Activities of Miriam LEXMANN related to 2022/2048(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 (A9-0292/2022 - David McAllister)
Amendments (21)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has brought war back to the European continent, has caused serious destruction, suffering and war crimes perpetrated by Russia against Ukraine, has seriously undermined European and global security, has created economic uncertainty, has led to a spike in energy prices, has considerable potential to further destabilise many non-EU countries and has therefore significantly changed the geopolitical context of the EU’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP);
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine was a wake-up call for the European Union, presenting a real threat to European security and creating momentum to achieve a geopolitical redefinition of the CFSP; whereas it is also an opportunity for the Member States to show the political will to transform the CFSP into a fully fledged European policythe war has highlighted the naivety and failed policies which made the Union dependent on Russia, the People's Republic of China and other totalitarian and non-democratic regimes in key strategic sectors and emboldened Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and other autocrats; whereas it is imperative that the Union learns from these failures, addresses the key vulnerabilities and strengthen its resilience in the face of threats emanating from totalitarian and non-democratic regimes;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the EU’s responseability to learn and address previous geostrategic mistakes, and respond to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is a test of the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign, security and defence policy and of its role as a credible foreign policy player, a reliable international partner and a credible security and defence actor;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underscores that the tectonic shift in the geopolitical landscape caused by the war in Ukraine, the continued assertiveness of the totalitarian Chinese Communist Party, and other international challenges calls for a swifter and more resolute implementaction ofby the concept of strategic sovereignty and for a geopoliUnion in cooperation with its democratic al awakening of the EUlies;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Strategic Compass, adopted by the Council in March 2022, gives the EU the tools to be both an effective security providerstrategic guidance to operate in a hostile environment and to become a more assertive global actor for peace and human security, and therefore calls for its swift implementation;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 1
Paragraph 4 – indent 1
- strengthening the EU’s institutional and decision-making arrangements ipolitical will and unity in the common foreign and security policy,
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 2
Paragraph 4 – indent 2
- putting the concept of strategic sovereignty into practiaddressing institutional, societal, economic and supply chain vulnerabilities to strengthen the Union's resilience,
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 3
Paragraph 4 – indent 3
- buildstrengthening partnerships for a better worldwith democratic allies,
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Underscores the importance of preserving this unity and continuing to strengthen the EU’s strategic sovereignty and resilience through more efficient decision-makingresilience through more unity and consistency with the Union's founding principles in the field of CFSP, which could be achieved by:
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
(a) switching progressively to qualified majority voting for decisions in areas of the CFSP that do not have military or defence implicaensuring that the Union's actions, as well as for other EU external policy tools such as the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, by using the passerelle clauses provided for in the Treatiesre guided and consistent with the values and principles on which the Union was founded in line with Article 21 TEU;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the grave and massive destruction, war crimes, violation of human rights and the fundamental norms of international law have highlighted the need for stronger, more ambitious, credible, strategic and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuated the necessity for the EU to autonomously set its own strategic objectives and develop the capabilities to pursue them; while working closely with its democratic allies;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the shift in the Member States’ approaches, moving towards creating more EU strategic sovereignty by adopting the Versailles Declaration of 11 March 2022 and the Strategic Compass on 21 March 2022, which highlight the need to strengthen EU defence capabilities and to contribute positively to global and transatlantic security, in close collaboration and coordination with NATO;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reminds that NATO remains the fundamental cornerstone of European and transatlantic security
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes note of the outcome of the EU-China Summit; reiterates its requests for a renewed EU-China strategy to reflect the growing threat posed by the PRC; underscores the necessity of ensuring that any support to Russia’s war in Ukraine and any circumvention of the effects of the sanctions against Russia by China must have consequences for its relations with the EU;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. expresses grave concern at Chinese government’s position indicated at the CCP’s 20th Party Congress that China will never renounce the right to use force over Taiwan; reiterates that the status quo of the Taiwan Strait should not be unilaterally altered against the will of the Taiwanese people; is of the view that the dispute between Taiwan and China should be solved through peaceful dialogues without any preconditions;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to establish strategic cooperation with Taiwan, in particular, by pursuing a Bilateral Investment Treaty and working together to diversify supply chains in order to address the EU's vulnerabilities vis-a-vis the PRC;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Underlines that Taiwan is a key EU partner and democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region, one that contributes to maintaining a rules-based international order and upholds fundamental values; strongly urges the EU and its Member States to intensify cooperation and pursue a comprehensive enhanced partnership with Taiwan, notably essential cooperation on critical supply chain resilience, and countering disinformation and foreign interference.
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Strongly advocate Taiwan’s meaningful participation as an observer in the meetings, mechanism and activities of the World Health Organization, UNFCCC, International Civil Aviation Organization and Interpol;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Acknowledges that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is having a negative impact on the Eastern Partnership countries first and foremost; calls for the EU institutions and the Member States to engage in a thorough reflection on a reform of the Eastern Partnership policy; stresses the importance of a free, democratic and sovereign Belarus in strengthening the security of Ukraine; reiterates its unwavering commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Eastern Partnership countries in the face of Russian aggression, annexations, occupations, and hybrid threats
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that the war in Ukraine has prompted the EU to prioritise its enlargement policy; welcomes the granting of candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova, and calls for it to be granted to Georgia, provided that the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion have been addressed; underscores thate importance of enlargement has proven to be an effective foreign policy tool;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for a swift restoration and full implementation by all parties of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which is a cornerstone of non- proliferation and the stabilisation of the Middle East and the Gulf region;Expresses its full solidarity with the people of Iran, and calls for sanctions against the regime and its officials for violence against peaceful protestors and for denying the Iranian people their freedom