2166 Amendments of Michael GAHLER
Amendment 2 #
2023/2134(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NEmphasises that the EU needs to continue developing a robust and resilient external service with clear political leadership in order to order to tackle the current challenges and ensure the coherence of the Union’s foreign policy; in that respect n otes the key role of the EEAS and especially of its Delegations in the context of the geopolitical impact of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the resulting need to support partner countries around the world and strengthen global alliances; highlights the importance of continued strong political engagement and leverage at bilateral level, as well as in public and cultural diplomacy to promote the Union's values, principles and interests, and in strategic communications to combat disinformation; calls for more efficient use of available resources to be introduced to avoid putting the Union’s effectiveness at risk on the international scene; sees the need for EU delegations to continue their coordinated efforts to increase the visibility of EU-funded projects in order for resources to be used to the fullest extent possible;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2134(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the key role of the EEAS and especially of its Delegations in the context of the geopolitical impact of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the resulting need to support partner countries around the world and strengthen global alliances; highlights the importance of continued strong political engagement and leverage at bilateral level, as well as in public and cultural diplomacy to promote the Union's values, principles and interests, and in strategic communications to combat disinformation; calls for more efficient use of available resources to be introduced to avoid putting the Union’s effectiveness at risk on the international scene; sees the need for EU delegations to continue their coordinated efforts to increase the visibility of EU-funded projects in order for resources to be used to the fullest extent possible; calls on the EEAS to continue its efforts to modernise its approaches and invest in new skills and capabilities while increasing cost-efficiency; reiterates the importance of promoting the rule of law, the fundamental freedoms and the values that the EU is based on;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2134(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the importance of the creation of the EEAS Crisis Response Centre (CRC); reiterates the importance of adequate levels of cybersecurity for assets, premises and, activities, including for headquarters and the EU delegations and for any other EU asset or person in a third country; notes the significance of the culture of security and safety across all entities which need to be ensured through personnel, procedures, infrastructure, tools (including IT) and an adequate budget to ensure that all of them can perform their critical and essential functions in the event of unexpected or critical situations;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2134(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the Union to enhance its toolbox to counter foreign interference, propaganda and influence operations, including the reinforcement of the EEAS strategic communication task force; highlights the need to broadenits mandate in relation to state sponsored disinformation originating in China and the Middle East, particularly Iran and mitigating its effects on affected sides; reiterates its call on the EEAS to allow the task force to track the routes of foreign interference, to reveal sources that are distributing to the spread of disinformation in a similar fashion within the Union as well and providing it with further necessary financial and human resources;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls attention to the fact that the current year of audit is the one during which Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, the worldwide effects of which have dramatically increased pressure on many EU partners and the need for humanitarian assistance ; expresses satisfaction that the flexibility of the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe of the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-GE) allowed the Union to quickly adapt to the extraordinary set of circumstances; urges, however, the Commission and the EEAS to take further measures to ensure that the cushion of the Instrument in the future is used more as intended, since its excessive early use has resulted in its being depleted very quickly and used beyond its core purpose of responding to emerging challenges and priorities; recalls Parliament’s standing position that new priorities should be financed with additional resources;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls attention to the fact that the current year of audit is the one during which Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, the worldwide effects of which have dramatically increased pressure on many EU partners and increased the need for investments in sustainable development and humanitarian assistance ; expresses satisfaction that the flexibility of the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe of the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-GE) allowed the Union to quickly adapt to the extraordinary set of circumstances; urges, however, the Commission and the EEAS to take further measures to ensure that the cushion of the Instrument in the future is used more as intended, since its excessive early use has resulted in its being depleted very quickly and used beyond its core purpose of responding to emerging challenges and priorities;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the European Court of Auditors’ Special Report regarding the programming comprehensively designed, addressing a broad range of partner country needs and EU priorities; highlights the identified deficiencies in the methodologies used for allocating funding to countries and in the setup of the monitoring framework; recommends therefore that the Commission and the EEAS improve the methodology for allocating funding and the assessment of the impact of EU support, focus the scope of the programming process, simplify and consistently use the indicators in the multiannual indicative programmes; suggests, in the framework of the mid term evaluation of the Instrument that the nomenclature be revised introducing a higher level of detail for transparency, predictability, accountability, scrutiny, and to enhance the budgetary authority’s capacity to make choices reflecting political priorities; regrets the two different approaches applied by the Commission and EEAS within the Instrument for the allocation of funding to Neighbourhood and non- Neighbourhood countries and asks that they be standardised, comparable and transparent in order to facilitate the audit trail;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the Commission’s revised Code of Practice on Disinformation, adopted in 2022; calls for the established Task Force which meets on a regular basis to monitor and adapt the commitments in view of technological, societal, market and legislative developments; stresses the need for the EU to increase the visibility of its actions through a better, more strategic communication of its external actions towards its own citizens and beyond;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Commends the Commission’s adoption of the EUR 25 million assistance program “EU4Belarus: Supporting societal resilience and human capital development” which further strengthens the resilience and capacity of the Belarusian people to promote democratic changes in Belarus at the time of political crisis;
Amendment 19 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that the Union budget must continue to provide support to build peace and stability in the Middle East region, to combat hate and fundamentalism and to promote human rights; awaits the review the Commission is conducting on the use of Union funds; underlines the interlinkages between stability and sustainable development, particularly in fragile countries and regions;
Amendment 24 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of the Global Gateway initiative which can significantly contribute to initiatives on connectivity, green and digital cooperation and that it needs to be focused and clearly structured in order for the resources to be used in the best way possibleto deliver transformational impact in partner countries while promoting universal values and using resources in the best way possible; strongly supports leveraging the EU budget and private sector involvement for contributing to Agenda 2030;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of the Global Gateway initiativestrategy which can significantly contribute to initiatives on connectivity, green and digital cooperation and that it needs to be focused and clearly structured in order for the resources to be used in the best way possible;
Amendment 121 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas China’s grey-zone activities, such as warplane incursions, missile drills, economic coercion, and cyberattacks, aim to pressure Taiwan into submission; whereas China’s expansionist policies and harassment behaviour in the South China Sea demonstrate a flagrant disregard for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the freedom of navigation;
Amendment 204 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ensure that China plays a constructive role in multilateral organisations such as the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations and support steps towards allowing Taiwan’s participation in the meetings, mechanism and activities of relevant international institutions such as the WHO, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; strongly oppose China’s constant misinterpretation and distortion of the UN Resolution 2758(XXVI) which contains no mention of People’s Republic of China’s claim of sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan in the UN system; express grave concerns that Taiwanese passport holders, including journalists, NGO workers and political activists, continued to be barred from accessing tours and events in the UN;
Amendment 221 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) note that the Chinese government is strengthening its role and influence in international institutions, including in the United Nations and its Human Rights Council; respond adequately to China’s efforts to build alternative international organisations, including through the BRICS group of countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), by ensuring better coordination among the EU Member States and intensifying partnerships with like-minded partners around the world;
Amendment 270 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) support an independent and impartial UN investigation into human rights violations in China, in particular in Xinjiang and Tibet, and urge the Chinese authorities to grant meaningful access to the regions concerned and immediately and unconditionally release the Uyghur scholar and 2019 Sakharov Prize Laureate Ilham Tohti; support the 2022 UN Human Right report on Xinjiang and call on China to cease its crimes against humanity in the region, which include arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of Uyghur and other predominantly Muslim groups;
Amendment 279 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) underline religious freedom and human rights have continued to deteriorate in China; condemn Chinese government measures aimed at suppressing believers who resist being controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and which force bishops to join the CCP-controlled Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association; highlight the need to protect religious freedom from authoritarianism like China;
Amendment 375 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) strengthen the EU’s economic autonomy, and develop effective approaches to counter China’s targeted economic coercion towards Member States, such as Lithuania; ensure mutually beneficial economic relations and prevent sensitive technologies from being used for military purposes by de-risking trade flows and reducing critical dependencies on the PRC without aiming to decouple or turning inwards;
Amendment 390 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) highlight that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is vital for global economy and more than 50 percent of the world’s shipping containers pass through Taiwan Straits; urge the EU and its Member States to take a firm stand against China’s intimidation and coercion towards Taiwan; welcome Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing diversification in Europe and reiterate its longstanding support to a EU-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement and any arrangements mutually beneficial to bilateral trade and investment;
Amendment 419 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) highlight that the EU’s ‘One China policy’ remains the foundation of our engagement with both the PRC and Taiwan but also; maintain that whilst the EU’s relationship with Taiwan remains unofficial, it recognises Taiwan as a reliable and valued like-minded partner in Asia; underline the positive effects and strategic importance of deepening ties between the EU and Taiwan;
Amendment 441 #
2023/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
(w) ensure that the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is not changed by means of force or coercion by supporting initiatives aimed at promoting dialogue, cooperation and confidence-building between the two sides; take concrete steps, including increasing Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMP) in the Taiwan Strait, facilitating Taiwan’s military capability- building, and considering economic sanction packages in the event of a Chinese invasion, to discourage China from escalating tensions in the region; prepare a scenario-based strategy for tackling potential security challenges in the Taiwan Strait;
Amendment 119 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regimes; encourage further cooperation and exchanges between like-minded partners, in particular those who stand on the frontline defending democracy and freedom against authoritarian expansion.
Amendment 201 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace including religious freedom, foreign information manipulation and interference, cyberspace, freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait, arms control, non- proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;
Amendment 226 #
2023/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region; , including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, in order to counter challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity, in particular, any unilateral attempt to alter the status quo; note that China’s continued military provocations pose a threat not just to Taiwan, but to the wider Indo-Pacific, and ultimately, the established global order.
Amendment 7 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 30 June 2021 on long- term Vision for the EU's Rural Areas - Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040 (COM/2021/345)
Amendment 11 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 15 September 2022 on EU border regions: living labs of European integration14a _________________ 14a OJ C 125, 5.4.2023, p. 114–123
Amendment 89 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that due to its regional focus, strategic planning and effective implementation model , cohesion policy should remain the EU’s main instrument for reducing disparities and stimulating regional growth and continue to be a key contributor to supporting recovery from symmetric and asymmetric shocks; calls for a clear demarcation between cohesion policy and other instruments in order to avoid overlaps and competition between EU instruments; believes that there must be an increase in the overall cohesion budget and in the MFF’s share of the policy compared to the 2021-2027 programming period; insists that all European regions remain eligible for funding in the future;
Amendment 122 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for the restoration, under the Common Provisions Regulations, of the Rural Development Fund; such a fund should be managed regionally or with decisive regional participation, placing greater emphasis than before on structural policy measures in sparsely populated areas;
Amendment 170 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for cohesion policy to include a stronger urban dimension through designated investments in urban areas as well as stronger links between urban and rural projects and investments; calls for the proportion of national ERDF allocations for urban development to be increased from 8 % to 12 %; calls on the Member States to ensure that small urban authorities are also able to access the 12 % of ERDF funds at national level dedicated to financing sustainable and integrated urban development projects; calls for this funding to be co-programmed with local authorities and for their benefit; underlines in this context that administrative capacity is essential for ensuring that managing bodies and local authorities acquire technical knowledge on climate change which they can use for urban planning and urban management; is convinced that this will lead to better design and evaluation of project proposals, more effective allocation of resources and satisfactory budgetary implementation without significant risk of decommitments; acknowledges that integrated territorial investments have a fundamental role in quality implementation and absorption of resources;
Amendment 178 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. calls for the establishment of a genuine structural policy for rural areas that meets the respective challenges in terms of its thematic objectives; points out that the distribution of funding between urban and rural areas ("EU Cohesion Policy in non-urban areas", Study requested by the REGI committee, PE 652.210 - September 2020) by no means meets the objective of Art. 174 TFEU; believes that funding should benefit both urban and rural areas in a balanced way;
Amendment 205 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that disproportionate burdens, such as the inherent structural disadvantages faced by all border regions should be compensated with a separate regime for regional aid designed specifically for border regions; demands that 0,26% of the EU’s cohesion policy budget shall be reserved exclusively for the development of border regions at the beginning of every new programming period, starting with the period 2028-2034 (=“Borderland Billion”); Suggests that the “Borderland Billion” is to be entrusted directly to the European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs), who are to be tasked with its independent management and distribution among projects;
Amendment 224 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. calls for a promotion of territorial development strategies (CLLD/ITI), where necessary through mandatory use, in order to involve the levels of governance closest to citizens in the planning, consultation, implementation and management of the funds;
Amendment 254 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the European Commission's decision to extend the validity of the Code of Conduct for Partnerships under the European Structural and Investment Funds (Delegated Regulation No 240/2014); believes that these guidelines contribute significantly to better involvement of local authorities, but should be revised in the future to improve effectiveness and ensure even greater involvement of partners to promote place-based actions;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Joint Communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 18 May 2022 on the Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward (JOIN(2022)0024),
Amendment 14 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
Amendment 16 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/1525 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 2023 on supporting ammunition production (ASAP),
Amendment 17 #
2023/2119(INI)
– having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 27 September 2023 “Towards a more resilient, competitive and sustainable Europe” (COM(2023) 558 final),
Amendment 62 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the People’s Republic of China has for many years promoted an alternative narrative, challenging democratic values, open markets, and the rules-based international order; whereas China’s increasing influence in international organisations has impeded positive progress and further excluded Taiwan from meaningful participation;
Amendment 80 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 96 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the European Union needs to prepare its future framework for defence cooperation on military capabilities, ranging from their conception, through their development to their operational employment, with a view to increase our defence readiness in a common effort;
Amendment 152 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stands united with Ukraine and resolutely condemns Russia’s illegal war of aggression; deplores the global consequences of Russia’s illegal war of aggression which is hitting countries and vulnerable societies around the world through increased energy prices and food shortages and which also grossly violates and endangers international law and the principles of the UN Charter and undermines European and global security and stability;
Amendment 160 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Confirms that the EU will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes to end Russia’s war of aggression and restore Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, enabling it to effectively exercise its sovereignty, protect its civiliatizens and fulfil their wish for EU membership grounded in the strong identification with European values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 168 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of the European Peace Facility (EPF) which has supported the Ukrainian armed forces by financing and delivering military equipment and training, while providing coordination for all stakeholders through the Clearing House Mechanism hosted by the EU Military Staff; calls for the financial sustainability and durability of the EPF to be ensured in order to provide Ukraine and other EU partners around the world with the support they request; strongly supports the HR/VP’s proposal to increase the financial envelope of the EPF to 5 billion EUR per year; points out, while acknowledging that supporting Ukraine through the EPF remains the top priority, that the EPF was initially designed to contribute to financing CSDP operations and support partner countries, especially in Africa; considers it necessary to also provide adequate resources to African partners in light of the recent coup d’états in Niger, Gabon and the ongoing conflict in Sudan as Africa is of strategic importance for European security interests;
Amendment 186 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Commends the flexibility and adaptability of the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine in implementing its revised mandate in difficult conditions; calls on the EU to ensure it can operate with the adequate financial, logistical and human means to meet Ukraine’s needs; welcomes the HR/VP’s proposal of an increased target of 40.000 Ukrainian soldiers to be trained until the end of 2023;
Amendment 189 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the EU’s concrete support to Ukraine through the ‘three ammunition tracks’; urges faster delivery of ammunition from Member States’ existing stocks through the EPF; calls for the joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine to be sped up and stresses the need to ramp up the third track and ensure the effective implementation of the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP); further stresses that concrete steps should be taken towards Ukraine’s integration in EU defence policies and programmes during the EU membership process, building on the existing agreement with the European Defence Agency (EDA) and as a beneficiary of the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA); calls on the European External Action Service to come forward with a plan for a sustainable and long-term package of security commitments for Ukraine; stresses that EDIRPA and ASAP, in light of their limited budget and duration, need to be complemented by a long-term, comprehensive and adequately funded European Defence Investment Program; calls, in that regard, on EU Member States to provide the necessary funds in the upcoming MFF revision; points out that EU funding for joint procurement and the ramp-up of production capacities should be complemented by regulatory measures reflecting the original Commission proposal for the ASAP regulation, most notably the mapping of production capacities and supply chains as well as the priority rated orders; stresses, however, that a renewed proposal of such measures should be preceded by a comprehensive dialogue between all relevant stakeholders in order to avoid counterproductive outcomes; favours an incentive-based approach with regard to priority rated orders; underlines that the mapping exercise requires secure communication channels between the industry and the Commission in order to ensure protection of these sensitive information from foreign intelligence as well as market competitors; stresses that security of supply as well as reducing dependencies on third countries with regard to equipment, components and raw materials in the area of defence is of utmost importance; highlights in that regard the provision in the EDIRPA regulation to identify such dependencies in order to facilitate mitigating measures by the Commission;
Amendment 205 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that the EU and NATO’s commitments to Ukraine are part of a wider internationally coordinated package of security guarantees for Ukraine, including the G7’s launch of a multilateral framework for the negotiation of bilateral security commitments and arrangements for Ukraine; stresses that apart from security guarantees and assistance to Ukraine, measures must be in place to deal with mental health problems that arise and will continue to arise among military personnel and citizens serving in the war;
Amendment 221 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines and expresses its unwavering support to the commitment of the EU’s heads of state and government, made in the Versailles Declaration, to provide all the necessary support needed by Ukraine and to take greater responsibility for European security by bolstering European defence capabilities; calls on the EU and its Member States to deliver on this commitment by accelerating the full implementation of the Strategic Compass in order to make the European Union a stronger and more capable security provider;
Amendment 225 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights the importance of PESCO for improving the EU’s defence capabilities; notes with regret that tangible results within the currently 70 ongoing projects are still missing; points out that participating Member States agreed to 20 binding commitments in order to meet the EU’s ambition in defence; considers it necessary to conduct a thorough review of the PESCO projects with regard to results and prospects thereof that should also include the possibility of closing of projects that lack progress; proposes to establish a priority scheme within PESCO in which the EUFOR Crisis Response Operation Core (EUFOR CROC) that aims at creation of a coherent full spectrum force package should provide the anchor from which other projects are prioritised along the most urgent needs to fulfil the ambition of EUFOR CROC; calls on the Member States to regularly, at least twice per year, provide the European Parliament with an assessment of the progress within PESCO;
Amendment 231 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on Member States to assess the reform of the decision-making process in CSFP/CSDP with a view to realising untapped potential within the Treaties, in particular by activating Article 31 TEU extending qualified majority voting (QMV) to areas relating to the CSDP and pursuing full use of the ‘passerelle clauses’ and scope of articles that enhance EU solidarity and mutual assistance in the event of crises; proposes changes to the Treaties in the CSDP, to be discussed and decided upon within a convention following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe, which should address (1) primarily focusing on switching from unanimity to QMV for Council decisions with military implications with an exception for the mutual defence clause in Article 42 (7) and on defence matters for situations where passerelle clauses do not apply, requiring 72% of Council members representing at least 65% of population, (2) introduction of provisions in Articles 42 and 46 TEU enabling the joint procurement of defence equipment and other security-related spending from the budget of the Union as well as the establishment of joint and permanently stationed military units including command structures and (3) revision of Article 346 TFEU in order to limit possibilities for EUMS to deviate from the provisions of the procurement directive (2009/81/EC) as well as to introduce the requirement of justification for such deviations to be assessed by the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament;
Amendment 234 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Welcomes the revision of the Capability Development Plan (CDP) and the envisaged presentation of the results this year; regrets the limited progress in capability development since the first CDP in 2008; stresses that, especially in light of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and the threat to European security, stronger and more joint efforts by EU Member States are needed in order to deter aggressors and protect European citizens and interests; calls accordingly upon the Member States to achieve timely substantial progress in that area by making full use of EU instruments such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) which needs to be included in national defence planning processes in conjunction with NATO’s planning process;
Amendment 240 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reminds the Member States of their commitment to strengthening the mMilitary pPlanning and cConduct cCapacbility and (MPCC) and the need to timely achievinge full operational capability, including through the provision of adequate premises, staff, and reorganisation of the EU Military Staffufficient staff, necessary command, control and communication capabilities and reorganisation of the EU Military Staff in order to enable the MPCC to assume its role as the EU's preferred command and control structure that is capable to plan and conduct all non-executive military missions and two small-scale or one medium-scale executive operation/s, as well as live exercises according to the level of ambition as defined in the Strategic Compass; calls furthermore for the establishment of a joint civil-military headquarter on European level that combines the civil and military instruments in order to make full use of the EU’s integrated approach in crisis management right from strategic planning to the actual conduct of the respective mission or operation;
Amendment 245 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its full support for the rapid deployment capacity (RDC) with at least 5 000 troops available for rescue and evacuation tasks, initial entry and stabilisation operations or temporary reinforcement of missions; calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to set out the practical modalities for implementing Article 44 TEU, in order to allow a group of willing and able Member States to plan and conduct a mission or operation within the EU framework and, thereby, ensure the swift activation of the RDC; considers the RDC as a key element for achieving the EU’s level of ambition which should form a nucleus for a joint European Corps in reference to the Helsinki Headline Goal of 1999 by gradually assigning additional troops and force elements and that such a European Corps should also be included in tier 2 of the new NATO force model given the single set of European forces; raises concern that the rotational, voluntary provision of forces by EU Member States as it is the case with the EU Battlegroups could lead to a situation where the RDC is not fully staffed and rapidly deployable; reiterates that the RDC needs to provide added value in comparison to EU battlegroups and should therefore be set up as a standing force which is permanently stationed and trains together; reiterates its call on the Council and the Commission to thoroughly assess this option, especially by taking into account funding possibilities under Article 41 TEU or by amending the financial regulation in order to include the RDC as an EU institution following the example of the European External Action Service; calls on Member States to commit to substantially narrowing critical gaps in strategic enablers by 2025, in particular linked to the RDC, such as strategic airlift, space communication assets, medical assets, cyber-defence capabilities and intelligence and reconnaissance;
Amendment 255 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for the appointment of a Defence Union Commissioner (DUC), within the next Commission who shall be responsible for all defence-related budgets, structures, actions and tasks as well as initiatives at EU-level, including under the military CSDP; the DUC shall ensure the defence readiness of the European Union under the guidance of the HR/VP and, for the purposes of the Article 42 (2) TEU, the European Council; the DUC shall be entrusted by the Council with the CSDP related tasks before the vote of consent on the European Commission by the European Parliament;
Amendment 262 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls for a comprehensive reform of the European Defence Agency in order to enable the agency to support the armed forces of the Member States, to manage advanced research and capability development and foster joint procurement;
Amendment 265 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the VP/HR and Member States to deliver more robust, flexible and modular CSDP missions and operations, that can adapt to the changing security context and that build on the synergies and complementarities of civilian and military dimensions of CSDP; welcomes the adoption of the new Civilian CSDP Compact and the commitment to increase the effectiveness, flexibility and responsiveness of civilian missions, including through speeding up decision making, strengthening operational planning, improving selection and recruitment of personnel, emphasising greater gender equality and improving responsiveness tools; underlines that European armed forces face severe recruitment and retention problems; considers it necessary to analyse these challenges and therefore invites the HR/VP to task the EUMC with gathering and analysing data across EU Member States on these issues in order to identify possible counter-measures; points out that a true European Defence Union cannot be built without a common military culture and calls therefore upon the HR/VP to task the European Security and Defence Colleague (EESC) with advancing and expanding the educational modules for military personnel from Member States’ armed forces;
Amendment 306 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the increased budgets and investment in defence by EU Member States and institutions, and calls for their impact to be maximised in order to deliver the needed capabilities to Europe’s armed forces through increased joint procurement and joint investment in defence research and development; highlights in that regard the ambition of EU Member States to achieve a level of joint defence investment of 35% as declared already in 2007;
Amendment 314 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that the European Defence Fund, regrettably still underfinanced, shows the added-value of EU-level action in European defence and recommends the extension of Commission proposals in all defence-related fields of EU policy in coordination with Member States and the VP/HR; acknowledges that two parallel research projects to address the technological gap in the defence against hypersonic missiles can provide added-value through the exploration of different technological venues; stresses, however, with regard to the limited funding of the EDF, that these two strains need to conflate in a single subsequent development project; raises concern that the EDF project on main battle tanks risk an unnecessary and costly duplication of efforts undertaken in the French-German project on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS); regrets the increasing delay of the MGCS project as well as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) as these capabilities are urgently needed and stresses that all possible synergies with the EDF should be used; points out that in order to achieve an adequate level of economies of scale for important capability projects such as MGCS, FCAS or the development of a new military helicopter, these projects should be conducted jointly with a larger number of EU Member States in an EU framework in order to facilitate a joint definition of requirements that would ensure interoperability;
