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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT2004

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Committee on Foreign Affairs

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AMENDMENTS1 - 188

Draft motion for a resolutionRia Oomen-Ruijten(PE414.936v01-00)

on Turkey's progress report 2008

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Amendment 1Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionCitation

Draft motion for a resolution Amendment

– having regard to the Negotiating Framework for Turkey of 3 October 2005,

– having regard to the Negotiating Framework for Turkey's EU accession of 3 October 2005,

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Amendment 2Emine Bozkurt, Véronique De Keyser, Inger Segelström

Draft motion for a resolutionCitation (new)


– having regard to its resolutions of 6 July 20051 and 13 February 20072 on women's role in social, economic and political life in Turkey,

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Amendment 3Maria Eleni Koppa

Draft motion for a resolutionCitation 5 a (new)


– having regard to the Commission's communication of 5 November 2008 entitled "Enlargement Strategy and Main

1 OJ C 157 E, 6.7.2006, p. 385.2 OJ C 287 E, 29.11.2007, p. 174


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Challenges 2008-2009";

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Draft motion for a resolutionCitation 5 b (new)


- having regard to its resolutions of 6 July 20051 and 13 February 20072 on the role of women in Turkey in social, economic and political life,

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Amendment 5Joost Lagendijk, Cem Özdemir

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital A


A. whereas negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting and open-ended process,

A. whereas negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the shared objective of the negotiations is accession; whereas negotiations are an open-ended process the outcome of which cannot be guaranteed in advance,

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Amendment 6Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Emilio Menéndez del 1 OJ C 157 E, 6.7.2006, p. 385.2 OJ C 287 E, 29.11.2007, p. 174.


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Valle, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato



A. whereas accession negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting and open-ended process,

A. whereas accession negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after unanimous approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for an open-ended process, with the shared objective of accession,

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Amendment 7Béatrice Patrie




A. whereas accession negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting and open-ended process, with the shared objective of accession,

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Amendment 8Josef Zieleniec, Michael Gahler, György Schöpflin, Nickolay Mladenov, Elmar Brok



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A. whereas accession negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting and open-ended process which should strengthen economic, political and human ties of the EU with Turkey,

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Amendment 9André Brie




A. whereas negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting and open-ended process, aspiring to full EU membership for Turkey,

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A. whereas negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval

A. whereas negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after approval


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by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting and open-ended process,

by the Council of the Negotiating Framework, and whereas the opening of those negotiations is the starting-point for a long-lasting process whose final objective is accession,

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Amendment 11Hannes Swoboda, Jan Marinus Wiersma





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Amendment 12Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital B


B. whereas Turkey has committed itself to reforms, good neighbourly relations and progressive alignment with the EU, and whereas these efforts should be viewed as an opportunity for Turkey itself to modernise,

B. whereas Turkey has committed itself to reforms, good neighbourly relations and progressive alignment with the EU, and whereas these efforts should be viewed as an opportunity for Turkey itself to furthermodernise,

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Amendment 13Josef Zieleniec, Michael Gahler, György Schöpflin, Nickolay Mladenov, Patrick Gaubert, Jacques Toubon, Elmar Brok

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas full compliance with all the Copenhagen criteria and EU integration capacity, in accordance with the conclusions of the December 2006 European Council meeting, remain the basis for accession to the EU,

C. whereas full compliance with all the Copenhagen criteria and EU integration capacity, in accordance with the conclusions of the December 2006 European Council meeting, remain the basis for accession to the EU, which should remain a community based on shared values,

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas full compliance with all the Copenhagen criteria and EU integration capacity, in accordance with the conclusions of the December 2006 European Council, remains the basis for accession to the EU;

C. whereas full compliance with all the Copenhagen criteria, in accordance with the conclusions of the December 2006 European Council, remains the basis for accession to the EU;

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Amendment 15Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Richard Howitt, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital C a (new)


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Ca. whereas Turkey is recognised as a freely operating market economy;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital C a (new)


Ca. whereas the European Union is confronted with enormous economic and social challenges which can only be met by developing a stronger feeling of solidarity and by concentrating efforts to promote the social cohesion of the Community and overcoming thedemographic deficit; whereas all EU bodies must initiate a reorientation of EU policies to focus on these priority problems in a Union of 27 Member States; whereas preparations for Turkish accession will make the need for reform considerably more pressing,

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Amendment 17Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Vural Öger

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital D


D. whereas the Commission concluded that 2008 had been marked by strong political tensions, and that the Turkish government

D. whereas the Commission concluded that 2008 had been marked by strong political tensions, as a result of which the Turkish


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had not, despite its strong mandate, put forward a consistent and comprehensive programme of political reforms,

government had not, despite its strong mandate, put forward a consistent and comprehensive programme of political reforms,

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital D a (new)


Da. whereas Turkey has in 2008 played a positive role through active diplomacy in the South Caucasus, the Middle East and Afghanistan, promoting stability and mediating between parties; whereas the country’s constructive role as a partner for peace represents a major positive contribution to Europe’s influence in those regions,

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Amendment 19Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital F a (new)


Fa. whereas the questioning of Turkey's EU membership perspective and public statements arguing against Turkey's accession are amongst the main reasons for the decrease in Turkish public support for, and the slowing-down of the reform process towards, accession,


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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital G a (new)


Ga. whereas a modern, democratic and secular Turkey could play a constructive role in promoting understanding between civilisations, not least because of itsspecial geographic situation as a country with seven neighbours – two of them being Iraq and Iran – and its position as a bridge between East and West, Islam and Christianity,

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Amendment 21Alexander Graf Lambsdorff

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 1


1. Is concerned to see in Turkey, for the third consecutive year, a continuous slowdown of the reform process, and calls on the Turkish government to prove its political will to continue the reform process to which it committed itself in 2005;

1. Is concerned to see in Turkey, for the third consecutive year, a continuous slowdown of the reform process, and calls on the Turkish government to prove its political will to continue the reform process to which it committed itself in 2005; stresses that such modernisation is first and foremost in Turkey's own interest and for the benefit of Turkish society as a whole;

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Amendment 22Richard Howitt, Vural Öger



1. Is concerned to see in Turkey, for the third consecutive year, a continuous slowdown of the reform process, and calls on the Turkish government to prove its political will to continue the reform process to which it committed itself in 2005;

1. Is concerned to see in Turkey, for the third consecutive year, a continuous slowdown of the reform process, and calls on the Turkish government to prove its political will to continue the reform process to which it committed itself in 2005; highlights the opportunity provided in this respect by the period following local elections in March 2009;

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Amendment 23Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Vural Öger



1. Is concerned to see in Turkey, for the third consecutive year, a continuousslowdown of the reform process, and calls on the Turkish government to prove its political will to continue the reform process to which it committed itself in 2005;

1. Is concerned to see in Turkey, for the third consecutive year, a slowdown of the reform process as a result of internal political tensions, and urges the Turkish government to prove its political will and strive to continue the reform process to which it committed itself in 2005;

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Amendment 24Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato



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2. Is concerned by the ongoing polarisation within Turkish society and between the main political parties, which has deepened in the course of 2008 and has negatively affected the functioning of the political institutions and the process of reforms;

2. Is concerned by the ongoing polarisation within Turkish society and between the main political parties, which has deepened in the course of 2008 and has negatively affected the functioning of the political institutions and the process of reforms;stresses that this could create obstacles to a successful EU accession process; calls on the Turkish government to continue to adhere strictly to the secular principles and to refrain from any statements or signals which could be interpreted as being religiously motivated; recalls that the government should represent Turkish society as a whole;

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3. Stresses that political reforms are at the heart of the reform process, and regrets that no comprehensive programme of political reforms has been adopted by the government;

3. Stresses that political reforms are at the heart of the reform process, and regrets that although domestic parliamentary debate continues on a number of reform issues, there is an absence of decisive action to both agree and implement a further programme of reforms;

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Amendment 26Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato



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4. Urges the leaders of the political parties to seriously seek dialogue and to agree, in a spirit of compromise, on a reform agenda for the modernisation of Turkey towards a stable, democratic, pluralist and prosperous society, guided by respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and based on the rule of law;

4. Urges the leaders of the political parties to seriously seek dialogue and to agree, in a spirit of compromise, on a reform agenda for the modernisation of Turkey designed to enhance stability, democracy and prosperity, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and on the rule of law;

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Amendment 27Philip Claeys



4. Urges the leaders of the political parties to seriously seek dialogue and to agree, in a spirit of compromise, on a reform agenda for the modernisation of Turkey towards a stable, democratic, pluralist and prosperous society, guided by respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and based on the rule of law;

