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– като взе предвид доклада на комисията по външни работи ( A6‑0059/2008 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs ( A6‑0059/2008 ),
А. като има предвид, че от 2005 г. на Бившата югославска република Македония е даден статут на страна-кандидатка за членство в ЕС, но до днес все още не е определена дата за започване на преговорите за присъединяване; като има предвид, че това продължило дълго време положение увеличава неудовлетвореността и несигурността, предвид устойчивия темп на реформите, предприети наскоро от органите в Скопие;
A. whereas although the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was granted the status of candidate for accession to the EU as long ago as 2005, as of today no date for the start of accession negotiations has yet been set; whereas this prolonged situation is adding frustration and uncertainty, having regard to the sustained pace of reforms undertaken lately by the Skopje authorities,
Б. като има предвид, че декларацията на ЕС и Западни Балкани, която беше единодушно одобрена на 11 март 2006 г. в Залцбург от всички министри на външните работи на държавите-членки на ЕС и министри на външните работи на държавите от Западните Балкани, подчертава значението на добросъседските отношения и необходимостта от намиране на взаимно приемливи решения на нерешените въпроси със съседни страни,
B. bearing in mind that the EU/Western Balkans Declaration, which was unanimously approved by all the Foreign Ministers of the EU Member States and the Foreign Ministers of the Western Balkan States in Salzburg on 11 March 2006, reiterates the importance of good neighbourly relations and the need to find mutually acceptable solutions to outstanding issues with neighbouring countries,
В. като има предвид, че държава-членка, Гърция и Бившата югославска република Македония са в процес на преговори, които се провеждат под егидата на ООН, за да се достигне взаимно приемливо решение относно името на държавата-кандидатка,
C. whereas a Member State, Greece, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are in the midst of a negotiation process taking place under aegis of the United Nations in order to reach a mutually acceptable solution to the name of the candidate state,
3. приветства създаването на Национален съвет за европейска интеграция като важна движеща сила зад процеса на присъединяване към ЕС, който цели постигане на междупартийна подкрепа за реформите, свързани с ЕС, и който се ръководи от лидера на опозицията; отбелязва, че Националният съвет установява институционалните приоритети на страната през подготвителния етап на процеса на преговори като ясно посочва необходимата институционална структура, човешки ресурси и бюджетно финансиране; насърчава правителството и парламента да запазят темпа на реформите и да продължат постоянния, редовен и конструктивен диалог между всички заинтересовани страни в дух на сътрудничество и консенсус по ключовите въпроси от европейския дневен ред на страната;
Welcomes the establishment of the National Council for European Integration, which aims to achieve cross-party support for EU-related reforms and which is led by the leader of the opposition, as an important driving force behind the EU accession process; notes that the National Council sets the institutional priorities of the country in the preparatory stage of the negotiation process, by precisely allocating the necessary institutional set-up, human resources and budgetary funding; encourages the Government and the Parliament to maintain the momentum of reform and to continue with sustained, regular and constructive dialogue among all stakeholders involved, in a spirit of cooperation and consensus on the key issues of the country's European agenda;
5. изтъква, че подновеният политически импулс относно европейската интеграция на Бившата югославска република Македония е в резултат на силен ангажимент, изразен от всички политически сили; приветства редовния и интензивен диалог, провеждан между лидерите на четирите основни политически партии (ВМРО-ДПМНЕ, СДСМ, ДПА и ДУИ), който доведе до приемането на редица закони, както и на мерки, свързани с по-нататъшната интеграция в ЕС;
Points out that the renewed political momentum on the European integration of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia results from a strong commitment expressed by all political forces; welcomes the regular and intensive dialogue pursued between the leaders of the four major political parties (VMRO-DPMNE, SDSM, DPA and DUI), which has resulted in the adoption of a number of laws, as well as measures relevant for further EU integration;
7. приветства ангажимента на лидерите на основните парламентарно представени политически партии да продължат да работят за постигането на напредък по останалите въпроси, по които има различия, като например използването на езиците и социалния пакет за жертвите на конфликта от 2001 г.;
Commends the commitment of the leaders of the major political parties represented in the parliament to continue to work towards achieving progress on the remaining issues on which there are differences, such as the use of languages and the social package for the victims of the 2001 conflict;
13. припомня, че законът за използването на общностни знамена от 2005 г. позволява на малцинствените общности, които представляват мнозинство в дадена община, да използват своето знаме; внимателно отбелязва, че решението на Конституционния съд от 24 октомври 2007 г. потвърди правото на общностите да поставят своето знаме до държавното знаме и че също така разшири правото на поставяне на етническо знаме за всички етнически общности в общините и потвърди правото на етническите албанци да използват албанското държавно знаме като свой етнически символ; подчертава, че Съдът се е опитал също така да прецизира границите на това право, тъй като приема, че държавните и общностните знамена имат различно значение и е достигнал до заключението, че общностните знамена не могат да бъдат издигнати постоянно, например по време на официални държавни посещения или върху държавни сгради; призовава всички партии да обсъдят този въпрос в духа на Охридското рамково споразумение и международните стандарти;
