1180 Amendments of David MCALLISTER
Amendment 199 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concurs with the ambition of building a European pillar within NATO and stresses that the development of a European defence union can only go hand- in- hand with the deepening of EU-NATO cooperation;
Amendment 206 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the importance of continuing to operationalise Article 42(7) TEU on mutual assistance and calls for concrete steps in order to develop a true EU solidarity policy, including by clarifying the coherence between this and Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, considering that not all EU Member States are NATO members;
Amendment 229 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reaffirms its unwavering support for the EU and its Member States to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression and to provide it with the necessary military means to defend itself, end the conflict and restore its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; welcomes the joint security commitments between the EU and Ukraine, and the bilateral security agreements concluded by Ukraine with several Member States; underlines that such guarantees are part of a wider internationally coordinated package of security guarantees for Ukraine, including the G7’s launch of a multilateral framework for the negotiation of bilateral security commitments and arrangements for Ukraine; reiterates its call for Member States to accelerate their delivery of weapons, air defence systems and ammunition to Ukraine, including air- launched cruise missiles; calls for Member States to lift all restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against military targets within Russia, as allowed by international law;
Amendment 361 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of ensuring a balanced effort between strengthening existing EU armament industrial capabilities in the short and medium-term, and supporting research and development for new and innovative military equipment and armament tailored to the needs of the armed forces of the Member States; reiterates in this context that SMEs are key to such military innovation;
Amendment 385 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Highlights the urgent need to substantially enhance and invest in the military mobility of our armed forces, prioritising investments and removing bottlenecks and missing links; commends efforts made by Member States, allies, the EU and NATO in advancing military mobility across central and eastern Europe; calls on the Members States to further act to simplify and harmonise procedures for military mobility and shorten the timelines for granting permissions to enable the EU Member States to act faster and increase their efficiency of response, in line with their defence needs and responsibilities, both in the context of CSDP missions and operations, as well as national and multinational activities;
Amendment 395 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that geopolitical developments have evolved rapidly since the Strategic Compass was adopted by Member States in March 2022; calls, therefore, for a review of the Strategic Compass based on a comprehensive joint threat assessment enshrined in the Strategic Compass; calls, furthermore, for the Commission and the VP/HR to present an updated versionmeasures of the Strategic Compass, following this review exercise and for this to inform the preparation of the white paper on the future of European defence;
Amendment 428 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call to strengthen the EU military planning and conduct capability and to achieve full operational capability, including through the provision of adequate premises, staff, enhanced command and control, and effective communication and information systems for all CSDP missions and operations; stresses the need for the EU military planning and conduct capability to facilitate synergies between civil and military instruments in order to make full use of the EU’s integrated approach in crisis management right from strategic planning to the actual conduct of the mission or operation; reiterates its full support for the Rapid Deployment Capacity to achieve full operational capability in 2025, with at least 5 000 troops available for rescue and evacuation tasks, initial entry and stabilisation operations or temporary reinforcement of missions;
Amendment 432 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call to strengthen the EU military planning and conduct capability and to achieve full operational capability, including through the provision of adequate premises, staff, enhanced command and control, and effective communication and information systems for all CSDP missions and operations; reiterates its full support for the Rapid Deployment Capacity to achieve full operational capability in 2025, with at least 5 000 troops available for rescue and evacuation tasks, initial entry and stabilisation operations or temporary reinforcement of missions; highlights, in particular, the need to engage further with NATO on the establishment of the Rapid Deployment Capacity;
Amendment 519 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Condemns Iran, in the strongest terms, for its destabilising activities in the Middle East region and for its continued support for terrorist groups, which pose a direct threat to regional and global security; expresses, however, full support for and solidarity with Iran’s civil society and democratic forces; welcomes the EU’s decision to renew sanctions against Iran until July 2025, including by sanctioning Iran’s production of unmanned drones and missiles and its supply thereof to Russia and the wider Middle Eastern region; points out that the sanctioning options that have not yet been exhausted include a much more restrictive approach to technology transfers through exports of products that are not categorised as ‘dual- use’; recalls that the European Parliament has called for Hezbollah and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to be added to the EU list of terrorist organisations;
Amendment 597 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to continue to innovateeffectively design CSDP missions and operations, including with robust, flexible and modular mandates, in order to adapt to the changing security context and needs of host countries, and to build on the synergies and complementarities of the civilian and military dimensions of the CSDP;
Amendment 686 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Stresses in this context the importance of the PESCO Project that intends to set up a Cyber and Information Domain Coordination Centre with the aim of supporting all the planning and conduct of EU missions and operations with Cyber and Information Domain capabilities and enhance overall EU CSDP resiliency;
Amendment 1 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Political Guidelines of the Commission President for 2024-2029,
Amendment 129 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
– the progress in the Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue, especially in the areas of freedom of movement and energy; regrets the lack of progress in the implementation of the path to normalisation and calls for efforts to be made and capacity to be put into normalising relations and developing the EU-facilitated dialogue; vouches to work closely with outgoing as well as the incoming EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues;
Amendment 144 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 6
Paragraph 2 – indent 6
– the successful resumption of the CFSP dialogue between the EU and its partners in the Western Balkans and the importance of these partnerships for peace and security; recalls that EU enlargement is a geostrategic investment, which requires commitment from both the EU and the enlargement countries on their pathways to accession; recalls in this context the continued need for reforms regarding the rule of law, fundamental rights and public administration, and for alignment with the CFSP, including on sanctions; highlights additionally the threats posed by malign foreign interference in the region and underlines the importance of combating disinformation; cautions against engagement with the EU systemic rivals which could undermine the prosperous, sustainable and secure future that EU accession offers and recalls in this context the added value of the investments made by the European Union under IPA III, the newly established Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans (and the Growth Plan), and the Western Balkans Investment Framework; calls upon the Commissioner for Enlargement to increase the visibility of EU action in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 165 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 8
Paragraph 2 – indent 8
– the ongoing attempts by Armenia and Azerbaijan to normalise their relations such as the Armenia-Azerbaijan joint statement of 7 December 2023 on confidence-building measures as well as the progress made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process, which has led to an agreement on several sections of the border; encourages themboth parties to sign a comprehensive peace agreement without delay; calls on Azerbaijan to demonstrate genuine efforts to this end; reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Armenia and Azerbaijan and strongly supports the normalisation of their relations based on the principles of the mutual recognition of territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders, in accordance with the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration; reiterates its demand for the withdrawal of Azerbaijan’s troops from the entirety of Armenia’s sovereign territory;
Amendment 192 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the increasing Russian attacks against civilian targets and civilian and critical infrastructure within Ukraine; demands that Russia and its proxy forces cease all military action and that the Russian leadership immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops and equipment from Ukraine and any other country whose territory, or parts thereof, it unlawfully occupies; condemns any hybrid attacks executed by Russia in Ukraine and strongly denounces the spread of Russia’s propaganda about its war in Ukraine;
Amendment 256 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 5
Paragraph 3 – indent 5
– Iran’s persistent non-compliance with its legal safeguard obligations under its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and with its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the advancement of its nuclear programme beyond all credible civilian justification;
Amendment 259 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 6
Paragraph 3 – indent 6
– the wrongful detention of European citizens in Iran and the execution in Iran of the German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd; urges the VP/HR to do the utmost to free these citizens and to put an end to the practice of Iranian hostage diplomacy detaining foreign civilians and dual nationals;
Amendment 269 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 7
Paragraph 3 – indent 7
– the recent adoption of the law on the ‘promotion of virtue and prevention of vice’ in Afghanistan, as well as the systematic violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the extreme interpretation of sharia which erases women from public life, bars them from working, hinders their access to healthcareall public places without being chaperoned by a male relative and to education beyond the sixth grade; demands from the de facto authorities of Afghanistan that all gender- based restrictions on women be lifted and stresses that this must be a key condition for any engagement of the international community with the Taliban; insists on maintaining strict, conditional engagement with the Taliban based on the five benchmarks set by the Council for engaging with the de facto authorities and by holding the perpetrators of these grave violations of girls’ and women’s rights accountable, including through restrictive measures;
Amendment 285 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 8
Paragraph 3 – indent 8
– the increasing breadth and intensity of operations of Chinese Government vessels and aircraft attempting to intimidatinge China’s neighbours; denounces the government-led system of forced labour and China’s crimes against humanity in Xinjiang;
Amendment 294 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 9
Paragraph 3 – indent 9
– the decision of the central Sahel military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), thus plunging ECOWAS into a deep political crisis; takes note of the de facto closure of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) and the non-renewal of the European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM)condemns additionally the physical attack on 29 September 2024 on an ECOWAS Member Parliament and other participants in an officially declared opposition rally in Lomé; calls on the Togolese authorities to ensure the promotion and protection of the fundamental principles of human and peoples' rights enshrined in Article 4 of the revised ECOWAS Treaty, such as the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of association, belief and expression; calls on the ECOWAS authorities and its member states to support the efforts needed to safeguard the principles of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights throughout the sub-region; takes note of the closure of the European Union Military Partnership Mission in Niger (EUMPM Niger) and of the Capacity Building Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) and the non-renewal of the European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM); observes with concern how Russia has intensified the development of state-to-state relationships and cooperation initiatives with African states through military cooperation and the commitment to cooperate on the development of nuclear energy;
Amendment 354 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 2
Paragraph 4 – indent 2
– the urgency for the EU and the Turkish Government to move forward toward a mutual reflection process which leads to a mutually beneficial, more dynamic and strategic partnership, considering the key role played by Türkiye in thefor example in the Black Sea region and its significance as a NATO ally;
Amendment 385 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 5
Paragraph 4 – indent 5
– the fact that the law on ‘transparency of foreign influence’, the law on ‘family values and protection of minors’, as well as the changes to the Electoral Code in Georgia, are incompatible with EU values and democratic principles; recalls that Georgia’s bid for accession to the EU will be assessed on the basis of its own merits and of the country’s success in meeting the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership; has observed with concern the tense and highly polarised election campaign ahead of the parliamentary elections held in Georgia in October 2024 and is concerned about the democratic backsliding of the country;
Amendment 394 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 4 – indent 5 a (new)
– the observation that Russia and China have become significant players in the Southern Neighbourhood, especially North Africa, while Türkiye and the Gulf states, chief amongst them the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, have risen as regional forces; argues that the idea of a single ‘neighbourhood’ for both Eastern and Southern Europe overlooks their distinct challenges; calls on the VP/HR and the Commission to secure adequate resources for the timely and effective implementation of the new pact for the Mediterranean; reiterates that a dynamic network of strategic partnerships tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of each country in our Southern Neighbourhood should be at the centre of that new pact; believes in this context that the EU should conduct a thorough review of the current incentive structure that combines the promise of financial assistance and trade benefits in exchange for political and economic reforms; ensuring it aligns with broader EU objectives, including the promotion of human rights and democratic values; stresses that besides prioritising bilateral cooperation, the EU should also continue to foster regional cooperation through existing frameworks like the Union for the Mediterranean which offers a valuable platform for promoting dialogue and joint action on issues of common concern;
Amendment 404 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
– the concern about Russian and Chinese pressure exerted in Central Asia and stresses the need to scale up the EU’s presence in Central Asia in response; underlines the EU’s interest in increasing economic relations and intensifying political ties with the countries of Central Asia, in part to address the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus;
Amendment 451 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the EU and its Member States to provide humanitarian assistance, military support, economic and financial aid and political support in every possible way until Ukraine’s victory in order to ultimately stop Russia’s war of aggression and allow Ukraine to liberate all its people and re-establish full control within its internationally recognised borders; welcomes the rapid creation and successful implementation of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine and suggests that the EU consider strengthening it; underlines in particular the urgent need to provide Ukraine with increased air defence capacities to defend its critical energy infrastructure ahead of the forthcoming winter, and calls on the Member States to immediately lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons systems delivered to Ukraine against legitimate military targets on Russian territory;
Amendment 465 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU and the Member States to reinforce the effectiveness of its 14 sanction packages adopted so far and adopt new ones as soon as the need arises; recalls that the consistent and uniform application of restrictive measures in all Member States is a precondition for the credibility and effectiveness of the EU’s external action; calls for effective cooperation with like- minded partners across the globe to increase the pressure on Russia; appeals for proactive diplomacy with third countries in order to minimise the circumvention of these sanctions; calls for the EU and its Member States to exercise strict control over Russia’s shadow fleets, which, in addition to violating EU and G7 sanctions, poses an immense ecological threat to the ecosystem as a result of its technical deficiencies and frequent breakdowns; calls for the Commission to critically assess EU assistance to third countries that actively support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and urges the Council to impose restrictive measures on third countries enabling Russia’s war of aggression, whether through the facilitation of sanction circumvention or through the provision of direct military assistance, such as in the case of Iran or the DPRK;
Amendment 483 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and the Council to designate the Russian state- funded private military Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation; draws attention to the so-called “Africa Corps” that was created following the death of the Wagner Group’s former leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, in August 2023, and placed directly under the Russian Ministry of Defence, in an effort to regroup Wagner elements under government control;
Amendment 487 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Unwaveringly supports the 10-point peace plan put forward by Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and recalls that any initiative aimed at ending the Russian war of aggression needs to be based on input provided by Ukraine and ultimately accepted by the Ukrainian people; encourages the Commission and the VP/HR as well as the Member States to mobilise international support for the peace formula presented by Ukraine and to engage in security commitments towards Ukraine as recommended in the Kyiv Security Compact;
Amendment 505 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that Ukraine, as a victim of aggression, has the legitimate right to self-defence in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter; calls on the VP/HR, the Commission the Council and the Member States concerned to enable effective Ukrainian countermeasures against Russia; recalls that Russia has violated international law including the UN Charter and that the full seizure of the frozen Russian assets is an appropriate step towards enforcing Russia’s obligation to abide by international law, and to compensate Ukraine and other injured parties for the losses caused by Russia’s war of aggression;
Amendment 529 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Commends the Commission’s proposal to establish the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism, worth an estimated EUR 35 billion, which responds to Parliament’s call and builds upon the decision of the Council to direct extraordinary revenues stemming from immobilised Russian state assets to the Ukraine Assistance Fund and the Ukraine Facility, as well as upon the G7’s decision to offer Ukraine a USD 50 billion loan secured through immobilised Russian state assets; expresses its conviction that the new Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism is a substantive step towards making Russia financially compensate for the massive damage it continues to cause in Ukraine; insists that this should not preclude the establishment of a sound legal regime for the confiscation of Russian state assets frozen by the EU, to be used for the benefit of Ukraine; urges the Commission and the EEAS to step-up their work in that direction;
Amendment 538 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls the fact that the security of the Republic of Moldova is inextricably linked to the security of Ukraine and deems the Republic of Moldova the second line of defence of the European way of life; believes that both Ukraine’s and Moldova’s accession to the EU would be a geostrategic investment in a united and strong Europe; encourages the VP/HR to enhance the CFSP partnership with Ukraine and Moldova through concrete measures and, in particular, through measures ensuring the inviolability of the state borders of and between both countries; welcomes the signature of the security and defence partnership between the EU and Moldova and deems necessary increased financial contributions from the European Peace Facility to further enhance Moldova’s defence capabilities, with a particular focus on air defence systems, mobility and transport, command and control, electronic warfare and logistics;
Amendment 549 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Emphasises that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in combination with the revisionist behaviour of the Russian Federation against a number of states neighbouring the Black Sea destabilises and threatens the Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans, which in turn erodes the European security architecture;
Amendment 596 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with two sovereign, democratic states as peaceful neighbours and with Jerusalem as their shared capital; condemns the acceleration of the illegal Israeli settlement of Palestinian land, which constitutes a violation of international law; expresses concern over the rising violence committed by Israeli forces and extremist settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem; expresses support for US President Biden’s three-phase Peace Plan and regrets the lack of will on both sides to ensure its implementation; regrets, further, that the latest rounds of peace talks did not bring any tangible results; is aware of the fact that, for negotiations to resume, international stakeholders, including the US, the United Nations, the EU and Arab states, need to complement each other’s efforts for them to be constructive; is committed to the future normalisation efforts between Israel and Arab states in the region;
Amendment 603 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Supports a just, viable and agreed- upon solution to the question of Palestinian refugees; recalls that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has been the key organisation for the EU strategy for stability and peace in the Middle East; reiterates, in this context, its concern regarding reoccurring allegations made against staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); recalls that there have been credible reports that UNRWA has employed members of the terrorist organisation Hamas, lastly the head of UNRWA’s teachers association in Lebanon, Fateh al-Sharif; calls additional attention to the evidence which suggests that several of UNRWA’s school buildings and the headquarter provided cover for the extensive tunnel system of Hamas in Gaza; acknowledges, however, the critical role of UNRWA in providing humanitarian aid, which cannot be interrupted to ensure access to basic services for all those in need; insists in this context on the strengthening of the screenings, checks and audits of all funds given to UNRWA and any of its sub- contractors to ensure that no EU payments end up financing, contributing to or supporting Hamas or Hezbollah activities; calls for the diversification of funding of humanitarian aid provided to the Palestinian population;
Amendment 620 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcome the successful conclusion of the first EU-GCC Summit and believes this Summit to have marked a pivotal moment in the relationship between the European Union and its partners from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stressing our mutual commitment to strengthening ties across key strategic, economic, and cultural areas;
Amendment 639 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the strong links between Iran and the IRGC, its proxies such as the Houthis, Iraqi and Syrian militias, and organisations on the EU terrorist list, namely Hamas and Hezbollah’s military wing; calls on the Council and the VP/HR to add Hezbollah in its entirety to the EU list of terrorist organisations; deplores Hezbollah’s attacks against Israel which have resulted in an Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon; is deeply concerned about the situation in Lebanon and recalls the need for a cessation of hostilities as soon as possible to create space for a diplomatic solution along the Blue Line, consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, as the only path to de- escalate tensions and stabilise the Israel- Lebanon border in a durable manner to fully restore the sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability of Lebanon;
Amendment 644 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Condemns the illegal, unacceptable and profoundly destabilising Houthi attacks against commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea; stresses that these have caused significant disruption to global trade as shipping companies are forced to reroute much of the Red Sea’s traffic around the southern tip of Africa; calls for collective action and encourages enhanced EU engagement and international cooperation, and strongly urges for immediate action to ensure the freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical waterways; calls for the immediate end of these illegal attacks;
Amendment 696 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that the world is becoming more multipolar and less multilateral; emphasises that multilateral forums, chief among them the United Nations and its agencies, should be considered the EU’s format of cooperation of choice; expresses concern, in this respect, about the increasing relevance of exclusive formats of cooperation, which experience increasing competition; observes, at the same time, that international institutions and norms are increasingly being instrumentalised; stresses that this trend puts the EU in a delicate position, which balances the need to appeal for a broad and inclusive concept of multilateralism while prioritising cooperation with selected, like-minded partners at the same time; calls on the Member States to reinforce inclusive forms of multilateral governance and encourages, in this context, the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Council to step up inter-institutional cooperation with multilateral organisations that are integral to the international rules-based order;
Amendment 742 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls that the transatlantic relationship remains the most important and strategic relationship for the EU and its Member States, which has been emphasised by the unity and strength of the partnership demonstrated following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; underlines that a strong transatlantic relationship remains indispensable for the security of the partners on both sides of the Atlantic; calls on the Commission to foster closer ties with key partners in both the US and Canada in order to counter global challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity; reiterates irrespectively, the need for Member States to make collective and well-coordinated investments in their security and defence with the objective of achieving a genuine European Defence Union that is interoperable and complementary with the NATO alliance and can act independently when needed;
Amendment 754 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the close relationship with non-EU western European countries and, in particular, the excellent cooperation in certain areas of EU external action; urges the Commission to modernise and deepen bilateral relations between the EU and Switzerland; stresses the importance of fostering even stronger relations with Norway, particularly in the scope of the security and defence partnership between the EU and Norway; calls for a swift signature of the Association Agreement between the EU and Andorra ands well as San Marino;
Amendment 770 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls, in this context, the deep and comprehensive pStrategic Partnership the EU enjoys with Japan, which should serve as a role model for a fruitful bilateral partnership that allows effective policy- shaping in multilateral contexts; notes that the EU and Japan are celebrating 50 years ofestablishment of their respective diplomatic relatmissions in 2024 and strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally in the 50 years to come; acknowledges the fundamental role of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) in their relationship at a time of geopolitical upheaval; encourages both sides to demonstrate the required political will to ratify the SPA, in particular the remaining EU Member States that have not yet done so;
Amendment 780 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that the rise of China remains one ofchallenges stemming from the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century andse of China as a global actor requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibiith China as a permanent member of the UN Security Council while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China through a recalibrated strategy that addresses particularly the increasingly oppressive domestic policies, the assertive foreign politcy as a permanent member of the UN Security Councilwell as the use of economic coercion as a means by China to reach its objectives;
Amendment 809 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and India in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda; identifies climate change and green growth, digitalisation and new technologies, research and development, connectivity, trade and investment, foreign, security and defence policy as the key areas of cooperation; calls to fully implement the EU Strategy on India of 2018 and the EU-India Roadmap to 2025 in close coordination with Member States’ own actions; stresses in particular the need to promote greater synergies in foreign and security policy through existing dialogue mechanisms and the other for a set up under the EU-India roadmap to 2025; calls, in this respect, for a stronger buy in of Member States; calls, equally, on the Member States to expand and broaden the India-EU cooperation on maritime security in response to China’s evolving presence in the Indo-Pacific; highlights the need to engage with India on its heavy military dependency on Russia and on the EU sanctions policy towards Russia; urges India to condemn Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 841 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights; calls for progress to be made towards the signing and ratification of the EU-Mexico Global Agreement; calls on the Commission to advance decisively and conclude the agreement with Mercosur, while keeping the highest level of ambition in relation to the enforcement of its sustainability provisions;
Amendment 860 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the VP/HR to make the work with like-minded democracies a priority of his term and to systematise cooperation and consultation with democratic like-minded partners in order to improve common preparedness and access to crisis response resources; reiterates, in this context, the recommendation to deepen ties with regional organisations such as ASEAN or the African Union to enhance cooperative security frameworks;
Amendment 882 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Acknowledges that the requirement for unanimity forces the Member States to work relentlessly to achieve compromise and unity, which is the source of the EU’s political leverage on the world stage; points out, however, that the trade-off between the ideal of unity and the high costs of unanimity in terms of credibility on the global stage should be assessed critically, particularly bearing in mind the effective functioning of an enlarged EU; regrets, in this context, the fact that individual Member States have used their veto right to water down agreements, delay decision-making or thwart a common policy altogether; regrets that the potential for fast, efficient and effective foreign, security and defence action, as provided for, inter alia, by the passerelle clauses of the TEU, has been used only in a very limited manner; reiterates its call for the Council to gradually switch to qualified majority voting for decisions in areas of the CFSP that do not have military or defence implications; acknowledges the concerns of some Member States, which fear a decreased ability to influence foreign and security policy at EU level; recognises that progress towards the application of qualified majority voting can only be gradual, building on the formation of a European strategic culture;
Amendment 910 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Calls on the VP/HR to promote a convincing, durable and targeted democratic narrative that demonstrates that democracy delivers for individuals and societies across the globe and is capable of withstanding autocratic pressure and influence; deplores the fact that the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Iran and other totalitarian or authoritarian regimes use information manipulation and malign interference as integral instruments to exert pressure on multilateral institutions and democratic values and norms, to erode checks on the abuse of power, to increase the incidence and severity of human rights violations, to constrict spaces for civil society, independent media and democratic opposition movements and to spread anti- Western disinformation;
Amendment 915 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38b. Reiterates that the EU and its Member States need to mainstream democracy support further into the programming of the EU financial instruments and stresses, in this context, the need to equip relevant EU delegations with appropriate means to increase public diplomacy activities and to develop their strategic communication capabilities to fight against disinformation and propaganda;
Amendment 917 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 c (new)
Paragraph 38 c (new)
38c. Welcomes the implementation of the pilot project entitled ‘Towards the creation of a European Diplomatic Academy’; calls for the establishment of a permanent structure supported by the necessary resources; calls for an exploration of and a decision on ways to access the EEAS for those graduating from this Academy, which can contribute to the full development of an autonomous EU diplomacy shaped by a common diplomatic culture from an EU perspective; reiterates its call on the Commission to create a permanent residential training programme on the EU’s external action and CFSP for junior diplomats from EU candidate countries;
Amendment 921 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide; recalls that the Global Gateway is to be understood as a strategic concept integrating foreign, economic and development policy; stresses, in this context, that coordination with international financial institutions, well-defined private-sector involvement and tailored strategic communications are essential in order for the instrument to reach the desired scale;
Amendment 930 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls for further clarification on the functioning, format of representation and accountability of the ‘Team Europe’ approach in order to ensure the effective allocation of resources and avoid duplication in the EU’s foreign and security policy; insists that Parliament is part of ‘Team Europe’ and should be treated as such;
Amendment 934 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Reiterates that Parliament plays an integral role in the CFSP and makes a specific contribution thereto by virtue of its parliamentary diplomacy and its distinct instruments, channels and contacts; including its democracy support programmes, the Foreign Affairs Committee, regular parliamentary dialogues or official delegations; emphasises that parliamentary diplomacy has a great potential to engage key political stakeholders and facilitate democratic governance; stresses, in particular, the added value of parliamentary diplomacy during the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and highlights, in this context, the valuable cooperation at political and technical level between the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament;
Amendment 965 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 – indent 1
Paragraph 43 – indent 1
– to work with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, NATO and the other partners concerned, to enable robust constabulary forces to assume all key tasks of internal security in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo as from 2026, and to prepare the proposals for the necessary CFSP missions to be launched in 2025, using the EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) as preventive military reinforcement; recalls that the expenditure for these measures, including the RDC’s standby expenditure, should be charged to the EU budget;
Amendment 1011 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Regrets the fact that the CFSP budget for civilian CSDP missions has only marginally increased from the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 to the MFF for 2021-2027, even though the number of missions and the tasks they perform have increased, the security environment has become more challenging and the cost of operations has risen;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
– having regard to the establishment of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council,
Amendment 8 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas India has surpassed China as the most populous country in 2023, a development that coincides with and contributes to India becoming more assertive on the global stage;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas India is set to hold parliamentary elections in May and June 2024;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas bilateral relations between EU Member Statesgeopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interests of the EU and India oin issues such as security and connectivity contribute to the EU-India partnershipensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; whereas this partnership has not yet reached its full potential;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas India’s regional and global significance is growing which is strengthening its position as an economic and military power; whereas India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 and its membership of the UN Security Council in 2021-2022 as well as of the UN Human Rights Council in 2019-2021 have reinvigorated the need to enhance coordination on global governance and further promote a shared vision of rules-based multilateralism;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the Indian Ocean has become a global centre of gravity with strategic importance for global trade and of vital economic and strategic interest for both the EU and India; whereas the EU and India have strong mutual interests in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on sustaining it as an area of fair competition, undisrupted sea lines of communication (SLOC), stability and security;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) keep bilateral relations high on the agenda through the setup of an India-EU Summit in New Delhi ahead of respective elections in 2024;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) further enhance the growingpromote greater synergy and cooperation in foreign and security policy through the existing dialogue mechanisms and within fora set up under the EU-India Roadmap to 2025;
Amendment 65 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) emphasise the importance of the EU-India Counter Terrorism Dialogue;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) strengthen military-to-military relations and exchanges in order to bolster the EU-India strategic partnership;
Amendment 68 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) expand EU-India cooperation on maritime security as an area of considerable potentialncourage further common reading of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, including with regard to the freedom of navigation, expand EU-India cooperation on maritime security as an area of considerable potential adding on experiences of constructive cooperation, in particular with India supporting the EU’s Naval Operation Atalanta (EUNAVFOR) by protecting vessels of the World Food Programme upon request as well as joint passing exercises (PASSEX);
Amendment 85 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) coordinate positions and initiatives in multilateral fora, in particular the UN, the World Trade Organization and G20, effectively aligning positions in defence of multilateralism and a rules-based international order; point out that the EU and India are two of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping and committed advocates for sustainable peace;
Amendment 97 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) underline that ensuring that a free and open, rules-based Indo- Pacific as well as a rules-based international order comprising freedom of navigation, open and secure sea lines of communication, enhanced security of shipping and more robust response systems for natural disasters and non- traditional security threats should remain a priority for both partners;
Amendment 98 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) make provisions for enhanced cooperation on hybrid threats, particularly in the fight against disinformation campaigns, through mechanisms aimed at sharing evidence and intelligence;
Amendment 101 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) continue to monitor closely the worrying situation in Indian-administered Kashmir, in particular the respect for the fundamental freedoms of the Kashmiri people; remain committed to supporting stability and de-esca, deescalation and rapprochement of good neighbourly relations between India and Pakistan;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) monitor closely the fragile situation around the unresolved border dispute between India and China, two nuclear powers which so far has kept from escalating above the threshold of conventional war but exhibits potential to flare up with serious consequences for the regional security architecture as well as for global stability;
Amendment 110 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) encourage India to strengthen regional security cooperation while acknowledging the volatile context of proliferation, military modernisation, and territorial disputes;
Amendment 111 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l b (new)
(lb) promote conflict prevention and economic cooperation by supporting regional integration initiatives in South Asia, including within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC);
Amendment 161 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4 a (new)
Make effective use of the newly established India-EU Trade and Technology Council;
Amendment 162 #
2023/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) welcome the EU-India Connectivity Partnership and the commitment to supporting sustainable digital, transport and energy networks to the flow goods, services, data and capital and exchange of people, contributing towards the wider EU’s Global Gateway strategy; notwelcome that the Connectivity Partnership has become one of the most important aspects of the EU-India partnership; take note of the EU's commitment to the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) launched at the G20 in New Delhi and stresses that it should be well coordinated with the Global Gateway as well as with the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas China is simultaneously a partner and also increasingly a competitor and systemic rival to the EUthe EU's policy has in the past been and should continue to be guided by the principle of cooperating where possible, competing when needed and confronting where necessary; whereas China is, of its own accord, clearly shifting the core of our relations towards systemic rivalry; whereas this rivalry is not sought by the European Union;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas China is the only country which has both the intention and at the same time the economic, technological and military means to reshape the international rules-based order;
Amendment 354 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) work closely towards fostering unity among the Member States’ approach towards China and strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy to ensure that Europe is able to defend the global rules-based order, its values and economic interests, as well as the global rules-based order; highlights, in the context of the latter, the importance of reciprocal relations whereby which economic diplomacy addresses the structural shortcoming of the Chinese market to improve fair conditions and market access for European companies;
Amendment 84 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) foster closer ties with key partners in the United States in order to counter those global challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity;
Amendment 86 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) intensify and consolidate the cooperation mechanisms already established, including the EU-US Trade and Technology Council;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for democracy, the rules-based international order and multilateralismreinforcing inclusive forms of multilateral governance that are integral to the international rules-based system and the management of global commons, including the UN and its agencies, the WHO, WTO and NATO;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) jointly promote with our partners in the US a convincing, durable and targeted democratic narrative, able to demonstrate that democracy delivers for individuals and societies across the globe and is capable of withstanding autocratic pressure and influence;
Amendment 132 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
make joint progress on key foreign policy files, including on our respective relations with China, on Europe’s eastern and southern neighbourhood, on Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean as well as on the Indo-Pacific; points, in the context of the latter, to the dedicated US-EU Dialogue on security and defence and the Indo-Pacific to develop a closer and more ambitious cooperation;
Amendment 138 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) jointly mobilise international support for the peace formula presented by Ukraine while pushing for the creation of a special international tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine perpetrated by the political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and its allies;
Amendment 183 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development; stresses, in this context, the significance of cooperating with the United States to make sure that the EU's Global Gateway Initiative is well coordinated with the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment;
Amendment 327 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab
Paragraph 1 – point ab
(ab) continue the ongoing coordination of the military support provided to Ukraine within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group; in this contxt applauds the role of the US in deterring further Russia’s aggression, in particular through intelligence sharing, military assistance, humanitarian aid and political support and by bolstering the most exposed part of NATO's Eastern flank;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 30 June 2021 on long- term Vision for the EU's Rural Areas - Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040 (COM/2021/345)
Amendment 11 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 15 September 2022 on EU border regions: living labs of European integration14a _________________ 14a OJ C 125, 5.4.2023, p. 114–123
Amendment 89 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that due to its regional focus, strategic planning and effective implementation model , cohesion policy should remain the EU’s main instrument for reducing disparities and stimulating regional growth and continue to be a key contributor to supporting recovery from symmetric and asymmetric shocks; calls for a clear demarcation between cohesion policy and other instruments in order to avoid overlaps and competition between EU instruments; believes that there must be an increase in the overall cohesion budget and in the MFF’s share of the policy compared to the 2021-2027 programming period; insists that all European regions remain eligible for funding in the future;
Amendment 122 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for the restoration, under the Common Provisions Regulations, of the Rural Development Fund; such a fund should be managed regionally or with decisive regional participation, placing greater emphasis than before on structural policy measures in sparsely populated areas;
Amendment 170 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for cohesion policy to include a stronger urban dimension through designated investments in urban areas as well as stronger links between urban and rural projects and investments; calls for the proportion of national ERDF allocations for urban development to be increased from 8 % to 12 %; calls on the Member States to ensure that small urban authorities are also able to access the 12 % of ERDF funds at national level dedicated to financing sustainable and integrated urban development projects; calls for this funding to be co-programmed with local authorities and for their benefit; underlines in this context that administrative capacity is essential for ensuring that managing bodies and local authorities acquire technical knowledge on climate change which they can use for urban planning and urban management; is convinced that this will lead to better design and evaluation of project proposals, more effective allocation of resources and satisfactory budgetary implementation without significant risk of decommitments; acknowledges that integrated territorial investments have a fundamental role in quality implementation and absorption of resources;
Amendment 178 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. calls for the establishment of a genuine structural policy for rural areas that meets the respective challenges in terms of its thematic objectives; points out that the distribution of funding between urban and rural areas ("EU Cohesion Policy in non-urban areas", Study requested by the REGI committee, PE 652.210 - September 2020) by no means meets the objective of Art. 174 TFEU; believes that funding should benefit both urban and rural areas in a balanced way;
Amendment 205 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that disproportionate burdens, such as the inherent structural disadvantages faced by all border regions should be compensated with a separate regime for regional aid designed specifically for border regions; demands that 0,26% of the EU’s cohesion policy budget shall be reserved exclusively for the development of border regions at the beginning of every new programming period, starting with the period 2028-2034 (=“Borderland Billion”); Suggests that the “Borderland Billion” is to be entrusted directly to the European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs), who are to be tasked with its independent management and distribution among projects;
Amendment 224 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. calls for a promotion of territorial development strategies (CLLD/ITI), where necessary through mandatory use, in order to involve the levels of governance closest to citizens in the planning, consultation, implementation and management of the funds;
Amendment 254 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the European Commission's decision to extend the validity of the Code of Conduct for Partnerships under the European Structural and Investment Funds (Delegated Regulation No 240/2014); believes that these guidelines contribute significantly to better involvement of local authorities, but should be revised in the future to improve effectiveness and ensure even greater involvement of partners to promote place-based actions;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Joint communication on the update of the EU Maritime Security Strategy and its Action Plan: An enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy for evolving maritime threats,
Amendment 6 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the joint communication to the European Parliament and the Council: European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defence, published on 10 March 2023 (JOIN(2023)0009),
Amendment 11 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Joint Declaration on EU-NATO Cooperation signed on 10 January 2023,
Amendment 12 #
2023/2119(INI)
– having regard to the 8th Progress Report on the implementation of the common set of proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016 and 5 December 2017, submitted jointly by the VP/HR and NATO Secretary General to the EU and NATO Councils on 16 June 2023,
Amendment 61 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has reaffirmed the role of NATO as the cornerstone of collective defence of its members and the indispensability of a strong transatlantic bond; whereas the decision of NATO leaders to commit a minimum of 2% of GDP to defence spending has only been implemented by a few Member States;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the Russian war of aggression has accentuated the need for the EU to set its own strategic objectives and deploy the capabilities to pursue them without undue reliance on the resources of third states and actors;
Amendment 148 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. SIs concerned that the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, with the support of the Lukashenka regime in Belarus and the Mullah Regime in Iran, has brought war back to the European continent; stands united with Ukraine and resolutely condemns Russia’s illegal war of aggression; deplores the global consequences of Russia’s illegal war of aggression which is hittingaving negative repercussions on countries and vulnerable societies around the world through increased energy prices and food shortages and which also grossly violates international law and the principles of the UN Charter and undermines European and global security and stability;
Amendment 220 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the commitment of the EU’s heads of state and government, made in the Versailles Declaration, to provide all the necessary support needed by Ukraine and to take greater responsibility for European security by bolstering European defence capabilities; calls on the EU and its Member States to deliver on this commitment by accelerating the full implementation of the Strategic Compass in order to make the European Union a stronger and more capable security provider interoperable and complementary to the NATO Alliance;