4. Urges the leaders of the political parties to seriously seek dialogue and to agree, in a spirit of compromise, on a reform agenda for the modernisation of Turkey towards a stable, democratic, secular, pluralist and prosperous society, guided by respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and based on the rule of law;

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Amendment 28Geoffrey Van Orden



4. Urges the leaders of the political parties to seriously seek dialogue and to agree, in a spirit of compromise, on a reform agenda

4. Urges the leaders of the political parties to seriously seek dialogue and to agree, in a spirit of compromise, on a reform agenda


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for the modernisation of Turkey towards a stable, democratic, pluralist and prosperous society, guided by respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and based on the rule of law;

for the modernisation of Turkey towards a stable, democratic, secular, pluralist and prosperous society, guided by respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and based on the rule of law;

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Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 a (new)


4a. Asks the Council to unblock several chapters in order to give Turkey the chance to show its willingness to enhance the reform process; considers that it would be in the particular interests of both sides to open the energy chapter;

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5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are

5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; regards the end of legal restrictions on the wearing of headscarves in public institutions as detrimental to Turkey as a secular society in which the position of women is fully respected; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would


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closely involved in this constitutive process;

place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process;

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5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process;

5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core and guarantee the separation of powers and the democratic and secular nature of the Turkish State, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process;

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Amendment 32Emilio Menéndez del Valle



5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform 5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform


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comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process;

comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process; this is the only way of ensuring that the process extends to Turkish society as a whole and is successful;

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5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process;

5. Regrets that the initial effort to reform comprehensively the constitution resulted in dispute over the headscarf issue and generated further polarisation of society; calls on the Turkish government to resume its work on a new, civilian constitution ensuring equality for all which would place the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and social cohesionat its core, and urges the government to ensure that political parties and civil society, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, are closely involved in this constitutive process;

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Amendment 34Feleknas Uca



6. Is concerned by the closure cases opened in 2008 against two parliamentary parties; emphasises the need to amend, as a matter of priority, the legislation on political parties so as to bring it fully into line with the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission;

6. Is concerned by the closure cases opened in 2008 against two parliamentary parties; states that a closure would cause an escalation of tension in what is a sensitive political situation and would be a severe setback for the already fragile democracy; points out that banning the DTP would undermine the efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish issue; emphasises the need to amend, as a matter of priority, the legislation on political parties so as to bring it fully into line with the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission;

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6. Is concerned by the closure cases opened in 2008 against two parliamentary parties; emphasises the need to amend, as a matter of priority, the legislation on political parties so as to bring it fully into line with the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission;

6. Is concerned by the closure cases opened in 2008 against two parliamentary parties, especially the still pending case against the DTP; emphasises the need to amend, as a matter of priority, the legislation on political parties so as to bring it fully into line with the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and the recommendations of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission;

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6a. Calls on the Turkish government to allow all parties competing in the March 2009 local elections to be represented within the electoral commission;

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7. Regrets that no progress has been made on establishing full systematic civilian supervisory functions over the military and on strengthening the parliamentary oversight of military and defence policy;

7. Regrets that no progress has been made on establishing full systematic civilian supervisory functions over the military and on strengthening the parliamentary oversight of military and defence policy; calls on the government to investigate the background of the Aktütün case in conjunction with the responsibility of the Army General Staff for having failed to prevent the deaths of 17 soldiers;

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Amendment 38Richard Howitt



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7. Regrets that no progress has been made on establishing full systematic civilian supervisory functions over the military and on strengthening the parliamentary oversight of military and defence policy;

7. Calls for further progress to be made on establishing full systematic civilian supervisory functions over the military and on strengthening the parliamentary oversight of military and defence policy;

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8. Notes the progress made with regard to the development of a judicial reform strategy; points out, however, the urgent need for further systematic efforts enhancing the impartiality and professionalism of the judiciary, ensuring that members of the judiciary refrain from interfering in political debate and that they respect the standards of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR);

8. Notes the progress made with regard to the development of a judicial reform strategy; points out, however, the urgent need for further systematic efforts enhancing the impartiality and professionalism of the judiciary, ensuring that members of the judiciary refrain from interfering in political debate and that they respect the standards of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR); welcomes and supports continuing Commission assistance to Turkey in this respect;

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on establishing the Ombudsman's office; reiterates its calls for the Constitutional Court to proceed without delay to its final decision on the relevant legislation;

on establishing the Ombudsman's office; reiterates its calls for the Constitutional Court to proceed without delay to its final decision on the relevant legislation; asks the Turkish government to redraft and decide on the law on establishing the Ombudsman as soon as possible after delivery of the decision of the Constitutional Court;

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11. Welcomes the beginning of the trial against those accused of being members of the Ergenekon criminal organisation; encourages the authorities to continue investigations and to fully uncover the organisation's networks which reach into the state structures; is concerned about reports regarding the treatment of defendants in this case; urges the Turkish authorities to provide them with a fair trial and to adhere strictly to the principles of the rule of law;

11. Is concerned about statements in the Turkish press that the trial of certain individuals accused of involvement in an alleged plot to mount a coup against the government, and of aiding the clandestine terror group Ergenekon, is for the most part a frame-up coordinated by the AKP and a means enabling the government to suppress its political opponents; notes in this regard that the latest arrests took place just hours before the chief prosecutor of the Supreme Court of Appeals presented his oral arguments for banning the AKP;

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11. Welcomes the beginning of the trial against those accused of being members of the Ergenekon criminal organisation; encourages the authorities to continue investigations and to fully uncover the organisation's networks which reach into the state structures; is concerned about reports regarding the treatment of defendants in this case; urges the Turkish authorities to provide them with a fair trial and to adhere strictly to the principles of the rule of law;

11. Welcomes the beginning of the trial against those accused of being members of the Ergenekon criminal organisation; encourages the authorities to continue investigations and to fully uncover the organisation's networks which reach into the state structures; is concerned about reports regarding the treatment of defendants in this case; urges the Turkish authorities to provide them with a fair trial and to adhere strictly to the principles of the rule of law; also takes the view that the hypothesis of Ergenekon's involvement should be taken more seriously when considering other unsolved cases, such as the murder of Hrant Dink;

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12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws

12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing their views on the basis of Article 301 and other articles of the Penal Code, the Anti-Terror Law or the Press Law; is concerned about the frequent banning of websites; recalls that further legislative reforms are needed to ensure full respect of freedom of expression, in law and in practice, in line with the European Convention on Human Rights and the case-law of the European


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Turkey away from standards of a democratic, pluralistic society;

Court of Human Rights;

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12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fullyprotected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws Turkey away from standards of a democratic, pluralistic society;

12. Regrets that freedom of expression isstill not fully protected in Turkey, is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions, such as the Sakharov Prize laureate Leyla Zana; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards;

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12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that

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the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws Turkey away from standards of a democratic, pluralistic society;

the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people, including journalists and politicians, continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws Turkey away from standards of a democratic, pluralistic society; supports Commission assistance designed to provide local prosecutors and judges with training on upholding freedom of expression;

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12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws

12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violent opinions; reiterates that the deletion of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws


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12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing non-violentopinions; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws Turkey away from standards of a democratic, pluralistic society;

12. Regrets that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are still not fully protected in Turkey; is of the opinion that the amendment to Article 301 of the Penal Code, adopted in April 2008, was not sufficient, as people continue to be prosecuted for expressing opinions in a non-violent manner; reiterates that the repeal of Article 301 as well as a fundamental reform of the Penal Code is needed, together with a review of other laws used to arbitrarily restrict non-violent opinions, so as to ensure that freedom of expression is fully respected in line with ECHR standards; is concerned by the frequent website bans, the extent of which draws Turkey away from standards of a democratic, pluralistic society;

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guaranteed in Turkey; is especially concerned that lawsuits are brought to suppress publications that are critical of the government, and about the revocation by the government of the press accreditations of critical journalists; is concerned by the frequent banning of websites such as YouTube, the extent of which causes Turkey to diverge from the standards of a democratic, pluralistic society;

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Amendment 49Vittorio Agnoletto



12a. Expresses deep concern over the use by Turkey of several articles, other than Article 301, of the Criminal Code to prosecute writers, journalists, intellectuals, lawyers and many other defenders of free speech, includingArticles 215, 216 (incitement to hatred), 217, 220 (making propaganda for a criminal organisation) and 288 (attempt to influence a fair trial); calls on Turkey to remove all restrictions on freedom of expression;

