7 Amendments of Michael GAHLER related to 2012/2026(INI)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda have provided valuable military and political support for the efforts to achieve stability in the region, thereby proving that a viable solution for security and stability in the region can be African- owned and African-led, with the active support of the international community; whereas the African Union (AU) is a valuable partner for peace and stability in the region;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the appointment of a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa, as called for by Parliament in its aforementioned resolution of 10 May 2007 on the Horn of Africa; recalls that in its resolution Parliament asked the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to submit regular reports to Parliament, and invites the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to maintainwelcomes in this regard the regular reports of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to the parliament and invites him to continue the dialogue and exchanges of views with its Members on a regular basis; also welcomes the appointment of a EUSR for Sudan and South Sudan; believes that with a view to securing full consultation and coordination of action, the two Special Representatives should be consulted on a regular basis by the competent programming services for the financial instruments for the external action of the EU, and should provide them with regular political and strategic advice;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decision by the Foreign Affairs Council of 12 December 2011 to establish a regional maritime capacity- building initiative, called EUCAP Nestor, in order to strengthen the maritime and judicial capabilities and training of coastal police forces and judges in five countries in the Horn of Africa and the western Indian Ocean; calls on all Member States to staff the new mission without delay with competent civilian and military personnel; calls for close coordination with other initiatives, including the EU's MARSIC project, under the Critical Maritime Routes Programme sponsored by the Instrument for Stability; believes that only by enhancing the coastal security capabilities of the riparian countries will the EU and its partners be able to withdraw their naval patrols from the area;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the decision of July 2011 to extend and refocus the mandate of the EU Training Mission (EUTM) based in Uganda; nevertheless calls for the close monitoring of all recruits trained by EUTM, in order to ensure that they are integratedCalls for enhancing the role of EUTM in monitoring the process of effective reintegration of the Somali recruits into the Somali armed forces; and that any defections are immediately investigated; also calls for the close monitoringlso calls in that regard on the EU to assume a role in the monitoring mechanism of the chain of payments for training forces, to ensure that they reach their intended beneficiaries and generate motivation, allegiance and commitment, thereby ensuring that the ability to take ownership remains with the future security forces of Somalia;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for close strategic coordination amongst all security-related actors, in particular EU-NAVFOR ATALANTA, EUTM Somalia and EUCAP Nestor, as well as NATO (Operation AtlanticOcean Shield), the UN and AMISOM; believes that the decision by the Council of 23 March 2012 to activate, on an ad hoc basis, the EU Operations Centre should facilitate greater EU coordination in the framework of the Strategy for the Horn of Africa;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the end of the TFG's mandate is a key test of the potential of Somalia as a functioning state; believes that it will be important to facilitate an inclusive political dialogue in Somalia and promote consensus-building processes to support the new government of Somalia; due to the latest political and security developments in Somalia, encourages the Member States and the High Representative / Vice-President of the European Commission, in close cooperation with the legitimate Somali authorities, the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) as well as the US government, to consider a Security Sector Reform (SSR) mission; stresses that viable and inclusive economic structures and a system of revenue-sharing for future oil and gas exploitation in Puntland, for the benefit of the whole country, will be essential for the long-term sustainability of Somalia as a federal state;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the very positive example of Somaliland, which has demonstrated its capacity to develop and consolidate its democratic, economic and administrative structures over more than twenty years; notes that Somaliland has so far been very successful in consolidating security and stability on its territory and in cooperating in the fight against piracy and terrorism; expresses concern, however, that should Al-Shabaab regroup in its mountainous border regions, Somaliland may become vulnerable; stresses, therefore, that it is essential to support Somaliland in the fight against terrorism, including promoting economic diversification and building capacity for youth employment; stresses that in the quest for a solution for the long- term stability and security of Somalia it is important to evaluate the positive example of Somaliland's stability; notes that Somaliland currently seeks re-recognition as a separate state in its own right;