Activities of Alexandr VONDRA related to 2022/2079(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION Critical technologies for security and defence: state of play and future challenges
Amendments (8)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the EU’s defence sector is fragmented, which creates strategic vulnerabilities for the Union, Member States and industry; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion led by Member States in security and defence policies at Union level; welcomes, in this context, the Commission’s launch of the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) and encourages the Commission and Member States to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a de facto military unionby enhancing the commitment to EDIRPA and ensuring that replenishment of weaponry stockpiles and future defense acquisitions focus on technologically sophisticated capabilities that will maintain the qualitative edge of Member State defense capabilities supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment, followed by a review of the Treaties for more EU competenceto determine how the EU can add value to Member State developments in the areas onf critical technologies for defence, innovation in defence, and security and defence affairs;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
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2. Calls on the relevant EU bodies to consolidate EU cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge military capabilities and for EU-level legislation to coordinatesupport Member States’ strategies for driven coordination strategies for procurement and development of critical technologies and tothat reduces dependencies with the aim of being completely self-reliant from non- democratic Allies or partners;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to review all defence programmes and policy tools, check if they are still fit for purpose, and summarise findings; suggests that the European Defence Agency, in cooperation with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions, including a strategic assessment of the findings;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
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4. Calls for a more pragmatic and business-oriented approach to military research in order to provide incentives for innovation in military technology, including by reducing or removing barriers to entry into the defence market; facilitation of SME engagement should be prioritized in the procurement and acquisition process by means that aim to reduce complexities of bidding procedures, create preapproved lists of companies and assist SME growth via incubation and capital investment; further calls for increased support for European companies in emerging technologies to ensure they remain competitive in international markets by relaxing the rules on compliance documentation and by providing tax incentives and stimulating investments;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation, research and development (R&D), and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to establish and fund defence innovation hubs and encourage a dedicated financial guidelines within defense spending allocated to R&;D;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines the importance of achieving quantum computing capabilities and stresses the need to enhance cooperation in this area to ensure that quantum computing is first realized among partners sharing warm relations and supporting objectives;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Underlines that the growing significance of Artificial intelligence and machine learning requires enhanced Member State cooperation with likeminded partners and that measures should be taken to advance transatlantic cooperation between tech companies in order to ensure partnering on development and application;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Encourages developing a set of common EU AI capabilities matched to a Member State’s operating concepts to bridge technical gaps to ensure that Member States lacking the relevant technology–industry expertise or the ability to implement AI systems in their ministries are not left behind;