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12a. Condemns the sentencing by a Turkish court of Sakharov Prize laureate Leyla Zana to 10 years in prison for having allegedly violated the Penal Code and the anti-terror law in nine different speeches; urges the Turkish government to ensure freedom of expression, and reiterates the need to repeal Article 301 and to undertake a fundamental reform of the Penal Code;

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Amendment 51Maria Eleni Koppa, Béatrice Patrie



12a. Deeply regrets that Leyla Zana, a Kurdish politician, member of the former Democracy Party (DEP) and 1995 Sakharov Prize laureate, was convicted on 8 December 2008 to ten years in prison and was deprived of her political rights for alleged “membership of a terrorist organisation”, under Article 314 of the Turkish Penal Code; regards this as a fragrant violation of freedom of speech in the candidate country;

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12a. Calls in this respect on the Turkish Minister of Justice swiftly to withdraw the charges made against all those who express non-violent opinions, such as Temel Demirer or Ahmet Altan and to acquit those who have already been sentenced in the first instance, such as Ragip Zarakolu;

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Amendment 53Frieda Brepoels



12a. Regards it as unacceptable that the Turkish Defence Minister should glorify the deportation policy pursued by the Turkish state in the first half of the twentieth century in a speech given at the Turkish embassy in Brussels on 10 November 2008 on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk;

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on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

torture in law enforcement; is deeply worried about the failure of the judiciary to uphold the rule of law and prosecute such cases in due process; takes note of the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

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13. Takes note of the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

13. Takes note of the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; is concerned about the increasing number of cases of torture and disproportionate use of power by the police in dealing with public demonstrations in 2008; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;


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13. Welcomes the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceber, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse, and the quick reaction of the judicial authorities; hopes that the court case brings to an end the culture of impunity; calls on the Turkishgovernment to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

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13. Takes note of the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places

13. Welcomes the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places


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of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts; calls for particular attention to be paid in this respect to the policing of, and arrests made during, demonstrations;

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Amendment 58Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Marco Cappato




13. Welcomes the apologies offered by the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; is concerned about cases of ill-treatment by the police; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

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13. Takes note of the apologies offered by 13. Takes note of the apologies offered by


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the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceper, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

the Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Sahin on behalf of the government to the family of Engin Ceber, who died in prison as a consequence of abuse; calls on the Turkish government to undertake further systematic efforts to eliminate torture and ill-treatment, inside and outside official places of detention; stresses in this regard that ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention against Torture would increase considerably the credibility of these efforts;

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14. Welcomes the work done by the Human Rights Investigation Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in its investigation of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and of the murder of journalist Hrant Dink; urges the Turkish authorities to follow up fully the findings of the Committee's reports;

14. Welcomes the work done by the Human Rights Investigation Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in its investigation of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and of the murder of journalist Hrant Dink; urges the Turkish authorities to follow up fully the findings of the Committee's reports as well as the findings of the report of the Prime Ministerial Inspection Board;

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14. Welcomes the work done by the Human Rights Investigation Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in its investigation of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and of the murder of journalist Hrant Dink; urges the Turkish authorities to follow up fully the findings of the Committee's reports;

14. Welcomes the work done by the Human Rights Investigation Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in its investigation of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and of the murder of journalist Hrant Dink; urges the Turkish authorities to follow up fully the findings of the Committee's reports; is concerned about breaches of the fundamental rights of homosexuals in Turkey and asks Turkey to combat all forms of discrimination in line with Article 13 of the EC Treaty, which requires equality for all regardless of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation;

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Amendment 62Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato



15. Takes note of the Commission's assessment that the Law on foundations adopted in February 2008 addresses a number of outstanding property-related issues concerning non-Muslim communities; urges the Turkish government to ensure that the law is implemented in line with the ECHR case-law, and to tackle the so far unresolved issue of properties seized and sold to third parties as well as that of properties of foundations fused before the adoption of the new legislation;

15. Welcomes the adoption in February 2008 of the Law on foundations and appreciates the Commission's assessment that the Law on foundations addresses a number of outstanding property-related issues concerning non-Muslim communities; urges the Turkish government to ensure that the law is implemented in line with the ECHR case-law, and to tackle the so far unresolved issue of properties seized and sold to third parties as well as that of properties of foundations fused before the adoption of the new legislation;


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16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating an environment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay;

16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating an environment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of theGreek Orthodox Halki Seminary and forthe Ecumenical Patriarch to have the right use his ecclesiastical title on all occasions; welcomes the ongoing talks between the government and Alevi leaders on long-standing issues, such as Alevi places of worship and the setting-up of a memorial commemorating the Sivas massacre, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay and to make state-run courses on religion non-compulsory;

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16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage increasing an environment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay;

16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship;encourages the government to grant legal recognition to all religious groups and to ensure that local authorities comply with the relevant legal provisions; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating an environment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay;

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16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of

16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of


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their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating anenvironment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay;

their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating an environment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay; regrets the planned expropriation of the Syriac Orthodox Monastery of St Gabriel in Tur Abdin and the court procedures against representatives of the monastery;

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16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable all religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating an environment conducive to full respect for freedom of religion in practice; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary and the

16. Reiterates that a legal framework developed in line with the ECHR case-law is still needed so as to enable Christian and minority religious communities to function without undue constraints, in particular as regards their legal status, training of clergy, election of their hierarchy, religious education and the construction of places of worship; encourages Turkish authorities, all political parties, civil society and the communities concerned to engage in creating an environment conducive to full respect for this freedom of religion; reiterates its call for the immediate re-opening of the Greek


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public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay;

Orthodox Halki Seminary and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch; regrets also that the situation of the Alevis, in particular as regards education and places of worship, has not improved, and calls on the Turkish government to address their concerns without delay;

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THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS TO BE RE-ORDERED SO THAT 17 BECOMES 18 AND 18 BECOMES 17

THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS TO BE RE-ORDERED SO THAT 17 BECOMES 18 AND 18 BECOMES 17

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to

17. Welcomes the recently declared unilateral ceasefire on the part of the PKK and calls on the Turkish government to use this as an opportunity to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative must include a political amnesty within the framework of a political solution and needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural


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public services; rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learnKurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting and in access to public services, and to allow elected officials to use a second language apart from Turkish in communicating with their constituents; welcomes the plans to start a public television channel in the Kurdish language and expects there to be no restrictions concerning the content of broadcasts;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting and peacefulsettlement of the Kurdish issue, which must lead to the recognition and noticeable improvement of the political, cultural, economic and social rights of citizens of Kurdish origin, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

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17. Supports the steps taken to date and the newly planned measures to enhance the economic, social and cultural development of the Kurdish region; calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services; welcomes the announcement that from 1 January 2009 a 24-hour television broadcast in the Kurdish language will be launched by the official television channel TRT;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private

17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private


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schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services; calls also on the Turkish Government to amend its laws on political parties in such a way that the use of languages other than Turkish in political life is no longer illegal;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, fully integrating them in all aspects of Turkish society, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to

17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to


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address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their culturalrights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their fundamental rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in daily life and in access to public services;

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17. Calls on the Turkish government to launch as a matter of priority a political initiative favouring a lasting settlement of the Kurdish issue, which initiative needs to address the economic and social opportunities of citizens of Kurdish origin, and to tangibly improve their cultural rights, including real possibilities to learn Kurdish within the public and private schooling system and to use it in broadcasting, in political and daily life and in access to public services;

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Leyla Zana, winner of the 1995 Sakharov Prize, for freely expressing opinions during public meetings in the course of her international political and moral activity, including at the European Parliament; considers the sentencehanded down to Leyla Zana to be incompatible with the democratic principles of freedom of expression and thought and calls for it to be overturned;

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18. Urges the Demokratik Toplum Partisi (Democratic Society Party - DTP) and all its elected members to distance themselves clearly from the Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (Kurdistan Workers' Party -PKK) and its terrorist activities, and appeals to all parties to contribute to a solution that enhances the stability, prosperity and integrity of the Turkish state;

18. Stresses the serious nature of the recent legal measures taken by the Turkish authorities against the DTP party (Demokratik Toplum Partisi) and its national parliamentary group, which are aimed at their dissolution; considers that direct dialogue with the elected representatives of Kurdish bodies, such as the DTP, is necessary and useful, and can certainly contribute to the stability and prosperity of Turkey as a whole; calls on the Turkish Government to act along these lines;

