Activities of Afzal KHAN related to 2015/2063(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015 - Rachida Dati)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Believes strongly that the fight against terrorism can only be successful if a holistic approach is taken, addressing and tackling the root causes of radicalisation in Europe while ensuring that the common European foreign and security policies tackle terrorist threats and their causes around the world; calls on the EU to increase its activeness and effectiveness in conflict prevention and resolution;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph - 1 b (new)
Paragraph - 1 b (new)
-1b. Stresses that for counter-terrorism efforts to be effective, the ideological narrative underpinning the actions of the extremist groups should be challenged; calls on the EU to engage in dialogue and cooperate with non-violent Islamist movements, moderate Muslim leaders and representatives of civil society in that respect; encourages promoting inter-faith dialogue in individual countries, regions, within Europe and third countries and globally;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counter-terrorism initiatives at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including through working in partnership; encourages increasing its counter-terrorism cooperation with neighbouring countries and regional actors;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that there is no common global definition for terrorism; highlights that joint counter-terrorism efforts with third countries should not be a tool to stifle political opposition or target ethnic minorities; stresses that human rights must be at the core of the counter terrorism strategies and cooperation in order to ensure that the implementation does not undermine their purpose, which is to protect and maintain a democratic society;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the root causes of terrorism can often be found in poor and non- inclusive governance; calls on the EU to increase its efforts in assisting to create stable societies and nation building in post conflict and fragile states, to enhance security and respect for the rule of law;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the EU to increase its cooperation with regional partners in order to curb arms trafficking, targeting in particular the countries where terrorism originates, and to follow closely the export of armaments that could be exploited by terrorists; calls also on strengthening foreign policy tools and engagement with third countries to counter financing of terrorist organisations;