12 Amendments of Michèle ALLIOT-MARIE related to 2014/2229(INI)
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Addressing the threats and the security situation
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the action taken by the Member States against ISIS in Iraq and Syria; notes that this type of operation should be carried out under the auspices of the European Union; to this end, calls on the EU to develop sufficient operational capacity to achieve CSDP targets; stresses however that a response must first be found at political and regional level to the challenge presented byissue of combating ISIS; calls on the EU to facilitate regional dialogue involving all stakeholders, in particular Saudi Arabithe countries of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the involvement of the countries of the Arab Peninsula in the international coalition against ISIS; urges their governments to redouble their efforts to prevent the financing of international terrorism, for example through including increased surveillance of waqfs and private donors; stresses the urgent need to introduce an efficient system of penalties coordinated with the LAS so as to put an end to ISIS financing by the Arab world; stresses also the urgent need for a decryption system to deal with clandestine oil sales by ISIS;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes the strategic cooperation between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); stresses that the GCC could exert a positive political influence in the management of crises and conflicts in the MENA countries;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses full support for a new common security and defence policy (CSDP) to promote stability and security in the MENA countries; points out that the EU could play a major role in providing specific training in border surveillance, anti-terrorism and, the prevention of arms’ trafficking in arms and drugs and in overhauling security;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the crucial importance of promoting improved cooperation between the EU Member States and the MENA countries in combating terrorism; calls for closer cooperation between these countries and with the Europol and Interpol countries, providing them with assistance in developing the necessary anti- terrorist structures and resources;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Draws attention to the urgency of the situation in Yemen; stresses that the political crisis has transformed into a security and humanitarian crisis which is destabilising the entire Arabian peninsula and, beyond that, all of the MENA countries; calls on the European Union and the Member States to take practical measures to help civilians and to end the crisis;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission to continue to encourage democratic reforms within the EU neighbouring countries; stresses the importance of maintaining the ‘two- thirds/one thirdmore-for- more’ principle for the allocation of ENP funding; calls on the Commission, the EEAS, the Council and the Member States to develop a political and strategic ENP dimension; welcomes the launch by the HR/VP and the Commission of broad consultation on ENP renewalvision;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is convinced that cultural cooperation isand diplomacy are essential in order to combating terrorism and any form of radicalism; stresses the utmost importance of promoting cultural and academic exchanges; urges partner countries to participate in EU cultural programmes; calls on the Commission to act on the European Parliament’s proposal for the creation of an ambitious Euro- Mediterranean Erasmus programme distinct from the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the need to highlight the central role of the Union for the Mediterranean; points out that it should itself be able to raise the necessary funds for these projects; endorses the direction being taken by ministerial meetings; calls for a wider dissemination of resulting programmes and actions and for greater cooperation with the European Union;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that strategic dialogue between the EU and the MENA countries should be given further impetus in the direction of sustainable economic development, helping to iron out inequalities and creating youth opportunities; stresses the importance of facilitating access to the EU single market for the MENA countries, while providing all necessary protection; stresses the importance of encouraging European investments in MENA countries;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Regrets that a minimum one-year period is necessary for the release of macro-financial assistance to countries in a very precarious financial situation; urges the European Union to mobilise or redirect funding very promptly; calls on Arab donors to coordinate aid within the LAS and the GCC and, as far as possible, together with the European Union;