2 Amendments of Ernest URTASUN related to 2020/2206(INI)
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reiterates its strong support for the preservation and full implementation by all sides of the JCPOA as an integral part of global multilateral order and non- proliferation regime and contribution to the regional security in the Middle East; rejects the unilateral, extraterritorial re- imposition of sanctions by the United States following its withdrawal from the JCPOA, as it undermines the EU’s legitimate economic and foreign policy interests, in particular by hindering humanitarian trade with Iran, which at the time of COVID-19 causes severe humanitarian crisis; calls on the U.S. to unconditionally re-join the JCPOA, which should go hand in hand with Iran reverting to full compliance with its commitments under the agreement; calls on France, Germany and United Kingdom as signatures of the JCPOA, the EU, and its Member States to build up their unity, deterrence and resilience against secondary sanctions from third countries, and to implement measures to safeguard the EU’s legitimate interests, including through a full operationalization of INSTEX.
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Fully supports the efforts of the EU HR/VP for Foreign and Security Policy to safeguard the JCPOA; in view of the existing rivalries in the Gulf region, calls on him to intensify political dialogue with the regional countries with an aim to promote de-escalation and inclusive regional security architecture, which would address legitimate concerns and interests of all parties, in line with the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions of 10 January 2020; calls on HR/VP, in this respect, to consider appointing a special envoy for the Gulf region to facilitate that task