20 Amendments of Željana ZOVKO related to 2021/2206(INI)
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the EU is a major, longstanding and reliable partner for peace, security, sustainable development and humanitarian assistance in the region;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas since 2019, the EU has supported 64 projects in the Horn of Africa via EU Trust Fund, mainly focusing on greater economic and employment opportunities and improved governance and conflict prevention;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) coordinate EU initiatives and support with African counterparts by favouring African ownership of the programmes whenever possible, thus helping to find African solutions to African problems; adopt, in this regard, a conditionality approach, including in developmental assistance and security issues, based on the more for more and less for less principle;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) coordinate efforts in the region with the African Union and its regional components, as well as with the UN, regional organisations and other like- minded partners;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) adopt a proactive, inclusive and cooperative approach based on selective engagement with countries and actors present in the Horn of Africa, sharing EU best practices and experience in integrating economic, developmental, financial, social, cultural and security-related issues to foster effective cooperation across the region and in the maritime domain, while also acting as a facilitator of dialogue with all parties involved;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) contribute to regional security and stability both throughwith an integrated approach both through capacity building, conflict resolution and mediation activities and by addressing the root causes of conflicts;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) reinforce the EU’s integrated approach to conflicts and crises, and strengthen the link between humanitarian assistance, development cooperation, and peace along a “triple nexus” in the region;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) support for the promotion and implementation of the United Nations agenda on Women, Peace and Security to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace and security issues, in line with the EU Action Plan, and the agendas on Youth, Peace and Security;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) acknowledge the positive impacts of Operation Atlanta in guaranteeing maritime security, and take note of the non-extension of its mandate within the UNSC; call on the Member States to show adequate commitment to the EU Training Mission in Somalia both in terms of personnel and means, in order to empower the Somali Armed Forces to guarantetake ownership of the security in the country;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) support and promote mechanisms for further effective prevention, de- escalation and peaceful settlement of disputes and for reconciliation by encouraging dialogue and mediation in post-conflict areas;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) work in partnership with our African counterparts and, civil society, churches and faith-based organizations to identify and address the main human rights challenges and priorities in the region, including human rights and rule of law issues and the mitigation of the COVID-19 health crisis;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(o a) support an environment that allows capacity building for local vaccine manufacturing and assist in strengthening local health systems, reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity, and supporting structural reforms of the health sector;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(q a) find a sustainable solution with partner countries in Horn of Africa to mitigate consequences of migration towards European external borders, as its security is closely interlinked with overall peace and stability in the region;
Amendment 206 #
(q b) foster enhanced cooperation on border security, migration management and the fight against crossborder criminal activities, including human trafficking and illicit trade in weapons and cultural heritage;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
(s) adopt a team Europe approach in the region, working with the African Union, regional organizations and a wide spectrum of actors, including from the private sector, in supporting African- owned initiatives;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) take note of the growing, multifaceted influence of third parties in the region that aim to undermine European efforts and assistance; recognise that the increasing presence of actors that do not share the Union`s values, interests and objectives could undermine the EU’s role as a privileged partner;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) reinforce strategic communication through effective and fact-based campaigns about EU actions and EU sponsored initiatives in the region in order to increase EU's visibility, underlining their added value for local communities, sustainable development, peace and security and inclusive growth, while also countering disinformation and false narratives from third parties;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
(v a) mandate the EU Special Representative to focus on regional activities and to enhance the EU’s visibility, its presence and engagement with all countries in the region and to strengthen political engagement in order to foster closer relations with partner countries;