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5. zdůrazňuje, že v rámci rozšířené Unie a zvláště v kontextu nových finančních rámců a nástrojů externích vztahů je třeba více zdůrazňovat význam regionální spolupráce a že v severních regionech Evropské unie a v severozápadních oblastech Ruska by měla rámec této regionální spolupráce vytvářet severská dimenze;
Stresses that, in the enlarged Union, and particularly in the context of the new financial frameworks and external relations instruments, the significance of regional cooperation should be stressed more and, in the EU's northern regions and Russia's north-western regions, the Northern Dimension should provide the framework for this regional cooperation;
6. podporuje záměr vytvořit čtyři prostory společné politiky a pro každý z nich vypracovat plán; trvá na tom, aby tyto čtyři prostory byly považovány za jediný celek a aby byla dávána přednost kvalitě před rychlostí; připomíná nutnost nejen společně dohodnutého znění, ale skutečného sbližování ve věci citlivých otázek zásadní povahy;
Supports the objective of setting up the four common policy spaces and the preparation of a road map for each of them; insists that the four spaces have to be seen as a package, and that higher priority must be given to quality than to speed; draws attention to the need not only for agreed wordings, but also for real convergence on sensitive issues of a principal nature;
13. vítá současná jednání o rozšíření spolupráce mezi evropským programem Galileo a ruským satelitním navigačním systémem Glonass a podporuje myšlenku na uzavření dohody o kompatibilitě a vzájemné komplementaritě obou systémů;
Welcomes the current negotiations to extend cooperation between the European Galileo Programme and the Russian satellite navigation system Glonass, and encourages both sides to conclude an agreement on compatibility and complementary use of the two navigation systems;
Demokracie, lidská práva a právní stát v Rusku
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Russia
16. zdůrazňuje, že by všechny státy měly plně respektovalo své vnitrostátní i mezinárodní závazky v oblasti práv menšin; je znepokojen zprávami o diskriminaci určitých etnických skupin, jako například marijského lidu;
Stresses that all states should fully respect its national and international commitments in the field of minority rights; is concerned about reports about discrimination of certain ethnic groups, for example the Mari people;
Sousedství a zahraniční politika
Neighbourhood and foreign policy
19. žádá, aby Rusko nepovažovalo rozšiřování demokracie ve svém sousedství a v posilování vztahů s Evropskou unií, včetně členství, za ohrožení postavení Ruska, ale za možnost obnovit politickou a hospodářskou spolupráci s těmito zeměmi na základě rovnoprávnosti a vzájemné úcty;
Asks Russia to see the spread of democracy in its neighbourhood and in the development of stronger ties with the EU, including membership, not as a danger to Russia’s position, but as a chance to renew political and economic cooperation with those countries on a basis of equality and mutual respect;
23. zdůrazňuje význam mírového a politického řešení veškerých územních a politických konfliktů týkajících se části Ruské federace nebo sousedního státu v kavkazském regionu a konfliktu v moldavské oblasti Transdnistria; vyzývá Rusko, aby respektovalo veškerá nenásilná reformní hnutí ve státech SNS a podporovalo demokratické reformy ve státech Střední Asie;
Stresses the importance of pursuing a peaceful and political resolution of any territorial and political conflicts concerning a part of the Russian Federation or a neighbouring state, including the conflicts in the Caucasus region and the Transdnistria conflict in Moldova; calls on Russia to respect all peaceful reform movements in CIS states and to encourage democratic reforms in the Central Asian states;
26. důrazně vyzývá Radu, aby řešila s Ruskem otázku Běloruska, a upozorňuje, že demokratizace této země je v zájmu Evropské unie i Ruské federace a že proto by měly být podniknuty společné kroky;
Urges the Council to raise with Russia the question of Belarus, pointing out that the democratisation of that country is in the interests of both the EU and the Russian Federation and that joint action should be taken to that end;
28. zdůrazňuje význam multilateralismu a spolupráce mezi Evropskou unií a Ruskem na podporu orgánu OSN a koordinace postojů k reformám OSN, zejména co se týká Rady bezpečnosti; zdůrazňuje význam podpory, kterou Rusko poskytuje Mezinárodní obchodní komoře a Kjótskému protokolu;