Amendment 243 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reminds the respective EU bodies and Member States of their commitment to strengthening the military planning and conduct capacity and achieving its full operational capability by 2025, including through the provision of adequate premises, staff, and reorganisation of the EU Military Staffequipment, staff, and the further development of the EU Military Command and Control Structure;
Amendment 250 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its full support for the rapid deployment capacity (RDC) with at least 5 000 troops available for rescue and evacuation tasks, initial entry and stabilisation operations or temporary reinforcement of missions; calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to set out the practical modalities for implementing Article 44 TEU, in order to allow a group of willing and able Member States to planwelcomes, in this context, the first exercise, MILEX 23; regrets, however, that the implementation of the "MPCC Roadmap" endorsed by the Member States remains behind schedule; calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) and the Commission to provide the structural measures to ensure that the Military Planning and cConduct a mission or operation within the EU framework and, thereby, ensure the swift activation of the RDCCapability (MPCC) is fully equipped and prepared to serve as the primary military- strategic headquarters for the RDC by 2025;
Amendment 258 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to set out the practical modalities for implementing Article 44 TEU, in order to allow a group of willing and able Member States to plan and conduct a mission or operation within the EU framework and, thereby, ensure the swift activation of the RDC;
Amendment 338 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on Member States to increase their levels of defence spending to adjust to the current geopolitical situation, and address the significant threats towards the Union’s security; calls on the EU NATO Member States to increase their military budgets to at least 2 % of GDP considering the impact of historic under-investment and spiralling inflation on defence budgets;
Amendment 419 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Acknowledges the difficulty of delineating and distinguishing between outer space and cyberspace and that these dimensions are closely linked; welcomes the proposal set out in the strategy to draw up a classified annual space threat analysis document with a view to making Member States collectively aware of the extent of those threats and the action to be taken to address them effectively;
Amendment 430 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Emphasises that the EU must further develop its own capabilities in all domains to protect the sovereignty of all Member States while enhancing its security cooperation with partners across the globe; welcomes the establishment of the Schuman Forum for Security and Defence as a platform of exchange amongst partners based on equality and mutual appreciation;
Amendment 449 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the importance of the partnership dimension of the Strategic Compass in reinforcing cooperation between the EU and its allies and partners around the world in order to counter foreign strategies aimed at undermining the EU and destabilising the rules-based international order; welcomes the long- awaited third Joint Declaration on EU- NATO Cooperation which confirmed that the EU and NATO are essential partners who share common values and strategic interests, and who work in complementarity to ensure Euro-Atlantic and global security and stability; calls in particular for synergies and coherence between NATO’s Strategic Concept and the EU’s Strategic Compass, particularly in the areas of countering Russian aggression, military mobility, hybrid and cyber warfare, and providing support to partners; urges all Member States of both organisations to ensure reciprocal accessibility in order to maximise operational and strategic complementarity in military matters;
Amendment 30 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU and Japan seek peacpeace and security in the aInd stability throughout theo-Pacific is inextricably linked to that on the European continent, whereas a free and open Indo- Pacific is hence a core interest pursued both by Japan and the EU, in particular by promoting compliance byof all countries with UNCLOS; whereas Japan is an important defender of the rules- based international order in the region;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the EU-Japan relationship is one of exceptionally like- minded partners, built on a solid basis of shared values, democracy, common goals and mutually compatible interests, making Japan one of the EU’s most important and trusted partners globally; strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally and also in plurilateral and multilateral contexts; advocates for a Team Europe approach to the relationship;
Amendment 68 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges the fundamental role of the EU-Japan economic partnership agreement and the EU-Japan SPA in the relationship; urges at a time of geopolitical upheaval; encoruages both sides to demonstrate the required political will to ratify the SPA, in particular the remaining three EU Member States that have not yet done so to ratify the SPA; calls for the full implementation of both agreements; welcomes the development of an increasingly dense network of bilateral dialogues, consultations, memoranda and agreements with the annual EU-Japan Summit at the centre; welcomes also ever closer relations between Japan and individual EU Member States;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Applauds the work of the Japanese G7 presidency in 2023 and the overall excellent cooperation in the G7; points out that the EU also needs to cooperate very closely with Japan in the G20, the UN and its specialised agencies, the UNFCCC, international standardisation organisations and financial institutions and other international formats in the pursuit of peace, maritime security, non- proliferation and the resilience to hybrid threats as well as human rights, prosperity, the rule of law and the implementation of the sustainable development goals;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes with interest Japan’s efforts to promote a stable architecture in the Indo-Pacific, for instance through its participation in the Quad, its engagement with Pacific island states or the recent Camp David Agreement with Korea and the US; continues to note Japan’s concerns about North Korea; intends to continuously cooperate with Japan in order to oppose China’s aggressive policies towards its neighbours; shares Japan’s position that Taiwan is an important partner and a precious friend; shares, further, Japan’s high regard for the Association of Southeas Asian Nations (ASEAN); welcomes the fact that some new vice-ministerial formats also include the EU (in groupings such as Japan/Australia/Korea/EU and Japan/Korea/US/EU)welcomes European participation, through ships and surveillance aircrafts from France, the UK and Germany, in the monitoring of UNSC sanctions coordinated from the “Enforcement Coordination Cell” based in Yokosuka, Japan;
Amendment 85 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Intends to continuously cooperate with Japan in order to oppose China’s aggressive policies towards its neighbours; shares Japan’s position that Taiwan is an important partner and a precious friend; shares, further, Japan’s high regard for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); welcomes the fact that some new vice- ministerial formats also include the EU (in groupings such as Japan/Australia/Korea/EU and Japan/Korea/US/EU);
Amendment 86 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that the EU needs to build its naval presence and extend exercises and port calls with Japan, in the Indo- Pacific, in line with the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the EU Strategic Compass; recalls in this context that the EU has already engaged in light passsing exercises (PASSEX) with Japan which could serve as the basis for joint surveillance and tracking exercises, anti-submarine exercises or antimine exercises;
Amendment 87 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is grateful for the USD 7.6 billion of robust and unwavering support Japan is providing to Ukraine for its self-defence in Russia’s war of aggression, especially through the delivery of transport vehicles, bulletproof vests and mine-clearing equipment; agrees with Japan that it is crucially important to promote the alignment of all international actors that support the UN principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity against imperialist revisionism or hegemonic coercion; expresses the EU’s clear commitment to supporting efforts to uphold peace and stability in the Indo- Pacific, particularly in the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, and to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific; raises concern that the balance of naval power and the strategic calculus will be adversely affected if Moscow decides to back Beijing in its territorial disputes with Japan and Southeast Asian countries;
Amendment 101 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Wants to collaborate with Japan in developing more balanced relations with countries from the Global South; emphasises the importance of implementing necessary climate change policy financing, sustainable and free trade and a fair international energy transition; emphasises also the importance of the Global Gateway Initiative and the significance of cooperating with Japan to make sure that Global Gateway is well coordinated with the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment; welcomes the first five EU-Japan connectivity projects and the Far North Fiber Project;
Amendment 111 #
2023/2107(INI)
7. Takes note of the shift in Japan’s national security strategy; continues to support Japan’s engagement for a world without nuclear weapons; calls for a comprehensive security partnership between the EU and Japan as the basis for enhanced consultations, common exercises, shared defence research and development and work on joint contingency planning for dangerous crises; welcomes Member States’ 2+2 dialogue formats with Japan; welcomes NATO’s Individual Tailored Partnership Programme with Japan, but regrets the fact that the opening of a NATO liaison office in Japan has been delayed; proposes the creation of an EU/NATO/AP4 (Japan/Korea/Australia/New Zealand) security dialogue format; encourages the European External Action Service to post a military attaché in Tokyo; would welcome the negotiation of an EU-Japan Framework Participation Agreement; is critical of the fact that the Enhancing Security Cooperation In and With Asia (ESIWA) project is not very substantive; calls for enhanced maritime awareness cooperation on the basis of the Critical Maritime Routes Indian Ocean (CRIMARIO) initiative; insists on including non- conventional security issues such as disinformation, cyber, space and climate change;
Amendment 112 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports Japan's intention to make democracy more resilient while pushing back manipulative attempts, including hybrid threats, to undermine confidence in democratic institutions; welcomes, in this context, the committment to the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism as part of a collective effort to strenthen democracy worldwide;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
– having regard to the joint declaration by the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Federal Chancellor of Germany following their summit on 29 September 2023 in Berlin,
Amendment 5 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas since the adoption of the EU strategy on Central Asia in 2019, the region has been affected by significant external factors, such as Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and China’s global ambitions,increasingly assertive foreign policy as well as by internal instability, particularly the violent unrest in Kazakhstan in January 2022, the violent crackdowns following protests in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast of Tajikistan in November 2021 and May 2022 and in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, in July 2022, and repeated clashes on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Central Asia is a region of strategic interest to the EU in terms of security, and connectivity, as well as energy and resource diversification, conflict resolution and the defence of the multilateral rules-based international order;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the EU and Central Asia are facing profound global and regional geopolitical shifts, which provide significant impetus for them to engage in strongerwork towards a long-term, structured and mutually beneficial cooperation in matters of common interest; encourages the EU to intensify its engagement with Central Asia, given the geostrategic importance of the region; welcomes the increased high-level contact between the EU and Central Asia, in particular the meetings between the Central Asian heads of state and the President of the European Council, and the work of the EU Special Representative for Central Asia; welcomesurges for the follow up to all these high-level meetings and declarations with concrete actions and welcomes, in this context, the intention to adopt a joint EU-Central Asia roadmap to advance dialogue and cooperation in specific areas; encourages the EU to continue promoting political and economic reforms that strengthen the rule of law, democracy, good governance and respect for human rights;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has weakened its standing in the region and has encouraged Central Asia to pursue cooperation with other actors, and that these actors have stepped up their cooperation with Central Asia; takes note also of Chinese engagement in the region; underlines that the EU should use this window of opportunity to foster mutually beneficial cooperation;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates the commitment of the EU to work together with the countries of Central Asia for peace, security stability, prosperity, and sustainable development in full respect for international law as well as the principles of respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, non-use of force or threat of its use and the peaceful settlement of international disputes;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its implications present both challenges and opportunities for the Central Asian states, which have traditionally maintained close relations with Russia; expresses deep concern about Central Asian states’underlines the EU’s interest in increasing economic relations and intensifying political ties with the countries of Central Asia, in part to minimise the circumvention of EU sanctions against Russia, which are intended to stop the war in Ukraine; and Belarus; emphasises the significance of continued close exchange on sanctions and calls on the authorities of the Central Asian states, particularly Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, to cooperate closely with the EU, in particular its Sanctions Envoy;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the key role of EPCAs as the framework for cooperation with the Central Asian states; notes with concern that the EPCA with Kyrgyzstan, negotiations on which were concluded in 2019, remains unsigned; calls on the Council and the Commission to rapidly progress in the on-going negotiations of an EPCA with Tajikistan and to resolve the outstanding issues and to sign the EPCAs with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan without further delay in order for Parliament to exercise its prerogatives regarding the ratification of these agreements; stresses that failure to sign such agreements after the conclusion of negotiations calls into question the EU’s credibility as a global actor;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the great potential of mutually beneficial cooperation on sustainable development, connectivity, energy, critical raw materials and security, with Central Asia being a key region for connectivity between East and West; stresses that in order to make the Global Gateway a success, the EU must back up its ambitious plans with deeds and mobilise funds; underlines the importance of developing the Trans-Caspian Corridorrecalls, in this context, the significant geopolitical consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine which have reinvigorated the Middle Corridor not only as a regional economic zone but also as an alternative connectionroute between Asia and Europe and of working on attracting investment and eliminating the bottlenecks identified in the study conduct, recalls that the New Eurasian Land Bridge passes through sanctioned Russian and Belarusian territory; stresses the significance of promoting regional integration along the Middle Corridor and reminds that in order to attract much needed financing for infrastructure projects under the Global Gateway the bottlenecks identified by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development must be eliminated;
Amendment 119 #
2023/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the importance and unique nature of Parliament’s democracy support programmes which have great potential to engage key political stakeholders and facilitate democratic governance;
Amendment 128 #
2023/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls, in particular, for Parliament’s oversight over the work under the EU foreign and security policy activities to be reinforced by enhancing the level of accountability and the transparency of the EEAS and the Commission’s external services; highlights in this context the necessity to update the 2010 Declaration on Political Accountability as the framework of relations between the EEAS and Parliament in order to give Parliament the means to leverage its instruments;
Amendment 167 #
2023/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights the specific role of Parliament in helping partner countries and, in particular, enlargement countries to strengthen their role in the EU accession process; stresses in particular the added value of parliamentary diplomacy during the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and in this context highlights the valuable cooperation at political and technical level between the Verkhovna Rada and the European Parliament;
Amendment 182 #
2023/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
(v a) prioritise quiet diplomacy as the tool of choice when undertaking prevention initiatives, overcome the early warning-early action gap, increase effectiveness of cooperation with other international partners and improve intra- EU coordination, including on civil- military matters and increase local ownership of EU initiatives;
Amendment 185 #
2023/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)
(v b) develop an EU Agenda/Compact/Guidelines for Peace and Diplomacy under the auspices of the HR/VP;
Amendment 187 #
2023/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v d (new)
(v d) create a Council Working Party on prevention and mediation, to discuss the prioritisation of opportunities for preventive engagement, as well as resulting analysis, follow-up, and monitoring;
Amendment 188 #
2023/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v e (new)
(v e) propose an institutional upgrade through a new Peace and Prevention Hub that acts as a single-entry point for matters of prevention within the EEAS, enhanced regional co-operation, and increased capacity to engage on topics of conflict, peace, prevention, and diplomacy;
Amendment 191 #
2023/2050(INI)
(w) strengthen partnerships and coordination with international, regional and sub-regional actors, such as the UN, the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE), the African Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, African regional organisations (such as ECOWAS) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); notes that a closer partnership with the UN and its bodies, notably the Peacebuilding Commission can lead to strengthened coordination in conflict prevention globally;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, which entered into force on 1 June 20026, _________________ 6 OJ L 114 30.4.2002, p. 132.
Amendment 56 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Switzerland is deeply integrated into the EU single market; whereas to date, the EU and Switzerland have concluded over 120 bilateral agreements; whereas many of them urgently need to be updated;
Amendment 59 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas many of the bilateral agreements urgently need to be updated in order to maintain the functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Switzerland is deeply integratethe preservation of a level playing field into the EU single market; whereas a level playing field is necessary in order to ensure fair competition for all companies in the singleternal market is necessary;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Switzerland will hold general elections on 22 October 2023; whereas the European Parliament will hold elections in June 2024;
Amendment 178 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that an effective dispute settlement mechanism is fundamental, as is a solution on institutional matters, such as cohesion policy; stresses that a common jurisdiction between the EU and Switzerland is a prerequisite for a common market; recalls the compromises already made by the Commission in that regard; recalls the necessity for the European Court of Justice to be the last instance in the interpretation of EU law;
Amendment 183 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that an agreement on the application of state aid rules is fundamental for the preservation of a level playing field in the internal market; calls on the Commission and the Swiss Federal Council to find a solution in this regard;
Amendment 264 #
2023/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that a solution on institutional matters, such as cohesion policy is fundamental for the future cooperation;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of 4 March 2022 as well as 17 March 2023 on the situation of human rights in Belarus in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and in its aftermath,
Amendment 25 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas almost three years after the so-callfalsified elections on 9 August 2020, the Belarusian authorities are continuing and still increasing their repression against the Belarusian people; whereas more than 50 000 Belarusians have been illegally arrested and tortured, more than 1 500 persons remain imprisoned on political grounds, often under inhumane conditions and around 300 000 have left the country for fear of a similar fate;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Lukashenka regime is dangerously undermining the sovereignty of Belarus by deepening Belarus’ integration into the Union State with Russia against the clear will of the majority of Belarusians;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the regime is eliminating the last remainders of political pluralism in the country, such as with the upcoming so-called re-registration of political parties that is likely to lead to the elimination of all parties but those who support the regime; whereas the new “constitution” from February 2022 creates a new undemocratic institution that only serves the purpose to secure the regimes grip to power and strips the parliament of the last semblance of voice over the political process;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Lukashenka regime poses a direct threat to the EU and its citizens by continuing to instrumentalise migration, engaging in aggressive war rhetoric since August 2020, promoting an increased presence of Russian military in the country through permanent joint manoeuvres, accepting the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons on its territory and refusing to implement nuclear safety requirements at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Astravyets;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Belarusian democratic forces led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya have a well-established and internationally recognised structure, including the recent formation of the United Transitional Cabinet, the renewed Coordination Council and the opening of the Mission of Democratic Belarus in Brussels;
Amendment 110 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Belarusian regime to end this spiral of propaganda, violence, torture and repression against dissenting voices and perceived critics, to release immediately and unconditionally all political prisoners and all persons arbitrarily detained, and declare a pervasive amnesty for all those who were arrested on political grounds since 2020 and to engage in a genuine dialogue with representatives of the democratic forces and civil society in order to find a way out of the current political crisis through the organisation of free and fair elections to be organised under international observation led by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe;
Amendment 172 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Condemns in the strongest possible terms the Belarusian regime’s involvement in Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, including the massive provision of ammunition and military hardware to the Russian aggressors, training of Russian troops by Belarusian instructors, the threatening to join the aggression combined with stationing of troops next to Ukraine’s border which binds Ukrainian troops there, and the use of Belarusian territory and infrastructure as a staging ground to launch missile attacks on military and civilian targets in Ukraine; notes that the vast majority of Belarusians disapprove of this multifaceted involvement in Russia’s war of aggression; expresses its support for the Belarusian activists who resist the aggressor within Belarus and the volunteers, in particular the ‘Kalinouski’ and ‘Pahonia’ regiments, who are bravely fighting alongside the Ukrainian army to repel the aggressors;
Amendment 198 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the EU institutions and member states to strengthen mechanisms to close loopholes in the sanctions while reviewing the effects of sanctions in order to reduce collateral damage for people and entities in the country that are not complicit in the aforementioned crimes;
Amendment 206 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with great concern the rampant economic, political and military integration of Belarus into the Union State with Russia; condemns the announced deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons under Russian command on Belarusian territory; calls for the EU and the Member States to maintain unity in addressing the multifaceted threats posed by the Lukashenka regime to the EU, in particular the continued state-engineered illegal migration crisis at the borders of Belarus with Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, and to work in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency to ensure nuclear safety at the Belarusian NPP; calls on the EU institutions and member states not to recognise any agreements signed by the Lukashenka regime with Russia that cede the country’s sovereignty against the will of the people;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas due to limited resources, the external financing instruments have often been stretched to their limits; whereas, since the adoption of the Regulation establishing the Instrument, events such asthe COVID-19 pandemic but even more so the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, (which triggered a food, energy anhas negatively affected global supply chains, undermined food security in several areas of the world, created ecost of living crisis) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemicnomic uncertainty, led to a spike in energy prices and has considerable potential to further destabilise Member States and third countries, have exacerbated the situation to such a degree that an early mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the Instrument and a mid-term revision (MTR) of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) are necessary;
Amendment 48 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine in all its dimensions, including humanitarian assistance, recovery, reconstruction and modernisation; stresses, however, that this support should not come at the expense of other partners and third countries, who are adversely affected by the developments provoked by the Russian war of aggression and whose EU funding should not be cut; calls, therefore, for a thorough evaluation of the Instrument’s resources, which should also assess whether they are sufficient to meet the Instrument’s objectives;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reaffirms the commitment set out in the Instrument to eradicatinge poverty, fighting inequalities and discrimination and promotinge human development;
Amendment 172 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Expresses concern that the EU is losing influence and visibility to alternative offers made by China and Russia; urges the EU to respond to the expectations of and deliver quickly on the political agreements made with partner countries to reinforce its status as a reliable ally in development cooperation and to demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;
Amendment 177 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Global Gateway strategy as a concerted EU response to global challenges; regrets, however and stresses its significance of the instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide by means of infrastructure investment that creates national value in partner countries, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals; recalls that Global Gateway is to be understood as a strategic concept in which foreign, economic and development policy are integrated; stresses in this context that to leverage its full potential, policy decisions and priorities should be aligned with the ongoing mid-term review of the Instrument; regrets, in this context, the lack of transparency and of a regulatory framework for the strategy’s governance and implementation within the Instrument’s objectives and priorities;
Amendment 169 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To achieve these goals, special emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: health, connectivity, including transport, energy, green and digital transitions, education and skills development.
Amendment 169 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To achieve these goals, special emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: health, connectivity, including transport, energy, green and digital transitions, education and skills development.
Amendment 176 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Union support under the Facility should not replace the bilateral and regional support provided under Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , focussing on preparing the Beneficiaries for Union membership, but. The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) remains the main financial vehicle for merit-based conditional pre-accession assistance. The Facility shall complement it and add to it, while using already existing mechanisms and structures where possible. The approach should build on the existing enlargement methodology, notably the 2020 Revised Methodology5 , and the Economic and Investment Plan6 from the same year. _________________ 4 Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 September 2021 establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession assistance (IPA III) (OJ L 330, 20.9.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1529/oj). 5 COM (2022) 57 final. 6 COM(2020) 641 final.
Amendment 176 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Union support under the Facility should not replace the bilateral and regional support provided under Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , focussing on preparing the Beneficiaries for Union membership, but. The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) remains the main financial vehicle for merit-based conditional pre-accession assistance. The Facility shall complement it and add to it, while using already existing mechanisms and structures where possible. The approach should build on the existing enlargement methodology, notably the 2020 Revised Methodology5 , and the Economic and Investment Plan6 from the same year. _________________ 4 Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 September 2021 establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession assistance (IPA III) (OJ L 330, 20.9.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1529/oj). 5 COM (2022) 57 final. 6 COM(2020) 641 final.
Amendment 194 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Facility should promote the development effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities.
Amendment 194 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Facility should promote the development effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities.
Amendment 198 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The Facility and the funding dispersed therewith should place a special emphasis on locally based small and medium enterprises to ensure that sustainable development is directly interlinked with local businesses and entrepreneurs;
Amendment 198 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The Facility and the funding dispersed therewith should place a special emphasis on locally based small and medium enterprises to ensure that sustainable development is directly interlinked with local businesses and entrepreneurs;
Amendment 229 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The overall maximum amount for the Union support through the Facility should be EUR 6 billion in current prices for the period from 2024 to 2027, of which up to EUR 2 billion in non-repayable support and EUR 4 billion in concessional financial-assistance loans provided by the Union and provisioned from the EUR 2 billion. At least half of the total amount should be allocated through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), including the entire amount of the non- repayable support, less than 1.5% of technical assistance and the amounts necessary for provisioning of the loans.
Amendment 229 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The overall maximum amount for the Union support through the Facility should be EUR 6 billion in current prices for the period from 2024 to 2027, of which up to EUR 2 billion in non-repayable support and EUR 4 billion in concessional financial-assistance loans provided by the Union and provisioned from the EUR 2 billion. At least half of the total amount should be allocated through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), including the entire amount of the non- repayable support, less than 1.5% of technical assistance and the amounts necessary for provisioning of the loans.
Amendment 237 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The implementation of the Facility for the Western Balkans should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment priorities in each Western Balkans Beneficiary (a Reform Agenda), providing a framework for boosting socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of this Facility. The Reform Agenda should be submitted to the European Parliament.
Amendment 237 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The implementation of the Facility for the Western Balkans should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment priorities in each Western Balkans Beneficiary (a Reform Agenda), providing a framework for boosting socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of this Facility. The Reform Agenda should be submitted to the European Parliament.
Amendment 266 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with each Beneficiary to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and the Beneficiary, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with each Beneficiary setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the Loan Agreement shall be shared with the European Parliament.
Amendment 266 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with each Beneficiary to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and the Beneficiary, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with each Beneficiary setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the Loan Agreement shall be shared with the European Parliament.
Amendment 287 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The communication capacities of the Beneficiaries should be enhanced in order to ensure strong and free pluralistic media and public support for andBeneficiaries should support free pluralistic media that enhance the understanding of Union values and the benefits and obligations of potential Union membership, while addressing disinformation and, foreign information manipulation and interference. Visibility of the Union funding should alsneeds to be ensured.
Amendment 287 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The communication capacities of the Beneficiaries should be enhanced in order to ensure strong and free pluralistic media and public support for andBeneficiaries should support free pluralistic media that enhance the understanding of Union values and the benefits and obligations of potential Union membership, while addressing disinformation and, foreign information manipulation and interference. Visibility of the Union funding should alsneeds to be ensured.
Amendment 308 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) boost regional economic integration in particular through progress in the establishment of the Common Regional Marketbased on EU rules and standards for the Common Regional Market, which was agreed in 2020 as part of the Berlin Process;
Amendment 308 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) boost regional economic integration in particular through progress in the establishment of the Common Regional Marketbased on EU rules and standards for the Common Regional Market, which was agreed in 2020 as part of the Berlin Process;
Amendment 320 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) boost innovation, particularly for SMEs and in support of the green and digital transitions, with a particular emphasis on locally based small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 320 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) boost innovation, particularly for SMEs and in support of the green and digital transitions, with a particular emphasis on locally based small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 456 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall invite the Beneficiaries to submit within three months from the entry into force of this Regulation their respective Reform Agendas. National economic reform programmes (ERPs) and the Commission’s annual progress reports should serve as the starting point.
Amendment 456 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall invite the Beneficiaries to submit within three months from the entry into force of this Regulation their respective Reform Agendas. National economic reform programmes (ERPs) and the Commission’s annual progress reports should serve as the starting point.
Amendment 94 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Ukraine Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised plan for reconstruction (the ‘Ukraine Plan’), prepared by the Government of Ukraine and endorsed by the EU, providing a structured and predictable framework for the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of Ukraine, clearly articulated with Union accession requirements.
Amendment 108 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The recovery, reconstruction and modernisation effort should build on Ukraine’s ownership, close cooperation and coordination with supporting countries and organisations, and Ukraine’s path towards accession to the Union. Regional and local administrations are also expected to play an important role. Peer-to-peer cooperation and programmes embedded in partnerships between cities and regions in the Union and those in Ukraine should have already facilitated the delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and thus provide a basis to enrich and accelerate the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation process.
Amendment 120 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Ukraine has successfully addressed the reform of two key judicial governance bodies, the High Council of Justice and High Qualification Commission of Judges. Regarding the Constitutional Court Reform, the EU has certified 'good progress'. It is of utmost importance that the internationally nominated members will have a decisive role as proposed by the government and in line with the Venice Commission recommendations. Regarding 'anti- corruption' and 'de-oligarchisation', Ukraine has made 'some progress', having appointed new heads of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine as well as having presented an action plan to reduce the influence of oligarchs.
Amendment 129 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Reconstruction from the damage caused by the war of Russian aggression cannot be limited to rebuilding what was destroyed as it was before the war. The reconstruction offers an opportunity to support Ukraine in its process of integration into the Single Market and in accelerating its sustainable green and digital transitions, in line with Union policies. The Facility should promote reconstruction in a way that modernises and improvesbe consistent with the 'build back better' principle enshrined in Ukraine’'s economy and society, building on Union rules and standards, by investing in the transition of Ukraine towards a green, digital and inclusive economy and national recovery plan adopted by the National Recovery Council in June 2022 with the aim of promoting the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of itUkraine's critical infrastructure, productive capacity and human capital in a resilient way, investing in a green and digital economy and transforming Ukraine into a modern European welfare state and market economy, building on Union rules and standards.
Amendment 159 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The general objectives of the Ukraine Facility should be to assist Ukraine in addressing the social, economic and environmental consequences of the war, contributing to the reconstruction, including recovery, and modernisation of the country between 2024 and 2027; in fostering social, economic and environmental resilience and progressive integration into the Union and global economy and markets; and in preparing Ukraine for future membership of the Union by supporting its accession process. Such objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner.
Amendment 169 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) As the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation needs are substantial, and cannot be covered by the Union budget alone, both public and private investments should play a role. The Facility should enable the timely mobilisation of both public and private investments and should allow for the possibility to scale up support for investments in long-term reconstruction when circumstances allow, also considering implementation and absorption capacity of Ukraine.
Amendment 186 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) The Commission and the Member States should ensure the compliance, transparency, coherence, consistency and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle, including at local level. In light of the presence of various international donors, the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity with other donors, including through an agreement on common standards and regular consultations. In this regard, the Multi- Agency Donor Coordination Platform should be used as an already established forum for such exchange. The European Parliament, together with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the US Congress, as the parliaments of the three co-chairing entities of the Platform, should have a prominent role in its work in order to ensure full parliamentary scrutiny, democratic oversight, transparency and accountability.
Amendment 211 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 79
Recital 79
(79) In order to ensure that Ukraine has access to sufficient financing to cater for its macro-financial stability needs and initiate the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of the country, Ukraine should have access to up to 7% of the non- repayable financial support and loans in the form of a pre-financing, subject to availability of funding and to the respect of the precondition for the support to Ukraine under the Facility.
Amendment 217 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 82
Recital 82
(82) Under pillar II of the Facility, an investment framework should be set up, aiming to support recovery and reconstruction investments undertaken by the state, private sector companies, municipalities, state-owned enterprises or other actors. The Ukraine Investment Framework should address priorities identified in the Ukraine Plan, and support its objectives and its implementation. The Ukraine Investment Framework should involve Ukrainian authorities in its governance.
Amendment 247 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 95
Recital 95
(95) The communication capacities of Ukraine should be enhanced in order to ensure existence of strong and free pluralistic media and public support for and understanding of Union values and the benefits and obligations of potential Union membership, while addressing disinformation. Visibility of the Union funding should alsalso needs to be ensured.
Amendment 276 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) rebuild and modernise infrastructure damaged by the war, such as energy infrastructure, water systems, internal and cross-border transport networks including rail, roads and bridges and border crossing points, and foster modern, improved and resilient infrastructures; restore food production capacities; help address social challenges stemming from the war, in particular as regards psychological and psychosocial rehabilitation, including for specific groups such as war veterans, Internally Displaced Persons, single parents, disabled people, minorities and other vulnerable persons; contribute to the demining effort;
Amendment 306 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. In order to promote the complementarity and efficiency of their action and initiative, the Commission and the Member States shall cooperate and shall strivemake effective use of the 'Team Europe' approach to avoid duplication between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities, such as international organisations and the relevant International Financial Institutions, agencies and non-Union donors, in line with the established principles for strengthening operational coordination in the field of external assistance, including through enhanced coordination with Member States at local level and through the harmonisation of policies and procedures, in particular the international principles on development effectiveness.
Amendment 331 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The financial support pursuant to Chapter III in the form of a loan, shall be available for an amount of up to EUR 50 000 000 000 in current prices for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 for all types of support.
Amendment 334 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The sum of the resources made available pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed EUR 50 000 000 000 in current prices for the period 2024 to 2027.
Amendment 494 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Assistance under this Chapter shall also support confidence-building measures and processes that promote justice, truth- seeking, reparations as well as collection of evidence of crimes committed by the Russian political and military leadership and its proxies during the war. Funding for initiatives and bodies involved in supporting and enforcing international justice in Ukraine may be provided under this Chapter.
Amendment 41 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) New and revised limit values should be set out in light of available information, including up-to-date scientific evidence and technical data, based on a thorough assessment of the socioeconomic and cultural impact and availability of exposure measurement protocols and techniques at the place of work.
Amendment 94 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The central aim of this legislation is to ensure a comprehensive level of protection for workers and also to protect the cultural heritage of the European Union. Therefore, a sectoral exemption for the occupational substance lead should be introduced for activities, which are essential for cultural activities in Europe. It should be regularly reviewed whether these regulations are still necessary for the preservation of Europe's cultural heritage.
Amendment 138 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph -1 – point 4 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph -1 – point 4 (new)
Directive 2004/37/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4) in Article 5, the following paragraph 4a is inserted: "4a. The limit values set out in Annex III for the occupational substance "inorganic lead and its compounds" and Annex IIIa for the occupational substance "lead and its ionic compounds" shall not apply to activities which, in accordance to Annex IIIb, are of substantial importance for the preservation of the cultural heritage and cultural diversity of the European Union."
Amendment 194 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive 2004/37/EG
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 132 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine continues to impact EU-Türkiye relations in ways that are yet to unfold; reiterates its appreciation for Türkiye’s role as an early mediator between Ukraine and Russia and the key part played by Türkiye in brokering and keeping alive the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has been crucial in helping to counter a severe global hunger crisisglobal shortage of essential food supplies in particular grain;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the partial measures taken in recent months by the Turkish authorities to prevent the re-exportationdirect transit to Russia of goods covered by EU sanctions, but urges them to go further in order to ensure that Türkiye stops being a hub for entities and individuals that wish to circumvent such sanctions;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deplores, against the backdrop of the war, the delaying of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession, which only plays into Russia’s hands; invites the Turkish authorities to deliver on their promise of a more constructive partnership in NATO and to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in the Grand National Assembly as early as possiblethis summer;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges decision-makers to foster a national consensus on EU integration, building upon a successful start to the screening process, to work towards the ambitious goal of meeting the criteria for EU membership by 2030as soon as possible;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages its policymakers to accelerate the reforms that enabled the first long overdue intergovernmental conference and a successful start to the screening process, and to demonstrate steady progress in guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights; urges decision-makers to work jointly towards meeting the membership criteria by 2030as soon as possible; stresses the need to strengthen the transparency, accountability and inclusiveness of the accession process, including its parliamentary dimension;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the authorities’ obligation to ensure transparency and competition in public procurement, government contracts, privatisation, State aid and concession procedures; highlights the need to strengthen safeguards, transparency and conditionality under a strategic foreign investment screening process, and to prosecute incidents of corruption, fraud, abuse of office and money laundering, while simultaneously countering tax evasion and the circumvention of sanctions;
Amendment 173 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses its concern with the lack of progress on achieving institutional transparency, freedom of expression and media freedom and stresses the role of political leaders in creating an enabling environment for the pursuit of these freedoms; condemns attempts to discredit reporters and arbitrarily withhold public information, as well as the failure to ensure the safety of journalists and media outlets; urges the authorities to take immediate action against political and economic interference in the media and intimidation against reporters; welcomes the withdrawal of the draft anti- defamation legislation; urges the government to ensure the independence of the public broadcaster and media regulator and the transparency of media ownership, financing and public advertising;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the importance of assessing and addressing potential challenges in the application of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement as early as possible, in order to avoid further delays in the application of both agreements;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the Windsor Framework agreement, and calls for its swift implementation, in order to ensure lasting certainty and predictability for businesses and people in Northern Ireland as well as to ensure the smooth implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and the TCA;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the full operationalisation of the TCA’s institutional framework in 2022 and the good functioning of the joint bodies under the Agreement; underlines the importance of the institutional structures for the smooth implementation of the EU-UK TCA and calls for continued transparency in the implementation of the agreements concluded between both sides;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Commends the ongoing work of the Trade Partnership Committee and of the specialised and trade-specialised committees, and urges the parties to fully explore their potential as bilateral bodies established under the TCA, which can address all implementation issues in a direct manner and discuss strategic issues of shared importance; invites the Commission to continue the good practice of keeping the European Parliament fully and immediately informed of the ongoing work of and developments in these committees;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the amendment of the sunset clause in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill which was and remains areplaced the previous sunset clause of concernwith a schedule of laws to be revoked at the end of 2023, and stresses that the European Parliament will continue following the legislative developments in the UK in this regard; calls for the strengthening of EU-UK regulatory cooperation to minimise likely divergences; calls on the Commission to continue to closely monitor regulatory divergences in the UK, which could pose a risk of non-compliance with the TCA, notably in areas relevant to the level playing field such as subsidy control, taxation, labour and social standards, the environment and climate; considers, in this context, that the active involvement of the DAG and the Civil Society Forum provides a valuable contribution to the process; highlights the particular challenge that monitoring and managing regulatory divergence poses for Northern Ireland;
Amendment 71 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the EU and the UK to work together to strengthen global climate protection by capitalising on the close cooperation developed in response to the energy security challenges posed by Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the strong cooperation and coordination between the EU and the UK in response to Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine; calls on the EU and the UK to maintain the strongest possible unity within the international community in condemning Russia's actions and defending the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law and the rules-based international order within the UN and its charter and other multilateral forums; calls for equally strong cooperation and coordination regarding Ukraine's post- war reconstruction;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
— having regard to the Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 of 22 March 2021 establishing a European Peace Facility (EPF)1 , __________________ 1 OJ L 102, 24.3.2021, p. 14.