Amendment 321 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that fostering joint procurement on the European level is a logical complement to the EDF by covering the whole circle from research and development to procurement, thus consolidating demand that improves interoperability of Member States’ armed forces, achieves economies of scale and ultimately strengthens European defence; points out that EDIRPA can only be a first step towards improving the European technological and industrial base’s capacities to supply Member States with the products and quantities needed and should be complemented with further initiatives, including the envisaged long- term European Defence Investment Program (EDIP) for which adequate funding needs to be ensured; highlights that joint procurement could be further facilitated by building pan-EU value chains in production of defence products;
Amendment 335 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on Member States to increase their levels of defence spending to adjust to the current geopolitical situation, and address the significant threats towards the Union’s security; calls on the EU NATO Member States to increase their military budgets to at least 2 % of GDP considering the global increase of defence spending with China being of particular relevance in that regard as well as the impact of historic under-investment and spiralling inflation on defence budgets;
Amendment 339 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights the importance and the innovative potential of the European Defence Industrial Technological Base (EDTIB) for a capable European defence; regrets that the EDTIB’s potential and investments are being hampered through significant difficulties with regard to access to finance in comparison to other economic entities; calls in line with the Strategic Compass for ensuring sufficient access to public and private finance and investment for companies of the EDTIB; considers it, in light of the lack of an inclusion of the EDTIB within the taxonomy on sustainable finance, imperative to that end that military equipment should be removed from the list of excluded activities of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in order to send a signal to private finance actors; calls accordingly on EU Member States to adapt the EIB’s policy guidelines in that regard;
Amendment 343 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Underlines the EDTIB’s essential role for equipping Member States armed forces in order to enable them to protect European citizens and interests; points out that this specific role should be taken more thoroughly into consideration by the Commission while drafting legislative proposals; is concerned of a possible prohibition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), especially with regard to the production of CBRN protection equipment;
Amendment 363 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for heightened attention to China’s escalating hybrid warfare tactics in the Indo-Pacific, particularly pertaining to Taiwan, which faces five million cyberattacks every day, primarily from China. Acknowledges that the potential repercussions of destabilisation in the region would resonate far beyond the Taiwan Strait and impact the security of the EU; stresses the importance of developing regular dialogue, cooperation, and capacity building with Taiwan, which possesses substantive expertise and employs scientific methods to counter Chinese cyberattacks and FIMI based on its extensive experience, technological advantages, and linguistic proximity to China;
Amendment 450 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the importance of the partnership dimension of the Strategic Compass in reinforcing cooperation between the EU and its allies and partners around the world in order to counter foreign strategies aimed at undermining the EU and destabilising the rules-based international order; welcomes the long- awaited third Joint Declaration on EU- NATO Cooperation which confirmed that the EU and NATO are essential partners who share common values and strategic interests, and who work in complementarity to ensure Euro-Atlantic and global security and stability; calls in particular for synergies and coherence between NATO’s Strategic Concept and the EU’s Strategic Compass, particularly in the areas of countering Russian aggression, hybrid and cyber warfare, and providing support to partners; calls for stronger linkage between both organisations by establishing a double function of the Director General of the EU Military Staff as EU Deputy SACEUR in NATO;
Amendment 457 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Expresses deep concern about China’s increasingly aggressive behaviour in the Taiwan Strait, including its 1,727 fighter jet incursions into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone in 2022, which is undermining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. Encourages Member States to increase the frequency of freedom of navigation operations in the Taiwan Strait and deepen security dialogues with Taiwan to deter Chinese aggression against the democratic island. Condemns China’s disruptive activities in the South China Sea, including island- building, harassment, and dangerous manoeuvres conducted by its navy, coast guard, and maritime militia. These actions have raised tensions with neighbouring countries and threatened maritime security in one of the most important global trade routes. Calls for greater Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMP) and capacity building with the EU’s partners in the region. Stresses the need to cooperate with a broader set of actors in the Indo-Pacific, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and Taiwan, in terms of information exchange, burden-sharing, and strategic alignment, in order to optimise the use of the EU’s limited resources;
Amendment 464 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Highlights the importance of the EU’s close relationship to the United States which is based on the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law; values the United States’ and the current administration’s unwavering and strong commitment and engagement to the territorial defence of Europe, especially in light of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine that threatens the whole continent; takes note that the United States are also challenged in the Indo-Pacific to counter China’s increasing military posture; stresses that EU Member States need to step up their efforts to improve European defence capabilities in order to pave the way for a burden shifting in the long run with the EU taking more responsibility for its defence and allowing the United States to allocate the necessary resources to the Indo-Pacific;
Amendment 511 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Notes that Russia’s illegal war of aggression and the EU’s responses indicate the evolution of defence as a genuine EU policy field; calls upon the European Council to implement a common defence in reference to article 42 (2) of the Treaty of the European Union; calls on the Commission to develop comprehensive legislation in order to increase the Union’s defence readiness;
Amendment 512 #
2023/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the recent increase in spending on defence policies and programmes at an EU level and among the Member Statesreflect the necessities of the current security context and indicate the evolution of defence as a genuine EU policy field that requires full parliamentary scrutiny and accountability; underlines the existingstrongly reiterates its calls for the establishment of a fully- fledged European Parliament Committee on Security and Defence, in recognition of the emerging d with full legislative and budgetary responsibilities on European defence matters including measures addressed to strengthen the EDTIB; stresses in reference acquis in the framework of the EU with scrutiny, legislation and budgetary responsibilitiesto the successful cooperation between the subcommittee Security and Defence and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy in the process of the EDIRPA regulation that until a fully- fledged committee is established, the subcommittee should be included in all legislative procedures with relevant implications for European defence;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes with interest Japan’s efforts to promote a stable architecture in the Indo-Pacific, for instance through its participation in the Quad, its engagement with Pacific island states or the recent Camp David Agreement with Korea and the US; continues to note Japan’s concerns about North Korea; intends to continuously cooperate with Japan in order to oppose China’s aggressive policies towards its neighbours; shares Japan’s position that Taiwan is an important partner and a precious friend; reaffirms that the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is an indispensable element of security and prosperity in the international community; shares, further, Japan’s high regard for the Association of Southeas Asian Nations (ASEAN); welcomes the fact that some new vice- ministerial formats also include the EU (in groupings such as Japan/Australia/Korea/EU and Japan/Korea/US/EU);
Amendment 30 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas released political prisoners face extreme discrimination with the regime prohibiting them free movement, as well as access to the labour market, to their bank accounts and other financial assets;
Amendment 121 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Belarusian regime to refrain from any kind of harassment also of former political prisoners who have now been released; urges the regime to allow these former prisoners to live their life in freedom and give them full access to the labour market, social life, as well as their bank account and assets;
Amendment 133 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EU institutions and its Member States to explore the possibility of allowing representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces and civil society to take up the empty seats, in bilateral and multilateral formats, in particular within the framework of the Eastern Partnership policy, which were previously occupied by representatives of the Belarusian authorities; regrets that the Belarusian civil society and the Belarusian Freedom Movement is currently not yet able to take part in multilateral formats like the European Political Community (EPC);
Amendment 135 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the leaders of the Member States, the President of the European Parliament, the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council, as well as the political leaders of the remaining participating states of the European Political Community to include the Belarusian Freedom Movement in the European Political Community, for instance by giving them an observer status;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that the inclusion of representatives of political, civil society and human rights organizations of Democratic Belarus ("Belarusian Freedom Movement") with observer status in the EPC would also strengthen the platform for developing joint strategies against authoritarian regimes and for democracy in Europe;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recitals A and Aa (new)
Recitals A and Aa (new)
A. whereas the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (‘the Instrument’) entered into force on 14 June 2021 and consolidated a merged previous instruments under a single instrument; whereas this instrument, with an overall budget of EUR 79.5 billion, constitutes a historic change in the EU’s external and development policies; Aa. whereas the Commission is responsible for the identification, formulatitude of previous instruments under a single instrumenton, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU assistance; whereas the EEAS has the responsibility to ensure the continuity and coherence of EU external policies in line with the integrated approach which includes this Instrument; whereas Parliament is responsible for democratic oversight and scrutiny and as co-legislator under the co- decision procedure; whereas the creation of the Team Europe approach should contribute to a single strategic coordination framework for the EU’s external response to major challenges; whereas this approach enables further cooperation between the EU institutions, the Member States and the EIB, continuously increasing the EU’s collective effectiveness and visibility; whereas the Instrument is to be implemented through a mix of modalities including bilateral cooperation, grants to a diversity of partners and an investment framework;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Instrument’s external investment framework brings together blended finance and guarantees under the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) External Action Guarantee (EAG), which is to be implemented by eligible partners in an open and collaborative approach, with a specific role for the European Investment Bank (EIB); whereas the EFSD+ considerably expands the financial envelope of its predecessor, the EFSD, and will be able to guarantee operations up to EUR 53.4 billion through EAG; whereas the ‘policy first’ principle must result in a cooperation driven by policy objectives and ensure that the European financial architecture for development is aligned in this regard;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recitals C and Ca (new)
Recitals C and Ca (new)
C. whereas due to limited resources, the external financing instruments have often been stretched to their limits; whereas, since the adoption of the Regulation establishing the Instrument, events such as the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine (which triggered a food, energy and cost of worsened the food crisis in the world, triggered an energy, cost of living and debt crises globally and created economic uncertainty, potentially further destabilivsing crisis)Member States and third countries and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the situation to such a degree that an early mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the Instrument and a mid-term revision (MTR) of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) are necessary; Ca. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the already significant SDGs financing gap and caused an overall decline in resources of USD 700 billion, and at the same time a significant increase is needed to respond to the pre- pandemic gap in developing countries; whereas 80% of the cushion has already been used and an increase of it should be considered; whereas the current political and financial leadership of and efforts by the EU are not sufficient for achieving the European Consensus on Development, SDGs, and the goals of the Paris Agreement and addressing other acute global challenges, in particular worsening climate change, the consequences of COVID-19 and violent conflicts, and therefore joint engagement at international level is required to ensure that the Instrument is able to respond to these emerging challenges;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recitals D, Da (new), Db (new) and Dc (new)
Recitals D, Da (new), Db (new) and Dc (new)
D. whereas project implementation under the Instrument cannot yet be evaluated fully, as it is still in its early stages; whereas the MTE expected in 2024 should assess whether the Instrument contributes to the EU’s strategic priorities and effectively promotes its values in partner countries, promotes human rights and contributes to poverty and inequalities reduction along with the promotion of the sustainable development of third countries and whether it is allocated based on third countries’ needs and development strategies; Da. whereas the European Court of Auditors concluded in 2023 that there are deficiencies in the methods for allocating funds and impact monitoring and that the wide scope of the Instrument may limit the impact, and that improvements are needed in the way development aid is allocated and monitored; Db. whereas the Instrument should be used to form closer and more effective partnerships with third countries that deliver tangible results, based on mutual interests, strategic priorities, structured and effective cooperation, and clear-long term goals; whereas EU-Africa and Neighbourhood relations are of particular strategic importance; whereas the Instrument should be used to ensure a fair green transition, promoting local added values and respecting the “do no significant harm principle”; whereas efficiency, effectiveness and the development impact of the Instrument are key indicators to track; Dc. whereas since the adoption of the Instrument, geopolitical competition has evolved and increased; whereas this places the Instrument in a new and more urgent light; whereas the Global Gateway is a response to this challenge, aiming to provide a viable and attractive alternative for partner countries that delivers lasting benefits for local communities; whereas there is a need to better communicate and raise the visibility of EU actions in partner countries; whereas, despite the Global Gateway’s focus on the EU’s geopolitical objectives, the Instrument’s ODA must serve long-term sustainable development in partner countries;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communica’s proposal for a revision of the MFF 2021- 2027 with additional funding for Heading 6, since the current financial programming is insufficient and underfunded for the Instrument that should better reflect the geopolitical ambitions on the mid-term revision of the MFF 2021-2027f the EU and its global commitments; takes note of the additional funds proposed by the Commission for Heading 6 out of which EUR 10,5 billion for responding to external dimension of migration, including external challenges, EUR 3 billion for the Instrument’s emerging challenges and priorities cushion and EUR 2,5 billion for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve (SEAR);
Amendment 6 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the need to review the EU’s external and development policies in the light of geopolitical changes; recogniseslight of the funding gap, the increasing inequalities between and within countries and global food insecurity; recognises the impact of geopolitical changes, in particular Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s new priorities and the enhanced importance of strategic partnerships with partner countries, aligned with the principle of Policy Coherence for Development (PCD), and the specific role of EU investments, which have to reflect both the values and interests of the EU and the interests of our partners; further stresses the need for this review to assess whether the Instrument’s objectives of reduction of poverty and inequalities, promotion of human rights and long-term sustainable development of partner countries are being met;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine; stresses, however, that this support should not come at the expense of other partners and third countries, whose EU funding should not be cut; calls, therefore, for a thorough evaluation of the Instrument’s resources, which should also assess whether they are sufficient to meet the Instrument’s objectiveIn the face of the ongoing Russian war of aggression, reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine, in all its dimensions, including humanitarian assistance, recovery, reconstruction and modernisation; stresses, however, that this support should not come at the expense of official development assistance (ODA), other partners and third countries who are adversely affected by the Russian war of aggression and whose EU funding should not be cut; calls, therefore, for a thorough evaluation of the Instrument’s resources, which should also assess whether they are sufficient to meet the Instrument’s objectives as per the Regulation and to raise the resources accordingly, as well as ensure that they continue to be relevant in the context of on-going geopolitical challenges and allow the EU to be seen as a trustworthy partner and counteract the influence of other global powers;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the consolidation of most of the EU’s external action in a single Instrument, gradually streamlining and harmonising the numerous previous instruments; is of the opinion, however, that although this simplification has enhanced flexibility and efficiency, it has not been accompanied by sufficient levels of effective accountability and transparency; underlines, in this regard, that measures can only be considered effective when this can be proven by clear and comparable monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; recalls the findings of the ECA’s Special Report 14/2023, which points out that, in more than 20% of the sampled indicators, baseline indicators have been missing or unclear and 24% had either no targets or unclear targets, and furthermore data sources in the multiannual indicative programmes (MIPs) were fragmented or missing; calls on the Commission to make the use of ‘Global Europe Results Framework’ (GERF) indicators compulsory, that should be the norm, for measures throughout the entire implementation cycle of MIPs, that is planning, implementation and reporting of results, and to considerably increase EU delegations capacities; emphasises that the Instrument should provide for an efficient, effective, coherent and inclusive implementation, underpinned by the ‘policy first’ principle and in line with the strategic interests and values of the EU and the priorities of partner countries; reiterates its call on the Commission to publish, at least biannually, an aid effectiveness progress report, that consistently includes standardised, comprehensible and comparable indicators, covering joint planning, joint implementation and joint results frameworks; calls on the Commission to present this progress report to Parliament;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. CExpresses deep concern about the escalation of geopolitical turmoil, authoritarian trends and recent global attacks globally on the foundations of democracy and the rule of law; calls for the MTE to evaluate in depth the Instrument’s capacity to achieve the EU’s overall external policy goals, and particularly the objective of contributing to the promotion of multilateralism, sustainable development and of protecting, promoting and advancing democracy, the rule of law and human rights and fundamental freedoms; stresses that the EU's external democracy action, implemented under the Instrument, must adjust to a new geopolitical reality marked by competing governance models, in order to better prevent and respond to democratic backsliding; calls on the Commission to assess through a critical lens with an appropriate level of informative granularity in evaluating the progress in the implementation of the Instrument, across programmes, spending targets and benchmarks, abstaining from repeating shallow policy positions; reaffirms that according to the treaties and the New European Consensus on Development, the primary objective of development cooperation should be the eradication of poverty and to foster sustainable economic, social and environmental development of developing countries; stresses that ‘policy first’ should be guided by the principles and objectives set out in the European Consensus on Development, the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 6 and 6a (new)
Paragraphs 6 and 6a (new)
6. Calls, in particular, for an honest and thorough assessment of the use of Article 42(4) and recital 40 of the Regulation establishing the Instrument, the latter of which states that assistance could be suspended in the event of degradation in democracy, human rights or the rule of law in third countries; calls for ex ante assessments to determine the possible implications and risks of projects with regard to human rights, in line with Article 25 (5) of the Regulation; calls for human rights monitoring throughout the implementation of projects in third countries, especially in relation to projects entailing a high risk of violations; calls for a suspension or modulation of projects that contribute to human rights violations in third countries; calls on the Commission to share all human rights related assessments with Parliament in a proactive manner; underlines the necessity for the EU to take a more principled approach to partner countries that go in the opposite direction when it comes to central values and principles; upholds the suspension of budget support as a good example in this regard; 6a. Worries that the financing of assistance for Ukraine through the mobilisation of the Instrument’s cushion, rather than through the appropriate budgetary instrument, has exhausted much of it, leaving the Instrument with limited ability to respond to unforeseen challenges; welcomes the proposal for establishing the Ukraine Facility, which should ensure sustainable long-term financing for Ukraine while preserving the Instrument’s ability to cope with future challenges;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Requests that the MTE provide legal and political clarity with regard to the listing of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia as beneficiaries under the neighbourhood chapter of the Instrument; notes that these countriesUkraine and the Republic of Moldova have become candidates for accession to the EU andwhile Georgia is considered a potential candidate for EU membership; against this background, underlines that Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia should therefore be listed as beneficiaries with the adequate budgetary transfer of bilateral financial envelopes to the Instrument for Pre- accession Assistance (IPA III) Regulation10 ; welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a Ukraine facility, having a distinctive legal basis and policy framework different from the Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Policy, which would reduce the pressure lying on the Instrument, welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a new and dedicated Ukraine facility by combining future support in a separate single instrument under Heading 6 of the MFF to meet immediate needs, but stresses the importance of using a long- term instrument; __________________ 10 Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 September 2021 establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession assistance (IPA III) (OJ L 330, 20.9.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 12 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the European Union and the 27 EU Member States together remain the world’s biggest provider of external assistance, responsible for approximately 43% of the total ODA provided by all OECD ODA members to developing countries; whereas external financing instruments are the main mechanism for supporting the EU’s action on the global scene, and whereas the EU’s external action is of increasing importance to European citizens;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the MTE to assess, in particular, the extent to which funding has delivered tangible results in Africa, in line with the Instrument’s objectives, the EU- Africa Strategy as well as the outcomes of and priorities set at the 6th AU-EU Summit in 2022, and whether a review of priorities and objectives is necessary; stresses that the analysis of tangible results of the assistance provided, based on clear indicators, is particularly important for adequately assessing the effectiveness of the use of funds; invites the Commission to make better use of the possibility to combine geographic envelopes for the benefit of Pan-African programmes as provided for in Article 4(2), in support of EU-AU commitments; underlines the necessity for the EU to continue to actively support the new African Continental Free Trade Area, also through this Instrument, building on its own experience in developing the European Single Market, to spur sustainable economic development, boost job creation, reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity in Africa; stresses the need to support African partner countries by harnessing its great untapped renewable energy potential and accelerate progress on SDG7 in Africa, which will not only boost economic growth, job creation and social development, but also significantly increase the global share of renewables;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (‘the Instrument’) entered into force on 14 June 2021 and consolidated a multitude of previous instruments under a single instrument; whereas this instrument, with an overall budget of EUR 79.5 billion, constitutes a historic change in the EU’s external and development policies;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of meeting all the Instrument’s spending and programmatic targets and calls for detailed information on the progress made in this regard; regrets, in particular, the substantial deficit in reaching the Instrument’s climate target and the substantial deficit in reaching the Instrument’s 30% climate target, in contributing to the 10% biodiversity target under the MFF for 2026 and 2027 as well as in ensuring to fulfil its global financial commitments under the UN framework and in particular the contribution to the Loss and Damage Fund; recalls that climate change will increasingly put pressure on food production and access, especially in vulnerable regions, undermining food security and nutrition; further recalls that biodiversity is a crucial factor in combatting climate change and that the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services will undermine progress in approximately 80% of the assessed targets for the SDGs; calls for a detailed plan outlining how the Commission intends to meet the climatespending and gender targets by the end of the MFF;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 10, 10a (new) and 10b (new)
Paragraphs 10, 10a (new) and 10b (new)
10. RStrongly reaffirms the commitment set out in the Instrument to eradicating poverty, fighting inequalities and discrimination and promoting human developmente poverty, fight climate change and food insecurity, fight inequalities and discrimination and promote sustainable human development; recalls the commitment made by the EU and the Member States to increase their ODA to 0.7% of gross domestic product by 2030, including contributing with the NDICI- GE to at least 20% of the ODA funded under the Instrument to social inclusion and human development, such as in health, education, nutrition and social protection, and 0.2% of the EU’s gross national income for ODA to the least developed countries; underlines that the EFSD+ should aim to support investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the SDGs; emphasises the importance of following a holistic approach to human security as a new guiding paradigm; calls, in the context of the forthcoming programming process, for the full implementation of the EU Gender Action Plan III, with a strong commitment on gender perspective and mainstreaming, as well as the operationalisation of the EU Global Health Strategy and the Youth Action Plan in EU external action; underlines the need to enhance the Union’s efforts to promote and protect human rights in its external action, welcoming the mid-term review of the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy; highlights the importance of a strong anti-corruption perspective in all EU development efforts and supports the Council conclusions of 4 May on corruption as an obstacle to development; 10a. Stresses that investments in human development are crucial for the fight against inequalities and for education, including vocational training, should remain a clear priority in the forthcoming programming process, given that it enables developing partner countries to unlock the human capital potential of their young populations and boost human development, economic growth and employment in their countries; calls on the Commission to introduce a child policy marker that builds on existing methodology developed in the areas of gender, climate, migration and digitalisation, in order to allow EU institutions and partners to measure and monitor investments in children; stresses that tracking and monitoring of the EU's investment in children is fundamental to show the EU's added value and effectiveness; underlines that COVID-19 was a wake-up call for low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) to accelerate progress towards building universal, publicly financed health systems; requests that grants and public sector promotion are prioritised in the health sector to assure development aid reaches people first in the programming of the Instrument; stresses the importance of continuing to commit enough budget for improving social outcomes and addressing systemic issues; 10b. Expresses concern about the state of LGBTIQ+ rights worldwide as well as the general backlash against women’s rights, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in developing countries; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to address the setback in the recognition and protection of these rights; underlines, in this regard, that targeted support to CSOs and communities advocating for the respect of SRHR, women’s rights, gender equality and the LGBTIQ+ community and other marginalised populations, including enhanced measures to decriminalise homosexuality, should be prioritised; recalls that at least 85% of new actions implemented under the Instrument should have gender equality as a principal or a significant objective and at least 5% of these actions should have gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment as a principal objective;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Commission is responsible for the identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU assistance; whereas the EEAS has the responsibility to ensure the continuity and coherence of EU external policies in line with the integrated approach which includes this Instrument; whereas Parliament is responsible for democratic oversight and scrutiny and as co-legislator under the co- decision procedure; whereas the creation of the Team Europe approach should contribute to a single strategic coordination framework for the EU’s external response to major challenges; whereas this approach enables further cooperation between the EU institutions, the Member States and the EIB, continuously increasing the EU’s collective effectiveness and visibility;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 11 and 11a (new)
Paragraphs 11 and 11a (new)
11. Reaffirms the commitment outlined in the Instrument to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement; is of the opinion that, without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances, the commitment within the Instrument to dedicate an indicative 10 % of the Instrument’s financial envelope to actions supporting the management and governance of migration and forced displacement within the objectives of the Instrument should be respected and that this clause should not be reopened; notes, however, that 14% of the funds committed in 2021 contributed to the migration spending target; expects to receive regular substantial updates on the state of play; 11a. Regrets that the current use of the rapid response pillar does not visibly and effectively contribute to promoting EU interests in the world; therefore requests to reconsider re-establishing programmatic support to EU’s foreign and security policy objectives during the 2024 MTE;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that under no circumstances should the 2024 MTR of the MFF result in the Instrument’s funds being cut or reallocated between programmes; underlines the key role of the Instrument, the EFSD+ and the EAG in providing a strategic framework for blended finance, de-risking investments and guarantees and in mobilising resources from the private sector with the support of the EU budget, particularly in the light of increasing geopolitical and economic competitionthe long-term thematic and geographic programmes dedicated to sustainable development; worries that the Instrument was underfunded since the start of the MFF 2021-2027 and that its geographisation has come at the expense of important thematic funding lines, such as the people’s Global Challenges budget line, which was even more under pressure due to COVID-19, leaving little to no room for manoeuvre to fully honour the EU’s commitments to supporting multilateral health initiatives in the coming years; underlines that the lack of funds creates a dangerous gap between the EU’s ambition and its ability to deliver on its promises; recalls that insufficient funding will also create damaging competition between short-term needs and long term investments, and between core development sectors, ultimately hampering the effectiveness of EU aid and its contribution to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda; underlines the key role of the Instrument, the EFSD+ and the EAG in providing a strategic framework for blended finance, de-risking investments and guarantees and in mobilising resources from the private sector with the support of the EU budget, particularly in light of increasing geopolitical and economic competition; stresses that blended finance projects and effective partnerships with the private sector in developing countries must focus on maximising development outcomes and be consistent with the SDGs, the Paris agreement and national development priorities; recalls that private sector is an addition, rather than a replacement, to public investments, in particular in critical services, such as health, education and social protection, which provide crucial long-term prospects for the graduation from poverty; calls for the EFSD+ not to finance investments that have a negative impact on the SDGs, particularly as regards combating climate change; asks that the long-term budget must be adapted to protect the EU’s positive impact, influence and credibility on the global stage;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Instrument’s external investment framework brings together blended finance and guarantees under the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) External Action Guarantee (EAG), which is to be implemented by eligible partners in an open and collaborative approach, with a specific role for the European Investment Bank (EIB); whereas the EFSD+ considerably expands the financial envelope of its predecessor, the EFSD, and will be able to guarantee operations up to EUR 53.4 billion through EAG; whereas the ‘policy first’ principle must result in a cooperation driven by policy objectives and ensure that the European financial architecture for development is aligned in this regard;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the specific role of EU investments, which must reflect the strategic interests and development objectives of both the EU and our partner countries as well as the EU's values, and underlines the important part played by the budgetary guarantees in delivering them under the ‘policy first’ principle as referred above; highlights the importance of ensuring that the guarantees counterbalance the risk involved in the highest-risk countries for investment so that relevant investment is also directed to them; stresses that the EU should lead by example in this regard, in view of the ongoing debate on the reform of multilateral development banks;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the specific role played by the EIB in the European financial architecture for development, as set out in Article 209 of the TFEU and in Article 36 of the Regulation establishing the Instrument, and acknowledges the EIB’s potential to mobilise additional funding that contributes to the Instrument’s objectives; welcomes the creation of EIB Global, which has been operational since 1 January 2022 and sets out to increase the bank’s presence and expertise in developing countries; notes that, since the setting up of the new development branch, the EIB Global has made record use of the dedicated investment window provided by the Instrument, delivering over EUR 10 billion in 2022, notably in support of Ukraine and the Global Gateway; recalls the importance of the EU budget as the sole guarantor for the EIB’s to provide loans outside the EU in support of EU policies; calls for an increase in the guarantees granted to the EIB by the EU budget in order to allow the EU bank to continue to deliver vital public and private sector operations in Ukraine and to expand its activities in the Global South; calls on the EIB to use its position to mobilise investments for sustainable development in line with the purpose and criteria established by the EFSD+; highlights the important role of the EIB in partnering with the Commission to deliver EUR 100 billion of the EUR 300 billion commitment under the Global Gateway strategy; calls on the EIB to prioritise a sustainable development agenda; calls on the EIB to take higher risk in financing projects with high social returns; calls on the EIB to continue strengthening its presence in the field by building on the current approach of co- location within EU delegations, while further exploiting possible synergies with the EBRD and other European DFIs; encourages the EIB to continue to actively engage in developing planning, monitoring and evaluation at country level, hand in hand with the EU delegations and through co-financing with development finance institutions; calls for stronger coordination between the Commission and the EEAS and EU delegations to facilitate discussions and cooperation with relevant actors on the ground in order to identify projects which best meet development effectiveness objectives;
