Activities of Karl von WOGAU
Plenary speeches (91)
Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP
Middle East
Arms exports
Greek Presidency
Preparation of the European Council in Thessaloniki on 20 and 21 June 2003, and meeting between the Troika and the countries participating in the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe
Security and defence – priorities and deficiencies
Vote
Military mission of the Union in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Commission policy strategy for 2004/2004 budget guidelines
Work programme of the Greek Presidency
Completing the internal market
Stability and Growth Pact
CFSP (Common Foreign and Security Policy)
Programme of Danish Presidency
Budgets 2002 and 2003
Division of competences between the EU and the Member States
Defence / armaments
Financial services legislation
Vote
Announcement by the President
Decision on urgent procedure
Introduction of the euro
Employment guidelines for 2002/Joint employment report 2001
Growth and Stability Pact – Informal ECOFIN of 22/23 September in Liege
ECB and the euro (continuation)
Ozone in ambient air
Broad economic guidelines for 2001
VOTE
Stability and convergence programmes
Outcome of the European Council of 23/24 March 2001 in Stockholm including the situation in the Middle East (continuation)
Golden shares
Regulation of European securities markets
Stability plans in Ireland and France
Lisbon
Action taken on EIB annual report
Programme of the Swedish Presidency
Agenda
Own funds of banks (continuation)
Updating the stability programmes in Germany, Finland and the Netherlands
Retail payments in the internal market
ECB annual report
Implementation of EMU
Broad outlines of economic policies
Adoption of single currency by Greece (continuation)
Financial services and complementary pensions
Special European Council (23-24 March 2000 in Lisbon)
Union Economy (1999)
Reform of European competition policy
Ban on British beef and veal
Ban on British beef and veal
Treaty reform/next IGC
ECB annual report
Statement by Mr Prodi (continued)
Non-proliferation and the future of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (debate)
2007 discharge: EU general budget - Council (debate)
2007 discharge: EU general budget - Council (debate)
Annual Report (2007) on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - European Security Strategy and ESDP - The role of NATO in the security architecture of the EU (debate)
Annual Report (2007) on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - European Security Strategy and ESDP - The role of NATO in the security architecture of the EU (debate)
Situation in the Horn of Africa (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (11-12 December 2008) (debate)
Space and security (debate)
Space and security (debate)
2006 Annual report on the CFSP - Annual report on the implementation of the European Security Strategy and ESDP (debate)
Transatlantic Economic Council (debate)
US anti-missile defence system (debate)
ESDP operation in eastern Chad and the north of the Central African Republic (debate)
Derogations from internal market rules for defence procurement on the basis of Article 296 TEC (debate)
Prospects for the EU's Common Foreign Policy in 2007, including the deployment of anti-missile defence systems in Europe by the United States (debate)
Non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament (debate)
Seventh and eighth annual reports on arms exports (debate)
The implementation of the European Security Strategy in the context of the ESDP (vote)
The implementation of the European Security Strategy in the context of the ESDP (debate)
EU preparation for its future role in Kosovo (debate)
Situation in DR Congo (debate)
IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management – Conclusion of the IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (debate)
Criteria for EU peace-keeping operations, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo (debate)
Local border traffic (debate)
Arms exports
EC-Switzerland Agreement (asylum requests)/EU and EC-Switzerland Agreement (Schengen)
Programme of the British Presidency (continuation)
Small arms (UN prepcom)
Foreign policy / Security
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Review of the Non-proliferation Treaty Nuclear arms in North Korea and Iran
Arms sales
ALTHEA mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Naval sonars
Question Time (Commission)
Reports (16)
Report: "Introduction of the Single Currency" on the opinion of the European Parliament on the Convergence Report of the European Monetary Institute (C4-0201/98) and the document from the Commission entitled "EURO 1999 - 25 March 1998 - Report on progress towards convergence and its recommendation with a view to the transition to the third stage of Economic and Monetary Union" - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy PDF (46 KB)
Report on the Communication from the Commission concerning an Action Plan for the Single Market - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy PDF (100 KB)
Report on a proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision amending Decision 92/481/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the adoption of an action plan for the exchange between Member State administrations of national officials who are engaged in the implementation of Community legislation required to achieve the internal market (KAROLUS Programme) - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy PDF (39 KB)
Report on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Council Directive 92/12/EEC on the general arrangements for products subject to excise duty and on the holding movement and monitoring of such products - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy
Report on Joint Text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council Decision adopting an action programme on customs in the Community (Customs 2000) - Parliament Delegation to the Conciliation Committee
Recommendation on the reappointment of the President of the European Monetary Institute from 1 January 1997 to 30 June 1997 - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy
Report on the Commission Report to the Council and European Parliment on the rates of duty laid down in Council Directive 92/79/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of taxes on cigarettes, Council Directive 92/80/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of taxes on manufactured tobacco other than cigarettes, Council Directive 92/84/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages and Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy
Report on the interim report from the Commission to the Council on the exchange rate relations between the Member States taking part in the third stage of Economic and Monetary Union and the remaining Member States - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy
Report on the Council's Fourth annual report according to Operative Provision 8 of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (148 KB) DOC (67 KB)
Report on the implementation of financial services (Hughes procedure) - Committee on Constitutional Affairs PDF (137 KB) DOC (119 KB)
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REPORT Report on the European Security Strategy and ESDP PDF (170 KB) DOC (107 KB)
REPORT space and security PDF (224 KB) DOC (129 KB)
REPORT Report on the implementation of the European Security Strategy in the context of the ESDP PDF (232 KB) DOC (146 KB)
Opinions (3)
OPINION Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in the fields of defence and security
OPINION Commission working document: Proposal for renewal of the Interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure
OPINION Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on local border traffic at the external land borders of the Member States and amending the Schengen Convention and the Common Consular Instructions
Amendments (20)
