Activities of Anna BONFRISCO related to 2023/2105(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the role of the European Parliament and its parliamentary diplomacy in the EU’s foreign and security policy
Amendments (10)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas parliamentary diplomacy can contributethe European Parliament, as a democratic organisation, plays a crucial role in shaping and upholding parliamentary diplomacy, which in turn, contributes significantly to the achievement of EU objectives and to the promotion of EU values and policies, thereby underscoring the EU's commitment to democratic principles, rule of law, human rights, and bringing added value by promoting more coherent and cohesive EU external action;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the distinct role and value of parliamentary diplomacy in complementing and reinforcing the visibility and impact of EU foreign and security poliaccentuating the focus on security and defence within the European Union's democratic framework and in full respect of Member States' own competences; recognizes the adoption of the 4th pillar of the Strategic Compass outlining the imperative and strategic steps to strengthen the EU's ability to foresee, detect, deter, and respond to contemporary and rapidly evolving global threats and challenges, and believes that parliamentary diplomacy, alongside the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission, and the diplomatic services of the Member States, plays a pivotal role in promoting and safeguarding the European security interests;
Amendment 64 #
4. Believes, theref that the European Union, at an inflection point in historey, thats great untapped potential exists for Parliament to further develop its diplomatic role and contribution to the achievement of EU foreign policy objectives;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that the standing delegations play a key role as a relay between Parliament and its partners around the world, facilitating interaction, debating positions and policies of common interest, and also listening to partners and conveying their views to the competent bodies within Parliament; the delegations should underscore the significance of the new European defense doctrine, and highlight the evolution of EU strategic thinking in a rapidly changing global landscape; this entails elucidating the EU’s responses to evolving situations and crises, delineating the processes employed, and demonstrating the EU’s effective approach to crisis management;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CRecognizes that the European Union's expanding CFSP and CSDP operations and missions beyond its borders represent a crucial component of EU external policy, and considers that Parliament’s official missions outside the EU form an integral part of EU external policy, which must therefore enjoy the full support of the EU delegations;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that exploiting the full potential of digital technology in the political dialogue carried out by Parliament with governmental, parliamentary, and civil society actors across the world contributes to promoting EU views and values on global standards in areas such as climate and energy diplomacy, connectivity, artificial intelligence, and digital and technological policies, while recognizing the transformative role of digital technology in enhancing the effectiveness of EU Parliamentary Diplomacy;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the next parliamentary term and the establishment of the future Commission should be an opportunity to strengthen the framework of interinstitutional relations between Parliament, the EEAS and the Commission, including EU delegations, in order to enhanceline with 4th pillar of the Strategic Compass, bolstering parliamentary diplomacy and strengthenenhancing the EU’'s toolbox for external action, ensuring a more robust response to contemporary security and defense challenges;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls, in particular, for Parliament’s oversight over the work under the EU foreign and security policy activities to be reinforced by enhancing the level of accountability and the transparency of the EEAS and the Commission’s external services, upholding the fundamental principles of the rule of law, democracy, individual freedom, and human rights, and ensuring that parliamentary oversight aligns with and strengthens these core values, principles, and rights;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for a furthercomprehensive and all- encompassing approach to strengthening of Parliament’'s relations with the Member States’' national parliaments, which are well-placed bodies to act as a relay towards Member States’' executive branches; this approach should encompass a holistic understanding of the interplay between Parliament and the national parliaments, recognizing the multifaceted nature of their interactions and the importance of harmonizing efforts for effective collaboration;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the wide interparliamentary network, which Parliament has developed through its standing delegations, offers a prime vehicle not only to discuss and coordinate positions with international partners in multilateral forums, for example, in relation to UN resolutions, climate diplomacy, or positions at the G20, as well as but also to serve as a platform for showcasing the rich cultural achievements inherent in the democratic constitutions of Member States; these interparliamentary connections provide a vital avenue to clarify the intentions of the EU to partners and to proactively promote its actions in alignment with these democratic values;