Amendment 19 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the ‘open architecture’ of the EFSD+, which was established to support private-sector investments, and calls on the Commission, the EIB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Member States and development finance institutions (DFIs) to fully utilise the options provided by the EAG and the relevant investment windows to promote sustainable private-sector investments; underlines the need to leverage private sector financing, with a particular focus on SMEs, and calls for increased efforts to address bottlenecks and obstacles to investment; recognises additionally the important role of the private sector in generating new investments, employment and financing for development where possible; recalls Parliament's power of scrutiny and the need for transparency in the implementation of the EFSD+;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Global Gateway strategy aims at increasing EU’s geopolitical weight in the global arena, by boosting smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthening health, education and research systems across the world, in the framework of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the Team Europe approach and its aim of increasing the coherence, impact and visibility of EU development projects, and calls for more joint actions with the Member States, in particular Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs); recalls the Court of Auditors’ observation that individual Member States’ contributions to TEIs are not indicated in the MIPs, bringing uncertainty over the Member States’ financial support which contributes to making the future of TEIs unclear as a collective initiative; calls on the Commission and Member States to review the effectiveness of the approach and to inform Parliament of its findings; calls on the Commission to clarify the roles surrounding the Team Europe approach and to propose a mechanism that increases the transparency and democratic scrutiny of the initiatives; further calls for joint action by the EU and Member States to increase effectiveness and maximise resources; encourages the Member States and development financing institutions as well as the EIB and EBRD to play a more active role in Team Europe with financial commitments and joint actions, steered by the Commission;
Amendment 21 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 17 and 17a (new)
Paragraphs 17 and 17a (new)
17. Welcomes the Global Gateway strategy as a concerted EU response to global challenges; regrets, however, the lack of transparency and of a regulatory framework for the strategy’s governance and implementation within the Instrument’s objectives and prioritiesis of the opinion that in times of new geostrategic challenges, EU foreign policy and security policy and development cooperation actors have to better coordinate to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide by means of infrastructure investment that creates national value in partner countries, in line with the SDGs; recalls that Global Gateway is to be understood as a strategic concept in which foreign, economic and development policy are integrated; stresses that massive investments are required in both hard and soft infrastructure in developing countries, from digital, transport and energy networks to health, education and food systems; regrets, however, the lack of transparency and of a regulatory framework for the strategy’s governance and implementation within the Instrument’s objectives and priorities; stresses the need for adequate parliamentary involvement and scrutiny as well as consultation with the business sector and CSOs through a light governance framework that would quickly deliver a boost of investment and visibility of EU in partner countries at the backdrop of a complex geopolitical context; calls on the Commission to update the joint communication to clarify the governance framework, including Parliament’s scrutiny role, and to provide a clear definition of what a global gateway project is and how to distinguish it from other investment projects; calls for clarity as to how the EU financial regulation and public procurement rules apply; calls for a faster pace of implementation of the strategy in light of existing and emerging global challenges; 17a. Regrets the lack of clarity on the financing for the Global Gateway strategy and recalls that such new initiatives should be financed through fresh appropriations and the related upward revision of the Heading 6 ceiling; calls on the Commission to involve CSOs more systematically in Global Gateway and TEIs and to consider actively involving local CSOs under each country programming;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 19 and 19a (new)
Paragraphs 19 and 19a (new)
19. Recalls Parliament’s functions of political control and consultation and stresses the role of the high-level geopolitical dialogue in providing general orientations for the implementation of the Instrumentpowers of political and budgetary control and consultation and stresses the role of the high-level geopolitical dialogue in providing general orientations for the implementation of the Instrument; stresses the importance of having detailed information on the budget executed, or to be executed; underlines that Parliament needs full and timely access to documents and has to be able to monitor the impact and progress of projects in order to better evaluate their scope and impact, which is why it needs full access to standardised baseline and target indicators, as well as data sources; calls on the Commission to provide a consistent inter-institutional information flow with the Parliament being kept informed about investment projects including Global Gateway projects and to make the Result Management Framework (ReMF) fully available; reiterates that Parliament’s positions need to be fully taken into consideration; also reiterates that European Parliament resolutions constitute part of the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument; urges the Commission to significantly improve the timely provision of documentation to Parliament in advance of the high-level geopolitical dialogue, as well as the way in which it takes into account the EP’s recommendations, notably by engaging in a written procedure after each dialogue indicating the follow-up on each specific EP recommendation; 19a. Calls on the Commission to take advantage of the MFF revision to refine the nomenclature of the NDICI-Global Europe by including more budget lines in order to allow the budgetary authority to exercise its scrutiny powers, particularly as regards the neighbourhood budget lines, to strengthen the transparency to achieve a data-driven policy which can be audited regarding its objectives, and to reflect better a strategic approach, as well as to improve long-term programming; points out that the overlap of financial instruments, for example in the context of guarantees, makes scrutiny difficult; calls on the Commission to provide after consultations with the Parliament a comprehensible, clear and complete overview in a single document about the financial instruments, their relations with each other and the different actors, as well as a complete and precise overview about grants and guarantees and how they are covered; calls on the Commission to provide the budgetary authority with quarterly updates, including on the use and amounts of budgetary guarantees together with the estimated provisioning and future forecasts, as well as the state of play as regards the spending and programmatic targets;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the importance of the programming process, underlining the crucial role of the EEAS and EU delegations in this regard, as well as in ensuring the proper inclusion of partner countries and other development actors throughout the process, including by fostering close and transparent consultation of and association with regional and local authorities, in order to identify common priorities and enhance partner countries’ sense of ownership; stresses, furthermore, the important role of civil society organisations in the programming processunderlines the importance of guaranteeing an effective needs-based and people-centred approach in the EU’s external action and highlights the essential role that local partners and civil society should have in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes; stresses the importance of CSOs and, where relevant, the private sector in the implementation of the Instrument, in particular in the programming process; reaffirms the need to step up support to civil society worldwide;
Amendment 24 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 21 and 21a (new)
Paragraphs 21 and 21a (new)
21. Regrets the rushed programming process that took place in the second half of 2021, preventing adequate scrutiny by Parliament; notes with concern the findings of the ECA’s Special Report 14/2023, which concluded that the programming process could be improved; expects the Commission and the EEAS to act on the recommendation made by ECA and draw the lessons learnt for the next programming exercise; calls on the Commission to ensure a more predictable and transparent programming exercise, to develop a standardised, comparable and transparent methodology for allocating funds to neighbourhood countries, to ensure rigorous application for non- neighbourhood countries and to clarify the methodology for assessing the impact of EU’s support and ensure its relevance in a developing geopolitical context; 21a. Welcomes the recent Macro- financial assistances adopted to support several countries and notably Ukraine to face the consequences of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; regrets the lack of information given to the budgetary authorities on the management of the financing of the interest costs of the MFA; worries that the current financing of the interest costs of the MFA through the mobilisation of the emerging challenges and priorities cushion, rather than through fresh appropriations, risks to exhaust most of it, if not all, for the remaining period, leaving the Instrument with no ability to respond to unforeseen challenges, and therefore, underlines the need to find sustainable long-term financing solutions, while preserving the ability to cope with future challenges;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 22, 22a (new) and 22b (new)
Paragraphs 22, 22a (new) and 22b (new)
22. Regrets the Commission’s failure to always notify Parliament before the cushion is mobilised and deplores the practice of sending letters that arrive after mobilisation; calls on the Commission to always inform Parliament in detail before the cushion funds are mobilised and to take its observations into account, de facto undermining Parliament’s right of scrutiny and impeding the Commission from fully taking into consideration its observations on the nature, objectives and financial amounts envisaged; calls on the Commission to always inform Parliament in detail before the cushion funds are mobilised and to take its observations into account, in line with Recital 71 of the Regulation; 22a. Regrets that the Commission’s use of the cushion does not respect the spirit of Article 17 of the regulation, in particular as concerns the financing of new legislative initiatives; worries that already 80% of the funding available in the Instrument’s cushion for 2021-2027 has been earmarked, with only EUR 1.9 billion (21%) left until 2027; regrets the pre-allocation of 60% of funds for the remaining cushion without considering future anticipated needs has not been taken into account yet, such as the Syrian refugee package; 22b. Recalls the condition of better involvement of Parliament at all stages of governance and implementation of the Instrument laid out for accepting the merge of previous EFIs under the Instrument (2018 Schaake report and 2019 NDICI-Global Europe negotiating mandate); recalls that the Instrument offers the possibility to make legislative amendments to the Regulations, and suggests an in-depth assessment of Parliament’s role in providing strategic steer and scrutiny, or with regard to Parliament’s insufficient involvement in suspension of aid or use of the cushion, as well as regular comitology, which have unrealised potential;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 24 and 24a (new)
Paragraphs 24 and 24a (new)
24. Considers that the current arrangements for reporting on what the EU is doing in any given country, region or thematic area are insufficient and excessively legalistic; calls for pragmatic and swift improvements with regard to updating useful data and for examples of best practices in implementation to be provided to Parliament flexibly and in good time, applying appropriate confidentiality rules where needed; considers the public projects database not to be user friendly and not to help with updated information; underlines that EU investment projects should be subject to evaluation, monitoring and reporting in order to determine their effectiveness and avoid unintended negative impacts; 24a. Calls on the Commission, together with EIB, EBRD and other European DFIs to develop standardised procedures, including ex ante and ex post evaluations and by applying the Commission’s Result Management Framework (ReMF); urges the Commission to publish this Framework and to make sure that DFIs using their own indicators to clearly define them and explain their application and comparability with the ReMF; calls on the Commission to follow-up environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards of all investment projects; calls on the Commission to make the EFSD+ Results Management Framework accessible in order to facilitate scrutiny on progress towards more accountable development finance;
Amendment 27 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Requests that the MTE be used to the fullest extent possible in order to update either the Instrument or its delegated acts on priority areas and to reassess the validity of the geographic and thematic MIPs, including more prominent conditions relating to compliance with international law, human rights, rule of law and democracy and alignment with the EU’s foreign policy and the application of the associated suspension mechanism, as a last resort, where the foreign policy of an Instrument beneficiary country diverges completely from EU foreign policy; stresses the importance of increasing the visibility of EU actions, notably for its development cooperation efforts; calls therefore for equipping the EEAS and EU delegations with the tools to develop their strategic communication capabilities to better explain EU actions to decision makers and the general public in third countries, and to counter disinformation; calls on the EU to oppose any support to aggressor states and their policies, in particular the Russian Federation in its war of aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that the MTE should be accompanied by the necessary legislative changes to the Instrument and the IPA III so that the relevant regulations reflect Ukraine and Moldova’s new status as EU candidate countries, and by a new delegated act setting out the specific objectives and priority areas of cooperation for each region; stresses the importance of providing funding through development financing institutions and EIB that targets access to critical raw materials and related actions on skills, infrastructure and regulatory framework in compliance with EIB’s environmental and social standards, as part of shared planning for the development of renewable energies between Europe and its partners in the context of achieving the SDGs;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the already significant SDGs financing gap and caused an overall decline in resources of USD 700 billion, and at the same time a significant increase is needed to respond to the pre- pandemic gap in developing countries; whereas 80% of the cushion has already been used and an increase of it should be considered; whereas the current political and financial leadership of and efforts by the EU are not sufficient for achieving the European Consensus on Development, SDGs, and the goals of the Paris Agreement and addressing other acute global challenges, in particular worsening climate change, the consequences of COVID-19 and violent conflicts, and therefore joint engagement at international level is required to ensure that the Instrument is able to respond to these emerging challenges;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that the geopolitical challenges that emerged with the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the growing malign influence and assertiveness of the People’s Republic of China require the Instrument’s budget to be increased considerably; highlights that the challenges are spread all over the world, meaning the EU must increase its geopolitical influence while remaining committed to its values and principles; stresses that it will only be possible to respond to these challenges in a balanced way if the proportion of allocations for each area of the Instrument is kept the same; expresses concern that the EU is losing influence and visibility to alternative offers made by China and Russia; urges the EU to respond to the expectations of and deliver quickly on the political agreements made with partner countries, such as on the Post-Cotonou Agreement, to reinforce its status as a reliable ally in development cooperation and to demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas project implementation under the Instrument cannot yet be evaluated fully, as it is still in its early stages; whereas the MTE expected in 2024 should assess whether the Instrument contributes to the EU’s strategic interests and effectively promotes its values in partner countries;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the European Court of Auditors concluded in 2023 that there are deficiencies in the methods for allocating funds and impact monitoring and that the wide scope of the Instrument may limit the impact, and that improvements are needed in the way development aid is allocated and monitored;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the Instrument should be used to form closer and more effective partnerships with third countries that deliver tangible results, based on mutual interest, strategic priorities, structured and effective cooperation, and clear-long term goals; whereas EU-Africa and Neighbourhood relations are of particular strategic importance; whereas efficiency, effectiveness and the development impact of the Instrument are key indicators to track;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas since the adoption of the Instrument, geopolitical competition has evolved and increased; whereas this places the Instrument in a new and more urgent light; whereas the Global Gateway is a response to this challenge, aiming to provide a viable and attractive alternative for partner countries that delivers lasting benefits for local communities; whereas there is a need to better communicate and raise the visibility of EU actions in partner countries;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the consolidation of most of the EU’s external action in a single Instrument, gradually streamlining and harmonising the numerous previous instruments; is of the opinion, however, that although this simplification has enhanced flexibility and efficiency, it has not been accompanied by sufficient levels of effective accountability; emphasises that the Instrument should provide for an efficient, effective, coherent and inclusive implementation, underpinned by the ‘policy first’ principle and in line with the strategic interests and values of the EU; reiterates its call on the Commission to publish, at least biannually, an aid effectiveness progress report, covering joint planning, joint implementation and joint results frameworks; calls on the Commission to present this progress report to Parliament;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the MTE to evaluate in depth the Instrument’s capacity to achieve the EU’s overall external policy goals, and particularly the objective of contributing to the promotion of multilateralism and of protecting, promoting and advancing democracy, the rule of law and human rights and fundamental freedoms; calls on the Commission to assess through a critical lens with an appropriate level of informative granularity in evaluating the progress in the implementation of the Instrument, across programmes, spending targets and benchmarks, abstaining from repeating shallow policy positions; stresses that ‘policy first’ should be guided by the principles and objectives set out in the European Consensus on Development, the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda;
Amendment 68 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls, in particular, for an honest assessment of the use of Article 42(4) and recital 40 of the Regulation establishing the Instrument, the latter of which states that assistance could be suspended in the event of degradation in democracy, human rights or the rule of law in third countries; underlines the necessity for the EU to take a more principled approach to partner countries that go in the opposite direction when it comes to central values and principles; upholds the suspension of budget support for Ethiopia as a good example in this regard;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Worries that the current financing of assistance for Ukraine through the mobilisation of the Instrument’s cushion, rather than through the appropriate budgetary instrument, risks to exhaust most of it, leaving the Instrument with no ability to respond to unforeseen challenges, and therefore, underlines the need to find sustainable long-term financing solutions, while preserving the ability to cope with future challenges;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Requests that the MTE provide legal and political clarity with regard to the listing of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia as beneficiaries under the neighbourhood chapter of the Instrument; notes that these countries have become candidates for accession to the EU and should therefore be listed as beneficiaries with the adequate budgetary transfer of bilateral financial envelopes to the Instrument for Pre- accession Assistance (IPA III) Regulation10 , having a distinctive legal basis and policy framework different from the Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Policy, which would reduce the pressure lying on the Instrument; welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a Ukraine facility to meet immediate needs, but stresses the importance of using a long- term instrument; _________________ 10 Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 September 2021 establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession assistance (IPA III) (OJ L 330, 20.9.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 82 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the MTE to assess, in particular, the extent to which funding has delivered tangible results in Africa; invites the Commission to make better use of the possibility to combine geographic envelopes for the benefit of Pan-African programmes as provided for in Article 4(2), in support of EU-AU commitments; underlines the necessity for the EU to continue to actively support the new African Continental Free Trade Area, also through this Instrument, to spur sustainable economic development, boost job creation, reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity in Africa;
Amendment 99 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reaffirms the commitment set out in the Instrument to eradicating poverty, fighting inequalities and discrimination and promoting human development; calls in this regard for the full implementation of the EU Gender Action Plan III, as well as the operationalisation of the EU Global Health Strategy and the Youth Action Plan in EU external action; underlines the need to enhance the Union’s efforts to promote and protect human rights in its external action, in view of the mid-term review of the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reaffirms the commitment outlined in the Instrument to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement; is of the opinion that, without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances, the commitment within the Instrument to dedicate an indicative 10 % of the Instrument’s financial envelope to actions supporting the management and governance of migration and forced displacement within the objectives of the Instrument should be respected and that this clause should not be reopened; notes, however, that 14% of the funds committed in 2021 contributed to the migration spending target; expects to receive regular substantial updates on the state of play;
Amendment 126 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that at least 85 % of new actions implemented under the Instrument should have gender equality as a principal or a significant objective and at least 5 % of these actions should have gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment as a principal objective;
Amendment 130 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Regrets that the current use of the rapid response pillar does not visibly and effectively contribute to promoting EU interests in the world; therefore, requests to consider re-establishing programmatic support to EU’s foreign and security policy objectives during the 2024 MTE;
Amendment 140 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the specific role of EU investments, which must reflect the strategic interests of both the EU and our partner countries, and underlines the important part played by the budgetary guarantees in delivering them under the ‘policy first’ principle as referred above; highlights the importance of ensuring that the guarantees counterbalance the risk involved in the highest-risk countries for investment so that relevant investment is also directed to them;
Amendment 143 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the specific role played by the EIB in the European financial architecture for development, as set out in Article 209 of the TFEU and in Article 36 of the Regulation establishing the Instrument, and acknowledges the EIB’s potential to mobilise additional funding that contributes to the Instrument’s objectives; welcomes the creation of EIB Global, which has been operational since 1 January 2022 and sets out to increase the bank’s presence and expertise in developing countries; notes that, since the setting up of the new development branch, the EIB Global has made record use of the dedicated investment window provided by the Instrument, delivering over EUR 10 billion in 2022, notably in support of Ukraine and the Global Gateway; recalls the importance of the EU budget as the sole guarantor for the EIB’s to provide loans outside the EU in support of EU policies; calls for an increase in the guarantees granted to the EIB by the EU budget in order to allow the EU bank to continue to deliver vital public and private sector operations in Ukraine and to expand its activities in the Global South; calls on the EIB to use its position to mobilise investments for sustainable development in line with the purpose and criteria established by the EFSD+; highlights the important role of the EIB in partnering with the Commission to deliver EUR 100 billion of the 300 billion commitment under the Global Gateway strategy; calls on the EIB to continue to strengthen its presence in the field by building on the current approach of co- location within EU delegations, while further exploiting possible synergies with the EBRD and other European DFIs;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the EIB to continue to actively engage in developing planning, monitoring and evaluation at country level, hand in hand with the EU delegations and through co-financing with development finance institutions; calls for stronger coordination between the Commission and the EEAS and EU delegations to facilitate discussions and cooperation with relevant actors on the ground in order to identify projects which best meet development effectiveness objectives;
Amendment 154 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the ‘open architecture’ of the EFSD+, which was established to support private-sector investments, and calls on the Commission, the EIB, the Member States and development finance institutions (DFIs) to fully utilise the options provided by the EAG and the relevant investment windows to promote sustainable private-sector investments; underlines the need to leverage private sector financing, with a particular focus on SMEs, and calls for increased efforts to address bottlenecks and obstacles to investment;
Amendment 179 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Global Gateway strategy as a concerted EU response to global challenges; regrets, however, the lack of transparency and of a regulatory framework for the strategy’s governance and implementation within the Instrument’s objectives and prioritiesstresses that massive investments are required in both hard and soft infrastructure in developing countries, from digital, transport and energy networks to health, education and food systems; regrets, however, the lack of transparency and of a regulatory framework for the strategy’s governance and implementation within the Instrument’s objectives and priorities; stresses the need for adequate parliamentary involvement and scrutiny as well as consultation with the business sector and CSOs through a light governance framework that would quickly deliver a boost of investment and visibility of EU in partner countries at the backdrop of a complex geopolitical context;
Amendment 184 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for clarity as to how the EU financial regulation and public procurement rules apply in the funding of Global Gateway for joint projects in partner developing countries; calls to ensure that the prerogative is always given to the EU and local partner or like- minded countries companies;
Amendment 185 #
2023/2029(INI)
17b. Regrets the lack of clarity on the financing for the Global Gateway strategy and recalls that such new initiatives should be financed through fresh appropriations and the related upward revision of the Heading 6 ceiling;
Amendment 186 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for joint action by the EU and Member States to increase effectiveness and maximise resources; encourages the Member States and development financing institutions as well as the EIB and EBRD to play a more active role in Team Europe with financial commitments and joint actions, steered by the European Commission;
Amendment 191 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls Parliament’s functions of political control and consultation and stresses the role of the high-level geopolitical dialogue in providing general orientations for the implementation of the Instrument; reiterates that Parliament’s positions need to be fully taken into consideration; also reiterates that European Parliament resolutions constitute part of the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument;
Amendment 201 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Regrets the Commission’s failure to always notify Parliament before the cushion is mobilised and deplores the practice of sending letters that arrive after mobilisation; calls on the Commission to always inform Parliament in detail before the cushion funds are mobilised and to take its observations into account, in line with Recital 71 of the Regulation;
Amendment 203 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recalls the condition of better involvement of Parliament at all stages of governance and implementation of the Instrument laid out for accepting the merge of previous EFIs under the Instrument (2018 Schaake report and 2019 NDICI-Global Europe negotiating mandate); recalls that the Instrument offers the possibility to make legislative amendments to the Regulations, and suggests an in-depth assessment of Parliament’s role in providing strategic steer and scrutiny, or with regard to Parliament’s insufficient involvement in suspension of aid or use of the cushion, as well as regular comitology, which have unrealised potential;
Amendment 204 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that the current arrangements for reporting on what the EU is doing in any given country, region or thematic area are insufficient and excessively legalistic; calls for pragmatic improvements with regard to updating useful data and for examples of best practices in implementation to be provided to Parliament flexibly and in good time, applying appropriate confidentiality rules where needed; considers the public projects database to be useless in this regard as it is not user friendly and does not help with updated information provision;
Amendment 210 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Requests that the MTE be used to the fullest extent possible in order to update either the Instrument or its delegated acts on priority areas and to reassess the validity of the geographic and thematic MIPs, including more prominent conditions relating to compliance with international law, alignment with the EU’s foreign policy and the application of the associated suspension mechanism, as a last resort, where the foreign policy of an Instrument beneficiary country diverges completely from EU foreign policy; stresses the importance of increasing the visibility of EU actions, notably for its development cooperation efforts; calls therefore for equipping the EEAS and EU delegations with the tools to develop their strategic communication capabilities to better explain EU actions to decision makers and the general public in third countries, and to counter disinformation;
Amendment 218 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses the importance of providing funding through development financing institutions and EIB that targets access to critical raw materials and related actions on skills, infrastructure and regulatory framework;
Amendment 112 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should also foster close consultation and association of locensure the involvement in policy shaping of local and regional authorities, which embrace a large variety of sub-national levels and branches of government, including regions, municipalities, rayons and hromadas and their associations, as well as their participation in the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of Ukraine, based on sustainable development and through the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at local and regional level. The Union should recognise and support the multiple roles played by the local and regional authorities as promoters of a territorial approach to local and regional development, including decentralisation processes, participation and accountability, and further enhance its support for local and regional authorities’ capacity building.