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18. Urges the Demokratik Toplum Partisi (Democratic Society Party – DTP) and all its elected members to distance themselves clearly from the Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (Kurdistan Workers’ Party –PKK) and its terrorist activities, and appeals to all parties to contribute to a solution that enhances the stability,prosperity and integrity of the Turkish state;

18. Urges the Demokratik Toplum Partisi (Democratic Society Party – DTP) and all its elected members to distance themselves clearly from all use of violence by the Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (Kurdistan Workers’ Party – PKK), calls on the DTP to take a part in persuading the PKK to call a halt to violence, and appeals to all parties to contribute to a solution that enhances the stability, prosperity and integrity of the Turkish state;

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18. Urges the Demokratik Toplum Partisi (Democratic Society Party - DTP) and all its elected members to distance themselves clearly from the Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (Kurdistan Workers' Party -PKK) and its terrorist activities, and appeals to all parties to contribute to a solution that enhances the stability, prosperity and integrity of the Turkish state; strongly condemns the court proceedings seeking to ban the DTP because such a ban will undermine the efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Kurdish issue;

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18. Urges the Demokratik Toplum Partisi (Democratic Society Party - DTP) and all its elected members to distance themselves clearly from the Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (Kurdistan Workers' Party -PKK) and its terrorist activities, and appeals to all parties to contribute to a solution that enhances the stability, prosperity and integrity of the Turkish state; speaks out strongly against closing down the DTP;

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18. Urges the Demokratik Toplum Partisi (Democratic Society Party - DTP) and all its elected members to distance themselves clearly from the terrorist Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (Kurdistan Workers' Party -PKK), and appeals to all parties to contribute to a solution that enhances the stability, prosperity and integrity of the Turkish state;

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18a. Points out that there can be no military solution to the Kurdish question and that attempting to find a political solution to the conflict would be in keeping with the spirit of the European Union accession negotiations;

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18a. Deplores the legal action being taken against the DTP and its representatives, who are being obstructed in the exercise of their democratic duty. Calls on the Turkish Government to take the necessary steps to enable the local elections to take place in accordance with the law on 29 March 2009;

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18b. Condemns the judgment of the Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court of 4 December 2008 sentencing the former Kurdish Member of Parliament and winner of the 1995 Sakharov Prize Leyla Zana to a further ten years in prison on a charge of membership of the PKK, when she has already spent ten years in prison between 1994 and 2004;

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19. Notes that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical consequences of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its consequences;

19. Notes that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical consequences of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; emphasises in this regard the serious defects of the Ilisu Dam, as clearly shown in the report by the committee of experts published on 5 March 2008, namely that none of the conditions attached to ECA (Export Credit Agency) support for the project have been fulfilled; therefore urges the Turkish government to halt the construction of the Ilisu Dam and to reconsider all the other questionable dam projects; calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its consequences;


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19. Welcomes the fact that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical consequences of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its consequences;

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19. Notes that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical consequences of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its

19. Notes that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of the south-east of Turkey; is, however, concerned about the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical consequences of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP); points in this connection to the direct impact of the planned dams on the water supplies of the neighbouring countries, Iraq and Syria, and calls on the


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consequences; government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan and to protect the rights of the population affected;

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19. Notes that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical problems of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its consequences, and to ensure close cooperation with local and regional authorities in the south-east of Turkey when preparing the study;

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19. Notes that the Turkish government has announced the guidelines and general content of a plan for the development of

19. Notes that the Turkish government has decided to complete the Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP) for the


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the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological, cultural and geopolitical consequences of its Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its consequences;

development of the south-east of Turkey; points, however, to the social, ecological and cultural consequences of the GAP, and calls on the government to take these issues fully into consideration as it continues its work on the plan; calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation of the planin the context of the accession negotiations;

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19a. Calls on the Commission to present a study on the GAP and its consequences and to closely monitor in its regular report the development of transboundary water cooperation in line with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and international conventions to which the EU is a party, as well as the implementation and enforcement of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive and all other pertinent EU nature protection legislation;

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reassess its position vis-à-vis the Ilisu Dam project, as well as the EU bodies monitoring the impact of internal displacement and what the potential effects of this project are on the already overpopulated urban centres of the Kurdish regions;

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20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of, minorities in accordance with the ECHR standards; urges the Turkish government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; calls for a cessation of state-fuelled media campaigns in Turkey, such as those directed against ethnic and religious minorities, e.g. Kurds and Christians; urges the Turkish State to openly denounce nationalist mob attacks on non-Muslims and to ensure that any police, intelligence and military officers involved in mobilising and organising youth for such attacks are brought to justice; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of, minorities in accordance with the ECHR standards; urges the Turkish government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

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20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of, minorities in accordance with ECHR standards; urges the Turkish government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of, minorities in accordance with ECHR standards; urges the Turkish government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages; expects the Commission at long last to make this a priority for attention and to issue the appropriate legal and political response in the event of failure to adhere to a specific timetable;

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20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of, minorities in accordance with the ECHR standards; urges the Turkish government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on NationalMinorities on issues such as the

20. Reiterates that European values of pluralism and diversity incorporate respect for a far wider definition of minorities compared to that adopted by Turkey in accordance with the Treaty of Lausanne; is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of,


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participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

minorities in accordance with the ECHR standards; urges the Turkish government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

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20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has made no progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, and protection of, minorities in accordance with the ECHR standards; urges the Turkish Government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

20. Is concerned about continuing hostility and violence against minorities; is concerned that Turkey has not made further progress on ensuring cultural diversity and promoting respect for, andprotection of, minorities; urges the Turkish Government to start the overdue dialogue with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on issues such as the participation of minorities in public life and broadcasting in minority languages;

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20a. Calls on Turkey to ratify the European Framework Convention on the Protection of Minorities as well as other UN instruments concerning minorities


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and to respect the existing cultural and minority rights of all groups; calls on the EU to apply pressure on the government of Turkey, as a potential member of the EU, to ratify the said Framework Convention;

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Amendment 98Metin Kazak, Vural Öger



20a. Calls on the Turkish government to take action against organisations and groups which stir up hostility against minorities and to protect all those who are threatened and fear for their lives, while making sustained efforts to create an environment conducive to full respect of fundamental human rights and freedoms;

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Amendment 99Maria Eleni Koppa, Béatrice Patrie



20a. Therefore calls on Turkey's authorities to promote the socio-cultural rights of the country's present and past minorities, especially those who have endured the state policy, such as Alevis, Armenians, Jews or Pontus Greeks;

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Amendment 100Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano



21. Calls on the Turkish government to seek solutions to preserve the bicultural character of the Turkish islandsGökceada (Imvros) and Bozcaada (Tenedos), and to address the problems encountered by members of the Greek minority with regard to their education and property rights;

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21. Calls on the Turkish government to seek solutions to preserve the bicultural character of the Turkish islands Gökceada (Imvros) and Bozcaada (Tenedos), and to address the problems encountered by members of the Greek minority with regard to their education and property rights;

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21. Calls on the Turkish government to seek solutions to preserve the bicultural character of the Turkish islands Gökceada (Imvros) and Bozcaada (Tenedos), and to address the problems encountered by members of the Greek minority with regard to their education and property rights;

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22. Welcomes the Commission's assessment that the legal framework guaranteeing women's rights and gender equality is broadly in place; is, however, of the view that it must start to have a positive effect on the situation of women in Turkey;

22. Welcomes the Commission's assessment that the legal framework guaranteeing women's rights and gender equality is broadly in place; is, however, of the view that it must start to have a positive effect on the situation of women in Turkey; urges the Turkish government to introduce reforms aimed at achieving de facto gender equality, empowering women, providing social security, eliminating the feminisation of poverty and eliminating violence against women, and to increase as a matter of urgency the participation of women in the labour market, education, science, and economic, social and political life; reiterates its frequent demands for a permanent Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee with full legislative powers in the Turkish Parliament as an essentialinstrument for improving the situation regarding women's rights and gender mainstreaming in Turkey, and points to upcoming local elections as an


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opportunity to remedy the low representation of women through means such as quotas for women on electoral lists;

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22. Welcomes the Commission's assessment that the legal framework guaranteeing women's rights and gender equality is broadly in place; is, however, of the view that it must start to have a positive effect on the situation of women in Turkey; notes that fewer than 40 women's refuges (shelters) are currently established by public funds in Turkey, compared to the more than 300 required by State law;

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22. Welcomes the Commission's assessment that the legal framework guaranteeing women's rights and gender equality is broadly in place; is, however, of the view that it must start to have a positive effect on the situation of women in Turkey and that the positive reforms and laws will finally be translated into an irreversible reality of widespread empowerment for


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women in Turkey;

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22a. Welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals not to uphold the decision banning the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) interest group Lambdaistanbul; is concerned about the continuing discrimination against LGBT people in Turkey;

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22a. Calls on the Turkish government to return to their legal owners all the properties which have been seized and confiscated in various ways since the Treaty of Lausanne began to be implemented;

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23. Is concerned that the number of reported so-called "honour killings" is increasing in Turkey, and calls on the Turkish authorities and civil society to intensify their efforts to prevent these killings, domestic violence and forced marriages;

23. Is concerned that the number of reported so-called "honour killings" is increasing in Turkey, and calls on the Turkish authorities and civil society to intensify their efforts to prevent these killings, domestic violence and forced marriages; welcomes the increase in the number of shelters, but calls urgently for effective and sustainable policies on budgetary and staffing matters, and for support for women and their children after they leave the shelters; asks the Turkish government to combat the trafficking of women in close cooperation with the EU Member States.

