Activities of Susy DE MARTINI
Plenary speeches (19)
Imports of rice from Bangladesh (A7-0304/2013 - Paul Murphy)
US NSA surveillance programme, surveillance bodies in various Member States and impact on EU citizens' fundamental rights (A7-0139/2014 - Claude Moraes)
Saudi Arabia (A7-0125/2014 - Ana Gomes)
Domestic passenger transport services by rail - Normalisation of the accounts of railway undertakings - European Union Agency for Railways - Single European railway area - Railway safety - Interoperability of the rail system (continuation of debate)
Horizon 2020 - framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) - Rules for the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 - Specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 - Strategic innovation agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology - European Institute of Innovation and Technology (debate)
Preparations for the European Council meeting (24-25 October 2013) (debate)
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (debate)
Migratory flows in the Mediterranean, with particular attention to the tragic events off Lampedusa (debate)
Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (debate)
Recreational craft and personal watercraft (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Situation in Egypt (debate)
US NSA surveillance programme, surveillance bodies in various Member States and impact on EU citizens' privacy (debate)
Practical arrangements for the holding of the European elections in 2014 (debate)
Freedom of press and media in the world - Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world 2012 and the European Union's policy on the matter - Promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief
A broader Transatlantic partnership (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
One year of European Citizens' Initiative in practice: evaluating experience and tackling obstacles (debate)
Ship recycling (A7-0132/2013 - Carl Schlyter)
Shadow reports (3)
REPORT on Saudi Arabia, its relations with the EU and its role in the Middle East and North Africa PDF (209 KB) DOC (108 KB)
INTERIM REPORT on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, with the exception of matters related to readmission PDF (184 KB) DOC (89 KB)
REPORT on the future of EU-ASEAN relations PDF (208 KB) DOC (108 KB)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, as regards matters related to readmission
Written declarations (2)
Amendments (51)
Amendment 9 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the ASEAN Economic Community aims to create an internal market for 600 million people by 2015, which will make ASEAN with its competitive economic operators and fast growing internal demand comparable to other large markets in the world, such as the EU, the United States, China, Japan, and India; and consequently a strong economic partner in the regional and international market
Amendment 13 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas while China has been increasing its economic ties with Southeast Asian countries,the ASEAN countries, which continue to play an important role in preserving peace and stability in the region; whereas the unresolved territorial disputes in sSouth China Sea have been drawing some ASEAN member states closer to the United States for cooperation on maritime security; whereas Russia also sees Asia as an invaluable and increasingly important part of its global strategy;
Amendment 26 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that ASEAN, as a major regional and global economic actor, notwithstanding its internal differences, can play an important role to promote a peaceful, multilateral world order; wishes to see ASEAN's institutional, economical and political capacities further develop;
Amendment 38 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Warmly welcomes the negotiations of seven Partnership and Cooperation Agreements between the EU and individual ASEAN member states, which will be the cornerstones for deepening mutual relations and calls for early ratification of the existing PCAs;
Amendment 44 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that establishing a formal Euro-ASEAN parliamentary assembly would further enhance exchanges between parliamentariansfurther strengthening of the EP - ASEAN parliamentary relations within the existing framework; also suggests the creation of links between the Parliament Sub-Committee on Human Rights and the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights Commission (AICHRC); Believes that the Office for the Promotion of Parliamentary Democracy could provide capacity-building assistance to the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA); Stresses that the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP) and the Asia-Europe People's Forum (AEPF) in connection with the ASEM summits, should be further enhanced;
Amendment 49 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the EU should support ASEAN in developing its own space within the conflicting economic and security interests of China, Japan and the United States; believes that the EU could be an active partner for ASEAN in its pursuit of solutions to important security and geostrategic challenges by sharing the EU experience in conflict prevention, resolution and dispute settlement in managing border and territorial disputes, in order to enhance peace and regional stability;
Amendment 54 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the EU should intensify policy dialogues and cooperate closely with ASEAN on issues like counter- terrorism, non-proliferation, disarmament, anti-piracy and cyber security, as well as the fight against corruption and transnational crime, such as money laundering and trafficking in people and drugs, counter-terrorism, non- proliferation, disarmament, anti-piracy and cyber security, while protecting freedom of expression and the free flow of information;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages supporting cross-regional visits of cultural performers and urges the Member States to encourage broader coverage of the ASEAN region in state-run or private-run media and education for improving and promoting mutual cultural knowledge and dialogue;
Amendment 65 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Suggest the Commission and Council to continue to support and facilitate mobility of young people from ASEAN countries with regard to education and cultural activities in EU;
Amendment 77 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 89 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 109 #
2013/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is looking forward to enhanced cooperation on mutual human rights concerns such as the treatment of migrants;
Amendment 5 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the changing political and strategic context in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region necessitates a reassessment ofunderlines the importance of strong, positive EU- KSA relations;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas KSA is a hereditary absolute monarchy without an elected parliament; whereas it faces the challenge of royal succession; whereas KSA has a population of 28 million, including 9 million foreigners and 10 million aged under 18; whereas some reforms have been implemented in KSA since 2001, but are not institutionalised and can thus be easily reversed; whereas the country’s record in the field of human rights remains dismal, with; whereas there are fundamental gaps between its international obligations in the field of human rights and their implementation;
