other gross human about war crimes and other gross human rights violations on the territory of the rights violations on the territory of the former Yugoslavia (RECOM); former Yugoslavia (RECOM); calls on the EU to place the KLA on the list of organisations supporting terrorism;

Or. fr

Amendment 229 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution Amendment

28. Reiterates its support for the 28. Reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional initiative to establish the Regional Commission for the establishment of facts Commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other gross human about war crimes and other gross human rights violations on the territory of the rights violations on the territory of the former Yugoslavia (RECOM); former Yugoslavia (RECOM); highlights the importance of the work carried out by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office

PE648.335v01-00 104/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN (RYCO) and welcomes Kosovo’s active participation; reiterates the need to reach out to young people from the northern municipalities and to integrate them in the socio-economic structures of the country;

Or. en

Amendment 230 Vladimír Bilčík

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution Amendment

28. Reiterates its support for the 28. Reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional initiative to establish the Regional Commission for the establishment of facts Commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other gross human about war crimes and other gross human rights violations on the territory of the rights violations on the territory of the former Yugoslavia (RECOM); former Yugoslavia (RECOM); highlights the importance and the work carried out by of Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO);

Or. en

Amendment 231 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution Amendment

29. Calls for more efforts in dealing 29. Calls for more efforts in dealing with the requests of family members of with the requests of family members of missing persons, the opening of wartime missing persons, the opening of wartime archives, and for information to be archives, and for information to be revealed about people who are still listed as revealed about people who are still listed as missing from the 1998-99 Kosovo war; missing from the 1998-99 Kosovo war; urges the continued implementation of the

AM\1199420EN.docx 105/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Kosovo Prosecutorial Council’s strategy on war crimes that is still severely hampered by political issues, a lack of resources and the lack of international and regional cooperation; underlines the importance of information on grave sites and convictions of all war crimes in order to provide justice for victims;

Or. en

Amendment 232 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 233 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution Amendment

29. Calls for more efforts in dealing 29. Calls for more efforts in dealing with the requests of family members of with the requests of family members of

PE648.335v01-00 106/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN missing persons, the opening of wartime missing persons, the opening of all archives, and for information to be wartime archives, and for information to be revealed about people who are still listed as revealed about people who are still listed as missing from the 1998-99 Kosovo war; missing from the 1998-99 Kosovo war;

Or. en

Amendment 234 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 235 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

29a. Encourages Kosovo authorities, in particular local municipalities, to use cultural heritage as a means of bringing different communities together and to promote more effectively the multi-ethnic cultural and religious heritage of the country; is concerned by the growing trend towards monolingualism and the lack of understanding of different languages of Kosovo communities, particularly among young people; therefore stresses the need to learn each

AM\1199420EN.docx 107/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN other’s languages, introduce platforms to interact, adapt the education system, and tackle the underrepresentation of non- majority communities in the civil service;

Or. en

Amendment 236 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

29b. Notes that visa-free travel between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo is a necessary pre-condition to expand regional cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 237 Francisco José Millán Mon, Javier Zarzalejos, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution Amendment

30. Notes that strong political support, 30. Notes that strong political support, effective implementation and close effective implementation and close monitoring are required to fight Kosovo’s monitoring are required to fight Kosovo’s large informal economy, which constitutes large informal economy, which constitutes a serious barrier to the development of its a serious barrier to the development of its private sector, and affects the capacity of private sector, and affects the capacity to the state to provide good quality public provide good quality public services; services;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 108/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 238 Manu Pineda, Mick Wallace

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution Amendment

30. Notes that strong political support, 30. Notes that strong political support, effective implementation and close effective implementation and close monitoring are required to fight Kosovo’s monitoring are required to fight Kosovo’s large informal economy, which constitutes large informal economy, which affects the a serious barrier to the development of its capacity of the state to provide good private sector, and affects the capacity of quality public services, and makes it the state to provide good quality public impossible to guarantee workers' rights; services;

Or. en

Amendment 239 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

30 a. Calls on the Commission to focus IPA III funds on the ongoing democratic transition of Kosovo, more so than infrastructure projects, especially in light of persistent problems with the investment climate, absorption capacity, and environmental standards in Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 240 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31