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23. Is concerned that the number of reported so-called "honour killings" is increasing in Turkey, and calls on the Turkish authorities and civil society to intensify their efforts to prevent these killings, domestic violence and forced marriages;

23. Welcomes action aimed at eliminating "honour killings" for Turkish society but remains concerned that the number of reported so-called "honour killings" is increasing in Turkey, and calls on the Turkish authorities and civil society to intensify their efforts to prevent these killings, domestic violence and forced marriages;

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Amendment 110Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Emilio Menéndez del Valle , Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Richard Howitt, Marco Cappato



24. Welcomes the Commission's assessment classifying Turkey as a functioning market economy;

24. Welcomes the Commission's assessment that Turkey is a functioning market economy and shares that assessment;

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25. Notes that although economic growth in Turkey slowed in 2008, its overall economic performance demonstrated, in the Commission's view, that the foundations and resilience of the Turkish economy are substantially stronger than some years ago; notes that the impact of the global financial crisis on the Turkish banking system has remained limited so far, but is concerned about the effect of the crisis on economic growth; asks the Commission to report specifically on the consequences of the crisis for the Turkish economy; encourages the Turkish government to continue its close cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and other international and European financial institutions;

25. Notes that although economic growth in Turkey slowed in 2008, its overall economic performance demonstrated, in the Commission's view, that the foundations and resilience of the Turkish economy are substantially stronger than some years ago; is at the same time concerned about the negative social side-effects manifested most visibly by the uneven distribution of the results of the previous positive economic development; notes that the impact of the global financial crisis on the Turkish banking system has remained limited so far, but is concerned about the effect of the crisis on economic growth; asks the Commission to report specifically on the consequences of the crisis for the Turkish economy; encourages the Turkish government to continue its close cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and other international and European financial institutions;


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25. Notes that although economic growth in Turkey slowed in 2008, its overall economic performance demonstrated, in the Commission's view, that the foundations and resilience of the Turkish economy are substantially stronger than some years ago; notes that the impact of the global financial crisis on the Turkish banking system has remained limited so far, but is concerned about the effect of the crisis on economic growth; asks the Commission to report specifically on the consequences of the crisis for the Turkish economy; encourages the Turkish government to continue its close cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and other international and European financial institutions;

25. Notes that although economic growth in Turkey slowed in 2008, its overall economic performance demonstrated that the foundations and resilience of the Turkish economy are substantially stronger than some years ago; notes that the impact of the global financial crisis on the Turkish banking system has remained limited so far, but is concerned about the effect of the crisis on economic growth; asks the Commission to report specifically on the consequences of the crisis for the Turkish economy; encourages the Turkish government to continue its close cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and other international and European financial institutions;

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Amendment 113Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionHeading after Paragraph 25


Ability to take on the obligations of membership

State of play in the accession negotiations


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Amendment 114Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 25 a (new) to be placed after heading


25a. Calls on both Turkey and the EU to engage positively in efforts to strengthen further the momentum for reforms and to commit themselves wholeheartedly to the process of Turkish accession to the EU; underlines that tactful and constructive dialogue between the partners in the negotiations is necessary in order to maintain and promote the support of the Turkish public for the necessary reforms on the way to EU membership;

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Amendment 115Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato, István Szent-Iványi, Emilio Menéndez del Valle



25b. Recalls that when the Council, acting by unanimity on a proposal by the Commission, lays down benchmarks for the provisional closure and, where appropriate, for the opening of each chapter, Member States should refrain from using their veto for purposes other than those relevant for the chapter concerned;


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Amendment 116Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Richard Howitt, Marco Cappato



26. Regrets that a number of commitments made by Turkey within the EC-Turkey customs union remain unfulfilled, distorting bilateral trade relations;

26. Takes note of the fact that the customs union between the EC and Turkey has not yet been fully put into practice;

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26. Regrets that a number of commitments made by Turkey within the EC-Turkey customs union remain unfulfilled, distorting bilateral trade relations; regrets that the Commission likewise falls short on fulfilling all its contractual obligations; in that respect, calls on the Commission to lift non-tariff import barriers in the area of transportation; calls on the Commission to include Turkey through parallel agreements when concluding free trade agreements with third countries;

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26. Regrets that a number of commitments made by Turkey within the EC-Turkey customs union remain unfulfilled, distorting bilateral trade relations; calls on the Council and the Commission to include Turkey in negotiations on free trade agreements with third countries;

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Amendment 119Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano



26a. Points out that, under the Customs Union, Turkey is obliged to negotiate and conclude free trade agreements (FTAs) with third countries with which the EU has concluded FTAs; regrets that, in that respect, Turkey faces difficulties as some third countries are unwilling to enter into FTA negotiations with Turkey; underlines that Turkey is in an asymmetric situation in this regard as Turkey does not take part in the decision-making mechanism; calls on the Commission and the Council to consider whether the inclusion of Turkey in the impact assessment studies of prospective FTAs between the EU and third countries would be possible; calls on the Commission and the Council to further strengthen the transmission of information on the EU´s position and the state of play of the FTA negotiations in due time before and after every


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negotiation round;

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26a. Calls on the Council and the Commission to initiate a visa facilitation programme for business people, students, artists and NGOs, with a view to improving economic and cultural ties between the EU and Turkey;

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27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; recalls that the non-fulfilment of Turkey's commitments by December 2009 will further seriously affect the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;

27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; reminds Turkey that failure to implement these will result in eight negotiating chapters being frozen, whichwill further seriously affect the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;


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27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; recalls that the nonfulfilment of Turkey's commitments by December 2009 will further seriously affect the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;

27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; recalls that the nonfulfilment of Turkey's commitments is seriously affecting the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;

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Amendment 123Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Evgeni Kirilov, Marco Cappato



27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; recalls that the non-fulfilment of Turkey's commitments by December 2009 will further seriously affect the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues

27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11


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covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;

December 2006;

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27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; recalls that the nonfulfilment of Turkey's commitments by December 2009 will further seriously affect the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;

27. Regrets that the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto have not yet been implemented fully by the Turkish government; recalls that the nonfulfilment of Turkey's commitments will further seriously affect the process of negotiations; invites the Council to continue to follow up and review progress made on the issues covered by the declaration of the Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005 in accordance with its conclusions of 11 December 2006;

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progress has been achieved with regard to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities; reiterates that providing access to education for all is not just a good strategy for the inclusion of minorities but also the basis for a prosperous and modern society; views the plan to open departments for Armenian and Kurdish studies at Turkish universities as a sign of goodwill that needs to be followed up by concrete action;

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Amendment 126Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Marco Cappato



27a. Calls on the Turkish government to draw up and implement communications strategies to ensure public support for Turkey's accession to the EU; therefore calls on the Commission and the EU Member States to actively contribute tomeeting this challenge;

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Amendment 127Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato



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market economy is the basis for a socially coherent society and one of the keys to stability and prosperity; welcomes in this regard the adoption of the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law as a contribution to strengthening the social cohesion of Turkish society;

Insurance and General Health Insurance Law as a contribution to strengthening the social cohesion of Turkish society;points out in this regard that a socially oriented market economy is the basis for a socially coherent society and one of the keys to stability and prosperity;

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29. Also welcomes the adoption of the employment package in May 2008 by the Turkish Parliament, aimed at promoting job opportunities for women, young people and people with disabilities; is concerned, however, about the ongoing weakness of the employment market, which engages only 43% of the working-age population, and is particularly worried about the decreasing overall rate of employment of women; encourages the Turkish government to take further action to tackle the problem of the black economy;

