EP resolutions
European Parliament resolution of 14 March 2024 on the adoption of the special measure in favour of Tunisia for 2023
Tunisia: Recent attacks against freedom of expression and association and trade unions, in particular the case of journalist Noureddine Boutar
Asset recovery by Arab Spring countries in transition
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on asset recovery by Arab Spring countries in transition.
The resolution was tabled by the ECR, S&D, ALDE, EPP and Greens/EFA groups.
Members stress that the return of misappropriated assets stolen by former dictators and their regimes to Arab Spring countries in transition is, beyond its economic significance, a moral and legal imperative and a highly political issue in terms of the EU's political commitment and credibility.
It therefore constitutes a key dimension of the Union's partnership with its southern neighbourhood, with special regard to Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.
Parliament recalls that these three countries have made considerable efforts to ensure that misappropriated assets stolen by former dictators and their regimes are repatriated to those countries, including setting up dedicated national investigative commissions tasked with recovering such assets, and initiating legal cases in the courts of EU Member States [...]
The resolution was tabled by the ECR, S&D, ALDE, EPP and Greens/EFA groups.
Members stress that the return of misappropriated assets stolen by former dictators and their regimes to Arab Spring countries in transition is, beyond its economic significance, a moral and legal imperative and a highly political issue in terms of the EU's political commitment and credibility.
It therefore constitutes a key dimension of the Union's partnership with its southern neighbourhood, with special regard to Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.
Parliament recalls that these three countries have made considerable efforts to ensure that misappropriated assets stolen by former dictators and their regimes are repatriated to those countries, including setting up dedicated national investigative commissions tasked with recovering such assets, and initiating legal cases in the courts of EU Member States [...]
EU relations with Tunisia in the current regional context
The European Parliament adopted by 596 votes to 59, with 49 abstentions, a resolution on the EU relations with Tunisia in the current regional context.
Parliament recalled that the peaceful democratic transition process in Tunisia represents a successful example in the Arab world and its consolidation is paramount for the stability of the entire region. Therefore, it renewed its commitment to the Tunisian people and the political transition process that began in 2011.
While supporting the consolidation of the democratic transition and foster investment and development in all sectors of the economy and society in the country, Parliament considered that it is imperative for Tunisia to implement adequate reforms aimed at boosting employment and developing sustainable and inclusive growth.
It stressed the importance of respect for human rights and the relaunch of the political process of integration in the framework of the Arab Maghreb Union.
Parliament recalled that the peaceful democratic transition process in Tunisia represents a successful example in the Arab world and its consolidation is paramount for the stability of the entire region. Therefore, it renewed its commitment to the Tunisian people and the political transition process that began in 2011.
While supporting the consolidation of the democratic transition and foster investment and development in all sectors of the economy and society in the country, Parliament considered that it is imperative for Tunisia to implement adequate reforms aimed at boosting employment and developing sustainable and inclusive growth.
It stressed the importance of respect for human rights and the relaunch of the political process of integration in the framework of the Arab Maghreb Union.