Activities of David McALLISTER related to 2020/2112(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges (debate)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the region’s geo-economic importance is quickly growing due to competition for itthe region's natural resources and the emerging new maritime routes as well as the maritime transportation potential;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the EU’s engagement with the Arctic is based on history, geography, economy and research, and whereas the EU has consistently demonstrated its commitment towards a peaceful, environmentally clean and cooperativ and cooperative Arctic, aiming to develop a sustainable future for people living in the Arctic;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the Russian obstruction hasveto since 2014 has denied the EU formal observer status to the Arctic Council;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the military importance as well as the geopolitical strategic importance of the Arctic is rapidly increasing, also due to the progressive and steady re-militarisation of the Russian Federation, significantly increasing the likelihood of military confrontation in the region;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas China has released its first White Paper on Arctic Policy in January 2018 and engaged in a long-term effort to enhance its position in the Arctic, declaring itself a ‘near-Arctic state’, with the ambition of becoming a ‘polar power’;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the European Union's broad spectrum of regional competences, expert knowledge and existing initiatives can serve as a framework for joint projects;
Amendment 151 #
1. Considers that the Arctic plays a crucial role in keeping the environmental balance of the planet and aims to maintain the region as a zone of peace and intense international cooperationand regional cooperation as well as scientific research;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. HNotes that the security and military situation in the Arctic has changed fundamentally in recent years; highlights that the prospect of Arctic militarisation carries substantial security risks in and beyond the region; notes that the Arctic plays a crucial role in the security of Europe as whole;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of taking precautionary approach to (sub-)Arctic fisheries, at all stages, and encourages the adoption of a sustainable, science-based approach; is concerned by the inability of Arctic coastal states to agree on how to divide quotas on transboundary fish stocks and expresses its support for existing regional fisheries management organisations;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the updating of the EU’s Arctic policy, which should also reflect new security realities and in particular maritime security issues as the EU's abilities in this field match the need in the region; is of the opinion that the EU should engage with stakeholders which have a vested interest in promoting regional stability and prosperity and that the Arctic should be a priority in the European Global Strategy; calls for an Arctic- specific connectivity policy (digitalisation, navigation, logistics, transport);
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets Russia’s veto of EU observer status in the Arctic Council; supports the EU’s continued de facto membership ofobserver status and active participation in Arctic Council working groups;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the aims of the new Arctic Strategy to be reflected in the EU’s programmes, projects, finances and relevant legislation, as well as in the work of the relevant EU agencies; calls for a broader debate on Arctic issues, both within the EU institutions and in Member States;