Amendment 184 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The commitment appropriations and corresponding payment appropriations from the Ukraine Reserve should be mobilised annually in the budget over and above the ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework. In order to effectively allow the budgetary authority oversight and freedom of action, the Ukraine Reserve should be composed of at least three additional budgetary lines, corresponding to each of the pillars in which the proposal is structured.
Amendment 187 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) The Commission and the Member States should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle, including at local level. In light of the presence of various international donors, the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity with other donors, including through regular consultations. In this regard, the Multi- Agency Donor Coordination Platform should be used as an already established forum for such exchange and make provision for a territorial component, in which the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine would play a coordinating role.
Amendment 200 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) The preparation and implementation by Ukraine of the Plan should take particular account of the situation in Ukraine’s regions and municipalities, having regard to their specific needs for recovery and reconstruction, reform, modernisation and decentralisation, and should be done in consultation with regional, local, urban and other public authorities, in accordance with the multi-level governance principle and taking into account a bottom-up approach. In this context, the Plan should in particular enhance the economic, social, environmental and territorial development of Ukraine’s regions and municipalities, which should be complemented by explicit recognition of a public legal personality for territorial entities. The Plan should support the decentralisation reform across Ukraine and convergence towards the Union’s standards; it should also ensure the involvement of sub-national authorities, in particular municipalities, in decision- making on the use of support in the reconstruction process at local level, and that the reconstruction projects selected and implemented by such sub-national authorities constitute an adequately substantial share of the support.
Amendment 221 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 86
Recital 86
(86) Under pillar III of the Facility, support should mainly aim at progressively aligning to Union rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) with a view to future Union membership, thereby contributing to the implementation of the Ukraine Plan. Relevant recommendations of international bodies and regional alliances, such as the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission and the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine should also be taken into account in this process. Support should also aim at strengthening stakeholders, including social partners, civil society organisations and local authorities’ capacities.
Amendment 270 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) rebuild and modernise infrastructure damaged by the war, such as energy infrastructure, water systems, internal and cross-border transport networks including rail, roads and bridges and border crossing points, and foster modern, improved and resilient infrastructures; restore food production capacities; restore natural ecosystems that have been affected by shelling, bombing, mining, and oil pollution caused by military operations; help address social challenges stemming from the war, including for specific groups such as war veterans, Internally Displaced Persons, single parents, disabled people, minorities and other vulnerable persons; contribute to the demining effortand decontamination effort as enablers of recovery and reconstruction work;
Amendment 281 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) foster the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy and a stable investment environment; support the integration of Ukraine into the Single Market; repair, rebuild and improve social infrastructure, such as housing, healthcare facilities, schools and higher education institutions, and research infrastructure; strengthen economic and social development, with particular attention to women and youth, including through quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies, including for researchers; support culture and cultural heritage; strengthen strategic economic sectors and support investment and private sector development, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and innovation, as well as on agriculture and rural development, aquaculture and fisheries; strengthen the resilience of Ukraine's society and economy by building a robust system of protected areas, along the paradigm of the EU's Natura 2000 network; restructure Ukraine’s financial markets, including banking sector and capital markets; increase domestic revenue mobilisation; strengthen Ukraine’s ability to trade; take steps into reorienting economy of Ukraine from a resource-centric model to a competitive framework akin to EU member states model, diversify and transition away from a heavy reliance on natural resources.
Amendment 333 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The sum of the resources made available pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed EUR 50 000 000 000 for the period 2024 to 2027. The amounts shall be mobilised annually in the budget over and above the ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework by the budgetary authority. The nomenclature of the Ukraine Reserve shall be composed of additional budgetary lines, corresponding to each of the pillars in which the proposal is structured.
Amendment 336 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The resources referred to in point paragraphs 1(d) and 4 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, both for the EU and Ukrainian civil society organisations and experts, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, consultations with the Ukrainian authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, information and communication actions, including inclusive outreach actions, and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management and costs of the Facility at headquarters and in Union delegations. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and independent monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
Amendment 356 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Amendment 387 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an explanation of how the Plan corresponds to the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation needs stemming from the war in Ukraine’s regions and municipalities, and thereby enhances their economic, social, environmental and territorial development, supports the decentralisation reform across Ukraine and convergence towards the Union’s standards; an explanation of the methodology and processes used for the selection and implementation of projects, and the mechanisms to involve sub- national authorities, in particular municipalities, in decision-making on the use of support in the reconstruction process at local level; the methodology used to track related expenditure; and an explanation of how the Plan ensures that the reconstruction projects selected and implemented by such sub-national authorities constitute an adequately substantial share of the support; this explanation is intended to cover twinning and partnerships between cities, as well as peer-to-peer cooperation and programmes embedded in partnerships between cities and regions in the Union and Ukraine.
Amendment 392 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures under the Plan are expected to contribute to climate and environmental objectives of Ukraine and the acquis communitaire;
Amendment 394 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) The plan should ensure contribution to environmental and climate objectives, through establishment of the climate and environmental standards as well as relevant legislative initiatives and reforms.
Amendment 409 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. The preparation and implementation of the Ukraine Plan shall be done in consultation with regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society and expert community, in accordance with the multi-level governance principle and taking into account a bottom-up approach.
Amendment 415 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the Plan represents a coherent, comprehensive and adequately balanced response to the objectives set out in Article 3, including structural reforms and measures to promote the convergence with the Union, so that the Plan as a whole raises thleads to sustainable growth rate of the Ukrainian economy while fostering resilience to climate change;
Amendment 435 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission proposal for a Council implementing decision shall set out, for the part to be funded by the Facility, the reforms and investments to be implemented by Ukraine, the conditions stemming from the Plan as described in Article 15(2), including the indicative timetable, and the amounts referred to in Article 6(1) point (a) and (2) and relevant contributions under paragraph 4 of that Article.
Amendment 437 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission proposal referred to in paragraph 2 shall also lay down:
Amendment 491 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
(2) 2. Assistance under this Chapter shall also be provided to ensure that capacities of stakeholders, including social partners, civil society organisations and local authorities are strengthened, in particular to promote twinning and partnerships between cities, as well as peer-to-peer cooperation and programmes embedded in partnerships between cities and regions in the Union and Ukraine.
Amendment 516 #
2023/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a (new)
Article33a Physical and cyber protection of investments made with Union financial support (1) The agreements referred to in Articles 9, 10 and 21 shall provide for the obligation of Ukraine to identify physical and cyber protection measures for each of the investments made with Union financial support. An appropriate amount of the Union financial support may be set aside for physical and cyber protection purposes, and the necessary restrictions shall apply in accordance with the Article 11, paragraph 7 (b). (2) Until the cessation of hostilities, physical protection may include measures to protect against munitions and missiles and their effects, including through means delivering kinetic effects. Such means should be operated under the auspices of the state authorities of Ukraine and may not be used for the purpose of doing harm to persons.
Amendment 41 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) New and revised limit values should be set out in light of available information, including up-to-date scientific evidence and technical data, based on a thorough assessment of the socioeconomic and cultural impact and availability of exposure measurement protocols and techniques at the place of work.
Amendment 94 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The central aim of this legislation is to ensure a comprehensive level of protection for workers and also to protect the cultural heritage of the European Union. Therefore, a sectoral exemption for the occupational substance lead should be introduced for activities, which are essential for cultural activities in Europe. It should be regularly reviewed whether these regulations are still necessary for the preservation of Europe's cultural heritage.
Amendment 138 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph -1 – point 4 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph -1 – point 4 (new)
Directive 2004/37/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4) in Article 5, the following paragraph 4a is inserted: "4a. The limit values set out in Annex III for the occupational substance "inorganic lead and its compounds" and Annex IIIa for the occupational substance "lead and its ionic compounds" shall not apply to activities which, in accordance to Annex IIIb, are of substantial importance for the preservation of the cultural heritage and cultural diversity of the European Union."
Amendment 194 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive 2004/37/EG
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 87 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deplores political confrontation and disruptive actions, breaches of the parliamentary rules of procedure expresses concerns on the reduction of space for the parliamentary oversight role of the opposition including the rejection of parliamentary inquiry committees and underlines a joint political and social responsibility for reforms; invites political actors to step up their commitment to dialogue and to strengthen democratic institutions and procedures through constructive engagement, inclusive consultations and transparent decision- making; recalls the need to strengthen parliamentary oversight;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Albanian authorities to address the outstanding priority electoral and party financing recommendations priority well ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections, the freedom of association, including in political parties, as well as the freedom to stand in an election without state or other undue interference should be guaranteed;
Amendment 117 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its concern with the aspects of the draft law on fiscal amnesty and the proposeCalls on the government to urgently annul any legal initiative regarding fiscal/criminal amnesty and citizenship by investment scheme that are incompatible wia threat to the EU norms and its visa policyand Albania and will certainly block any progress in the European integration;
Amendment 129 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Is appalled that the government approved the SAA breaching contract on the Durres Port with an UAE company despite earlier warnings by the European Parliament and European Commission;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on action against money laundering which seems pervasive and funds many sectors including real estate development considering the lack of progress so far as indicated by Moneyal. The focus should be on s solid track record of the implementation of the existing legislation by respective law enforcement;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses its serious concern with the regress in freedom of expression and media freedom, lack of progress on achieving institutional transparency, freedom of expression and media freedom and stresses the role of the government and political leaders in creating an enabling environment for the pursuit of these freedoms; condemns attempts to discredit reporters and arbitrarily withhold public information by government authorities, as well as the failure to ensure the safety of journalists; urges the authorities to take immediate action against political and economic interference in the media and intimidation against reporters; welcomes the withdrawal of the draft anti- defamation legislationcalls for an investigation into the unlawful demolition of assets linked to media independent from or critical of the government such as the case with Prestige Ressort and 24News TV; notes the withdrawal of the draft anti-defamation legislation and calls on the government not to introduce it again as well as full decriminalization of defamation from the criminal legislation in line with outstanding recommendations from OSCE/JODIHR and CoE PACE; urges the government to ensure the independence of the public broadcaster and media regulator and the transparency of media ownership, financing and public advertising;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU has been striving for over 20 years to become a capable security actor and encourages cooperation of EU Member States through a variety of structures and instruments such as the European Defence Agency, the Capability Development Plan, the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) and the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) in order to improve capabilities, interoperability and cost-effective solutions in European defence; whereas results and effectiveness of these instruments still remain rather limited; whereas since 2017 61 PESCO projects have been launched without any having achieved tangible results;
Amendment 129 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the practical implementation of Article 44 of the TEU, as well as the establishment and operation of the RDC, should be considered the mainkey aspects of the CSDP on which the Vice- President of the European Commission / High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) needs to regularly consult Parliament;
Amendment 149 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the VP/HR’s proposal, enshrined in the Strategic Compass, to establish an RDC; stresses the importance of the EU having the necessary capabilities and structures to take action rapidly and decisively during crises in order to serve and protect the Union’s citizens, interests and values across the world; considers the RDC as a crucial element for closing the gap between the EU’s level of ambition and its actual capabilities; calls on EU Member States, especially those participating in PESCO with its 20 binding commitments, and the EEAS to facilitate participation in the RDC by providing adequate financial incentives in order to ensure provision of forces for the RDC by the Member States;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point a
Paragraph 2 – point a
(a) The RDC should be established as a European Union structure with its own legal and institutional identity following the example of the EEAS in order to allow for setting up the RDC as a standing force that is permanently stationed and trains together;
Amendment 191 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point c
Paragraph 2 – point c
(c) The RDC should number at least 5 000 troops, excluding strategic enablers such as air and sea lift personnel, intelligence assets, special operations forces and medical evacuation and care units; the target number for the RDC should be at least between 7 000 and 10 000 troops in total; for the EU to be able to deploy up to 10.000 troops it is important for the Member States to ensure in parallel adequate capabilities of national reserve forces;
Amendment 200 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) The RDC should be considered as a nucleus for a joint EU military corps as already envisaged in the Helsinki Headline Goal 1999 by gradually assigning additional troops and force elements to the RDC;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) The RDC should also function as a facilitator for EU capability development by establishing a priority scheme within PESCO in which the PESCO project EUFOR Crisis Response Operation Core (EUFOR CROC) that aims at the creation of a coherent full spectrum force package should provide the anchor from which other projects are prioritised along the most urgent needs to fulfil the ambition of EUFOR CROC and the RDC in particular;
Amendment 223 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) The RDC should be certified according to NATO standards in order to ensure compatibility and interoperability between EU and NATO, to enable Member States to swiftly reassign RDC elements to NATO after their RDC commitments have been concluded as well as to allow for the RDC to be assigned under NATO command if deemed necessary by EU Member States;
Amendment 240 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) Since the RDC will be constituted by forces that will train and work together, and the expenditures will be financed by the EU as long as they are under EU command, those soldiers should also enjoy the same working and social rights;
Amendment 249 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to transform the EU battlegroup system to match the needs of the RDC; considers that the EU battlegroups should be funded from the Union budget during their stand-up, stand-by and stand-down phases; calls on Member States to adapt national procedures and if necessary the legislative framework in order to allow for rapid deployment;
Amendment 263 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that rapid deployment requires flexibility in political decision- making and the highadequate readiness of military modules, which implies not only having land troops on high readiness, but also the necessary air, sea and special operation components and strategic enablersncludes in addition to ground forces the necessary air, sea and special operation components and strategic enablers; stresses the insufficient progress of the EU with regard to strategic enablers over the past 20 years and calls on the Council to substantially increase its efforts to close these crucial capability gaps; underlines in that regard the role of the European Defence Fund for addressing capability shortfalls and calls for increased funding of the instrument; welcomes, furthermore, the Commission’s initiatives to facilitate joint procurement as an complementary instrument to improve EU’s capabilities and interoperability;
Amendment 283 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the RDC should have permanent operational headquarters under the Military Planning and Conduct Capability in order to ensure its effectiveness; expresses its concern that despite the ambition for the MPCC laid out in the Strategic Compass, the MPCC is still lacking sufficient staffing that should amount to at least 180 personnel and also lacks the necessary command and communication capabilities as well as an adequate infrastructure; calls therefore upon the EU Member States, the Council and the Commission to swiftly provide the necessary personnel, allocate sufficient funds as well to establish the necessary infrastructure, including access to EU capabilities in order to enable the MPCC to fulfil its tasks;
Amendment 296 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU RDC to have the possibility of being deployed and acting in emergencies, natural disasters such as floods or wildfires, or other significant civil-protection crises inside EU territory, at the proposal of the VP/HR and following the pertinent authorisation procedures; points out that to enable the armed forces to be able to effectively deal with natural disasters, proper training and equipment should be provided;
Amendment 306 #
2022/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that the RDC can significantly contribute to a more capable European Defence Union which in turn will also strengthen the European pillar within in NATO, thus allowing for an improved burden-sharing in transatlantic security; underlines the necessity for close cooperation and coordination between EU and NATO; calls, therefore, upon the Commission and the Council to further develop EU-NATO cooperation through an ambitious Joint Declaration;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages EU delegations to engage with local actors, civil society organisations and social partners in third countries to stimulate social dialogue and calls on EU delegations to continue their coordinated efforts to increase the visibility of Union-funded projects, especially in candidate countries.
Amendment 21 #
2022/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls for the Union to develop its toolbox for countering foreign interference, propaganda and influence operations, including developing new instruments that allow costs to be imposed on perpetrators and strengthening relevant structures, specifically the EEAS strategic communication task forces; calls the EEAS to ensure adequate levels of cybersecurity for its assets, premises and activities, including its headquarters and the EU delegations.
Amendment 21 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Commends the Commission’s decision to mobilise an additional EUR 30 million to further strengthen the resilience and capacity of the Belarusian people affected by the political crisis to promote democratic changes in Belarus;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes the ongoing revision of the Commission’s Code of Practice on Disinformation; stresses the need for the EU to increase the visibility of its actions through a better, more strategic communication of its external actions towards its own citizens and beyond;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Russian unprovoked, unjustified and illegal aggression on Ukraine that started on 24th February has increased the geopolitical volatility and security instability in Europe to unprecedented levels not experienced since the end of World War II paving the need for the EU to prioritise increasing the effectiveness of its foreign and security policy and increasing its ability to act to protect our values and interests;
Amendment 40 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the main citizens’ recommendations in the field of foreign and security policy, notably the need to switch to more efficient decision-making, through the use of qualified majority voting (QMV) instead of unanimity, and the need to improve the Union’s methods to impose sanctions, to be incorporated in a Treaty change; proposes that qualified majority voting (QMV) be enacted for a test phase for a limited period and lapse automatically in order to assess its usefulness and impact on Member States’ sovereignty;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that Article 48(7) and Article 31(3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) contain passerrelle clauses that can make switching from unanimity to qualified majority voting possible in the area of common foreign and security policy (CFSP) without military implications; calls for a switch to QMV in all decisions in the field of CFSP, notably those concerning sanctions and human rights, as the passerelle clauses have never been used due to the lack of political will; demands the utilisation of passerrelle clauses without further delay;
Amendment 115 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the introduction of provisions in Articles 42 and 46 TEU enabling the joint procurement of defence equipment and other security-related spending from the budget of the Union as well as the establishment of joint and permanently stationed military units andincluding command structures;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls for the revision of Article 346 TFEU in order to limit possibilities for the EUMS to deviate from the provisions of the procurement directive (2009/81/EC) and avoid further fragmentation of the internal market, as well as to introduce the requirement of justification for such deviations to be assessed by the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament;
Amendment 35 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Europe is facing the most complex combination of both military and non-military threats since the end of the Cold War accentuated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine; whereas thisRussia is attempting to dismantle Ukraine by annexing the territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Cherson and Zaporizhzhia; whereas Russia continues on its path of further escalation by its declaration of a partial mobilization and by threatening the world with the use of nuclear weapons; whereas this urgently requires the EU to enhance the effectiveness of its security and defence policy and live up to its long declared ambitions in order to being able to defend its citizens, interests and values; whereas the Strategic Compass aims ato equipping the EU with the necessary tools to make it an effective and capable security provider and an assertive global actor; whereas there is a new urgency to boosting EU security and defence capabilities, including building on the unprecedented support for Ukraine and including the use of the EPF; ; whereas the EU provides unprecedented support, most notably through the European Peace Facility (EPF), to Ukraine in its defence of European values against Russian aggression; whereas almost EUR 3,5 billion of the EPF budget of EUR 5 billion until 2027 has been spent of which EUR 2,5 billion have been allocated to support Ukraine;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the People's Republic of China increased its defence spending over the last decade by about 600% and makes use of its military power to intimidate and threaten its neighbours, most notably Taiwan as recently illustrated by the military manoeuvres in the context of the visit of Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, to Taiwan in August; whereas the People's Republic of China is not taking a clear stance against Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine which violates the core principle of international law;
Amendment 58 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the EU’s ambition to become a capable security actor dates back over 20 years while results with regard to capabilities, interoperability and cost-effective cooperation remain rather limited despite the establishment of various structures and processes such as the European Defence Agency, the Capability Development Plan, the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the Military Planning and Conduct Capability(MPCC) and the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD); whereas since 2017 61 PESCO projects have been launched without any of them having achieved tangible results;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas industrial fragmentation along national lines and inefficiency in developing and procuring European military capability costs between EUR 25 and EUR 100 billion each year and limits interoperability; whereas Member States only procured some 11 % of their total equipment collaboratively in 2020; whereas the Member States have agreed on more and better defence spending;
Amendment 110 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the dramatic deterioration in European security accelerated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine; stresses that this situation demandrequires that the EU to step up its defence capacities and show greater willingness to act in order to deliver the security expected by thejoint efforts to achieve the necessary defence capacities and mobilise the political will to act in order to finally establish a capable European Defence Union which can guarantee the security of EU’s citizens; underlines the unprecedented and united EU response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, including the provision of military equipment through the EPF; remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s defence of its territorial integrity and, sovereignty; calls on the EU to sustain and European values; calls on the Council, the Commission and the EU Member States to sustain and expand its efforts and provide Ukraine with all necessary financial, humanitarian aid and military aid; equipment, especially heavy weaponry, most notably battle tanks as called for by EP’s President Roberta Metsola on 28 September in Berlin; welcomes the intention of the Council to set up a military assistance mission for Ukraine and calls for a swift conclusion of the process;
Amendment 134 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes new EU initiatives to enhance European defence, notably the Versailles Declaration, the Strategic Compass and Joint Communication on defence investment gaps; welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a regulation to incentivise joint procurement (EDIRPA) while stressing the need for the allocation of budgetary resources that genuinely meet the ambitious goals set; welcomes the upcoming review of the European defence investment programme regulation, the budget of which should be significantly increased as well; recalls that the Member States have set themselves the objective of investing 35% of their defence investment together; recalls that in 2020 the defence investment expenditure of the Member States neared EUR 45 billion; highlights that joint procurement is essential to ensure the interoperability between the armed forces of the Member States; calls, therefore, for an increased ambition for defence investment expenditure and joint procurement of the Member States; considers that the envisaged European Defence Investment Programme should aim at a total joint investment of at least EUR 15 billion per year, of which a significant proportion should be borne by the Union budget;
Amendment 155 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the new ambition in the Strategic Compass to enhance the CSDP to buildstrengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy and to enhance the CSDP by increasing the EU’s resilience and makeby making it more capable and responsive, so ithe EU can act rapidly to defend our interests and values and protect the EU and its citizens; considers the Strategic Compass as a major stepimpetus that could generate the necessary momentum towards a genuine European Defence Union enabling the EU to act as a capable security actor and credible partner; calls for the timely and sound implementation of the approximately 80 concrete actions and for them to be updated regularly along with the EU Threat Analysis which should also be developed towards a threat assessment; calls for the sustained political will of all Member States and EU institutions in this process as well as the allocation of adequate funds;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. highlights the importance of PESCO for improving the EU’s defence capabilities; notes with regret that tangible results within the 60 ongoing projects are still missing; points out that participating Member States agreed to 20 binding commitments in order to meet the EU’s ambition in defence; considers it necessary to conduct a thorough review of the PESCO projects with regard to results and prospects thereof that should also include the possibility of closing of projects that lack sufficient progress; proposes to establish a priority scheme within PESCO in which the EUFOR Crisis Response Operation Core (EUFOR CROC) that aims at the creation of a coherent full spectrum force package should provide the anchor from which other projects should be prioritised along the most urgent needs to fulfil the ambition of EUFOR CROC;
Amendment 171 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to substantially strengthen the society-wide focus on resilience and the response to hybrid warfare; welcomes the decision to develop an EU Hybrid Toolbox for a coordinated response to hybrid threats; encourages further development of the EU’s cyber- defence policy and capabilities; underlines the need for close cooperation between the EU and NATO in that area;
Amendment 193 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on Member States to assess the reform of the decision-making process with a view to realising untapped potential within the Treaties, in particular by activating Article 31 TEU extending qualified majority voting (QMV) to areas relating to the CSDP and pursuing full use of the ‘passerelle clauses’ and scope of articles that enhance EU solidarity and mutual assistance in the event of crises; proposes changes to the Treaties in the CSDP, to be discussed and decided upon within a convention following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe, primarily focusing onwhich should address (1) switching from unanimity to QMV for Council decisions with military implications with an exception for the mutual defence clause in Article 42 (7) and on defence matters for situations where passerelle clauses do not apply, requiring 72% of Councilmembers representing at least 65% of population, (2) introduction of provisions in Articles 42 and 46 TEU enabling the joint procurement of defence equipment and other security-related spending from the budget of the Union as well as the establishment of joint and permanently stationed military units including command structures and (3) revision of Article 346 TFEU in order to limit possibilities for EUMS to deviate from the provisions of the procurement directive (2009/81/EC) as well as to introduce the requirement of justification for such deviations to be assessed by the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament;
Amendment 210 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Strengthening capabilities by moreincreased, joint and smarter spending
Amendment 213 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the EU’s ambition to strengthen its military and civilian capabilities; stresses the need to make full use of EU capability-development initiatives and budgets, notably the EDIRPA, EDF, PESCO, the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and Military Mobility, in order to fillclose critical capability gaps and ensure swift deployability of armed forces throughout Europe, reduce fragmentation in the defence-procurement sector, achieve full interoperability of our forces and strengthen a resilient, competitive and innovative European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB); calls for ensuring maximum consistency between these initiatives;
Amendment 224 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines the need to complement the capability development initiatives with joint procurement mechanisms and therefore calls for a swift implementation of the EDIRPA regulation, and the adoption of the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP) before the end of 2023, including increasing the funding available under the defence heading 13 of the MFF for those purposes; stresses that joint procurement of defence products developed and manufactured in Europe is an essential tool for ensuring interoperability which in turn provides the basis for the establishment of a capable European Defence Union; notes with regret on that backdrop that the Polish government decided to procure defence products, including over 1000 battle tanks, from South Korea;
Amendment 231 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it importantvital to fill the identified defence investment gaps such as replenishing stockpiles, replacing Soviet- era systems, reinforcing air and missile defence systems, expanding existing main battle tank capabilities and armoured vehicles, strengthening naval forces and improving satellite-based secure connectivity; strongly calls on Member States to commit to a significant increase in funding for EU procurement mechanismsthe envisaged EU procurement mechanisms by providing adequate funding and to take swift and thorough action in this crucial field;
Amendment 248 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the need for much moreWelcomes the conclusion of the first call for applications within the EDF in which 61 projects have been selected to strengthen and further develop European defence capabilities, most notably with regard to research project for a European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (EU HYDEF); underlines the need for increased financial support for EU research and development efforts to ensure that the defence industrial and technological base is able to meet increasing demands and ambitions; EDTIB is able to meet increasing demands and ambitions; points out that in addition to capability development the EDF shall also contribute to a consolidation of the EDTIB and therefore further fragmentation needs to be avoided while mobilising the innovative potential for research and development in defence;
