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Parlament byl v souvislosti s PCA konzultován na začátku roku 1998 (odpovědný výbor: Výbor pro zahraniční věci, zpravodajka paní Lalumièrová), rozhodl se však z důvodu nedostatečného zlepšování situace ohledně lidských práv nevypracovat zprávu.
The Parliament was consulted on the PCA early in 1998 (committee responsible: AFET, rapporteur Ms Lalumière) but decided not prepare a report due to the lack of improvement in the human rights situation.
Ve stávajícím volebním období zahájil Výbor pro zahraniční věci práci na této dohodě (zpravodaj pan Beglitis) a Výbor pro mezinárodní obchod pověřil autora tohoto návrhu zprávy, aby vystupoval jako navrhovatel ve věci tohoto stanoviska.
In the current legislature, the Committee on Foreign Affairs has resumed work on this agreement (rapporteur: Mr Beglitis) and the Committee on International Trade has appointed the author of this draft Report to act as draftsperson for its opinion.
Dne 24. února 1998 vstoupila v platnost prozatímní dohoda, která měla zahrnovat období, dokud nevstoupí v platnost PCA a která se zabývala obchodem a opatřeními týkajícími se obchodu.
On 24 February 1998 an interim agreement, to cover the period until the PCA entered into force and dealing with trade and trade related measures, was initialled.
Vývoj od zahájení dohod
Developments since the Agreements were initialled
Při pozastavení práce na těchto dohodách hrálo významnou úlohu rozhodnutí z prosince 1999 o odstranění všech omezení úředního období pana Niyazova, čímž by se stal doživotním prezidentem.
A significant factor in the suspension of work on these agreements was the December 1999 decision to remove all limits on Mr Niyazov’s term of office, making him President for life.
Po zdánlivém pokusu o atentát na prezidenta v listopadu 2002 následovala vlna zatčení a politických procesů s těmi, kteří byli do útoku zapleteni, z nichž mnoho bylo obviněno z napojení na opozici v exilu.
Following an apparent assassination attempt on the President in November 2002, there was a wave of arrests and show trials of those implicated in the attack, many of whom were accused of having links with the exiled opposition.
To bylo doprovázeno dalším drastickým omezením svobody pohybu a spolčování, což zahrnovalo také přísné podmínky pro registraci všech veřejných setkání a nové podmínky registrace všech náboženských a občanských společenských skupin.
This was accompanied by draconian new controls on freedom of movement and association, including strict registration requirements for any public gathering, and new registration terms for all religious and civil society groups.
Nedávno Turkmenistán vydal zákon proti práci dětí a souhlasil s návštěvami zpravodaje pro národnostní menšiny Organizace pro bezpečnost a spolupráci v Evropě.
More recently Turkmenistan has passed a law against child labour and accepted visits from the OSCE rapporteur on national minorities.
Zbývá ovšem ještě ratifikovat a provést řadu úmluv Mezinárodní organizace práce.
However it has yet to ratify and implement many ILO conventions.
Situace v oblasti lidských práv a demokracie je neuspokojivá, ačkoliv se zdá, že existuje ochota o těchto věcech jednat.
The situation in respect to human rights and democracy is not satisfactory, although there is the impression that there is a willingness to negotiate these issues.
Hospodářství Turkmenistánu
Turkmenistan ’s economy
Ze všech zemí v regionu zaznamenal Turkmenistán nejpomalejší přechod.
Turkmenistan has made the slowest transition progress of all the countries in the region.
Pouze malá část podniků ve vlastnictví státu byla privatizována a vláda nadále přísně dohlíží na výrobu a vývoz plynu, ropy a bavlny i na některá jiná průmyslová odvětví.
Only a few state-owned enterprises have been privatized, and the government remains in firm control of production and exports of gas, oil, and cotton, as well as some other industries.
Německý Siemens a francouzský Alcatel se podílejí na zlepšování telefonních ústředen v zemi.
Germany’s Siemens and Alcatel of France are involved in upgrading the country’s telephone exchanges.
Přímé zahraniční investice však zůstávají v porovnání s jinými zeměmi Střední Asie bohatými na energetické zdroje nízké.
However foreign direct investment (FDI) has remained low compared to other energy-rich countries in Central Asia.
Podle BP Statistical Review of World Energy se ke konci roku 2002 Turkmenistán umístil na 15. místě vzhledem ke zjištěným zásobám plynu, jehož objem činí 1,3 % celkového množství na světě a z bývalých sovětských republik ho předčilo pouze Rusko.
According to BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy , at end-2002 Turkmenistan ranked 15 th in the world in terms of proven gas reserves, with 1.3% of the global total, and, of the former Soviet republics, second only to Russia.
Zjištěné zásoby ropy činily ke konci roku 2002 500 milionů barelů, čili 0,1 % celkového světového množství.
