Activities of Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS related to 2020/2004(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Recommendation to the VPC/HR and to the Council in preparation of the 2020 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning the preparation of the 2020 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options
Amendments (11)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas there is a significant risk that major military powers no longer tend to resort to arms control and disarmament to ease international tensions and improve the global security environment, ultimately leading to an increase in nuclear risks worldwide;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) was adopted in 2017 by 122 states, among which none of the nuclear -weapon States; whereas the European Union was not able to agree on a common position on the Treaty;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
W. whereas the status of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK), who withdrew in 2003 from the Treaty and acquired the ability to manufacture nuclear weapons despite strong international sanctions, weapons of mass destruction remains unchanged; whereas, according to the IAEA Annual Report for 2018, Pyongyang continued its nuclear activities; whereas signs of activity from DPRK’s nuclear sites were reported throughout 2019, and Pyongyang announced an imminent ‘very important test’ at a satellite-launching site; whereas perspectives for concrete steps towards denuclearisation of the area in the short- term are slim;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) encourage the States to reconfirm their commitment to uphold and actively promote the 72-year practice of non-use of nuclear weapons as a binding, non-violable norm; highlight that safeguarding the norms against such use is key to preserving global security and achieving humanitarian objectives; warn NPT state parties that any expansion of the situations in which nuclear weapons could be used could seriously jeopardise global strategic stability and the practice of non-use; that the imposition of sanctions on any signatory country could be considered in the case of any withdrawal from the Treaty;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) consider the adoption of the TPNW by 122 states, signed by 80 States and ratified by 35, as evidence of the desire of the majority of the international community to achieve the objective of a nuclear-weapons-free world;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
(r) confirm the inalienable right of the NPT parties to the peaceful use of nuclear energy to meet their long-term energy requirements, in conformity with the NPT provisions; work with countries wishing to develop capacities in this area towards a responsible use of nuclear energy for solely peaceful purposes, provided all safety, security and non-proliferation conditions are met; recall in particular that the needs of developing countries should be duly taken into account; encourage the state parties to use the opportunity of the 2020 review process to further deepen the debate on the peaceful use of nuclear energyin cases when such countries fail to cooperate and comply with all safety, security and non-proliferation conditions, an appropriate measures to be considered; provide help and make it obligatory for countries wishing to develop capacities in the peaceful use of nuclear energy to develop a strong nuclear safety culture; recognise the role and value of the IAEA and its safeguard system in implementing the NPT and in strengthening the nuclear security framework;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
(s) continue its efforts to establish a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East in line with the 1995 resolution, which are today jeopardized by the resumption of Iran's uranium enrichment activities and Israel's reaction with this regard; pursue the initiatives carried out in order to promote confidence-building through actions aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue among experts and policy makers, supported by a financial envelope of EUR 2.86 million for the implementation of the projects;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
(t) take into account the outcome of the first session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone, and continue supporting the longstanding goal of drafting a legally binding treaty allowing for the establishment of a MENWFZcontinue supporting the Establishment of a Middle East Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone, given that all official exchanges and decisions related to the disarmament issues to be held under a format based on the agreed principles of the United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC); encourage all participating states to do their utmost to advance in this endeavour at the secondnext session of the Conference on the establishment of MENWFZ;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) call on the state parties to develop and put in place measures aimed at mitigating the risks of using nuclear weapons, be it intentionally, by misperception or miscalculation in an escalating conflict, or accidentally; measures could include improving communication channels and protocols, creating a clear distinction between conventional and nuclear assets, as well as improving resilience to hybrid threats, cyberattacks and extending decision-time in a crisis;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa
Paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) reaffirm the EU’s continuing commitment to the JCPOA as the best possible means for obtaining assurances of an exclusively peaceful use of nuclear energy by Iran, and as a vital tool for enhancing stability and security in the Middle East; reiterate the EU’s regret over deep concern over Iran's violations of its commitments since July 2019; and deplores the withdrawal by the US from the JCPOA and the re- impositions of sanctions; call on Iran to return to full compliance with its nuclear- related commitments under the JCPOA and the NPT;