Amendment 8 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
— having regard to the Response Force ofand other forces held at high readiness by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),
Amendment 13 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
— having regard to the new NATO Strategic Concept and the Madrid Summit Declaration adopted by the NATO Heads of State and Government participating in the North Atlantic Council meeting in Madrid on 29 June 2022,
Amendment 14 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
— having regard to the two joint declarations on EU-NATO cooperation signed on 8 July 2016 and 10 July 2018, and the 74 proposals for common action endorsed by EU member states and NATO Allies,
Amendment 22 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union has extensive experience in deploying multinational missions abroad in order to promote peace, security and progressstability in Europe and in the world; whereas these common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions regularly operate alongside and complement missions of the Member States, United Nations, international organisations, including NATO and third countries;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas CSDP missions regularly depend on the effective performance of third-party missions, reliable cooperation, timely information sharing and sincere host nation support; whereas the lack of any of these can jeopardise the successful implementation of a CSDP mission’s mandate and could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of EU forces;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the premature termination of CSDP missions can leaves populations unprotected and makes host nations and their authorities in a weak hpost naition authorities vulnerable, thereby opening up opportunities foto protect their populations, thereby creating power vacuums to be exploited by other state and non-state actors, including terrorists and extremists, and including those sponsored by our global competitors;
Amendment 58 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas for collective defence many Member StatesNATO remains the foundation of collective defence for its members, who coordinate their efforts and employ their forces within the NATO framework; whereas many Member States also contribute to missions abroad within the CSDP framework;
Amendment 109 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the 2016 and 2018 joint declarations on EU- NATO cooperation should definehave identified areas of cooperation and coordination, establish the tasks to be fulfilled within each framework and be accompanied by roadmaps for their implementationwhich are being implemented through the 74 proposals for common action endorsed by EU member states and NATO Allies;
Amendment 117 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the Strategic Compass sets out a clear roadmap for implementing EU- level actions, in particular for transforming the EU battlegroup system, establishing a rEuropean Union Rapid dDeployment cCapacity (EU RDC) and paving the way towards entrusting the implementation of specific tasks to a group of Member States within the Union framework in accordance with Articles 42(5) and 44 of the TEU;
Amendment 136 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas, in line with Article 41 of the TEU, the administrative and operating expenditure for the EU RDC should be charged to the Union budget except for expenditure that is covered by the European Peace Facility, notwithstanding the possibility for participating Member States to make free- of-charge contributions to the EU RDC;
Amendment 152 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the VP/HR’s proposal, enshrined in the Strategic Compass, to establish an EU RDC; recalls that the EU RDC should reach full operational capability by 2025; stresses the importance of the EU having the necessary capabilities and Command and Control structures to take actionact rapidly and decisively during crises in order to assert itself as a more credible security and defence actor and serve and protect the Union’s citizens, interests and values across the world;
Amendment 169 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Strongly encourages the VP/HR to propose a Council Decision on establishing an EU RDC to protect the Union’s values and serve its interests along the following lines:
Amendment 177 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point a
Paragraph 2 – point a
(a) The EU RDC should be established as athe European Union structure with its own legal and institutional identitymilitary high- readiness capability for crisis response with its own legal and institutional identity and build upon the unique capabilities and expertise already acquired;
Amendment 182 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b
Paragraph 2 – point b
(b) The RDC’s tasks should includeEU RDC should be used in non-permissive environments and during all stages of a conflict cycle, including for tasks such as, but not be limited to, rescue and evacuation operations, initial entry and initial phase of stabilisation operations, temporary reinforcement of other missions, and acting as a reserve force to secure exit; the Council could assign further tasks as referred to under Article 44 of the TEU, and the duration and scope of the assignments should be consistent with resources allocated to the EU RDC;
Amendment 197 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point c
Paragraph 2 – point c
(c) The RDC should number at leastup to 5 000 troops, excluding strategic enablers such as air and sea lift personnel, intelligence assets, special operations forces and medical evacuation and care units; the target number for the RDC should be at least between 7 000 and 10 000 troops in totalincluding land, air and maritime forces but excluding strategic enablers for military multi domain operations, such as intelligence assets, special operations forces and medical evacuation and care units;
Amendment 205 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point d
Paragraph 2 – point d
(d) The EU RDC should frequently simulate scenarios and hold joint exercises following uniform training and certification standards such as those in NATOconduct joint exercises based on operational scenarios, yet to be developed, and following uniform training and certification standards such as those in NATO to improve readiness and interoperability; stresses that the operational scenarios should be flexible and adapted to geopolitical realities if need be;
Amendment 219 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point e
Paragraph 2 – point e
(e) All force elements of the EU RDC should be assigned exclusively to it and not to any other international high- readiness forces, notwithstanding the possibility for Member States to call them up for national duty in the event of an emergency, and taking into account national commitments to other multinational high readiness forces;
Amendment 224 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) In line with the Strategic Compass, the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) is the preferred command and control structure for the EU RDC at the military-strategic level;
Amendment 228 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point f
Paragraph 2 – point f
(f) In line with Article 41 of the TEU, the EU RDC’s administrative expenditure should be funded from the Union budget;
Amendment 234 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point g
Paragraph 2 – point g
(g) Similarly, its operating expenditure including joint exercises for fully operational capability (FOC) certification should be funded from the Union budget with the exception of expenditure that is charged to the European Peace Facility;
Amendment 254 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to transform the EU battlegroup system into a more robust and flexible instrument to match the needs of the EU RDC; considers that the EU battlegroups should be funded from the Union budget during their stand- up, stand-by and stand-down phases;
Amendment 289 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the RDC should have permanent operational headquarters under the Military Planning and Conduct Capability in order to ensure its effectiveness, avoid unnecessary duplication with NATO initiatives and in order to uphold the integrated approach;
Amendment 301 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU RDC to haimprove the possibility of being deployed and actingoverall effectiveness of the EU's crisis management response system also in emergencies, natural disasters such as floods or wildfires, or other significant civil-protection crises inside EU territory, at the proposal of the VP/HR and following the pertinent authorisation procedures;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the EU’uropean Union's defence sector is fragmented, which creates strategic vulnerabilities for the Union, Member States and industry; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion in security and defence policies at Union level; welcomes, in this context, the Commission’s launch of the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) and encourages the Commission and Member States to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a de facto military uDefence Union supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment, followed by a review of the Treaties for more EU competences on critical technologies for defence, innovation in defence, and security and defence affairs;
Amendment 35 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to review all defence programmes and policy tools, check if they are still fit for purpose, and summarise findings; suggests that the European Defence Agency can provide light touch support and coordinatione suggestions, including a strategic assessment of the findings;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. URecalls that few Member States have dedicated defence innovation hubs; underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation, research and development (R&D), and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to establish and fund defence innovation hubs complementary to and presenting an added-value for NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA);
Amendment 71 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its support for the Observatory of Critical Technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities, including on reducing strategic dependencies, to be enhanced; calls on the Commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials, evaluate the EU’s strategic dependencies, monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors, and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in NATO and included in athe working group on "secure supply chains" of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources;
Amendment 77 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for military and strategic interoperability between the EU and like- minded partners and NATO, and among Member States, to be ensured, givenRecalls that the risk of fragmentation is exacerbated by different national requirements and national public spending and investment and procurement schemes; and highlights in this context the importance of standard-setting which is critical for military and strategic interoperability amongst EU Member States as well as between the EU and its like-minded partners such as NATO;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop capabilities for testing and inspect, evaluating, validating and verifying complex defence equipment, including by means of AI- assisted technology, to identify vulnerabilities stemming from components produced in non-EU countries; and stresses that such efforts should be synergistic with the Testing Evaluation Validation and Verification regime called for in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy of NATO;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Commission and Member States to strengthen cooperation between the EDA’s defence innovation huburopean Innovation Council, the European Defence Fund and the European Investment Fund on the one hand and NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) on the other hand by supporting joint projects, joint research and joint investment in cutting-edge defence technologies. ;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the strategic compass and the EU space strategy on security and defence recognise the importance of space as a strategic area in which increasingly assertive and potentially conflicting powers operate in a civil, military and economic manner;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas space activities have become more common, the risk of collisions and debris in space has grown, the number of state and private players has risen, a technological and commercial space race is taking place and, competition between space powers has heated up and the potential for escalation is increasing;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the upsurge in risks and threats in space is good reason tomakes bolstering the resilience of space infrastructure, systems and services necessary;
Amendment 50 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recognises space systems and satellites as critical infrastructure, which ought to be protected and strengthened;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that 11 of the 27 Member States have already introduced national space laws; welcomes the Commission’s initiative to propose space legislation for the EU establishing a common, harmonised and coherent security framework to bolster the resilience of EU space services and prevent excessive fragmentation of the global space market while contributing to strengthen the European industry’s competitiveness; points out that this harmonised EU framework is eagerly awaited by the Member States and the main industrial players in the space sector;
Amendment 74 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the IRIS² secure connectivity constellation to be swiftly set up and made ready for use with a view to providing constant access to secure and sovereign connectivity services that meet the Member States’ operational needs and to be seen as an initial constellation followed by others in the near future;
Amendment 79 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Acknowledges the difficulty of delineating and distinguishing between outer space and cyberspace and that these dimensions are closely linked;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that, with a viewin order to maintaining continuity of service if an incident takes place, satellites must be future-proof and probable attack scenarios must be anticipated during the development stage, protective measures should be made more robust by systematically integrating cybersecurity requirements by design and throughout the lifespan of existing components;
Amendment 89 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that capacity for autonomous access to space is an essential element of European space policy; takes the view, therefore, that a special, synergy- based effort must be made to furthoster the long-term production of European launchers; highlights in addition the need to support the establishment of spaceports on EU territory noting that space assets of government infrastructure shall be launched from the territory of a third country only in exceptional and justified cases;
Amendment 96 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 119 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the need to foster the development of responsive space systems, with the aim of quickly replacing broken satellites or quickly launching small satellites into different types of orbits within a short notice;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for the EU to adopt a genuine industrial policy and to be able to draw upon a competitive industry; takes the view that EU support to enable Member States to develop their capacity must primarily benefit European industrial players (both long-established groups and innovative SMEs); supports, at the same time, heavy and risk-taking investment in key technologies with the aim of reducing strategic dependence on third countries;
Amendment 175 #
2022/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of developing cooperation with strategic partners; supports the continuation of an enhanced dialogue with the United States, while remaining vigilant to the risk that it may seek to steer or dictate outlooks, standards and rules that the Member States have not helped to shape; calls for deeper cooperation and for alliances to be established with like-minded states, including (the UK, Canada, Japan) or, the Republic of Korea and Australia and other EU partners, including (India);
Amendment 210 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process both as a political goal and in terms of itsby making full use of the enlargement methodology;
Amendment 232 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) establishfoster clear, transparent and consistent performance benchmarks, improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process;
Amendment 250 #
2022/2064(INI)
(m) step up solidarity and interim political and economic incentives for accession countries, ensuring that intermediate integration steps do not substitute but facilitate the final goal of fully-fledged EU membership;
Amendment 295 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) recognise the threat created by Russia’s war of aggression by immediately granting EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova and continuing to provide political and technical support to Moldova and Georgia with a view to enabling ithem to reach this important milestone as soon as possible, as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries, and a means to accelerate internal reform processes as the European Council has decided at its meeting of 23 June;
Amendment 348 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the EU accession process in line with the new methodology for the accession negotiations, prioritising judicial independence, the fight against corruption and organised crime, good governance, human rights, fundamental freedoms and media freedom;
Amendment 369 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
(x) strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishased on the enlargement methodology and the annual reporting process by focusing aon monitoring, dialogue and warning mechanisms for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies, triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding, and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses;
Amendment 431 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
(af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility and connectivity;
Amendment 445 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ah
Paragraph 1 – point ah
(ah) deviseimplement a roadmap for phasing out roaming fees between the EU and accession countries;
Amendment 90 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the urgent need to establish efficient decision-making formats of cooperation, such as a European Security Council, comprised of the Member States’ Foreign Affairs Ministers that could be responsible for responding swiftly in emergency situations, in order to develop an integrated approach to conflict and crisis;
Amendment 107 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for inclusion of the principle of “strategic autonomsovereignty” into the list of objectives to be achieved through the Union’s foreign and security policy enshrined in Article 21 TEU;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30
Citation 30
— having regard to the common set of 74 proposals for the implementation of the Warsaw Joint Declaration endorsed by EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016, 5 December 2017 and 20 June 2022,
Amendment 118 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the dramatic deterioration in European security accelerated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war against Ukraine; stresses that this situation demands that the EU steps up its defence capacities and shows greater willingness to act in order to deliver the security expected by the EU’s citizens; underlines the unprecedented and united EU response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, including the provision of military equipment through the EPF; remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s defence of its territorial integrity and sovereignty; calls on the EU to sustain its efforts and provide Ukraine with all necessary financial, humanitarian and military aid;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the need for solidarity among Member States, especially with those whose geographical position leaves them directly exposed to imminent threats and challenges; stresses that the respective requirements, especially in the areas of infrastructure, resilience and logistics, must be assessed from a military strategy perspective and taken into account in the development of the new Military Mobility Action Plan;
Amendment 141 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes new EU initiatives to enhance defence, notably the Versailles Declaration, the Strategic Compass and the Joint Communication on defence investment gaps; welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a regulation to incentivise joint procurement while stressing the need for budgetary resources that genuinely meet the ambitious goals set; underlines that an enhancement of the EDA’s roles and responsibilities should be explored in terms of future joint procurement projects; welcomes the upcoming review of the European defence investment programme regulation, the budget of which should be significantly increased as well;
Amendment 156 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the new ambition in the Strategic Compass to enhance the CSDP to build resilience and make it more capable and responsive, so it can act rapidly to defend our interests and values and protect the EU and its citizens; considers the Strategic Compass a major step towards a genuine European Defence Union enabling the EU to act as a credible partner; calls for the timely and sound implementation of the approximately 80 concrete actions and for them to be updated regularly along with the EU Threat Analysis; calls for the sustained political will of all Member States and EU institutions in this process; stresses that the results of the updated EU Threat Analysis should feed corresponding adjustments of EU security and defence policies; calls for the sustained political will of all Member States and EU institutions in this process; highlights that the enhancement of the CSDP requires a sustainable adaptation and alimentation of EU military strategic structures and procedures without delay, in particular the EU’s Command and Control (C2) capabilities, including the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC);
Amendment 253 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the need for much more support for EU research and development to ensure that the defence industrial and technological base is able to meet increasing demands and ambitions; underlines the need for the European security and defence sector to stay at the cutting edge of technology and calls for the further development of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence through strong links between military and civilian innovation;
Amendment 262 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for more and smarter spending to foster industrial consolidoperation, cost savings and increased interoperability; calls for synergies with other EU financial instruments to be leveraged and access to private funding for the defence industry to be facilitated; emphasises the importance of a readjustment of the EU budget, which should take place within the framework of the mid-term review of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF);
Amendment 343 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Underlines the need to further develop the EU’s Command and Control structure (C2); highlights the need for the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) to be able to plan and conduct all non-executive military missions and two small-scale or one medium-scale executive operations by 2025; calls on Member States to provide the required personnel, as well as appropriate infrastructure and CIS requirements for the MPCC;
Amendment 352 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for faster operationalisation of the Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) based on the increased readiness of Member States’ military forces; calls on Member States to commit to substantially narrowing critical gaps in strategic enablers by 2025, in particular linked to the RDC, such as strategic airlift, space communication assets, medical assets, cyber-defence capabilities and intelligence and reconnaissance; underlines that this requires an efficient EU Command and Control structure, which should be characterized by a separation of EUMS and MPCC, as well as sufficient human and technical resources; welcomes the closer cooperation with the European Air Transport Command (EATC) envisaged in the Strategic Compass to improve the EU’s access to strategic airlift capabilities of its member states; stresses that this cooperation should be considered as blueprint for further cooperation in other capability areas;
Amendment 393 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the systematisation ofstrengthening security and defence partnerships with like- minded partners worldwide to meet the EU’s level of ambition as a security provider; considers it essential to include security and defence issues more systematically in the EU’s political dialogues with like- minded partners;
Amendment 410 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the fundamental shared democratic values at the heart of the EU and NATO; calls for the deepening of EU- NATO relations, such as through a third Joint EU-NATO Declaration and concrete steps to further enhance the cooperation, especially in the fields of military mobility, dual use infrastructure and resilience; underlines the need to strongly upgrade the strategic partnership with NATO to base it on the strengthening of political unity and solidarity and enhanced political dialogue on all aspects of common challenges and strategically relevant issues; encourages coordinated responses in conflict prevention and crisis management mechanisms to counter emerging common threats;
Amendment 417 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers synergies and coherence with the implementation of NATO’s Strategic Concept essential, particularly in the areas of countering Russian aggression, addressing challenges posed by China’s coercive policies, cyber defence, hybrid warfare and support to strategic partners;
Amendment 437 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the participation of the US, Canada and Norway in the PESCO project on military mobility as important to increase coherence between EU and NATO capability development efforts; welcomes the EU-NATO Structured Dialogue onhopes that these examples encourage other non-EU NATO allies to participate in PESCO; welcomes the EU-NATO Structured Dialogue on Military Mobility; welcomes the recent application of the United Kingdom to join the PESCO project Military Mobility;
Amendment 495 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 3
Paragraph 27 – indent 3
- clarifying the Parliament’s right to and access to information;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas this highlighted the need for a stronger, more ambitious, credible, strategic and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuated the necessity for the EU to autonomously set its own strategic objectives and develop and deploy the capabilities to pursue them; whereas it once again underlined the need for Europe to prioritise its energy independence;
Amendment 86 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Strategic Compass, adopted by the Council in March 2022, gives the EU the tools to be both an effective security provider in a hostile environment and a more assertive global actor for peace and human security, and therefore calls for its swift implementation; underlines the need for strong communication campaign of its benefits for European security and European citizens;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Requests the strengthening of the role of European Union delegations in the implementation of foreign policy, notably what concerns the fight against disinformation;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 204 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the Strategic Compass ensures a holistic approach to the EU’s foreign, security and defence policy; calls for the EU and the Member States to show the necessary unity and political will to swiftly implement the ambitious measures they have committed to in the Strategic Compass; believes that its implementation would bring the EU closer to the objective of strategic sovereignty which would give the EU the ability to act alone when needed and with partners when possible;
Amendment 207 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to show the necessary unity and political will to swiftly implement the ambitious measures they have committed to in the Strategic Compass;
Amendment 218 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the adoption of the Joint Communication on the Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward by the Commission and the High Representative on 18 May 2022,and calls for EU Member States to jointly develop and procure the necessary capabilities to fill these gaps, by making full use of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD), the European Defence Fund (EDF), as well as new EU instruments to incentivise more joint procurement, which will help to increase the security of Member States and NATO allies alike;
Amendment 219 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Welcomes that the Commission and the VP/HR launched on 1 December 2021 the Global Gateway Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world and in particular with the Global South; believes that considerably more efforts are needed to enable this strategy to live up to its full potential; considers it essential to team up with like-minded partners in expanding the scale and impact of this strategy;
Amendment 222 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Points out the high geopolitical significance of the EU Green Deal as a long term tool that will influence EU’s relations with third countries;
Amendment 223 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Underlines the importance of an ambitious EU climate policy in order to achieve the European Green Deal goals, particularly its internationalisation and initiatives to respond to climate-related security risks; with current geopolitical shifts and challenges, expects that the European Green Deal's implementation contributes to building new partnerships and to diversifying EU's energy mix, as an alternative to Russian fossil fuel supplies;
Amendment 242 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for an increased EU commitment to developing a comprehensive international space regulation, in order to prevent the weaponisation of space; welcomes the Commission’s intention to present an EU space strategy for security and defence;
Amendment 247 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the announcement of the Commission to work on a proposals for a Defence of Democracy Package, which would shield the Union from malign interference;
Amendment 252 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses the value of a truly strategic partnership between the EU and the UN on crisis management and in the context of climate action and the protection of human rights;
Amendment 264 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underscores that the Russian invasion of Ukraine highlighted further the need for the EU to intensify cooperation with like-minded partners around the globe, especially with transatlantic NATO allies;
Amendment 275 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes the proposal for a European Political Community as a platform for discussion with close partners on the foreign policy and security challenges we are facing; calls for a strong involvement of Parliament in the clarification of the scope and the future work of this Community;
Amendment 319 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to establish strategic cooperation with Taiwan and strongly advocates for Taiwan’s meaningful participation as an observer in meetings, mechanisms and activities of international organisations and for deeper EU-Taiwan cooperation, including a bilateral investment agreement (BIA);
Amendment 328 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the good cooperation between the EU and the Republic of Korea as a key strategic partner, sharing the same commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law and a market economy; welcomes the alignment of the Republic of Korea with the EU and the US in response to Russia's war against Ukraine notably in issuing sanctions against Russia and Belarus; stresses the role of the Republic of Korea in supporting efforts towards a complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and calls on Members States to support a peaceful and diplomatic resolution in close coordination with international partners; welcomes South Korea's strengthened cooperation with NATO;
Amendment 329 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Strongly condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s continued ballistic missile and nuclear tests and other nuclear proliferation- related activities as well as the increase in weapon tests since the beginning of 2022, which present a major threat to international peace and security;
Amendment 339 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. CUnderlines the important role that Japan plays on promoting stability in the region, and calls for a stronger partnership between the EU and Japan in connectivity, in the Indo- Pacific, in connectivity and in the defendingce of the multilateral rules-based order;
Amendment 345 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a key partner for the EU; calls for a continued focus on the Asian continent, as many countries are exposed to the increasing fragility of supply chains and agri-food systems, and the erosion of macro- economic stability arising from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraineunjustifiable, unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, which has further stressed the global system already impacted by the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 347 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the closer consultations on security and defence and the joint naval exercises with India and with other Indo-Pacific partners;
Amendment 354 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that relations with India are deepening through the ongoing trade negotiations and enhancing synergies in cooperation with interested partners in Africa;
Amendment 363 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Acknowledges that the Russian wWar of aggression against Ukraine is having a negative impact first and foremost on the Eastern Partnership countries first and foremost; calls foron the EU iInstitutions and the Member States to engage instart without delay a thorough reflection on a reform of the Eastern Partnership policy to make it fit for the future in the light of the worsening geopolitical situation;
Amendment 367 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Is convinced that a sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means but needs a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act, as well the OSCE Minsk Group’s2009 Basic Principles; strongly condemns the deadly military confrontations periodically erupting at the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan as well as in and around Nagorno-Karabakh; in particular, is particularly concerned about the deadly and large-scale clashes that erupted on 12 September 2022, affecting the sovereign territory of Armenia, and their consequences for the peace process; strongly supports the initiative taken by the President of the European Council Charles Michel to convene and mediate bilateral meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels and encourages the work on the ground of the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to fully engage in the drafting of a comprehensive peace treaty; reiterates that such a treaty has to address all the root causes of the conflict, including the rights and security of the Armenian population living in Nagorno- Karabakh, the return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes under the control of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, inter- religious dialogue, the protection and conservation of cultural, religious and historical heritage;
Amendment 384 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that the war in Ukraine has prompted the EU to prioritise its enlargement policy; welcomes the granting of candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova, and calls for it to be granted to Georgia, provided that the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion have been addressed; underscores that enlargement has proven to be an effective foreign policy tool expanding the area where European values and principles have a significant impact;
Amendment 386 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Member States to fully implement the Commission’s guidelines on general visa issuance in relation to Russian applicants and controls of Russian citizens at the external borders, in full compliance with EU and international law, and to ensure that every asylum application by inter alia dissidents, deserters, draft dodgers and activists is dealt with on an individual basis, taking into account the security concerns of the host Member State and acting in accordance with the EU asylum acquis; calls on the Council and the Commission to closely monitor the situation in relation to Russian visas;
Amendment 403 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its strong support for the European future of the Western Balkans; emphasises that each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits; calls on the Member States to renew their commitment to enlargement by delivering on the EU’s commitments towards the Western Balkan countries, in particular by lifting visa requirements for Kosovo citizens; welcomes the start of accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia; welcomes the European Council’s readiness to grant candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and urges the country’s political actors to show commitment and make significant steps towards EU membership by advancing on the 14 key priorities and implementing the substantial set of reforms;
Amendment 431 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to support the countries of the Southern Neighbourhood in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and to cushion the adverse effects on these countries of the supply shocks and price increases resulting from the war in Ukraine; calls on the Commission to fully implement the initiatives outlined in the joint communication of the Commission and the VP/HR of 9 February 2021 on the renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood and as adopted in the Parliament Recommendation on the Renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 456 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the strengthening of the EU’'s relations with the Gulf countries, as underlined in the Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council of 18 May 2022 on a'A strategic partnership with the Gulf (JOIN(2022)0013)' released on 18 from May; notes that there is a common interest in engaging more strategically with the Gulf partners, for example in energy security and green transition fields;
Amendment 463 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian wWar of aggression against Ukraine and calls on the Russian leadership to end it immediately and withdraw unconditionally from Ukraine and any other country whose territory, or parts thereof, it has unlawfully occupied; urges Russia to lift without delay the unlawful blockade of the Black Sea, which is causing shortages of grain and other raw materials across the globe; urges the international community to hold Russia accountable for the countless war crimes and human rights violations its armed forces have perpetrated in Ukraine and elsewhere, and reaffirms that Russia will have to pay compensation fore all of the damages and destruction it has caused in Ukraine; welcomes the suspension of the European Union- Russia Visa Facilitation Agreement;
Amendment 493 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to implement the commitments agreed on at the AU-EU Summit, to swiftly implement the Global Gateway projects in Africa and to strengthen partnerships with countries on the African continent, in line with the Strategic Compass; calls for a strong EU strategic communication and outreach to African countries in order to counter the harmful narratives spreading in the region;
Amendment 504 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Underlines the importance of the Parliamentary Assemblies as forums for cooperation and institutional dialogue, and their valuable contribution to European foreign policy action on matters of security, as well as the need to promote their activity and guarantee their correct functioning and development; recalls that cooperation at political and technical level between the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada is going intensively;
Amendment 104 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
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The Committee on [Agriculture and Rural Development] calls on the Committee on [the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety], as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the [The sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115].
Amendment 274 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
–
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– The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 317 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation], of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.
Amendment 366 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Amendment 376 #
2022/0196(COD)
Amendment 389 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Amendment 394 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point d
Amendment 398 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e
Amendment 404 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f
Amendment 451 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Union 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
Amendment 463 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 487 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Member States 2030 [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
Amendment 494 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By … [OP: please insert the date – 612 months after the date of application of this Regulation] each Member State shall adopt national targets in its national legislation to achieve by 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] a reduction, set in accordance with this Article, from the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173, of the following:
Amendment 507 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the use and risk of chemical plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 2030 reduction targetwith a flexibility of 10% (‘national [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] target range 1’);
Amendment 513 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the use of more hazardous plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 2030 reduction targetwith a flexibility of 10% (‘national [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] target range 2’).
Amendment 521 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Regulation, the two national reduction targets listed in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph, are collectively referred to as the ‘national 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets’.
Amendment 528 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 536 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 567 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national target for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid-point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. Where that percentage is higher than 50%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
Amendment 577 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 584 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
Amendment 594 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 65% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is more than 140% of the Union average.
Amendment 607 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) where a Member State has increased the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, or has made a smaller reduction than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, a figure that is established by adding to 50% the difference between the reduction or, as applicable, increase achieved and the Union average reduction, but without surpassing 70%.
Amendment 610 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 616 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national target for the use of the more hazardous plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid- point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to use as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. Where that percentage is higher than 50%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
Amendment 624 #
2022/0196(COD)
(a) 35% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is less than 70% of the Union average;
Amendment 633 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
Amendment 643 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 65% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is more than 140% of the Union average.
Amendment 647 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) where a Member State has achieved a greater reduction in the use of the more hazardous plant protection products than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
Amendment 654 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) where a Member State has increased the use of the more hazardous plant protection products, or has made a smaller reduction than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, a figure that is established by adding to 50% the difference between the reduction or, as applicable, increase achieved and the Union average reduction, but without surpassing 70%.
Amendment 662 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Amendment 671 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Amendment 678 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Amendment 686 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10
Article 5 – paragraph 10
(10.) If a Member State fails to adopt a national 2030 reduction targettarget range for [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after application of this Regulation], by … [OJ: please insert the date – 6 months after the date of application of this Regulation], that target shall be deemed to be either 50%; or, where the percentage would be above 50% in accordance with paragraph 5 or paragraph 6, that higher percentage.
Amendment 697 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 704 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 710 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 717 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 728 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 733 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 742 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 755 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Publication of Union and national 2030 reduction tartrends in Union reduction targets and national target rangets trends by the Commission for ... [OP: please insert the date - 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation]
Amendment 760 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 769 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 783 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 793 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 799 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 805 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 835 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) other planned and adopted measures to support, or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law, the sustainable use of plant protection products in line with integrated pest management principles, including those contained in crop-specific rules as set out in Article 15(1).
Amendment 850 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 857 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 864 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 869 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Amendment 874 #
Amendment 881 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Amendment 886 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 889 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 893 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 896 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 907 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 912 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 919 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 923 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 925 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 929 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 933 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 937 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Annual progress and implementation 1. By 31 August every year, but not sooner than [OP: please insert the date – 30 months after the date of application of this Regulation], each Member State shall submit to the Commission an annual progress and implementation report containing the information listed in Annex II. 2. The annual progress and implementation report shall include: (a) all trends in progress towards achieving the national 2030 reduction targets as set out in Part 1 of Annex II, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I as the difference between the average of the years 2015-2017 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication; (b) all trends in progress towards achieving national indicative targets set out in Article 9(2), point (a), Article 9(3), point (a), and Article 9(4) ), calculated annually as the difference between the extent of use in the 3 calendar years preceding the adoption of the national action plan in accordance with Article 9(1) and the calendar year ending 20 months prior to the publication of the relevant annual progress and implementation report; (c) all other quantitative data in relation to implementation of this Regulation as set out in Part 2 of Annex II; (d) the outcome of the evaluation of the results of each harmonised risk indicator carried out in accordance with Article 36(1); (e) all trends in progress towards achieving an increase in the utilised agricultural area under organic farming referred to in Article 8(1), point (d). 3. Each Member State shall publish its annual progress and implementation report on a website and inform the Commission thereof. 4. The Commission may request a Member State to include further details in its annual progress and implementation report. Within 2 months of receipt of the Commission’s request, the Member State concerned shall respond to the request and shall publish its response on the website referred to in paragraph 3. 5. The Commission shall publish annual progress and implementation reports of the Member States on a website. 6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending Annex II in order to take into account data relevant to the sustainable use of plant protection products.rticle 10 deleted reports
Amendment 940 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 944 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 947 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 955 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 958 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 960 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 961 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 964 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 969 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 972 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 974 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 977 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Amendment 984 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Amendment 988 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 992 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 997 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 998 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1003 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1006 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1009 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 1010 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 1012 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1018 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1029 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) by applying Article 13the integrated pest management framework where no crop- specific rulguidelines have been adopted for the relevant crop and area in accordance with Article 15 by the Member State in which they operate;
Amendment 1034 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by applying crop-specific rulguidelines adopted by the Member State in which they operate for the relevant crop and area in accordance with Article 15 and performing the actions set out in Article 13(8).
Amendment 1044 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Advisors shall provide advice that is consistent with the applicable crop- specific rulguidelines and with integrated pest management.
Amendment 1050 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1069 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 1107 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Professional users shall use biological controls, physical and other non- chemical methods. Professional users mayshall only use chemical methods if they are necessary to achieve acceptable levels of harmful organism control afterif all other non- chemical methods as set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 have been exhausted and whereor any of the following conditions has been satisfied:
Amendment 1118 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) where justified by a decision- support system, or by an advisor who meets the conditions laid down in Article 23, the professional user decides, by way of a recorded decision, to use chemical plant protection products methods for preventative reasons.
Amendment 1132 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 1133 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point d
Amendment 1135 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1137 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Amendment 1150 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1164 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1169 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. A professional user shall enter an electronic record of each application of a plant protection product under Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register referred to in Article 16. A professional user shall also enter an electronic record specifying whether the application was done by aerial or land- based equipment. In the case of aerial application, a professional user shall specify the type of equipment used.
Amendment 1173 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. In order to ensure a uniform structure of the entries to be made by professional users in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt a standard template for such entries. Any such template shall include fields for inputting records that need to be kept in accordance with Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and shall require the use of a recognisable ID. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
Amendment 1182 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt agronomic requirements based on integrated pest management controls that must be adhered to when growing or storing a particular crop and are designed to ensure that chemical crop protection is only used after all other non-chemical methods have been exhausted and when a threshold for intervention is reached (‘crop-specific rulguidelines’). The crop-specific rulguidelines shall implementtemise the principles of integrated pest management, set out in Article 13, for the relevant crop and be set out in a binding legal act.
Amendment 1190 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall establish appropriate incentives to prompt professional users to implement crop- or sector-specific guidelines for integrated pest management on a voluntary basis. Public authorities or organisations representing particular professional users may draw up such guidelines. Member States shall refer to those guidelines that they consider relevant and appropriate in their National Action Plans.
Amendment 1196 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority responsible for ensuring that the crop-specific rulguidelines are scientifically robust and comply with this Article.
Amendment 1197 #
2022/0196(COD)
Amendment 1208 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1222 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1232 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The crop-specific rulguidelines shall convertidentify, for individual crops, the requirements of integrated pest management laid down in Article 13 into verifiable criteria by, among others, spec, clarifying the following inter alia:
Amendment 1241 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the non-chemical interventions involving cultural, physical and biological control which are effective against the harmful organisms referred to in point (a) and qualitative criteria or conditions under which these interventions are tomay be made;
Amendment 1243 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point c
Amendment 1250 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point d
Amendment 1256 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point e
Amendment 1272 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point f
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point f
(f) the measurable criteria or conditions under which more hazardous plant protection products may bare used after all other means of control that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products have been exhausted.;
Amendment 1287 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Each Member State shall review its crop-specific rules annuallyguidelines every three years and update them where necessary, including when it is needed to reflect changes in the availability of harmful organism control tools.
Amendment 1289 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 8
Article 15 – paragraph 8
Amendment 1301 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 9
Article 15 – paragraph 9
Amendment 1312 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 10
Article 15 – paragraph 10
(10.) A Member State with significant climatic or agronomic differences between regions, shall adopt crop-specific rulguidelines for each of those regions.
Amendment 1315 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 11
Article 15 – paragraph 11
(11.) Each Member State shall publish all of its crop-specific rulguidelines on a single website.
Amendment 1325 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title
Article 16 – title
Electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register
Amendment 1329 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or competent authorities to establish and maintain an electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register or registers.
Amendment 1333 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register or registers shall contain all of the following information for a period of at least 3 years from date of entry:
Amendment 1335 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1338 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1343 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 1393 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1404 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1426 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1432 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1444 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1452 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Amendment 1471 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment 1583 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1593 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1601 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1613 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1628 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1638 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 1672 #
Amendment 1675 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to establish, oversee and monitor the operation of a system of independenexpert advisors for professional users. That system may make use of the impartial farm advisors referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 2021/2115, who must be regularly trained and can be funded under Article 78 of the same regulationshall comprise advisors trained in accordance with Article 25.
Amendment 1677 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1684 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1693 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. An expert advisor referred to in paragraph 3 shall provide strategic advice on the following subjects:
Amendment 1837 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targets and the two national 2030 reduction targets until and including 2030... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets and the two national ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
Amendment 1845 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targets annually until and including 2030Union reduction targets and two national ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets annually until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 1854 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
Amendment 2158 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2167 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Amendment 2172 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Amendment 2180 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Amendment 2186 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Amendment 2202 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment 2324 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. A distributor shall only sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a purchaser or his or her representative when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the purchaser or representative is a professional user and holds a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
Amendment 2330 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where a purchaser is a legal person, a distributor may sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a representative of the purchaser of the plant protection product when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the representative is the holder of a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
Amendment 2335 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2344 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each distributor shall ensure that it has sufficient staff that hold a training certificate for following courses for distributors issued in accordance with Article 25 orand has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5) available at the time of sale to provide adequate responses to purchasers of plant protection products at the moment of sale on their use, related health and environmental risksthe necessary knowledge of the health and environmental risks relating to storage and handling and of the appropriate safety instructions to manage those risks.
Amendment 2348 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 2375 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or authorities responsible for the implementation of the system for the training and certification of all training referred to in paragraph 1 and, for issuing and renewing training certificates, updating the central electronic register, providing proof of entry in the central electronic register andand for overseeing that the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 are carried out by the body that provided the training.
Amendment 2384 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 2393 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point f
Amendment 2422 #
Amendment 2423 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to establish, oversee and monitor the operation of a system of independenexpert advisors for professional users. That system may make use of the impartial farm advisors referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 2021/2115, who must be regularly trained and can be funded under Article 78 of the same regulationshall comprise advisors trained in accordance with Article 25.
Amendment 2426 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2433 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2440 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Amendment 2613 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 2638 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targets and the two national 2030 reduction targets until and including 2030... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets and the two national ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
Amendment 2648 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two... Union reduction and two national 2030 reduction targets annually until and including 2030... [OP: please insert the dates – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets annually until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 2662 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
Amendment 2676 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall evaluate the results of each calculation of (a) progress towards achieving each of the two national 2030 reduction... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets as referred to in Article 34 and (b) harmonised risk indicators at Member State level, as referred to in Article 35, each time the calculations are performed.