13 Recalls that the 2005 Law on the Use of Community Flags allows minority communities which constitute a majority within a municipality to use their flags; carefully notes that the Constitutional Court judgment of 24 October 2007 confirmed the right of a community to fly its flag alongside the state flag and that it also extended the right to fly an ethnic flag to all ethnic communities in a municipality and affirmed the right of ethnic Albanians to use the Albanian state flag as their ethnic symbol; stresses that the Court also sought to clarify the limits to this right because it considered that the state and community flags have different meanings, and concluded that community flags may not be flown permanently, for example during official state visits, or on state buildings; calls on all parties to discuss this issue in the spirit of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and international standards;
20. приветства влизането в сила на споразумението за улесняване на издаването на визи и за реадмисия с Бившата югославска република Македония; въпреки това отбелязва, че достъпът до страните от ЕС все още представлява голям проблем за македонските граждани и за гражданите на страните от Западните Балкани по принцип; подчертава, че страната трябва да има правила за достъп, които да са еквивалентни с правилата, които се прилагат по отношение на Хърватия; следователно подкрепя започването на 20 февруари 2008 г. от страна на Европейската комисия на диалог за либерализиране на визовия режим с цел създаване на пътна карта за въвеждане на безвизов режим и призовава Комисията да положи всички усилия за бързо завършване на този диалог;
Welcomes the entry into force of the visa facilitation and readmission agreements with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; notes, however, that access to the EU countries still represents a big problem for Macedonian citizens and, generally, for citizens of the countries of the Western Balkans; underlines that the country must have access rules equivalent to those applying in respect of Croatia; supports, therefore, the launch by the European Commission on 20 February 2008 of a dialogue on visa liberalisation with the objective of establishing a road map leading ultimately to a visa-free regime, and calls on the Commission to make every effort to finalise this dialogue quickly;
23. приветства успешното начало на втория етап на фискалната децентрализация през юли 2007 г. когато 42 от 84 общини започнаха процеса, а още девет общини се присъединиха;
Welcomes the successful start of the second phase of the fiscal decentralisation in July 2007, when 42 out of 84 municipalities entered the process and a further nine municipalities joined;
27. приветства започването на подготовката за изпълнение на закона за полицията, чието пълно и ефективно прилагане е важно предизвикателство и ключов приоритет за европейско асоцииране;
Welcomes the start of preparations for implementing the Police Law, full and effective application of which is a crucial challenge and constitutes a key priority for European association;
31. отбелязва, че на 7 ноември близо до село Бродец на север от Тетово се проведе голяма полицейска операция с цел арестуване на няколко предполагаеми престъпници, по време на която шест членове на т.нар. „Банда от Бродец” бяха убити и други 13 лица от селото бяха задържани от министерството на вътрешните работи; отбелязва, че в Бродец бяха открити леки и тежки оръжия, сред които тежки картечници и противовъздушни ракети; изтъква, че според мисията за наблюдение на ЕС и ОССЕ операцията е била проведена професионално и ефективно, в резултат на което няма никакви жертви сред полицаите и цивилните граждани; приветства факта, че правителството е заявило публично, че ще възстанови джамията и останалата повредена инфраструктура; изразява своята загриженост във връзка с някои доклади, че при арестуването им задържаните може би са били малтретирани; в тази връзка призовава омбудсмана да направи пълно разследване на събитията и подчертава, че всички висящи въпроси във връзка с полицейската операция в Бродец трябва да се разглеждат по открит, прозрачен и законосъобразен начин;
Notes that on 7 November, a large police operation took place around the village of Brodec, north of Tetovo, with the aim of apprehending a number of alleged criminals, in which six members of the so-called "Brodec gang" were killed and a further 13 individuals from the village detained by the Ministry of Interior; notes that light and heavy weaponry was found in Brodec that included heavy machine guns and anti-aircraft missiles; points out that, according to the EU Monitoring Mission and the OSCE, the operation was carried out in a professional and effective manner resulting in no police or civilian casualties; welcomes the fact that the government has publicly stated that it will rebuild the mosque and other damaged infrastructure; expresses its concern about some reports that detainees may have been subjected to maltreatment on being arrested; calls in this regard on the Ombudsman to fully investigate the events and stresses that any outstanding questions relating to the police operation in Brodec should be addressed in an open, transparent and legally consistent manner;
Priorities in the second annual report
Priorities in the second annual report
On 12 July 2007, plenary endorsed the first annual report on the candidate Member State designated by the European Union, and most of its Member States, as the ‘Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’, which, in its own constitution, is called the ‘Republic of Macedonia’.