Underlines the importance of multilateralism, and cooperation between the EU and Russia in support of the authority of the UN and to co-ordinate positions on UN reform, in particular as regards the Security Council; underlines the importance of Russia’s support for the ICC and the Kyoto Protocol;
30. uznává zásadní význam Ruska při vytváření potenciálně nadmíru významných přepravních koridorů spojujících Evropu a Asii a vede Ruskou federaci k úzké spolupráci při rozvoji dopravní infrastruktury;
Acknowledges the critical importance of Russia in establishing potentially extremely important transport corridors linking Europe with Asia, and encourages the Russian Federation towards close cooperation in transport infrastructure development;
31. opakuje a zdůrazňuje svoji výzvu, aby Rusko řešilo otázku hranic s Estonskem a Lotyšskem řádně a spravedlivě a podepsalo a ratifikovalo dohody o hranicích s těmito zeměmi bez dalšího odkladu; považuje konečné vymezení všech hranic, které Rusko sdílí s novými členskými státy EU a uzavření readmisní dohody za hlavní předpoklady pro podepsání dohody o usnadnění vízové povinnosti mezi EU a Ruskem, a domnívá se, že jakmile budou všechny nezbytné podmínky stanovené EU v jasném akčním plánu se seznamem konkrétních opatření Ruskem splněny, Evropská unie přivítá plán volnějšího vízového režimu Ruska s schengenskou oblastí a dlouhodobý cíl bezvízového styku při cestování;
Reiterates its call for Russia to resolve the border issue with Estonia and Latvia fairly and equitably, and to sign and ratify the border agreements with these countries without any further delay; considers the final demarcation of all the borders Russia shares with new EU Member States and conclusion of a readmission agreement to be prerequisites for the signing of the EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement, and believes that, once all necessary conditions set by the EU in a clear action plan listing concrete measures are met by Russia, the EU should welcome the Russian objective of an eased visa-regime with the Schengen area, with visa-free travel as a long-term goal;
34. domnívá se, že je nezbytně nutné dosáhnout politického řešení, které zahrne všechny demokratické složky čečenské společnosti a zajistí všem obyvatelům žijícím v Čečensku nebo se tam navrátivším mimo jiné skutečné právo na život, svobodu a bezpečnost, a čečenskému lidu úctu ke kulturní a národní identitě a důstojnosti; toto rozhodnutí bude současně respektovat územní integritu Ruské federace a bude plně slučitelné s úsilím zajistit legitimními a účinnými prostředky stabilitu a bezpečnost v rámci Severního Kavkazu a celé Ruské federace;
Considers that it is imperative to arrive at a political solution which involves all the democratic components of Chechen society and guarantees to all people residing in or returning to Chechnya inter alia a real right to life, freedom and security and to the Chechen people respect for its cultural and national identity and dignity; at the same time, this solution should respect the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation and be fully compatible with the pursuit, by legitimate and effective means, of stability and security throughout the North Caucasus and the entire Russian Federation;
36. připomíná svá doporučení Radě, která se týkají Čečenska, tak jak jsou stanovena v odstavci 14 usnesení ze dne 26. února 2004, včetně potřeby aktivněji hledat politické řešení a včetně připravenosti EU napomáhat mírovému a konstruktivnímu dialogu; odsuzuje, že Rada se těmito doporučeními neřídila, věří, že zůstanou oprávněná a vyzývá Radu, aby přistoupila k činům;
Recalls its recommendations to the Council regarding Chechnya in paragraph 14 of its resolution of 26 February 2004, including on the need to more actively pursue a political solution and on EU readiness to give assistance to a peaceful and constructive dialogue; deplores that the Council has not acted on these recommendations, believes that they remain valid and calls on the Council to take action;
39. opětovně odsuzuje veškeré teroristické činy; vyjadřuje přesvědčení, že terorismus má hluboké kořeny v sociálně ekonomické situaci na Severním Kavkaze, jak to uznal prezident Putin po tragédii v Beslanu; jako jeden z rozpočtových orgánů vyjadřuje svoji ochotu zvážit návrhy na účast Evropské unie na rekonstrukci a na mírovém úsilí, pokud bude v budoucnosti možno toto úsilí vynaložit jako součást opatření k zajištění míru v Čečensku, včetně přiměřených záruk, že se tato pomoc dostane k těm, jimž je určena;