29. Also welcomes the adoption of the employment package in May 2008 by the Turkish Parliament, aimed at promoting job opportunities for women, young people and people with disabilities; is concerned, however, about the ongoing weakness of the employment market, which engages only 43% of the working-age population, and is particularly worried about the decreasing overall rate of employment of women; encourages the Turkish government to take further action to tackle the problem of the informal economy and to take adequate steps to ensure that women can really take advantage of childcare facilities as granted in the employment package;

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Amendment 129Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Evgeni Kirilov, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato, Emilio Menéndez del Valle



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29. Also welcomes the adoption of the employment package in May 2008 by the Turkish Parliament, aimed at promoting job opportunities for women, young people and people with disabilities; is concerned, however, about the ongoing weakness of the employment market, which engages only 43% of the working-age population, and is particularly worried about the decreasing overall rate of employment of women; encourages the Turkish government to take further action to tackle the problem of the black economy;

29. Also welcomes the adoption of the employment package in May 2008 by the Turkish Parliament, aimed at promoting job opportunities for women, young people and people with disabilities; is concerned, however, about the ongoing weakness of the employment market, which engages only 43% of the working-age population, and is particularly worried about the decreasing overall rate of employment of women; encourages the Turkish government to take further action to tackle the problem of the informal economy;

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31. Takes note of the progress made in the area of health protection; is concerned, however, that no progress can be reported on mental health; urges the Turkish authorities to make more resources available for mental health care, and to find a solution to the problem of inadequate general medical care and treatment of people with mental disabilities in mental health hospitals and rehabilitation centres;

31. Takes note of the progress made in the area of health protection; is concerned, however, that no progress can be reported on mental health; urges the Turkish authorities to make more resources available for mental health care, and to find a solution to the problem of inadequate general medical care and treatment of people with mental disabilities in mental health hospitals and rehabilitation centres; calls for the treatment of children and adults with disabilities in institutions to fully respect their human rights;

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32. Regrets that no progress has been made on amending the legislation on trade union rights, and emphasises that greater effort is needed to ensure that relevant International Labour Organization conventions are fully respected;

32. Calls on the Turkish Parliament to adopt a new law on trade unions that is in line with the relevant International Labour Organization conventions and EU standards; calls on the Turkish authorities to find a solution, together with the trade unions, that enables peaceful demonstrations to take place on 1 May on Taksim Square in Istanbul;

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Amendment 132Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Marco Cappato




32. Welcomes the ongoing debate in the Turkish Parliament on amending the legislation on trade union rights, and emphasises that greater effort is needed to ensure that relevant International Labour Organization conventions are fully respected; notes that, despite the fact that regulations on union formation andmembership were eased in 2004, trade union activities remain subject to constraints; notes that it is still necessary to appear before a notary in order to record affiliation to a trade union; encourages the government to establish unrestricted rights to access trade unions;

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32. Expresses concern at police actions in relation to legitimate and peaceful demonstrations organised by trade unions in Turkey, which constitute a restriction on freedom of association; regrets that no progress has been made on amending the legislation on trade union rights, and emphasises that greater effort is needed to ensure that relevant International Labour Organization conventions are fully respected;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to

34. Deplores the fact that Turkey is still impeding substantial progress in efforts to secure a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus question; considers that the occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkish troops constitutes a violation of public international law; calls on Turkey, therefore, to initiate an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Northern Cyprus;


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negotiate freely their country's future;

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34.Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future;

34.Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; welcomes the decision of the National Security Council in April 2008 to endorse the current negotiations, with the implicit acceptance of a withdrawal of the bulk of Turkey's armed forces from Cyprus; urges the Grand National Assembly to demonstrate support for the Turkish government's constructive approach to the reunification of the island on a bizonal federal basis;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future;

34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; urges the Grand National Assembly and the Turkish government to facilitate a suitable climate for the negotiations by effecting the withdrawal of the bulk of the Turkish forces from Cyprus and thus demonstrating clearly a constructive approach to the current efforts aimed at reunification of the island on a bi-zonal federal basis;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on

34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; welcomes the renewed commitment of both political leaders on both sides to a negotiated solution and supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire


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Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future;

including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future; calls on Turkey to commit itself to the withdrawal of its troops as part of a comprehensive solution;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in the utmost conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; endorses the settlement of the conflict with a minimal military presence in the island; and urges all parties involved to adopt a constructive approach to the reunification of the island on a bi-zonal federal basis;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after separate and simultaneous referenda by the two communities; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future; calls also upon Turkey to cease interfering in any way in the Republic of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone, in particular in ongoing exploration operations for hydrocarbons;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the acquis communautaire including the four

34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions and on the principles on which the European Union is founded; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept any agreement reached by them provided that it is in conformity with the principles on which the EU is founded and that it is


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fundamental freedoms and that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future;

accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations by withdrawing Turkish forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future;

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34. Stresses the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question based on UN Security Council resolutions; supports the ongoing direct negotiations by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and will accept agreement reached by them provided that it is accepted after a referendum; calls on Turkey and Greece to facilitate a suitable climate for negotiations, including by withdrawal ofany forces and allowing the two leaders to negotiate freely their country's future;

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right, based on the law of the sea, to claim its rights and conduct searches within its exclusive economic zone; condemns the harassment and intimidation by a Turkish frigate of a Greek Cypriot oil search mission in November 2008, and finds it unacceptable that Turkey calls into question sovereign rights concerning the exploitation of marine wealth that Cyprus possesses under international law;

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Amendment 143Evgeni Kirilov



34a. Encourages greater transborder cooperation between local authorities, business people and other local partners with the neighbouring EU members Greece and Bulgaria;

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35. Condemns the violence perpetrated by the PKK and other terrorist groups on Turkish soil; reiterates its solidarity with Turkey in the fight against terrorism and once again calls on the PKK to declare and respect an immediate and unconditional ceasefire;

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35. Condemns the violence perpetrated by the PKK and other terrorist groups on Turkish soil; notes that in view of this violence in south-eastern Turkey, there can be no question of a 'normalisation' of the Kurdish question, that the Turkish government has no overall vision for solving this problem and that the European Union is also sending conflicting signals to Turkey, ranging from assurances that it is pursuing a necessary anti-terrorism policy to appeals to respect human rights; reiterates itsdemand to the PKK to declare and respect an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, and calls upon Turkey, subject to this condition, for its part, to launch negotiations with the PKK to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict;

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35. Condemns the violence perpetrated by the PKK and other terrorist groups on Turkish soil; reiterates its solidarity with Turkey in the fight against terrorism and once again calls on the PKK to declare and

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respect an immediate and unconditional ceasefire;

respect an immediate and unconditional ceasefire;

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35. Calls on both Turkey and the PKK to call a halt forthwith to all hostile military operations so as to provide political space in which to address the Kurdish questions through political dialogue; condemns the violence perpetrated by all terrorist groupsin Turkey;

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Amendment 148Georgios Georgiou



35a. Calls upon Turkey to withdraw its army of occupation from Cyprus, an EU Member State, as the UN Security Council has repeatedly demanded;

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36. Welcomes the communication and cooperation developed over the last yearbetween Turkish and Iraqi authorities, including the contacts between Turkey and the Kurdish regional government; encourages those authorities to further intensify their cooperation, so as to ensure that terrorist attacks from Iraqi territory are prevented under Iraqi responsibility, to guarantee stability and to contribute to the economic development of the whole Turkish-Iraqi neighbourhood area; recalls its earlier appeals to the Turkish government to respect, when conducting anti-terrorist operations, Iraq's territorial integrity, human rights and the rule of law, and to make sure that civilian casualties are avoided;

36. Welcomes the strengthening of bilateral relations between Turkey and Iraq, including contacts with the Kurdish regional authorities; encourages the Turkish and Iraqi governments to further intensify security cooperation in order to prevent terrorist attacks against Turkish territory; recalls its earlier appeals to the Turkish government to respect, when conducting anti-terrorist operations, human rights and the rule of law, and to make sure that civilian casualties are avoided; notes that such operations should be conducted in collaboration and agreement with the government of Iraq and in respect of its sovereignty and territorial integrity; encourages Turkey to resolve water disputes while respecting Iraq's recognised "river rights" on the Tigris and the Euphrates;

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36. Welcomes the communication and cooperation developed over the last year between Turkish and Iraqi authorities, including the contacts between Turkey and the Kurdish regional government; encourages those authorities to further intensify their cooperation, so as to ensure that terrorist attacks from Iraqi territory are prevented under Iraqi responsibility, to guarantee stability and to contribute to the economic development of the whole Turkish-Iraqi neighbourhood area; recalls