On 12 July 2007, plenary endorsed the first annual report on the candidate Member State designated by the European Union, and most of its Member States, as the ‘Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’, which, in its own constitution, is called the ‘Republic of Macedonia’.
That report addressed a host of issues, such as environmental problems, employer-worker relations and public broadcasting.
That report addressed a host of issues, such as environmental problems, employer-worker relations and public broadcasting.
More than on these and other questions, the focus then was on three main issues: on the position of the large Albanian community, relations with the southern neighbouring country, Greece, and the starting date for negotiations on EU accession.
More than on these and other questions, the focus then was on three main issues: on the position of the large Albanian community, relations with the southern neighbouring country, Greece, and the starting date for negotiations on EU accession.
In the last year, these three issues have attracted even greater attention.
In the last year, these three issues have attracted even greater attention.
Furthermore, the first two issues exert considerable influence over the third.
Furthermore, the first two issues exert considerable influence over the third.
In the second annual report, priority is given to the search for progress on each of these three issues.
In the second annual report, priority is given to the search for progress on each of these three issues.
Links between former Yugoslavia and the EU
Links between former Yugoslavia and the EU
Between 1957 and 1991 the European Communities (the European Union’s predecessor) and the Member States maintained good relations at all times with the former Federative Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia.
Between 1957 and 1991 the European Communities (the European Union’s predecessor) and the Member States maintained good relations at all times with the former Federative Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia.
To a significant extent, relations were different from those with other states in central and eastern Europe which were governed by parties calling themselves Communist and separated from western and southern Europe by an ‘Iron Curtain’.
To a significant extent, relations were different from those with other states in central and eastern Europe which were governed by parties calling themselves Communist and separated from western and southern Europe by an ‘Iron Curtain’.
No-one expected a military threat from Yugoslavia.
No-one expected a military threat from Yugoslavia.
The country remained outside the ‘cold war’, developed intensive contacts with the Third World, and attracted international attention by actively involving workers in industrial democracy.
The country remained outside the ‘cold war’, developed intensive contacts with the Third World, and attracted international attention by actively involving workers in industrial democracy.
Between firms in western and southern of Europe and firms in Yugoslavia, cross-border cooperation took place on a large scale.
Between firms in western and southern of Europe and firms in Yugoslavia, cross-border cooperation took place on a large scale.
A comparatively large number of Yugoslavia’s inhabitants were in a position to visit states in western and southern Europe or work there long-term.
A comparatively large number of Yugoslavia’s inhabitants were in a position to visit states in western and southern Europe or work there long-term.
For many people in other states, Yugoslavia (in particular the Alpine region, the coast and Lake Ohrid), was a major holiday destination.
For many people in other states, Yugoslavia (in particular the Alpine region, the coast and Lake Ohrid), was a major holiday destination.
In the area of trade and transport, furthermore, the country was a significant link between Greece and other Member States of the European Communities.
In the area of trade and transport, furthermore, the country was a significant link between Greece and other Member States of the European Communities.
If Yugoslavia had not disintegrated, the entire country could probably have acceded to the EU, and possibly earlier than a number of current Member States.
If Yugoslavia had not disintegrated, the entire country could probably have acceded to the EU, and possibly earlier than a number of current Member States.
Accession, which, at an earlier stage, was likely, was seriously delayed not so much by the disintegration itself of the country, but more by the atrocities which accompanied disintegration.
Accession, which, at an earlier stage, was likely, was seriously delayed not so much by the disintegration itself of the country, but more by the atrocities which accompanied disintegration.
The territory of former Yugoslavia (and neighbouring Albania) is now completely surrounded by EU Member States.
The territory of former Yugoslavia (and neighbouring Albania) is now completely surrounded by EU Member States.
Maintaining progress as a candidate country
Maintaining progress as a candidate country
As part of the grand enlargement in 2004, only Slovenia (of the former Yugoslav republics) acceded to the EU.
As part of the grand enlargement in 2004, only Slovenia (of the former Yugoslav republics) acceded to the EU.
Negotiations with the candidate country Croatia are proceeding successfully and it should be possible to conclude them in 2009, as a result of which, within a few years, the country will become the 28th Member State.
Negotiations with the candidate country Croatia are proceeding successfully and it should be possible to conclude them in 2009, as a result of which, within a few years, the country will become the 28th Member State.
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, too, has had candidate Member State status since 2005 and had expectations that the accession process could take place at the same time as that for Croatia.