Reiterates its condemnation of all terrorist acts; expresses its belief that terrorism has deep roots in the socio-economic situation in the North Caucasus, as recognised by President Putin after the Beslan tragedy; declares itself willing, as one of the two arms of the budgetary authority, to consider proposals for EU involvement in reconstruction and peace-building efforts, if in the future such efforts can be launched as part of a package of measures for peace in Chechnya, with reasonable guarantees that the assistance will reach its intended beneficiaries;
Ekologická a jaderná bezpečnost
Environment and nuclear safety
45. vyzývá Komisi a Radu, aby pokračovaly ve svém úsilí zaměřeném na vypracování skutečně společné strategie týkající se vztahů s Ruskem, s ohledem na rozšíření Evropské unie v roce 2004, včetně čtyř oblastí společného zájmu a uvedení obav vztahujících se k vývoji v Rusku v oblasti demokracie a ochrany lidských práv; vyzývá Radu, aby tak jednala v duchu předchozí Společné strategie Evropské unie vůči Rusku;
Calls on the Commission and the Council to renew their efforts to draft a truly Common Strategy in their relations towards Russia, which takes account of the EU’s enlargement in 2004, includes the four spheres of common interest and addresses concerns over developments in Russia regarding democracy and the protection of human rights; calls on the Council to do so in the spirit of the previous Common Strategy of the European Union on Russia;
The relationship between EU and Russia in an important but critical stage
The relationship between EU and Russia in an important but critical stage
Russia's importance as a neighbour of the European Union has grown even more after the enlargement.
Russia's importance as a neighbour of the European Union has grown even more after the enlargement.
Russia has potential to play a crucial role for security, stability and development in Europe and its neighbourhood.
Russia has potential to play a crucial role for security, stability and development in Europe and its neighbourhood.
We have a common interest in developing closer co-operation in areas such as trade, economy, security, energy and nuclear safety.
We have a common interest in developing closer co-operation in areas such as trade, economy, security, energy and nuclear safety.
Javier Solana, the EU High Representative has said that the development of the partnership with Russia is the most important, the most urgent and the most challenging task that the EU faces in the 21st century.
Javier Solana, the EU High Representative has said that the development of the partnership with Russia is the most important, the most urgent and the most challenging task that the EU faces in the 21st century.
The same applies to Russia.
The same applies to Russia.
For Russia, the EU is the biggest trading partner and an important potential source of investment needed for the country´s economic modernisation.
For Russia, the EU is the biggest trading partner and an important potential source of investment needed for the country's economic modernisation.
While partnership with Russia is clearly important, it must be admitted that there is a growing disappointment and frustration in Europe over the reversal of the democratic development in Russia.
While partnership with Russia is clearly important, it must be admitted that there is a growing disappointment and frustration in Europe over the reversal of the democratic development in Russia.
This results partly from Russia turning away from values and principles to which both the EU and Russia are committed as the signatories of the key OSCE and Council of Europe documents.
This results partly from Russia turning away from values and principles to which both the EU and Russia are committed as the signatories of the key OSCE and Council of Europe documents.
Progress regarding the setting up of the common four spaces has been slow and significant problems still exist in key areas.
Progress regarding the setting up of the common four spaces has been slow and significant problems still exist in key areas.
At the same time, the socio-economic model that the EU represents, and Russia is clearly slowly turning away from, is attracting the neighbouring Eastern European countries.
At the same time, the socio-economic model that the EU represents, and Russia is clearly slowly turning away from, is attracting the neighbouring Eastern European countries.
