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Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Augusto Santos Silva
Language: EN

All the screening chapters have been opened and important work on alignment with the acquis has taken place in many areas. We welcome and support Montenegro’s strategic choice of joining the European Union as well as its acceptance of the enhanced enlargement methodology. This methodology aims to enhance the enlargement process, and I am pleased to recall that the Council has already agreed on how to accommodate the methodology also to existing negotiating frameworks with Montenegro. The enhancement methodology will bring a stronger focus on the rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration reform, as well as to economic criteria. More political steer will strengthen the dialogue with the candidates and help them focus efforts on key reforms that should allow for further progress. The goal is also to increase the dynamism and improve the predictability of the accession process based on objective criteria and rigorous positive and negative conditionality. We welcome the fact that Montenegro has accepted the new methodology. We are convinced that applying this new methodology will serve to reinvigorate the enlargement process. In this light, the Presidency hopes to organise an intergovernmental conference with Montenegro at the end of June, assuming conditions are in place. Against this background, we encourage the new Montenegrin government to remain firmly on the EU path, including by continuing to fully align with EU foreign policy and to proactively step up and reinvigorate all reform efforts. On the reform efforts, the message – also well reflected in your report – is clear: Montenegro still has work to do in order to meet the crucially important interim benchmarks set for the rule of law chapters. The implementation of reforms, particularly in the key critical areas of media freedom and the fight against corruption and organised crime, must be intensified. A renewed commitment to the implementation of the judicial reform is also needed. Remaining gaps and open issues should be addressed and reduced. I would like to recall that the progress on the rule of law will continue to determine the overall pace of negotiations. Finally, let me recall our appreciation for the overall constructive contribution of the European Parliament, and of Mr Picula in particular, to advance Montenegro’s accession process.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Željana Zovko
Political group: PPE
Language: HR

U najnovijem izvješću smo pohvalili Crnu Goru, i ja čestitam izvjestitelju, kao najnapredniju i najperspektivniju državu koja nam pruža nadu u uspjeh u pregovorima o proširenju Europske unije.  Crna Gora, po mom mišljenju, bi trebala pojačati svoje napore u poboljšanju položaja nacionalnih manjina. Poštivanje jezika, kulturne baštine i tradicije je od ključne važnosti i dio je naših europskih vrijednosti. Pozivam stoga vladu Crne Gore da sa svojim susjedima riješi otvorena bilateralna pitanja i da potpuno udovolji pitanjima sukcesije, posebno u pogledu vojne imovine. Da bi postigla potpunu pomirbu sa susjedima, Crna Gora mora poboljšati svoje napore u kažnjavanju ratnih zločina i rasvjetljavanju sudbine nestalih osoba.  Naposljetku, budući da je Europska unija mobilizirala značajnu financijsku i materijalnu pomoć za suzbijanje pandemije korona-virusa,
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Petra Kammerevert
Political group: S-D
Country: Greece
Language: DE

Im Bereich der Medien und der Medienaufsicht zeigt der Fortschrittsbericht der Kommission erneut nur einen moderaten Fortschritt, hier muss Montenegro dringend weiter am Ball bleiben. Es ist unabdingbar, die Unabhängigkeit und Vielfalt der Medien in der Region als Stützpfeiler für Demokratie und als Garant vertrauenswürdiger Informationen weiter zu stärken. Hier muss die EU das Land auch weiter unterstützen. Im Bildungsbereich gibt es gute Fortschritte, das System der dualen Ausbildung zeigt erste Erfolge, und auch die Teilnahme des Landes am Programm Erasmus+ verdeutlicht diese positive Entwicklung. Nachzuarbeiten gilt es aber im Bereich der Inklusion von Roma und Menschen mit Behinderung ins Bildungssystem. Ja, die Zukunft Montenegros liegt in der EU, und ich bin sehr zuversichtlich und hoffe, dass die Verhandlungen alsbald zu einem Abschluss kommen können.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Klemen Grošelj
Political group: Renew
Country: Hungary
Language: EN