Amendment 15 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that this policy has to combine the use of both civilian and military assets and capabilities and necessitates close and seamless cooperation between all stakeholders;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that transparency and cost- efficiency are crucial to ensure public support for European defence; stresses in this connection in particular the importance of effective parliamentary scrutiny of European Security and Defence Policy in close cooperation between the European Parliament and the parliaments of Member States;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that both thethe updated European Security Strategy and the future NATO Strategic Concept are being reviewed at almost the same time,should be coherent with one another and that thuis offering an opportunity to arrive at a coherent approach to the future security of Europeshould be reflected in the Declaration which will be adopted by the NATO summit in Strasbourg/Kehl;
Amendment 37 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that until now, Member States have defined their security interests on a purely national basis while the notion of "European security interest", by contrast, is still politically taboo; considers this approach no longer acceptableall too often thinking in the Member States remains within the framework of national security interests and the common responsibility for protecting joint European interests is thereby neglected;
Amendment 45 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the security interests of the Union include protection of its citizens, the security of its neighbourhood, the protection of its external borders and critical infrastructure, the security of energy supply and sea lanes, and the protection of its space assets and protection against the consequences of climate change;
Amendment 57 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the European Union gives pride of place to crisis prevention in its Security and Defence Policy; points out that security and the rule of law are indispensable preconditions for development and long-term stability;
Amendment 64 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is of the opinion that, although many elements of the strategy are still valid, others should be adapted; states this is the case in particular for the relationship between the European Union and Russia, EU engagement in Africa, but also itsthe security of energy supplyies, climate change, the importance of space for our common security and cyber warfare;
Amendment 87 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the European Union took concerted action on the Russian challenge; points out that the rapid reaction of the European Union, which led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement and the rapid deployment of a monitoring mission under ESDP, has demonstrated its capacity for crisis management and common action;
Amendment 115 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the European Union needs the means to implement its policies and hence it needs both civilian and military capabilities to strengthen the European Security and Defence Policy and to fulfil its responsibilities in the world;
Amendment 117 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Points out that since its creation, 22 missions have been carried out within the framework of European Security and Defence Policy, including 16 civilian missions; stresses the importance of the civilian components of European Security and Defence Policy; welcomes in this connection the establishment of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) within the Council of the European Union; calls on Member States to redouble their efforts to make available qualified personnel for civilian ESDP missions; stresses in this connection the importance of the civilian Headline Goal 2010;
Amendment 124 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the opinion that the European Union should continue to build its capabilities on the basis ofrevive the Helsinki Headline Goal; notes that it should endeavour to make 60 000 soldiers permanently available; reaffirms its proposal that the Eurocorps should be the core of such athis force, if necessary reinforced by additional maritime and air capacities; welcomes the agreement concluded between Germany and France on maintaining the Franco- German Brigade at joint locations;
Amendment 138 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Strongly urgerequests that the UnionEuropean Union and its Member States should focus its efforts on common capabilities which can be used for both defence and security purposes; considers, in this context, satellite- based intelligence, observation, early warning, navigation and telecommunicationssurveillance and warning equipment, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters and telecommunications equipment, as well as air and sea transport to beas crucial; demands a common technical standard for protected telecommunication and means for the protection of critical infrastructure;
Amendment 145 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Approves the dynamic further development of cooperation between national armed forces so that they become increasingly synchronised; proposes that this process and the armed forces be given the name SAFE 'Synchronised Armed Forces Europe';
Amendment 146 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Considers that SAFE provides sufficient room for manoeuvre for neutral members and members bound by military alliances, for those which already work closely together and for those which are still reluctant to do so; proposes an opt-in model for the organisation of SAFE based on more intensive voluntary synchronisation;
Amendment 147 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Approves the idea of a European statute for soldiers within the framework of SAFE governing training standards, operational doctrine and freedom of operational action, issues relating to duties and rights, as well as the level of equipment quality, medical care and social security arrangements in the event of death, injury or incapacity;
Amendment 148 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 d (new)
Paragraph 24 d (new)
24d. Approves in respect of SAFE the principle of a Europe-wide division of labour in military capabilities;
Amendment 184 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it particularly important to strengthen the European Security and Defence College and give it atransform it into permanent structure which will contribute more tofurther enhance the development of a specifically European security culture among political and military elites;
Amendment 191 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Demands further initiatives concerning common training and common standards for personnel to be deployed and to work together in civilian and military operations, exchange programmescoordination of crisis related training, exchange programmes among armed forces in Europe and the opening- up of armies to citizens of other Member States;
Amendment 81 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the diversity of interests inherent in a Union of 27 or more Member States – in other words, the mosaic-like composition of the EU – gives it a unique character and the potential to intervene, mediate and help in different parts of the world, unlike any other major powerPoints to the fact that the ESDP is based on a close coordination between civilian and military instruments; recognises that this principal characteristic of the ESDP enables the European Union to make substantial contributions to conflict prevention and conflict resolution in different parts of the world and to provide capabilities which NATO does not have; hopes that the existing military capability of the EU will develop into a credible force enabling the Union to exploit its unique abilities in the fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution and complementing its broad range of civilian crisis management mechanisms;
Amendment 149 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the view that the EU and NATO could strengthen each other by avoiding competition and developing greater cooperation based on a combined spectrum of action, with each covering parts of the spectrum that the other cannot presently cover, which will also help make savingspractical division of labour, with NATO being responsible for larger-scale military operations and the EU for smaller ones in which the USA cannot or does not want to be engaged;