In fairness, it also has to be admitted that EU Member States have been ambiguous in their signals to Russia and pursued other objectives than those agreed upon in the EU Council.
In fairness, it also has to be admitted that some EU Member States have been ambiguous in their signals to Russia and pursued other objectives than those agreed upon in the EU Council.
This is very unfortunate.
This is very unfortunate.
The fact that some Member States rely heavily on energy imports from Russia should not prevent us from promoting human rights and democracy.
The fact that some Member States rely heavily on energy imports from Russia should not prevent us from promoting human rights and democracy.
Despite the adoption last spring of a new model of policy-making, which is based on a list of key outstanding issues, each with a 'line to take', more coherence is urgently needed, if a consistent partnership with Russia is to be achieved.
Despite the adoption last spring of a new model of policy-making, which is based on a list of key outstanding issues, each with a 'line to take', more coherence is urgently needed, if a consistent partnership with Russia is to be achieved.
Respect for democracy, the rule of law and human rights are the core values of the European Union and should always guide our foreign policy.
Respect for democracy, the rule of law and human rights are the core values of the European Union and should always guide our foreign policy.
Also, there is a need to arrive at a common understanding regarding the painful history of some Member States and embark on the road of conciliation.
Also, there is a need to arrive at a common understanding regarding the painful history of some Member States and embark on the road of conciliation.
Russia lags behind its Central and Eastern European neighbours in terms of democratisation and economic liberalisation.
Russia lags behind its Central and Eastern European neighbours in terms of democratisation and economic liberalisation.
It is in everybody’s interest that it develops into a more democratic, market economy based nation.
It is in everybody’s interest that it develops into a more democratic, market economy based nation.
We must try to integrate Russia better in the European structures and seek a more common approach to the countries covered by our neighbourhood strategy.
We must try to integrate Russia better in the European structures and seek a more common approach to the countries covered by our neighbourhood strategy.
Neighbourhood and foreign policy
Neighbourhood and foreign policy
The EU and Russia have many common challenges in their joint neighbourhood.
The EU and Russia have many common challenges in their joint neighbourhood.
A first step to further co-operation is to agree on the name, action cannot be blocked by a disagreement on how to label our neighbouring territory.
A first step to further co-operation is to agree on the name, action cannot be blocked by a disagreement on how to label our neighbouring territory.
We cannot allow “a buffer zone” with Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova emerging between Russia and the EU.
We cannot allow “a buffer zone” with Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova emerging between Russia and the EU.
Russia could be an important and constructive actor when it comes to dealing with issues of peace, democracy, security, trafficking, organised crime etc.
Russia could be an important and constructive actor when it comes to dealing with issues of peace, democracy, security, trafficking, organised crime etc.
The recent elections in Belarus and Ukraine have however caused serious concerns regarding Russia’s intention towards these countries.
The recent elections in Belarus and Ukraine have however caused serious concerns regarding Russia’s intention towards these countries.
The Orange Revolution in Ukraine was an extremely important event also in the history of the EU-Russia relations, as successful reforms in Ukraine could in many ways yield benefits for both Russia and the EU, if the historic opportunity is grasped.
The Orange Revolution in Ukraine was an extremely important event also in the history of the EU-Russia relations, as successful reforms in Ukraine could in many ways yield benefits for both Russia and the EU, if the historic opportunity is grasped.
The EU and Russia need to establish close co-operation concerning crisis management to achieve stability on Russian Southern borders (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) and find a solution to the conflicts in Transnistria and southern Caucasus.
The EU and Russia need to establish close co-operation concerning crisis management to achieve stability on Russian Southern borders (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) and find a solution to the conflicts in Transnistria and southern Caucasus.
Should Russia become a democratic and co-operative partner, it can contribute substantially to building stability and prosperity in the region.
Should Russia become a democratic and co-operative partner, it can contribute substantially to building stability and prosperity in the region.
Without Russia, who has a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, it will not be possible to solve upcoming potential conflicts in the wider Europe.
Without Russia, who has a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, it will not be possible to solve upcoming potential conflicts in the wider Europe.
