15 Amendments of Fernando RUAS related to 2017/2027(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
– having regard to its resolutions on Venezuela, in particular the resolutions of 8 June 2016 and of 27 April 2017 on the situation in Venezuela2 , _________________ 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0269.
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Latin American and Caribbean region (LAC) constitutes a key partner for the EU when it comes to jointly facing current global challenges, such as the eradication of poverty, access to drinking water, peace and security, socioeconomic development, environmental sustainability, the fight against climate change, the digital transformation and managing migration;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU has also experienced important shifts in the past years, namely the financial and economic crisis, an increase in inequality, the challenges linked to Brexitoverall security challenges, the Brexit and its consequences, the refugee crisis, and the significant rise in citizen discontent with political institutions;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that in the wake of the economic crisis, the EU and LAC countries are facing common challenges in the areas of economic growth and fight against unemployment, digital transformation, social inclusion and gender equality, while at the same time sharing common values such as democracy, the rule of law and an independent judiciary, human rights, peace and solidarity, and underlines that this partnership and political dialogue, based on common principles and interests in a horizontal relationship, has become crucial to the advancement of the bi- regional and cooperation exchange;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that the new geopolitical scenario reinforces the LAC region as a strategic priority for the EU’s foreign policy, as both regions share a common vision of the world based on multilateralism, dialogue, sustainability, the rule of law, inclusive and open societies;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its support to regional integration inside the LAC region, and stresses the need for greater coordination between the different regional integration schemes existing in the region, while respecting differences in the pace of integration; stresses the need to speed up negotiations in order to reach an comprehensive, balanced and mutually beneficial EU- Mercosur agreement that could establish an economic area based on similar trade and investment rules for almost all LAC and EU countries, which will contribute positively to economic growth and employment creation in both economic areas, also strengthening our historical, cultural, political and cooperation relationships and trust between our peoples;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that current global challenges, including the digital transformation, mass migration, cybersecurity, organised crime and terrorism,such as drug trafficking and terrorism, sustainable development and climate change, geopolitical shifts, inequality within and across countries, and drug trafficking, offer new opportunities forthe fight against unemployment and the lack of economic growth are necessitating a strategic EU- LAC partnership in whicwith a common vision is shared;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the goal of eradicating poverty and reducing inequality must be addressed both through social and economic cohesion and through inclusion policies, and highlights the necessity of widening the middle class and protecting it from the effects of economic cycles;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need to develop sustainable and effective tax systems in both regions, together with an appropriate tax culture, that could foster the development of welfare states providing public goods, such as public education, health, social protection, infrastructure, defence and security, and; reiterates that tax havens and tax avoidance are detrimental to social redistributive policies;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the indispensable nature of children's rights and the need for strict compliance, by all the EU-LAC countries, with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child;
Amendment 170 #
13. Highlights the advances in freedoms and social rights made in the last decade, and the great efforts made to elaborate inclusive public policies to protect vulnerable groups and to distribute wealth and economic growth equally; notes the necessity to guarantee the rights and safety of disabled citizens, religious minorities, indigenous groups, the LGTBI community and populations in rural areas;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the challenges both regions face in terms of defence and security, which include terrorism and the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime, and encourages continued efforts to strengthen defence and security cooperation through police and military coordination;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for further cooperation in environmental issues, a major mutual interest, with special emphasis on the energy transition and decarbonisation process, which will have an impact on the economies of both regions; highlights the need to support research on and the deployment of renewable energies, the protection of nature, forest management and policies to address the causes and consequences of climate change in a region that is acutely affected by its effects, taking into account the rights of local and indigenous communities in areas where natural resources are extracted;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of the recent adhesion of Ecuador to the Multi- PartyTrade Agreement with Colombia and Peru, and invites Bolivia to join as well, and welcomes the implementation of the Schengen short-stay visa waiver for Peru and Colombia, all of which contributes to enhancing the EU’s economic and cultural ties with these countries;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Expresses deeply concern at the seriously deteriorating situation as regards democracy, human rights and the socio-economic situation in Venezuela, in a worrying growing climate of political and social unrest, recalling the appeals done to the Venezuelan Government in the Resolution about "the situation of Venezuela" approved last 27 April; deeply regrets the deaths occurred during recent peaceful demonstrations and calls on the Venezuelan Government to investigate these deaths and to guarantee the constitutional right to peaceful assembly;