36. Welcomes the communication and cooperation developed over the last year between Turkish and Iraqi authorities, including the contacts between Turkey and the Kurdish regional government in Northern Iraq; encourages those authorities to further intensify their cooperation, so as to ensure that terrorist attacks from Iraqi territory are prevented under Iraqi responsibility, to guarantee stability and to contribute to the economic development of the whole Turkish-Iraqi


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its earlier appeals to the Turkish government to respect, when conducting anti-terrorist operations, Iraq's territorial integrity, human rights and the rule of law, and to make sure that civilian casualties are avoided;

neighbourhood area; recalls its earlier appeals to the Turkish government to respect, when conducting anti-terrorist operations, Iraq's territorial integrity, human rights and the rule of law, and to make sure that civilian casualties are avoided;

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Amendment 151Philip Claeys,



36. Welcomes the communication and cooperation developed over the last year between Turkish and Iraqi authorities, including the contacts between Turkey and the regional government; encourages those authorities to further intensify their cooperation, so as to ensure that terrorist attacks from Iraqi territory are prevented under Iraqi responsibility, to guarantee stability and to contribute to the economic development of the whole Turkish-Iraqi neighbourhood area; recalls its earlier appeals to the Turkish government to respect, when conducting anti-terrorist operations, Iraq's territorial integrity, human rights and the rule of law, and to make sure that civilian casualties are avoided;

36. Welcomes the communication and cooperation developed over the last year between Turkish and Iraqi authorities, including the contacts between Turkey and the regional government; encourages those authorities to further intensify their cooperation, so as to ensure that terrorist attacks from Iraqi territory are prevented under Iraqi responsibility, to guarantee stability and to contribute to the economic development of the whole Turkish-Iraqi neighbourhood area; stresses again that any unilateral military operation in Northern Iraq constitutes a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Iraq, which is unacceptable to the EU;

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36a. Commends the Turkish initiative for a Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Pact in order to prevent future conflicts in the Caucasus region;

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37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hope that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on Turkey to officially acknowledge the genocide against the Armenians and to present its apologies to Armenia and the Armenian people; stresses that only by means of such an acknowledgement can a serious starting-point be established for a process of reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia;

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37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process; asks Armenia in this respect to give serious consideration to the Turkish proposal to set up a joint committee of historians to look into the tragic events of the past;

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37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present

37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, respecting the principles of


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and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

truth and reconciliation and allowing for a frank and open discussion on the Armenian genocide; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

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Amendment 156Patrick Gaubert, Jacques Toubon



37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

37. Welcomes the visit of President Gül to Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; once again calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the truth, allowing for a frank and open discussion of the Armenian genocide; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

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Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; onceagain calls on the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

Armenia in September 2008 following an invitation from President Sarkisian, and hopes that it will indeed foster a climate favourable to the normalisation of relations between their countries; calls on the Turkish government to re-open its border with Armenia and to restore full economic and political relations with Armenia; welcomes the incipient moves by the Turkish and Armenian governments to start a process of reconciliation, in respect of the present and the past, allowing for a frank and open discussion of past events; calls on the Commission to facilitate this reconciliation process;

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Amendment 158Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Richard Howitt, Marco Cappato



38. Appreciates the continued efforts of the Turkish and Greek governments to improve bilateral relations; reiterates that the repeal of the casus belli declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1995 would provide an important impetus for further improvement of those relations; recalls that Turkey has committed itself to good neighbourly relations and calls on the Turkish government to make serious and intensive efforts to resolve any outstanding dispute peacefully and in accordance with the UN Charter, other relevant international conventions and bilateral agreements and obligations;

38. Appreciates the continued efforts of the Turkish and Greek governments to improve bilateral relations; recalls that Turkey has committed itself to good neighbourly relations and calls on the Turkish and Greek governments to make serious and intensive efforts to resolve any outstanding dispute peacefully and in accordance with the UN Charter, other relevant international conventions and bilateral agreements and obligations;

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38. Appreciates the continued efforts of the Turkish and Greek governments toimprove bilateral relations; reiterates that the repeal of the casus belli declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1995 would provide an important impetus for further improvement of those relations; recalls that Turkey has committed itself to good neighbourly relations and calls on the Turkish government to make serious and intensive efforts to resolve any outstanding dispute peacefully and in accordance with the UN Charter, other relevant international conventions and bilateral agreements and obligations;

38. Appreciates the continued efforts of the Turkish and Greek governments to improve bilateral relations; reiterates that the repeal of the casus belli declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1995 would provide an important impetus for further improvement of those relations; recalls that Turkey has committed itself to good neighbourly relations and calls on the Turkish and Greek governments to make serious and intensive efforts to resolve any outstanding dispute peacefully and in accordance with the UN Charter, other relevant international conventions and bilateral agreements and obligations;

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Amendment 160Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Richard Howitt, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Jo Leinen, Marco Cappato



39. Recognises Turkey's ambition of becoming a Eurasian energy hub and the role it can play in contributing to Europe's energy security; commends the progress achieved by Turkey in the field of energy; recalls its above-mentioned resolution of 24 October 2007 supporting the opening of negotiations on this chapter and regrets that no agreement has been reached on this in the Council; encourages Turkey to join the European Energy Community as a full

39. Recognises Turkey's ambition of becoming a Eurasian energy hub and the role it can play in contributing to Europe's energy security; commends the progress achieved by Turkey in the field of energy; recalls its above-mentioned resolution of 24 October 2007 supporting the opening of negotiations on this chapter, regrets that no agreement has been reached on this in the Council and calls on Member States to make swift progress in this respect;


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member, so as to strengthen energy cooperation between the EU and Turkey, which can benefit all parties involved; calls on Turkey to fully support the Nabucco pipeline project, which is a European priority project, and expects that an inter-governmental agreement aimed at bringing the pipeline into operation will be concluded soon;

encourages Turkey to join the European Energy Community as a full member, so as to strengthen energy cooperation between the EU and Turkey, which can benefit all parties involved; calls on Turkey to fully support the Nabucco pipeline project, which is a European priority project, and expects that an inter-governmental agreement aimed at bringing the pipeline into operation will be concluded soon;

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39. Recognises Turkey's ambition of becoming a Eurasian energy hub and the role it can play in contributing to Europe's energy security; commends the progress achieved by Turkey in the field of energy; recalls its above-mentioned resolution of 24 October 2007 supporting the opening of negotiations on this chapter and regrets that no agreement has been reached on this in the Council; encourages Turkey to join the European Energy Community as a full member, so as to strengthen energy cooperation between the EU and Turkey, which can benefit all parties involved; calls on Turkey to fully support the Nabucco pipeline project, which is a European priority project, and expects that an inter-governmental agreement aimed at bringing the pipeline into operation will be concluded soon;

39. Recognises Turkey's ambition of becoming a Eurasian energy hub and the role it can play in contributing to Europe's energy security; commends the progressachieved by Turkey in the field of energy; recalls its above-mentioned resolution of 24 October 2007 supporting the opening of negotiations on this chapter, regrets that no agreement has been reached on this in the Council and calls on Member States to make swift progress in this respect; encourages Turkey to join the European Energy Community as a full member, so as to strengthen energy cooperation between the EU and Turkey, which can benefit all parties involved; calls on Turkey to fully support the Nabucco pipeline project, which is a European priority project, and expects that an inter-governmental agreement aimed at bringing the pipeline into operation will be concluded soon;

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39a. Expresses its concern at the decision to build a nuclear power station in the seismically active region of Akkuyu; calls upon Turkey to sign the International Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management;

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40. Takes note of the progress made in the area of migration and asylum; regrets, however, that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, and calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, including through proper implementation of the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement;

40. Takes note of the progress made in the area of migration and asylum; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement;

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40. Regrets that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, and calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, including through proper implementation of the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa lists;

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40. Takes note of the progress made in the area of migration and asylum; regrets, however, that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, and calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, including through proper implementation of the existingbilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that

40. Takes note of the progress made in the area of migration and asylum, recognising the heavy pressure on Turkey as a transit route for illegal migration to the European Union; regrets, however, that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, and calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, including through proper


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no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement;

implementation of the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement; calls for full respect of the human rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, including open and unrestricted access to all detention centres by the UN High Commission for Refugees;

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Amendment 166Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Jules Maaten




40. Regrets that only limited progress has been made in the area of migration and asylum; expresses serious concerns that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, the signing of which is a condition for a visa facilitation agreement; calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, especially through proper implementation of the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; regrets that no development can bereported on alignment with EU visa policy and in particular the visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement;