Amendment 267 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for moreincreased and smarter spendingdefence investments in order to foster industrial consolidation, cost savings and increased interoperability; calls for synergies with other EU financial instruments to be leveraged and access to private funding for the defence industry to be ensured and facilitated;
Amendment 278 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to significantly raise the ceiling of the EPF andt least to the originally envisaged EUR 10 billion as well as to create a separate EPF envelope for Ukraine which guarantees adequate support for the country without systematically neglecting other priority regions, includingespecially Africa; calls for significantly increased military support in all its aspects, including training and information sharing with other particularly vulnerable countries such as the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and Western Balkan countries; calls for all EPF support for the provision of equipment to be carried out in coordination with NATO to increase efficiency and avoid unnecessary duplication;
Amendment 294 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses deep concern about developments in the Sahel region and the recent coups d’état in the region; highlights the strategic importance of that region to the EU; condemns the increasing presence of the Kremlin- backed Wagner Group in the Sahel; firmly believes that the latter’s involvement in West Africa runs counter to the objective of bringing peace, security and stability to the regionAfrican continent and undermines EU efforts in that regard; acknowledges that the various international missions have not yet achieved their primary goal of lasting peace in the Sahel region and that a reflection process on the mandates and roles of international missions and policies is therefore needed; expresses similar concern over the increased presence and activity of Islamist terrorist groups, in particular Al-Qaeda, Daesh and Al- Shabaab in the Middle East and Africa;
Amendment 319 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers it important that EU intervenCSDP missions and operations are based on a clear understanding of the types of crisis and conflict, including regional and country specific dynamics, the EU seeks to respond to, especially where others are not willing or able to intervene or in non- permissive environments in the future;
Amendment 342 #
2022/2050(INI)
16 a. Welcomes the ambition laid out in the Strategic Compass to develop the MPCC by 2025 to such an extent that the EU should be able to plan and conduct all non-executive military missions, two small-scale executive operations or one medium-scale executive operation, as well as live exercises; points out that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine renders progress in that regard more urgent; notes, however, that progress in that regard does not meet that ambition due to insufficient staffing, lack of command and communication capabilities as well as inadequate infrastructure; calls therefore on the EU Member States, the Council and the Commission to swiftly provide the necessary personnel, allocate sufficient funds as well to establish the necessary infrastructure, including access to EU capabilities, to enable the MPCC to fulfil its tasks;
Amendment 350 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for faster operationalisation of the Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) based on the increased readiness of Member States’ military forces; considers the RDC as a key element for achieving the EU’s level of ambition which should form a nucleus for a joint EU military corps by gradually assigning additional troops and force elements; reiterates that the RDC needs to provide added value in comparison to the EU Battlegroups and should therefore be set up as a standing force which is permanently stationed and trains together; reiterates its call on the Council and the Commission to thoroughly assess this option, especially by taking into account funding possibilities under Article 41 TEU or by amending the financial regulation in order to include the RDC as an EU institution following the example of the European External Action Service; calls on Member States to commit to substantially narrowing critical gaps in strategic enablers by 2025, in particular linked to the RDC, such as strategic airlift, space communication assets, medical assets, cyber-defence capabilities and intelligence and reconnaissance;
Amendment 395 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Highlights the importance of the EU’s close relationship to the United States which is based on the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law; values the United States’ and the current administration’s commitment and engagement to the territorial defence of Europe, especially in light of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine that threatens the whole continent; takes note that the United States are also challenged in the Indo-Pacific to counter China’s increasing military posture; stresses that EU Member States need to step up their efforts to improve European defence capabilities in order to pave the way for a burden shifting in the long run with the EU taking more responsibility for its defence and allowing the United States to allocate the necessary resources to the Indo-Pacific;
Amendment 401 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Expresses grave concern over China’s continued military belligerence, pressure, assault exercises, airspace violations and other grey-zone military actions including cyber and disinformation campaigns against Taiwan; urges China to stop all these actions, restore the full respect of the Taiwan Strait’s median line; reiterates any change to cross-strait relations must be neither unilateral nor against the will of the Taiwanese people; stresses that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait has a direct impact on European security and prosperity;
Amendment 409 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the fundamental shared democratic values at the heart of the EU and NATO partnership; calls for the deepening of EU- NATO relations, such as through a third Joint EU-NATO Declaration; underlines the need to strongly upgrade the strategic partnership with NATO to base it on the strengthening of political unity and solidarity and enhanced political dialogue on all aspects of common challenges and strategically relevant issues; encourages coordinated responses in conflict prevention and crisis management mechanisms to counter emerging common threats; points out that EU capability development also strengthens the European pillar within NATO and contributes accordingly to transatlantic security;
Amendment 418 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers synergies and coherence with the implementation of NATO’s Strategic Concept and the EU’s Strategic Compass essential, particularly in the areas of countering Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine, cyber defence, hybrid warfare and support to strategic partners;
Amendment 433 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the participation of the US, Canada and Norway in the PESCO project on military mobility as importantwhich is essential for the defence of Europe and contributes to the to increase coherence between EU and NATO capability development efforts; welcomes the EU- NATO Structured Dialogue on Military Mobility;
Amendment 448 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the need for an institutionalised security and defence cooperation with the United Kingdom; encourages the United Kingdom to seriously engage with the EU on pressing strategic challenges; encourages the VP/HR to invite the United Kingdom to informal Council meetings of foreign affairs (and defence) ministers to exchange views on issues of common concern; points out that the parallel projects of developing a future combat air system by the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden on the one hand and the similar project by Germany, France and Spain is an inefficient use of resources and therefore recommends that both projects should be merged;
Amendment 461 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines that the EU’s security is closely interlinked with the security of our immediate neighbours; calls for deepening military-security cooperation with some EaP countries including by strengthening the security dimension of the EaP and for enhancing security and defence policy dialogues, particularly with Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 486 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – introductory part
Paragraph 27 – introductory part
27. Stresses the need to involve Parliament more actively in CSDP decision-making in order to ensure adequate parliamentary scrutiny, especially with regard to the increasing EU activities in that field, in particular with regard to the implementation of the Strategic Compass and the EPF; encourages proposals for further action by Parliament, and in particular its Subcommittee on Security and Defence, to improve its impact on the CSDP, such as by:
Amendment 488 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent -1 (new)
Paragraph 27 – indent -1 (new)
-1 including the Subcommittee on Security and Defence as co-deciding committee according to rule 58 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament in all legislative files with substantial and relevant implications for security and defence;
Amendment 308 #
2022/2048(INI)
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 324 #
2022/2048(INI)
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 #
2022/2048(INI)
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 2 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that, from the very beginning of the new multiannual financial framework (MFF),under the current MFF, the funding for external action has been lagging behind the geopolitical necessities and the potential for global EU added value from the beginning; Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and the resulting need for the EU to engage, has radically underlined the need for an early revision of the MFF, including the need for more appropriate funding tools to effectively address the tectonic shifts in the geopolitical landscape of Europe that are currently unfolding; the available margins under Heading 6 have been limited and have been shrinking further, including through early depletion of the cushion; encourages the Commission to propose an ambitious early revision of the MFF in order to meet needs more effectively; including, yet not limited to, in terms of greater defence spending, divestment from Russian hydrocarbons, and alleviation of the socio-economic consequences of the war for EU citizens;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls to prioritise an upwards revision of the MFF through the EU budget as a matter of priority; should this not be possible, accepts externally assigned revenue by Member States or external Trust Fund solutions on the condition that Parliament is fully involved in the decision-making process and can properly exercise scrutiny;
Amendment 15 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines its undivided solidarity with the people of Ukraine and recalls the need to mobilise all available EU budget instruments to provide the strongest possible economic and financial support to Ukraine and to people fleeing the war; calls for work to start on a Marshall-Plan-like facility within the EU budget (Ukraine solidarity trust fund) to rebuild Ukraine after the war, and for a massive investment programme to be launched; considers that apart from EU and Member States contributions, the fund should be filled by Russia’s compensation for war damages, including Russian assets which were previously frozen as a result of sanctions and should be legally confiscated in accordance with international law;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s upcoming proposal for a European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), the aim of which would be to introduce joint procurement and life cycle management of military capabilities, in particular those necessary to harness EU defence over the decades to counter a military threat from Russia; calls on all Member States to complement EU funding with funding from their national defence budgets; invites the Commission to open this programme to key strategic partners and allies; calls on the NATO Secretary General as well as the Commission and European Council Presidents to regularly monitor EU- NATO cooperation in those regards and give the necessary impetus to its future evolution;
Amendment 34 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for stronger defence cooperation with Ukraine and Moldova to be established, including by enhancing the financial capabilities of the European Defence Agency (EDA) to help identify where Ukraine should participate in EU defence capability development over the years to come., reiterates its call to fund the EDA and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) from the Unionbudget as foreseen by Article 41(2) TEU;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Reiterates the need to pay close attention to the complicated situation in Belarus; underlines the importance of reviewing Union funding and ensuring that it is not directed to the Lukashenko regime, but towards supporting civil society in Belarus;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls for the establishment of a new dedicated European Fund within the EU budget (a Strategic Autonomy Fund for Europe) to finance cross-border energy infrastructure, as well as cybersecurity, industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, food security and sustainable development, thereby securing Europe’s autonomy and protecting quality public services in the decades to come as well as to strengthen energy interconnections between Member States and like-minded partners in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods and Western Balkans; in this context also calls for stronger energy solidarity with Moldova, inter alia by increasing energy infrastructure interlinkages between the EU and the countries in the region;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Amendment 48 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls to more effectively deploy the investment framework for external action under NDICI-Global Europe for real impact and to top up guarantees as necessary; calls on the Commission to further spell out the ‘Global Gateway’ initiative and to make the plans concrete so as to foster joint infrastructure investments in particular in those countries which share universal values with the EU; calls on the Commission to work on an effective governance of the EU Global Gateway, with the aim to improve internal coordination, cooperation with the private sector, coordination with Team Europe, as well as with the European Parliament; calls on the Commission to duly involve the Parliament in the decisions on the Global Gateway investment programmes and keep it regularly informed about the respective developments, including budgetary implications, as they unfold;
Amendment 76 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In addition, given that the EDTIB requires favourable long-term conditions, it is of utmost importance that access to finance for defence companies is assured, as laid out in the Strategic Compass. Lacking an explicit classification of being sustainable within the EU's taxonomy, EU defence companies are faced with substantial difficulties to secure financing and thus to increase their production capacity rendering relocation of production outside of the EU's common market more attractive to defence companies. By not defining all defence companies as sustainable, EU is actively undermining an industry that is vital to protect our societies and in the long run, this approach could pose a threat to sustainable development. Furthermore, the EU Member States should take a first step in that regard and send a positive signal to European defence companies and the financial sector by adapting the statute of the European Investment Bank in order to allow for financing of defence investments.
Amendment 118 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) As 21 EU Member States are also members of NATO, it is vital that both organizations significantly increase their efforts to harmonize their planning process as well as their standards in order to ensure compatibility, interoperability and interchangeability between the armed forces and their equipment.
Amendment 119 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
Amendment 134 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) As the instruments intends to strengthen the EDTIB and defence capabilities within the Union, it is vital to enhance the EDTIB’s capacity to provide all necessary components of defence products in order to avoid restrictions by third countries due to the absence of components of EU origin. To that end the Commission, together with the European Defence Agency, should identify those components and assess possibilities for their development within the Union making use of EU instruments such as the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 148 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine became a turning point for European security, and in particular for Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden and Finland that are bordering Russia and Ukraine or have their territorial waters or Exclusive Economic Zones adjacent to those of Ukraine or Russia. Those Member States have become the target of threatening rhetoric and hostile actions by Russia, supported by Belarus. Despite facing fundamental threats to their own security, they continue to support Ukraine in providing assistance, including military assistance, thus significantly depleting their own stockpiles. The Instrument should therefore provide incentives for the participation of those Member States by granting higher Union contribution to actions where at least two such Member States participate. In addition, such a higher Union contribution should also apply for actions in which Member States decide to authorise the procurement agent to procure additional quantities of the respective defence product for Ukraine and Moldova. Given that those countries are partially occupied by Russia or its proxies, and are the targets of Russia’s military aggression or are under threat of a direct Russian military intervention, further support for Ukraine and Moldova, which are Union candidate countries, would substantially contribute to European security, while strengthening the EDTIB and fostering cooperation in defence procurement.
Amendment 151 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
Amendment 230 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Union financial contribution to each action shall not exceed 15 % of the amount referred to in Article 4(1) and shall be capped at 20 % of the estimated value of the common procurement contract per consortium of Member States and associated countries. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Union financial contribution to each action shall not be lower than 20 % of the amount referred to in Article 4(1) and shall be capped at 25 % of the estimated value of the common procurements contract, where one or both of the following conditions is met: (a) at least two members of a consortium of Member States and associated countries have a common border with Russia or with countries aggressed by Russia, or have their territorial waters or exclusive economic zones adjacent to those of Russia or the countries aggressed by Russia; (b) one of the third countries referred to in Article 5(1a) is a recipient of additional quantities in the procurement action in accordance with that paragraph.
Amendment 324 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For each grant, the Commission in consultation with the consortium of Member States and associated countries concerned, shall appoint a monitoring officer who shall be assigned to the procurement agent with a view to the regular monitoring of the implementation of the common procurement, and for preparing the report referred to in paragraph 1. Every three month the monitoring officer shall send a respective progress report to the Commission.
Amendment 328 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The monitoring officers shall be involved in briefing the European Parliament. Such briefings at the request of the European Parliament shall be held at the level of EU Restricted.
Amendment 329 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. When briefing the European Parliament, the Commission shall ensure that the necessary conditions for the protection of EU classified information are met.
Amendment 48 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the recent announcement of EU’s commitment to multiannual funding to UNRWA and calls for an increase of the financial support to the Agency in 2023, in view of its role as key element for stability in a volatile region;
Amendment 104 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
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The Committee on [Agriculture and Rural Development] calls on the Committee on [the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety], as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the [The sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115].
Amendment 274 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
–
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– The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 317 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation], of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.
Amendment 366 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Amendment 376 #
2022/0196(COD)
Amendment 389 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Amendment 394 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point d
Amendment 398 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e
Amendment 404 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f
Amendment 451 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Union 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
Amendment 463 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 487 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Member States 2030 [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
Amendment 494 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By … [OP: please insert the date – 612 months after the date of application of this Regulation] each Member State shall adopt national targets in its national legislation to achieve by 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] a reduction, set in accordance with this Article, from the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173, of the following:
Amendment 507 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the use and risk of chemical plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 2030 reduction targetwith a flexibility of 10% (‘national [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] target range 1’);
Amendment 513 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the use of more hazardous plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 2030 reduction targetwith a flexibility of 10% (‘national [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] target range 2’).
Amendment 521 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Regulation, the two national reduction targets listed in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph, are collectively referred to as the ‘national 2030[OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets’.
Amendment 528 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 536 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 567 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national target for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid-point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. Where that percentage is higher than 50%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
Amendment 577 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 584 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
Amendment 594 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 65% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is more than 140% of the Union average.
Amendment 607 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) where a Member State has increased the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, or has made a smaller reduction than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, a figure that is established by adding to 50% the difference between the reduction or, as applicable, increase achieved and the Union average reduction, but without surpassing 70%.
Amendment 610 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 616 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national target for the use of the more hazardous plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid- point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to use as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. Where that percentage is higher than 50%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
Amendment 624 #
2022/0196(COD)
(a) 35% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is less than 70% of the Union average;
Amendment 633 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
Amendment 643 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 65% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is more than 140% of the Union average.
Amendment 647 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) where a Member State has achieved a greater reduction in the use of the more hazardous plant protection products than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
Amendment 654 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) where a Member State has increased the use of the more hazardous plant protection products, or has made a smaller reduction than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, a figure that is established by adding to 50% the difference between the reduction or, as applicable, increase achieved and the Union average reduction, but without surpassing 70%.
Amendment 662 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Amendment 671 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Amendment 678 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Amendment 686 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10
Article 5 – paragraph 10
(10.) If a Member State fails to adopt a national 2030 reduction targettarget range for [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after application of this Regulation], by … [OJ: please insert the date – 6 months after the date of application of this Regulation], that target shall be deemed to be either 50%; or, where the percentage would be above 50% in accordance with paragraph 5 or paragraph 6, that higher percentage.
Amendment 697 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 704 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 710 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 717 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 728 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 733 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 742 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 755 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Publication of Union and national 2030 reduction tartrends in Union reduction targets and national target rangets trends by the Commission for ... [OP: please insert the date - 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation]
Amendment 760 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 769 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 783 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 793 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 799 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 805 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 835 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) other planned and adopted measures to support, or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law, the sustainable use of plant protection products in line with integrated pest management principles, including those contained in crop-specific rules as set out in Article 15(1).
Amendment 850 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 857 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 864 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 869 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Amendment 874 #
Amendment 881 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Amendment 886 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 889 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 893 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 896 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 907 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 912 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 919 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 923 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 925 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 929 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 933 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 937 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Annual progress and implementation 1. By 31 August every year, but not sooner than [OP: please insert the date – 30 months after the date of application of this Regulation], each Member State shall submit to the Commission an annual progress and implementation report containing the information listed in Annex II. 2. The annual progress and implementation report shall include: (a) all trends in progress towards achieving the national 2030 reduction targets as set out in Part 1 of Annex II, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I as the difference between the average of the years 2015-2017 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication; (b) all trends in progress towards achieving national indicative targets set out in Article 9(2), point (a), Article 9(3), point (a), and Article 9(4) ), calculated annually as the difference between the extent of use in the 3 calendar years preceding the adoption of the national action plan in accordance with Article 9(1) and the calendar year ending 20 months prior to the publication of the relevant annual progress and implementation report; (c) all other quantitative data in relation to implementation of this Regulation as set out in Part 2 of Annex II; (d) the outcome of the evaluation of the results of each harmonised risk indicator carried out in accordance with Article 36(1); (e) all trends in progress towards achieving an increase in the utilised agricultural area under organic farming referred to in Article 8(1), point (d). 3. Each Member State shall publish its annual progress and implementation report on a website and inform the Commission thereof. 4. The Commission may request a Member State to include further details in its annual progress and implementation report. Within 2 months of receipt of the Commission’s request, the Member State concerned shall respond to the request and shall publish its response on the website referred to in paragraph 3. 5. The Commission shall publish annual progress and implementation reports of the Member States on a website. 6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending Annex II in order to take into account data relevant to the sustainable use of plant protection products.rticle 10 deleted reports
Amendment 940 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 944 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 947 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 955 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 958 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 960 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 961 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 964 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 969 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 972 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 974 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 977 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Amendment 984 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Amendment 988 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 992 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 997 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 998 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1003 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1006 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1009 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 1010 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 1012 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1018 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1029 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) by applying Article 13the integrated pest management framework where no crop- specific rulguidelines have been adopted for the relevant crop and area in accordance with Article 15 by the Member State in which they operate;
Amendment 1034 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by applying crop-specific rulguidelines adopted by the Member State in which they operate for the relevant crop and area in accordance with Article 15 and performing the actions set out in Article 13(8).
Amendment 1044 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Advisors shall provide advice that is consistent with the applicable crop- specific rulguidelines and with integrated pest management.
Amendment 1050 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1069 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 1107 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Professional users shall use biological controls, physical and other non- chemical methods. Professional users mayshall only use chemical methods if they are necessary to achieve acceptable levels of harmful organism control afterif all other non- chemical methods as set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 have been exhausted and whereor any of the following conditions has been satisfied:
Amendment 1118 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) where justified by a decision- support system, or by an advisor who meets the conditions laid down in Article 23, the professional user decides, by way of a recorded decision, to use chemical plant protection products methods for preventative reasons.
Amendment 1132 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 1133 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point d
Amendment 1135 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1137 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Amendment 1150 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1164 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1169 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. A professional user shall enter an electronic record of each application of a plant protection product under Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register referred to in Article 16. A professional user shall also enter an electronic record specifying whether the application was done by aerial or land- based equipment. In the case of aerial application, a professional user shall specify the type of equipment used.
Amendment 1173 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. In order to ensure a uniform structure of the entries to be made by professional users in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt a standard template for such entries. Any such template shall include fields for inputting records that need to be kept in accordance with Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and shall require the use of a recognisable ID. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
Amendment 1182 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt agronomic requirements based on integrated pest management controls that must be adhered to when growing or storing a particular crop and are designed to ensure that chemical crop protection is only used after all other non-chemical methods have been exhausted and when a threshold for intervention is reached (‘crop-specific rulguidelines’). The crop-specific rulguidelines shall implementtemise the principles of integrated pest management, set out in Article 13, for the relevant crop and be set out in a binding legal act.
Amendment 1190 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall establish appropriate incentives to prompt professional users to implement crop- or sector-specific guidelines for integrated pest management on a voluntary basis. Public authorities or organisations representing particular professional users may draw up such guidelines. Member States shall refer to those guidelines that they consider relevant and appropriate in their National Action Plans.
Amendment 1196 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority responsible for ensuring that the crop-specific rulguidelines are scientifically robust and comply with this Article.
Amendment 1197 #
2022/0196(COD)
Amendment 1208 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1222 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1232 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The crop-specific rulguidelines shall convertidentify, for individual crops, the requirements of integrated pest management laid down in Article 13 into verifiable criteria by, among others, spec, clarifying the following inter alia:
Amendment 1241 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the non-chemical interventions involving cultural, physical and biological control which are effective against the harmful organisms referred to in point (a) and qualitative criteria or conditions under which these interventions are tomay be made;
Amendment 1243 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point c
Amendment 1250 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point d
Amendment 1256 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point e
Amendment 1272 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point f
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point f
(f) the measurable criteria or conditions under which more hazardous plant protection products may bare used after all other means of control that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products have been exhausted.;
Amendment 1287 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Each Member State shall review its crop-specific rules annuallyguidelines every three years and update them where necessary, including when it is needed to reflect changes in the availability of harmful organism control tools.
Amendment 1289 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 8
Article 15 – paragraph 8
Amendment 1301 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 9
Article 15 – paragraph 9
Amendment 1312 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 10
Article 15 – paragraph 10
(10.) A Member State with significant climatic or agronomic differences between regions, shall adopt crop-specific rulguidelines for each of those regions.
Amendment 1315 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 11
Article 15 – paragraph 11
(11.) Each Member State shall publish all of its crop-specific rulguidelines on a single website.
Amendment 1325 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title
Article 16 – title
Electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register
Amendment 1329 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or competent authorities to establish and maintain an electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register or registers.