The best way forward is the continuation of the reforms, combined with an acceleration of accession talks, which will take the country towards full EU membership. Reforms are needed for the benefit of all people of Montenegro, regardless of their ethnic, religious or political conviction.  Only through economic and political reforms can Montenegro hope for a future that is more prosperous. This includes strengthening Montenegrin democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights like freedom of the media, freedom of speech, and human and civil rights in general. Without reforms, Montenegro’s future is in great peril of taking a devastating twist in the direction of ethnocentrism and instability. The country needs to understand that the European path might not be the easiest one, but it is definitely the best one. The challenge of Chinese loans clearly shows there are no easy shortcuts and the price of taking it is enormous: it is the future of the nation. This is why I call on the Commission to work with the Montenegrin authorities to find a sustainable solution for the looming debt crisis. At the same time, Montenegro must use the full potential of available European funds for the development of the country in line with the Green Deal and digitalisation. The future of Montenegro is in the EU, but its success lies in the hands of the Montenegrin authorities, which must make all the necessary efforts in overcoming divisions within its society for the benefit of all its citizens.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Dominique Bilde
Political group: ID
Country: Germany
Language: FR

Plus avant, la requête du gouvernement monténégrin en faveur d’une aide européenne face à des difficultés financières largement prévisibles annihile la crédibilité du pays dans des négociations d’adhésion, qui n’ont hélas plus lieu d’être.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Thomas Waitz
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Denmark
Language: DE

Es gab Bedenken anfangs, als diese neue Regierung ins Amt gekommen ist. Aber es gibt nach wie vor eine hundertprozentige Übereinstimmung mit der Außen— und Sicherheitspolitik der Europäischen Union. Und es gibt nach wie vor ein klares Bekenntnis zum Pro—EU—Beitrittskurs des Landes. Auch in der Durchsetzung des Rechtsstaates, wo noch viel zu tun bleibt, werden ambitionierte Schritte gemacht. Hohe Mafiabosse wurden verhaftet, wofür auch ein hoher Preis zu zahlen ist. Ich zolle hier dem Vizepräsidenten Dritan Abazović Respekt, der unter Polizeischutz lebt, seit hier Verhaftungen stattgefunden haben, und mit dem Tod bedroht wird – auch das müssen wir hier anerkennen. Es gibt positive Entwicklungen im Bereich des Umweltschutzes. Und es gibt ein großes Problem: Die letzte Regierung hat Riesenschulden aufgenommen, um eine sehr teure Autobahn zu bauen – und zwar von chinesischen Arbeitern bauen zu lassen –, finanziert von chinesischem Geld. Und ich rufe uns auf, dass wir sehen, wie wir eine Umschuldung zustande bringen können, damit wir Montenegro hier nicht China ausliefern. Zum Schluss noch Dank an unseren Berichterstatter, Herrn Picula, für die gute und konstruktive Zusammenarbeit.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Zdzisław Krasnodębski
Political group: ECR
Country: Greece
Language: PL

Warto też docenić postawę Czarnogóry na arenie międzynarodowej. Państwo to od 2017 r. jest członkiem NATO, ostatnio dołączyło do unijnych sankcji po próbie otrucia Aleksieja Nawalnego. To wszystko przy bardzo agresywnych próbach ingerencji z zewnątrz, głównie ze strony Rosji.  Naturalnie pozostaje wiele rzeczy do zrobienia – pan komisarz o tym mówił. Wydaje mi się jednak, że być może czasami stawiamy poprzeczkę za wysoko. Należy bowiem oddzielić ocenę realizacji przez Czarnogórę tych najbardziej podstawowych kryteriów demokratycznego państwa prawa, o których mówiłem, od ideologicznych postulatów liberalno-lewicowych dotyczących głównie spraw światopoglądowych.  Pamiętajmy, że nawet wśród państw członkowskich nie sposób wskazać nieskazitelną demokrację, którą można by bezkrytycznie stawiać innym za wzór. A więc nie ideał, ale realność demokratyczna powinna nami kierować.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Fabio Massimo Castaldo
Political group: NI
Country: France
Language: IT