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31. Stresses the need for urgent 31. Stresses the need for urgent implementation of active labour market implementation of active labour market policies, including upskilling and on-the- policies, including upskilling, vocational job training, in order to increase education, and on-the-job training, in order employment of vulnerable groups; to increase employment of vulnerable groups; expresses serious concern about the massive emigration of highly-skilled workers from Kosovo; Notes that the growing emigration of healthcare workers including doctors, nurses, technical staff and medical caretakers has a detrimental impact on the healthcare system; calls for Kosovo to introduce comprehensive socio- economic measures to address demographic decline and brain drain;

Or. en

Amendment 241 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution Amendment

31. Stresses the need for urgent 31. Stresses the need for urgent implementation of active labour market implementation of active labour market policies, including upskilling and on-the- policies, including upskilling and on-the- job training, in order to increase job training, in order to increase employment of vulnerable groups; employment of vulnerable groups; underlines that the training and education system should be reformed to cope with labour and market needs; reiterates the importance of creating further opportunities for youth and women;

Or. en

Amendment 242 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

PE648.335v01-00 110/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 243 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

31a. Calls on the Commission to develop a regional strategy to address the persistent youth unemployment and brain drain by tackling the skills mismatch between the education system and the labour market, improving the quality of teaching, and ensuring adequate funding for active labour market measures and vocational training schemes, along with adequate childcare and pre-school education facilities; regrets the lack of progress in improving the quality of education; calls on the relevant actors to include persons belonging to minority groups in the design and implementation of employment measures;

Or. en

Amendment 244 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

AM\1199420EN.docx 111/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

31a. Points out that according the recent estimates there are about 250.000 illegal weapons in the possession of Kosovo citizens; expresses its deep concern about this alarming situation that has a negative impact on public security; calls on the Kosovo authorities to step up efforts to tackle this problem and launch an effective programme of confiscation or voluntary delivery of these weapons to the police;

Or. en

Amendment 245 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

31a. Urges Kosovo to work towards improving the quality of education in the country through further progress of school reforms, providing necessary learning materials and the right physical conditions for all students, in particular regarding problems of access to education during the current pandemic;

Or. en

Amendment 246 Urmas Paet

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new)

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31a. Calls for considerable improvement in the area of education and the quality of education;

Or. en

Amendment 247 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

31b. Calls on Kosovo’s authorities and the Commission to further support SMEs in order to develop a viable economy for Kosovo;

Or. en

Amendment 248 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

31b. Welcomes Kosovo decision to participate in the mini-Schengen initiative as a mean to improve good neighbourly relations and provide new opportunities for Kosovo citizens and businesses;

Or. en

Amendment 249 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

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Motion for a resolution Amendment

32. Emphasises the need for investing 32. Emphasises the need for investing in digitalisation as a way of minimising the in digitalisation as a way of minimising the digital divide and ensuring equal access to digital divide and ensuring equal access to the internet, including for the most the internet; vulnerable groups and rural areas;

Or. en

Amendment 250 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution Amendment

32. Emphasises the need for investing 32. Welcomes the fact that Kosovo will in digitalisation as a way of minimising the also benefit from the EU Digital Single digital divide and ensuring equal access to Market, and emphasises the need for the internet, including for the most investing in digitalisation as a way of vulnerable groups and rural areas; improving services for citizens, minimising the digital divide and ensuring equal access to the internet, including for the most vulnerable groups and rural areas;

Or. en

Amendment 251 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution Amendment

PE648.335v01-00 114/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN vulnerable groups and rural areas; vulnerable groups and rural areas; notes the great potential of digitalisation for the development of Kosovo’s economy;

Or. en

Amendment 252 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

32a. Notes that structural weaknesses have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular due to the delay in adopting the law on economic recovery, and urges Kosovo authorities to implement effective structural reforms to mitigate the impact of pandemic and accelerate the post-crisis economic recovery, including the lack of public health insurance, as well as the issue of division of competences between President and Prime Minister in handling the pandemic, as demonstrated when declaring a state of emergency to enable a country-wide lockdown;