Proven oil reserves were 500m barrels at end-2002, or 0.1% of the world’s total.
Ropa a plyn představují okolo tří čtvrtin exportních příjmů této země.
Oil and gas account for around three-quarters of the country’s export earnings.
Zemědělství představuje druhé hlavní hospodářské odvětví a tvoří téměř 30 % HDP.
Agriculture is the other major economic sector, representing nearly 30% of GDP.
Rozšířilo se zpracování bavlny, přičemž okolo 30 % bavlněného vlákna je zpracováváno uvnitř země (v roce 1992 to byla 3%).
Cotton-processing has expanded, with about 30% of cotton fibre being processed domestically (compared to 3% in 1992).
Vláda se také zaměřila na rozvoj petrochemického průmyslu.
The government has also focused on developing the petrochemicals industry.
Obsah prozatímní dohody
Content of the Interim Agreement
Prozatímní dohoda obsahuje odstavce dohody PCA vztahující se k obchodu a opatřením týkajících se obchodu.
The Interim Agreement contains the clauses of the PCA relating to trade and trade-related measures.
· doložka nejvyšších výhod a zrušení kvantitativních omezení (v souladu s ochrannými ustanoveními),
· most favoured nation treatment and the abolition of quantitative restrictions (subject to safeguard clauses);
· závazek Turkmenistánu dosáhnout do pěti let standardů ochrany duševního vlastnictví podobných, jako existují ve Společenství, a
· Turkmenistan’s commitment to reach standards of protection of intellectual property similar to those in the Community within five years; and
· protokol o vzájemné administrativní pomoci v oblasti celních záležitostí.
· a protocol on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters
Respektování demokracie a základní a lidská práva jsou označena za „základní prvek této dohody“ a dohoda obsahuje ustanovení, na jehož základě může být se šestiměsíční výpovědní lhůtou vypovězena.
Respect for democracy and fundamental and human rights are described as “an essential element of this agreement” and there is a provision for the agreement to be denounced with six months notice.
Měla by být dohoda ratifikována?
Should the Agreement be ratified?
Přestože je jasné, že situace v oblasti lidských práv není v Turkmenistánu v žádném případě uspokojivá, prověření této problematiky nespadá do pravomoci Výboru pro mezinárodní obchod.
Whilst it is clear that the human rights situation in Turkmenistan is far from satisfactory, an examination of this topic is outside the competence of the Committee on International Trade.
Stojí však zato poznamenat, že EU má dohody o partnerství a spolupráci s ostatními čtyřmi republikami Střední Asie a že každá z těchto dohod obsahuje ustanovení umožňující jednostranné pozastavení, pokud by došlo k porušení některé z hlavních zásad.
It is, however, worth noting that the EU has Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with the other four central Asian republics and that each contains a provision allowing for its unilateral suspension if any of the main principles is breached.
Právě toto ustanovení umožnilo EU v reakci na události v Adijanu pozastavit dne 13. května 2005 některé prvky dohody mezi EU a Uzbekistánem.
It is this provision which has allowed the EU to suspend elements of the EU-Uzbekistan PCA in response to the events in Adijan on 13 May 2005.
Z obchodního hlediska je nahrazení současné dohody s bývalým Sovětským svazem jasným přínosem.
From the trade perspective, the replacement of the prevailing agreement with the former Soviet Union is clearly helpful.
I když se některé prvky zdají vzdálené realitě – například to, že Turkmenistán dosáhne do 5 let od vstupu dohody v platnost standardů EU v oblasti ochrany duševního vlastnictví – poskytne alespoň jasné měřítko v souladu se Světovou obchodní organizací, na jehož základě může být měřen pokrok.
Even if one might doubt the realism of some elements – such as Turkmenistan reaching EU standards of intellectual property rights protection within 5 years of the Agreements’ entry into force – it will at least provide a clear, WTO-consistent benchmark against which progress can be measured.
A nejdůležitější aspekt: nedostatek hospodářské integrace mezi EU a Turkmenistánem během posledních let neprospěl zlepšení situace obyvatel Turkmenistánu.
And the most important aspect: the lack of economic integration between the EU and Turkmenistan during recent years has not contributed to improving the situation for the people of Turkmenistan.
Podepsání dočasné dohody by mělo být považováno za přiblížení EU Turkmenistánu a za snahu zvýšit blaho občanů prostřednictvím obchodu.
The signing of the Interim Agreement should be seen as step by the EU towards Turkmenistan and an attempt to increase the welfare of the population through trade.
Jako reakci očekává EU významný pokrok.
The EU is expecting major progress in response.