Amendment 1333 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register or registers shall contain all of the following information for a period of at least 3 years from date of entry:
Amendment 1335 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1338 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1343 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 1393 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1404 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1426 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1432 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1444 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1452 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Amendment 1471 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment 1583 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1593 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1601 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1613 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1628 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1638 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 1672 #
Amendment 1675 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to establish, oversee and monitor the operation of a system of independenexpert advisors for professional users. That system may make use of the impartial farm advisors referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 2021/2115, who must be regularly trained and can be funded under Article 78 of the same regulationshall comprise advisors trained in accordance with Article 25.
Amendment 1677 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1684 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1693 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. An expert advisor referred to in paragraph 3 shall provide strategic advice on the following subjects:
Amendment 1837 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targets and the two national 2030 reduction targets until and including 2030... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] reduction targets and the two national ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
Amendment 1845 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targets annually until and including 2030Union reduction targets and two national ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets annually until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 1854 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
Amendment 2158 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2167 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Amendment 2172 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Amendment 2180 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Amendment 2186 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Amendment 2202 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment 2330 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where a purchaser is a legal person, a distributor may sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a representative of the purchaser of the plant protection product when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the representative is the holder of a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
Amendment 2335 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2344 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each distributor shall ensure that it has sufficient staff that hold a training certificate for following courses for distributors issued in accordance with Article 25 orand has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5) available at the time of sale to provide adequate responses to purchasers of plant protection products at the moment of sale on their use, related health and environmental risksthe necessary knowledge of the health and environmental risks relating to storage and handling and of the appropriate safety instructions to manage those risks.
Amendment 2348 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 2375 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or authorities responsible for the implementation of the system for the training and certification of all training referred to in paragraph 1 and, for issuing and renewing training certificates, updating the central electronic register, providing proof of entry in the central electronic register andand for overseeing that the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 are carried out by the body that provided the training.
Amendment 2384 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 2393 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point f
Amendment 2422 #
Amendment 2423 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to establish, oversee and monitor the operation of a system of independenexpert advisors for professional users. That system may make use of the impartial farm advisors referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 2021/2115, who must be regularly trained and can be funded under Article 78 of the same regulationshall comprise advisors trained in accordance with Article 25.
Amendment 2426 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2433 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2440 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Amendment 2613 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 2648 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two... Union reduction and two national 2030 reduction targets annually until and including 2030... [OP: please insert the dates – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets annually until and including ... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 2662 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
Amendment 2676 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall evaluate the results of each calculation of (a) progress towards achieving each of the two national 2030 reduction... [OP: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this Regulation] corridor targets as referred to in Article 34 and (b) harmonised risk indicators at Member State level, as referred to in Article 35, each time the calculations are performed.
Amendment 72 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas each EU institution should act within the limits of the powers conferred on it by the Treaties and in conformity with the procedures, conditions and objectives set out in themwe are witnessing the most direct threat to our territorial security since the end of the Second World War, whereas in such a situation each EU institution should make full use of the powers conferred on it by the Treaties in order to jointly resolve the current conflict and confrontation as well as to strengthen EU’s capacities in security and defence; whereas the current crisis has shown the limitations of the EU budget, notably given the on-going discussion on what kind of military equipment or support can be provided by the EU; whereas the institutions should practice mutual sincere cooperation;
Amendment 111 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) introduce qualified majority voting for certain foreign policy areas, as already provided for in the Treaties, for example the adoption of EU personal sanctions regimes, human rights and local EU statements in third countries, and strive to extend it in order to increase the effectiveness of EU foreign policy;
Amendment 120 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) make swift progress in establishing a defence union as soon as possible, with more ambitious short, medium and long- term objectives, which would serve as a starting point for implementing a common EU defence, in line with the provision laid down in Article 42(2) TEU;
Amendment 123 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) establish a regular EU Defence Minister Council;
Amendment 124 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) merge the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) and the Civil Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) to a fully-fledged civil-military operational headquarter that is capable of conducting non- executive as well as executive military operations reflecting the EU’s unique ability to comprehensively engage in crisis management; underlines the necessity of such a capability with regard to the envisaged Rapid Deployment Capacity;
Amendment 125 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) swiftly implement the Commission’s Defence Package foremost with regard to the VAT waiver to support joint procurement and joint ownership of defence capabilities developed in a collaborative way within the EU;
Amendment 126 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
(dd) complement the European Defence Fund with a joint procurement mechanism to be coordinated by the European Defence Agency in order to make full use of the technologies developed within the EU framework;
Amendment 127 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d e (new)
(de) strengthen Commission structures and processes relevant to security and defence policy, notably with regard to the implementation of the Defence Package and the Commission’s Action Plan on synergies between civil, defence and space industries by establishing direct consultation mechanisms with the military strategic level of the EU (EUMC/EUMS) and interlinking with civilian EU actors;
Amendment 133 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) work together with like-minded partners around the globe in order to defend the rules-based international order, thus promoting and defending peace, democratic values and principles and respect for human rights;
Amendment 177 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) draw lessons from the use of the European Peace Facility in order to better support Ukraine, increase its funding and other partners in the field of security and defence, significantly increase its funding, notably for the European Peace Facility which requires an increase for the remainder of the 2021- 2027 financial period, and build on the clearing house mechanism which was first implemented with Ukraine;
Amendment 187 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improvesubstantially improve and extend intelligence sharing among the Member States and engage in a systematic, regular and frequent updates of the threat analysis included in the Strategic Compassby establishing a voluntarily accessible information exchange platform; underlines the added-value in particular with regard to systematic, regular and frequent updates of the threat analysis included in the Strategic Compass; stresses that the threat analysis should evolve towards a joint threat assessment which would strengthen EU’s strategic culture and provide guidance for prioritising policy objectives in the field of security and defence;
Amendment 196 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) work swiftly on the most urgent aspects of the strategic compass, including the operationalisation of Article 42(7), concrete steps to strengthen the resilience of our critical infrastructure, precise and firm commitments from Member States as regards defence spending, enhanced efforts to promote strategic communication, a strengthened toolbox to tackle hybrid and cyber threats and to fight disinformation and the establishment of rapid deployment capacity by 2025; improve the security of supply, especially with regard to raw materials required for defence purposes, precise and firm commitments from Member States as regards defence spending, joint efforts to address capability shortfalls, notably in the area of strategic enablers, enhanced efforts to promote strategic communication, a strengthened toolbox to tackle hybrid and cyber threats and to fight disinformation and the establishment of rapid deployment capacity by 2025; while welcoming the increased ambition of Member States with the set-up of the Rapid Deployment Capacity notes with a certain degree of regret that the concept is based on Art. 44 and draws on the Battlegroup concept as with regard to the latter the intended provision of two battlegroups by Member States proved increasingly difficult; points out that in light of the current threat to peace and security in Europe an even more ambitious step forward in European security would have been required by setting-up the Rapid Deployment Capacity as a permanently stationed force making full use of all funding possibilities provided by the treaties; underlines that such a permanent force structure would not undermine or duplicate NATO structures as it could also be deployed for tasks in support of NATO;
Amendment 204 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) improve funding possibilities for the European defence industry by removing military equipment from the list of excluded activities of the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 205 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) assess progress made in capability development with regard to the 11 priorities identified in the 2018 Capability Development Plan and thoroughly evaluate the contribution of PESCO projects to that end which should also include the option of closing of projects that do not provide added- value to the capability needs or lack adequate progress;
Amendment 206 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
(jc) counter strategic dependencies on raw materials and precursors within the supply chains of the European defence industry by setting-up a stockpiling mechanism to ensure availability of these materials in order to being able to increase production of defence products in case of need;
Amendment 209 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) immediately present and agree on a detailed plan on how to operationalise the mutual defence provisions contained in Article 42(7) TEU, taking into account the special position on non-NATO EU Member States and the commitments that those Member States that are NATO allies have made to the alliance; recalls that defending Europe is first and foremost an obligation for all European democracies, recalls that this obligation also must be matched with adequate financial and capability ambitions; expresses its sincere gratitude for the renewed US assistance and cooperation when it comes to protecting and providing for European territorial defence;
Amendment 233 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) ensure availability and adequate readiness of sufficient reserves to EUFOR Althea in case of a deteriorating security situation in Bosnia Herzegovina;
Amendment 234 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point m b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m b (new)
(mb) strengthen the resilience of CSDP missions and operations on the ground against cyber and hybrid attacks, such as disinformation campaigns designed to damage their credibility in the eyes of the local populations;
Amendment 235 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point m c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m c (new)
(mc) review the mandate of the CSDP missions and operations on the African continent to align with the current needs and to counter the rapidly emerging threats and the growing influence of third parties in the region; strengthen our support to partner countries by providing the necessary capabilities and resources in order to jointly address the challenges of an increasingly unstable security environment;
Amendment 246 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) enhance air and missile defence capacities, especially for vulnerable regions in the European Union; points out that this needs to be pursued in a coordinated manner and in close cooperation with NATO as unilateral initiatives by Member States would create zones of different security in Europe that are unacceptable; highlights the importance of the PESCO project Timely Warning and Interception with Space- based TheatER surveillance (TWISTER) and calls for enhanced efforts in its implementation;
Amendment 254 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) swiftly finalise work on a substantial third EU- NATO joint declaration and ensure that the objectives and priorities of the Strategic Compass are duly taken into account when the NATO strategic concept is drafted;
Amendment 259 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) establish strong linkage between the EU’s Headline Goal process, the Capability Development Plan and the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence process and NATO’s defence planning process in order to ensure joint and coordinated efforts in closing capability gaps and strengthening European defence capacities;
Amendment 261 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) significantly increase funding for and speed up the implementation of projects related to military mobility; in close coordination with NATO; underlines the crucial importance of improving Europe’s transport infrastructure and streamlining customs procedures in order to being able to deploy troops throughout Europe in a timely manner; highly welcomes the participation of the US, Canada and Norway in the PESCO project on military mobility;
Amendment 274 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
(s) increase defence spending in order to meet at least the target of 2 % of GDP and ensure that these additional resources are used in a coordinated and cooperative manner making full use of EU instruments in the area of defence in order to overcome capability shortfalls and to strengthen European defence;
Amendment 281 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) recalls the important role of national parliaments in NATO Member States and underlines the key role the NATO Parliamentary Assembly can play and thus calls for a further strengthening of the European Parliament’s relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly;
Amendment 285 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
(t) involve Parliamentthe European Parliament and its relevant committees and interparliamentary delegations in the proper further implementation and scrutiny of the European Peace Facility and key aspects of the Strategic Compass;
Amendment 287 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
(w) make appropriate assessments of the common financial means of the Union and the instruments needed for an adequateffective and credible EU security and defence policy;
Amendment 290 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
(wa) revise the Multiannual Financial Framework in order to provide the necessary funds for EU instruments in the area of defence, most notably the European Defence Fund, the European Peace Facility and Military Mobility;
Amendment 292 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
(x) make full use of the possibilities for funding from the Union’s budget provided for by the Treaties in order to facilitate live exercises, force generation and military deployments;
Amendment 297 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) ensure that the budget proposal for 2023 includes appropriate funding for the European Defence Agency, the Permanent Structured Cooperation, the envisaged EU Rapid Deployment Capacity and NATO support capacities under the CFSP budget and, under that same title and under other titles as appropriate, funding for the initiatives referred to above;
Amendment 301 #
2022/0000(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point z
Paragraph 1 – point z
(z) strengthen the European Defence Fund, reduce the bureaucratic burden on companies applying for calls, especially with regard to SMEs, and increase the number of collective defence industry projects;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2244(INI)
F. whereas Albania has actually not fulfilled all the 15 conditions for the scheduling of the first Intergovernmental Conference and is advancing in its accession processs for example the media law and could be advancing in its accession process once that the conditions are fulfilled;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes all efforts to reduce polarisation ahead of the 2021 general elections, which brought the opposition parties back into the political process; regrets the unilateral changes of the constitution and electoral law by the ruling majority ahead of the general elections;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections, including through digitalisation, data protection, equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing; is concerned by the OSCE/ODIHR findings of the government “misuse of administrative resources” to influence voters;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Expresses concern over the enduring inflammatory rhetoric, which fuels the culture of intimidation, smear campaigns, and violence and rioting;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. RecCalls that any revision of media laws should beon parliament to act on the media law in line with the Venice Commission recommendations and should take place in a transparent and inclusive manner;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines thatIs concerned by the newly established Media and Information Agency, which should increase transparency and decentralisation and in no way inhibit journalists’ equal access to information from government sources;
Amendment 208 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the importance of taking decisive action against money laundering by ensuring a consistent track record of proactive investigation, prosecution and final convictions for high-level corruption and confiscation of criminal assets; notes the criticism of the last Moneyval report on the matter;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that substantial efforts are needed to enforce the goals relating to efficiency, security, diversification and greening of the energy supply and transport; calls for the project around the port of Durres to observe the Stabilization and Association Agreement and the rights of the EU based undertakings;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to its previous resolutions on Georgia, in particular, that of 8 June 2022 on violations of media freedom and the safety of journalists and that of 16 September 2020 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia,
Amendment 7 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the Joint Staff Working Document on Economic and Investment Plan for Eastern Partnership,
Amendment 8 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to Reporters' Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index 2022,
Amendment 12 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Georgia submitted its application for EU membership on 3 March 2022 in the context of continued strong public support for Georgia's European aspirations as well as Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas freedom of expression, freedom of media and the safety of journalists are a cornerstone of a functioning democracy;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the 19 April 2021 Agreement, mediated by the President of the European Council, underlined the need to address politicised justice through judicial reform in order to increase the independence, transparency and accountability of the judicial system;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas the media environment of Georgia continues to deteriorate and, in the recent years, an unprecedented high number of violent physical attacks against journalists have occurred in Georgia; whereas in 2022 Georgia fell in the World Press Freedom Index from 60th to 89th place out of 180;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas selective investigations and prosecutions targeting those critical of the current government undermine public trust not only in judicial institutions, but also in the Georgian authorities;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas former President Mikheil Saakashvili, whose health has been constantly deteriorating, continues to be incarcerated;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D f (new)
Recital D f (new)
Df. whereas Nika Gvaramia, the director of the TV channel Mtavari, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison on dubious charges of money laundering, bribery and document forgery;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D g (new)
Recital D g (new)
Dg. whereas 20% of Georgian territory continues to be occupied by the Russian Federation;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D h (new)
Recital D h (new)
Dh. whereas Russia continues to employ disinformation, cyber attacks and other hybrid methods to undermine Georgia's societal and institutional resilience;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D i (new)
Recital D i (new)
Di. whereas the Russian Federation has intensified the annexation of Georgia’s occupied territories, including through the intentions of holding the so- called 'referendum' in the Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region on the matter of 'joining' the Russian Federation, transfer of the “Bichvinta” property complex and the surrounding area to the Russian Federation, as well as the incorporation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia in military, economic, justice, social and other spheres of the Russian Federation;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2236(INI)
Dj. whereas ethnic cleansing, discrimination and other severe forms of human rights violations of Georgians in the Russian occupied territories of Georgia, erection of barbed wire fences and other artificial barriers and lengthy closure of so-called crossing points along the 'Administrative Border Line' continue to destabilise Georgia;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D k (new)
Recital D k (new)
Dk. whereas the Russian Federation and its occupation regimes are deliberately hampering the safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees, forcibly expelled as a result of ethnic cleansing from the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Georgian authorities to uphold and ensure the highest standards of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms and to determinedresolutely pursue the priorities for reform set out in the Commission’s opinion in order to unambiguously demonstrate their political determination to implement the nation’s ambitious European aspirations, as expressed by the application for EU membership that Georgia submitted on 3 March 2022; calls on the Georgian authorities to initiate and lead the work on addressing these priorities in an inclusive manner before the Commission reports on their implementation by the end of 2022; calls on all Georgian political forces and civil society to constructively participate in and contribute to these efforts; stresses that Georgia’s bid for accession to the EU will continue to be assessed based on its own merits and its success in meeting the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine calls for unity and solidarity on the part of the international community; welcomes the strong response of Georgian society in support of Ukraine; regrets the fact that Georgia has not aligned with EU sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; calls for political alignment by the Georgian authorities and all political stakeholders with EU positions on this important matter, in line with the country’s European ambitions;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its steadfast support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; calls for the continuation of efforts to achieve a negotiated peaceful conflict resolution of the conflict, including through the Geneva International Discussionsand end to Russian occupation of Georgian territory, including through the effective and result-orientated functioning of Geneva International Discussions and Incident Prevention and Response Mechanisms (IPRMs) in Gali and Ergneti, the ongoing activities of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia and the efforts of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, as well as the policy of non- recognition and engagement; notes with concern the continuation of illegal ‘borderisation’ activities, in the occupied regionsllegal detentions and kidnappings and restriction on freedom of movement along the Administrative Border Line; calls on the Council to extend the mandate of EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia beyond 14 December 2022 and to provide it with a budget that is commensurate with its tasks to stabilise and normalise the situation and build confidence between the parties in the conflict in an increasingly tense security environment; calls on the EU to further enhance its engagement for the peaceful resolution of the Russia-Georgia conflict, by effectively using all the instruments, including the Special Representative(EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, the Geneva International Discussions (GID), the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanisms (IPRMs), the EUMM in Georgia, as well as the policy of non- recognition and engagement;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its steadfast support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; calls for the continuation of efforts to achieve a negotiated peaceful resolution of the conflict, including through the Geneva International Discussions, the ongoing activities of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia and the efforts of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia; notes with concerncondemns the continuation of illegal ‘borderisation’ activities in the occupied regions; calls on the Council to extend the mandate of EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia beyond 14 December 2022 and to provide it with a budget that is commensurate with its tasks to stabilise and normalise the situation and build confidence between the parties in the conflict in an increasingly tense security environment;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 86 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Russian Federation to fulfil its international obligations under the EU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, notably to withdraw all its military and security from Georgia’s occupied territories and allow establishment of international security mechanisms therein, to allow the EUMM unhindered access to the whole territory of Georgia pursuant to its mandate;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2236(INI)
6. Regrets that deep polarisation continues to be the defining feature of Georgia’s political environment; calls on all political stakeholders to unite their forces around the key goal of Georgia’s EU membership through the implementation of ambitious democratic, judicial and anti- corruption reforms, and which continues to fuel societal divisions; calls on all political stakeholders to refrain from divisive and inflammatory rhetoric, and unite their forces around the key goal of Georgia’s EU membership through the implementation of ambitious democratic, judicial and anti-corruption reforms; stresses with concern that deep polarisation continues to undermine Georgia's resilience, in particular, in the face of continued geopolitical challenges and Russian disinformation which seeks to further divide Georgian society; reiterates that the core provisions of the EU-brokered agreement of 19 April 2021 continue to present athe best pathway towards strengthening democracy and the rule of law in Georgia; calls on all political forces to return to and abide by the April 19 Agreement; notes that provisions of the 19 April Agreement have been incorporated in the EU-Georgia Association Agenda 2021-2027; calls on the Government of Georgia to ensure their strict implementation;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need to eliminate the excessive influence of vested interests, including oligarchs of the sole oligarch, Bidzina Ivanishvili, in economic, political and public life as one of the priorities identified by the Commission to be addressed before Georgia is granted candidate status;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Reiterates its concern over the destructive role played by the sole oligarch, Bidzina Ivanishvili, in Georgia's politics and economy, and the level of control he exerts over the government and its decisions, including those on the politically motivated persecution of journalists and political opponents; is deeply worried by Ivanishvili's exposed personal and business links to the Kremlin, which determine the position of the current Government of Georgia towards sanctions on Russia; calls on the Council and democratic partners to consider imposing personal sanctions on Ivanishvili for his role in the deterioration of the political process;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that hasty and non- transparent actions in making key appointments or institutional changes only reinforce the perception of politicised justice; in this respect notes, in particular, regrets that the Supreme Court judges were appointed before the shortcomings in the nomination process identified by ODIHR and the Venice Commission were addressed; reiterates that the lack of progress on judicial reform meant that the conditions for receiving the EUR 75 million tranche of EU macro-financial assistance by September 2021 were not fulfilled;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that, despite Georgia's legal framework for guaranteeing freedom of expression and freedom of media, there is continued deterioration of the media environment and the safety of journalists;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2236(INI)
11b. Condemns the increasing number of cases of intimidation, threats and violence against the persecution of journalists, including an increasing number of criminal investigations into media workers and owners;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Notes continued Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the Georgian society, including in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine; calls on the EU institutions and Member States to continue strengthening cooperation with relevant Georgian institutions to address Russian disinformation and its consequences;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Condemns the sentencing of Nika Gvaramia, the director of the independent TV channel Mtavari, on 16 May 2022; notes that the postponement of Nika Gvaramia's appeal process is unacceptable and reiterates its call for a review of Gvaramia's conviction;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates the importance of independent oversight of Georgia’s state institutions; regrets, in this respect, the dismantling of State Inspector’s Service against ODIHR recommendations; highlights the positive role of the public defender of Georgia in protecting human rights, promoting good governance and strengthening the rule of law; calls for an inclusive process of selecting the new Public Defender;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Georgian authorities to release former president Mikheil Saakashvili from prison on humanitarian grounds in order to allow him to undergo proper medical treatment abroad;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Amendment 180 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that, according to expert evaluations, the DCFTA has had a positive impact on legislative approximation and institutional development, but it only had a modest impact on trade between the EU and Georgia; calls on the Commission to review the DCFTA's potential to increase trade volumes between the EU and Georgia;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Amendment 188 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Regrets the continued delays in the development of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port following the Georgian Government's cancellation of the project contract with the Anaklia Development Consortium (ADC) in 2020; is deeply concerned by the Panama Papers revelations concerning Bidzina Ivanishvili's investment in the rival Poti port project and the impact of vested interests on key projects as well as overall investors' confidence in Georgia;
Amendment 193 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 196 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission to extend “Roam-like-at-home” Regulation to Georgia, which has the potential to bring significant benefits for EU and Georgian businesses and citizens;
Amendment 197 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Calls on the Commission to support creation of a common roaming space between Georgia and the EU through coordinated assistance with a focus on gradual reduction of international roaming tariffs between Georgia and the EU in line with the EU regulations thus protecting consumers’ rights, as well as assisting gradual approximation of Georgia to the EU acquis and contributing to Georgia’s European integration process;
Amendment 199 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Underlines Georgia's role as a significant contributor to the EU crisis management (CSDP) operations;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Calls for an increased assistance and enhanced partnership in the area of security and defence with Georgia as declared in the EU Strategic Compass, including through the European Peace Facility; welcomes EU’s commitment and determination to support Georgia in countering hybrid threats;
Amendment 202 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Calls on the Council and the EEAS to further engage with Georgia on the CSDP, particularly in view of Georgia’s interest in discussing the possibility of participating in PESCO projects and in developing cooperation with the relevant EU agencies, with a view to enhancing Georgia’s resilience;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Reiterates support to the human capital development, strengthening private sector role in Vocational education system management and addressing skills mismatch for better employment possibilities;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 f (new)
Paragraph 15 f (new)
15f. Welcomes Georgia’s strong commitment to starting the process of becoming the Third Country Associated to Erasmus+ Programme and encourages Georgia’s participation in the new Horizon Europe Program in order to make use of the opportunities for the Georgian scientific and innovation community;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 g (new)
Paragraph 15 g (new)
15g. Calls the European Commission and Georgia to consider increasing the number of Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) projects in Georgia in order to increase EU-Georgia connectivity;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 h (new)
Paragraph 15 h (new)
15h. Encourages European Commission, ENTSO-E and Georgia to start working on synchronization of Georgian electricity grid with the European Continental Grid and on the inclusion of Georgia in Continental Europe Synchronous Area (CESA);