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, too, has had candidate Member State status since 2005 and had expectations that the accession process could take place at the same time as that for Croatia.
Only the fact that it lies in the south of former Yugoslavia, which always had a weaker economy than the north, could bring about complications and delays in concluding negotiations.
Only the fact that it lies in the south of former Yugoslavia, which always had a weaker economy than the north, could bring about complications and delays in concluding negotiations.
Candidate Member State status gave it a head start over the Yugoslav successor states Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia.
Candidate Member State status gave it a head start over the Yugoslav successor states Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia.
That holds true to an even greater extent for the Serbian autonomous province of Kosovo, which has regarded itself as independent since the 1990s, has not been governable from Serbia since the 1999 war, and in 2008 is expected to gain the international recognition as an independent state it has aspired to for 17 years.
That holds true to an even greater extent for the Serbian autonomous province of Kosovo, which has regarded itself as independent since the 1990s, has not been governable from Serbia since the 1999 war, and in 2008 is expected to gain the international recognition as an independent state it has aspired to for 17 years.
Yugoslavia's successor states which have not yet obtained candidate status have to date only been offered Stabilisation and Association Agreements, with (since the 2003 Thessaloniki European Council) the prospect of accession in the longer term.
Yugoslavia's successor states which have not yet obtained candidate status have to date only been offered Stabilisation and Association Agreements, with (since the 2003 Thessaloniki European Council) the prospect of accession in the longer term.
The question now is whether the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia can keep the advantage it has gained over other successor states as a result of candidate Member State status.
The question now is whether the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia can keep the advantage it has gained over other successor states as a result of candidate Member State status.
In the meantime, there is talk of granting Serbia candidate Member State status.
In the meantime, there is talk of granting Serbia candidate Member State status.
The significance of that status is unclear, however, since, over the last two years, the expected accession negotiations with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have not commenced.
The significance of that status is unclear, however, since, over the last two years, the expected accession negotiations with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have not commenced.
That has put the country in an exceptional position vis-à-vis the two other candidate Member States.
That has put the country in an exceptional position vis-à-vis the two other candidate Member States.
There are negotiations not only with Croatia, but also with Turkey, which, at the start of negotiations, is unable to meet the criteria which, at a subsequent stage, will determine the final outcome.
There are negotiations not only with Croatia, but also with Turkey, which, at the start of negotiations, is unable to meet the criteria which, at a subsequent stage, will determine the final outcome.
The delay which has arisen is regarded as extremely disappointing in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
The delay which has arisen is regarded as extremely disappointing in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Should negotiations not commence promptly, there is a danger that the significance of that status will be considerably eroded not only for that country, but also for other countries seeking candidate status.
Should negotiations not commence promptly, there is a danger that the significance of that status will be considerably eroded not only for that country, but also for other countries seeking candidate status.
The EU's reduced absorption and integration capacity
The EU's reduced absorption and integration capacity
Shortly after the end of the Cold War (1989), extending cooperation, restricted to western and southern Europe at the time, to states hitherto regarded as part of the 'other side' attracted considerable attention and approbation.
Shortly after the end of the Cold War (1989), extending cooperation, restricted to western and southern Europe at the time, to states hitherto regarded as part of the 'other side' attracted considerable attention and approbation.
Not only political leaders, but also public opinion was won over to admitting a large number of new Member States.
Not only political leaders, but also public opinion was won over to admitting a large number of new Member States.
The considerable prestige associated at the time with successful completion of a grand-scale eastward enlargement does not exist today.
The considerable prestige associated at the time with successful completion of a grand-scale eastward enlargement does not exist today.
Public opinion has become more critical and expects attention to focus on resolving the problems regarded as a consequence of earlier enlargements.
Public opinion has become more critical and expects attention to focus on resolving the problems regarded as a consequence of earlier enlargements.
Newcomers are assessed more strictly; they are now having to pay the price for what did not go well during the previous enlargement.
Newcomers are assessed more strictly; they are now having to pay the price for what did not go well during the previous enlargement.
An objective assessment of the pros and cons for the EU, and its current Member States, plays a much more significant role than it used to.
An objective assessment of the pros and cons for the EU, and its current Member States, plays a much more significant role than it used to.
Anticipated problems and predictable costs may be grounds for being in no hurry to proceed with enlargement.
Anticipated problems and predictable costs may be grounds for being in no hurry to proceed with enlargement.
Meanwhile, naming final dates for accession for newcomers and simultaneous admission of a large number of Member States are taboo.
Meanwhile, naming final dates for accession for newcomers and simultaneous admission of a large number of Member States are taboo.
Each state is critically assessed on its own merits.
Each state is critically assessed on its own merits.