Pro Výbor pro mezinárodní obchod
for the Committee on International Trade
k návrhu rozhodnutí Rady a Komise o uzavření Prozatímní dohody o obchodu a záležitostech týkajících se obchodu mezi Evropským společenstvím a Evropským společenstvím pro atomovou energii na jedné straně a Turkmenistánem na druhé straně
on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Interim agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Turkmenistan of the other part
The draftsman proposes to recommend to the Committee on International Trade that it give its approval to the conclusion of the Interim Agreement with Turkmenistan on trade and trade-related matters for the following reasons.
The draftsman proposes to recommend to the Committee on International Trade that it give its approval to the conclusion of the Interim Agreement with Turkmenistan on trade and trade-related matters for the following reasons.
What is the Interim Agreement?
What is the Interim Agreement?
Relations between the EU and Turkmenistan are still governed by the 1989 Agreement on Trade and Commercial Cooperation between the erstwhile European Communities and the USSR .
Relations between the EU and Turkmenistan are still governed by the 1989 Agreement on Trade and Commercial Cooperation between the erstwhile European Communities and the USSR .
In 1997, a decision was taken to progress to a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Turkmenistan , in order to update these relations and reflect the changed political situation.
In 1997, a decision was taken to progress to a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Turkmenistan , in order to update these relations and reflect the changed political situation.
The PCA is a 'mixed' agreement, establishing a political dialogue and covering trade in goods, investment-related questions, and cooperation, in a wide range of areas.
The PCA is a 'mixed' agreement, establishing a political dialogue and covering trade in goods, investment-related questions, and cooperation, in a wide range of areas.
Given the normally protracted time-scale for ratification of a PCA, the Commission also negotiated and initialled an Interim Agreement with Turkmenistan in 1997.
Given the normally protracted time-scale for ratification of a PCA, the Commission also negotiated and initialled an Interim Agreement with Turkmenistan in 1997.
This would provide - as its name suggests - for provisional implementation of the part of the PCA which deals with trade-related matters, thereby greatly facilitating trade between the two parties.
This would provide - as its name suggests - for provisional implementation of the part of the PCA which deals with trade-related matters, thereby greatly facilitating trade between the two parties.
The Council is required to conclude the Agreement on behalf of the European Community, and Parliament (lead committee: Committee on International Trade) is consulted.
The Council is required to conclude the Agreement on behalf of the European Community, and Parliament (lead committee: Committee on International Trade) is consulted.
(It should be noted that, while INTA is the lead committee on trade matters, AFET is the competent committee on the PCA).
(It should be noted that, while INTA is the lead committee on trade matters, AFET is the competent committee on the PCA).
While the Interim Agreement is more restrictive in scope than the PCA, it also contains a clause allowing for suspension in cases of breaches of respect for democracy or human rights.
While the Interim Agreement is more restrictive in scope than the PCA, it also contains a clause allowing for suspension in cases of breaches of respect for democracy or human rights.
In 2000, Parliament was consulted on the Interim Agreement.
In 2000, Parliament was consulted on the Interim Agreement.
AFET's draftsman at the time, Mr Souladakis, had recommended approval, with the proviso that the committee would expect to see improvements in the human rights situation before drawing up its report on the PCA.
AFET's draftsman at the time, Mr Souladakis , had recommended approval, with the proviso that the committee would expect to see improvements in the human rights situation before drawing up its report on the PCA.
However, the lead committee on the Interim Agreement decided not to move ahead with its report.
However, the lead committee on the Interim Agreement decided not to move ahead with its report.
Today, the dossier is again before the two relevant committees.
Today, the dossier is again before the two relevant committees.
The situation now
The situation now
As AFET's draftsman on the Interim Agreement - and rapporteur on the forthcoming PCA - I repeat the recommendation made by my predecessor, basing my judgement on the new willingness shown by the Turkmen side to engage with the EU in a dialogue on several issues, including individual human rights cases, and a strongly-held view that, by isolating Turkmenistan even further than it is already, the possibility of democratisation and improvements in human rights will be made much more remote.
As AFET's draftsman on the Interim Agreement - and rapporteur on the forthcoming PCA - I repeat the recommendation made by my predecessor, basing my judgement on the new willingness shown by the Turkmen side to engage with the EU in a dialogue on several issues, including individual human rights cases, and a strongly-held view that, by isolating Turkmenistan even further than it is already, the possibility of democratisation and improvements in human rights will be made much more remote.
The abolition of the death penalty, the announcement of a general amnesty whereby a number of prisoners will be released next year, the recently introduced law against child labour, and visits from the OSCE rapporteur on national minorities, are all steps in the right direction.
The abolition of the death penalty, the announcement of a general amnesty whereby a number of prisoners will be released next year, the recently introduced law against child labour, and visits from the OSCE rapporteur on national minorities, are all steps in the right direction.
The fact that new business and political classes are emerging, albeit very tentatively, may well be a precursor to a strengthened civil society sector and, eventually, to the emergence of political parties.
The fact that new business and political classes are emerging, albeit very tentatively, may well be a precursor to a strengthened civil society sector and, eventually, to the emergence of political parties.