Amendment 218 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the signing of the Jean Monnet Dialogue between the European Parliament and the Georgian Parliament; regrets the delays in implementing the JMD; reiterates the European Parliament's commitment and calls on the Georgian Parliament to start the process as soon as possible;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Deplores and condemns the personal attacks against Members of the European Parliament by representatives of the Georgian Dream party; considers these attacks unacceptable and damaging to the mutual relationship between Georgia and the European Union;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the recently adopted EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo- Pacific; recognises the added value of the strategy as the first foundation stone of the EU’s united approach to the region, and praises the inclusive and multifaceted nature of the strategy and the inclusion of security and defence as one of its seven priority areas; calls for the EU to use the strategy as a tool to effectively assert its presence and influence in the region through furthering strategic ties and deepening cooperation on security- and defence-related matters with regional countries and organisations; believes that increased EU engagement in the region would contribute to regional security, and help overcome regional tensions and create more balanced relations among regional players; recalls that the strategy is a Team Europe project; stresses that, in addition to the formulation of the strategy, the EU should undertake an assessment of the possible consequences of a regional conflict on the EU’s economic and security interests, which should also assess how the EU should respond to a deteriorating security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the need to safeguard EU unity as a pre-condition to achieve the EU’s ambition of strategic sovereignty amid the increasing competition between the United States and China; recalls that the EU’s unified approach must be underpinned by a pragmatic and principled foreign and security policy; points out that the increasing commitment of the US to the Indo-Pacific has implications for European security and therefore reiterates the need for a capable European Defence Union in order to achieve an adequate burden-sharing between the EU and the US in matters of international and European security;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EU to make use of its reputation as a credible and reliable actor amid the growing geopolitical competition between global and regional powers in the Indo-Pacific; recalls that the added value of EU engagement in the Indo-Pacific lies in its comprehensive range of civilian and military assistance measures, including well developed non-military contributions; recalls that the EU has a vast network of diplomatic assets to facilitate dialogue on conflict-resolution, legal solutions and expertise in setting up confidence-building measures; highlights the increasing relevance of disinformation originating in the Indo-Pacific which threatens to undermine EU activities in the region and therefore calls on the Council and the Commission to address this challenge in a similar way like disinformation originating from the eastern flank of the EU;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses deep concerns about China’s rapid military build-up, including its test of a hypersonic missile, and its increasingly assertive behaviour, which aims, among other things, to advance its territorial claims in the East and South China Seas; highlights that security hotspots and unresolved issues, such as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme, the recent China-India border standoffs, the crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, and threats posed by China to the territorial integrity of Taiwan, exert further strain on regional security and stability; highlights that the EU’s approach towards China must be unified, pragmatic, multifaceted and principled, including cooperating on issues of shared interest, such as climate change, on the one hand, and competing when it comes to providing economic, political and strategic alternatives to third countries, and confronting China on matters where our respective views diverge substantially, on the other hand; reiterates that the relationship between China and Taiwan should be developed constructively through dialogues, without coercion or destabilizing tactics by either side; stresses the opposition to any unilateral action that may undermine the status quo of the Taiwan Strait and that any change to cross-strait relations must not be made against the will of Taiwan’s citizens;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses deep concerns about China’s rapid military build-up, including its test of a hypersonic missile, and its increasingly assertive behaviour, which aims, among other things, to advance its territorial claims in the East and South China Seas; underlines that the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region are of critical importance to the EU and its Member States; highlights that security hotspots and unresolved issues, such as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme, the recent China-India border standoffs, the crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, and threats posed by China to the territorial integrity of Taiwan, exert further strain on regional security and stability; highlights that the EU’s approach towards China must be unified, pragmatic, multifaceted and principled, including cooperating on issues of shared interest, such as climate change, on the one hand, and competing when it comes to providing economic, political and strategic alternatives to third countries, and confronting China on matters where our respective views diverge substantially, on the other hand;
Amendment 141 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of the recent conclusion of the AUKUS trilateral security pact; is of the firm opinion that strong EU-Australia relations are important for the stability of the region and that these should be further advanced and not affected by the conclusion of AUKUS; considers AUKUS as well as the QUAD important elements of the regional security architecture and underlines that effective regional security requires an open and inclusive dialogue involving relevant regional, concerned extra-regional and also international actors; therefore calls on the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to examine with the relevant partners possibilities to set up a permanent dialogue with AUKUS and representation at the meetings of the members of QUAD in order to align our strategies on the Indo- Pacific and strengthen synergies;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that the ongoing process of drafting the EU’s Strategic Compass should identify the Indo-Pacific as a region of key strategic interest for the EU, while also identifying the required capabilities; highlights that in order to be a credible security actor in the region as well as internationally the EU needs to further increase its joint efforts in capability development, especially in the maritime field;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that enhancing existing partnerships with regional actors and building new ones is a key feature of the strategy; highlights that priority areas for cooperation should include capacity- building, hybrid threats, non-proliferation, disarmament and crisis response; welcomes the fact that the EU will intensify its dialogues with partners on security and defence, including counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, non-proliferation and disarmament, space and maritime security dialogues, and is deploying military advisors to EU Delegations in the region, as it has done in China and Indonesia;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the longstanding cooperation between the EU and ASEAN on security and defence matters, and welcomes the recent upgrade of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership; reiterates its strong commitment to support ASEAN’s centrality and inclusive multilateral architecture; calls for the EU to anchor and extend its presence in the region by deepening cooperation with ASEAN and its members; invites the EU and ASEAN to identify ways to involve the EU in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus and in the East Asia Summit; underlines the fundamental role of the parliamentary dimension for strengthening democracy in the region, and encourages, therefore, the establishment of an EU- ASEAN Parliamentary Assembly and more numerous and regular parliamentary exchanges and missions to the region; stresses that the EU should explore the possibility of engaging in capacity- building measures with ASEAN, also by cooperating with other regional partners on such measures;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the positive role Taiwan plays in fostering peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region; encourages the EU and its Member States to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in addressing disinformation from malign third countries, including the sharing of best practices, joint approaches to fostering media freedom and journalism, deepening cooperation on cybersecurity and cyber- threats, raising citizens’ awareness and improving overall digital literacy among the population in order to strengthen the resilience of our democratic systems; supports intensified cooperation between relevant European and Taiwanese agencies, NGOs and thinktanks in this field;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas there can be no negotiated political solution as long as the Palestinian leadership is divided and with no unified national vision or strategy;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the fractured Fatah movement, the consolidation of powers in the office of the PA President, the shrinking of Palestinian civil society rights and the oppression of political dissent and demonstrations in support of democratic reforms shows some of the challenges the PA faces;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2207(INI)
A c. whereas the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research has revealed in a recent poll (March 2022) that Perception of corruption in PA institutions stands at 86%; whereas 74% of the population demands President Abbas’ resignation;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
A d. whereas one of the main challenges in Palestinian politics remains the rivalry between the Palestinian political factions; whereas Hamas was designated by the European Parliament as a terrorist organisation in 2003;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas European development partners (the EU, its Member States, Norway and, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) are by far the largest donors and disburse EUR 1.2 billion annually in official development assistance to Palestine;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas those who convert to Christianity from Islam face persecution;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) calls on the Member States to recognise Palestinian statehood as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solutionHigh Representative to undertake a real effort towards a two State solution to the Middle East Peace Process together with the US and the countries signatories of the Abraham Accords;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) comply with the commitment to fully and effectively implement existing EU legislation and the bilateral arrangements applicable to settlement products; demand the adoption of EU legislation banning trade with settlements in the oPt, in compliance with international humanitarian law;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 50
Citation 50
— having regard to its previous resolutions on Russia, especially those related to Russia’s actions in the territories of the EaP countries, violations of the rights of the Crimean Tatars, the occupation of parts of the territory of GeorgiUkraine, Georgia and Moldova and related borderisation activities, and hostile propaganda and disinformation against the EU and the EaP countries,
Amendment 68 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in September 2021, Russia’s joint ZAPAD military exercise with Belarus and several other countries in the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), ) and in February- 2022, the joint Russia and Belarus military exercise “Allied Resolve 2022”, demonstrated that Russia’s gap in military capabilities is rapidly closing while its aim of deepening its political and military relations with CSTO countries is rising;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas Ukraine and the international community established the Crimea Platform - international consultation and coordination format set up to develop the initiative put forward by the President of Ukraine and aimed at improving the effectiveness of the international response to the ongoing occupation of Crimea, responding to growing security threats,increasing international pressure on the Kremlin, preventing further rights violations and protecting victims of the occupation regime, as well as achieving the main goal, which is to ensure that Russia ceases the occupation of Crimea and the Ukrainian government regains control of the peninsula;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas Russia continues illegal “passportization” of Ukrainian citizens on the the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas Russia, against the backdrop of a crisis on the EU-Belarusian border, has amassed over 1020 000 troops on the border of Ukraine and mobilised many more, altogether the largest military mobilization since World War II in Europe, in an offensive formation while increasing its hybrid warfare tactics targeting the elected government in Kyiv, creating widespread concern about a potential secondnew full-scale invasion of Ukraine;
Amendment 273 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reiterates its condemnation of the current large-scale Russian military build-up along the borders with Ukraine and its rejection of any Russian justification for it as well as its position that friendly countries should step up their military support to Ukraine and their provision of defensive weapons, which is in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter that allows individual and collective self-defence;
Amendment 406 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the Council to extend mandate of the EUAM on the cybersecurity domain to help Ukraine to strengthen its resilience to cyberthreats and hybrid attacks;
Amendment 409 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Council and Member States to adopt the decision on the establishment of the EU military advisory and training mission in Ukraine;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the EU is facing new threats, including hybrid threats, increased militarisation around the world, recurrence of global power competition with an increasing military dimension and a still unstable neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the launch of the work on the Strategic Compass, which should be completed in March 2022; stresses that it is a beginning, not an end, and that it constitutes a major step towards a European Defence Union which would function as a starting point for implementing a common European defence in line with the provision laid out in Art. 42 (2) TEU;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the announcement of a European Defence summit in early 2022 as well as the proclamation of 2022 as the year of European defence by the President of the European Council; expects that both initiatives will bring new thrust for further development of the European Defence Union;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of supporting it with a 360-degree threat analysis; stresses that the Strategic Compass must be the EU’s ambitious response to this analysis, which must be subject to regular review aiming at developing a mechanism for a continuous threat assessment;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the Strategic Compass must make it possible to strengthen the Union’s capacity to act as an increasingly credible strategic partner as well as to act autonomously if necessary; stresses that this exercise must be regularly updated, must set out an ambitious and operational course – with a timetable for the implementation of decisions and monitoring mechanisms – and must enable the Union to have a coherent defence policy, to develop a common understanding of the EU’s strategic challenges which provides the basis for a common strategic culture, a capacity to anticipate threats and provide a rapid and coordinated reaction and a capacity for autonomous resilience, to be able to mobilise resources on the basis of solidarity when a Member State is threatened and requests them, and ultimately to play a part in the protection of European citizens;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the Union is currently deploying 11 civilian missions and six military missions and operations; recalls that only three of the military missions are executive missions; notes that these missions and operations are suffering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited their effectiveness; and therefore considers a review of the results and possibly an adaption of the mandate necessary;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 185 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the strategic importance for European interests of the Mozambique Channel; welcomes the commitment of the Member States and the VP/HR to respond to the growing terrorist threat in the area; notes the forthcoming establishment of an EUTM; underlines the need for a comprehensive long-term coherent strategy for Mozambique which needs in addition to fight Islamist insurgencies to address governance deficiencies in order to achieve a sustainable solution to the conflict;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the renewal of the Althea mission in 2020 and the refocusing of its mandate in support of the Bosnia- Herzegovina authorities in an effort to maintain a safe and secure environment; stresses that in light of secessionist tendencies by the Republika Srpska which could lead to violent conflict an adequate over-the-horizon reinforcement capability still needs to be maintained in order to allow for a rapid reaction in case of a deteriorating security situation;
Amendment 242 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of providing military missions with more flexible and more robust mandates; callsunderlines the urgent need for closer linkages between existing European ad hoc operations and CSDP military missions or operations;
Amendment 246 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is deeply concerned about the low force generation for operations and missions, and urgesstrongly calls upon the Member States to live up to their commitments and to address this matter as soon as possible; highlights in that regard the PESCO project “Crisis Response Operation Core” that aims at improving the force generation process which could also provide an institutional framework for the future, brigade-size rapid deployment force currently under discussion; regrets at the same time that up to now only six Member States participate in this PESCO project; calls on the Council and the Commission to make full use of the European Peace Facility and possibilities for funding from the Union’s budget provided by the treaties in order to facilitate force generation as well as military deployments; considers that third-country participation in CSDP operations and missions must always be in line with European interests and values; calls on the EU to provide staff in missions and operations with appropriate equipment and training to become more alert and more resilient under less permissive conditions;
Amendment 260 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is deeply concerned about the increasing information manipulation, disinformation and hybrid threats affecting several theatres; calls for a structured response to these threats by CSDP missions; as a matter of urgency; underlines in that regard the need for joint efforts of EU, Member States and partner countries;
Amendment 295 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. SWelcomes and strongly supports the ambition of creating a ‘rapid brigade-size rapid deploymentry force’; recalls the existence of battlegroups as presented by the HR/VP and welcomes in principle the recent concept proposal for such a force by Germany, Finland, the need to make them credible by conducting regular field exercises; deplores the Member States’ lack of commitment to the battlegroups; criticises the fact that only one, led by Italy, is operational in 2021; laments the weakness of the planning for 2022 and 2023Netherlands, Portugal, and Slovenia in that regard; highlights that the EU Battlegroups have never been deployed in over 15 years of existence, despite the possibility of deploying them on several occasions, and are currently facing an increasing lack of Member States’ commitment as illustrated by the planning for 2022 and 2023; criticises the fact that only one, led by Italy, is operational in 2021; therefore states that the concept of a rapid deployment force would need to provide added value in comparison to the EU Battlegroups; calls accordingly on the Council and the Commission to thoroughly assess and develop options for setting-up a standing force which is permanently stationed and trains together, financed from both the European Peace Facility and the Union’s budget, by making full use of the current possibilities offered by the EU treaties; underlines that such a standing force would significantly contribute to EU’s ability to act on short notice and would facilitate progress of achieving EU’s level of ambition; stresses that such a European force will also contribute to a stronger EU-NATO partnership as it will improve EU’s military capabilities; reaffirms at the same time that NATO remains the main pillar for the EU’s territorial defence;
Amendment 317 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the establishment of the European Peace Facility (EPF) in 2020 and calls for it to be made operational swiftly; stresses that the requisite equipment and training must be delivered in the relevant theatres of operation; points out that the EPF does not solely address provision of equipment to partners but also functions as a funding option for common costs of military operation within CSDP that should be used to the necessary extent; undertakes to ensure coherence and complementarity between CSDP missions and operations, the Union’s financial instruments (NDICI) and the EPF;
Amendment 337 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points out that, given the geopolitical maritime tensions, the Union must protect its interests by guaranteeing freedom of navigation, the safety of maritime lines of communication and offshore infrastructure; underlines that in order to address these challenges EU needs to improve its capabilities and therefore welcomes the call for proposal for the development of a multirole and modular off-shore patrol vessel in the first call for proposals of the European Defence Fund;
Amendment 368 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Condemns the malicious acts committed against Member States; insists that the Union and the Member States react firmly and in coordination against any new malicious, illegal or destabilising activity; calls on the Union to work towards the creation of a legal instrument to respond to hybrid threats and to develop a comprehensive cyber capacity; calls for a revision of the cyber-defence policy framework in order to increase the prevention and deterrence capacity of the Union and its Member States; points out that effective cyber defence and deterrence also requires the expertise and ability to conduct offensive cyber operations;
Amendment 399 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Union to develop a space defence strategy, which is essential for its strategic autonomy in space ensuring undisrupted access to EU space assets at all times; encourages the Union to improve its situational awareness and geo- intelligence support; stresses the importance of the Union having its own launchers; insists that the Union should lead the way in strengthening the increasingly contested area of international space law;
Amendment 426 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that the pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities and calls, therefore, for a reduction in Europe’s strategic dependencies; points out that our modern economies in general but also defence and security industries in particular strongly depend on semi- conductors ; welcomes in that regard the announcement of the President of the European Commission to address the shortage of semi-conductors by strengthening research, design and production in the EU through a European Chips Act; strongly underlines in that context the role of the European defence and security industry for the EU as it provides means to guarantee the safety of European citizens as well as the sustainable economic development of the Union; welcomes therefore the proposal of the President of the European Commission for a VAT exemption for defence products developed and produced within the EU;
Amendment 435 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the progress made in connection with the European Defence Industrial Development Planrogramme (EDIDP) and the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) in strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) which is a crucial element for achieving strategic autonomy; calls on the Commission to draw useful lessons from thiese instruments for the European Defence Fund (EDF), with the aim of achieving operational results; welcomes the adoption of the EDF Regulation and the clear rules it sets out; recommends to the Commission at the same time to explore options to ease the bureaucratic burden in order to facilitate participation of companies, notably SMEs, in EDF projects; recommends setting up a joint mechanism for field testing of capabilities developed in the framework of EDIDP and EDF in order to facilitate integration of these capabilities in national armies; highlights the need for complementing the EDF with a joint procurement mechanism in order to make full use of the development efforts undertaken under the EDF as well as to ensure that an adequate level of economies of scale is achieved;
Amendment 442 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Welcomes that the areas for cooperation identified in the first full Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) completed last year fed, at least in certain areas, into the first call for proposals of the EDF; calls upon the Council and the Commission to further integrate CARD recommendations in future EDF work programmes and PESCO projects in order to improve coherence between these instruments; encourages the Member States to further integrate the CARD process and the resulting recommendations in national defence planning processes while ensuring compatibility and complementarity with NATO’s defence planning process at the same time;
Amendment 443 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. takes note of the launch of the NATO innovation fund on emerging and disruptive technologies which was signed by 16 EU Member States and the UK; highlights that this fund addresses topics also covered within the EDF and therefore calls on all participating EU Member States to ensure complementarity to the EDF in order to avoid unnecessary duplications; stresses in that context the necessity for close cooperation between the EU and the UK in matters of security and defence;
Amendment 450 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Laments the reduction in the amount of the EDF under the MFF, which makes coherence between Union defence initiatives even more necessary; stresses, in this regard, the role of the European Defence Agency (EDA); calls for a budget increase for the EDF after 2027;
Amendment 462 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses that PESCO and the EDF must make it possible to enhance defence cooperation between Member States with the following objectives: European added value, improved operational capability, and interoperability, increased competitiveness of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), strengthening of strategic autonomy and reduced fragmentation of the European defence market;
Amendment 473 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls that third-country participation in PESCO projects must be decided on a case-by-case basis; welcomes the initial stages of military mobility and calls for subsequent stages to be implemented swiftly; approves and welcomes the participation of the United States, Norway and Canada in the military mobility project;
Amendment 484 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Stresses that the EDF must promote the build-up of European industrial sectors and European champions, withproviding a multiannual programmingerspective in order to ensure the necessary predictability which is indispensable for complex long-term projects, and take advantage of civilian- defence synergies;
Amendment 491 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – introductory part
Paragraph 38 – introductory part
38. Welcomes the fact that the PESCO strategic review has led to a reduction in the number of projects and an increase in its political monitoring; expects accordingly that the next strategic review will also entail a thorough assessment which must lead to delivering PESCO project results; laments the fact that Parliament has been excluded from the monitoring of its implementation; considers that the Strategic Compass should aim to:
Amendment 498 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – indent 1
Paragraph 38 – indent 1
- guide policy/strategydefine clear priorities for the revision of the Capability Development Plan (CDP) and subsequent cycles of the main objectives (i.e. headline goals (HLG)),
Amendment 504 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – indent 3
Paragraph 38 – indent 3
- integrate EU military capability development processes, notably the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and its results, into national defence planning processes,
Amendment 507 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – indent 4
Paragraph 38 – indent 4
- focus on a small number of projects which are consistent with CSDP objectives and contribute to the development of the necessary capabilities needed for achieving EU’s level of ambition, are operational and provide European added value;
Amendment 518 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that the digital sector is an area of opportunity but also of significant threat of malicious action against our security and democracies (by state and non-state actors, and erasing the lines laid down in the law of armed conflict), and that it transcends borders; calls for particular attention to be paid to the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies so as to ensure that they are applied and used throughout the Union, facilitate research and innovation and enhance the Union’s resilience, keeping in mind the need to control their usefacilitate their research and development in order to enhance the Union’s resilience and ability to act, ensuring that they are applied and used throughout the Union, and keeping in mind they should be used in accordance with international law and highest ethical standards to be developed within the Union;
Amendment 526 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Takes note of joint efforts of some Member States to develop essential future capabilities outside the EU framework, notably the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS); highlights that these projects are important for strengthening European military capabilities in general; highlights that the results of the first Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) identified modernisation and acquisition of main battle tank systems as a focus area for cooperation; recommends to the respective Member States to explore additional cooperation and funding possibilities on the European level, most notably the EDF, in order to make full use of the European defence industries' innovative potential and achieve a higher level of economies of scale; considers in that context the TEMPEST project led by the United Kingdom in which also EU Member States participate as an unnecessary duplication to FCAS and therefore encourages the states participating in both projects to combine both projects in order to a achieve economies of scale as well as to ensure interoperability between the EU and the UK; stresses in that context the necessity for close cooperation between the EU and the UK in matters of security and defence;
Amendment 586 #
2021/2183(INI)
43. Calls for a stronger NATO supported by a stronger European Union, and wishes to see very tangible development in the EU-NATO partnership; calls, in this context, for NATO’s new strategic concept to be coherent with the EU’s Strategic Compasto make best use of the strategic reflection processes in both organisations to ensure consistency between NATO’s new strategic concept and the EU’s Strategic Compass; welcomes the announcement by Commission President von der Leyen of a new EU-NATO Joint Declaration to be presented before the end of the year; expects this declaration to entail provisions for the set-up of a regular consultation mechanism in order to deepen cooperation between both organisations;
Amendment 610 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Calls for closer relations with non- traditional partners in the Indo-Pacific region (India, Japan, Australia), and in specific policy sectors (cybersecurity, hybrid, maritime, etc.), and with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); highlights the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region which is of significant interest for EU; notes with increasing concern China’s steadily growing armament efforts and military posture, in particular the reported test of a hypersonic missile and the increasing violations of Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone; calls for all parties concerned to resolve their differences through peaceful means and to deescalate the tensions as well as to refrain from taking unilateral action to change the status quo; calls on all parties to adhere to the principles of international law, most notably the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; highlights the increasing relevance of disinformation originating in the Indo- Pacific which threaten to undermine EU activities in the region and therefore calls on the Council and to Commission to address this challenge in a similar way like disinformation originating from the eastern flank of EU;
Amendment 619 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. Notes with serious concern the recent display of force and escalating tensions in the regional hotspots such as South and East China Sea and Taiwan Strait; underlines that the peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific regions is of great importance for the EU and its Member States; expresses grave concern over China’s continued military manoeuvers in the Taiwan Strait, including those aimed at Taiwan or taking place in Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone; calls on the PRC to stop such military sabre-rattling that pose serious threats to the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo- Pacific region; reiterates that the relationship between China and Taiwan should be developed constructively through dialogues, without coercion or destabilizing tactics by either side; stresses the opposition to any unilateral action that may undermine the status quo of the Taiwan Strait and that any change to cross-strait relations must not be made against the will of Taiwan’s citizens;
Amendment 625 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 b (new)
Paragraph 45 b (new)
45b. Recalls that China, together with other non-democratic countries, also remains a major threat to democracies in Europe through disinformation campaigns, in which they exploit the openness and freedom of expression to propose an authoritarian alternative to the democratic system; note that cooperation in the fight against disinformation is therefore in the interest of both the EU and Taiwan;
Amendment 627 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 c (new)
Paragraph 45 c (new)
45c. Encourages the EU and the Member States to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in confronting disinformation from malign third countries, including the sharing of best practices, joint approaches to fostering media freedom and journalism, deepening cooperation on cybersecurity and cyber-threats, raising citizens’ awareness and improving overall digital literacy among the population in order to strengthen the resilience of our democratic systems; support intensified cooperation between relevant European and Taiwanese government agencies, NGOs and think tanks in this field;
Amendment 193 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the EU needs first and foremost a stronger and genuine political will of its Member States to jointly agree on and promote EU foreign policy goals and EU security and defence cooperation; underlines the need to establish a Defence Union, which would serve as a starting point for implementing a common European defence, in line with the provision laid out in Article 42 (2) TEU;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the EU to ensure its strategic sovereigntautonomy in specific areas that are fundamental to the Union’s existence on the global scene, such as economics, security and technology, and to establish a European Defence Union;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU sovereignttrategic autonomy in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labour between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HRsupports the ambition of creating a ‘rapid entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR; stresses that such a force would need to provide added value in comparison to the EU Battlegroups, which have never been deployed; calls therefore on the Council and the Commission to assess and develop options for setting up a standing force financed from both the European Peace Facility and the Union’s budget by making full use of the current possibilities offered by the EU treaties;
Amendment 279 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU sovereignttrategic autonomy in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labour between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; reaffirms that NATO remains the main anchor for EU Member States’ territorial defence; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR;
Amendment 299 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the need for the Union to further develop its technological sovereignty through the enhancement of industrial defence capabilitiesthe European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), in particular in emerging disruptive technologies (EDTs), and the protection and resilience of critical infrastructures; welcomes the first calls for proposals of the European Defence Fund which is an essential instrument for strengthening European Security and Defence as well as EU's strategic autonomy
Amendment 418 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the need to strengthen EU-US transatlantic cooperation on the basis of an equal partnership; welcomes in this context the statement ‘Towards a renewed Transatlantic partnership’ from the EU-US summit 2021, which provides a good basis for an ambitious transatlantic agenda; fully supports and commits to pursuing synergies and shared foreign and security objectives by further deepening cooperation in the framework of the EU- US transatlantic dialogue; highlights that the EU should be prepared to reflect on how to adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stage; underlines that a strong transatlantic relationship also requires the European Union to further develop its capacities to act;