Signora Presidente, signor Commissario, onorevoli colleghi, il caso dell'autostrada che collegherà Bar a Boljare, finanziata tramite prestiti contratti con la Cina e che rischia di portare parte del territorio montenegrino sotto il controllo di Pechino, risulta sintomatico di come il processo di integrazione possa rapidamente avvitarsi su sé stesso. Nonostante i moniti della BEI, della BERS e dell'intera Unione, la classe politica che governava precedentemente il Montenegro ha deciso di avventurarsi su questo sentiero azzardato e pericoloso. Oggi il Montenegro e una rinnovata classe dirigente ci chiedono aiuto per uscire da una situazione che è oggettivamente drammatica, creata dalla miopia politica e dalla rincorsa a tornaconti personali dei loro predecessori. Pur criticando fermamente la decisione presa in passato, nociva tanto per l'UE quanto per il Paese, non possiamo permettere che gli sforzi incredibili degli ultimi anni passino in secondo piano, non possiamo permettere che le colpe dei padri ricadano sui figli. Come per gli altri paesi dei Balcani occidentali, il Montenegro non condivide con noi solo il passato ma anche il futuro dell'Europa. Pertanto dobbiamo agire con decisione per scongiurare il rischio che un futuro Stato membro, a causa dei prestiti capestro, diventi un avamposto di una potenza terza nel cuore dell'Europa.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: David McAllister
Political group: PPE
Country: Netherlands
Language: EN

Madam President, as Tonino Picula and other speakers have already pointed out, Montenegro is currently the most advanced country in an EU accession process. However, as we have also heard, further reforms as regards the rule of law, the judiciary, media freedom and the fight against corruption remain essential. The elections on 30 August last year resulted in the first transition of power since the introduction of the multiparty system in this country. Just 2 months ago in the Foreign Affairs Committee we have discussed the first 100 days of a new government with the new deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro, Mr Dritan Abazović. I welcome his clear commitment and pledge to keep a pro-EU and a pro-NATO course. This should be the position of all parties in the government. Our priority and what will be key now is to deepen and to speed up reforms, particularly with regard to the rule of law, where the next milestone ahead is meeting the benchmarks under the rule of law and fundamental freedoms Chapters 23 and 24. To overcome the socio-economic crisis due to the pandemic, which has hit Montenegro particularly hard, the EU is ready to continue its support because, as Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi said, we care about our partners.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Elena Yoncheva
Political group: S-D
Country: Czechia
Language: FR

Madame la Présidente, chers collègues, je suis fermement convaincue que nous devons tous féliciter le Monténégro pour les progrès dans plusieurs domaines clés des négociations d’adhésion et pour ses efforts pour éradiquer la criminalité organisée et la corruption. Cependant, nous devons mentionner le fait que des pas supplémentaires doivent être faits pour garantir la liberté d’expression et la liberté des médias au Monténégro. Nous devons envoyer un message clair: l’Union européenne dénonce et condamne toutes les formes d’attaques contre les médias et toutes les formes d’attaques contre les journalistes. Il y a encore du travail à faire pour ce qui concerne la réforme du système juridique, de l’état de droit et du pouvoir judiciaire. Nos partenaires monténégrins peuvent s’appuyer sur les meilleures pratiques de l’Union européenne.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Valter Flego
Political group: Renew
Country: Sweden
Language: HR

Poštovana predsjedavajuća, poštovani povjereniče, izvjestitelju, kolegice i kolege, preko 76 % građanki i građana Crne Gore želi ući u Europsku uniju i želi provesti reforme temeljene na europskim vrijednostima. To je uvjerljivo najviše u regiji, uvjerljivo najviše na zapadnom Balkanu. Međutim, nažalost, u proteklih godinu dana po tom pitanju malo ili ništa se nije učinilo. Nešto zbog COVID-krize, nešto zbog nedostatka, ja bih rekao volje i odlučnosti, nešto zbog izbora u Crnoj Gori.  I jasno je da to treba sada promijeniti. Cilj mora biti da Europa opet dođe na 28 država članica, a ja sam siguran da 28. treba biti Crna Gora i svi ćemo biti na dobitku - i Europa i Crna Gora, ali i Hrvatska.  Zato pozivam da svi radimo na tome. Pozivam Crnu Goru da provede potrebne reforme, a vjerujem i siguran sam da ovaj Parlament, i ja osobno, u tome hoćemo biti veliki prijatelji i partneri Crnoj Gori.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Paulo Rangel
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Madam President, Minister, Commissioner, we know that Montenegro shares with us a history but also the future. We welcome the transition of government that was possible in the last year and that really shows that democracy is working in Montenegro. But we also call on the current government to speed up the reforms, to implement not only economic reforms but also the political ones that are required to accomplish the principles of rule of law and fundamental rights, the independence of the judiciary and all the mechanisms necessary to fight corruption. We want to see Montenegro as a partner, probably the front—runner of accession of the Balkans. This is the message that we have to the people of Montenegro. But don’t forget: you have to deliver and to deliver in the short run.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Thijs Reuten
Political group: S-D
Country: France
Language: EN