Or. en

Amendment 253 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

32b. Welcomes the entry into force of the new Regional Roaming Agreement signed in April 2019 as a clear example of

AM\1199420EN.docx 115/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN how regional cooperation can bring concrete benefits for the citizens and the businesses of the region;

Or. en

Amendment 254 Urmas Paet

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

32a. Welcomes the steps taken in building cybersecurity capacity, most notably by adopting its first National Cybersecurity Strategy; considers it crucial to maintain this momentum to enable the full enforcement of legislative initiatives in this area and to tackle the shortage of skilled professionals in ICT and cybersecurity;

Or. en

Amendment 255 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33. Notes that the pandemic is putting deleted the health system under stress; urges Kosovo to strengthen the health sector in order to provide adequate and accessible primary health services for all citizens, in particular through needs-based social benefits for the groups most affected by the COVID-19 crisis;

Or. en

PE648.335v01-00 116/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN Amendment 256 Ilhan Kyuchyuk

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33. Notes that the pandemic is putting 33. Notes that the pandemic is putting the health system under stress; urges the health system under stress; urges Kosovo to strengthen the health sector in Kosovo to strengthen the health sector in order to provide adequate and accessible order to provide adequate and accessible primary health services for all citizens, in primary health services for all citizens, in particular through needs-based social particular through needs-based social benefits for the groups most affected by the benefits for the groups most affected by the COVID-19 crisis; COVID-19 crisis; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to allocate a sufficient amount of COVID-19 vaccines to the citizens of all Western Balkan countries;

Or. en

Amendment 257 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33. Notes that the pandemic is putting 33. Notes that the pandemic is putting the health system under stress; urges the health system under stress; urges Kosovo to strengthen the health sector in Kosovo to strengthen the health sector in order to provide adequate and accessible order to provide adequate and accessible primary health services for all citizens, in health services for all citizens, in particular particular through needs-based social through needs-based social benefits for the benefits for the groups most affected by the groups most affected by the COVID-19 COVID-19 crisis; crisis; notes that a high number of health professionals have left Kosovo, mostly to EEA countries, which is further worsening the lack of healthcare professionals;

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Amendment 258 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33a. Regrets that the Assembly of Kosovo was unable to pass a second economic recovery package in the first attempt, providing relief for the healthcare sector, private sector and Kosovo’s citizens;

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Amendment 259 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33a. Reiterates that the EU has swiftly mobilised immediate support for the Western Balkans to tackle the health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economic recovery of the region;

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Amendment 260 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new)

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33b. Notes the adoption of over EUR 138 million in assistance for Kosovo through the IPA 2019 and IPA 2020 programmes, out of which EUR 50 million has been re-programmed to tackle the social and economic fallout of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the short and medium term; calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure that Kosovo is also included in the joint EU procurement for vaccination;

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Amendment 261 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33a. Underlines the importance of European solidarity and calls on the Commission to further support Kosovo and the other Western Balkan states in their efforts to curb the pandemic;

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Amendment 262 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

33c. Calls for improved revenue collection and better supervision of publicly owned enterprises; commends

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Amendment 263 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution Amendment

34. Calls on the authorities to ensure 34. Calls on the authorities to consider alignment with EU standards and policy to strive for environmental protection and objectives on climate protection and an effort to cut down on pollution across environment, in line with the Kosovo; commitments made under the Paris Agreement and the strategic objective of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 as part of the European Green Deal, and asks the Commission to include Kosovo in the European Green Deal;

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Amendment 264 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution Amendment

34. Calls on the authorities to ensure 34. Calls on the authorities to ensure alignment with EU standards and policy alignment with EU standards and policy objectives on climate protection and objectives on climate protection and environment, in line with the commitments environment, in line with the commitments made under the Paris Agreement and the made under the Paris Agreement and the