But let us be under no illusions - the Turkmen regime is still a repressive one, run by a president who in 1999 extended his term of office indefinitely and was elected, without opposition, with 99.5% of the vote.
But let us be under no illusions - the Turkmen regime is still a repressive one, run by a president who in 1999 extended his term of office indefinitely and was elected, without opposition, with 99.5% of the vote.
President Niyazov (or "Turkmenbashi" - great leader of the Turkmens) has stated he will leave office in 2010, making way for multi-party elections.
President Niyazov (or " Turkmenbashi " - great leader of the Turkmens ) has stated he will leave office in 2010, making way for multi-party elections.
By definition, in this single-party state formal opposition parties are outlawed and the clampdown on freedom of movement and association following the 2002 attempt on the president's life still continues.
By definition, in this single-party state formal opposition parties are outlawed and the clampdown on freedom of movement and association following the 2002 attempt on the president's life still continues.
There is strict censorship, repression of political dissent, ill-treatment of prisoners, and an all-pervasive "cult of personality".
There is strict censorship, repression of political dissent, ill-treatment of prisoners, and an all-pervasive "cult of personality".
The authorities control virtually all aspects of civil life, to the extent that opera, ballet and even car radios are banned!
The authorities control virtually all aspects of civil life, to the extent that opera, ballet and even car radios are banned!
While Turkmenistan has some of the world's largest natural gas reserves and important oil reserves and is a major cotton exporter, half the population live in poverty; it still has to ratify/implement many ILO conventions.
While Turkmenistan has some of the world's largest natural gas reserves and important oil reserves and is a major cotton exporter, half the population live in poverty; it still has to ratify/implement many ILO conventions.
Turkmenistan is neutral and is recognised by the UN as such.
Turkmenistan is neutral and is recognised by the UN as such.
It maintains good relations with Iran and Turkey as well as with Russia , which could be helpful in the region.
It maintains good relations with Iran and Turkey as well as with Russia , which could be helpful in the region.
It should also be noted that Turkmenistan 's foreign policy is closely linked with energy and that access to external markets is one of its main objectives.
It should also be noted that Turkmenistan 's foreign policy is closely linked with energy and that access to external markets is one of its main objectives.
While the EU clearly has energy needs, it should be at the same time cautious about subsuming its human rights principles to commercial considerations.
While the EU clearly has energy needs, it should be at the same time cautious about subsuming its human rights principles to commercial considerations.
The above-mentioned willingness to engage in dialogue is welcome and a step in the right direction towards the next stage.
The above-mentioned willingness to engage in dialogue is welcome and a step in the right direction towards the next stage.
This committee believes that a stimulus for improvement in Turkmenistan must be provided and that is why, 7 years after the Interim Agreement was first proposed, we think it is time to approve it.
This committee believes that a stimulus for improvement in Turkmenistan must be provided and that is why, 7 years after the Interim Agreement was first proposed, we think it is time to approve it.
What we now expect to see from Turkmenistan - before any further discussion on the PCA is possible - is significant progress on human rights.
What we now expect to see from Turkmenistan - before any further discussion on the PCA is possible - is significant progress on human rights.
The Interim Agreement is an indication of the EU's goodwill; now it is up to Turkmenistan to take this opportunity to respond.
The Interim Agreement is an indication of the EU's goodwill; now it is up to Turkmenistan to take this opportunity to respond.
6. vítá skutečnost, že Rada 28. července 2005 jmenovala Jána Kubiše prvním zvláštním představitelem EU ve střední Asii, což odráží čím dál větší zájem EU o tuto významnou oblast; vyjadřuje naději, že zvláštní představitel EU přispěje k účinnější a lépe koordinované mezinárodní odezvě na situaci v Turkmenistánu;
Welcomes the appointment by the Council on 28 July 2005 of Jan Kubis as the first EU Special Representative for Central Asia, which reflects the EU's growing engagement in this important region; expresses the hope that the EU Special Representative will contribute to an efficient and better co-ordinated international response to Turkmenistan;
9. zdůrazňuje, že předtím, než doporučí ratifikaci Dohody o partnerství a spolupráci, bude očekávat další a ověřitelné důkazy o podstatném zlepšení stavu lidských práv;
Stresses that it will expect to see further and verifiable evidence of significant improvements in human rights before it recommends ratification of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA);
Návrh rozhodnutí Rady a Komise o uzavření Prozatímní dohody o obchodu a záležitostech týkajících se obchodu mezi Evropským společenstvím a Evropským společenstvím pro atomovou energii na jedné straně a Turkmenistánem na druhé straně
Proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Interim agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Turkmenistan of the other part
AFET 16.9.2004
AFET 16.9.2004
Panagiotis Beglitis 13.9.2004
Panagiotis Beglitis 13.9.2004
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