Madam President, the people of Montenegro deserve credible prospects for EU accession and they have my full support. But that ambition requires clear action from the country’s leadership, and now is the moment to set certain political differences aside and make the right choices in the interests of all Montenegrins. Because as the rapporteur rightly said, what truly improves everyday lives is clear rule of law, media freedom and anti-corruption reforms that only Montenegro’s government can implement, and it must be free to do so without foreign interference.  That is why the Council and the Commission must take decisive action to help Montenegro combat Russian and regional disinformation, to address China’s predatory lending practices, and acquire COVID vaccines. Especially now, we must stand side by side with the people of Montenegro and with the entire Western Balkans on the path to a shared destiny as Europeans.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Vladimír Bilčík
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: EN

Madam President, first I want to express my condolences to all victims of COVID-19 in Montenegro, a country hit especially hard by the pandemic. In this context I commend the peaceful and orderly conduct of parliamentary elections last August. As Chair of the European Parliament Delegation with Montenegro, I was pleased to establish good channels of communication with Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić and Speaker Becic, whom I met online on their first working day in office in Podgorica. Let us speak openly then today. Montenegro is at a crossroads. It has opened all negotiating chapters and closed three, but as a front-runner of the EU accession process, the country has been standing still for long months, and some actions by the new governing majority are raising important questions about Montenegro’s geopolitical orientation. We should all pay attention to Montenegro today. If this small country on the Adriatic turns East, it could have far-reaching consequences for the European perspective of the Western Balkans. I am concerned about the adoption of the Law on State Prosecution Services. It leaves an important space for the politicisation of Montenegro’s justice. Just like Podgorica has maintained full alignment with EU foreign policy, it should follow all recommendations of the Venice Commission and European institutions. European path is not about partial measures and voluntary choices from a given menu. It is about full commitment and building of trust with European partners. Important legislation on justice and citizenship must be passed with broad political and public support and according to European democratic standards and practices. We are all well aware that this is an undertaking that requires full political support across the political spectrum. This is why I also warn against parliamentary boycott. This is not a European way of solving political battles. Let me just conclude. We in this Parliament stand ready to support all genuine pro-EU reforms and work together with everyone who is seriously committed to making Montenegro the 28th Member State of the European Union.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Olivér Várhelyi
Language: EN

To move forward, progress in the area of rule of law will be essential and I look forward to clear progress in this area. With our world in a period of transition marked by a global pandemic, major geopolitical and economic power shifts, the EU has been and will continue to care for and stand by Montenegro as its first political trade and economic partner. This includes helping the country to overcome previous financial arrangements creating severe risks, be they political and/or financial, and I keep recalling that the entire Western Balkans region is a priority for us, for the EU, for the Commission, and for me personally.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Augusto Santos Silva
Language: PT

Gostaria também de agradecer o empenhamento do Parlamento Europeu e o apoio do Parlamento Europeu à política de alargamento. Gostaria de dizer que a política de alargamento é uma das prioridades da Presidência Portuguesa do Conselho da União Europeia e continua a ser o nosso objetivo lançar uma nova conferência intergovernamental com o Montenegro, assim como com a Sérvia, no final de junho próximo. E, finalmente, gostaria de dizer que o processo de integração é sempre um processo muito exigente. Saudamos os progressos feitos até agora pelo Montenegro, mas sublinhamos a importância de prosseguir com as reformas em áreas essenciais como a liberdade dos
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Rainer Wieland
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Die Aussprache ist geschlossen. Die Abstimmung über die Änderungsanträge findet heute, Dienstag, 18. Mai 2021, statt. Die Schlussabstimmung findet am Mittwoch, 19. Mai 2021, statt. Bevor wir die Aussprachen fortsetzen, gebe ich nun die Ergebnisse der ersten Abstimmungsrunde des heutigen Tages bekannt.
Debate: - Reports on Montenegro
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Andor Deli
Political group: NI
Country: Germany
Language: HU

