Activities of Javi LÓPEZ related to 2019/2136(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report
Amendments (27)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas new, multidimensional challenges have emerged in recent years, such as the proliferation of arms of mass destruction, agreements on the non- proliferation of weapons being called into question, the exacerbation of regional conflicts that have given rise to population displacement, competition for natural resources, energy dependency, climate change, the consolidation of failed states, terrorism, transnational organised crime, cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns;
Amendment 30 #
E. whereas the world is facing a global shift of powers with geopolitical competition being a leading trend in foreign politics that requires quick and adequate response mechanisms and capabilities;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas new political forces are pushing for their own global and regional ambitions with unpredictable consequences for global security, and whereas Europe is running the risk of being side-lined when it comes to decision-making and will be seriously disadvantaged as a result;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that at a moment when competing powers are increasingly challenging the rules-based global order, we, as Europeans, must defend multilateralism, international law, democracy and human rights, and the interests of Europe and Europeans;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that at a moment when competing powers are increasingly challenging the rules-based global order, we, as Europeans, must defend multilateralism, international law, democracy and human rights, and respect for the rule of law;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that multilateralism is at the centre of the EU’s efforts to prevent and solve conflicts; strongly supports, in this regard, 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 an unacceptable interference with the EU legitimate economic and foreign policy interests;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that multilateralism is at the centre of the EU’s efforts to prevent and solve conflicts, and is the best way of guaranteeing transnational political dialogue, peace and a stabilised global order;
Amendment 117 #
5. Believes that the European Union needs to take on a global leadership role and unlock its political potential to think and act like a geopolitical power while defending and promoting its common values and interests in the world; reaffirms the need to secure ‘EU strategic autonomy’; fully supports the Commission President’s decision to transform the EU’s executive branch into a ‘geopolitical commission’;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the European Union needs to be able to react to crises more rapidly and effectively, including by stepping up civil and military missions under the common security and defence policy, and should put a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Union has to switch from a responsive to an anticipatory approach and team up with like-minded partners to defend the global rule-based order founded on international law; recalls that the EU’s CFSP is based on partnership and multilateralism, which help to unite the relevant regional and global powers; underlines the urgent need to explore new forms of alliances and find innovative mechanisms for cooperation, developing smart multilateralism;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Union has to switch from a responsive to an anticipatory approach and team up with like-minded partners to defend the global rule-based order founded on international law; recalls that the EU’s CFSP is based on partnership and multilateralism, which help to unite the relevant regional and global powers; underlines the urgent need to explore new, flexible forms of alliances and find innovative mechanisms for cooperation;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to build up their unity, deterrence and resilience against secondary sanctions from third countries, and be prepared to adopt countermeasures against any country that harms European legitimate interests through secondary sanctions;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Promotes an EU foreign policy that will unite the EU institutions and all foreign ministries behind a common and strong EU-level foreign policy, in which it wholeheartedly supports the vital role of the High Representative / Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; emphasises the need to build ad hoc coalitions to strengthen EU cohesion and democratic legitimacy;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underscores that the European Union must use its existing instruments more effectively and act in a more unified and coherent way in order to improve its decision-making processes, in which the European External Action Service (EEAS) plays a pivotal role;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Emphasises the EU’s role as a standard-bearer for the universal value of liberal democracy, claiming it as the best of the global systems of political organisation at a time when it is being called into question by major powers;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages the EU to further prioritise conflict prevention and mediation; underlines that this approach delivers a high degree of EU added value in political, social, economic and security terms; recalls that conflict prevention and mediation activities help to assert the presence and credibility of the EU on the international scene; highlights Parliament’s valuable contribution in the field of mediation and dialogue, especially in the Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries, and calls for the further development of interinstitutional cooperation on mediation; reaffirms its support for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all Eastern Partnership countries in their internationally recognized borders and firmly rejects use of force or threats of use of force in conflict resolution;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises the importance of parliamentary assemblies as forums for cooperation and institutional dialogue, highlights the valuable contribution they make to European external action, also in the area of security and defence, and emphasises the need to promote their activities and guarantee the proper conduct of their work;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the VP/HR to launch a coherent and credible strategy for multilateral negotiations on regional de- escalation and confidence-building measures in the Persian Gulf, involving all the actors in the region; emphasizes that the EU´s capacity of diplomatic engagement with all the actors concerned is a strong asset that should be fully used for that end;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the VP/HR to promote a multidimensional biregional cooperation strategy with Latin America and the Caribbean in the area of security and defence, to advocate the joint defence of the multilateral order, the strengthening of cooperation in combating terrorism and organised crime and in combating climate change and its effects on social, political and economic stability, and to foster dialogue as a tool with which to achieve negotiated, peaceful settlements to the political conflicts we are witnessing;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises the importantfundamental role of the civil and military missions that form part of the CSDP in maint, and points out that those missions must be given the human and material resources required to maintaing peace, avoiding conflicts and strengthening international security;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 d (new)
Paragraph 28 d (new)
28d. Emphasises the vital contribution that women make in the area of security and defence, and that they must be included in decision-making and negotiations;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Emphasises the importance of strengthening and guaranteeing intelligence cooperation within the EU, given that terrorism is threatening our core European values as well as our security, and requires a multidimensional approach involving border authorities, the police, the courts and the intelligence services of all the Member States, as well as those of countries outside the EU;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Emphasises the need for a defence industry that uses taxpayers’ money effectively and efficiently, as well as the need for the EU to foster a more integrated internal market in defence goods, as well as a coordinated policy to support defence research and development, while safeguarding the interests of workers in the industry who may be affected during transition periods;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Points out the need for the Member States to comply with the EU code of conduct on arms exports and not to supply arms or dual-use equipment to regimes that systematically commit human rights abuses;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 e (new)
Paragraph 28 e (new)
28e. Emphasises the need to develop a tailor-made approach as regards the security of ethnic and cultural minorities, the LGBTI+ community and women;