11 Amendments of Fabio Massimo CASTALDO related to 2023/2125(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the inconsistency of the EU strategy to support and defend democracy in Russia has contributed to the Kremlin regime’s continued crackdown on independent civil society and media and the suppression of all rights and freedoms of the Russian people over the last few decades, ultimately leading to the destruction of Russia’s constitutional statehood and to the establishment of dictatorship in Russia;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU’s objective in this war is Ukraine’s victory, to be accomplished with the support from a broad coalition of liberal democracies and like-minded partners; whereas this victory is necessary not only for the sake of Ukraine, but for that of the whole democratic world;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas since 24 February 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU has been providing substantial military and budgetary support to make Ukraine capable of defeating Russia and its proxies; whereas the EU has adopted 11 packages of sanctions against Russia to strategically weaken its military capacity and has taken a number of steps to drastically reduce its dependency on Russia’s fossil fuel with the objective to reach complete independence before the end of the decade; whereas the EU supports the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s leaders and their allies for the crime of aggression against Ukraine; whereas the EU’s financial institutions, together with those of G-7 countries, have frozen the assets and reserves of the Central Bank of Russia in response to Russia’s aggression and these assets should be used to support Ukraine’s reconstruction;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas a decisive Ukrainian victory against Russia could open a window of opportunity for fundamental political changes in Russia, potentially led by the Russian people and resulting in the fall of the Kremlin regime; whereas this may lead to major political transformations in the broader region of Eastern Europe, including Belarus;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU, its partners and allies should not be afraid of these transformations but should be ready to face uncertain scenarios and heightened volatility;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas in recent decades Putin and his Kremlin regime have been doing everything possible to convince the western democracies that democracy in Russia is not possible; whereas the strategy of liberal democracies should maintain that the Russian nation, like other Eastern European nations (such as Ukraine or Belarus), is aspiring, and is able, to live in a democracy;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU has to be ready for and help the transformation of Russia into a democracy when such an opportunity arises in the near to medium-term;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Emphasizes the importance of strategic preparedness and proactive engagement: while a democratic transition in Russia is undoubtedly the most desirable outcome, it is crucial to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the fall of the Russian dictatorship, as it may lead to a period of significant instability in the region, with unpredictable consequences both within the country and its neighbouring states;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Recognizes the need for the European Union, in collaboration with its democratic partners, to develop and have in place various strategies tailored to address different potential scenarios so as to avoid being a passive and reactive actor in the face of regional turbulence but rather to position itself to positively influence and shape the post-conflict landscape;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Calls on the European External Action Service and relevant EU institutions to work closely with democratic partners to formulate and continuously update contingency plans that should encompass diplomatic, economic, and political measures that can be swiftly deployed to mitigate potential risks and capitalize on opportunities emerging from the evolving situation after the fall of the Russian dictatorship;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. acknowledges the potential and importance of political and economic cooperation between Russia and the EU following Ukraine's victory and Russia's transition towards democracy, but underscores the importance of maintaining a steadfast EU commitment, even in the event of improved relations and collaboration, in reducing dependency on Russian raw materials and fossil fuels in order to not compromise EU strategic goals for energy independence and insulate itself from potential geopolitical risks;