Mivel az ország lakosságának nagy része a turizmusból él, kulcsfontosságú, hogy mielőbb újra induljon a gazdaság, visszatérhessenek a turisták az országba. Ennek pedig egyik legfontosabb feltétele az, hogy álljon rendelkezésre elég oltóanyag és éljenek az emberek az oltás lehetőségével. Montenegróban és az Európai Unióban egyaránt. Fontosnak tartom, hogy az EU fokozza a Montenegrónak és az egész térségnek nyújtott segítségét, úgy gazdasági értelemben, mint oltóanyagok tekintetében, hogy mielőbb visszatérhessen az élet a jól megszokott mederbe. A Fidesz-küldöttség tagjaként szavazatommal támogatom a jelentést.
Debate: The effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Rainer Wieland
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Als nächster Punkt der Tagesordnung folgt die Aussprache über den Bericht von María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos im Namen des Ausschusses für auswärtige Angelegenheiten über die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Menschenrechte und die Rolle von Umweltschützern in diesem Zusammenhang (
Debate: The effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Miguel Urbán Crespo
Country: Belgium
Language: ES

La lucha contra el cambio climático empieza por apoyar y proteger a estas personas, y esto pasa por medidas concretas —no solo por buenas palabras—, como exigir la cancelación de todos los proyectos que no hayan cumplido con la consulta previa como, por ejemplo, el proyecto de Agua Zarca, en Honduras, por el cual asesinaron a Berta Cáceres. Pero también pasa por no negociar ni ratificar acuerdos comerciales como el de Mercosur, que aumentarán la deforestación y la pérdida de biodiversidad.  Aunque muchos diputados de esta Cámara no se quieran enterar, no tenemos un planeta B. Tenemos que defender el medio ambiente y proteger a quien lo defiende.
Debate: The effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Karin Karlsbro
Country: Poland
Language: SV

Att miljöaktivister utgör ett hot mot auktoritära regimer och ofria samhällen är inget nytt, men det måste få ett slut.  Vi måste börja tala om demokratins roll för en hållbar utveckling. Utan yttrandefrihet och fria medier kan inte företag, myndigheter och beslutsfattare granskas. Utan rättsstat och skydd för civilsamhällesorganisationer lever miljöaktivister farligt, livsfarligt! Utan en fri akademi och fria forskare får vi inte fakta och sanning om tillståndet i miljön. Det allra viktigaste för en hållbar framtid skulle vara att alla länder blev demokratiska. Bland FN:s 17 globala hållbarhetsmål saknas det viktigaste – alla människors rätt till frihet och demokrati. Låt det bli det 18:e!
Debate: The effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter
Date: TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Speaker: Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Political group: PPE
Country: Spain
Language: ES

El Acuerdo de París —se ha dicho aquí—es el primer Tratado internacional que reconoce el vínculo entre la acción por el clima y los derechos humanos. La deforestación, las injusticias, la persecución o violaciones a sus familias, que padecen algunos defensores del medio ambiente, son, por desgracia, una realidad.  Decimos que somos, en la Unión Europea, una comunidad de valores. Hablamos siempre de justicia, de igualdad y de solidaridad, entre otros. Por eso, estamos obligados a ser proactivos y a adoptar medidas eficaces para mitigar los efectos de este cambio climático y mejorar la vida de las personas, de las poblaciones y de los países más vulnerables. Nuestro liderazgo debe basarse en el ejemplo. Por un lado, ser ejemplarizantes, pero también, por otro, crear un derecho global que conduzca a que el derecho a un medio ambiente saludable sea real.  Hemos aprobado el Pacto Verde, hemos aprobado que todas nuestras actuaciones se impregnen de derechos humanos, hemos impulsado la firma de muchos acuerdos para defender el medio ambiente, pero ahora necesitamos más implicación, más colaboración, liderar de una manera combativa esa defensa del medio ambiente. No hay justicia ambiental sin justicia social.