Amendment 15 #
2022/0068(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) When the Commission submits its annual reports to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation and application of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal agreement, it should also include an overview of the complaints received regarding the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, as well as their follow up, and of measures adopted under Article 2 and ensure at the same time legal coherence of this overview with other instruments;
Amendment 1 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the ‘Strategic Compass for Security and Defence - For a European Union that protects its citizens, values and interests and contributes to international peace and security’ action plan, which was approvdopted by the Council on 21 March 2022 and endorsed by the European Council on 25 March 2022,
Amendment 6 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 7 April 2022 on Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation,
Amendment 21 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine along with Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea and illegal occupation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia is a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter and the principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and the Budapest Memorandum of 1994, and seriously undermines European and global security and stability;
Amendment 44 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought war back to Europe and we Europeans in the European Union now need to use all our determination and resolve to protect and defend this Union and the values and principles it stands for, including in close cooperation with NATO as the bedrock of collective defence of its members;
Amendment 63 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas there is an urgent need to end the humanitarian and security crises Europe is encountering and better prepare for the full spectrum of crises to come; whereas the Union needs to utilise all the instruments at its disposal, with an emphasis on timely engagement, to protect the Union and its residcitizents and its values and interests, and to contribute to international peace and security;
Amendment 75 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the Union’s competence in matters relating tof the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) covers all areas of foreign policy and all questions relating to the Union’s security, including the progressive framing of a common defence policy which might lead to a common defence union in accordance with Articles 24 and 42(2) TEU;
Amendment 86 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital X
Recital X
X. whereas the Union aims, in particular, to strive to establish newuphold the EU peace and security architecture providing the continent and its residents with the peace and security they deserve;
Amendment 191 #
2022/0000(INI)
(i) improve intelligence sharing among the Member States and engage in a systematic, regular and frequent updates of the threat analysis includedas committed to in the Strategic Compass;
Amendment 296 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) ensure that the budget proposal for 2023 includes appropriate funding for the European Defence Agency, and relevant EU defence initiatives such as the Permanent Structured Cooperation, the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity and NATO support capacities under the CFSP budget and, under that same title and under other titles as appropriate, funding for the initiatives referred to above;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas over the past year, EU- Turkey relations have on average remained stable, as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicttensions; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship, while signalling remaining problems, in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes, however, that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall EU-Turkey relations, which have on average remained stable, as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicttensions; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deplores the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkey, including backsliding on fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law; considers that the current repressive form of rule, whose main pillars are abuse of the legal framework and a lack of independence of the judiciary, is a deliberate, relentless and systematic stategovernment policy developed to suppress any critical activities either- directly or through a chilling effect; is appalled by the fact that in order to pursue this policy, the Turkish state authorities are ready to blatantly and persistently disregard their international and domestic legal obligations, such as those derived from Turkey’s membership of the Council of Europe;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its strong condemnation of Turkey’s withdrawal, by presidential decree, from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention) and calls on the government of Turkey to reverse this decision;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates its serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression; welcomnotes the further decrease in the number of journalists in prison in Turkey;
Amendment 283 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Continues to urge the Turkish Government to release Osman Kavala after more than four years of detention; reiterates its call on the Turkish authorities to abide by the final judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in this case and highlights the Council of Europe's decision to launch infringement proceedings in this regard;
Amendment 429 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Welcomes Turkey’s ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement and its commitment to reach climate neutrality until 2053 and calls for close cooperation with Turkey in the framework of the European Green Deal for ambitious climate protection measures; underlines the potential of regional cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean in the area of renewable energies;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2247(INI)
4. Notes the vote of no confidence in the government on 4 February 2022 and the ensuing dismissal of the Parliament’s speaker; calls for the formation of a new government as soon as possible and the election of a new speaker in line with the constitution, democratic norms and the pro-European aspirations of an overwhelming majority of Montenegro’s citizens; notes that the President proposed URA leader Dritan Abazović as prime minister-designate and entrusted him with the formation of a government on 3 March 2022;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages Montenegro to make best use of the EU funds available under the Pre-Accession Instrument (IPA III) and the Economic and Investment pPlan for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the government to implement the 2016 ruling of the Constitutional Court granting parcels of land to the Visoki Dečani Monastery; is concerned that the authorities have still not implemented this court decision, thereby undermining the government’s commitment to enforcing the rule of law and its respect for an independent judiciary;
Amendment 166 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the fact that the initiatives to involve the Serb community in Kosovo’s political, social and economic structures are only very limited; reiterates that the institutionalisation of the learning of official languages in Kosovo and equal access to services and information in the official languages are essential; calls on the Kosovo government to fulfil its promise of engagement in the internal dialogue with Kosovo Serbs;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes Kosovo’s active participation in the regional cooperation mechanisms, including the Common Regional Market and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans; welcomes the various bilateral cooperation agreements between Kosovo and North Macedonia and Albania; calls on the Kosovo government to engage constructively in the implementation of the roadmap to the Common Regional Market, particularly in unresolved negotiations on four agreements on mobility and recognition of diploma;
Amendment 215 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reconfirms its support for the EU- facilitated Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and reiterates the importance of constructive engagement on the part of the authorities of both Serbia and Kosovo in order to achieve a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement, which is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective European paths and will contribute to regional stability; calls for all past agreements to be respected and fully implemented, including the Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities;
Amendment 252 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Welcomes the recent successful start of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office´s programme of bilateral exchanges between school classes in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas enlargement is one of the EU’s most effective foreign policy instruments, as it contributes to extending the reach of the Union’s fundamental values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, the rule of law, peace building and respect for human rights;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU must provides a clear pathway for countries seeking to join the EU; whereas the Council has set conditions for Albania to fulfil prior to the first intergovernmental conference; whereas the quality of the necessary reforms determines the timetable for accession;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Albania shouldmust continue to press forward with the consolidation of democracy, the rule of law and human rights, including the protection of persons belonging to minorities;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU is Albania’s biggest trading partner and largest donor and whereas the country has benefited from EUR 1,24 billion in EU pre- accession funding under IPA I and IPA II since 2007;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU remains fully committed to support Albania’s strategic choice for EU integration; whereas Albania remains an important geopolitical ally and a trustworthy foreign policy partner, thanks to its efforts to advance regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Albania has fulfilled almade sustained efforts to fulfil the conditions for the scheduling of the first Intergovernmental Conference and is advancing in its accession process;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas Albanian citizens have enjoyed visa-free travel to the Schengen area since December 2010;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas Albanian citizens have been able to participate in student, academic and youth exchanges under the Erasmus+ programme since 2015;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the need to uphold the pace and credibility of European integration by promptly opening accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia, following the complete fulfilment of the conditions set by the European Council, as continuously recommended by the Commission, given that both countries have fulfilled the conditions and deliver sustained results across fundamental areas;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. URecalls that Albania’s EU accession depends on lasting, in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas, starting with the rule of law and the functioning of democratic institutions; underscores that the pace of EU accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of all institutions and is grounded in the rule of law, good governance and fundamental rights; urges Albania to sustain and intensify efforts to reinforce the functioning of the judiciary, strengthen the rule of law and the economy, counter corruption and organised crime, and ensure media freedom;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reaffirms the joint responsibility of Albania’s political forces to strengthen constructive political dialogue and cooperation, enabling an effective functioning of the country’s democratic institutions by continuing to improve governance, transparency and pluralism and by enabling the active participation of civil society; expresses its serious concern about the polarised political climate and lack of sustainable cross-party cooperation that continue to hamper the democratic process; encourages the use of the Jean Monnet Dialogue (JMD) to build the consensus necessary for generating a democratic parliamentary culture and trust and to develop true inter-party dialogue;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes all efforts to reduce polarisation ahead of the 2021 general elections, which brought the opposition parties back into the political process in parliament;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections preventing misuse of public administration/resources and vote- buying, including through digitalisation, data protection, equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Proposes an EU Election Observation Mission to Albania ahead of the next parliamentary election; calls on the Albanian government to ensure the full implementation of the ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations regarding the electoral shortcomings in due time before the upcoming general elections;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Expresses concern about the pervasive allegations of vote buying, and recalls that initiation of proceedings against those accused of vote buying is among the conditions set by the Council; notes with regret that convictions in cases involving high-level officials remain limited and investigations have so far not resulted in a substantial number of final convictions of high-ranking officials;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the need for further progress on freedom of expression, media independence and pluralism; requests authorities to take decisive action against the marginalisation of and intimidation against independent media outlets and reportersat Albania has fallen nine places in the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index since 2018; notes the need for progress on freedom of expression, media independence and pluralism; calls on Albania to ensure a policy of zero tolerance for intimidation and attacks against journalists, and the media; requests authorities to take decisive action against the violence, intimidation, smear campaigns and indirect political and financial pressure directed at independent media outlets and reporters, which seriously stifle media freedom, induce self-censorship and gravely undermine efforts to uncover crime and corruption; repeats its calls to improve the working conditions of journalists and to adopt regulations enhancing transparency around media ownership, funding and public advertising;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that any revision of media laws should be in line with the Venice Commission recommendations and should take place in a transparent and inclusive manner; in this regard, reiterates its grave concerns about the previously proposed so-called ‘anti-defamation package’, a legal act suffering from vagueness, that would likely have had a “chilling effect” suppressing free discussion and political speech in Albania, according to the Venice Commission6a; welcomes that the Parliament has initiated a process to review the current laws regarding the anti-defamation framework; _________________ 6a https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/docu ments/?pdf=CDL-AD(2020)013-e
Amendment 125 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Commission to improve coordination and to address disinformation and hybrid threats that seek to undermine the EU perspective by more strategically underscoring the EU’s relevance to citizens in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the newly established Media and Information Agency should increase transparency and decentralisation and must in no way inhibit journalists’ equal access to information from government sources;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent, investigate and prosecute all instances of hate speech, hate crimes and intimidation;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for further efforts to ensure and protect the full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities; notes that persons with disabilities were among the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; deplores that during the April 2021 elections, persons with disabilities encountered barriers and difficulties to vote; calls for further efforts to address violence against persons with disabilities, improve overall accessibility (including services and information), and to promote employment; points out that the quality of education for disabled children, especially deaf children, remains a cause for concern;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls on Albania to swiftly adopt the remaining pending secondary legislation ensuring the full protection of national minorities;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges the progress achieved in implementing the Istanbul Convention and calls on authorities to step up the prevention and responses to gender- based violence and femicide, to enhance support to survivors and to advance the prosecution of cases of harassment, and domestic violence andincluding violence against children; deplores that in Albania, 60% of all sexual abuse cases are committed against children - refugee and migrant children, and children with disabilities are extremely vulnerable to violence, exploitation, stigmatization and abuse;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that the authorities still need to strengthen the system for monitoring and combating child labour and other forms of exploitation;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Notes that Albania has fallen 27 places on the Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index for 2021, since 2016, scoring only 35 points out of a possible 100; worries that the pandemic was used as an excuse to reduce oversight and accountability for public procurement and foreign aid spending, allowing corruption to spread widely;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform, underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process, followed by a restorn improved functionality of relevant courts;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes the Constitutional Court’s full functionality, following the appointment of members equal to the necessary quorum; expresses concern regarding the Constitutional Court’s quorum ahead, as the High Court lacks the necessary quorum to elect judges to the Constitutional Court and the mandates of members of the CC are expiring;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the work of the Specialised Structure for Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime (SPAK) and the SPAK Courts in tackling corruption and organised crime; underlines the importance of delivering tangible results in the form of successful prosecution of high-profile crimes, including corruption; deplores that convictions in cases involving high-level officials still remain limited, fostering a culture of impunity within the higher levels of the State; stresses the need to further increase seizure and confiscation of criminal assets stemming from corruption-related offences;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the work of the Specialised Structure for Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime (SPAK) and the SPAK, including its Courts in tackling corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the adoption of 10 laws aiming to further strengthen the efficiency of the judicial system and underlines the importance of additional measures such as the implementation of the judicial map, a new integrated case management system and a strengthened legal education system; urges the government to take in consideration the opinion of all stakeholders for the new judiciary map, including the social-economic conditions of vulnerable groups;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the importance of taking decisive action against money laundering and terrorist financing by ensuring a consistent track record of proactive investigation, prosecution and final convictions for high-level corruption and confiscation of criminal assets; stresses the need of further alignment of its legislation with the EU acquis is this regard:
Amendment 209 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Notes with concern the large share of grey economy and massive illicit cash payments in the country; underlines that while cash transactions are not synonymous with illegal behaviour, their traceless nature offers an ideal vehicle for money laundering; calls on the government to implement measures to reduce informality, where possible;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the ongoing efforts that should lead to systemic improvements in tackling organised crime, including the trafficking of humans, drugs, firearms and goods, along with cybercrime, violent crime, extremism and terrorist threats; commends the ongoing regional, bilateral and international cooperation on dismantling transnational crime networks, including with the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies, such as Europol and Eurojust; highlights that Albania is the only country from the region that has signed cooperation agreements with all justice and home affairs agencies of the EU and that the first fully fledged joint operation with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) outside the European Union was deployed at the Greek-Albanian border in May 2019; commends that Albania has allowed air monitoring by EU Member State law enforcement services to detect production of narcotics;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recommends Albania to update the legislation regarding drug precursors;
Amendment 220 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Expresses concern over the large numbers of firearms available in Albania; stresses the need to improve standard procedures and mechanisms to counter the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons, and to step up the investigation and prosecution of firearms trafficking;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29c. Underlines that the contribution of Albania to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance; Stresses that border protection and the prevention of cross- border crime must continue to be a priority, and must be conducted in full respect for the fundamental rights enshrined in applicable international and regional laws and principles;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 d (new)
Paragraph 29 d (new)
29d. Notes that the Western Balkan countries serve as a transit corridor for migrants and refugees and that the large population movements in recent years have posed an enormous challenge to the region and EU Member States; notes that Albania continued to experience a growing influx of irregular migrants, mostly leaving Albania after a few days, on the way to other EU countries; notes that the number of irregular migrants apprehended in Albania in 2020 increased by 13% compared with 2019; stresses that the issue of Albanian nationals making unfounded asylum applications to EU Member States still requires substantial efforts from the Albanian authorities; calls for enhanced efforts in addressing the smuggling of migrants, in particular unaccompanied minors;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 e (new)
Paragraph 29 e (new)
29e. Stresses the need to ensure adequate financial, technical and human resources, as well as the financial and operational independence of judicial and law enforcement institutions;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Highlights EU funding of sustainable post-earthquake and post- pandemic recovery and supports the ongoing efforts towards Albania’s democratic, green and digital transformation; underlines the need to step up EU assistance and funding for the rule of law, improvements, and encouraging sustainable green growth, biodiversity, innovation, competitiveness, property rights and reversal of the demographic decline;
Amendment 244 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Stresses the need to improve the visibility of and communication concerning EU aid and Union financing in Albania; recalls, in this regard, the performance reward under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance to North Macedonia and Albania and notably the substantial support the EU has provided to the Western Balkans to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and to limit the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Amendment 94 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the inadmissibility of the weaponisation of the gas supply in order to put political pressure on the Government of the Republic of Moldova to change its geopolitical orientationrefrain from living up to the legitimate desires of the Moldovan electorate; urges the Commission to continue providing the Republic of Moldova with the financial and technical support necessary to ensure its resilience against such external interference; calls on the Moldovan authorities to maintain the country’s commitment as a member of the Energy Community to implementing the EU’s Third Energy Package, in particular the unbundling of gas and electricity transmission and distribution;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages Georgia to continue its enhanced cooperation with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova as the ‘Associated Trio’;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine calls for unity and solidarity on the part of the international community; welcomes the strong response of Georgian society in support of Ukraine; calls for political alignment by the Georgian authorities and all political stakeholders with EU positions on this important matter, in line with the country’s European ambitions; calls on the authorities to ensure that EU sanctions are not circumvented via Georgia;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of implementing a genuine and thorough justice reform on the basis of a transparent and effective post-2021 judicial reform strategy and action plan through a broad, inclusive and cross-party consultation process; calls on the authorities to address the shortcomings identified by the Venice Commission in the nomination and appointment of judges at all levels and of the Prosecutor-General in order to bring the process fully in line with European standards; calls for a thorough reform of the High Council of Justice to be carried out and for its remaining members to be appointed; underlines the mutually agreed EU-Georgia Association Agenda 2021- 2027 in this regard and highlights the commitments made by the Georgian authorities, in particular to reform the Judiciary, including the High Council of Justice and the Prosecutor General;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that hasty and non- transparent actions in making key appointments or institutional changes only reinforce the perception of politicised justice; in this respect notes, in particular, that the Supreme Court judges were appointed before the shortcomings in the nomination process identified by ODIHR and the Venice Commission were addressed; reiterates that the lack of progress on judicial reform meant that the conditions for receiving the EUR 75 million tranche of EU macro-financial assistance by September 2021 were not fulfilled; emphasises that all appointments need to be made on the basis of integrity, independence, impartiality and competence;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Georgian authorities to effectively investigate the massive illegal wiretapping revealed in September 2021; is concerned about the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia that increase the number of crimes for which covert investigative actions are permitted and the duration of these actions, which were adopted by the Georgian Parliament on 7 June 2022 and vetoed by the President on 22 June 2022; calls on the Parliament of Georgia to ask the Venice Commission to issue an opinion and to implement its recommendationsauthorities to implement the recommendations of the Venice Commission once the opinion is issued;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
— having regard to the Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank on The Global Gateway aiming to mobilise up to €300 billion in investments to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world, of 1 December 2021,
Amendment 58 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the EU and Indo-Pacific countries are facing increasingly similar security challenges as well as non- traditional challenges; whereas the EU’s outlook on the region reflects the political recognition of the need totake greater responsibility in addressing global security challenges;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
E b. whereas on 12 July 2016 the Permanent Court of Arbitration in a landmark case ruled that there was no evidence that China had exercised exclusive control historically over the territories it claims within the South China Sea; whereas China has ignored this ruling and among others has created military bases on man-made islands;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
E c. whereas ensuring stability and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific waters is crucial for securing the EU’s strategic interests; whereas the EU is involved in supporting regional maritime security through the CSDP Operation EUNAVFOR Atalanta; whereas Indo- Pacific partners shave welcomed the Operation Atalanta and its focus on preventing piracy and armed robbery, as well as monitoring weapons and drug trafficking; whereas the EU and its Member States have committed to increase its permanent naval presence in the region through inter alia the Coordinated Maritime Presences concept;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of the recent conclusion of the AUKUS trilateral security pact; is of the firm opinion that strong EU-Australia relations are important for the stability of the region and that these should be further advanced and not affected by the conclusion of AUKUS; calls on the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to examine with the relevant partners possibilities to set up a permanent dialogue with AUKUS and representation at the meetings of the members of QUAD, also in non-military fields such as climate change, technology or health, in order to align our strategies on the Indo- Pacific and strengthen synergies;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the fundamental role that connectivity plays in the geopolitical relations of the EU and its Member States, and welcomes the announcement by Commission PJoint communication by the European Commission and the High Represident von der Leyen to present the EU’s global gateway strategyative on Global Gateway from December 2021; believes that this initiative can be an attractive alternative for our partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for the EU to strengthen its dialogue with NATO’s four Asia-Pacific partners, namely Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand, with a view to enhancing mutual situational awareness on security developments in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions; invites NATO to use its 2030 reflection process to enhance cooperation with its partners in order to defend shared values, bolster resilience and uphold the international rules-based order, while ensuring greater consistency between policies on China; highlights that priority areas for cooperation with partners should centre on capacity building, hybrid threats, non-proliferation and crisis response;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the commitments by the EU and India in the area of security and defence, and their recent launch of a dialogue on maritime security; invites both parties to further strengthen their operational cooperation at sea, including joint naval exercises and port calls, as well as actions to protect the sea lines of communication; furthermore, calls on the EU and India to enhance mutual coordination and exchanges in order to reinforce maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific;
Amendment 202 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes positive developments in EU-Australia security and defence cooperation in the past decade and Australia’s engagement in EU crisis management operations; calls for both partners to further enhance coordination and synergies with a view to promoting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, including as regards freedom of navigation and engage in discussions in view of identifying areas of shared interest for future cooperation on security and defence related matters;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the crucial role played by the Republic of Korea in supporting efforts towards the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula; highlights that EU-ROK cooperation in cybersecurity has proven to be an effective tool in addressing threats stemming from cyber-attacks originating in the DPRK and other regional countries; calls for both the EU and the Republic of Korea to further step up joint efforts to combat cybercrime and build resilient infrastructure; invites the EU and the ROK to deepen their cooperation in space policy and technology matters;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the EU and its Members States to step-up their own maritime capacities in the region in a coordinated way, including by exploring ways to ensure a permanent European naval presence in the Indian Ocean; stresses the need to increase the EU’s capacity as an effective maritime security provider; highlights the fact that France is the only Member State with a permanent military presence in the Indian Ocean; welcomes the fact that the Netherlands and Germany have sent frigates to the region; underlines that more such naval missions will be needed in the future, embedded in a coordinated and comprehensive approach to regional security; welcomes the joint naval exercises that EUNAFOR Atalanta has thus far undertaken with partner countries, andJapan, the Republic of Korea, India, Vietnam and Oman and encourages the enhancement of such joint exercises; calls for the EU to consider expanding its geographical scope deeper into the Indian Ocean; invites the EU to establish a maritime area of interest in the Indo- Pacific with a view to extending its Coordinated Maritime Presences concept, building on the Member States’ individual assets;
Amendment 256 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes joint naval activities and calls for the EU and Indo-Pacific partners to further build on existing maritime cooperation frameworks; calls on the EU to evaluate with its partners to establish a monitoring system on breaches of international maritime law in the Indo- Pacific region; emphasises the added value for the EU of engaging in regional cooperation forums, such as the EU- ASEAN High-Level Dialogue on Maritime Security Cooperation, the Asia- Europe Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum;
Amendment 265 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of information and cybersecurity as an element of the critical infrastructure of the global economy and for protecting democracies from disinformation and malicious attacks; calls on the EU to put in place a more robust cyber policy; highlights the need for the EU to coordinate the issuing of cyber sanctions with like-minded partners;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Calls for the EU and like-minded Indo-Pacific countries to work towards strengthening the international regulation of the cyber sphere inter alia through the Budapest Convention, and to promote initiatives in the framework of the UN;
Amendment 279 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines the growing importance of the space dimension of international cooperation and security; expresses concerns about increased development and proliferation of space weapons, increasing the danger of an arms race; calls on the EU to build on the successful cooperation on space policy and technology with the Republic of Korea and Japan and launch cooperation on space skills and technology with other regional partners;
Amendment 287 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights that the fight against violent extremism is of shared interest to the EU and Indo-Pacific countries; calls on the EU to establish the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) project, including actions aimed at strengthening resilience to violent extremism, such as a unified platform to counter extremism in the Indo-Pacific region; highlights the need to further promote cooperation between Europol and Aseanapol and between Europol and national law enforcement agencies to facilitate exchanges of good practices and expertise in key areas of interest, such as counter-terrorism, fighting transnational crime, human trafficking and migrant smuggling;
Amendment 295 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Highlights that the risk of proliferation of nuclear weapons and the rapid build-up and deployment of new technologically advanced nuclear capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region remain major regional and global security concerns; expresses deep concerns about the ongoing erosion of disarmament and arms-control architecture; calls on China to actively participate in discussions aimed at establishing new arms control regimes, in particular regarding a possible successor to the INF Treaty, and the New START treaty which is expiring in 2026;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly condemns the large-scale military attack by Azerbaijan in September 2022 against multiple targets in the sovereign territory of Armenia and its consequences for the peace process; reiterates that the territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan must be fully respected and underlines the EU’s readiness to be more actively involved in settling the region’s protracted conflicts; emphasises that both sides have to respect the principle of territorial integrity, which is key for peace in the region;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) contribute to regional security and stability both through conflict resolution and, mediation activities and, by addressing the root causes of conflicts and by strengthening the competences of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union and the cooperation with the Regional Economic Communities in this regard;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) take note of the growing activity of terrorist groups, such as radical militant islamic groups that act transnationally and in the whole region, and provide tailored and effective assistance to the affected countries in countering both the immediate effects of this expansion and the root causes of extremism and radicalisation; take note of the militarisation of the so-called "red sea area";
Amendment 238 #
2021/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) take note of the growing, multifaceted influence and rivalries of third parties in the region; recognise that the increasing presence of actors that do not share the Union`s values, interests and objectives could undermine the EU’s role as a privileged partner;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 3 October 2017 on EU political relations with ASEAN,
Amendment 3 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
— having regard to the 29th EU- ASEAN Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting held on 11 February 2022,
Amendment 4 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 c (new)
Citation 24 c (new)
— having regard to the inaugural European Parliament-ASEAN Inter- Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Inter- Regional Dialogue held on 22 June 2021,
Amendment 18 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened a new chapter in their longstanding relations by entering in a Strategic Partnership in December 2020;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. Whereas enhanced inter- parliamentary relations and parliamentary diplomacy between the European Parliament and the parliaments of Southeast Asia – through the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) – should reflect the future agenda of broader and deeper EU-ASEAN relations;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. Whereas the European Parliament and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) are natural partners with a significant potential to contribute towards strengthening EU-ASEAN relations;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
C d. Whereas EU-ASEAN relations are based on the shared values and principles of a rules-based international order, effective and sustainable multilateralism, and free and fair trade;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
C e. Whereas EU-based entities are the largest provider of foreign direct investment to the ASEAN region; whereas the EU is ASEAN's third largest trading partner and ASEAN as a whole represents the EU's third largest trading partner outside Europe;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
C f. Whereas negotiations on an EU- ASEAN Free Trade Agreement have been suspended by mutual agreement since 2009;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recalls the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in accelerating FTA negotiations between the EU and ASEAN Member States;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for further engagement with ASEAN and its member states and for the development and promotion of the EU- ASEAN strategic partnership; calls on both sides to use the momentum of the planned EU-ASEAN Summit in 2022, on the occasion of 45th anniversary of the EU- ASEAN bilateral relationship, to present a new EU-ASEAN action plan for the upcoming period to promote increased multifaceted cooperation in key areas and explore the possibility of resuming negotiations of a region-to-region trade agreement once the conditions in terms of human rights and democracy are to the EU’s standardsmet; calls for a parliamentary dimension to the 45th anniversary summit and reiterates its intention to create an EU-ASEAN parliamentary assembly to strengthen the democratic dimension of the partnership;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, the Secretary-General of the ASEAN Inter- Parliamentary Assembly and the respective countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
Amendment 28 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 28 a (new)
Citation 28 a (new)
— having regard to the two Joint Declarations on EU-NATO cooperation signed on 8 July 2014 and 10 July 2018,
Amendment 43 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Developing an EU defence doctrine using the Strategic Compass to drive strategic autonomythe EU's ability to act
Amendment 58 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the EU is facing new threats, including hybrid threats, increased big power competition and militarisation around the world and a still unstable neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed our dependencies vis-à-vis the rest of the world; stresses that the EU must learn lessons from this with a view, in particular, to increasing its resilience and strategic autonomsovereignty;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the Strategic Compass must make it possible to strengthen the Union’s capacity to act as an increasingly credible strategic partner; stresses that this exercise must be regularly updated, must set out an ambitious and operational course – with a timetable for the implementation of decisions and monitoring mechanisms – and must enable the Union to have a coherent defence policy, a common strategic culture, a capacity to anticipate threats and provide a rapid and coordinated reaction and a capacity for autonomous resilience, to be able to mobilise resources on the basis of solidarity when a Member State is threatened and requests them, and ultimately to play a part in the protection of European citizens; recognises NATO’s role as the cornerstone of collective security;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the launch of the CSDP operation in the Mediterranean, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI; stresses its key role in the implementation of the arms embargo; deplores the fact that, in 2020, it encountered many refusals to allow inspections; calls for a transparent communication from the European External Action Service (EEAS) on this issue; laments the fact thatemphasizes the need to establish cooperation arrangements with NATO, which is active in the area through Operation Sea Guardian, ias unwilling to cooperatsoon as possible;
Amendment 255 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is deeply concerned about the low force generation for operations and missions, and urges the Member States to address this matter as soon as possible; considers that third-country participation in CSDP operations and missions must always be in line with European interests and values; calls on the EU to provide staff in missions and operations with appropriate equipment and training to become more alert and more resilient under less permissivechallenging conditions;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for a strengthening of the Union’s command structures, in particular the Military Staff (EUMS) and the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC), which must be provided with the requisitenecessary personnel, equipment and resources as soon as possible, and be able to exchange classified information safelin a secure way, including with Member States and missions/operations; calls for the creation of a European HQ for conduct of operations;
Amendment 285 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the cooperation capacity of European armies in helping citizens in the fight against the pandemic in 2020; calls on the EU and the Member States to set out detailed arrangements for the implementationmake full use of Article 44 TEU so as to enable the Union to respond rapidly and effectively to crises; welcomes the positive pooling and coordinating role played by air forces during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular as regards transfers for medical treatment and deliveries of equipment between Member States;
Amendment 373 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Condemns the malicious acts committed against Member States; insists that the Union and the Member States react firmly and in coordination against any new malicious, illegal or destabilising activity; calls on the Union to work towards the creation of a legal instrument to respond to hybrid threats and to develop a comprehensive cyber capacity; calls for a revision of the cyber-defence policy framework in order to increase the prevention and deterrenceresponsiveness capacity of the Union and its Member States;
Amendment 389 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7
Subheading 7
Preserving the Union’s space and air autonomsovereignty
Amendment 403 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Union to develop a space defence strategy, which is essential for its strategic autonomy in spaceshould focus on protecting the EU and European space assets; encourages the Union to improve its situational awareness and geo-intelligence support; stresses the importance of the Union havdeveloping its own launchers; insists that the Union should lead the way in strengthening the increasingly contested area of international space law;
Amendment 413 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Insists that freedom of air traffic must be maintained; calls on the Union to defendprotect itself against any threat to civil aviation or any failure to respect its airspace and to defend international aviation safety;
Amendment 423 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Union to put into practice the lessons learned from exercises based on Article 42(7) TEU scenarios and to develop a flexible and non-binding action plannalysis for its activation;
Amendment 465 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses that PESCO and the EDF must make it possible to enhance defence cooperation between Member States with the following objectives: European added value, operational capability, competitiveness of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), strengthening of strategic autonomsovereignty and reduced fragmentation of the European defence market;
Amendment 476 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls that third-country participation in PESCO projects must be decided on a case-by-case basis; welcomes the initial stages of military mobility and calls for subsequent stages to be implemented swiftly; approvwelcomes the participation of the United States, Norway and Canada in the military mobility project;
Amendment 506 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – indent 3
Paragraph 38 – indent 3
- coordinategrat the EU military capability development processes intowith national defence planning processes,
Amendment 520 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that the digital sector is an area of opportunity but also of significant threat across borders of malicious action against our security and democracies (by state and non-state actors, and erasing the lines laid down in the law of armed conflict), and that it transcends borders; calls for particular attention to be paid to the impact of emerging technologies so as to ensure that they are applied and used throughout the Union, facilitate research and innovation and enhance the Union’s resilience, keeping in mind the need to control their use;
Amendment 535 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 10
Subheading 10
Building stronger defence partnerships and supporting the autonomsovereignty of partner countries
Amendment 558 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Stresses that the Union should adopt a strategic approach to its mutually beneficial partnerships based, in particular, on the defence ofding its interests and strategic autonomsovereignty;
Amendment 575 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the establishment of an EU-US strategic dialogue on security and defence; stresses the operational dimension of the partnership and the importance of ensuring that the Union maintains its strategic autonomsovereignty, in particular as regards the United States’ International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); welcomes, in this regard, the involvement of third countries in the EDA on the basis of administrative agreements, provided that it is accompanied by legally binding counterparts and safeguards to protect the defence and security interests of the Union and its Member States;
Amendment 595 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Calls for a stronger NATO supported by a stronger European Union, and wishes to see very tangible development in the EU-NATO partnership; calls,urges in this context, for the EU Member States and NATO allies to seek coherence between NATO’'s new strategic concept to be coherent withand the EU’'s Strategic Compass;
Amendment 633 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Laments the absence of a security and defence cooperation partnership between the UK and the EU on account of the BritishUK Government’s lack of interest, despite the assurances given in the political declaration; calls for a stronger partnership to be built with relevant African organisations, such as the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and G5 Sahelin this regard for an ambitious, close and lasting cooperation between the UK and the EU on external action to protect citizens from external threats, including new emerging threats, prevent conflicts, strengthen international peace and security, including through the United Nations and NATO, and address the root causes of global challenges;
Amendment 644 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. calls for a stronger partnership to be built with relevant African organisations, such as the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and G5 Sahel;
Amendment 660 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Calls on citizens to express their expectations as regards the CSDP architecture in the course of the Conference on the Future of Europe; calls for the establishment of a fully-fledged Security and Defence Committee in the European Parliament and for the formalisation of an EU Council of Defence Ministers;
Amendment 242 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to boost EU foresight capacities, including as regards the CFSP as illustrated by the second annual Strategic Foresight Report on “The EU’s capacity and freedom to act”; proposes that interinstitutional foresight activities be undertaken at political level in order to embed foresight in policy-making and to improve the EU’s preparedness for upcoming challenges;
Amendment 331 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its call for accelerating the enlargement process, with a focus on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, as well as fostering reconciliation in the Western Balkans, as prerequisites for durable stability and prosperity; emphasises the need for enhanced cooperation in tackling common challenges, such as foreign interference, disinformation, forced displacement and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as in fighting corruption and organised crime in the region; stresses the urgency of holding the first intergovernmental conferences with Albania and North Macedonia as well as granting visa liberalisation to Kosovo;
Amendment 449 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses that the Arctic is of strategic and political importance to the EU and underlines the EU’s commitment to be a responsible actor, seeking the long-term sustainable and peaceful development of the region; is concerned, however, by the progressive and substantial Russian military build-up in the Arctic as well as by the impact of far-reaching Chinese projects and initiatives in the region; calls on all stakeholders to respond to the very alarming effects and consequences of climate change in the Arcticemphasizes the unique complexity of the challenges the Arctic region is facing, which require more EU engagement and solutions, also taking into account the knowledge and will of Arctic inhabitants, including indigenous peoples; welcomes in this respect the joint communication of 13 October 2021 on a Stronger EU engagement for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Arctic; calls on all stakeholders to respond to the very alarming effects and consequences of climate change in the Arctic; is concerned by the potential spill-over from global security issues into the Arctic and raises concern about the progressive and substantial Russian military build-up in the Arctic as well as by the impact of far- reaching Chinese initiatives and ambitions in the region;
Amendment 495 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the EU’s renewed commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and recognition of its growing importance for EU interests as raised in the joint communication from the VP/HR and the Commission as well as the Council conclusions on the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific; acknowledges the intense geopolitical competition in the region and calls for the EU to strengthen its strategic focus, presence and actions with the aim of contributing to the stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development of the region; underlines the need for a strategic long-term engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and for establishing comprehensive bilateral and multilateral dialogue mechanisms with Indo-Pacific countries and their societies; underlines the importance of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific for prosperity and security in the EU, notes new emerging partnerships in the region such as AUKUS and expresses its regret about the way how this partnership was created; calls for increased engagement in questions of security with like-minded countries and for finding common ground for cooperation in the region;
Amendment 522 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Welcomes the increased involvement of the European Parliament in the programming of Global Europe and IPA III as well as the introduction of a biannual High-Level Geopolitical Dialogue; insists, however, that Parliament should receive relevant preparatory documents sufficiently on time and with an adequate level of details in order to carry out a meaningful scrutiny;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA), including Trade in Goods Agreement, Trade in Services Agreement, and Investment Agreement, exists since 2003;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU’s strategic framework vested intowards India vested in the EU-India Strategic Partnership, its Global Strategy, its Strategy on India, its Strategy for EU-Asia Connectivity and the Indo-Pacific Strategy, its India-EU Connectivity Partnership, the India-EU Human Rights Dialogue and the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo- Pacific have highlighted the vital importance of cooperating with India on the EU’s global agenda;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European External Action Service to pursue all efforts to improve and deepen the relationship with India, a strategic partner of the EU; reiterates the need for a deeper partnership based on the shared values of freedom, democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, equality, respect for human rights, a commitment to promoting an inclusive, coherent and rules-based global order, effective multilateralism and sustainable development, fighting climate change, and promoting peace and stability in the world;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that EU-India trade increased by more than 70 % between 2009 and 2019 and that both parties share a common interest in fostering closer and deeper economic ties; recognises that India is a solid alternative for an EU that wantsn important partner for the EU to diversify its supply chains, and that the EU is India’s largest trading partner in the agri- food sector;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expects a swift follow-up to the EU-India leaders’ meeting in May 2021 in order to openly address values-based cooperation at the highest level in matters of trade and investment; welcomes both partners’ readiness to work towards the conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade agreement;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the existing negotiating mandate for a trade agreement, an investment protection agreement and an agreement on geographical indications is comprehensive and broad enough for negotiations to restart; takes the view, however, that an addendum that it is necessary to ensure that the prospective comprehensive trade agreement contains as integral parts thereof a dedicated chapter for SMEs, a dedicated chapter on raw materials to remove all export duties on raw materials, and an ambitious and enforceable trade and sustainable development chapter aligned with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees with EU and Indian leaders that in order to give the negotiations the impetusmaintain the momentum for restarting they needgotiations, it is imperative to find early solutions to long- standing market access issues; encourages the negotiators, therefore, to find swift solutions to the long-standing market access issues both across governance levels and sectors (e.g. cars, car parts, agriculture, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, sanitary and phytosanitary irritants, and non-tariff barriers such as quality control orders, certification, compliance with international standards, localisation);
Amendment 62 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Expresses its concern that the «Atmanirbhar Bharat» ("self-reliant India") programme seek to increase India’s self-sufficiency by focusing on domestic production and reducing reliance on imports and foreign suppliers which have led to a rise in tariffs, in particular on finished products, as well as the increasing use of non-tariffs barriers that significantly affect market access for EU companies;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point i
Paragraph 6 – point i
i. the comprehensive elimination of tariffs and quotas on a reciprocal basis, while paying attention to sensitive products and ensuring that reductions will not be compensated by an increase in domestic taxes and levies, including at state level, on imported products;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point v
Paragraph 6 – point v
v. ensuring a level playing field ion subsidies;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point vii
Paragraph 6 – point vii
vii. the establishment of modern, SME- friendly and harmonised rules of origin, in line with the EU’s other modern and comprehensive free trade agreements such as the EU and Japan's Economic Partnership Agreement;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point x a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point x a (new)
x a. a dedicated chapter on SMEs aiming at reducing regulatory burden and facilitating information sharing on market access, trade regulations, trade procedures and rules of origin;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point x b (new)
Paragraph 6 – point x b (new)