PE648.335v01-00 120/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN strategic objective of reaching carbon strategic objective of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 as part of the European neutrality by 2050 as part of the European Green Deal, and asks the Commission to Green Deal, and asks Kosovo to work on include Kosovo in the European Green the implementation of the Green Agenda Deal; for the Western Balkans, which mirrors European Green Deal priorities;

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Amendment 265 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

34a. Wellcomes the outcome of the Western Balkans summit of the 10 November in Sofia, in the framework of the Berlin process, and continues to support any common initiative to improve integration and good neighbourly relations in the region; welcomes the endorsement of the Declaration on the Green Agenda that aligns with the EU Green Deal and the readiness expressed by the leaders to take measures and align with relevant EU policies setting the goal of achieving climate-neutrality by 2050;

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Amendment 266 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution Amendment

35. Is deeply concerned that the deleted overwhelming majority of energy in Kosovo derives from coal power; urges Kosovo to increase the sustainability of its

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Amendment 267 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution Amendment

35. Is deeply concerned that the 35. Is deeply concerned that the overwhelming majority of energy in overwhelming majority of energy in Kosovo derives from coal power; urges Kosovo derives from coal power, as well Kosovo to increase the sustainability of its as at the plans to build a new coal power energy sector by diversifying its sources, plant; urges Kosovo to increase the decentralising production and moving sustainability of its energy sector by towards renewables; diversifying its energy sources, removing without delay all non-compliant coal subsidies, decentralising energy production and moving towards renewables; calls on Kosovo to conduct environmental impact assessments of international standard and adopt necessary measures to preserve and protect environmentally sensitive areas;

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Amendment 268 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution Amendment

PE648.335v01-00 122/132 AM\1199420EN.docx EN decentralising production and moving decentralising production and moving towards renewables; towards renewables; calls on the Kosovo authorities to stick to their commitment to shutting down and decommissioning Kosovo A power plant, which is the largest source of air pollution in the country; welcomes the willingness of the European Commission to assist the Kosovo government in this process both financially and technically;

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Amendment 269 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution Amendment

35. Is deeply concerned that the 35. Is deeply concerned that the overwhelming majority of energy in overwhelming majority of energy in Kosovo derives from coal power; urges Kosovo derives from coal power; urges Kosovo to increase the sustainability of its Kosovo to increase the sustainability of its energy sector by diversifying its sources, energy sector by diversifying its sources, decentralising production and moving decentralising production and moving towards renewables; towards renewables and urgently find the means for disposing of hazardous waste; notes that the legal framework needs to be aligned with the EU Directives on large combustion plants and industrial emissions;

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Amendment 270 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a (new)

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35a. Recalls that prioritising and improving energy efficiency measures, including conversion of the existing coal- and petroleum products-based district heating into a high efficiency cogeneration and renewables-based system is a key factor in reaching climate targets; emphasises the importance of tackling energy poverty;

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Amendment 271 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

35b. Calls on the full implementation of the Energy Community Treaty, including the implementation of the state aid acquis and full opening of the national electricity market, moving towards regional market integration; encourages work on regional connectivity and completion of the Regional Energy Market;

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Amendment 272 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution Amendment

36. Expresses serious concern about the 36. Expresses serious concern about the continuing high rate of premature deaths continuing high rate of premature deaths

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Amendment 273 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution Amendment

36. Expresses serious concern about the 36. Expresses serious concern about the continuing high rate of premature deaths continuing high rate of premature deaths due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo due to polluted air stemming from the authorities to tackle air pollution emissions exceeding the legally immediately and phase out coal; established ceilings for large combustion plants; urges the Kosovo authorities to tackle air pollution immediately and phase out coal; calls on Kosovo to implement its National Emission Reduction Plan;

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Amendment 274 Fabio Massimo Castaldo

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution Amendment

36. Expresses serious concern about the 36. Expresses serious concern about the continuing high rate of premature deaths continuing high rate of premature deaths due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo due to polluted air; regrets the lack of any authorities to tackle air pollution serious public intervention to tackle air immediately and phase out coal; pollution; urges the Kosovo authorities to take immediately effective steps in this regard and to develop a credible plan to phase out coal;

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AM\1199420EN.docx 125/132 PE648.335v01-00 EN Amendment 275 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution Amendment

