17 Amendments of Helmut KUHNE related to 2008/2202(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
- 1a. Reaffirms the conclusions of Parliament’s previous resolutions concerning the ESS and ESDP and thus sees no need to repeat any of them;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Welcomes the launch of the ESDP ATALANTA mission against piracy off the Somali coast; reminds the Council, Commission and Member States, however, that the reasons for the problem of piracy in that region are deeper rooted, such as poverty in a failed state, and demands more profound European actions tackling these problems;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note that the 2003 European Security Strategy highlights the main threats faced by the European Union (terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, regional conflicts, state failure and organised crime) and identifies strategic objectives, which have become the basis for substrategCongratulates the French EU presidency for its ambitions concerning the ESDP; takes note of the European Council Conclusions from 12 December 2008 for the ESDP and welcomes that many demands from Parliament’s previous reports on the ESS and the ESDP were taken up, particularly the - threats of cyber-attacks - security of European energy supply - unresolved regional disputes in the EU’s neighbourhood - challenges on the African continent - consequences of climate change projects to strengthen civilian and military capacities;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the Council’s commitment that Europe should actually be capable, in the years ahead, in the framework of the level of ambition established, inter alia of deploying 60 000 men in 60 days for a major operation, within the range of operations envisaged within the headline goal for 2010 and within the civilian headline goal for 2010, of planning and conducting simultaneously: – two major stabilisation and reconstruction operations, with a suitable civilian component, supported by a maximum of 10 000 men for at least two years; – two rapid response operations of limited duration using inter alia the EU's battle groups; – an emergency operation for the evacuation of European nationals (in less than ten days), bearing in mind the primary role of each Member State as regards its nationals and making use of the consular lead State concept; – a maritime or air surveillance/interdiction mission; – a civilian-military humanitarian assistance operation lasting up to 90 days; – around a dozen ESDP civilian missions (inter alia police, rule of law, civil administration, civil protection, security sector reform and observation missions) of varying formats, inter alia in a rapid reaction situation, including a major mission (possibly up to 3 000 experts), which could last several years;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is of the opinion that, although many elements of the strategy are still valid, others should be adapted; states this is the case in particular for the relationship between the European Union and Russia, EU engagement in Africa, but also its energy supply, climate change and cyber warfareDeplores, however, the unclear manner of presenting the conclusions concerning the ESS and ESDP (four documents instead of one); regrets the often vague wording failing to describe a real strategy; criticises that the Council did not meet the Parliament’s demand for a White Paper and that it is therefore unlikely that a fruitful wide public debate will be initiated; deplores further that demands from Parliament’s previous reports on the ESS and the ESDP were not considered by the Council, above all - the definition of common European security interests - the definition of criteria for the launching of ESDP missions - proposals for a new EU-NATO partnership tackling the issue of national “caveats”;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. DRenews its demands theo drawing up of up a White Paper on European Security and Defence as a tool to initiate a wide public debate and to ensure that the security strategy is implemented in an efficient way;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets that Russia’s disproportionate response to the outbreak of violence in the Caucasus and the recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent statConsiders that the violent escalation of the hitherto frozen conflicts in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and the subsequent recognition of the independence of these provinces by Russia, underscores the urgent need to invest in durable political solutions for such conflicts in our neighbourhood; reiterates its view that there cannot be a military solution to the conflicts in the Caucasus and its firm condemnation of all those who resorted to violence during the conflict; emphasises thave plunged the West’s relationship with Russia into a crisis; notes with concern that this violation of international law has severely damaged the Euro-Atlantic partnership with Russiat the further development of Europe's strategic partnership with Russia needs to include a significant dialogue on security, based on the stated commitment of both parties to their shared values, respect for international law and territorial integrity, and commitment to and obligations under the Helsinki charter;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the security dimension of EU-Russia relations and the role of the CFSP and ESDP, cannot be seen in isolation from the wider European security architecture, which includes NATO, the OSCE and international arrangements such as the ABM and CFE Treaties; considers relevant developments in this wider security structure should be addressed in dialogue with both Russia and the United States and asks the Council to take an open and constructive attitude towards possible talks between the EU, the United States, Russia and non- EU OSCE member states to renew cross- Atlantic consensus on security, taking the Helsinki agreements as a basis; believes that a moratorium on the deployment of any new weapons systems in Europe would be helpful in this respect;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the European Union took concerted action on the Russian challenge;to mediate between Russia and Georgia and points out that the rapid reaction and unity of the European Union, which led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement, has demonstrated its capacity for crisis management and common action; commends the EU Presidency for its positive role in maintaining a common European approach;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that a dialogue should be re- established with Russia onstrengthened security dialogue with Russia should include regional security, energy, missile defence, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, limitation of armed forces and space policy;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 c (new)
Citation 7 c (new)
– having regard to the European Council Conclusions concerning the ESDP on 12 December 2008,