x b. the inclusion of an ambitious Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapter promoting the highest international standards on human rights, labour and environmental protection, inspired by the most recent and modern EU FTAs;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recalls that SMEs are the backbone of the socio-economic development of India and accounts for 45% of the country's total industrial production; believes that India and the EU should continue to work towards ensuring a conducive and stable business environment for SMEs, facilitating their access to international markets and allowing them to take full advantage of trade opportunities; welcomes, in this regard, the setting up of the India IP SME Helpdesk which provides SMEs with first- line support on how to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights (IP), and calls on the Commission to build on this initiative to further create digital platforms that would help reduce trade costs and administrative burden while increasing SMEs participation in international trade;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it expedient to provide interoperable data flows between the jurisdictions of India and the EU in total compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)5 and to agree upon international standards on intercompany transfer pricing; hopes that India’s new Data Protection Bill will be aligned with worldwide standards on data protection and privacy rules; invites India to join the EU initiative on international data protection standards; _________________ 5 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 128 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the EU’s negotiating team as well as the EU institutions and Member States to make best use of India’s commitment to multilateralism and an international rules- based trading order and to urge India to play a more decisive role in ongoing efforts to reform the WTO; applauds the EU and India’s co-sponsored reform proposal for the WTO Dispute Settlement Body and calls on India to join the multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement; commends the commitment of EU and Indian leaders to enhancing coordination on global economic governance, notably in the WTO and G20; expects to be briefed about the results of the EU-India Senior Officials’ Dialogue, which aims to deepen bilateral cooperation on WTO issues under the auspices of the High-Level Dialogues on Trade and Investment;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Applauds both sides’ readiness to negotiate a stand-alone investment protection agreement, which would increase legal certainty for investors on both sides and further strengthen bilateral trade relations attracting more EU investments in India; recommends working towards the achievement of common and mutually beneficial objectives in these areas in order to foster economic growth and innovation; welcomes Indian investments in Europe as a driver of economic dynamism, increased competitiveness and diversified production;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the negotiators, as a matter of priority, to agree on the establishment of a bilateral ex ante and ex post consultation platform between the EU and India designed to facilitate discussions and consultations in advance of any new measures or subsidies that could negatively affect trade or investment; takes the view that business and industry associations should be able to bring any new trade or investment irritants to the attention of the secretariat of this platform; believes that the platform should eventually be made an integral part of the governance framework of the future trade agreement;
Amendment 147 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the conclusion of thegovernance of a potential EU-India free trade agreement should be supported with the establishment ofentail a joint committee to provideing joint monitoring, structured dialogue, and oversight by the European Parliament and both chambers of the Parliament of India;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) improve the EEAS and EU delegations’ operative flexibility and coordination to react to emerging issues and challenges more swiftly and effectively;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) ensure that the financial resources available match the level of ambition and support the operative flexibilities needed in order to react in real time to emerging geopolitical challenges; foresee that the EEAS has adequate human resources to ensure immediate operational responses in priority situations;
Amendment 170 #
2021/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(m a) ensure that the EEAS CRC is properly allocated with the sufficient resources, including financial and human resources, in order to enable it to effectively and efficiently deliver on its objectives, particularly given the fast- response and time-sensitive nature of the services deployed;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) better match the relevant Council working parties and preparatory and political bodies, including theadapt the scope and mandate of the relevant Council preparatory bodies dealing with foreign policy matters to the tasks of the High Representative and structure of the EEAS; create such a body in particular for the conduct of protocol- related practice; Create a dedicated support structure within the EEAS to cover all horizontal issues linked to EU Special Representatives, to and the structure of the EEASimplementation of their mandate;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(q a) dedicate appropriate resources to sectoral diplomacy areas with important external dimensions, particularly in the field of environmental protection and fight against climate change,gender and equality, digital, youth, culture, science and education, but also economic and monetary governance, democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas these domestic developments are a warning to the EU of what may come in the preparation and in the aftermath of the September 2021 parliamentary elections in Russia, when Mr Putin, in the same manner as Mr Lukashenko in Belarus, is waging a war against the people of Russiacould engage further in repression of the political opposition in Russia, including severe human rights violations;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in its resolutions of 17 September 2020, 21 January 2021 and 29 April 2021 Parliament called for a review of the EU’s policy vis-à-vis Russia, including the five guiding principles agreed in 2016, emphasiseding that future EU relations with Russia would depend on the pace of Russia’s democratic transformation and called for the EU institutions to devise a new strategic approach on the assumption that any dialogue with Russia must be based on respect for international law and human rights;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the five EU guiding principles for relations with Russia have deterred the Kremlin regime from further aggression against Ukraine, but they are silent with respect to containing President Putin’s war against the people of Russiarepression of the Russian people;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU strategy on Russia should work in the interest of the EU and offer Russia a constructive dialogue aimed at engaging in areas of common interest, such as climate policy or counter- terrorism, while at the same time promoting the values of human rights and democracy;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the EU, together with NATO and international partners, should deter Russia and keep stability in the EaP region by pressing Russia not to interfere in the region and to return the occupied and illegally annexed territories in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 309 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the EU should continue its work on the containment of Russian hybrid threats with instruments able to eliminate Russian hybrid influences from the EU and its Member States and coordinate with NATO’s efforts to counter hybrid threats;
Amendment 358 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the EU should establish with the US a transatlantic alliance to defend democracy globally and propose a democracy defence toolkit, which should include joint actions on sanctions, anti- money lapolicies to coundtering policie illicit financial flows, rules on the conditionality of economic and financial assistance, international investigations, and support for human rights activists and defenders of democracy;
Amendment 375 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) in line with the ‘democracy first’ principle, the EU should strengthen the requirement of conditionality in its relations with Russia by including in anypursuing dialogue or agreement with Russia on measures aimed at protecting human rights and the holding of free elections as a stronger requirement for dialogue; accordingly, the EU and its Member States should revise their investment support and economic cooperation projects, starting with the halting of the Nord Stream 2 project;
Amendment 415 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) the EU should establish a centralised anti-money laundering frameworkframework to counter illicit financial flows, including an EU authority for financial controls, to be put under Parliament’s supervision and to be entrusted with the protection of the EU and its Member States from illicit financial practices and influences from Russia;
Amendment 459 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) the EU must be prepared not to recognise the parliament of Russia and to askconsider asking for Russia’s suspension from international organisations with parliamentary assemblies if the 2021 parliamentary elections in Russia are recognised as fraudulent;
Amendment 504 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) the EU should adopt an ambitious strategy to support the successful development of EaP countries, which would serve as a good example and would incentivise the Russian people to support democracy; accordingly, the EU shcould propose to EaP countries that have an association agreement with the EU a new momentum of European integration with a view to keeping their motivation for reforms;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) expresses grave concern over China’s continued military belligerence against Taiwan; urges China to desist from any destabilising activities against Taiwan, and insists that any change to cross-strait relations must not be made against the will of Taiwanese citizens; urges the CommissionEU and Member States to take a proactive role in working with like-minded international partners to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and to sustain democracy in Taiwan;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) strongly advocates for Taiwan’s full participation as an observer in meetings, mechanisms and activities of international bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC);
Amendment 54 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) includes Taiwan as an important EU partner and regional economic power in the upcoming Indo-Pacific Strategy currently being prepared by the EEAS and the Commission;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) encourages the EU and Member States to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in confronting disinformation from malign third countries, including the sharing of best-practices, joint approaches to foster media freedom and journalism, cyber security and strengthening the resilience of democratic systems;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas for 75 years the transatlantic partnership has stood for freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, for trade and economic cooperation as well as security;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and the US share common values and a fundamental interest in shaping the international environment;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice-President has created new opportunities to reset the and to reinvigorate our essential transatlantic relationpartnership;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas constant and constructive dialogue is needed to address the transatlantic divergences;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas it is clear that the transatlantic alliance cannot be taken for granted and must be reinvigorated and constantly be strengthened;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest, the EU should also foster its strategic autonomsovereignty in defence and economic relations;
Amendment 184 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for coordinated efforts to achieve ambitious commitments at the UN summits on climate change and biodiversity in 2021; calls for the EU and US to play a leading role within the United Nations Framework on Climate Change and in other fora such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization; emphasizes in this regard that cooperation in clean energy and research, development and innovation, as well as trade partnership in low-carbon technologies and products is crucial;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. emphasizes that the EU and US are security partners in a dangerous world and that NATO forms the essential cornerstone of European security; reaffirms the unshakeable and longstanding commitment to a strong NATO undergirded by a mutual defence guarantee; reaffirms further that NATO allies and partners as well as the European Union collectively must do more to meet fair expectations as a credible and equal transatlantic partner that is able and willing to defend itself and to manage crises in its own neighbourhood, while taking the lead when necessary but in close coordination with the United States;
Amendment 318 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the proposal of President Biden to hold a Summit for Democracy with like-minded democracies; emphasizes in this regard that such an effort could help chart a clear course forward to counter populism and authoritarianism as well as to protect fundamental democratic and human rights values;
Amendment 327 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for a better communication with and between citizens on both sides on the enduring importance of the transatlantic bond and its relevance today; reaffirms in this regard the value of exchanges between legislators, businesses and the civil society;
Amendment 350 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for a comprehensive EU-US dialogue on China that should address the areas of divergence, such as the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments, and explore possibilities for EU-US cooperation with China in multilateral frameworks on common challenges, such as climate changeNotes that China’s economic influence, geopolitical power and various forms of Chinese power projection as well as military strength have brought its system of authoritarian governance into conflict with Western systems of governance that are based on liberal democratic values, stresses in this regard that China has become a systemic rival but is also an important partner in tackling many global problems; calls in this context for a comprehensive EU-US dialogue on China that should provide a key mechanism for advancing our interests and managing our differences and that should address the areas of divergence, such as the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments, and explore possibilities for EU-US cooperation with China in multilateral frameworks on common challenges, such as climate change; calls for developing a broad range of policy instruments and, where possible, search for transatlantic synergies for dealing with China; emphasizes in this regard that the EU and the US share very serious concerns over systematic human rights violations in China;
Amendment 389 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for close cooperation to jointly address the range of threats emanating from the Russian Federation, such as the continued destabilisation of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, interferences in democratic processes in the EU and the US, hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns, while at the same pursuing selective cooperation in the areas of shared transatlantic interest, notably in the area of arms control;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) elaborate a more assertive EU- Chdevelop the China strategy of the European Union further in a strategway that unites all Member States and shapes relations with Beijing in the interest of the EU as a whole, while defending our values and promoting a rules-based multilateral order;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) propose a new EU-Chinathat this strategy is based on six pillars:
Amendment 89 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
1) Open dialogue and cooperation on global challenges;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
5) Fostering open strategic autonomsovereignty;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to engage in dialogue with China on possible ways to ensure better global preparedness to respond to pandemics; calls further on China to cooperate fully in an independent investigation into the origins of COVID- 19;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Engagement on the promotion of universal values, international norms and human rights issues through economic leverage
Amendment 305 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d
Paragraph 14 – point d
(d) ensuring that the President of the Commission is present at the BRI annual forum to ensure that the decisions taken by EU Member States involved in the BRI initiative are in line with EU policies and interests;
Amendment 330 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that the future EU-China strategyimplementation of the EU-China strategy and national strategies and policies towards China should be moregulary coordinated between the EU institutions and the Member States, as well as between the different Commission Directorates General;
Amendment 335 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages the EU to work with all Member States which do not have investment screening mechanisms to urgently bring forward such legislation as a precondition of the ratification of the EU- China CAI, in line with the EU Framework for Screening of Foreign Direct Investment, and calls for Member States to be issued with special guidance on screening investments and acquisitions from Chinese firms under the influence of the Chinese state;
Amendment 363 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the VP/HR to coordinate the Union’s actions with like-minded partners on the protection of human rights and support for civil society in China and for Chinese diaspora around the world, as well as the defence of liberal democracy in the world, notably in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and with a view to engaging China to respect international law, the freedom of navigation and overflight and the peaceful resolution of disputes;
Amendment 372 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it necessary for the EU to promote a balanced and prosperous transatlantic relationship with the Biden Administration, in order to maintain and demonstrate the united strength of global liberal democracies in multilateral organisations; emphasizes in this regard that the new EU-US Dialogue on China should provide a key mechanism for advancing our interests and managing our differences
Amendment 405 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the Council’s intention to reinforce the EU’s strategic focus, presence and action in the Indo-Pacific by launching a new EU Strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific as well as for connectivity;
Amendment 460 #
2021/2037(INI)
33. Believes that the European Union should continue working towards its transformation into a geopolitical player by ensuring a more united geopolitical approach of its Member States, as well as by fostering its strategic autonomsovereignty;
Amendment 478 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe should be used to give the VP/HR a stronger mandate to act on behalf of the EU and take the necessary steps to introduce qualitied majority voting in certain areas of foreign affairs, as well as to create a fully fledged European Defence Union;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
l) draw on India’s vision and the EU Member States’ existing approaches for the Indo-Pacific region in order to develop a realistic European Indo-Pacific strategy based on EU principles and values; seek coordination of EU and Indian policies towards the Indo-Pacific region;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
s) encourage India, as a member of UN Human Rights Council, to accept and to facilitate the visits ofcooperate closely with UN special rapporteurs for the monitoring of developments in civic space and fundamental rights and freedoms,; as part of its pledge to foster the genuine participation and effective involvement of civil society in the promotion of human rights;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
u) act upon the commitment made in the EU-India Roadmap totake stock of the progress achieved within the resume thed bilateral human rights dialogue; make the dialogue meaningful by ensuring high- level participation, setting concrete commitments and criteria for progress, addressing individual cases and facilitating an EU-India civil society dialogue ahead of the intergovernmental dialogue;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4
Trade for sustainability and prosperity
Amendment 216 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
v) seize the opportunity offered by the EU-India Leaders’ Meeting to openly address value-based cooperation at the highest level in matters of trade and investment; work towards the achievement of common objectives in these areas that contribute to economic growth and innovation as well as the creation of additional employment and income and also comply with and contribute to respect for universal human rights and the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals; of the Agenda 2030
Amendment 221 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
w) make best use of India’s commitment to multilateralism and an international rules-based trading order; promote India’s decisive role in the ongoing efforts to reform the World Trade Organization; also taking into account that the EU is India's largest trading partner in the agricultural-food-sector.
Amendment 67 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Western Balkan countries to target criminal organisations rather thanin addition to individual cases; urges the relevant authorities to strengthen the protection of informants and whistleblowers to increase the capacity to dismantle organised criminal groups;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the importance of cooperation and intelligence sharing with international partners like the Unites States, the United Kingdom and international organisations such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the UNODC as well as NATO;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the agreements on operational cooperation between Europol and five Western Balkan countries, as well as the working arrangement with the law enforcement authorities of Kosovo, and commends the successful operations led in the context of this cooperation; underlines also the importance to cooperate with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
Amendment 32 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32
Citation 32
— having regard to the visit by the NATO Secretary-General to the College of Commissioners of 15 December 2020, and his participation at the European Council on 26 February 2021
Amendment 35 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
Amendment 38 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas both the EU and NATO have begun reflection processes in order to properly adjust to the unprecedented global security changes; whereas in June 2020, EU leaders agreed to launch a process aimed at defining a ‘Strategic Compass’; whereas NATO leaders are expected to launch a process to update NATO’s Strategic Concept at their next Summit, the Strategic Compass will help strengthen a common European security and defence culture and help define the right objectives and concrete goals for EU policies and will address four different, inter-linked areas: Crisis management and missions, Resilience, Capabilities and Instruments, Working with Partners;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in November 2020, the EU’s first comprehensive, 360 degree, classified analysis on the full range of threats and challenges the EU faces, or might face in the near future, was prepared cooperatively by the EU member states’ intelligence services; whereas in November 2021,the Vice-President/High Representative (VP/HR) is scheduled to present a draft of the Strategic Compass, which Member States will then discuss and are scheduled to adopt in March 2022; whereas the Strategic Compass aims to facilitate the emergence of a “common European security and defence culture”;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas following the 2016 Joint Declaration, a process of cooperation between the EU and NATO was set in motion, centred around74 common proposals for actions: in the areas of countering hybrid threats; operational cooperation, including at sea and on migration; cybersecurity and defence; defence capabilities; defence industry and research; and exercises supporting Eastern and Southern partners’ capacity- building efforts;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas currently the only legal framework for EU-NATO relations continues to be the 2003 “Agreed Framework”, which is limited to the sharing of collective NATO planning structures, assets and capabilities with the EU when it comes to the planning and conducting of EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) military operations in accordance with the “Berlin Plus” arrangement;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and its Member States have, in particular since the publication of the 2016 EU Global Strategy, intensified their cooperation in the field of security and defence; whereas milestones include the establishment of the European Defence Fund (EDF) (and its precursor programmes), the launch of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) as well as the agreement on the European Peace Facility (EPF);
Amendment 55 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas NATO, through its Defence Planning Process (NDPP), every four years sets its “Level of Ambition” by identifying in qualitative and quantitative terms the pool of forces, equipment and capabilities, that allies should have in their inventories to support the full spectrum of NATO missions and be able to respond to possible threats and challenges;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas in recent months unprecedented levels of high-level EU- NATO interaction took place, such as the first discussion of a NATO Secretary- General with the College of EU Commissioners in December 2020, or the February 2021 participation of the NATO Secretary-General in the European Council;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the United States has long called on the EU and its Member States to step up their efforts in terms of investments into their security and defence, as an important contribution to burden-sharing within the alliance;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the intensified EU- NATO cooperation that has been in place since the signature of the Warsaw 2016 Joint Declaration, reinforced by the 2018 Brussels Joint Declaration and underscores that the security of EU Member States and their citizens would strongly benefit from a true strategic EU- NATO partnership;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the intensified EU- NATO cooperation that has been in place since the signature of the 2016 Joint Declaration, and underscores that the security of EU Member States and their citizens would strongly benefit from a true strategic EU- NATO partnership;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms its previous commitment to the EU’s ambitions in the field of security and defence, and reiterates the EU’s ambition to be a global actor for peace and security; underlines the fact that NATO remains indispensable for the security and collective defence of its members and the transatlantic community as a whole; reconfirms its support for transatlantic cooperation, partnership and friendship, which over the past 70 years have been key to Europe’s economic, social and political success, and the fundamental basis for its stability and security since the end of the Second World War;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms its previous commitment to the EU’s ambitions in the field of security and defence, and reiterates the EU’s ambition to be a global actor for peace and security; underlines the fact that NATO remains indispensable forthe bedrock of the security and collective defence of its members and the transatlantic community as a whole;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that NATO is a valued partner also to EU Member States which are not members of the alliance; recognises that NATO cooperates with some of the non-NATO EU Members inter alia through its Partnership for Peace (PfP) programme and Partnership Interoperability Initiative (PII); recalls that NATO cooperation with non-NATO EU Member States is an integral part of EU- NATO cooperation, and encourages the fullest possible involvement of the non- NATO EU Member States in the alliance’s initiatives;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that NATO is a valued partner also to EU Member States which are not members of the alliance; recalls that NATO cooperation with non-NATO EU Member States is an integral part of EU- NATO cooperation, and encourages the fullest possible involvement of the non- NATO EU Member States in the alliance’s initiatives as well as fullest possible involvement of non-EU NATO Allies in EU’s security and defence initiatives;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Pays tribute and respect to all the service members of the transatlantic alliance who fell or were wounded in service, as well as to those currently serving;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the transatlantic community is faced with a broad array of unprecedented common challenges, ranging from the fight against terrorism to hybrid threats, climate change, disinformation, cyber attacks, emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs), and a shifting global power balance, as well as the resulting challenge to the international rules-based order; underscores that the transatlantic community can only successfully manage these challenges by further deepening cooperation and taking partnership to a new level; underlines the fact that both the EU and NATO have unique abilities and strengths which the other lacks and therefore complementarity, advanced cooperation as well as new and real synergies with the other are of utmost importance for maintaining transatlantic security;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is confident that the transatlantic community is fully capable not only of adapting to the new challenges but also of tackling them; expresses its gratitude for the excellent work performed by the numerous EU, NATO and national staff who, around the clock and often without recognition, work hard to protect our citizens;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Commends the key suggestions made by the 2030 NATO independent group of experts, in particular their call for stronger EU-NATO cooperation; endorses the proposals of December 2020 by the Commission President and the VP/HR for an EU-US Security and Defence Dialogue; welcomes the intention of the Biden administration to engage with EU and NATO partners; underlines both the key relevance of the US forces stationed in Europe for Europe’s security and its full commitment to their continued presence; underscores that a strong EU-US partnership is a key element of successful EU-NATO cooperation;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to identify additional synergies in order to further EU-NATO cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to cohesive conclusions; underlines the fact that both processes must complement each other, come to compatible conclusions in identifying common regional and global threats, and define necessary next steps to address them; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field; calls for the relationship between both organisations' unequivocal commitment to solidarity and security, as provided for by Article42 (7) of the Treaty on European Union and Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, to be examined in the review of the Strategic Concept and the drafting of the Strategic Compass while fully respecting the autonomous decision-making of both organisations;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CWelcomes the NATO2030 strategic reflection process which paves the way towards a revision of NATO’s Strategic Concept with recommendations and ideas regarding NATO’s overall adaptation process; considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to identify additional synergies in order to further EU-NATO cooperation; calls on all actors involved to use this opportunity to link these processes as closely as possible at both political and technical levels, and to use them as guideposts for future cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to cohesive conclusions; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to identify additional synergies in order to strengthen the transatlantic bond and further EU-NATO cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to the extent possible cohesive conclusions; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define, where relevant, a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that NATO’s Article 5 as well as the EU’s Article 42.7 TEU and Article 222 TFEU are important instruments for guaranteeing solidarity in a crisis to the members of the respective organisations; recalls that Article 5 was invoked after the September 2001 terror attacks in New York and Washington to express solidarity towards the US and Article 42.7 was invoked after the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris to express solidarity towards France.
Amendment 166 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the upcoming NATO Summit is an important opportunity to advance EU-NATO cooperation; underlines that the EU is a partner of NATO and that EU-NATO cooperation is mutually reinforcing and based on the agreed guiding principles of transparency, reciprocity, inclusiveness, the decision- making autonomy of both organisations and the principle of the single set of forces; reiterates that a European military capability to act is essential to contribute to the fulfilment of NATO’s core tasks, as well as to enhance deterrence; highlights both the EU’s unique expertise in civilian crisis management and capacity building, notably by the ‘Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability’ (CPCC), as well as its military crisis management by the ‘Military Planning and Conduct Capability’ (MPCC), and the compounding experience of the 37 military operations deployed in the field since 2003, complemented by the assistance provided to military actors of partner countries via the initiative for ‘Capacity Building in support of Security and Development’ (CBSD) and the instrument of the African Peace Facility which has been integrated in the European Peace Facility;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the upcoming NATO Summit is an important opportunity to reconfirm the transatlantic bond as well as to advance EU-NATO cooperation; underlines that the EU is a partner of NATO and that EU-NATO cooperation is mutually reinforcing and based on the agreed guiding principles of transparency, reciprocity, inclusiveness, the decision- making autonomy of both organisations and the principle of the single set of forces; reiterates that a European military capability to act is essential to contribute to the fulfilment of NATO’s core tasks, as well as to enhance deterrence;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that the transatlantic partnership benefits from predictable foreign policy-making and multilateral engagement; considers the change of the US administration as an opportunity to reaffirm shared values, such as democracy, the rule of law, multilateralism, peace and prosperity, and to enhance international cooperation in tackling common threats, which could include where possible, joint sanctions;
Amendment 188 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the requests by the United States, Canada, and Norway to participate in the PESCO project on military mobility; underlines that this, as well as expected broader participation of non-EU NATO allies in EU Defence initiatives marks an important step towards increased coherence between the commonrespective EU and NATO capability development efforts, and illustrates the revitalisation of the transatlantic partnership;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls the importance of close transatlantic cooperation in the areas of arms control, disarmament and non- proliferation; furthermore, sees potential for further transatlantic cooperation on a range of international issues, such as maritime security, pandemic response and in the areas of outer space and the fight against terrorism, as well as topics such as our relations with Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan, and the field of “Women, Peace and Security” (WPS);
Amendment 201 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls the importance of close transatlantic cooperation in the areas of arms control, disarmament and non- proliferation; furthermore, sees potential for further transatlantic cooperation on a range of international issues, such as maritime security, pandemic response, climate change, resilience and in the areas of outer space and the fight against terrorism;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2257(INI)
12. Recognises the important cooperation between the EU and NATO in the Western Balkans, notably through the EUFOR Althea mission; pays tribute to the EU’s CSDP military operation EUFOR Althea, which has been contributing under the Berlin Plus arrangements with NATO to a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina since it took over from NATO’s Stabilisation Force (SFOR) in 2004; welcomes the cooperation between the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and NATO’s Mission in Kosovo (KFOR);
Amendment 240 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its utmost concern regarding the continuous revisionist policies pursued by Russia under President Putin; underscores the need for both NATO and the EU to remain vigilant and to adequately respond to acts of traditional and hybrid aggression and provocation by Russia, such as, in particular, itsnotably the illegitimate and illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, multiple cyber attacks, persistent disinformation campaigns and provocation, especially in the Baltic area; regrets President Putin’s evident rejection of dialogue, and considers Russia’s continued aggressive actions as a threat to Euro- Atlantic security and stability;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the growing influence and militarys well as military, technological and political rise of China need to be met with a coordinated transatlantic strategy; expresses its concern regarding the policies pursued by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when it comes to, among other things, the suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, the treatment of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, threats towards Taiwan or aggressive policies and actions in the South China Sea; further points to the relevance of the fact that China, as a non-democratic regime, has entered into systemic competition with the transatlantic partnership by undermining the rules-based international order, which has been built over many decades, and in turn is attempting to reshape it according to the CCP’s own values and interests; recalls China’s increased presence on the international stage as well as in Europe through its Belt and Road Initiative, its activities in cyber space, in the Arctic, in Africa, and its investments in our critical infrastructure in Europe, as well as its documented intellectual property theft;
Amendment 290 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that both the EU and NATO should further strengthen their capabilities to prevent, deter and respond to hybrid and cyber attacks; suggests the creation of a joint cyber threat information hub, as well as a joint EU-NATO task force for cyber security in order to define and agree on collective responses to cyber threats;
Amendment 294 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises that hybrid and cyber attacks by hostile state and non-state actors lead to a blurred line between war and peace; calls for the EU to further develop its own toolbox for protecting critical infrastructure against hybrid attacks; welcomes the work undertaken in the framework of the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Consultation Forum on Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector (CF SEDSS) to improve the protection of critical infrastructure within the EU;
Amendment 298 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Welcomes the work of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid COE), the “Computer Emergency Response Team for the EU Institutions, bodies and agencies” (CERT-EU)and NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) and sees this as a good example of EU-NATO cooperation; believes that common response to cyber threats could be further developed through the Hybrid COE , including by joint courses and training; is convinced that more steps are needed, such as efforts to better integrate civilian and military components, to advance common resilience and hence avert future hybrid threats; points furthermore to EU-NATO potential in shaping global cyber norms;
Amendment 301 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Notes the rapidity of technological developments, including digitalisation and the increased potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and calls on EU and NATO Member States to seek closer cooperation so that they maintain the technological edge regarding these megatrends, ensure interoperability of their IT systems and jointly strive to develop common ethical standards for these new technologies and to promote them globally;
Amendment 318 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recognises that space is a critical domain and new technologies are rapidly enabling its use as one of the domains for defence; recognises that this creates both opportunities and challenges for the EU and NATO; acknowledges that NATO’s space operability depends on its Member States’ space-based assets, highlighting the need to enhance cooperation based on existing EU programs such as Galileo and Copernicus; believes that EU-NATO cooperation on space could help promote space safety standards and best practices across the international community;
Amendment 328 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is convinced that the Member States must increase their efforts to improve the EU’s ability to act with a more capable, deployable, interoperable and sustainable set of military capabilities and forces, which would give the EU the capacity to contribute more equitably to transatlantic security, enable it to achieve strategic autonomy, and further pave the way to progressively frame a European Defence Union (EDU) in line with Article 42 of the TEU; stresses that strategic autonomy strengthens transatlantic security, and by no means aims to decouple from or weaken NATO; underlines at the same time that strategic autonomy not only entails defence capability development, based on a strong and independent European Defence Technological Industrial Base (EDTIB), but also the institutional capacity enabling the EU to act, where possible with partners, particularly with NATO, and independently if necessary; believes that these increased European military efforts will allow the EU to take greater responsibility for European security, to protect the Union and its citizens, and to better promote common EU-NATO interests and values, in particular in the European neighbourhood;
Amendment 341 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underscores the need to advance defence capability development in order to adequately respond to commonly identified threats; believes that EU Member States, especially the 21 jointcommon EU-NATO members, need to act coherently and should consider identifying a clear ‘European level of ambition’ in quantitative and qualitative terms regarding capability development in NATO;level of “European ambition” regarding capability development; while recognising the different natures of the two organisations and their respective responsibilities, encourages stronger efforts by members of both organisations to achieve greater synergies and coordination between the EU’s Capability Development Plan (CDP), the EU’s Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and NATO’s Defence Planning Process (NDPP); to ensure coherence of output where requirements overlap, avoid unnecessary duplications and better respond to new threats; highlights the important role of the European Defence Agency (EDA) in producing the EU Capability Development Plan; underscores that any review of the EU’s objectives must also reflect on its Headline Goals and High Impact Capability Goals; underlines that such a review is fundamental in order to reap the full benefits of initiatives such as PESCO; furthermore, is convinced that the EU must improve the nexus between planning, research and development of capabilities;
Amendment 346 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underscores the need to advance defence capability development in order to adequately respond to commonly identified threats; believes that EU Member States, especially the 21 joint EU-NATO members, need to act coherently and should consider identifying a clear ‘European level of ambition’ in quantitative and qualitative terms regarding capability development in NATO; encourages stronger efforts by members of both organisations to achieve greater synergies and coordination between the EU’s Capability Development Plan (CDP), the EU’s Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and NATO’s Defence Planning Process (NDPP);
Amendment 365 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that as a long-term objective, the European allies in NATO, supported where possible by non-NATO European partners, as appropriate, should aim to account for half of the forces and capabilities derived under the NDPP in order to ensure adequate long-term burden- sharing inside the alliance; underlines that the transatlantic partnership can only be successful if all Member States fulfil their commitments and engage in mutual support; underlines NATO’s 2 % goal, set at the 2014 NATO Summit in Wal, which would have the added simultaneous effect of enhancing Europe’s ability to defend itself and would consequently also increase its operational capacities;
Amendment 366 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Firmly believes that, based on the unprecedented level of challenges, the EU’s ambitions in PESCO and capability development must cover the full spectrum of force package; recalls that EU investments in defence are investments in the security of the transatlantic community as a whole, which contribute to a more capable “single set of forces” and will result in fairer burden-sharing between transatlantic NATO partners;
Amendment 368 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Underscores that Europeans, as far as possible, should look at these strategic challenges in a comprehensive and coherent way through the EU’s ‘integrated approach’ which should be continuously improved through better coordination mechanisms and command structures as well as by taking into account new threats and challenges, and should then consider which capabilities they can develop together which would ultimately both serve the EU Member States’ contribution to NATO’s collective defence, while enhancing the interoperability of their capabilities;
Amendment 370 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Expresses the expectation that the completion of the Strategic Compass will deepen EU solidarity and help progress towards a common strategic culture among Member States; welcomes the November 2020 first common threat analysis and calls to move forward towards an agreed common threat assessment; considers that the EU's integrated approach could be updated to take into account the findings of the threat analysis undertaken within the Strategic Compass process;
Amendment 371 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Underlines that the transatlantic partnership can only be successful if all Member States fulfil their commitments and engage in mutual support; underlines NATO’s 2 % goal, set at the September 2014 NATO Summit in Wales; underlines that new threats such as cyber and hybrid are add-ons to the existing security challenges and hence require additional resources; underlines the fact that, as the pandemic has illustrated, security cannot merely be measured in terms of a percentage of GDP spent, and that multiple other elements should also be taken into consideration when judging contribution efforts to enhance the alliance’s common defence; notes that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, EU and NATO members are faced with economic challenges and expresses its concern that this could lead to a reduction in military spending in absolute figures;
Amendment 373 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the importance of a strong, competitive and innovative European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which not only secures and creates European jobs but is also essential for enabling the alliance to meet its capability requirements and hence ensure Europe’s safety; calls for further efforts to ensure a fully functional common defence market; highlights the importance of the EDF and calls for a strategic long- term orientation of its project funding; underscores the importance of cooperation between the EDA and NATO and recognises the value of EU defence industrial cooperation within the Trans- Atlantic Defence Technological and Industrial Cooperation (TADIC) and recalls the long-term ambition of building strong transatlantic cooperation in the defence and industrial sector addressing inter alia issues related to security of supplies, common approach to intellectual property rights, foreign direct investments, and equal access to the defence market;
Amendment 375 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the importance of a strong, competitive and innovative European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which not only secures and creates European jobs but is also essential for enabling the alliance to meet its capability requirements and hence ensure Europe’s safety; calls for further efforts to ensure a fully functional common defence market; highlights the importance of the EDF and calls for a strategic long- term orientation of its project funding; calls for greater synergies between the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base and leading private sector actors developing emerging technologies, like AI, with both civilian and military use;
Amendment 380 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights the importance of joint European projects, such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the Eurodrone, as well as the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), and calls for further ambitious and tangible projects; underscores the relevance of increasing both the participation of non-EU NATO allies in EU defence initiatives, as well as the involvement of non-NATO EU Member States in NATO initiatives, while recalling the principle of decision-making autonomy of both organisations;
Amendment 385 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the conclusion of an administrative arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the US, as well as other non-EU NATO allies as appropriate, to deepen transatlantic defence cooperation;
Amendment 400 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the extension of the New START Treaty; recalls the need to increase cooperation and investment in the key area of air and missile defence which after the expiration of the INF treaty has become a renewed security risk for European countries in particular;
Amendment 404 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the EU and its institutions, building on the foundation laid by the ‘integrated approach’, to develop both a common security and defence culture, as well as a strategic approach, throughout its policy-making, which should apply in particular to decisions in the fields of trade, supply chain management, investment screening, development cooperation, infrastructure, mobility and digital technologies; underlines that in areas such as hybrid and cyber threats, as well as countering disinformation campaigns, EU institutions are well positioned to develop joint responses; welcomes in this regard the December 2020 Security Union Package and believes that this is a good first step which needs to be swiftly pursued by further actions; recalls the importance of a swift agreement of the NIS2 directive proposal;
Amendment 409 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes the fact that significant amounts of EU funds have been allocated for collaborative defence projects, despite not matching initial ambitions; welcomes the indispensable role of the EU when it comes to enhancing military mobility, and demands a significant increase in efforts made to implement this project particularly through PESCO but also by encouraging Member States to stimulate their industrial bases to propose competitive projects eligible for EU co- funding ; calls for increased synergies on the EU side between the various actors involved; emphasises that a whole-of- government approach involving the EU institutions, NATO, and Member States is necessary for military mobility to succeed; Underlines that military mobility is essential for effective defence and deterrence; welcomes the announced requests and interest by non-EU NATO allies to join the PESCO project on military mobility and encourages further participation in this important flagship project; believes that this project demonstrates both the added value of EU- NATO cooperation as well as the proof of how EU instruments and competences can contribute to NATO’s collective defence; recalls that 38 of the 46 current PESCO projects respond to NATO defence planning priorities and welcomes potential third-country participation in such projects, in line with the provisions of the relevant Council Decision;
Amendment 411 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Expresses its firm belief that NATO-EU relations need to be upgraded to a real strategic level in order to reach the partnership’s full potential, building on the unprecedented progress already achieved;
Amendment 419 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates its previous calls for the EU and NATO to organise regular joint exercises, ensuring the involvement of all Member States and allies; Underlines the principle of inclusiveness, and encourages an increased level of joint informal meetings, as well as joint statements and communications by EU and NATO Institutions’ principals; reiterates its previous calls for the EU and NATO to organise regular, and more ambitious, joint exercises, building on the existing practice of Parallel and Coordinated Exercises (PACE), ensuring the involvement of all Member States and allies, which would serve to enhance mutual EU-NATO understanding and further enhance staff-to-staff cooperation; furthermore notes the need and functional advantage of aiming for common exercises, building on the lesson learned from PACE; encourages an enhanced exchange of unclassified and classified information in future exercises as a first step for the exchange of information in real crisis situations;
Amendment 421 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates its previous calls for the EU and NATO to organise regular joint exercises, ensuring the involvement of all Member States and allies, building on the ongoing parallel and coordinated exercises (PACE);
Amendment 427 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the progress made on the 74 common proposals for action; believes, however, that more political support is needed to ensure full implementation; further calls for the identification of flagship projects, for example in field of the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (ETDs), modelled after the success of projects such as military mobility, in order to increase ownership and make the cooperation more tangible and results- orientated;
Amendment 428 #
2020/2257(INI)
27. Welcomes the progress made on the 74 common proposals for action; believes, however, that more political support is needed to ensure full implementation; further calls for the identification ofaking forward flagship projects, such as military mobility and air- to-air refuelling, in order to increase ownership and make the cooperation more tangible and results- orientated;
Amendment 435 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Acknowledges that in view of the institutional limitations, EU-NATO cooperation to a large extent takes place on an informal and technical staff-to-staff level, limiting at times the active involvement of all Member States; considers these limitations a vulnerability for transatlantic, as well as European security, among other reasons due to the potential blockade of access to NATO structures for EU CSDP operations; believes that this situation is unsustainable and therefore strongly urges all stakeholders to work together in good faith to seek a solution which would render cooperation more formal and predictable on all levels, with a view to building a genuine organisation-to-organisation relationship; at the same time welcomes the discussion about future EU Military command capacities, which must be interoperable and compatible with NATO in order to ensure the most effective operational capacity of the single set of forces;
Amendment 437 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Acknowledges that in view of the institutional limitations, EU-NATO cooperation to a large extent takes place on an informal and technical staff-to-staff level, limiting at times the active involvement of all Mrespective member Sstates; believes that this situation is unsustainable and therefore strongly urges all stakeholders to work together in good faith to seek a solution which would render cooperation more formal and predictable on all levels, with a view to building a genuine organisation-to-organisation relationship;
Amendment 440 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls for cooperation and coordination in the Mediterranean between the EU’s EUNAVFOR MED IRINI and NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian; emphasises that both operations contribute to security and stability in the Mediterranean;
Amendment 465 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls the importance of effective and clear communication, both in the EU and externally, and calls for closer cooperation between the respective staff of NATO and the EU on strategic communication, especially with regard to countering disinformation; supports ideas to launch centres of excellence for the study of foreign languages, such as Chinese, which must be independent centres, free from political propaganda and foreign control; encourages discussions on launching a “European China Knowledge Endowment”;
Amendment 467 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls the importance of effective and clear communication, both in the EU and externally, and calls for even closer cooperation between the respective staff of NATO and the EU on strategic communication, especially with regard to countering disinformation;
Amendment 468 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls for actively developing closer ties with like-minded democracies around the world; believes that enhanced security partnerships with countries such as Japan, Australia and India, who together with the US form the so-called Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, as well as South Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan would not only increase our overall security but could help in achieving more effective implementation of global norms and rules, as laid out by multilateral fora such as the United Nations;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
— having regard to the Council Conclusions on the EU’s Cybersecurity Strategy for the Digital Decade of 9 March 2021,
Amendment 38 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas raising the level of cyber security within the EU is a necessary corollary to the success of Europe’s digital ambitions and would create greater resilience;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EEAS to further develop a coherent IT security policy to strengthen cyber defence coordination; urges a cooperation strategy with the EU’s Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT-EU) to protect networks used by all EU institutions and its communication with Member States; calls on the European Parliament to ensure its participation in CERT-EU results to ensured a level of IT security that will allow it to receive all the necessary classified and non-classified information to carry out its responsibilities under the Treaties, including as a result of the current process to replace the 2002 Inter-Institutional Agreement on access to information in the area of security and defence;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) is aone of the key tools that supports of the overall coherence in Member States’ defence planning, and should contribute to promoting investment in defence cyber capabilities;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the European Defence Fund (EDF), will also support strengthening resilience, and improve preparedness, responsiveness and cooperation in the cyber domain;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that in line with the Civilian CSDP Compact, civilian CSDP missions must be cyber resilient and support thirdhost countries where appropriate, including through Monitoring, Mentoring and Advice;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that fragmentation is accompanied by serious concerns over resources and staff at the EU level; urges the VP/HR and/or the Member States to increase financial and personnel resources, in particular experts in cyberforensics; calls for further funding for CERT-EU, INTCEN and the creation of an EU security operations centre;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the Commission’s Action Plan On Synergies between civil, defence and space industries, and recalls the close interdependence of these three sectors in cyber defence; notes that, differently from other military domains, the infrastructure used to “create” cyber space is mainly owned by commercial entities based mostly outside the EU, which leads to industrial and technological dependencies on third parties; strongly believes that the EU needs to increase its technological sovereignty and innovation, and additionally investing in the use of new technologies in security and defence such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that EU-NATO cyber cooperation is crucial, as it enables strong formal attribution and thus the imposition of restrictive sanctions; notes that functioning deterrresilience would be achieved if adversaries were aware of the catalogue of possible countermeasures (based on the severity, scale, and target of the cyber- attacks);
Amendment 234 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for further synchronisation of EU-NATO cooperation, notably on cyber defence interoperability requirements, by looking for possible complementarities, avoiding duplication and acknowledging their respective responsibilities;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that despite the mutual interest in cooperation in the areas of foreign policy and security, which would be based on shared values and would contribute to promoting peace and strengthening the rules-based global order, the parties were not able to take advantage of this possibilityboth sides did unfortunately not agree on an institutionalised format of cooperation;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deeply regrets the publication of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by the UK Government, considering it an unfortunate and unilateral actionilateral action in violation of international law that comes at a time when the EU and the UK should be showing more unity and solidarity than ever.