36. Expresses serious concern about the 36. Expresses serious concern about the continuing high rate of premature deaths continuing high rate of premature deaths due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo authorities to tackle air pollution authorities to tackle air pollution immediately and phase out coal; immediately and phase out coal, acknowledging the recent revision of the Energy Sector Strategy to address this issue;

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Amendment 276 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution Amendment

36. Expresses serious concern about the 36. Expresses serious concern about the continuing high rate of premature deaths continuing high rate of premature deaths due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo authorities to tackle air pollution authorities to tackle air pollution immediately and phase out coal; immediately and phase out coal in a cost- effective way;

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Amendment 277 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37

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37. Encourages Kosovo authorities to 37. Encourages Kosovo authorities to give more priority to the enforcement of give more priority to the enforcement of environmental legislation and biodiversity environmental legislation and biodiversity standards; standards, as well as to environmental awareness and education among Kosovo citizens; encourages Kosovo to adopt the Law on Climate Change as soon as possible; calls on Kosovo to develop and adopt an integrated National Energy and Climate Plan without further delay;

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Amendment 278 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution Amendment

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Amendment 279 Bernhard Zimniok, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38. Calls on Kosovo to implement 38. Suggest Kosovo to implement safe, credible and sustainable public transport credible and sustainable public transport and mobility policies for addressing long- and mobility policies for addressing longstanding infrastructure deficiencies, standing infrastructure deficiencies and including regular public transport links to safety concerns, especially for minority North Mitrovica; groups such as the Serbs;

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Amendment 280 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Klemen Grošelj, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38. Calls on Kosovo to implement 38. Calls on Kosovo to implement credible and sustainable public transport credible and sustainable public transport and mobility policies for addressing long- and mobility policies for addressing longstanding infrastructure deficiencies, standing infrastructure deficiencies, including regular public transport links to including regular public transport links to North Mitrovica; North Mitrovica and all major towns throughout the country;

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Amendment 281 Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution Amendment

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Amendment 282 Tonino Picula, Andreas Schieder, Tanja Fajon

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new)

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38a. Calls for the future Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) to contain both, incentives and conditionality; considers it essential that IPA III supports further strengthening of the fundamental values and good governance and is discontinued in cases of systemic threats to the Union’s interests and values; believes that the principle of the reversibility of the accession process under the renewed methodology should also be clearly reflected in the pre- accession financing; reiterates that the scale of financial assistance should match the goal of Kosovo’s European perspective;

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Amendment 283 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38a. Welcomes the adoption of the 2020 IPA Annual Action Programme for Kosovo of a total value of EUR 90 million, and insists that IPA funds are used to promote the green agenda by reinforcing environmental protection, contributing to mitigation and increasing resilience to climate change and, accelerating the shift towards a low-carbon economy; calls on the Commission to better monitor the use of funds and report any misuse of EU funds;

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Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38a. Believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe should seek ways of involving Kosovar representatives;

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Amendment 285 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38b. Calls on Kosovo authorities to respect the law on special protected zones, including the plans to build a new road near the Serbian Orthodox Visoki Decani monastery;

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Amendment 286 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 c (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38c. Is concerned about the low amount of available water resources; calls on Kosovo authorities to respect special natural and protected zones when planning hydropower plants and not to

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Amendment 287 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 d (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38d. Calls on Kosovo to continue to increase the waste collection coverage, notably with the improvement of separation of waste and recycling, introduce circular economy measures to reduce waste and address the issue of illegal dumpsites;

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Amendment 288 Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 e (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38e. Commends Kosovo in its continuous and constructive cooperation on migration; stresses that further actions are needed to ensure sufficient administrative and enforcement capacity to tackle migration challenges, including smuggling of migrants;

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Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

38b. Welcomes Kosovo’s progress in managing both regular migration and mixed migration flows; takes positive note of the adoption of the Regulation on Integration of Foreigners and calls for its full implementation; commends the continued reduction in the number of asylum requests and readmissions of Kosovo’s citizens and the good cooperation of Kosovar authorities on readmission;

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