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40. Regrets that only limited progress has been made in the area of migration and asylum; expresses serious concerns that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, the signing of which is a pre-condition for a visa facilitation agreement; calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, first of all by properly implementing the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa policy and in particular the visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement;

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40. Takes note of the progress made in the area of migration and asylum; regrets, however, that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, and calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, including through

40. Takes note of the progress made in the area of migration and asylum; regrets, however, that Turkey has not, since December 2006, resumed the negotiations on a readmission agreement with the EC, and calls on the Turkish government to intensify its cooperation with the EU on migration management, including through


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proper implementation of the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish governmentto start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement;

proper implementation of the existing bilateral readmission agreements and protocols with Member States; notes that no development can be reported on alignment with EU visa lists; calls on the Commission and the Turkish government to start negotiations on a visa facilitation agreement; urges the Member States to ease visa restrictions for bona fide travellers such as students, academics or businessmen;

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40a. Refers to the results of a study released in December 2006 by Hacettepe University and commissioned by the Turkish government, which concluded that an estimated 953 680 to 1 301 200 persons were displaced by conflict in the south-east between 1986 and 2005; welcomes the Law on compensation for damage arising from terror and combating terror (Law 5233) and its extension until May 2008; points out, however, that the extension of the compensation law alone does not address its inadequacies such as unreasonable documentation requirements, levels of compensation far below standards established by the ECHR, and no realistic avenues of appeal; calls on the Turkish government to remove the legal and practical deficiencies, and to provide the financial and other support needed in order to properly address the return and compensation of internally displaced persons;


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41. Welcomes the launch in September 2008 of a new generation of projects aimed at enhancing the dialogue between civil society in Turkey and in the EU; asks the Commission to report on activities carried out within the framework of the EU-Turkey Civil Society Dialogue; reiterates its call on the Turkish government to involve civil society more closely in the reform process;

41. Welcomes the launch in September 2008 of a new generation of projects aimed at enhancing the dialogue between civil society in Turkey and in the EU; asks the Commission to report on activities carried out within the framework of the EU-Turkey Civil Society Dialogue; reiterates its call on the Turkish government to involve civil society more closely in the reform process; calls for these efforts to be hugely increased in the future;

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Amendment 171Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, István Szent-Iványi, Emilio Menéndez del Valle



41a. Regrets the decrease of Turkish public support for EU accession, and is particularly worried about this decrease amongst the younger generation in Turkey; therefore calls on the Turkish government to develop a coherent communication strategy, covering the challenges and benefits that go hand in hand, in order to inform and stimulate dialogue with Turkish citizens about the negotiation process and the future


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accession of Turkey to the EU;

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42a. Considers it important for the Turkish government to redouble its efforts to explain to the public that the process of Turkey’s accession to the Union involves a continuous domestic reform process in which the yardstick for success is not the fulfilment of certain individual measures but the attainment of a universal standard in terms of democratisation and politicalliberalisation, so as to change not merely certain practices but public and official mindsets;

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Amendment 173Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Marco Cappato



42a. Welcomes the nomination of Istanbul as European Capital of Culture 2010, and sees this as an opportunity to strengthen the positive commitment of both Turkish citizens and citizens of the EU to the Turkish efforts to become, in the future, a member of the EU following a successful negotiation process;


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Amendment 174Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Evgeni Kirilov, Emilio Menéndez del Valle, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Jo Leinen, István Szent-Iványi, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 42 b (new) – to be inserted after the heading "Cooperation on international and global issues"


42b. Recognizes that Turkey’s geostrategic position in the region, together with a number of transnational issues (e.g. energy, water resources, transport, border management, the fight against terrorism), the dynamism of its economy and its human resources, enables it to play an important role in addressing the different challenges faced by the region and the future development of the common foreign and security policy;

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42b. Emphasises that, unlike in previous negotiations, in the case of Turkey it would be necessary to keep the European public continuously and intensively informed about the negotiations themselves and Turkey's progress in that regard; is therefore convinced that Turkey's accession to the EU requires a balanced dialogue on a vertical and horizontal level, between the citizens and


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the political elite, and between Europeans;

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Amendment 176Vural Öger, Pasqualina Napoletano, Metin Kazak, Marco Cappato

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 42 c (new) – to be inserted after the heading "Cooperation on international and global issues"


42c. Welcomes the initiative by the Turkish government to create a Caucasus Platform in the aftermath of the Georgian crisis during the summer of 2008;

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Amendment 177Emine Bozkurt, Renate Sommer



42a. Asks the Turkish government and judicial authorities to cooperate better with EU Member States and authorities in criminal cases in which EU citizens and residents have been the victims of fraud, as in the case of the so-called "Green Funds" (Islamic investment funds based in Turkey) and in the case of "Deniz Feneri", a charity based in Germany;

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43. Appreciates Turkey's efforts to contribute to a solution for many of the world's crisis regions, in particular in the Middle East and the South Caucasus, and also with regard to relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan; calls on the Council and the Commission to cooperate with Turkey and to look for synergies in the EU´s and Turkey's approach to these regions;

43. Welcomes Turkey's efforts to contribute to a solution for many of the world's crisis regions, in particular in the Middle East and the South Caucasus, and also with regard to relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan; in particular, appreciates Turkey’s active and constructive involvement, following the conflict between Russia and Georgia, aimed at promoting peace and stability in the South Caucasus, notably through its proposal for a Stability Pact; calls on the Council and the Commission to intensifycooperation with Turkey and to look for synergies in the EU´s and Turkey's approach to these regions;

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43a. Praises Turkey for being a co-sponsor of the Alliance of Civilisations – a project officially under the auspices of the United Nations – bearing in mind that, by playing this role, it is showing its international commitment to bringing the West and the Arab and Islamic world closer together by taking measures on a global scale, especially in the political and cultural spheres;

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43a. Welcomes the proposal of the Turkish government to sign the Kyoto Protocol and calls on the Turkish parliament to act swiftly on this matter;

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44. Congratulates Turkey on its election to the UN Security Council, and encourages the Turkish government to adopt an approach within the UN that is closely coordinated with the EU´s position;

44. Congratulates Turkey on its election to the UN Security Council, and encourages the Turkish government to adopt an approach within the UN that is closely coordinated with that of the EU Member


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States which are also currently members of the Security Council;

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45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to European Security and Defence Policy and NATO operations; regrets, however, that the NATO-EU strategic cooperation extending beyond the "Berlin Plus" arrangements continues to be blocked by Turkey's objections, which have negative consequences for the protection of the EU personnel deployed, and urges Turkey to set aside these objections as soon as possible;

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45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to European Security and Defence Policy and NATO operations; regrets, however, that the NATO-EU strategic cooperation extending beyond the "Berlin Plus" arrangements continues to be blocked by Turkey's objections, which have negative consequences for the protection of the EU

45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to NATO operations, with particular reference to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, where Turkey continues to provide a much more generous contribution in terms of troops to the common effort against terrorist and insurgent elements than do many EU Member States;


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personnel deployed, and urges Turkey to set aside these objections as soon as possible;

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45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to European Security and Defence Policy and NATO operations; regrets, however, that the NATO-EU strategic cooperation extending beyond the "Berlin Plus" arrangements continues to be blocked by Turkey's objections, which have negative consequences for the protection of the EU personnel deployed, and urges Turkey to set aside these objections as soon as possible; calls on the Council to involve Turkey, as one of the biggest suppliers of troops, in the planning and decision-making stages of the European Security and Defence Policy;

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45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to European Security and Defence Policy and NATO operations; regrets, however, that the NATO-EU

45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to European Security and Defence Policy and NATO operations; regrets, however, that the NATO-EU


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strategic cooperation extending beyond the "Berlin Plus" arrangements continues to be blocked by Turkey's objections, which have negative consequences for the protection of the EU personnel deployed, and urges Turkey to set aside these objections as soon as possible;

strategic cooperation extending beyond the "Berlin Plus" arrangements continues to be blocked by Turkey's objections, which could have negative consequences for the protection of the EU personnel deployed, and urges Turkey to set aside these objections as soon as possible;

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Amendment 187Metin Kazak




45. Welcomes Turkey's continuous contribution to European Security and Defence Policy and NATO operations; regrets, however, that the NATO-EU strategic cooperation cannot be further enhanced due to a lack of consensus between the EU and Turkey on several outstanding issues; therefore urges both sides to surmount these obstacles as soon as possible;

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a readmission agreement and visa facilitation strategy for Turkey, with a particular focus on businessmen and young people; and expects Turkey to develop an effective communication strategy designed to improve Turkey's image in the EU;

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