Amendment 45 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises that continued EU-Saudi trade and investment partnerships will benefit the economies of both sides; further recognises the importance of the Saudi energy sector in particular to EU markets; further calls for efforts to conclude a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council;
Amendment 92 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises that women are playing an increasing role in aspects of Saudi life; welcomes the growth in the number of women participating in higher education, including those who have the opportunity to study abroad;
Amendment 94 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the KSA authorities to revoke the medieval male guardianship system, and to take further steps aimed at lifting restrictions on women’s rights, including freedom of movement, employment opportunities, legal personality and representation in judicial processes, eliminatingto eliminate all forms of discrimination against women in private and public life and promoting theirin order to allow them to participatione fully in theall economic, social, cultural and political spheres;
Amendment 115 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the first licences issued to women lawyers, but deploregrets the fact that the legal system is in the hands of male judges of religious background; takes note of the gradual codification of the Sharia and urges that it be speeded up, since lack of codification and the judicial precedent tradition often result in considerable uncertainty in the scope and content of the country’s laws and in miscarriages of justice; asserts the crucial importance of securing judicial independence and adequate legal training for judges;
Amendment 122 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the authorities to improve the working conditions and treatment of immigrantforeign workers, with special attention to the situation of women working as domestic helpers, who often find themselves in conditions of virtual slavery; welcomes recent efforts to introduce national labour laws in order to provide standardised protection for domestic workers and ensure the prosecution of employers responsible for sexual, physical and labour rights abuses;
Amendment 128 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Rejects the zero-sum game logic as a paradigm for international relations in the Middle East, since it fuels distrust, sectarian hatred and the arms race in the region, including the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; in this connection, deplores the destabilising effects of arms sales by some EU Member States to KSA and other countries in the region; bBelieves that the solution to the region’s escalating security problems lies in establishing a common security framework, from which no country is excluded and in which the legitimate security interests of all countries are taken into consideration;
Amendment 141 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that KSA’sStresses the importance of continued cooperation with the KSA authorities on counter-terrorism measures which have implications far beyond the Middle East; is concerned that financial and political support for religious and political groups in North Africa may result in reinforcing fundamentalist and obscurantist forces that undermine efforts to create democratic governance and oppose the participation of women in public life; is further concerned that the unconditional political and financial support offered to the leaders of the military coup in Egypt issuch support is also undermining the efforts of the EU to promote a peaceful and inclusive political solution to the Egyptian crisis;
Amendment 147 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the KSA authorities to actwork with the EU and internationally to stop Salafi movements supporting the anti- state activities of the military rebels in Mali, which are leading to the destabilisation of the entire region; condemns any form of direct and indirect interference;
Amendment 149 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 158 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its call on KSA to continue to contribute constructively and to mediate in the interests of peaceful reforms and national dialogue in Bahrain;
Amendment 161 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the KSA authorities to engage in peaceful dialogue with Iran over bilateral relations and the future of the region; further welcomes the 24 November statement of the KSA Government on the outcome of the Geneva Agreement with Iran;
Amendment 162 #
2013/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges the KSA, as a member of the Friends of Syria Group, to play a full and active role in reaching a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria and to providing all possible humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people affected by the fighting;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that this is the world the EU needs to understand today, and on the basis of which it should frame a new EU foreign policy to face these challenges; believes that in order to preserve and promote its values and its position on the global stage, the EU needs not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, first and foremost, to clearly define and implement its strategic objectives, making full use of the opportunities provided by the Lisbon Treaty; demands that the instrument of enhanced cooperation be used to secure greater capacity to act, and to overcome the serious problem of the veto principle within the Council;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. States that only, by acting jointly or in unity do we have thegreater strength to pursue our interests and defend our values in this world, and that the Member States must therefore – more than in the past – demonstrate their preparedness and political will for collective, fast and effective action; affirms that the Member States must fulfil their contractual duty of loyalty towards the CFSP in both action and spirit, which is enshrined in the Treaty of Lisbon8 ;
Amendment 31 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the effectiveness of the EU's external action also depends on its cooperation with Member States and the full support of itstheir citizens and the legitimacy this provides, and therefore calls for close consultation of the European Parliament in setting clear priorities and objectives for EU foreign policy;
Amendment 33 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 43 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the VP/HR's initiative to developrecognition of the concept of a «Comprehensive Approach» in order to achieve the full potential of the Lisbon Treaty; calls for the VP/HR to engage in a debate with Parliament on the best way to ensure that this comprehensive approach is consistently implemented, and in particular that our foreign policy priorities are further developed in a manner consistent with our interests and are supported by the necessary financial means and by effective and flexible instruments;
Amendment 50 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 64 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Questions, in view of the range of challenges and demands for EU engagement in the world, the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework, which will reduce the Union's capacity to promote peace, security and economic development and its credibility in respect of such efforts; cautions that if such cuts are applied in an uncoordinated fashion, they risk undermining the effective pursuit of our values as well as our collective ability to promote security, stability and prosperity in our neighbourhood and further afieldGiven the current economic and financial pressures, fully supports the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 71 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 76 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point 4
