12 Amendments of Željana ZOVKO related to 2019/2136(INI)
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the world is facing a global shift of powers with geopolitical competition being a leading trend in foreign politics that requires quick, unified and adequate response mechanisms;
Amendment 35 #
F. whereas new political forces are pushing for their own global and regional ambitions, endangering the peace and stability in the European neighbourhood, with unpredictable consequences for European and global security;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Believes that no single EU Member State on its own can provide an efficient response to today’s global challenges; stresses the need for intense European cooperation to have an influence on the world stage that would not be possible when divided;
Amendment 87 #
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; stresses the importance of the relations with like- minded countries and the engagement with emerging countries;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the urgent need to strengthen the EU’s resilience and independence by reinforcing a CFSP which promotes peace, security, human rights and, fundamental freedoms and rule of law in Europe and throughout the world;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reiterates that, apart from the overall CFSP, the objectives of the European policy regarding the Western Balkan countries is to guide them towards accession; highlights that this process of enlargement is merit-based and depends on their respect for the Copenhagen criteria and their individual achievements to meet the imposed criteria;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates, in this respect, that over the years Parliament has developed a series of instruments and networks in the field of external action, such as joint parliamentary committees and parliamentary co-operation committees with third countries, as well as that of the interparliamentary delegations, ad-hoc delegations and election observation missions, which are both distinct from and complementary to those of the European Union executive; calls therefore for a more integrated approach to EU foreign and security policy which would include a parliamentary dimension, and for interinstitutional cooperation when devising strategies towards third countries and regions, with a special emphasis on the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for the strengthening of parliamentary role, oversight and scrutiny of EU external action, including by continuing to hold regular consultations with the VP/HR, the EEAS and the Commission, and for the conclusion of negotiations on Parliament’s access to sensitive Council information in the field of the CFSP and the CSDP;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for greater coherence, consistency and complementarity between the EU’s external financing instruments and the CFSP to enable the European Union to tackle growing security and foreign policy challenges; considers that the simplified structure of external instruments proposed under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument calls for proper checks and balances, a sufficient level of transparency, and strategic policy input and scrutiny of implementapplication by Parliament; stresses the need for efficient and adequate funding underan increased role of the Parliament during the scrutiny and steering of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for 2021-2027 (IPA III); highlights the role of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), particularly in supporting peace and stability around the world; expects a timely adoption of the post-2020 instruments, so as to avoid unnecessary funding gaps;
Amendment 242 #
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 conflict resolution, mediation and dialogue, especially in the Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries, and calls for the further development of interinstitutional cooperation on mediationand dialogue on mediation; reiterates the EU's commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and all the other Eastern Partnership countries within their internationally recognized borders;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls the importance of a strong European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) where the EU commits on common societal, political and economic interests with partner countries of the East and South; emphasizes the need of the ENP to strengthen the resilience of the EU's partners as a key priority in the face of threats and pressures they are experiencing;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need to benefit from the EU’s competitive advantage so that it can quickly establish a strategic position in the international race of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligenceinformation, aerospace, defence and renewable energy industries, in order to prevent the EU from becoming dependent on third country technological and digital giants;