7 Amendments of David McALLISTER related to 2015/2104(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes into account both the complex institutional set-up of the United Nations (UN) and the specific nature of the European Union (EU) as a supranational union holding enhanced observer status within the UN, but whose Member States are also individual UN members; calls for a better liaison between both UN players and its different structures by improving overall coordination and coherence; in this context the EU should truly behave as a global actor within the UN and strive to further improve its leverage and visibility on the international stage, in line with the letter and spirit of the Treaty of Lisbon.
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Appreciates the fact that channelling Union aid through the UN enables the EU to support regions of the world which it might not be able to reach on its own; is aware of the high inherent risk involved when delivering aid in conflict-affected regions; regrets, however, that the reporting to the Commission by its partner organisations entrusted with implementing the Union budget under indirect management is often delayed, incomplete or insufficiently result- oriented, thus preventing the Commission from properly exercising its monitoring function;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recognises that the EU's need to make the UN system better suited to new global power configurations, but sees that its pursuit of these reforms has been hampered by the lack of a common position among Member States, particularly when it comes to international peace and security architecture, and has contributed to – or at least not resolved – the current impasse regarding the reform of the Security Council.
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Stresses the EU's current priorities, set for the 69th UNGA session, which reiterate the Union's long-standing demand that the UN streamlines its structures, budget and working methods, without shying away from difficult topics such as the reform of the Security Council.
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Stresses that the General Assembly representing the governments of all member countries must have ways and means to give direction to the United Nations System and coordinate all its activities;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Recommends to the Council to actively support a comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, and especially its Security Council, in order to strengthen its legitimacy, regional representation, accountability and effectiveness; to work towards the long- term goal of the EU having a seat in an enlarged UNSC; to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of the EU as a global actor, with the aim of acting in a swift and comprehensive manner and delivering a 'one-voice message', by improving coordination of Member States' positions and the cooperation between the EEAS and the Member States; in this regard, to encourage the EEAS, in particular through the EU delegations in New York and Geneva, to work towards greater EU coherence;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the EU carriesand its Member States carry the biggest financial burden in international development cooperation, since more than half of Official Development Assistance worldwide is provided by the EU and its Member States; whereas EU development policies have high quality by promoting effectively poverty reduction and economic, social and environmental sustainability;