Paragraph 21 – point 4
Amendment 85 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. WelcomNotes the initiative of holding a European Council Summit in December 2013 on the future of European defence, as an opportunity to review the EU's strategic goals and security interests, concepts that should be further developed in a White Book on European defencend hopes that this will be an opportunity to reposition the EU as a provider of civil and humanitarian assistance, rather than pursuing its duplicative, confusing and unnecessary military ambitions;
Amendment 90 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Strongly believes that the USA is the EUEurope's most important strategic partner; urges the EU, therefore, to give clear political priority to deepening transatlantic relations at all levels and broadening them to include other transatlantic partnersallies and emphasising the fundamental importance of NATO as the primary institution for Western security cooperation;
Amendment 106 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 157 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. CriticisesExpresses concern at China's continuing violation of human rights anddomestic human, cultural and religious minority rights, for instance in Tibet:
Amendment 161 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for the EU and its Member States to strengthen their relations with India, based on the promotion of democracy, social inclusion, the rule of law and human rights, and expresses its satisfaction at the rapid progressdisappointment that more rapid progress has not been made on the negotiation of a comprehensive EU-India free trade agreement, which will stimulate European and Indian trade and economic growth, and urges that this agreement be brought to a rapid conclusion;
Amendment 221 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and-Turkey relationship and the current cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference in relation to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of law at home;
Amendment 232 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces; stresses that the EU should not take sides and welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression; urges the military and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue and calls for an inclusive political agreement and for power to be transferred to democratically elected leaders as soon as possible;
Amendment 241 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Considers regrettableNotes the lifting of the EU's arms embargo on Syria, as it is a dangerous step towards the re- nationalisation of EU foreign policy; cCondemns the tragic and ongoing bloodshed in Syria, which has already had a devastating humanitarian impact, including on neighbouring countries, in particular Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey; calls for the immediate and fullwelcomes investigation by the UN of the horrific chemical weapons attack and forurges a united international response; underlines the urgency of convening the Geneva II talks in order to initiate a political solution and bring an end to the deadly spiral of violence;
Amendment 260 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Expresses its support for the process of negotiating an association agreement between the EU and Mercosur and; considers that, as part of this process, no Latin American state should engage in policies which infringe the sovereign rights and interests of any EU Member State; notes the commitment of both parties to arriving at an exchange of offers on market access by the end of 2013; notes that such a deal would represent an advance in strategic relations with Latin America;
Amendment 298 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66
Paragraph 66
66. Emphasises the need to conclude the negotiations on partnership and cooperation agreements and political framework agreements with several Southeast and East Asian countries, and to take positive steps to improve relations with countries such as Sri Lanka, in order to consolidate and heighten the EU's relations with the region;
Amendment 300 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. Underlines the importance of Asia- Pacific regional security and is concerned about tensions, including territorial disputes around the East and South China Sea, as well as having increasing concerns about North Korea; suggests that the EU could take a more active role, and calls for all parties concerned to be included in dialogue and cooperation mechanisms, especially in the multilateral arena, in view of the importance of stability in this area to the EU's maritime security and commercial interests;
Amendment 310 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
73. Notes that recent crises have again highlighted the growing inability of the UN Security Council to act in response to serious threats to international peace and security, on account of its structures and working methods;
Amendment 313 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Calls for the EU and its Member States to reconfirm the EU's commitment to advancing effective multilateralism, with the UN system at its core, by enhancing the representativeness, accountability and effectiveness of the UN; stresses the importance of working with other international partners in order to respond to international challenges; stresses that an EU seat in an enlarged UN Security Council remains a central, long-term goal of the EU; calls, furthermore, on the Member States, in order to strengthen our presence within the UN system, to coordinate their efforts in selecting senior officials for high-level posts in the UN and other international institutions;
Amendment 317 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Calls for the EU and its Member States to cooperate with partners in strengthening the role of regional organisations, including NATO, in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution; urges the EU to focus its own efforts on complementary civil instruments; stresses the need to work with partners in ensuring that the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept focuses on prevention, protection and post-conflict reconstruction; underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities, including through collaboration between the EU and the UN;
Amendment 325 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. WelcomNotes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership, while observing that most EU Members are NATO Members, and that it makes little sense to have to coordinate the activities of more or less the same states; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; calls for an urgent political solution to the blockage on cooperation under the Berlin Plus arrangements,therefore, urges the EU to cease its unnecessary and duplicative military activities, and to offer civil instruments which may be complementary to the activities of the Alliance; calls for a fresh initiative on Cyprus that is more sympathetic to the interests and concerns of both communities, as the current deadlock has created a blockage which areis holding back the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate more effectively;
Amendment 334 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Welcomes the EU's coordinated approach of Member States during the negotiation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which resulted in a successful outcome; calls on the Member States to ratify the Treaty expeditiously so that it can enter into force, following the consent of Parliament; calls for competence in respect of the rules governing arms exports to be fully transferred to the EU;