10 Amendments of Mario BORGHEZIO related to 2014/2229(INI)
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
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– having regard to the limited influence of the European Union in the region and the decliningEuropean Union’s regrettable lack of influence ofin the Member Statesregion; whereas political and economic stability in the MENA region is of fundamental strategic importance to the Union; whereas the Union accordingly has a major role to play in the region;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
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– whereas EU aid to MENA countries has in the past been too fragmented and too slow to adapt to the political and economic needs of the countries concerned, thereby undermining and whereas the EU has failed properly to monitor the use made of that aid; whereas these failings have undermined the EU's capacity to play a majorn effective role in the region;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
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– whereas EU aid to the MENA countries, particularly under the European Neighbourhood Instrument, has in the past too often adopted the same indiscriminate strategic approach, failing to distinguish sufficiently between the specific situations in the countries concerned and, in particular, to take account of the aid’s social and economic impact in those countries;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the emergence of ISIS is a symptom of the economic, political, social proof of the enormous influence that jihadist propaganda cultural crisis afflicting the regionan have, in particular on young people, when not properly controlled; calls on the EU, together with the Arab world, to assess the root causes and adopt a global approach through an approach based on security, political, economic, social and cultural considerations;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the allocation of EUR one billion under the EU strategy entitled 'Elements of an EU Regional Strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da'esh threat' , under which EUR 400 million has been earmarked for humanitarian aid; calls on the Commission to supply detailed estimates of the expenditure required on the various items, with a view to ensuring that the aid is as effective and transparent as possible, and to present a detailed report to Parliament after the event; calls for special attention to be given to Jordan and Lebanon; is concerned that, as a result of extreme poverty and deprivation, refugee camps may become a hotbed of radicalisation; welcomes the funds for host populations under the new strategy and under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP);
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the involvement of the countries of the Arab Peninsula in the international coalition against ISIS; urges their governments to redoublestep up their efforts to prevent the financing of international terrorism, for example through including increased surveillance of waqfs and private donors; stresses the urgent need to introduce an efficient system of penalties coordinated with the LAS so as to put an end to ISIS financing by the Arab world; stresses also the urgent need for a decryption system to deal with clandestine oil sales by ISIS;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the need to urge Turkey to act in a clear and consistent manner, without equivocation, and to take all possible steps to prevent and combat the provision of support ISIS and, in particular, the use of Turkey as a country of transit by foreign fighters;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses its deep concern at the situation in Libya; stresses the need to maintain its territorial integrity and national unity, but also to seal the borders with Libya in order to halt arms trafficking and the passage of returning combatants; stresses that the Libyan crisis can only be resolved by means of dialogue that is as inclusive as possible;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is convinced that cultural cooperation is essential in combating terrorism and any form of radicalism; stresses the utmost importance of promoting cultural and academic exchanges; urges partner countries to participate in EU cultural programmes; calls on the Commission to act on the European Parliament’s proposal for the creation of an ambitious Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus programme distinct from the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that strategic dialogue between the EU and the MENA countries should be given further impetus in the direction of sustainable economic development, helping to iron out inequalities and creating youth opportunities; stresses the importance of facilitating access to the EU single market for the MENA countries, while providing all necessary protection; stresses the importance of encouraging European investments in MENA countries;