5 Amendments of Jan Marinus WIERSMA related to 2008/2202(INI)
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;