10 Amendments of Wajid KHAN related to 2017/2271(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 of 22 November 1996 protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom,
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note that other major world powers, such as Russia and China, have robust political and economic strategies, many of which may go against our values, and it is therefore essential to foster the EU-US partnership, to continue to promote our common values, including compliance with international law, and to set up a jointa dialogue on aligning sanctions policy;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of cooperation, coordination and synergy effects in the field of security and defence and insists that burden sharing should not be solely focused on the target ofincludes spending 2 % of GDP on defence as well as 0.7% of GDP on ODA; states that NATO is still crucial for the collective defence of Europe;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for the EU and the US to enhance their cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and defence to enhance mutual protection and joint abilities for cyber-attack attribution; to pursue the advancement of the application of international law and norms in cyberspace;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that an important part of strengthening EU-US counter-terrorism efforts includes the protection of critical infrastructure as well as a comprehensive approach to fighting terrorism, also via coordination in global forums; reminds both parties that the fight against terrorism must comply with international law and democratic values, fully respecting civil liberties and fundamental human rights;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Is very concerned with the US administration's reported dismantling of the limited restrictions to the drone programme, that increases the risk of civilian casualties and unlawful killings, and the lack of transparency around both the US drone programme and the assistance being provided by some EU Member States; calls on the US and EU Member States to ensure that the use of armed drones complies with its obligations under international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and that robust binding standards to govern the provision of all forms of assistance for lethal drone operations are established;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that the EU is determined to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran as a key pillar of the international non-proliferation architecture, with relevance also for the North Korean question, and as a crucial element for the security and stability of the region; reiterates the need to address more critically Iranian activities related to ballistic missiles and regional stability that are separate from the JCPOA, in the relevant formats and forums; stresses that transatlantic cooperation in addressing this issue is key; criticises strongly President Trump's decision to leave the JCPOA unilaterally and to put extraterritorial measures on EU companies which are active in Iran; commends the Commission's decision to reactivate the 'blocking regulation' whilst acknowledging that this does not prevent secondary sanctions applying to EU companies; believes that the EU must take action to help make the euro a genuine rival to the US dollar as a global currency and thereby allow the EU to achieve a truly independent sanctions policy;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates that we have shared interests in Africa where we must intensify our support for good governance, democracy, human rights an, the eradication of poverty, improved public health, and improved security issues;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Insists that migration issues should be addressed through cooperation, partnership and protection of human rights, but also by managing migration routes and pursuing a global approach at UN levels deeply concerned by the US administration's migration policies, especially over the zero tolerance policy introduced by the US to deter illegal immigration and its recent policy of separating families to control migration that goes against international human rights laws; insists that migration issues should be addressed through cooperation, partnership and protection of human rights, but also by managing migration routes and pursuing a global approach at UN level; encourages both parties to work with UN partners in shaping a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration; believes that states can play a significant role in promoting positive perceptions about migrants, by using and promoting a positive, inclusive and facts-based narrative, including the contribution of migrants to social and economic development;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Is concerned with the regression in US administration's efforts to protect and promote a range of human rights, specifically rights of refugees and migrants, women, racial and religious minorities, and LGBTQI; stresses the importance of the values of good governance, accountability, transparency, and rule of law that underpin the defence of human rights; repeats its appeal for the abolition of the death penalty; calls on both partners to promote respect for human rights in the world in a coordinated and efficient way, within the framework of the United Nations and with respect of international human rights and humanitarian laws; underlines the need for cooperation in crisis prevention and peacebuilding, as well as in responding to humanitarian emergencies;