Russia and the European Union could co-operate further in order to strengthen and reform multinational organisations such as the UN and the WTO.
Russia and the European Union could co-operate further in order to strengthen and reform multinational organisations such as the UN and the WTO.
A further involvement in ESDP would be complementary to Russia’s co-operation with the US and within the Partnership for Peace.
A further involvement in ESDP would be complementary to Russia’s co-operation with the US and within the Partnership for Peace.
Terrorism and the failed Chechnya policy
Terrorism and the failed Chechnya policy
The atrocities committed against children and civilians in Beslan show how important international co-operation is in order to prevent and fight terrorism.
The atrocities committed against children and civilians in Beslan show how important international co-operation is in order to prevent and fight terrorism.
This was the worst terror attack in the modern history of Russia.
This was the worst terror attack in the modern history of Russia.
An effective partnership in combating terrorism however presupposes a reasonable degree of common understanding of the definition and causes of terrorism.
An effective partnership in combating terrorism however presupposes a reasonable degree of common understanding of the definition and causes of terrorism.
The key to fight terrorism in Russia is to resolve the conflict in Chechnya.
The key to fight terrorism in Russia is to resolve the conflict in Chechnya.
Unquestionably, Chechnian armed groups commit atrocities in Chechnya, but also in other parts of Russia.
Unquestionably, Chechnian armed groups commit atrocities in Chechnya, but also in other parts of Russia.
Through bombings and suicide attacks many civilians are killed or hurt.
Through bombings and suicide attacks many civilians are killed or hurt.
But federal and local government armed forces continue to commit grave breaches of human rights and international humanitarian laws.
But federal and local government armed forces continue to commit grave breaches of human rights and international humanitarian laws.
Russia must seek a political solution by involving moderate groups who are willing to negotiate and work with forces interested in achieving a peaceful solution, while isolating the terrorists.
Russia must seek a political solution by involving moderate groups who are willing to negotiate and work with forces interested in achieving a peaceful solution, while isolating the terrorists.
The EU should intensify its efforts to support Russia in achieving such a solution.
The EU should intensify its efforts to support Russia in achieving such a solution.
The socio-economic situation in the region should be considered as an important factor to stability and improved security and the EU should, therefore offer to support the reconstruction process, when the right conditions make it possible.
The socio-economic situation in the region should be considered as an important factor to stability and improved security and the EU should, therefore offer to support the reconstruction process, when the right conditions make it possible.
Sending of a special envoy to Chechnya and an offer to act as a mediator in the conflict could also be considered.
Sending of a special envoy to Chechnya and an offer to act as a mediator in the conflict could also be considered.
Political development
Political development
Although Russian sociological studies have shown a strong support and approval rate for president Putin and his politics, there are increasing signs of discontent.
Although Russian sociological studies have shown a strong support and approval rate for president Putin and his politics, there are increasing signs of discontent.
Lately hundreds of thousands have demonstrated against the social benefit reforms introduced by the Russian government.
Lately hundreds of thousands have demonstrated against the social benefit reforms introduced by the Russian government.
Although Russia is constitutionally an electoral multiparty democracy, with open and regular elections, far too much power is centralised around the President.
Although Russia is constitutionally an electoral multiparty democracy, with open and regular elections, far too much power is centralised around the President.
The nomination of the formerly directly elected governors by the President, new legislation hampering the creation of new political parties, and the right for Kremlin to appoint and hold to account judges, have raised concerns within Russia and also in the European Union, as well as across the Atlantic.
The nomination of the formerly directly elected governors by the President, new legislation hampering the creation of new political parties, and the right for Kremlin to appoint and hold to account judges, have raised concerns within Russia and also in the European Union, as well as across the Atlantic.
It is with great concern that we observe the ever-increasing lack of media freedom and media pluralism in the Russian Federation.
It is with great concern that we observe the ever-increasing lack of media freedom and media pluralism in the Russian Federation.
Most independent printed media and nearly all independent TV channels have been wiped out.
Most independent printed media and nearly all independent TV channels have been wiped out.