Amendment 7 #
2020/2136(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 8 #
2020/2136(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that the Withdrawal Agreement included a provision for early agreements on the future EU-UK relationship in the area of CFSP and CSDP;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2136(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Regrets that despite the mutual interest in such an agreement, which would be based on shared values, contributing to promotion of peace and strengthening of the rules-based global order, the parties could not take advantage of this possibility, due to the UK government's unwillingness to negotiate on foreign and security policy cooperation;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2136(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Regrets that this resulted in a missed opportunity for both sides to negotiate a close and stable cooperation in the field of foreign and security policy, which would have been of mutual interest;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas multilateralism is in crisis, resulting in part from changes in the international system such as the emergence of new actors on the global stage, the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions, the growing gap between public opinion and institutions as well as the rise of anti-globalisation sentiments, the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact on the international community have both reinforced and accelerated these changes; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law, responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses, divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power, of relevance and of legitimacy;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security, climate change, global public health, increasing protectionism and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the joint communication by the Commission and the VP/HR to Parliament and the Council on strengthening the EU’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes very directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the EU’s foreign policy from its important, but more general commitment to effective multilateralism as defined in the 2003 European security strategy to the realisation of the need to combine the value and objective of effective multilateralism with principled pragmatism and the need to promote and preserve the EU’s interests and values, as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the EU’s foreign and security policy; concurs with the Commission and the VP/HR on the need for the EU to be more assertive in pursuing its interests and in advancing the universal values in which it believes and, therefore, concurs on the need for the EU to defend and strengthen the values and rules-based order and multilateralism as a means to ensuring a level playing field for the international community, providing a platform for inclusive policy dialogue, cooperation and convergence and achieving policy responses supported by the international community at large and which can truly deliver; points to the EU’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the EU should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the EU should identify the UN bodies and other multilateral organisations that are key to promoting policy dialogue, convergence and policy solutions to global challenges and standard setting and should define clear objectives and clear priorities for dialogue with and support, including budgetary support, to such bodies and organisations; recalls, in this regard, that the EU and its Member States are already the leading donors to the UN and many of its agencies and programmes, but that this commitment to and support for the UN does not always translate into a stronger presence by the EU and its Member States in key UN agency positions; calls on the EU and its Member States to further improve their coordination when it comes to establishing joint support for candidacies for leadership positions in multilateral fora; points to the positive potential of also enhancing this coordination with like- minded partners in other world regions and looking at the importance of the principle of the equitable geographical distribution of leadership positions; emphasizes in this regard the key role that the OSCE is playing as pillar of European security and calls for further strengthening the comprehensive security approach of the organisation;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Praises the ability of the EU and its Member States to work in a coherent and synergic fashion and to present unified positions in the UN system, with particular regard to the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council and UN Human Rights Council; praises, in this regard, the valuable coordination efforts by the EU delegations to the UN in New York and Geneva; believes that this unified, synergic approach should be replicated for every UN body, agency or other international organisation, so that the EU can act and deliver as one across the board in multilateral fora; laments that the Security Council is not as reactive to crises like the ones in Syria, Ethiopia and Sudan as it has been to other crises in the past and that this has had a negative impact on preventing, managing and resolving these crises; points to the fact that in 2022, only two EU Member States will be on the Security Council; considers that the EU should promote reflecting on the terms of a reform of the Security Council that can restore its ability to address crises in a timely and effective manner, thoroughly limit the right to veto and change the composition of the Security Council to reflect today’s world better; reiterates its view, in this regard, that the EU and its Member States should find a broad consensus on reforming the Security Council, inter alia, through the provision of a permanent seat for the EU, in addition to the already existing seats held by EU Member States; encourages EU Member States not to compete against each other when it comes to securing a seat on the Security Council;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the new Global Europe financial instrument and the ‘Team Europe’ approach to geographic and thematic assistance and programming provide a unique opportunity to define a common inter-institutional agenda that duly reflects and values the contributions of the EU Member States and reinforces the leveraging ability of the EU and its Member States; warns that the quest by some illiberal countries to attain and consolidate leverage through financing international organisations raises the issue of financial antagonism in multilateral fora and prompts the need for a reflection at EU level on how to secure the independence and effectiveness of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora through adequate and sustainable EU funding; recalls that EU humanitarian aid and development assistance to third countries is very often channelled through the UN system; supports this partnership between the EU and the UN, but calls on the EU to ensure that the UN gives more visibility to the EU’s specific role and contributions; underlines, in this regard, the importance of carrying out, at EU level, an in-depth evaluation of both existing and envisaged EU-UN partnerships to assess whether there is adequate visibility for the EU’s contribution and whether the leadership roles conferred on the EU and its Member States are commensurate with the EU’s strong commitment and dedication to the UN system; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to carry out this review and to confer with Parliament on their findings and on the way forward to ensure that adequate value is given to the EU’s contributions to the UN system; stresses the need for EU Member States to intensify coordination on the level of UN Funds and Programmes, identifying key objectives and a joint approach for the orientation of Executive Boards; emphasizes the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in financing and spending of multilateral organisations;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of continuing to reach out to allies and like- minded partners in international organisations and multilateral fora to consolidate a coalition of like-minded countries committed to common values and objectives and to policy dialogue and effective cooperation globally; points, in this regard, to the particular relevance, not only of traditional transatlantic partners such as the US and Canada, as well as the UK, but also toand other like-minded European countries but also to like-minded countries in Latin America; recalls that the EU, the UK, its other European allies, the US, Canada and the like-minded countries of Latin America can create, in partnership together, a broader transatlantic area of common values and standards and a commitment to advancing global responses to global challenges; underlines, in this regard, that this broad transatlantic coalition could expand dialogue and cooperation to like-minded African countries and support the latter in their quest for political and economic stability; notes that cooperation between the EU and its northern and southern Atlantic partners would empower the political voices that want to build a future for Africa premised on democracy, inclusion and prosperity, while being mindful of the need to protect the African continent from the ravages and security threats stemming from climate change; supports, in this regard, efforts by the VP/HR, the Council and the Commission to further strengthen the EU’s partnership with the African Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States; points to the importance of furthering a convergence of positions at the UN and other multilateral fora between the EU and both accession and partner countries; calls on the EU to expand its ability to assist partner and like-minded countries, including through capacity building, knowledge-sharing, training and twinning, so that they can engage more effectively in the multilateral system; reiterates the importance of reinforcing the existing multilateral fora with like-minded partners, especially the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States summits;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Supports the EU’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights, its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law, its active support to and use of UN human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues, its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the VP/HR and the Commission in their quest to ensure that the UN Human Rights Council acts more efficiently, addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively, credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the UN human rights system, including through increased public scrutiny of Human Rights Council membership, responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the UN General Assembly with candidates to the Human Rights Council, as proposed by the VP/HR and the Commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 October 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; welcomes the EU’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee and the UN Security Council, as well as the cooperation between the EU and the UN on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues; calls for creating more synergies between recommendations by the UPR mechanism and Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) undertaken in the framework of the SDGs, and to link those to the programming of dedicated HR projects by the EU; encourages the EU and its member states to intensify their efforts against authoritarian countries' attempts to introduce a counter-narrative in order to change the understanding of human rights by emphasizing collective rights over individual rights; calls on the EU to support the work of NGOs and human rights defenders at Human Rights Council who are being increasingly pressured and threatened by authoritarian states; calls on the EU and its Member States to denounce the continuing attempts to use the Human Rights Council and other multilateral fora to adopt one-sided resolutions targeting Israel;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that for rules-based, effective, results-oriented and networked multilateralism to flourish, it is important to involve democratically elected parliaments to ensure broader access to a wide-range of stakeholders and expand dialogue and cooperation to non-state entities such as regional governments, municipalities and the economic sector; recalls that democratically elected parliaments can give visibility to and empower the voices supporting multilateralism as an avenue for effective policy responses for the benefit of all mankind and can further secure the necessary link between the international organisations and multilateral fora making decisions and the citizens; points to the synergic role that the European Parliament can play in its regular political and policy outreach to the parliaments of the EU Member States and third countries, as this outreach can reinforce and further expand the coalition and the ability of like-minded countries in international organisations and multilateral fora to make positive impacts; considers that Parliament should reflect on the possibility of creating a delegation devoted to the UN, with particular regard to the UN General Assembly and other parliamentary dimensions of international organisations and multilateral fora to reinforce the parliamentary link and dialogue with the UN system and other relevant multilateral fora and ensure democratic dialogue and strategic considerations at the EU inter-institutional level; believes that Parliament’s offices in cities with UN bodies or international organisations that are relevant for the external action of the EU should reach out to and cover the activities of these bodies and organisations to establish a closer link with the efforts, commitments and visions related to multilateralism at EU and European Parliament level; takes the view that Parliament should carry out a reflection on how to maximise the synergies between inter-parliamentary delegations, committees and Parliament’s services devoted to election observation and democracy support to further reinforce the external action of the EU through the activities of these parliamentary bodies; emphasises the importance of the work of the Interparliamentary Union (IPU);
Amendment 246 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance, especially in regards to taxation; celebrates the direction set up by the G20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in regulating and facilitating world trade; emphasises the urgent need for a reform of the WTO in order to ensure a level playing field for all its members and to better address market-distorting practices;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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 #
2020/2112(INI)
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;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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 #
2020/2111(INI)
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;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the statement of the President of the European Parliament of 13 August and the leaders of the five political groups of 17 August on the situation in Belarus following the presidential election of 9 August,
Amendment 28 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas despite the fundamental restrictions on basic freedoms and human rights that remain in Belarus, the EU policy of critical engagement with Belarus has produced some results in the form of signed agreements and increased cooperation in areas such as environment and connectivity, cross-border cooperation and border management; whereas future relations between the EU and Belarus will be defined in the Partnership Priorities to be agreed by both sides;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the OSCE ODIHR International Election Observation Mission noted an overall disregard for the fundamental freedoms of assembly, association and expression during the 2019 parliamentary elections, which took place after a limited amount ofspace for election campaigning, and within a restrictive environment and repressions that did not provide for a meaningful or competitive political contest overall;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas, despite the 2016 EU Council's decision to lift restrictive measures against 170 individuals and three companies in light of steps taken by Belarus to improve EU-Belarus relations, no progress has been achieved in areas of democratic governance and human rights, with increasing administrative, financial and physical repressions against the democratic opposition, civil society organisations, journalists and bloggers, and even ordinary people;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 54 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the 2020 presidential elections have thus farnot only followed the same pattern as the parliamentary elections, but demonstrated even more regime- orchestrated repressions than in previous years;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the 2020 presidential elections have thus far followed the sama worse pattern as the parliamentary elections;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Belarusian authorities denied that COVID-19 had spread in the country, thereby wasting precious time that could have been used to prepare and protect the country’s population and in particular its medical staff, did not cancel mass events, and instead engaged in the intimidation of journalists and bloggers, the democratic opposition, civil society organisations and ordinary people who dared to contradict the official government narrative;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU stood in solidarity with the people of Belarus from the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing financial and material support through bilateral and regional programmes;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas press freedom in Belarus has significantly deteriorated since 2015, the few independent journalists or, media outlets and bloggers that are able to operate in the country are subject to systematic harassment and punitive measures, such as arrests or initiation of criminal investigations, and the number of prosecutions for statements on the internet has increased;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas there has been notable increase in engagement with the Belarusian civil society, including through EU-supported activities and intensifying people-to-people contact;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has displayed the resilience, strong resolve and unprecedented self- organisation of the Belarusian society, particularly in light of the authorities' lethargic response, and even denials of the pandemic and its impact;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Belarus has been subject to unprecedented pressure from Russia to deepen their integration in the context of the Union State, to the detriment of the sovereignty of Belarus, resulting inter alia in an ongoing standoff over oil and gas imports from Russia;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas from a security point of view, Belarus is closely linked to and dependent on Russia and is engaging in actions posing a threat to the EU Member States such as the non-transparent Zapad 2017 joint military exercises;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Amendment 123 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Amendment 126 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas the Belarusian authorities did not comply with minimum international standards for a credible, transparent, free and fair presidential election process;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Ge. whereas peaceful protests expressing a desire for democratic change and freedom started already on the night of Sunday 9 August in Minsk and many other cities around the country, the scale of protests is unprecedented in the history of Belarus going into the hundreds of thousands;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G f (new)
Recital G f (new)
Gf. whereas the authorities responded to peaceful protests with disproportionate brute force, heavy use of tear gas, batons, flash grenades and water cannons, several thousand protestors were detained, there have been reports of torture, rape, missing persons, several people have been found dead so far;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G g (new)
Recital G g (new)
Gg. whereas Lukashenko and his regime have approved these criminal actions and pogroms by OMON of innocent people and whereas more than 7000 Belarusians were detained, more than 400 hospitalised, 5 confirmed dead and dozens still missing, while further arrests and harassment of activists, including journalists, are still taking place all over Belarus;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G i (new)
Recital G i (new)
Amendment 164 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support the sovereignty of Belarus, including against pressure from the Russian Federation for deeper integration, and remind Belarus that the European Union is open to further development of relations with the country both bilaterally and within the Eastern Partnership framework if Belarus meets conditions linked to democracy, the rule of law, international law, human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 223 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) pay close attention to the presidential election campaign and insist that a lack of progress in conducting elections according to international standards and furthercondemn the lack of free and fair presidential election, including the repressions and crackdowns, against the oppositionnd insist that these developments will have direct adverse effeimpacts on relations with the EUthe EU-Belarus relations;
Amendment 225 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) pay close attention to the fallout of the presidential election campaign and insist that a lack of progress innot conducting new elections in according toance with international standards and further crackdowns against the opposition will have direct adverse effects on relations with the EU;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) insist thaton the transparency and inclusiveness of the upcoming constitutional reform i, through a national dialogue, as a crucial opportunity to introduce genuine changes, including basic civil rights and freedoms, which would address the weaknesses of the current political system, ensure transparent and pluralistic electoral process, and enable the Belarusian people to participate more actively in the political life and processes;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) call on the authorities to remove the arbitrary barriers under which no new political party has been registered in Belarus since 2000 and enable the registration of political parties, religious and civic and public organisations, and to stop the restrictions applied to established organisations;
Amendment 258 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Amendment 262 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Post-election situation in Belarus
Amendment 263 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) strongly support the decision to not recognise the election results as announced by the Belarusian Central Electoral Committee, not to recognise Alexander Lukashenko as president of the country once his current term of office expires; note that the current presidential term in Belarus ends at the latest on 5 November 2020 and after that date a position of the President of Belarus will be vacant. According to the article 81 of the Constitution of Belarus in this case new election of President has to be held not earlier than 30 days and not later than 70 days;
Amendment 271 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Amendment 273 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g e (new)
(ge) welcome the efforts of the Belarusian People's Coordination Council for a peaceful and democratic transition of power as a result of an inclusive national dialogue;
Amendment 274 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g f (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g f (new)
(gf) urge to prepare a comprehensive review of its policy towards Belarus, taking into account different scenarios of developments in the country, that also include a substantially increased financial and technical commitment from the EU;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g g (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g g (new)
(gg) urge the EU to organise a donors conference for democratic Belarus, which would bring together international financial institutions, G-7 countries, EU member states and institutions, and others willing to pledge a multi-billion euro financial package to support the future reform efforts and restructuring of the economy;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g h (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g h (new)
(gh) call on the Russian Federation to refrain from any interference, covert or overt, in the peaceful democratic revolution in Belarus;
Amendment 277 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g i (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g i (new)
(gi) as long as the political situation in Belarus does not change reconsider any ongoing disbursements of the EU financial assistance and adjust it accordingly, so that it reaches the end- recipients and circumvents the authorities;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g j (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g j (new)
(gj) encourage Member States to facilitate and accelerate the procedure for obtaining visas for those who flee Belarus for political reasons;
Amendment 279 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g k (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g k (new)
(gk) call for a full EU/international investigation of crimes against the people of Belarus committed by law enforcement authorities of Lukashenko regime against peaceful protesters demanding transparent, free and fair Presidential elections, stopping current repressions and immediate release of all political prisoners in Belarus;
Amendment 280 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g l (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g l (new)
(gl) call to establish in the European Parliament an inquiry committee (or another proper body of the European Parliament) on the investigation of crimes committed in Belarus, which would periodically report on its findings to the plenary sessions of the European Parliament;
Amendment 293 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) condemn the ongoing intimidation and persecution of opposition figures, including presidential hopefulcandidates, peaceful protesters, civil society activists and independent journalists and bloggers;
Amendment 294 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) condemn the ongoing intimidation and persecution of opposition figures, including presidential hopefuls, civil society activists and independent journalists and bloggers;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) insist on the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including members of the democratic opposition, human rights defenders, activists, journalists, bloggers and others convicted in retaliation for exercising their civil and political rights;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) insist on the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defenders, activists, journalists, bloggers, and others convicted in retaliation for exercising their civil and political rights;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) demand for the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained after participating in the democratic revolution protests following the falsified presidential election of 9 August; demand the authorities to provide all information on people who went missing in relation to their participation in the protests after 9 August;
Amendment 316 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
(kb) demand that all legal actions undertaken by the authorities against members of the Belarusian People's Coordination Council are dropped and all of them who are detained and arrested are freed;
Amendment 324 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) support independent media outlets and, journalists and bloggers, including those who work on a freelance basis with unregistered foreign media;
Amendment 326 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) ensure that the new targeted sanctions apply to groups, individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in Belarus, as well as against those individuals, entities and enterprises, through which such actions are financed and enabled; at the same time, impose visa bans against regime representatives, sanctioned individuals and their family members;
Amendment 331 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) demand that any spread of disinformation in Belarus concerning the EU and its Member States is vigilantly countered as well as any hybrid threats undertaken by third actors;
Amendment 350 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) welcome and encourage the energy diversification of Belarus, reducing its dependence on Russia through imports of oil and gas from new suppliers, including via the territory of the EU; and through the development of alternative energy sources;
Amendment 358 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Amendment 386 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
(rb) strengthen democracy support programmes and strategic communication, and support greater outreach to local communities beyond the traditional 'pro-European' cohorts;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the three-fold level of ambition under the EU Global Strategy in the field of security and defence covers securing external bordthe protection of Europe and its citizens, crisis management and capacity building of partners, countering hybrid threats and fighting against terrorism; whereas no Member State can protect itself alone, since security and defence threats faced by the EU, and which are targeted against its citizens and territory, are a joint threat and cannot be addressed by one single Member State on its own; whereas an effective EU system for addressing burden-sharing would be advantageous for the EU’s overall level of security and defence;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the consequences of the EU not having enough competence when it comes to health care; whereas, by the same analogy, it would make sense to establish an EU common defence strategy in order to be able to respond to an attack on the EU’s borders and territories; whereas PESCO constitutes an important step towards achieving the objective of a common defence;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas PESCO creates a binding framework between the pMS, which committed themselves to jointly investing, planning, developing and operating defence capabilities within Union framework in a permanent and structured manner by subscribing to 20 binding commitments in five areas set by the TEU; whereas these commitments should constitute a move from mere defence cooperation towards the integrationenhancement of Member States’ defence forces; whereas despite these binding commitments, no effective compliance mechanism for PESCO is in place;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas work on the first three waves of PESCO projects has led to the pMS proposing 47 projects; whereas the current list of projects lacks coherence, strategic ambition and does not adequately fully address prioritycritical shortfalls as identified by the pMSHeadline Goal Process; whereas one of these projects has been stopped in order to avoid unnecessary duplication; whereas other projects did not make sufficient progress or are at risk of being stopped, and around 30 projects are still in the ideation and preparatory phase;
Amendment 212 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) encourage the pMS through focused proposals and adequate communication to switch from a strictly national focus on defence to a European one and to undertake structured efforts to increase the use of European collaborative approach as a priority, as no individual pMS alone has the potential to address identified capacity shortfalls;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Europe and Africa are in close geographical proximity, have strong historical and cultural ties and are being brought ever closer by a shifting geopolitical order, by the increase in trade and shared challenges, which call for a continental-Afr such as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which call for a reinvigorated politicanl approachlliance and a results-oriented useallocation of EU resources;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication “Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa” of 9 March and sees it as a step towards a truly geopolitical partnership; recalls that together the EU and Africa face a lot of challenges, ranging from climate change and energy issues, reforming multilateral institutions and global trade, advancing human and civil rights through the advancement of democracy, lifting communities out of poverty, providing decent living conditions through the provisions of economic opportunities and meaningful employment opportunities, advancing public health and access to health care, to the combat against armed groups, terrorism, as well as human trafficking in order to ensure stability and peace, and that only by acting together will we reach our common objectives; Emphasises that the EU’s relations with Africa are of utmost importance for the future of both our continents, touching upon all fields especially political, economic, societal, cultural, scientific, and academia, and must go beyond the traditional development and humanitarian cooperation in order to truly lift our partnership to the first rang of our relationships; strongly welcomes the five partnerships proposed by the Commission’s Communication and emphasis that these partnerships will become even more important and relevant in the context of the Covid-19pandemic; however points to the need to clearly define how the new strategy is supposed to be implemented and indicate which EU actor is in charge of doing what;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the process of development on the African continent is of key importance for the prosperity, stability and security of both the EU and Africa;a new partnership between Europe and Africa should be based on a clear understanding of their respective and mutual interests and responsibilities, reflecting the comprehensiveness and maturity of their relations
Amendment 26 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is of the firm opinion that our partnership must be based on clear positions and priorities identified by our African partners and in this light believes that the upcoming 6th AU-EU Summit this fall provides a timely opportunity to listen to the African partners, to exchange on reciprocal demands and proposals and to define common objectives in order to enshrine them in the upcoming new EU Africa Strategy;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls upon the EU institutions and the Member States to be a more coherent and unified actor in dealing with the African continent and to hence advance internal coordination in order to better define a common way ahead; along this line highlights the need to develop a coherent and all-encompassing strategy towards Africa, sometimes termed “Marshall Plan”, which must build on existing African and European efforts and is centred on creating economic opportunities and jobs, which is of key importance when recalling the demographic trends on the African continent; in this context points to the positive impact of “The External Investment Plan”, launched by then EC president Juncker in2017, and expresses its strong support to the “Africa-Europe Alliance for sustainable investments and jobs” which was launched as a result;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that while Africa is still undergoing themajor processes of integration at regional, continental and international level and that as yet 54 African countries remain divided and diversified in areas of key strategic importance to the EU, such as meeting internationally recognised standards and practices in trade, human rights, and sustainable development and positioning in international organisations;; Europe and Africa have a shared interest to cooperate on multilateralism and common agendas that can be addressed effectively only together
Amendment 63 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Strongly welcomes the signals sent by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to make relations with Africa a centre piece of her mandate, underlined by her decision to make her first mission outside the EU to the Headquarter of the African Union in Addis Ababa on 7 December 2019, as well as the recent 10th AU-EU College-to-College meeting at the AU Headquarters on 27 February 2020, strongly welcomes the “whole of Commission” approach which involves the entirety of the Commission; reiterates that such personal encounters on the top- level are of utmost importance since next to fostering personal bounds, they also raise the public awareness of our partnership in our respective national medias; Calls therefore for a further intensification of these high-level meetings and exchanges, including business and civil society forums and meetings;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 9 March 2020 entitled ‘Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa’ (JOIN(2020)0004); in line with the priorities identified in the joint communication calls for strong and constaherent EU engagement in the security, stability and development of Africa;promoting the green transition and energy access, digital transformation, sustainable growth and jobs, peace and governance, and a balanced and comprehensive approach to migration and mobility
Amendment 90 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that for a strong partnership we not only need a strong EU but also a strong African Union, therefore underlines the need to further strengthen the process of integration on the African continent as well as the institutionalization of the African Union, including the Pan-African Parliament, through the sharing of best practices as well as technical and financial assistance;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the EU is among the first to bear the costs of all destructive policies employed againstto the detriment of African nations, while other players, especially China and Russia, are focused only on their own benefits are advancing their geopolitical interests often at the expense of African sovereignty and European security;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the detrimental impacts of the Covid-19 crisis, both in terms of health, but also in economic terms, and therefore reiterates its call to provide to those African States which ask for it an increased support in the health sector; strongly supports the strong EU response to the Crisis on an external dimension through the “Team Europe” approach and sees it as a true sign of global solidarity and European values, and strongly welcomes the announcement by the G20 to suspend all debt payments for the world's poorest countries until the end of 2020;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Shares the opinion that the matter of the security of Africa should be transferred into the hands of Africans and that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of this ultimate goalAfrican states, supported by regional and international organizations, are the foremost guarantors of their own security and that the EU should assist its African partners in the further development of an African peace and security architecture to achieve long-term peace and stability.
Amendment 154 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines its belief that Africa, as a resource rich continent, with dynamic and developing economies that show high levels of growth, a growing middle class and a young and creative population, is a continent of opportunities which has demonstrated on numerous occasion that economic progress and development is possible; points to the cases of among others Botswana, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania in this regard; (points to technological innovations which originated in Africa, like the M-Pesa mobile payment system which is now used around the world, underlines in this regard the positive impact of social media on the democratic movements on the continent;)
Amendment 163 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the intention by the Commission to make the “Africa-Europe Alliance” the central pillar of the economic relations between the two continents, and reiterates, that sustainable long-term economic development, and the subsequent creation of decent and well- paid jobs, in particular for the youth, is the prerequisite for the development and flourishment of an African middle-class and hence ultimately the attainment of political stability, democracy as well as increased civil and human rights; points in this light to the need of structural economic reforms and the importance of advancing domestic production and manufacturing capacities, which would help to reduce the dependency on foreign imports; recalls the need for the EU to enhance support to SMEs and points to the opportunities of the EU’s Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) to promote business-to-business cooperation and joint ventures with African companies, which would furthermore not only increase the visibility of business opportunities but also foster the much- needed access to finance and access to technology through a transfer of know- how; Furthermore underlines the need to improve investments protection scheme to facilitate and encourage further investments;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Strongly welcomes the entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and underlines the enormous economic and political potential it has for the future of African and global trade; expresses concern in this regard about the delay of the originally foreseen 1 July 2020implementation date of the AfCFTA due to the COVID-19 crisis, encourages the European Commission and Member States to extend their maximum assistance by sharing best practices of experience made in the EU in order to contribute to a successful implementation of the AfCFTA as soon as the health situation permits; also points to the need to significantly invest in the transport infrastructure to facilitate intra-African trade;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Highlights that while a number of countries in Africa continue to struggle with corruption, lack of good governance as well as social and political freedoms, many countries have started the transition towards reforms and democracy; applauds in this light in particular the people of Sudan for their courage and bravery; recalls that transition countries are particularly vulnerable and should be able to count on the EU when they ask for support; calls thus for well-coordinated support and assistance to those countries in order to maintain and support the aspirations for positive change as expressed by their peoples; suggests that the HR/VP establish special ad-hoc contact groups to streamline and facilitate the EU wide support to individual transition countries;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Expresses its concern that Botswana, Ghana, Uganda, and Zimbabwe are included in the updated EU Blacklist of countries which have strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering/combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes, and calls on these countries to immediately take the necessary steps to comply with the required legislation and implementation of it (Delegated act C(2020) 2801); welcomes that Ethiopia and Tunisia, after pursuing a number of reforms, were taken off the blacklist;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7f. Welcomes the G20 “Compact with Africa” (CwA) initiative, launched in 2017 in order to promote private investment in Africa, including in infrastructure and sees it as a good platform to advance comprehensive, coordinated, and country-specific reform agendas; welcomes that so far twelve African countries have joined the initiative: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7g. Underlines that the EU at its core, in its political and economic relations with third countries, is motivated by the advance of fundamental rights, and the support to democratic institutions and democratic accountability, and whereas third actors like for example China pursue in our eyes other objectives which at times pose a concern to us; stresses that our objective is to strengthen resilience and independence of our African partners;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 h (new)
Paragraph 7 h (new)
7h. Underlines the important role of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) which provides the African Union and regional level organisations with the needed tools to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts; Strongly welcomes the EU’s recent commitment of 40.5 million Euro to support the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) over the next four years and sees it as imperative to further strengthen the capacity and coordination of APSA components to adapt to emerging security challenges in Africa, while striving for increased AU ownership of its peace and security operations; welcomes in this context the work of Donald Kaberuka, the AU’s special envoy for the Peace Fund and reiterates the EU’s readiness to support the AU’s efforts in this important field;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 i (new)
Paragraph 7 i (new)
7i. Highlights the fact that the objective of the EU support on the security sector is to encourage African ownership of security and defence matters and considers that the African Union and African States are key actors with which the EU is meaningfully engaged in order to jointly achieve sustainable development and human security; strongly welcomes in this regard the plans of the African Union to send 3,000 soldiers in support of the G5 Sahel and sees it as a sign that that the AU and EU are indeed pursuing similar security objectives, built on shared objectives and shared responsibilities; welcomes in this regard the comments made by HR/VP Borrell to the UN Security Council on28 May 2020 when he spoke of “finding African solution to African problems”;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 j (new)
Paragraph 7 j (new)
7j. Strongly underlines the important role of functioning state institutions, authorities and infrastructure, and believes that their absence can be a significant obstacle to development, peace, and progress; Underlines that security, stability and hence ultimately also prosperity and sustainable development will only be achieved in the concerned regions, if an all-encompassing strategy is pursued, recalls in this light that security sector reform, justice reform, good governance, democratic accountability, and the protection of civilians are a prerequisite for winning the trust of populations in their governments and security forces; further underlines the civil-military nexus and the need to better streamline both components of the CSDP missions;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 k (new)
Paragraph 7 k (new)
7k. Points to the severe negative long- term implications of terrorism and organised crime, especially in fragile States and countries which are in transition towards democracy; underlines therefore its commitment to further intensify its efforts to combat terrorism and organised crime, including through an deepening of security and political relations with African countries, for example through the increased exchange of personnel, such as in the fields of intelligence cooperation and technical as well as military assistance, through among others the soon to be established European Peace Facility (EPF);
Amendment 187 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 l (new)
Paragraph 7 l (new)
7l. Underlines the important role that the Sahel plays from a strategic and security point of view, in this light strongly welcomes the foundation of the “G5 Sahel” in 2014 as well as theG5 Joint Force (G5 Force Conjointe) which was created in 2017 to combat the security threats in the region; reiterates its support to the G5 Sahel and its Joint Force and reconfirms its readiness to provide financial and military assistance to it, among others through the soon to be established European Peace Facility;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 m (new)
Paragraph 7 m (new)
7m. Highlights the fact that the mandates of the CSDP mission are comprehensive and aim among others to foster security sector reform, advance justice reform, strengthen military and police training as well as to advance oversight; Underlines the urgent need to improve the communication policy of CDSP missions as well as the EU’s overall strategic planning in order to increase the visibility of the EU’s actions and its aim to safeguard the security and wellbeing of African people;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 n (new)
Paragraph 7 n (new)
7n. Recalls the threat that transnational organised crime, civil unrest and domestic crime pose to in particular fragile and post-conflict States, which struggle to provide the necessary security to their citizens; in this light underlines the importance of a well- trained national and regional police force, which however often lack both proper training and equipment, as well as most crucially do not always have the proper connection and trust of the local population; underlines hence the importance of strengthening and building professional police structures, and hence calls for intensified conceptual, logistical and administrative support, among others to the African Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) in Algiers, which was launched in 2014, and believes that cooperation in this field will also help advance the capability of peacekeeping missions as well as foster the police component of the APSA;
Amendment 193 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 o (new)
Paragraph 7 o (new)
7o. Underlines the dangers of proliferation of illicit small arms and recalls that these undocumented and mostly illegally held arms do not only threaten the safety and security of communities but are also used by dangerous transnational criminal networks engaged in various forms of trafficking, including of weapons, humans and illegal drugs;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 p (new)
Paragraph 7 p (new)
7p. Recalls that Africa is host to the highest number of Peace support operations (PSOs) in the world and the biggest contributor of troops and police; Points to the need to adapt(PSOs) across Africa to the new reality of COVID-19 in order to both adequately protect citizens as well as the staff of the PSOs; points to the need to ensure adequate financing for the missions given the fear of an imminent economic crisis and a reduction in available funding;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 q (new)
Paragraph 7 q (new)
7q. Recalls the important role that the African Union and African States play in multilateral organisations, such as in particular the United Nations, where African States account for 28% of the membership, and underlines hence the importance of further deepening our political relations in order to reform the multilateral decision-making bodies to make them more just and representative, which is crucial in order to find solutions to our common global challenges;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 r (new)
Paragraph 7 r (new)
7r. Reconfirms its support to the UN peacekeeping missions on the African continent and calls on key players, in particular the United States of America, Russia, China, as well as the United Kingdom, to join EU efforts to mediate and advance cooperation and sustainable peace throughout the African continent; reiterates in this regards the EU’s willingness to increase its support to UN missions and to advance coordination between the different UN and EU missions
Amendment 201 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 s (new)
Paragraph 7 s (new)
7s. Points to the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and in this light recalls the many parliamentary meetings and missions the EP has conducted, notably the regular meetings between the European Parliament and the Pan- African Parliament; in this light, calls for a strengthening of the parliamentary dimension in the EU-AU relations, and calls for annual missions of key EP committees to meet and exchange on a regular basis with their African counterparts;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 t (new)
Paragraph 7 t (new)
7t. Recalls the important work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in fighting against impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes and therefore calls upon all African States who have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Rome Statue;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 u (new)
Paragraph 7 u (new)
7u. Recalls the importance of coordinating our Africa policy with other like-minded countries, such as the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom as well as Japan,
Amendment 207 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 v (new)
Paragraph 7 v (new)
7v. Underlines, that EU-Africa cooperation must have a proper civil society element and hence cannot be a top-down approach, calls in this field for more efforts to advance people-to-people relations, especially among the youth, points in this context to the positive important long-term impact of Erasmus+;
Amendment 209 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 w (new)
Paragraph 7 w (new)
7w. Emphasises the important role of a free and vibrant media and press sector and recalls that it is crucial in order to ensure a well-informed public which can define its own priorities and furthermore increases the resilience against fake news; encourages continued African efforts in the field of media freedom and support for journalists and underlines the important role of a free press when it comes to the fight against corruption and the supervision and accountability of public authorities;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 x (new)
Paragraph 7 x (new)
7x. Encourage the EEAS to increase its presence with Delegations throughout the continent, particularly at key AU Member States, in order to further advance our bilateral and regional relationships and ensure a proper exchange with relevant stakeholders; underlines that such close ties are the basis to ensure appropriate and well- structured global partnerships, as well as tailor-made responses; Calls upon the EEAS to significantly improve its media and communication strategy in order to not only foster awareness of the EU’s efforts in the respective regions, but also to increase awareness and support among EU citizens for an intensified EU-Africa cooperation;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 y (new)
Paragraph 7 y (new)
7y. Underlines the crucial role of democracy and the role of free and fair elections, in this regard points to the numerous Election Observation Missions (EOM) by the EU, which are strongly supported by the European Parliament;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 z (new)
Paragraph 7 z (new)
7z. Underlines the crucial role of water diplomacy given that as a result of climate change water risks becoming a more and more scarce resource, calls in this context on Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to reach a peaceful and mutually beneficial solution regarding the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), welcomes the US and World Bank mediation in this case and calls upon the AU and EU to do all it can to facilitate a constructive solution;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Recalls that climate change is real and happening faster than we thought, with devastating impacts on the African continent leading to stronger draughts and increased water scarcity; underlines the need of a more effective Climate Diplomacy in order to promote the links between domestic, foreign and international climate policy;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Encourages increased efforts to overcome the paradox that Africa, despite being abundantly rich in sustainable energy sources, is still largely relying on traditional energy sources, which contribute to climate change and furthermore are not inclusive since a large part of African households continue to suffer under energy poverty; encourages hence African countries to unlock their energy sectors’ huge potential for growth and jobs, and call upon private investors to engage in innovative projects; Recalls that promoting gender equality is one of the most effective ways to drive inclusive growth, reduce poverty and advance peace; Encourages further support to African women’s economic empowerment through education, skills transfer, access to finance and the set-up of businesses, and access to land;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Expresses deep concern that the rights of LGBTIQ persons in Africa are largely not protected throughout the continent; salutes South Africa for its progressive domestic legislation;
Amendment 223 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Recalls, that contrary to a common belief intra-regional migration continues to outpace extra-regional migration on the African continent, points to the fact that while economic and employment opportunities are the key driver of intra- African migration, migration also originates from security risks, regional conflicts, and environmental changes; encourages continued cooperation with the IOM and other UN agencies to provide additional support to refugees and internally displaced people, as we do in other parts of the world,
Amendment 88 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Recalls that following the three rounds of negotiations, selective progress on limited areas is a no-go for the EU; Regrets the low level of ambition of the UK and calls for substantial progress in all areas including level-playing field, fisheries, internal security and governance as outlined in the Political Declaration; Strongly opposes cherry-picking of areas that are only in the interest of the UK.
