22 Amendments of Urmas PAET related to 2018/2097(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the new world order is characterised by asymmetry, with numerous non-state actors becoming increasingly influential over the past decade: from NGOs advocating human rights, to transnational corporations influencing government policy, to social media activists calling for democratic change; whereas, nevertheless, no emergent state or non-state actor can impose an incontestable world view;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence, with decisions taken in Beijing or Washington having a direct impact on our lives; whereas, in turn, interdependence that has resulted in global public opinion becoming cognisant of transnational problems, which require transnational solutions;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the time has come for the European UnionIs convinced that the EU needs to takuse its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully- fledged, sovereign politicalpolitical, diplomatic and economic power in international relations thato helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and contribute to shapesing global governance;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possescommon EU action is the most effective way to preserve Europe´s interests and uphold its values; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and standards; believes, moreover, that under the protection of the EU, globalisation can rep, and that they together can best protect its citizens and from increasent an opportunity for EU citizens and not a threatd threats to their security, including in a global digital sphere;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regretcalls the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility as a global playerEU´s commitment to develop a Common Foreign and Security Policy guided by the values of democracy, rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms; stresses the need to speak with a united voice and ensure that their message is heard for this goal to be achieved; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard ourthe human rights, democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards of the EU;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
- a commitment to multilateralism, with the support of the UN system and regional organisations at its core and compliance with and upholding of the UN Charter and international law;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 4
Paragraph 5 – indent 4
- an emphasis on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and, institution building and development aid and cooperation;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to itse need for the EU to effectively promote the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been suc, among others and revise its strategies where necessfulary;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including political, trade, development, and diplomatic and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical influence and protect itsthe interests of the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that only a combination of effective multilateralism, joint soft power and credible hard power can be capable of confronting major security challenges, notably the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the violation of the security order in Europe, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, proxy wars, hybrid and information warfare, including digital aggression, and energy insecurity; highlights that these challenges also include the refugee crises in its humanitarian dimension, the genocide in Myanmar, the unpredictability and challenging aggressive behaviour of North Korea, the violation of international law by Russia and China’s growing military power, for which only a strong diplomatic response will suffice;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recalls that to ensure its long-term security, Europe needs political will and determination underpinned by a broad set of relevant policy instruments; believes that for the EU to be effective, credible and values-based global player, the EU must act together and focus its resources on strategic priorities;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; calls on the EEAS to engage with emerging powerother likeminded countries in the provision of global public goods such as peace and security, including by working together on crisis management operations around the world, climate change mitigation, financial stability, and clean air and water;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that deadlocks within the UN Security Council are impeding action by the international community and preventing crisis resolution; calls once again on the Member States to support reforms in the composition and functioning of the Security Council;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines the need to fight against terrorism and to target those groups which seek to encourage EU citizens to fight for their extremist cause; reiterates the need to establish a common strategy with international partners to address this global challenge; believes that diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal, including those for the improvement of political, social and economic conditions conducive to the establishment and preservation of peace;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to increase the EU’s ability to confront hybrid and cyber threats, to further strengthen the capacity of the EU and its partner countries to fight fake news and disinformation, to draw up clear criteria to facilitate the detection of fake news, to allocate more resources and turn the Stratcom task force into a fully-fledged unit within the EEAS; calls, in this regard, for the development of joint, comprehensive risk and vulnerability analysis capacities and methods, and for the EU’s resilience and strategic communication capabilities to be bolstered; stresses the role of independent media – both on- and offline – in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Unionstability of the EU; reiterates the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of promoting the reforms necessary for a rules based, cooperative political and economic international order with a focus on the rule of law, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic development, transport and energy connectivity and the digital agenda;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties with the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; believes that the prolongation of sanctions against individuals and entities in Russia is an inevitable outcome of the failure to implement the Minsk agreements;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is of the opinion that a more effective common foreign and security policy depends primarily on the establishment of common strategic priorities and visions; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability, spread largely because of failed or fragile states, and of forced and irregular migration; poverty, the lack of economic opportunities and access to education, social exclusion, armed conflicts, undemocratic and inefficient governance, corruption, climate change, increasing sectarianism, the threat of radicalisation and the spread of extremist ideologies;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Stresses that preserving peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region is in the interest of the EU and its member states; calls for all parties concerned in the region to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, in order to safeguard regional security; reiterates its commitment to supporting Taiwan´s participation in international organisations and activities;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the increased defence cooperation between EU Member States and steps taken to increase the EU’s military autonomy, namely the establishment of a European single command centre in Brussels for European military training missions, and removing obstacles to the deployment of EU Battlegroups; believes that the establishment of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defence projects and the coordinated review of national defence budgets will help the Member States to become more efficient in defence cooperation spend their defence budgets more effectively;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the development of a strong defence industry is strengthening the technological independence of the EU; calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; calls for significantly increased financial and human resources to be made available within the EU institutions in order to increase the EU’s cyber security and cyber defence capacity; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, as well as the need for an improved ability to identify cybercrime;