10 Amendments of David McALLISTER related to 2020/2111(INI)
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the lack of global leadership and coordinated international response in the initial phases of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as tendencies to opt for isolationist solutions, the withholding of critical information, the rise of authoritarian nationalism, state- sponsored disinformation campaigns and the promotion of false narratives which create distrust and undermine democratic societies and international cooperation;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the strengthening of the People’s Republic of China’s worldwide diplomatic efforts following the COVID- 19 outbreak, seeking to position itself as the dominant global player as well as its increased participation and engagement in international organizations through an assertive and strategic human resource policy, seeking to position itself as the dominant global player and to promote national strategic interests through multilateral organizations;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises theat emergency contributions provided by China to fight the virus; also recognises, however,have a clear geopolitical and geo-economic dimension, bolstered by ‘virus and wolf warrior diplomacy’ and the politicisation of humanitarian assistance;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned about the potential ‘debt trap’ that might affect African countries as a result of COVID-19 as well as increasing political and economic dependencies of African countries from China, since the economic downturn will make it difficult for them to reimburse Chinese loans that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Chinese regime to fully cooperate with an independent investigation into the origins of COVID- 19, and calls on the Member States to present a united frontdevelop a comprehensive approach towards a rising China, which is leading a crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and has threatened to annex Taiwan; calls on the Member States to advocate Taiwan’s membership of the WHO;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses concern over the structuralystemic attempts of the Russian Federation to undermine EU unity by the intensification of disinformation campaigns; targeted disinformation campaigns to spread fear and political division, cyberattacks against research organisations(universities, labs, companies) as well as the politicisation of humanitarian assistance;
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that only a more united EU, backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities as well as tools and mechanisms to support partners, will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy, and believes that the VP/HR should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the EU;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for a new institutional approach to strategic communication in order to tackle the challenges and risks facing Western liberal democracies as well as for the expansion and modernisation of EU communication strategies so that EU action is sufficiently visible both within and beyond the EU; urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to further strengthen its capacities to counter disinformation, including the creation of a dedicated far- East StratCom Task Force focused on the disinformation emanating from China, and imposing costs on countries that deliberately spread disinformation to divide and harm the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagementleadership and support in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South; stresses that the EU must give Western Balkan countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, and that the EU must continue its efforts to invest in the region;
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the COVID-19 crisis could destabilise countries in Africa which often have a fragile health infrastructure and high debts; calls for the EU presence in Africa to be strengthened and more effectively coordinated, for financial assistance and recovery plans to be fostered, for becoming more visible by implementing a common infrastructure and investment plan and for an alternative to Chinese investments to be provided;