Amendment 89 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Underlines that ensuring level- playing field for a regulatory convergence in line with the Political Declaration is key as well as the full respect of the principles of the Political Declaration to which the UK agreed; Recalls that the future agreement must be negotiated in good faith, and therefore be based on the Political Declaration mutually agreed by the EU and the UK.
Amendment 90 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 2 (new)
(2) Recalls that the rules for access to the Internal Market by a third country are determined in the negotiating mandate jointly adopted by the 27 EU Member States and those conditions are in correlation with the size and the geographic proximity of the third country;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls for carrying out the necessary measures for the correct implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement signed by both parties as an essential signal of trust and goodwill that will pave the way for constructive future EU-UK relations;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that until 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations in which it participates;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that contrary to the UK’s claim of relying on existing precedents, many proposals in the UK draft legal proposals go significantly beyond what has been negotiated by the EU in other FTAs with third countries in recent years, for example in the area of financial services, mutual recognition of professional qualifications and conformity assessment, equivalence of the SPS regime, or the cumulation of Rules of Origin;
Amendment 288 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. RegretNotes the fact that the UK negotiating objectives published on 27 February stated that foreign policy will be determined only within a framework of broader friendly dialogue and cooperation between the UK and the EU; that the UK is showing no ambition for relations with the EU in the field of foreign policy, security and defence as these were explicitly not covered by the UK mandate and therefore do not form part of the negotiations on future relations;
Amendment 292 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights the fact that the COVID 19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of military capacities and assets, with European armed forces playing a crucial role in support of civilian efforts in tackling the pandemic, while fulfilling their core missions; emphasises that this pandemic has demonstrated the importance of strategic autonomy of the EU and European defence cooperation to protect European populations in times of emergency and to foster the resilience of Member States; considers that mechanisms should be put in place to enable prompt cooperation between the Union and the United Kingdom in the face of future crises of a similar nature and scale; is of the view that drawing the lessons of the COVID19 pandemic, European military medical services should form an information exchange and support network to foster broad European resilience in times of emergency and crisis; considers that the participation of the UK in any such future European military medical network would be mutually beneficial;
Amendment 297 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls the EU’s position that foreign policy, security and defence should be part of a comprehensive agreement governing the future EU-UK relationship; underlines the importance of protecting the decision-making autonomy of the EU as a general principle of particular value in the field of security and defence;
Amendment 323 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the fact that the EU is an important partner for the UK in foreign and security policy, as the need for common responses to address foreign, security and defence policy challenges is crucial toare necessary for both sides; encourages the exchange of information and intelligence as well as close cooperation in the areas of counter- terrorism, space policy, cyberwarfare and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence; recalls that exchanges of classified information must be organized within a specific framework;
Amendment 339 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that it is in the common interest of the UK and the EU to cooperate on the development of effective and genuinely interoperable defence capabilities, including within the European Defence Agency, for which an administrative arrangement should be concluded and to continue the highly valuable partnerships within NATO and EU programmes on defence and external security, such as the European Defence Fund, Galileo and cyber-security programmGalileo, cyber-security programmes and the fight against targeted disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks as the current COVID 19 pandemic has illustrated; recalls that as regards the participation to the Public Regulated Service of Galileo, a specific agreement is both possible and necessary; as regards the upcoming European Defence Fund, the UK could be associated under the conditions set for third states;.
Amendment 354 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Encourages the UK to participate in EU crisis management operations and in CSDP missions and operations, through the signing of a framework participation agreementin defence capabilities development, in the relevant Union agencies , as well as in projects under Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), with the corresponding rights and obligations of third countries and based on effective reciprocity; stresses that such participation should be subject to stringent conditions, through the signing of a framework agreement respecting the decision making autonomy of the EU as well as the sovereignty of the UK, the principle of balanced rights and obligations and based on effective reciprocity; underlines that such participation of the UK as a third country should include a fair and appropriate financial contribution; recalls that the UK has made the sovereign choice of becoming a third state, which has consequences on the nature and the intensity of such a partnership;
Amendment 359 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Amendment 372 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Points out that the entire Agreement with the UK as a third country, including provisions on the level playing field, should include the establishment of a coherent and solid governance system as an overarching framework, covering the joint continuous supervision and management of the Agreement as well as dispute settlement and enforcement mechanisms with sanctions and interim measures where necessary with respect to the interpretation and application of the Agreement’s provisions; Reiterates that the EU expects from the UK a greater level of ambition on governance in order to build a solid future partnership with the UK; Recalls that the UK cannot only receive benefits from its future partnership with the EU, which must be based on a balance of rights and obligations;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) acknowledge that while accession is not foreseen under the framework of the EaP, those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership, through a process of gradual integration;
Amendment 247 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associatedincluding by additional support to interested EaP partners first and foremost; strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic accountability, deoligarchisation, and the fight against corruption and State capture;
Amendment 295 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) acknowledge that the implementation of the DCFTAs has been sufficiently successful that it may gradually lead to the opening up ofincreased access to the EU single market in line with the implemented EU standards and requirements;
Amendment 305 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) aim to secure theexplore possibilities of cooperation and participation of eligible and willing EaP countries in the Energy Union, the Transport Community and the Digital Single Market, and greater cooperation on customs, among others;
Amendment 361 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
(r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages by increasing labour mobility from the EaP countries and providing social guarantees while taking into account the challenges posed to EaP countries through brain drain;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the conclusions of the IMF’s March 2020 Article IV consultation and the IMF Board’s sixth and final review of Moldova’s economic performance under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility arrangements, with particular regard to the rehabilitation of the Moldovan banking system and the strengthening of financial sector governance as well as the independence of the national bank;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Moldovan authorities to strengthen democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system and to ensure free, independent and pluralistic media as well as to establish fair conditions for future elections for president and parliament, including access to finance and media;
Amendment 111 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Acknowledges the adoption of the law on NGOs by the Moldovan parliament, as part of conditionality of EU macro financial aid; expects that the rights and freedoms of civil society and non-governmental organization will be fully respected;
Amendment 175 #
2019/2201(INI)
10. Reiterates the EU’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova, and for the efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the Transnistrian issuelasting, comprehensive political settlement of the Transnistrian conflict, based on the respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova within its internationally recognized borders with a special status for Transnistria;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. WarnUnderlines that no any resolution to the Transnistrian issue can be achieved by sacrificingmust respect Moldova’s freedomright to choose its own defence and foreign policy orientation;
Amendment 137 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned that, over the years, the lack of progress in Turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal, marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights, adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-EU narrative at times; calls, in this context, on Turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the EU path, as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between Turkish and European societies, combating all manifestations of social, religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting Turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes, nevertheless, that the accession process would still be the mostrecommends to support the next generation through extended participation in the Erasmus + program and Jean Monnet scholarships to support research cooperation and the common fight against climate change and for the protection of the environment and last but not least to support the empowerment of women in society and business; believes, nevertheless, that the perspective to a new and clearly defined partnership can be a powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the Turkish government and the besta framework to sustain the democratic and pro-European aspirations of Turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of Turkey towards a more democratic model;
Amendment 254 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has been on the EU list of terrorist organisations since 2002; regrets that the current overly broad anti- terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy;
Amendment 445 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned aboutStrongly condemns the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the EU or its Member States; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political lifacknowledges that Turkey remains a secular state;
Amendment 477 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls the laudable role played by TurkeyTurkey played and still plays in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; notes that the challenges in addressing this crisis have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic; takes the view that the EU should continue to give the necessary support to Syrian refugees and host communities in Turkey; supports an objective assessment of the EU- - Turkey Statementcooperation on refugees and migration matters and underlines the importance of both parties’sides to compliancey with their respective commitments;
Amendment 514 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that a modernisation of the Customs Union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep Turkey economically and normatively anchored to the EU; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the Customs Union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current Customs Union will not achieve its full potential until Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol in relation to all Member States;
Amendment 543 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation;s; strongly condemns Turkey’s illegal activities in Greek and Cypriot waters, which violate both the sovereign rights of EU Member States and international law; expresses its full solidarity with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat, as that could have a negative impact on good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 663 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that it is high time to review the EU’s relations with Turkey and to define a comprehensive, unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term, among all EU institutions and Member States; invites Turkey to engage in a dialogue
Amendment 90 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. CAcknowledges the achieved progress in this crucial area and calls for continued efforts to tackle organised crime and corruption through effective dissuasion, prevention, detection, financial investigation and sanctions for money laundering, financial crimes and terrorism finance, along with operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges that the generally favourable environment for freedom of expression and media independence must be further enhanced through improved self- regulation, transparency of ownership and advertising market, while increasing financial sustainability and impartiality of public and private media outlets;
Amendment 256 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Regrets that Bulgaria and North Macedonia have yet to find a compromise on bilateral issues related to history and language, trusts that they will soon be settled in order not to jeopardise the integration momentum, and looks forward to holding of the first intergovernmental conference, kick-starting the accession talks without a further delay;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. is concerned about the recent developments as regards the special prosecutor for organized crime and corruption as well as around the changes in the composition of the Prosecutoral Council;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Strongly condemns verbal and physical attacks against and intimidation of national minorities, especially in Pljevlja following the August 2020 parliamentary elections and recently in Berane and Niksic;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes note of the Law on Domestic Violence Protection, and askurges for its thorough implementation as gender-based, domestic violence and violence against children remain an issue of serious concern;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the signature of the agreements for economic normalisation betweeny Kosovo and Serbia on 4 September in Washington; underlines that transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor for stability in the region;
Amendment 133 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates its support for the work of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office; stresses the importance of the Specialist Chambers being able to continue their work independently, without any outside interference;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative, seeking a comprehensive, sustainable and legally binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s biggest trading partner and the largesby far the most significant provider of financial assistance, which makes a profound difference in the country;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic aggravated BiH’s socio-economic situation; whereas the EU has mobilised EUR 80.5 million to assist BiH in tackling COVID-19 and its post-pandemic recovery, and up to EUR 250 million in macro-financial assistance; whereas the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans will facilitate a long-term recovery; that presents an important basis for the country to recover from the consequences of the pandemic;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; calls on politicians to take part in OECD’s next PISA survey, after the country participated in the PISA 2018 survey;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges all BiH political leaders and institutions to significantly accelerate work and co-operation to fully comply with the 14 key priorities; calls on the authorities to maintainreestablish the political will for enhanced co-operation demonstrated at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 267 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Insists that the EU must enhance its communication strategy in order to effectively counter disinformation campaigns aimed at diminishing the EU’s credibility in the region; especially in relation to financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Albania has continued making sustained efforts on its path towards the EU, meeting the most conditions for holding the first intergovernmental conference;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the country needs to keep making progress in the consolidation of democratic institutions and procedures, in ensuring the proper functioning of its judicial institutions, the fight against corruption and by safeguarding media freedom and minority rights;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the convening of the first intergovernmental conference without further delay after the complete fulfilment of the conditions set by the European Council, following the adoption of the negotiating framework by the Council;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the authorities to step up their efforts to strengthen the political dialogue and the functioning of the country’s democratic institutions, while improving the climate for media pluralism and civil society and increase the fight against corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 81 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the general elections of 25 April 2021 will be key for the country’s democratic consolidation and will play an important role in renewing and strengthening the democratic structures in Albania;
Amendment 89 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of implementing the electoral reform measures codified in July 2020, which are in line with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) recommendations; welcomes the commitment to implement as soon as possible the forthcoming Venice Commission opinion regarding the amendments to the Electoral Code adopted in October 2020;
Amendment 1 #
2019/0099(NLE)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Refuses to gGives its consent to to Solomon Islands’ accession to the agreement;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the declaration and recommendations adopted at the seveneighth EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) meeting of 20-21 December 2017 and the sixth SAPC meeting of 13-14 September13-14 June 20178,
Amendment 7 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
– having regard to the seveneighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level held on 11 December25 June 20178,
Amendment 21 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas since the opening of negotiations with Serbia twelvefourteen chapters have been opened, two of which have been provisionally closed;
Amendment 164 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists remain an issue of concern; notes, in this regard, that while several cases have been solved and some criminal charges have been filed, convictions are still rare; calls on the authorities to investigate and prosecute any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets; calls for the full implementation of media laws and the strengthening of the independence of the country’s Regulatory Body for Electronic Media; welcomes the renewed efforts to adopt a media strategy to create a pluralistic media environment, and stresses, in this regard, the importance of a transparent and inclusive consultation with stakeholders; underlines the need for complete transparency in media ownership and funding; calls for further amendments to the Law on Restitution; stresses the importance of non-discriminatory treatment of restitution claimants in comparison with other beneficiaries, in particular in the area of registration of public property;
Amendment 210 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the implementation of this strategy, in particular by means of bringing forward indictments, and for the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls on Serbia to again cooperate fully with the current Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals; urges the Serbian authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons; reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional Commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other gross human rights violations in the territory of the former Yugoslavia; highlights the importance of the work carried out by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and its local branches in promoting reconciliation among the youth;
Amendment 20 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that these challenges are too vast to be successfully met by any single country; emphasises that it is vital for the EU to respond to these challenges, rapidly, consistently, effectively and with one voice; notes that the CSDP is a useful tool for addressing many of these challenges;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of the transatlantic bond for the security and defence of the Western democracies; expresses, however, concern about the current state of this relationship and calls on all responsible political and societal forces to further strengthen rather than to undermine this crucial relationship; stresses the need to avoid spill overs from recent difficulties in the trade relationship to the transatlantic security bond; stresses that a well defined strategic autonomy will foster the European security as well as EU-NATO relations;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Also welcomes the proposal by the HR/VP, with the support of the Commission, for a European Peace Facility, which will finance the parts of the costs of EU defence activities that are excluded from budgetary funding by article 41(2) TEU; notes in particular the ambitious inclusion, and expansion, of the Athena mechanism for the financcommon funding of CSDP missions, which has been a long- standing demand of the Parliament;
Amendment 111 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reaffirms the importance of developing the necessary military capabilities to deal with the comprehensive security challenges in and around Europe outlined by the EU Global Strategy; recalls that European Union´s Global Strategy encourages the realization of deep defence cooperation within the Union;
Amendment 116 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that EU Member States jointly must cover the full-spectrum of land, air, space, maritime and cyber capabilities, including strategic enablers, to defend themselves and contribute toto make EU´s Common Security and Defence Policy a credible force in the world;
Amendment 117 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that EU Member States must jointly must cover the full-spectrum of land, air, space, maritime and cyber capabilities, including strategic enablers, to defend themselves and contribute to EU´s Common Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 118 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that EU Member States jointly must cover the full-spectrum of land, air, space, maritime and cyber capabilities, including strategic enablers, to defend themselves and contribute to EU´s Common Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 132 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the capabilities for the Union`s security and defence could be improved by making better use of the existing frameworks of defence and military cooperation such as the European multinational high readiness corps HQs and the EU battlegroups; believes that this will contribute to the continuous transformation of national armed forces, towards the goal of being more interoperable, more sustainable, more flexible and more deployable; invites the Council to investigate, for example, the feasibility of potentially setting-up a permanent Spearhead Europe Force, which could be drawing on the European multinational high readiness corps HQ in Strasbourg, Szczecin and Münster; considers thatwhilst transforming the EU battle groups should grow into full-scale brigades and should be assigned to the corps HQ on a permanent basirigades;
Amendment 148 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that EDIDP will help to foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of the EU's defence industry by eligible actions involving inter alia designing, prototyping, testing, qualification and certification of defence products as well as the development of technologies within a consortium including SMEs and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps), research centres and universities, and collaboration between Member States, which contributes to the EU´s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 169 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises again that the EDA should be the implementing agency for Union actions under the European Capabilities and Armaments policy, where foreseen by the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that the administrative and operational expenditure of the EDA should be funded from the Union budget; welcomes the minor adjustments of EDA's budget that have taken place but emphasises that EDA's increased responsibilities in the context of, among other things, PESCO, CARD and CARDEDF require adequate funding;
Amendment 181 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the implementation of an inclusive Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an very important and fundamental step towards a closer cooperation in security and defence among the Member States; acknowledges the character of PESCO as a legally binding long-term project, including a set of highly ambitious commitments as well as an array of cooperative projects; stresses the need for full alignment between PESCO activities and other CSDP activities;
Amendment 184 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Acknowledges the fact only a few of the initial PESCO projects can be considered as having a strategic European dimension and that most other projects merely reflect particular national preferences; calls on the Member States participating in PESCO to show more ambition and to fully take into account the extent of European added value when submitting proposals for further PESCO projects;
Amendment 213 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the establishment and full operational capability of the Military Planning and Conduct Capacity (MPCC) for non-executive EU missions and operations and the removal of obstacles to the deployment of EU Battlegroups; calls for enhanced cooperation and coordination between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capacity (CPCC) as part of an integrated, comprehensive approach to crises and conflicts; calls for the establishment of a CMPCC in the near future;
Amendment 242 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Highlights, in this context, PESCO’sEU NATO complementarity to NATO and the need to ensure that the multinational initiatives in capability development of both the EU and NATO are complementary and mutually reinforcing;
Amendment 127 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new)
- the respect for a rules based international order;
Amendment 152 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by following an integrated approach and by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, and diplomatic, civilian and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical influence and protect its interests, including by enhancing the EU's economic sovereignty and strategic autonomy;
Amendment 167 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027); recalls the important role of EU external financial instruments in advancing EU foreign policy interests; underlines the importance of strengthening the external financing instruments’ coherence, effectiveness, responsiveness and flexibility; stresses the need to adequately involve the European Parliament in the scrutiny and strategic steering of the instruments; takes the view that the growing challenges in the EU’s neighbourhood and beyond call for significantly higher appropriations for external action;
Amendment 209 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; highlights the need to strengthen the EU's internal resilience to external interference, both when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure as well as the basic institutions and hallmarks of our democracies; supports the Commission and the VP/HRHR/VP in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, illegal migration, cyberattacks and other hybrid threats as part of a risk- reduction strategy;
Amendment 241 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, strengthening economic and connectivity ties, enhancing people to people contacts and using trade agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards;
Amendment 318 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch civilian experts and military forces to global conflicts around the globe is an essential pre-condition for becoming a credible political power; calls on the EEAS and the Member States to develop sufficient civilian and military capabilities to defend their values and interests around the world;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, through diplomatic action and concrete support, the EU is assisting Libya’s political transition towards a stable, functioning country and is supporting the UN led mediation efforts in this regard;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) to ensure that EU funds are effectively deployed in projects that help the Libyan population and civil society and that adequate support is provided to municipalities in their provision of essential services and in building local governance, so as to ensure basic living standards for the population; to continue strengthening the civil society in Libya and to support the political process, security and mediation activities through the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) and the Instrument Contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP); to ensure coordination between central authorities and local municipalities in order to identify the priorities to invest in; to promote projects that foster locally embedded dialogue and conflict-resolution mechanisms, involving young people in particular; to ensure the money under the EU Emergency Trust Fund is only granted when accompanied by a sound analysis of local authorities and recipients;
Amendment 130 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) to address the issue of migration in Libya, bearing in mind the need to find long-term, effective and viable solutions, which should include addressing the root causes of migration in Africa and establishing legal channels of migration to Europe; to focus the EU's efforts on protecting migrants in Libya and to support local communities to cope with the challenges; to promote in the international community the need to take appropriate measures to resolve the multifaceted development and security challenges of Libya and the Sahelo- Saharan region, including effective means to counter the trafficking of human beings and smuggling of migrants;
Amendment 117 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends the work done by the EDA and the Commission in the field of cyber defence; notes in particular the EDA projects on cCyber rRanges, the Cyber Defence Strategic Research Agenda and the development of deployable cyber situation awareness packages for headquarters;
Amendment 131 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that many Member States consider possession of their own cyber defence capabilities to be at the core of their national security strategy and to constitute an essential part of their national sovereignty; stresses, however, that – as with other military branches, and also owing to the borderless nature of cyberspace – the scale required for truly comprehensive and effective forces is beyond the reach of any single Member State and cooperative action is required to achieve the goal of EU strategic autonomy in cyberspace;
Amendment 159 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends finding ways to complement NATO Smart Defence projects (e.g. the Multinational Cyber Defence Capability Development, the Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) and the Multinational Cyber Defence Education & Training (MN CD E&T));
Amendment 175 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Recognizes the EDA Training Needs Analysis which has brought up major Cyber Defence skills and competencies shortfalls among decision makers, not only in Member States and welcomes the EDA initiatives on Senior Decision Maker courses within Member States in support of CSDP missions and operations planning;
Amendment 205 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Strongly encourages the development of a collaborative platform, the planned Cyber Defence Education, Training and, Exercise and Evaluation (ETEE) Coordination Platform, within the ESDC with a view to facilitating the pooling and sharing of training and exercises; calls on the EDA to launch the Cyber Defence Training and Exercise Coordination Platform (CD TEXP) to support the Cyber Ranges Federation as soon as possible;
Amendment 217 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for identifying new initiatives to further cooperation between EU and NATO, taking into account as well the possibilities of cooperating within the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCD COE) and the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Academy; welcomes the recent creation of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats;
Amendment 261 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Confirms its full commitment to an open, free, stable and secure cyberspace, which respects the core values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and where international disputes are settled by peaceful means; calls on the Member States to promote further implementation of the common and comprehensive EU approach to cyber diplomacy; strongly supports the development of voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, in conjunction with the creation of regional confidence-building measures;
Amendment 323 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence between the Member States, the EU institutions, NATO, the United States and other crediblestrategic partners;
Amendment 206 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. If Union assistance is provided in the form of public procurement of a study, results shall be owned by the Union. Member States and associated countries shall enjoy access rights to the results, free of charge, upon their explicit request.
Amendment 37 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the instrumental role of IPA II in the management of migration crises, which clearly demonstrates the added value of EU reactiveness and joint action;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the needs for conflict prevention and to addressing security challenges have increased drastically in the recent perioddrastically increased in the recent period and therefore presuppose an instrument that can promptly act in the context of crises and conflicts;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22 c. Calls for increased visibility of the IPA II in the region considering the crucial importance of the enlargement policy for the EU;
Amendment 152 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Calls for effective monitoring of ENI at instrument level;
Amendment 239 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Stresses that a single instrument cannot exist without the inclusion of clear and dedicated envelopes for the various goals, objectives and priorities of EU external action, including democracy, human rights, the rule of law, support to civil society, conflict resolution, fragiCalls for a streamlining of the EFIs, for example by merging all existing thematic instruments within the Foreign Affairs Committee’s remit (IcSP, PI and the EIDHR) into one single instrument; suggests that such a merger could include the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) and the budgetised European Development Fund (EDF) without the African Peace Facility (APF), subject to the agreement of the Committee on Development as the committee responsible; states, development policy, economic and social development, and support to countries in various resses, however, that safeguarding the independence of IPA II and ENI, is the best way to enact the EU´s Neighbourhood and Enlargement policies and influence our closesta ges of EU accessionographical and strategic partners;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Insists that any merger must be conditional on the new thematic instrument being policy driven and the predictability of long-term funding of all programmes being ensured to the greatest extent possible, while introducing a large amount of flexibility; considers, in addition, that the simplified structure calls for proper checks and balances and sufficient transparency, including enhanced strategic policy input and scrutiny of implementation by Parliament; calls for the inclusion of clear and dedicated envelopes for the various goals and objectives of EU external action, including the promotion of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, support to civil society, conflict resolution, fragile states, development policy, economic and social development;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the diverging views on addressing global issues and regional conflicts that have appeared since the election of President Trump; seeks clarity as to whether the transatlantic relationship, which was defined over decades,tresses the importance of transatlantic relations for the European Union and seeks clarity as to whether our relations still hasve the same relevance todayfor our American partners; stresses that the values-based overarching framework of our partnership is essential to securing the architecture of the global economy and security;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the newly established Special Committee on Terrorism,
Amendment 39 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas given that terrorism is a global crime, the effective response to it must also be a global one, with coordination and the exchange of basicrelevant information on physical and legal persons, and suspicious activity, being absolutely vital;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas leaked intelligence even suggests that institutions and individuals in the Arabian Gulf are providing financial and logistical support to ISIS/Da’esh, Al Quaeda and other radical groups, and whereas without this funding many of these terrorist groups would not be self- sufficient;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas funding is also coming from activities of organised crime, such as corruption, trafficking in human beings, slavery, child exploitation or trafficking in illicit arms;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) takes the view that a preventive strategy based on the exchange of basicrelevant information among intelligence agencies is vital in combating the financing of terrorism; calls on Europe’s and therefore urges the Member States intelligence and law enforcement authorities to step up their cooperation with the relevant Europol units to counter money laundering and terrorist financing; calls on Member States' intelligence agencies to improve coordination by setting up a European counter-terrorism intelligence platform with an in-depth focus on the exchange of basic information; that platform will create a joint database for data on physical and legal persons and suspicious transactions; emphasises that the information concerned must include, inter alia, a directory of banks, financial institutions and commercial entities both within and outside Europe, as well as third countries which have shortcomings when it comes to combating the financing of terrorism; reiterates that those responsible for committing, organising or supporting terrorist acts must be held to account for their actions;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) calls on the Commission to provide funding for programmes fostering the sharing of best practice among Europe’sMember States' intelligence agencies;
Amendment 141 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) calls on the Member States to make better use of the informal network of European Financial Information Units (FIU.net), on the basis of the work done by Europol for the purpose of sharing the information concerned with the European counter- terrorism intelligence platform;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas significant progress has been made since the last Summit, notably with the conclusion and entry into force of three Association Agreements including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, as well as visa-free regimes with Georgia and Ukraine since 2017 (and with Moldova since 2014), the conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement with Armenia, which can serve as an example of how membership of the Eurasian Economic Union and participation in the EU's neighbourhood strategies can coexist, the launching of negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement with Azerbaijan, and the adoption of major reforms in a number of these countries with the political, technical and financial support of the European Union;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) to ensure that the outcomes of the November 2017 Summit willimpart fresh impetus to the Eastern Partnership with a view to its further development and provide for the delivery of tangible results for citizens, notably in terms of employment, transport and connectivity, energy independence, mobility and education, noting that a new European External Investment Plan (EEIP) is an important instrument in this regard;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point q
(q) to commit to sustaining the unity of action among EU Member States in maintaining collective pressure on Russia, in particular through strengthened targeted restrictive measures, to solving the conflict in Ukraine through genuine implementation of the Minsk agreements, and to re-establishing Ukraine’s full sovereignty in Crimea, and that of Georgia in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and of Moldova in Transnistria, and; to continue to support the Eastern Partnership States in increasing resilience in their States in order to putting an end to the additional threats of state- sponsored assassinations, cyber warfare, disinformation and other types of destabilisation;
Amendment 209 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point z
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point z
(z) to ensure that strict conditionality is always attached to current and further levels of cooperation and support for the partners, and that it is also observed; to underline that EU financial support to its partners will be conditional on concrete reform steps and that the EU’s incentive- based approach will continue to benefit those partners most engaged in ambitious reforms; to disburse financial aid in the form of relatively small part-payments to enable the EU to respond more rapidly and flexibly to unexpected crises and inadequate reforms; to emphasise in particular that no comprehensive agreement will be ratified with a country that grossly violates EU values, notably through the non- implementation of ECHR decisions; to also highlight that clear benchmarks need to be met before any new dialogue on visa-free regimes is launched and concluded; to reiterate that backsliding on prior achievements will systematically lead to the suspension of agreements, including in the area of visa-free regimes and EU funding;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes strongly that whenever necessary, the European Union needs to take its destiny into its own hands; stresses that the framing of a common security and defence policy referred to in Article 42 TEU has the objective of establishing common defence and endowing the Union with strategic autonomy and freedom of action in promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the VP/HR and the Commission to act upon Parliament’s calls for an EU Security and Defence White Book in the context of preparing the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), as requested in Parliament’s resolutions of 232 November 2016, 223 November 2016 and 16 March 2017; considers that building the Defence Union, linking the Union’s strategic orientation with EU contributions to capability development and shaping the European institutional framework for defence are elements that need to be underpinned by an interinstitutional agreement;
Amendment 234 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the recent establishment of a nucleus for a permanent EU operational headquarters (MPCC - Military Planning and Conduct Capability), as demanded by Parliament in its resolution of 12 September 2013; calls on the Member States to staff it with adequate personnel in order to make it workso that it becomes fully functional;
Amendment 239 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that as a consequence of the UK’s announcement of withdrawal from the Union, the command option of EUNAVFOR Atalanta needs to be reviewed; considers that the Union’s naval missoperations in the Mediterranean and at the Horn of Africa could be brought under the command of a single naval headquarters;
Amendment 237 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recommends an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; recommends developing an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the continued military build-up by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK); is deeply concerned about the most recent developments in the DPRK and calls for common EU action to persuade its leaders to abandon the weapons of mass destruction;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Believes that Latin America is an important partner for the EU and that this partnership should be strengthened to jointly address major global challenges;
Amendment 350 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Believes that the EU should explore the possibilities of keeping the United Kingdom affiliated to the CFSP after Brexit;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
— having regard to its previous resolutions on Cuba, in particular the ones of 17 November 2004 on Cuba, of 2 February 2006 on the EU's policy towards the Cuban Government, of 21 June 2007 on Cuba and of 11 March 2010 on prisoners of conscience in Cuba,
Amendment 4 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regards to the findings of the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances on Cuba issued on 17 March 2017,
Amendment 6 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
- having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights treaties and instruments,
Amendment 12 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas pursuant to Article 21 of the Treaty of the European Union, the external action of the Union should be guided by the principles of democracy, rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and the respect for the principles of the UN Charter and the international law;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas human rights feature in both the political dialogue and cooperation chapters; whereas in particular the protection of the universality and indivisibility of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights is one of the main objectives of the European Union, both internally and in its relations with third countries; whereas in this sense the full compliance with human rights and the defence of democracy and the rule of law, must be an essential condition of the EU- Cuba Agreement;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas both parties recognise that democracy is based on the freely expressed will of the people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of life which can only be realized by genuinely democratic elections;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the human rights dialogue between the EU and Cuba, led by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, began in 2015; whereas no tangible results have been achieved and the situation of human rights remains extremely worrying, despite the setup of the Human rights dialogue;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas on three occasions the European Parliament have awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Cuban activists, Oswaldo Payá in 2002, the Ladies in White in 2005 and Guillermo Fariñas in 2010;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas according to Freedom House Organisation, Cuba is one of the "least free" countries in the world;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2036(INI)
Qa. whereas the Cuban economic system is in need of trade liberalization, economic and financial investments, technological innovation and overall market freedoms that would allow the island to modernize its economy;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q b (new)
Recital Q b (new)
Qb. whereas this economic and trade liberalization should enable the country to overcome the limitations to the population in the provision of goods and services and bring inevitably a progressive move towards free social spaces, coexistence, technology and communication, that the Cuban population appreciate and demand;
Amendment 72 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V
Recital V
V. whereas the United Nations General Assembly has adopted 26 consecutive resolutions calling for the end of the United States embargo on Cuba, and the resolution was adopted unanimously for the first time in October 2016; whereas Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament decided to send a long -pending delegation to Cuba without any positive response from the Cuban authorities yet;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Cuban authorities to immediately release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, arbitrarily detained solely for exercising their freedom of expression and assembly and strongly condemns such detentions; urges the authorities to stop harassing, persecuting and intimidating independent journalists, peaceful dissidents and human rights defenders and to hold those responsible accountable; considers the civil society to be a vital part of democratic regimes;
Amendment 99 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Cuban government to align its human rights policy with the international standards defined in the Charters, declarations and international instruments to which Cuba is a signatory; insists that the persecution and imprisonment of dissidents for their ideals and their peaceful political activity is in breach of the provisions set up in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Demands that the Cuban authorities permit members of the political opposition, human rights activists and all citizens to travel abroad and return freely to Cuba; calls for free and full access for the Cuban population to information in all forms;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Demands that, in line with the recognition of both parties that democracy is based on the freely expressed will of the people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of life, future elections in Cuba must be genuinely democratic; emphasises that this includes the right to vote freely and to be elected fairly at periodic elections held on the basis of universal and equal suffrage and free voting procedures, the results of which are accurately counted and respected; encourages the Cuban people and government to have such elections within the next year and offers the support of European Election Observers;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the fact that the human rights dialogue between the EU and Cuba was launched before the conclusion of the PDCA negotiations; reiterates that the objectives of the European Union's policy towards Cuba has to continue to be the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, encouragement of a process of transition to a pluralist democracy and a lasting economic recovery aimed at improving the living standards of the Cuban population;
Amendment 160 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Takes note of some liberalisation measures that the Cuban authorities have adopted in the recent months, while emphasizing that the development of strong foreign investment to improve the physical and technological infrastructure of the country and build a competitive Cuban production system will require many other economic and financial measures with regulations that give legal certainty and economic stability to the country;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers the expansion of political and economic cooperation and the building of stronger partnerships with LAC countries to be crucial, as complementary actions at both bi-regional and bilateral level;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2027(INI)
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, including the establishment of effective general accounting offices, that could foster the development of welfare states providing public goods, such as public education, infrastructure and security, and reiterates that tax havens and tax avoidance are detrimental to social redistributive policies;
Amendment 199 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the EU and LAC countries to address the problem of corruption through measures ranging from prevention to law enforcement and criminal prosecution, and points out that the existence of corruption undermines not only social welfare, but also the political legitimacy and quality of democratic government; urges that reforms to foster transparency and civic participation are necessary to strengthen the fight against corruption;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the mission of its Committee on Foreing Affairs to India on 21-22 February 2017,
Amendment 42 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that enhanced political relations between the two partners could positively contribute to fostering regional and international cooperation in a world that faces multiple challenges, such as security tensions, disrespect for international law, growing populist and totalitarian forces, terrorism, poverty and inequality;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its support for the establishment of a comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement between the EU and India, which should be economically, socially and politically valuable for both sides; emphasises that investments in urban and digital infrastructure are valuable for economic growth in India and the EU; underlines that various programmes for exchange, including those for students and companies like the "Make in India" initiative, intensify trade and social relations;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of deeper cooperation between the EU and India for contributing in Afghanistan to building an Afghan-led state and institutions, to reconciliation processes and to the emergence of a political and economic environment that will allow the consolidation of peace and security; encourages, in particular, enhanced political coordination on security and military questions, development support and measures for addressing the regional context; emphasises that the "Heart of Asia"-Process represents an important forum for regional confidence-building and political cooperation;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recommends further cooperation on universal disarmament, non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and nuclear security, objectives that both the EU and India are committed to; welcomes that India ratified the IAEA Additional Protocol;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the significant mutual benefits the EU and India could draw from intensifying their cooperation in areas such as maritime security, cyber security and data protection, as well as migration and mobility; recommends, in the area of maritime security, developing a common understanding of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, taking into account the freedom of navigation and identifying the most appropriate joint measures for cooperating within its framework;
Amendment 181 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines that freedom of expression and association are an integral part of a democratic society; draws attention, in this context, to the limitations to the freedom of association and expression under the current Indian law on foreign participation in the funding of NGOs; underlines the importance of a strong civil society for a vivid democracy;
Amendment 184 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Acknowledges the significant efforts made by the Indian authorities with a view to combating all forms of discrimination, including caste-based; notes with concern, however, that caste- based discrimination continues to be a source of abuse, and encourages India’s authorities, therefore, to strengthen their efforts to eradicate this violation of human rights; encourages India, furthermore, to ensure full protection of minorities, in particular religious and ethnic ones; welcomes that India's Supreme Court ordered to reinvestigate the trials of anti- Christian violence in 2008 and to adequately compensate the victims;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the EU Presidency conclusions of 13 December 2016,
Amendment 61 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the consideration of BiH’s EU membership application by the Council and looks forward to the Commission’s opinion on the merits of the application for membership; calls on competent BiH authorities at all levels to actively commit to this process and to cooperate and coordinate in participating in the Commission’s Opinion process by providing a single set of replies to the Commission’s inquiries;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the progress on the implementation of the 2015-2018 Reform Agenda, as well as the country’s determination to pursue further institutional and socio-economic reforms; stresses that harmonised and effective implementation of the Reform Agenda in line with the action plan is needed to achieve real change across the country and to improve the lives of all BiH citizens; calls for the reform momentum to be maintained in order to transform BiH into a fully effective, inclusive and functional state; regrets that common reform efforts often continue to be hampered by ethnic and political divisions; considers it essential to maintain consensus on EU integration and to advance in a concerted manner on the rule of law, including the fight against corruption and organised crime, the reform of the judiciary and public administration;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the agreement on setting up a coordination mechanism for EU matters and calls on all levels of government in BiH to ensure its swift and effective implementation; calls on both the state and entities to ensure effective cooperation and communication between all levels of government and with the EU, in order to facilitate the alignment and implementation of the acquis, and to provide satisfactory replies to the Commission’s inquiries throughout the Opinion process; calls for the role and capacities of the Directorate for European Integration to be further enhanced with a view to it assuming fully its coordinating functions within the implementation of the SAA and, overall, in the accession process;
Amendment 231 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the fact that BiH is still in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights for not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić and Pilav cases; strongly calls for progress to be made in this regard in order to contribute to establishing a well- functioning society and to advance the country’s EU perspective;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Presidency conclusions of 13 December 2016,
Amendment 30 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Albania’s continuous progress on EU-related reforms, in particular the adoption of constitutional amendments paving the way for athe major step Albania has taken through the constitutional amendments unanimously adopted in July 2016, by launching a process for thorough and comprehensive reform of the judicial reforsystem; stresses that not only consistent adoption but also full and timely implementation of reforms and sustained political commitment are essential in order to further advance the EU accession process;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the new justice reform strategy 2017-2020 and its action plan aimed at increased professionalism, efficiency and independence of the judicial system, including the court system and the re-evaluation of all the members of the judiciary, as well as the increased budgetary means for implementation; calls for any shortcomings in the functioning of the judicial system to be further addressed, including lack of independence from other branches of power, selective justice, limited accountability, ineffective oversight mechanisms, corruption, the overall length of judicial proceedings and enforcements;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the continued implementation of the strategy and action plan on the fight against organised crime and intensified international police cooperation; welcomes recent operations against drug plantations; calls also for organised crime networks to be dismantled and for the number of final convictions in organised crime cases to be increased, by enhancing cooperation between police and prosecution services and by strengthening institutional and operational capacities; underlines the need to step up efforts to prevent drug production and human trafficking, in particular as regards unaccompanied children and child victims of trafficking;
Amendment 208 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the number of unfounded asylum applications lodged by Albanians in EU Member States has increased again; urges the government to take immediate and determined action to address this phenomenon and to intensify awareness- raising and prevention efforts in this regard;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Serbia's progress under rule of law chapters 23 and 24 and in the process of normalisation of relations with Kosovo under chapter 35 remains essential for the overall pace of the negotiating process, in line with the Negotiating Framework;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
10 a. Welcomes recent changes on the law on public property; stresses that transparent and non discriminatory implementation of both laws has to be ensured and that further measures should be taken to fully establish legal clarity over property rights;
Amendment 317 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on Serbia to fully implement the connectivity reform measures in the energy sector; encourages Serbia to develop competition in the gas market and to take measures to improve alignment with the acquis in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy; stresses the need to develop Serbia's gas and electricity interconnections with its neighbours; encourages Serbia to speed up technical and budgetary preparations of the Bulgaria-Serbia gas interconnector, which will allow EU funding for this project;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges all parties to demonstrate the political will to overcome the divisive political environment and re-engage in dialogue; emphasises again the key role of parliament in the democratic development of the country and as the forum for political dialogue and representation; calls for its oversight functions to be strengthened; urges the smooth operation of the parliamentary committees on the interception of communications and on security and counterintelligence, their unhindered access to the necessary data and testimonies in order to provide credible parliamentary control over relevant services; acknowledges the constructive role civil society plays in supporting and improving democratic processes;
Amendment 207 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that the interethnic situation remains fragile; urges all political parties and CSOs to actively promote an inclusive and tolerant multi-ethnic and multi-religious society and to strengthen coexistence and dialogue; reminds the government and party leaders of their commitment to fully implement the OFA in an inclusive and transparent manner and to complete its review, including policy recommendations;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas Montenegro's progress under rule of law chapters 23 and 24 remains essential for the overall pace of the negotiating process;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Commends the competent authorities for holding parliamentary elections on 16 October 2016 in an orderly manner in which fundamental freedoms were generally respected; welcomes the revised legal framework under which the elections took place, but notes the persistence of some administrative deficiencies, including on the part of the State Election Commission (SEC), as well as concerns about the accuracy of the electoral register and politicisation; expects that the alleged procedural irregularities, including alleged abuses of state funds and abuse of office, and any other reported shortcomings, will be investigated fully and addressed effectively by the competent authorities; notes with regret that part of the opposition has not recognised the results of the elections; recognises the attempts by external actors to discredit the electoral process and the difficulties this has caused; expects the new government to maintain the political commitment to the reform process and invites all political parties to re-engage in a constructive dialogue;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Remains concerned about the state of media freedom of expression and media in Montenegro; urges again the competent authorities to resolve the long-pending cases of violence against, intimidation of and threats made to journalists, to take measures to protect media professionals and to create a safe environment for free journalism; insists on transparent state advertising in private media, on the amendment of the Montenegrin criminal code and on the introduction of new criminal offenses aimed at preventing and punishing attacks on journalists discharging their professional duties; acknowledges the legal measures taken to provide greater financial independence and sustainability for the public service broadcaster RTCG, and calls for further steps to ensure its independence, including editorial independence;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. While noting favourable economic developments, urges the new government to take measures to ensure fiscal sustainability and to launch further structural reforms with a view to improving the business and investment climate, including measures aimed at reducing the informal sector, and to pursue efforts to diminish state involvement in the economy; calls for the rationalisation of public spending, as well as for intensified efforts to strengthen the rule of law and contract enforcement;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2220(INI)
C. whereas a stateless person is defined in the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Person as someone ‘who is not considered as a national of any State under operation of its law’; whereas the causes of statelessness can vary, including but not limited to being forced to flee, migration, human trafficking, changes and gaps in nationality laws, expiration of nationality through having lived outside of one’s country for an extended period of time, gender discrimination, administrative and bureaucratic hurdles;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 3
Paragraph 4 – indent 3
– advocating with states on the benefits of gathering verifiable national data on stateless persons and those with undetermined nationality for purposes of registration, documentation, delivery of public services, maintenance of law and order and development planning;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 9 a (new)
Paragraph 4 – indent 9 a (new)
– increasing a dialogue on statelessness in South and South East Asia with relevant regional and international organisations as well as with neighbours of the South and South East Asian countries and other active states in the region;
Amendment 1072 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 136
Rule 136
Amendment 87 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph i
Paragraph i
(i) to continue to work with the UN General Assembly in combating the financing of terrorism and to build, including the use of existing mechanisms to designate terrorist individuals and organisations and strengthen asset-freezing mechanisms worldwide;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph j a (new)
Paragraph j a (new)
(ja) to promote a coordinated international effort to counter the growing threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), in particular by developing an understanding of the Counter-IED/Counter-Terrorism nexus, using the resources and expertise of UN system entities and of Interpol in order to enable greater law enforcement and military cooperation;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph l
Paragraph l
(l) to promote the full implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and encourage all UN Member States to sign and ratifyor accede to the ATT;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas following the recent crises in the economic, political and social fields that have severely affected individual Member States and the Union as a whole, citizens’ relationship with politics has become increasingly strained, as the public feels that it is not represented adequatelysections of the public are turning away from the political decision-making processes; whereas the engagement and involvement of citizens and civil society in democratic life are essential for the good functioning of democracy and for the legitimacy and accountability of both national and EU representational systems;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the potential advantages of e-democracy, which is defined as the support and enhancement of traditional democracy by means of information and communication technology (ICT), and is meant towhich can complement democratic processes by adding elements of citizens’ enablement through different online activities that include, amongst others, e- government, e- governance, e-participation and e-voting;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points to the importance of e-voting as a system offering many potential advantages, in particular for young people, people with reduced mobility and people living or working in a Member State of which they are not a citizen or in a third country, provided that the highest possible standards of data protection are ensured;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the first successful European example of online voting in Estonia in its legally binding elections in 2005 as a positive example, but maintains that if the take-up of e-voting across Europepossible e-voting in other Member States is to be successful, it will be necessary to assess the costs, benefits and implications of different or divergent technological approaches;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for more cooperation at EU level and recommends the sharing of best practices for e-democracy projects as a way to move towards a form of democracy that is more participatory and deliberative and that responds to the requests and interests of the public; cCalls on the Commission to provide an assessment of possible models of online voting for consideration by the Member States by the end of 2017, in time for the next European elections in 2019;European Council to take a decision, in time for the next European elections, on the proposal from the European Parliament for reform of the electoral law of the European Union (2015/2035(INL)), which allows the Member States to provide for online voting provided that the highest possible standards of data protection are ensured.
