26 Amendments of Urmas PAET related to 2015/0302M(NLE)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 16 Octo9 November 20178 on Afghanistan,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Geneva ministerial conference on Afghanistan on 27-28 November 2018,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to the EU Country Roadmap for Engagement with civil society in Afghanistan 2018-2020,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)
Citation 22 b (new)
– having regard to the Tashkent Conference on Afghanistan on 26-27 of March 2018,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Afghanistan is at a crucial point, meaning that if further efforts are not taken, then all of the effort, progress, and sacrifice so far put into the development of Afghanistan willrisks to be lost;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Afghanistan is at a crucial point, meaning that if further efforts are not taken, then all of the effort, progress, and sacrifice so far put into the development of Afghanistan will be lostare at risk;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Union and its Member States are collectively the largest international donor to Afghanistan and its people; according to the Multiannual Indicative programme for Afghanistan (MIP 2014-2020), a new development funding of €1.4 billion for the period 2014-2020 is allocated;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Remains committed to supporting the Afghan Government in its efforts to build a secure and stable future for the people of Afghanistan by undertaking key reforms in order to further improve governance and the rule of law, to fight terrorism and extremism, to achieve sustainable peace and development, to build legitimate, democratic institutions, to promote the respect of human rights, including women’s rights, to fight corruption, to counter narcotics, to improve fiscal sustainability and to foster inclusive economic growth;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Remains committed to supporting the Afghan Government in its efforts to build a secure and stable future for the people of Afghanistan by undertaking key reforms in order to further improve governance and the rule of law, to build legitimate, democratic institutions, to promote the respect of human rights, including women’s rights, to fight corruption, to counter narcotics, to improve fiscal sustainability and to foster inclusive economic growth and rural development;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the importance of continuing support of the EU and international community to achieve and preserve the stability and development of Afghanistan;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underscores that the long-term development of Afghanistan will depend on accountability of governance, the sustainable provision of human security, reduction of poverty, the protection of fundamental freedoms and human rights, and the creation by the country’s government of an environment that enables further foreign investment;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan is needed and all efforts should be directed towards that most urgent objective;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned of the highly volatile security situation in Afghanistan with continuing high number of incidents, especially the deteriorating security conditions in the North; is concerned about the worsening effect of the conflict on the civilian population in which in the first half of 2018 the conflict caused the highest number of civilian deaths in a six- month period since 2009;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that support and positive co-operation from neighbouring countries and, regional powers and Central Asia, in particular China, Iran, India, Russia and Pakistan, are essential to the stabilisation and development of Afghanistan; regrets that a stable and successful Afghanistan is not always the end goal for these regional actors;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of Afghanistan´s infrastructure and regional development as fundamental elements to improve trade and connectivity between Central Asia and South Asia countries generating, as well, a stabilising factor in the region;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned about the ongoing territorial gains of the Taliban and various terrorist groups and strongly condemns attacks committed by them against Afghan civilians, security forces, institutions and civil society; reiterates its full commitment to fighting all forms of terrorism and pays tribute to all coalition and Afghan forces and civilians who have paid the ultimate price for a democratic, secure and stable Afghanistan;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned about the territorial gains of the Taliban and various terrorist groups, including IS, and attacks committed by them against Afghan civilians, security forces, institutions and civil society; reiterates its full commitment to fighting all forms of terrorism and pays tribute to all coalition and Afghan forces and civilians who have paid the ultimate price for a democratic, secure and stable Afghanistan;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises the need to continue and enhance the fight against narcotics as Afghanistan economy is highly dependent on poppy production and whereas this illicit drug trade is used by the Taliban to fund its operations; notes that opium from Afghanistan is the main source of heroin in the EU; calls on Afghanistan to fight against the illicit mining, which is the second largest source of funding for terrorist organisations;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underscores that combating terrorism and its financing is key to creating an environment conducive to security in Afghanistan; underlines the need to fight radicalisation, extremism and recruitment of terrorist organisations;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Welcomes the first ceasefire period since 2001, Eid al-Fitr, which demonstrated a widespread desire for peace among Afghans; calls for Taliban to adhere to the calls of Afghan president for a new ceasefire period;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the EU financial package for Afghanistan launched at the Geneva ministerial conference on 27-28 November 2018 in the amount of 474 million euros, which is intended to support Afghanistan public sector to sustain its reform and fight against corruption, as well as development of human rights and democratic governance, the peace process, work towards achieving gender equality, justice sector reform as well as challenges in migration and forced displacement;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports and endorses the Government of Afghanistan’s new counter- narcotics strategy, backed by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); notes that it is critical to generate tangible and sustainable alternatives vis-a-vis poppy production and its producers;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Is concerned about the growing number of more violent and deliberate attacks on health facilities, health workers and the targeting of civilian infrastructure; urges all parties to respect their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law to prevent attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructures;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Stresses the need to work towards decreasing the mortality rate of women giving birth as well as newly born children;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need to address high rate of unemployment and fight against poverty in order to work towards achieving peace and stability in the country;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8 a (new)
Subheading 8 a (new)
Migration Is concerned about the unprecedented numbers of returning migrants mainly from Pakistan and Iran and to a lesser extent from Europe; is concerned about the lack of standing integrational policies from the Afghan authorities to manage the present returnees; is convinced that proper integration of migrants is crucial to ensure stability in the country;