Amendment 203 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the need to protect privacy and personal data when using e-democracy tools and to foster a more secure internet environment, particularly with regard to information and data security, the setting- up of secure digital public registers and the validation of electronic signatures in order to prevent fraudulent multiple interactions; underlines that security issues must not become a deterrent to the inclusion of individuals and groups in democratic processes;
Amendment 31 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 40 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
1. ‘dual-use items’ shall mean items, including software and technology, which can be used for both civil and military purposes, and shall include: and shall include items which can be used for the design, development, production or use of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery, including all goods which can be used for both non-explosive uses and assisting in any way in the manufacture of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices;
Amendment 41 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Amendment 43 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Amendment 46 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1 a. 'cyber-surveillance items' shall mean items (hardware, software and technology other than dual-use items) which can be used for the commission of serious and systematic violations of human rights or international humanitarian law, especially the freedom of expression, the freedom of assembly and the right to privacy in countries where internal repression and the absence of functioning rule of law mechanisms is assessed and reported on by the Commission. This shall not include items specially designed for any of the following: (a) billing; (b) data collection functions within network elements (e.g. Exchange or HLR); (c) marketing purposes; (d) quality of service of the network (QoS); (e) user satisfaction (Qualitiy of Experience - QoE); (f) operations at telecommunications companies (service providers); (g) network Protection (e.g. firewalls). Equally, it shall not mean items specially designed for the building, functioning, maintenance or protection of: (a) public energy, gas- or water infrastructure; (b) smart transport management of civil rail, road, air and water transport; (c) plant engineering and e-health; (d) industrial manufacturing such as Automobile, Chemical, Food and Beverage etc.;
Amendment 47 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 7
Article 2 – paragraph 7
7. ‘broker’ shall mean any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a Member State of the Union , or a legal person or partnership owned or controlled by such person, or another person that carries out brokering services from the Union into the territory of a third country;
Amendment 48 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 9
Article 2 – paragraph 9
9. ‘supplier of technical assistance’ means any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a Member State of the Union, or a legal person or partnership owned or controlled by such person, or another person which supplies technical assistance from the Union into the territory of a third country;
Amendment 62 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. An authorisation shall be required for the export of the dual-use items listed in Section A of Annex I.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. An authorisation shall be required for the export of the cyber-surveillance items listed in Section B of Annex I.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 71 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 75 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Authorisations for the export of non-listed items shall be granted for specific items and end-users. The authorisations shall be granted by the competent authority of the Member State where the exporter is resident or established or, in case when the exporter is a person resident or established outside the Union, by the competent authority of the Member State where the items are located. The authorisations shall be valid throughout the Union. The authorisations shall be valid for onetwo years, and may be renewed by the competent authority.
Amendment 118 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) The list of dual-uscyber-surveillance items set out in Section B of Annex I may be amended if this is necessary due to risks that the export of such items may pose as regards the commission of systematic and serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law or the essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, in particular violations of the freedom of expression, the freedom of assembly and the right to privacy in countries where internal repression and the absence of functioning rule of law mechanisms is assessed and reported on by the Commission. When listing an item, the following considerations shall be taken into account: the ability to make a clear and objective specification of the item, the foreign availability of the item outside of the Union, the ability to control effectively the export of the item as well as the controls by the international export control regimes. The Commission may decide to remove an item from the list in particular if in the course of the fast changing technological environment, the products meanwhile became a lower tie or mass products, easily available or technically easy modifiable.
Amendment 153 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, therefore, on the VP/HR, the Council and the Member States to ensure, as provided for in the TEU, consistency between the different areas of external action and to address these areas through a global and comprehensive approach and to use all the possibilities provided for in the Treaty, especially the mechanisms contained in Article 42(6) TEU and Article 46 TEU on Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), and in Article 44 TEU on the implementation of a CSDP task by a group of Member States, in order to achieve a faster, more efficient and more flexible deployment of missions and operations;
Amendment 188 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is furthermore convinced that Article 41(2) TEU applies to the operating expenditure of EDA and PESCO, provided that such expenditure is not directly linked to the implementation of a military mission as referred to in Article 42(1) TEU, to defence operations of a Member State where it is the victim of an armed aggression on its territory, or to defence operations of Member States where they fulfil their obligation of aid and assistance under Article 42(7) TEU; welcomes the activation of Article 42 (7) on the mutual defence clause;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. IEmphasises that achieving the objectives of the CSDP to strengthen the Union's operational capacity to act externally for peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security as provided for in the TEU is more than ever necessary in a fast deteriorating security environment; is convinced that the Union’s security and defence will be stronger as we stand united; takes the view that the EU needs to develop an effective system for European burden-sharing for its own security and defence, which is not yet the case;
Amendment 350 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that the EU Battlegroup system should be brought under PESCO, alongside the creation of a European-level headquarterspermanent strategic civil-military headquarter with a permanent military operational component; considers that other European multinational structures such as the European Air Transport Command, Eurocorps and OCCAR should also be brought under PESCO; considers that the EU’s privileges and immunities should apply to those multinational structures being part of PESCO;
Amendment 396 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Reiterates that the relationship between the CSDP and NATO offers a political opportunity for collaboration and complementarity at every level; recalls that, within the current international context and in view of the deterioration of security, a comprehensive and wider strategic partnership between the EU and NATO is needed, with the aim of developing joint capabilities and avoiding duplication of actions;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the humanitarian aid system is dangerously overstretched and that it will never be sufficient to respond to forced displacement crises, in particular given the protracted nature of a majority of them; welcomes therefore the new policy framework outlined in the Commission communication on ‘Forced Displacement and Development’ of April 2016; notes the importance of promotinga comprehensive and more sustainable approach on migration including the promotion of closer humanitarian- development links and the need to engage with different partners – governments, local authorities, civil society, including refugees themselves, and the private sector – to develop targeted evidence-based strategies to tackle this challenge; calls for an increased cooperation with the UN, and other actors, including increased financial contributions for UNHCR; stresses, in this context, the need for improved living conditions in refugee camps, especially in terms of health and education for women and children;
Amendment 256 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that the resettlement of forcibly displaced persons is a responsibility of the international community; considers it crucial to implement as a matter of urgency a coordinated response in third countries to grant asylum for people in need of international protection, instead of leaving the burden on the front-line states or countries neighbouring conflict zones; calls for the Common European Asylum System to also allow requests for asylum, as well as the processing of asylum claims, to take place outside the EU or at the EU's external borders; highlights the fact that financial support is outpaced by the scope and scale of displacement, compounded by the lack of solutions to address the root causes of this forced displacement;
Amendment 327 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that EU external action should be forward-looking instead of mainly reactive with changing objectives in response to new crises; recalls that the migration phenomenon stems from a complex set of causes such as armed conflicts, a growing population, poverty, insufficient job creation, political instability and climate change;
Amendment 364 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for better protection of the EU's external borders with the goal of preventing irregular entry into the EU, tackling human smuggling and preventing loss of life at sea; welcomes, in this context, the creation of the European Border and Coast Guard, building on Frontex, which will help to manage migration more effectively; stresses, nevertheless, the need for more financial and technical help for border protection for all South-eastern EU Member States, EU candidate countries and other partner countries in the region; welcomes the EU- Turkey agreement, which can be seen as a model for tackling migratory influx;
Amendment 369 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the new Partnership Framework with third countries as a signal of real political action; welcomes the two- pronged approach of the Partnership Framework to include short term objectives such as saving lives in the Mediterranean sea and increasing the rate of returns to countries of origin and transit as well as long term objectives such as tackling root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement through reinforced EU support to third countries for capacity building and by advancing their political, social and economic situation; stresses that the success of the approach outlined in the communication of June 2016 depends on the EU’s capacity to offer real, commonly agreed incentives to third countries and is concerned by the limited offer mainly focused on border management or Assisted Voluntary Return schemes, which – while essential and needed – constitute only a partial response to the situation; highlights the need to balance and complement this response, focusing on the development of local economies, qualification and regional mobility and improved levels of protection in countries of transit and origin;
Amendment 395 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. ExpStresses concerns regarding the quantitative approach in the new Partnership Framework and the related ‘migration compacts’, which see the ‘measurable increases in the number and rate of returns’ as one of the EU’s main goals, as the number of returns clearly depends on the nature of migration flows and on the situations in the countries of origin; stresses that the short-term objectives of the "migration compacts" should focus on how best to address the challenges faced by third countries, including by developing legal migration channels, as a result of which the levels of irregular migration and death tolls in the Mediterranean will decrease;
Amendment 523 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the use of common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions such as EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia, which should be further strengthened as a means of protecting the EU's external borders, cooperation with NATO, and EU initiatives such as Europol’s Joint Operational Team (JOT) Mare to gather intelligence and fight smugglers, while underlining that global mobility should not be considered a threat; recommends the use of CSDP tools for early warning (forecasting), mediation and conflict resolution, while stressing the importance of starting to plan for durable solutions as early as possible in conflict situations;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the UN General Assembly resolution 70/173 of 17 December 2015 on the Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Amendment 35 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, andonly possible because of the European Union's determined and persistent commitment; underlines that the Europe is now responsible for not simplyan Union should now contribute to ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for and to maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EU;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran onStrongly opposes the use of the death penalty in Iran; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; underlines that the European Union does not stand in the way of permitted business activity with Iran, and will not stand in the way of international firms or financial institutions' engaging with Iran, as long as they follow all applicable laws; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the promotion of civic education and democratic engagement and for the continuation of technical and capacity-building support for civil society groups, since these have proven to be of fundamental importance for democratic transition and overall development, government accountability, and monitoring of respect for human rights, including the protection of women;
Amendment 150 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for an increase in EU aid to Tunisia through the ENI and for the coordination of international aid to Tunisia; encourages partnerships with other interested global and regional donor countries and organisations, and in particular, measures promoting investment in the manufacturing, agriculture and IT sector which would boost employment; notes that the tourism sector has been dramatically impacted by the attacks in 20145 and, considering the measures implemented since then by the Tunisian authorities, calls on the Member States to reassess the security situation as quickly as possible;
Amendment 179 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for a stronger fight against corruption (for example by designating an independent authority to oversestrengthening the capacity and effectivity of the Tunisian Anti-Corruption Agency to ensure the proper functioning of public administration and the regularity of public procurement) particularly in the context of the growing underground economy with a view to achieving a more efficient and transparent decision-making process and to establishing a better environment for investment and business;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas reaching a common understanding of democracy, the rule of law and human rights is a basic prerequisite for deeper cooperation between the EU and the five countries of Central Asia in areas of mutual interest, in the very meaning of the term ‘partnership’ as vested in the Partnership Cooperation Agreements; whereas the overall situation of democracy and human rights in the region remains to various degrees poor and deeply worrying;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Shares the view that a differentiated and conditional approach should be applied in order to achieve better results both bilaterally and regionally; believes that regional programmes, such as those for border management, drugs and trafficking, transport and energy, should be tailor-made so as to target interested parties, and could therefore benefit from participation in them being confined to a limited or flexible number of countries of the region, possibly also including Afghanistan, Iran, and Mongolia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the opinion that development aid should be disbursed only in countries with a genuine interest in the alleviation of poverty and equal and sustainable socio- economic progress, and that those countries must demonstrate efficient anti- corruption policies and allow the EU to monitor implementation; questions, in this respect, the rationale for and cost- effectiveness of the aid to Turkmenistan which will graduate from bilateral aid in 2017, and of that to Uzbekistan; requests that the policy be reviewed should improvements occur; encourages the VP/HR to help foster progress in this field;
Amendment 277 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Encourages the EU to enhance connectivity by identifying, together with the countries from Central Asia, fields of intensified cooperation, especially with regard to transport and energy; stresses that priority should be given to the integration of Central Asian countries among and between each other as well as into international markets and corridors;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 321 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages the EU to increase its dialogue on Central Asia with relevant regional and international organisations as well as with neighbours of the Central Asian countries and other active states in the region;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2104(INI)
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 #
2015/2104(INI)
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 #
2015/2104(INI)
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 #
2015/2104(INI)
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 #
2015/2104(INI)
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 #
2015/2104(INI)
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 #
2015/2104(INI)
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;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens from this course of action and to intercept them at the point of exit; stresses that countries in the Middle East, North Africa and the Western Balkans must be supported in their efforts to stem the flow of foreign fighters;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the procedure for nominating candidates for elections to the European Parliament varies considerably from Member State to Member State and from party to party, in particular as regards transparency and democratic standards;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas although Article 10(2) of the Electoral Act expressly prohibits the early publication of the results of elections, such results have been made public in the past; whereas a harmonised time for the close of polling in all Member States, and at least for the submission of postal votes, would contribute strongly to the common European character of the European elections and would reduce the possibility of their outcome being influenced if election results in some Member States are made public before the close of polling in all Member States;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 109 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T b (new)
Recital T b (new)
Tb. whereas a fixed electoral period for the European elections would increase voter interest; whereas a fixed period which includes as few national holidays as possible would boost turnout;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Proposes that the visibility of European political parties be enhanced by placingmaking it possible for their names and logos to be placed on the ballot papers, and recommends that the same should also appear on posters and other material used in European election campaigns, since those measures would render European elections more transparent and improve the democratic manner in which they are conducted, as citizens will be able to clearly link their vote with the impact it has on the size of a European political group in the European Parliament;
Amendment 157 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 177 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 199 #
2015/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Determines to give Parliament the right to fix the electoral period for elections to the European Parliament after consulting the Council, and proposes that this period should always end on the second Sunday in May;
Amendment 234 #
2015/2035(INL)
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3b Member States shall allow national parties to have information about their membership of European political parties included on the ballot paper.
Amendment 264 #
2015/2035(INL)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The counting of postal votes shall begin in all Member States once the polls have closed in the Member State whose voters vote last within the period referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 266 #
2015/2035(INL)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 244 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that President Xi Jinping is trying to give a new attractive face to Chinese politics through an attitude of openness and to impress world leaders by projecting both accessibility and powerful self-confidence; points out, however, that President Xi is not the new attractive face of Chinese politics for the country's civil rights activists, lawyers, journalists, bloggers, and academics,cademics and other representatives of the civil society who find their freedom curbed in a way not seen since decades;
Amendment 396 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that a strong contradiction exists between the official Chinese aspiration to the universality of human rights and the worsening human rights situation; is deeply worried that more than 100 human rights lawyers and activists have been detained or questioned by Chinese police; calls on the Chinese authorities to release those in custody and to ensure that they can exercise their profession without hindrance;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the ENP remains a strategic priority of the European Union's foreign policy;
Amendment 382 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to implement conditionality in relation to reform processes; emphasises that the EU cannot compromise its fundamental values and should avoid creating double standards; stresses that countries that are making progress in implementing reforms and following European policy should be granted more substantial support; stresses, however, that for ENP countries that do not seek to engage in all policy areas with the EU, a realistic and pragmatic approach is necessary which reflects each country's specific needs and common interests they share with the EU;
Amendment 497 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the importance of the regional dimension of the ENP and the need to promote and contribute to regional integration by means of regional cooperation programmes; underlines that an enhanced economic cooperation among the ENP countries is necessary to achieve stability and prosperity in the European neighbourhood;
Amendment 254 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that EU-Russia relations must henceforth be based on the rule of law and on preconditioned dialogue, whereby the EU would be ready to relaunch cooperation with the authorities in Moscow on the condition that Russia unambiguously and without pretence takes its share of responsibility and fully implements the Minsk Agreements; stresses that the full implementation of the Minsk Agreements remains the only way forward towards a sustainable political solution based on full respect for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity; stresses that in order to ensure that such a dialogue – if renewed (for which the return of Crimea to Ukraine would be a prerequisite) – is not conducted at the expense of European values, standards and international commitments, it would be necessary to specify very clearly the EU’s expectations of Russia, along with the retaliatory measures it would take should Russia not keep to its commitments;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Firmly supports the swift creation of a robust European Energy Union, specifically the interconnection of national energy networks in order to reduce considerably the dependence of individual Member States and countries of the Western Balkans that are not member of the European Union on external energy suppliers; is of the firm conviction that the challenges to and vulnerability of European solidarity, and the exposure of individual Member States and countries of the Western Balkans that are not member of the European Union, to the illegitimate use of energy as a political and diplomatic bargain chip can only be combatted efficiently through the full implementation of the Third Energy package and the completion of a transparent, integrated, synchronised and resilient European internal energy market;
Amendment 1235 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Member States may exempt the competent authorities from keeping a register of establishments or undertakings which collect or transport quantities of non- hazardous waste not exceeding 20 tonnes and of hazardous waste not exceeding 2 tonnes annually.
Amendment 1241 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Amendment 38 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the ‘polycrisis’es currently faced by the Union, including its financial, economic, social and migratory consequences, have all led to the rejection by a growing part of the population of the current European Union;
Amendment 49 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas progress towards a Union that can really deliver on and achieve its goals are impaired by a failure of governance owing to a continuous and systematic search for unanimity in the Council (which is still based on the so- called Luxembourg Compromise) and the lack of a credible single executive authority enjoying full democratic legitimacy and competence to take effective action across a wide spectrum of policies; whereas recent examples such as the uncontrolled migration flow, the slow clean-up of our banks after the outbreak of the financial crisis and the lack of an immediate common response to the internal and external threat of terrorism have aptly demonstrated the Union’s incapacity tocumbersomeness in responding effectively and quickly;
Amendment 79 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, instead of fostering the Union, the system whereby Member States make progress at different speeds in accordance with their different capacities and circumstances, further reinforced in the Lisbon Treaty, which introduced new formal methods of enhanced cooperation, has increased the complexity of the Union and accentuated its ‘variable geometry’emphasised its differences; whereas more and more Member States are declining to agree on the goals and prefer ‘à la carte’piecemeal solutions, some of them even unilaterally;
Amendment 90 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, in the field of the euro and monetary policy, the United Kingdom obtained a permanent derogation from joining (Protocol No 15), Denmark has a constitutional exemption (Protocol No 16), Sweden has ceased to follow the euro convergence criteria and the possibility of Greece leaving the single currency has been openly discussed in the European Council;
Amendment 98 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, as regards Schengen, the free movement of people and the resulting abolition of internal border controls, all formally integrated into the Treaties, ‘opt- outs’ were given to the UK and Ireland; whereas four other Member States are also not taking part, but have the obligation to do so, while ‘opt-ins’ were accorded to three countries outside the European Union; whereas this fragmentation not only prevents the total abolition of some remaining internal borders, but also hindersposes difficulties for the establishment of a true internal market and of a fully integrated area of freedom, security and justice;
Amendment 107 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, last but not least, this ‘variable geometry’ these differences endanger the uniform application of EU law, leads to unnexcessiveary complexity in terms of governance, jeopardises the cohesion of the Union and undermineshe EU, endanger its cohesion and solidarity among its citizens;
Amendment 131 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, while Article 16 of the TSCG provides that within five years of the date of entry into force (before 1 January 2018) the necessary steps must have been taken to incorporate the Fiscal Compact into the legal framework of the Union, it is clear that the resilience of the euro area, including the completion of the banking union, cannot be achieved without further fiscal deepening steps together withsteps towards the establishment of a more reliable, effective and democratic form of governance; whereas this will complete the current Stability and Growth Pact, which, ever since it came into existence, even after its reform by the so- called six-pack and two-pack, has never been applied for any obvious political reasons;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas this new system of governance implies a genuine governments equipped to formulate and implement the commonjointly decided monetary, fiscal and macro- economic policies that the euro area desperately needs and must be endowed with a treasury and budget commensurate with the scale of the tasks at hand; whereas this; whereas many further considerations would requires, in addition to measures within the existing primary law, a reform of the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the European Union is a constitutional system based on the rule of law; whereas the Treaties musthad to be changed to give the European Court of Justice (ECJ) jurisdiction over all aspects of EU law, in particular common foreign and security policy (Article 24(1) TEU) and monetary and economic policy (Article 126(10) TFEU);
Amendment 208 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas these changes in the Union’s primary law have become unavoidable, as regrettablyare controversial, as none of the ‘passerelle clauses’ provided for in the Lisbon Treaty with a view to facilitating the reform of the Union’s governance have been deployed, and are unlikely to be so in the present circumstances; whereas this is in sharp contrast with the attitude of the European Council in the matter of the envisaged reduction in the number of members of the European Commission, where the ‘let-out’ clause was used instantly;
Amendment 218 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas clarifications are still needed as regards the European elections and on the matter of who leads the Un, amongst other reasons, the possible exit of the United Kingdom demands yet more clarification with regards to the European elections; whereas, despite the outcome of the 2014 European parliamentary elections having for the first time led directly to the nomination of the candidate for President of the Commission, a clear direct democratic link is still lacking, although the European Council has agreed to review the ‘Spitzenkandidat’ process in time for 201918; whereas, moreover, there is still confusion – not least among third parties – aboutcitizens can barely comprehend the interrelationship of the Presidents of the Commission and the European Council; __________________ 18 EUCO conclusions of 27 June 2014. EUCO conclusions of 27 June 2014.
Amendment 233 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas, finally, the urgency for reform of the Union has been dramatically increased by the United Kingdom’s decision, through a referendum, to leave the European Union has brought in a period of reflection which must urgently be used to sound out acceptance for potential solutions; whereas it is crystal clear that the negotiations to set out the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal also need to take account of the framework for its future relationship with the Union; whereas this agreement must be negotiated in accordance with Article 218(3) TFEU and be concluded on behalf of the Union by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament;
Amendment 246 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas the UK’s decision creates an opportunity to reduce and drastically simplify the ‘variable geometry’ility and complexity of the Union; whereas it offers at least the opportunity to clarify what membership of the Union really means; and what could beereas a clear structure is required in the future for the EU’s relationship with non- members in our periphery (the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, Ukraine, etc.); whereas the founding fathers of the Union had already envisaged a type of ‘associate status’;
Amendment 263 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the time of crisis management by means of ad hoc and incremental decisions has passed, as it only leads to measures that are often too little, too late; is convinced that it is nowhas long been time to addressremedy the shortcomings of the governance of the European Union by undertaking a comprehensive, in-depth reformview of the Lisbon Treaty; whereas short and medium term solutions which can be realised within the existing Treaties are needed at first;
Amendment 314 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 356 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the ‘Union method’ is the only method for legislating which ensures that all interests, especially the common European interest, are taken into account; understands by ‘Union method’ that the Commission as part of its competence as the executive initiates legislation, Parliament and the Council representing respectively the citizens and the states decide by majority voting, and the Court of Justice oversees and provides ultimate judicial control;
Amendment 387 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Proposes that the next revision of the Treaties should rationalise the current disorderly ‘variable geometry’, i.e. ‘l’Europe à la carte’,distinctions by ending the disruptive practice of opt-outs, opt-ins and exceptions;
Amendment 404 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recommends that, instead of these multiple derogations, a type of ‘associate status’status which needs to be defined in more detail could be proposed to those states in the periphery that only want to participate on the sideline, i.e. in some specific Union policies; this status should be accompanied by obligations corresponding to the associated rights;
Amendment 418 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that this new type of ‘associate status’ could also be one of the possible outcomes to respect the will of the majority of the citizens of the United Kingdom to leave the EU; stresses that this wish must be respected, given that the withdrawal of the United Kingdom, as one of the larger Member States, and as the largest non- euro-area member, affects the strength and the institutional balance of the Union – a new situation that adds to the need for revision of the Treaties;
Amendment 487 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that neither the Stability and Growth Pact norand the ‘no bail-out’ clause (Article 125 TFEU) provide the intended solutions, and that they have furthermore lost credibility in their current form, as the pact has been infringed by several Member States without political or legal consequences, while Greece has been bailed out on a large scale on three occasionsform a stable framework for economic control, but is concerned, as the pact has been infringed by several Member States without political or legal consequences, and considers that, above all because of excessive deficits in several Member States, macroeconomic adjust programmes were necessary;
Amendment 494 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the improvements brought by the European Semester, the six- pack and the two-pack aimed at addressing these issues, but concludes that they have not solved the problems; believes, moreover, that they have contributed to making the system overly complex, are not binding with regard to country-specific recommendations and do not cover spill- over effects between one Member State and another, or to the euro area or the EU as a wholemust be used and consistently implemented;
Amendment 575 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses, however, that conditionality in thisany new debtincentive instrument will only be credible if complemented by an insolvency procedure for sovereigns, which will not only provide predictability to the markets in the event of an insolvent state, but also safeguard market discipline for both Member States and private creditors;
Amendment 597 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 674 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers it necessary to endow the European Central Bank with the status of lpreserve the independernce of last resort enjoying the full powers of a federal reserve bthe European Central Bank;
Amendment 705 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls, finally, for the banking union to be completed as soon as possible on the basis of a fast-track timelinegradually completed;
Amendment 788 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Is of the opinion, while reiterating that more progress could and should be made under the terms of the Lisbon Treaty, including as regards use of the provisions to act by qualified majority voting, that the Vice-President / High Representative should be named EU Foreign Minister and be supported in her efforts to become the main external representative of the European Union in international fora, not least at the level of the UN; considers it essential that, owing to the broad and heavy workload, the Foreign Minister should be able to appoint political deputies; proposes a review of the functionality of the current European External Action Service;
Amendment 845 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Proposes transforming the Commission into the principle executive authority or government of the Union with the aim of strengthening the ‘Union method’, increasing transparency and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of action taken at the level of the European Union;
Amendment 913 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes that, despite the prohibition in Article 15(1) TEU, the European Council has undertaken various legislative initiatives; proposes abolishing Article 15(1) and integrating the European Council into a Council of States that could engage legitimately in the law- making process and provide direction and coherence to the other specialised Council configurations, and expressly calls for compliance with Article 15(1);
Amendment 1014 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Believes, finally, that the current Treaty ratification procedure is too rigid to befit such a supranational polity as the European Union; proposes allowing amendments to the Treaties to come into force if not by an EU-wide referendum then after being ratified by a qualified majority of four-fifths of the Member States, having obtained the consent of Parliament; correspondingly, once this threshold has been met, Member States which still decline to ratify the amended Treaty should decide, in accordance with their own constitutional requirements, whether to start the process of secession or to opt for an associate statuvery lengthy and linked with political uncertainties;
Amendment 1037 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Is of the opinion that the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome would be an appropriate moment to modernise the European Union and to start a Convention with the purpose of making the European Union ready for the decades ahead;
Amendment 233 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. is convinced that in order to achieve long-lasting security in regions that have already been freed from ISIS or other terrorist groups, it is necessary to further stabilise those areas; points out that this can happen by means of providing humanitarian aid, demining programmes and policing;