Amendment 443 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is gravely concerned by the developments in Russia and reiterates the EU’s interest in maintaining freedom, stability and peace on the European continent and beyond; believes that the EU should deter Russia from carrying out destabilising and subversive actions in Europe and from repressing its own citizens; welcomes the discussion on an EU Military Advisory and Training Mission in Ukraine and expresses its support; underlines that closer coordination, cooperation and unity among the EU Member States are necessary in order to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Russian authorities based on the five guiding principles, which is only possible if both parties are genuinely interested in it; urges the EU to engage more closely with the people of Russia, including by developing a clearly defined ‘engagement’ objective, which should focus not only on traditional selective engagement with the Kremlin, but also on ‘strategic’ engagement with Russian civil society;
Amendment 468 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Notes with serious concern the recent display of force and escalating tensions in the regional hotspots such as South and East China Sea and Taiwan Strait; underlines that the peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific regions is of great importance for the EU and its Member States; expresses grave concern over China’s continued military manoeuvers in the Taiwan Strait, including those aimed at Taiwan or taking place in Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone; calls on the PRC to stop such military sabre-rattling that pose serious threats to the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo- Pacific region; reiterates that the relationship between China and Taiwan should be developed constructively through dialogues, without coercion or destabilizing tactics by either side; stresses the opposition to any unilateral action that may undermine the status quo of the Taiwan Strait and that any change to cross-strait relations must not be made against the will of Taiwan’s citizens;
Amendment 497 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the EU’s renewed commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and recognition of its growing importance for EU interests; acknowledges the intense geopolitical competition in the region andand territorial disputes in the region; calls on all parties to adhere to the principles of international law, most notably the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; calls for the EU to strengthen its strategic focus, presence and actions with the aim of contributing to the stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development of the region; underlines the need for a strategic long-term engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and for establishing comprehensive bilateral and multilateral dialogue mechanisms with Indo-Pacific countries and their societies;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the June 2020 Joint Communication‘ Tackling COVID- 19 disinformation – Getting the facts right’,
Amendment 7 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
— having regard to the 16 April Council Conclusion on an EU Strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific,
Amendment 8 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 c (new)
Citation 10 c (new)
— having regard to the 5 May statement by G7 Foreign and Development Ministers,
Amendment 11 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas China’s continued military belligerence against Taiwan poses a grave threat to the status quo between Taiwan and China, as well as to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, which is a region that strongly matters to the EU both because of the many close partners in the region, but also given the overseas territory of one of its members, France, in the region;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Taiwan’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have proven to be among the most effective in the world, and have contributed to numerous international studies which itself contributed to stronger protection of people all around the world;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) works closely with the Member States to upgrade EU-Taiwan political relations and to elevate them to a comprehensive and enhanced partnership with the official signing of a respective agreement, considers Taiwan a key partner and democratic ally in the Indo- Pacific on its own merit as a robust democracy and technologically advanced economy, that would support the EU’s geopolitical ambition in the region as well as contribute to maintaining a rules-based order in the midst of an intensifying great power rivalry;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) prepares an impact assessment on a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with Taiwan before the end of 2021 in preparation for negotiations to deepen bilateral economic ties believes that such a BIA would lead to an easing of “own content” requirements by European investors and producers in Taiwan; encourages Taiwan to increase investments inside the EU, notably when it comes to the development and production of semiconductors;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) preparesstart an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with Taiwan before the end of 2021 in preparation for negotiations to deepen bilateral economic ties;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) expresses grave concern over China’'s continued military belligerence against Taiwan; notably through China's considerable investment in military capabilities, by conducting assault exercises and frequent air violations of Taiwan’s air and maritime defence identification zone, which are motivated by the long-term goal of a, if need be even forceful, unification of Taiwan and mainland China; furthermore calls out the sharp Chinese rhetoric signalling its seemingly contradictory intention of wanting to incorporate Taiwan under communist rule, while at the same time claiming to pursue a peaceful development of relations with Taiwan; urges China to desist from any destabilising activities against Taiwan, and insists that any change to cross-strait relations must not be made against the will of Taiwanese citizens; urges the Commission to take a proactive role in working with like-minded international partners, including but not limited to the United States, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and to sustain democracy in Taiwan;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) recalls that maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific is a core interest for the EU and its Member States; stresses that a military conflict in the Taiwan Strait would not only bear significant economic disruptions affecting European interests but would also seriously undermine the rules-based order in the region, as well as democratic governance with human rights, democracy and rule of law at the core;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) strongly advocates for Taiwan’s full participation as an observer in meetings, mechanisms and activities of international bodies, including the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), urges Member States and the EU institutions to support international initiatives calling for Taiwan’s participation in international organisations; welcomes again Taiwan’s proactive cooperation with the international community when it came to learning about the Covid-19 pandemic and finding best ways to answer to it, and believes that this case has proven that Taiwan’s full membership in the WHO would be an added-value to the health and well-being of the citizens of all its members;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) encourages increased official exchanges, meetings and cooperation between the EU and Taiwan, including at the highest levels and with the participation of representatives of Member States, so as to fully reflect the dynamic, multi-faceted and close cooperation between the EU and Taiwan as like-minded partners;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) includes Taiwan as an important EU partner and regional economic power in the upcoming Indo-Pacific Strategy currently being prepared by the EEAS, urges that through its Indo-Pacific Strategy the EU work closely with other like-minded partners to address China’s assertive posture in the region, and to strengthen the rules-based order, given its own economic interests in the region;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) continues to adopt initiatives to enhance bilateral economic relations and people-to-people contacts, including in academia and civil society, as well as city- to-city and region-to-region partnerships; commends existing sister city partnerships between European and Taiwanese cities and encourages city diplomacy as a tool to help Taiwan’s participation in international initiatives which would enable Taiwan to bypass attempts from China to further increase its diplomatic isolation;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) encourages the EU and Member States to help raise awareness in Europe about the situation in the Taiwan Strait, as well as the complexity of Taiwan- China relations through the establishment and funding of dedicated programmes and research targeting society at large; underlines the importance of investing in an inclusive debate across EU Member States, explaining to the European public the risks of an authoritarian advance in the Indo-Pacific manifested through China’s assertive posture and its efforts to undermine democracy, in particular in Taiwan, and the implications that leaving such threats unaddressed would entail for democracies across the globe;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) encourages dialogue and cooperation with Taiwan in all industrial sectors and supply chains, in particular emerging industries and industries of strategic importance such as electronic vehicles, robotics and smart manufacturing, as well as semiconductor technologies; acknowledges Taiwan’s central role in strategic industries such as the fifth generation of communication infrastructure (5G),being home to the world’s largest foundry and go-to producer of semiconductors; stresses that in the future microchips will play a central role in shaping the future of the global order and the country in control of the design and manufacturing of microchips will be leading in setting the course for the 21stcentury; recalls that the disruption in global supply chains caused by the pandemic has put Taiwan at the centre stage of the technological drive, and has also made the EU realise its own vulnerabilities highlighting the urgency to reflect on reducing its dependencies on external actors; urges therefore increased cooperation with Taiwan to support the EU’s agenda concerning its green and digital transition, as well as the EU’s efforts toward diversification of value and supply chains as the pandemic accelerated demands for both, highlighting the need for increased investment and political support, in particular in value chains of strategic importance, such as microelectronics, autonomous driving, AI, which are areas where Taiwan plays a central role;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) supports a further strengthening of initiatives allowing the EU to engage in partnerships with Taiwan in the fields of ICT, biotech, health and connectivity;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) encourages the EU and Member States to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in confronting disinformation from malign third countries, including the sharing of best-practices, by learning from Taiwan’s experience of fighting disinformation coming from the mainland that target Taiwan’s media independence by using social media platforms, infiltrating Taiwanese television and print media to influence public opinion, seeking to undermine elections in Taiwan; commends that Taiwan considers media literacy a useful and vital tool to educate people on identifying disinformation and has therefore incorporated media literacy into the school curriculum;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) stresses that the benefits of Taiwan’s efforts to fight disinformation and combat fake news goes beyond Taiwan, influencing not only its society on the island, but also the Chinese speaking community in Hong Kong and other South East Asian countries;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) condemns attempts from China to discredit the Taiwanese government’s handling of the pandemic; commends Taiwan’s effective bottom-up approach, led by its citizens, to fact-check news and information using technology, such as Artificial Intelligence to scale up efforts and enable fact-checkers to identify the most harmful claims circulating on social media platforms and thus stop their spread;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
(jc) recalls that the threat Taiwan faces through China’s disinformation operations is part of a larger problem facing democracies across the globe in an era where communication technologies are central to the geopolitical competition for global leadership; recalls that China, along with Russia, remains an important threat also to democracies inside Europe through the application of disinformation campaigns, a threat that has significantly increased with the pandemic, as the 2020 June EEAS report noted; notes that cooperation in the fight against disinformation is therefore in the interest of both the EU and Taiwan;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) further promotes the existing EU- Taiwan R&I collaboration in the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021- 2027), urges a higher participation of Taiwanese researchers in the future in the context of Horizon Europe;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) changes the name of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan to ‘European Union Office in Taipeiwan’ in order to reflect the broad scope of our ties;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) commends Taiwan as an outstanding partner in promoting human rights and freedom of religion in the Indo- Pacific region; acknowledges Taiwan’s performance in setting an example in the region with its strong record of respect of fundamental freedoms, both economic and social, as well as political and cultural rights, including its passing of same sex legislation, the first of its kind in the region, and in the field of the rights of indigenous communities; requests the EU Special Representative for Human Rights to participate in international human rights conventions in Taiwan and to take concrete actions to work with Taiwan to advance human rights and religious freedom, the digital economy and sustainable growth of the developing countries in the Indo- Pacific region;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) strengthens cooperation with Taiwan with a view to exchanging best practices in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing to enhance the EU’s cooperation with Taiwan in health and communicable disease control; commends the Taiwanese government and its people for their relatively successful containment of the pandemic domestically and for their generosity in extending help to other countries; recalls that Taiwan’s effective response relied on transparency and openness and the use of technology in collaboration with society, an approach rooted in public trust;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) commends Taiwan’s acts of solidarity with the EU, as demonstrated by the donation of over 7 million surgical masks to several Member States during the dire early months of the pandemic;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(qa) commends the organisation of the first ever European Investment Forum in Taiwan in September 2020, and encourages more bilateral investment in both directions; urges the increase of such investment in particular in the area of industries where Taiwan leads, namely critical technologies including semiconductors, which would support the EU’s efforts to strengthen its own capacity on microelectronics; notes that following the 2020 Taiwan-EU Dialogue on Digital Economy, the EU and Taiwan should further build on their discussions in the field of research and technology cooperation, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity certification, data economy and digital connectivity, in order to identify further synergies, expand policy exchange on digital economy development, and establish greater partnerships;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point q b (new)
(qb) urges furthermore the EU to work together with other like-minded partners, such as Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, South Korea and the United States, and consider inviting Taiwan into existing platforms and working groups in the field of critical industries with its partners;
Amendment 366 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Expresses grave concern over China’s expansionist policies in the South China Sea, East China Sea and Taiwan Strait, especially China’s continued military provocation aimed at Taiwan, with Chinese military aircraft intruding Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone on regular basis; underlines that the status quo across Taiwan Strait, freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region are of critical importance to the EU and its Member States; reiterates strong opposition to any unilateral actions that could escalate tensions and undermine the status quo; encourages that cross- strait relations should be developed constructively, without destabilising initiatives or coercion by either side, and that any change to cross-strait relations must not be made against the will of Taiwan’s citizens;
Amendment 369 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Urges the Commission to come up with concrete proposals and action to facilitate Taiwan’s full participation as an observer in the meetings, mechanism and activities of the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC);
Amendment 436 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers it necessary to conclude a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan in parallel with the CAI and in line with the EU's One China policy, which would ensure that stability is safeguarded in the region and the right to Taiwan’s democratic existence is reaffirmed;
Amendment 439 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. urges the Commission to move forward with the Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan and start the impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise with Taiwan before the end of 2021;
Amendment 493 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls for defence cooperation among the Member States to be strengthened and for the Member States to invest in stronger cooperation with other democratic players such as Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and, New Zealand and Taiwan;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
t) address the human rights situation and challenges faced by civil society in its dialogue with the Indian authorities, including at summit level; encourage India, as the world’s largest democracy, to demonstrate its commitment to respecting and protecting the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, to end attacks against - and to release arbitrarily detained - human rights defenders and journalists, including in the Indian- administered part of Kashmir, to repeal laws that may be protect and guarantee the fundamental rights and freedoms of human rights defenders and journalists, including in Kashmir, to carefully review laws in order to avoid a possible misused to silence dissent, and to ensure accountability for human rights violations;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines that in the Western Balkans, the construction sector is among the most vulnerable to organized crime and corruption; is concerned that there is no action taken on the highway case Bar- Boljare in Montenegro in spite of unclear public procurement procedures, lack of proper planning documentation, extraordinary prices and ecological concerns;
Amendment 94 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes with concern that the case named “Mafia” in the Republic of North Macedonia, where employees of the Ministry of Interior are accused of issuing alternative identities to more than 214 high-risk foreign nationals, among which ISIS members, criminals with international arrest warrants for murder, racketeering, extortion and drug trafficking has not been properly addressed by the government; calls for a thorough investigation into the case;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes with concern the large share of grey economy (estimated at more than 30% of GDP in the region) and massive illicit cash payments flowing across the region; underlines that while cash transactions are not synonymous with illegal behaviour, their traceless nature offers an ideal vehicle for money laundering; calls on governments in the region to implement measures to reduce informality, where possible;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that the corridor between Kukes and Tetovo is still a key axis for the smuggling of cannabis east and heroin to the west; calls on the governments of Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia to redouble their efforts in fighting drug trafficking and closing down illicit drug routes;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Welcomes the police intervention in Mojkovac as a significant attempt to tackling cigarette trafficking in Montenegro; Reiterates that further measures are needed, specifically in the Bar “free zone” to tackling drug and cigarette smuggling in the country;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes with concern that the “public room” case in North Macedonia, where a group of more than 7 000 people used social networks to share explicit pictures and videos of women and girls has not been properly addressed by authorities; reiterates the need to tackle cases of tech facilitated commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) more effectively;
Amendment 2 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the majority of external action spending is concentrated under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-Global Europe) and Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) and insists on supporting agreed priorities under those external financing instruments, including those decided during the NDICI-Global Europe high level geopolitical dialogue; reiterates its previous demand for a differentiated budget nomenclature for the new external financing instruments, notably by including at least one budget line for each third country receiving significant amounts of EU assistance; stresses that in the context of a more streamlined set of instruments, the budget structure needs to be sufficiently detailed to allow Parliament to carry out its budgetary functions effectively and fulfil its oversight role;
Amendment 5 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasises that at a time when external challenges and matters of international politics are gaining importance and are dominating international politics, we must ensure that the external dimension of the EU Budget is appropriately funded and prepared to respond without delay to current, emerging as well as future challenges;
Amendment 17 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points to the numerous challenges in the EU’s neighbouring regions to the East and South and emphasises the need to ensure adequate funding for crucial areas such as democracy support, civil society and the rule of law; calls in particular for continued support to Belarusian human rights and democracy activists;
Amendment 20 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Reiterates its firm believe that in countries of specific strategic interest for the EU, particularly the accession countries and the associated countries of the Eastern Partnership, a closer link between the European Parliament and the respective national parliament should be established, and therefore calls for adequate funding to ensure the required level of parliamentary cooperation;
Amendment 32 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the EU’s global support efforts for refugees and calls for continued financial support in this field, including a continuation of financing for Syrian refugees via a successor programme of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT);
Amendment 40 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. At a time where democracy is more and more under threat around the world, reiterates its support for funding dedicated to elections observation missions, including local observers, and calls for an appropriate level of funding; underlines that the need for democracy and election support, including EOMs, was further amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences;
Amendment 43 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. While condemning any attack against religious minorities, in particular Christians, around the world, emphasises that adequate funding for actions to protect persecuted minorities must be available, and in this regard further underlines its support for the office of the EU Special Representative on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU;
Amendment 46 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of building a strong common security and defence policy) and enhancing cooperation in defence and security matters through the European Defence Fund, a key contributor to the Union’s strategic autonomy; expects that the upcoming EU Strategic Compass, and its resulting conclusions, will also result in further increases of spending on defence related initiatives in order to respond to the multiple ongoing challenges and lead to a more geostrategic EU that is able to defend its interests and take over more responsibilities, in partnership with the US and NATO, in particular in the European neighbourhood;
Amendment 52 #
2021/0227(BUD)
7 a. Underlines the need to draw the necessary lessons from the international engagement to fight terrorism and advance freedom, human rights and civil liberties in Afghanistan; reiterates the need to ensure appropriate funding to address the possible additional migration movements originating from Afghanistan, in particular in the region itself in order to ensure humane and adequate support both for the people seeking shelter, as well as the host countries;
Amendment 63 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Repeats its previous statements about the threats related to cyber security as well as the spreading of fake news, in this context highlights the need for the EU Budget to better address and respond to these key challenges on a horizontal level, including in particular at the headquarters of the EU as well as its delegations around the world;
Amendment 426 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community45 or Parties to Association Agreements including Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas are committed to decarbonisation processes that should eventually result in the adoption of carbon pricing mechanisms similar or equivalent to the EU ETS or in their participation in the EU ETS. to the EU ETS should benefit from CBAM exemption with regard to the goods originating in those countries provided that certain conditions are satisfied. Those third countries should develop a roadmap and commit to implement an effective system of monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions, a carbon pricing mechanism similar to the EU ETS, and should commit to achieving carbon neutrality. That exemption should be withdrawn if there are reasons to believe that the country in question does not fulfil its commitments. The Union is committed to providing those third countries with financial support for the adoption of carbon pricing mechanisms similar to the EU ETS, the deployment of decarbonisation technologies, and the implementation of other measures aimed at achieving climate neutrality. __________________ 45 Council Decision 2006/500/EC of 29 May 2006 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Energy Community Treaty (OJ L 198, 20.7.2006, p. 15).
Amendment 620 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11
Article 2 – paragraph 11
11. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 28 to amend the lists in Annex II, Sections A or B, depending on whether the conditions in paragraphs 5, 7 or 9If a third country is committed to decarbonisation processes that shall result in the adoption of emission trading system similar to the EU ETS, the importation of goods originating in that country shall be exempt from the application of the CBAM, provided all of the following conditions are satisfied.:
Amendment 622 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point a (new)
(a) the third country is a party to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community and/or a party to Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the Union;
Amendment 623 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point b (new)
(b) the third country has put in place an effective system of monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 624 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point c (new)
(c) the third country has submitted a roadmap to the Commission, containing a timetable for the adoption of measures to implement the conditions set out in points (d), (e), and (f);
Amendment 625 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point d (new)
(d) third country is committed to adopt an emission trading system similar to the EU ETS;
Amendment 626 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11– point e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11– point e (new)
(e) the third country has committed to climate neutrality and has accordingly formally formulated and communicated, where applicable, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change a long-term low greenhouse gas emissions development strategy aligned with that objective, and has implemented that obligation in its domestic legislation;
Amendment 627 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point f (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 – point f (new)
(f) the third country has, when implementing the roadmap pursuant to point (c), demonstrated substantial progress towards the alignment of domestic law with Union law in the field of climate action on the basis of that roadmap. The implementation of an emission trading system by 1 January 2030 is conditional upon third country’s receipt of the financial, institutional, and expert support from the Union.
Amendment 628 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 12
Article 2 – paragraph 12
12. The Union, may conclude agreements with third countries with a view to take account of carbon pricing mechanisms in these countries in the application of Article 9A third country satisfying the conditions set out in paragraph 11, points (a) to (f), shall be listed in Annex II, Section C, of this Regulation, and shall submit two reports on the fulfilment of the conditions pursuant to paragraph 7, points (a) to (f), one before 1 July 2025 and another before 1 July 2029. By 31 December 2025 and by 31 December 2029, the Commission shall assess, notably on the basis of the roadmap pursuant to paragraph 11, point (c), and the reports received from the third country, whether that third country continues to respect the conditions set out in paragraph 11.
Amendment 633 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. A third country listed in Annex II, Section C of this Regulation, shall be removed from that list if the Commission has reasons to consider that the country has not shown sufficient progress to comply with one of the requirements listed in paragraph 11, points (a) to (f), or if the country has taken action incompatible with the objectives set out in the Union climate and environmental legislation.
Amendment 634 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 12 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 28 to amend the lists in Annex II, Sections A, B or C, depending on whether the conditions in paragraphs 5, 7, 9, 11 or 13 are satisfied.
Amendment 635 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 12 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. The Union may conclude agreements with third countries with a view to take account of carbon pricing mechanisms in these countries.
Amendment 1093 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 2(10), 2(114), 18(3) and 27(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time.
Amendment 1098 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 2(10), 2(114), 18(3) and 27(5) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council.
Amendment 1103 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 7
Article 28 – paragraph 7
7. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 2(10), 2(114), 18(3) and 27(5) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 1259 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 a (new)
Annex II – Part 2 a (new)
Section C - Countries outside the scope of this Regulation who are committed to decarbonisation processes that should result in the adoption of emission trading system similar to the EU ETS [Currently empty]
Amendment 174 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Maritime transport accounts for around 75% of EU external trade and 31% of EU internal trade in terms of volume. At the same time, ship traffic to or from ports in the European Economic Area accounts for some 11% of all EU CO2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total EU CO2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of Member States, including around 14 million on cruise ships. Maritime transport is therefore an essential component of Europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the European economy. The maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the Union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. The stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators, ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. Where market distortions occur, they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. In turn, this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry, fewer jobs and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses
Amendment 175 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The maritime sector employs 2 million Europeans and contributes 149 billion Euros to the economy. For every million Euros generated in the shipping industry, 1,8 million Euros is generated elsewhere in the EU economy. 1a _________________ 1aEuropean Community Shipowners’ Association report “The Economic Value of the EU Shipping Industry”, 2020.
Amendment 176 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1 b) Maritime transport is the most environmentally friendly transport mode with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of goods transported compared to other modes.1b At the same time, ship traffic to or from ports in the European Economic Area accounts for some 11% of all EU CO2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total EU CO2 emissions. _________________ 1b European Environment Agency study,2020, https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/ra il-and-waterborne-transport
Amendment 178 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To enhance the Union’s climate commitment under the Paris Agreement and set out the steps to be taken to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and to translate the political commitment into a legal obligation, the Commission adopted the (amended) proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)19 as well as the Communication ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition’20 . This also integrates the target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Accordingly, various complementary policy instruments are needed to motivate the use of sustainably produced renewable and low-carbon fuels, included in the maritime transport sector. The necessary technology development and deployment has to happenbe under way by 2030 to prepare for much more rapid change thereafter. _________________ 19 COM(2020) 563 final 20 COM(2020) 562 final
Amendment 182 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the context of fuel transition to renewable and low carbon fuels and substitute sources of energy, it is essential to ensure the proper functioning of and fair competition in the EU maritime transport market regarding marine fuels, which account for a substantial share of ship operators’ costs - typically between 35% and 53% of shipping freight rates. Differences in fuel requirements across Member States of the Union can significantly affect ship operators’ economic performance and negatively impact competition in the market. Due to the international nature of shipping, ship operators may easily bunker in third countries and carry large amounts of fuel. This may lead to carbon leakage and detrimental effects on the competitiveness of the sector if the availability of renewable and low carbon fuels in maritime ports under the jurisdiction of a Member State is not accompanied by requirements for their use that apply to all ship operators arriving at and departing from ports under the jurisdiction of Member States. This Regulation should lay down measures to ensure that the penetration of renewable low-carbon fuels in the marine fuels market takes place under the conditions of fair competition on the EU maritime transport market.
Amendment 185 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The maritime sector is characterized by fierce international competition, and major differences in regulatory burdens across flag states have exacerbated unwanted practices such as the reflagging of vessels. The sector's intrinsic global character underlines the importance of a favourable regulatory environment, which is a precondition for attracting new investments and safeguarding the competitiveness of European ports, ship owners and operators.
Amendment 187 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Given that this Regulation will impose additional compliance costs on the sector, compensatory actions need to be taken in order to prevent the total level of regulatory burden from increasing. The Commission should therefore be obliged to present, before the application of this Regulation, proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Regulation, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU legislative acts that generate compliance costs for the maritime sector.
Amendment 188 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4 b) The FuelEU Maritime Regulation should be closely aligned and consistent with the proposal for a Regulation XXXX- XXX (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation), the proposal for a revision of Directive 2003/87/EC (EUETS), Directive XXXX-XXX (Renewable Energy Directive), and the proposal for a revision of Directive 2003/96/EC (Energy Taxation Directive), in order to ensure a coherent legislative framework for the shipping ecosystem, that contributes to massively increasing the production of alternative fuels, ensures the deployment of the necessary infrastructure and incentivises the use of these fuels in a steadily growing share of vessels.
Amendment 189 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4 c) The obligation for ports to provide on-shore power supply should be complemented by a corresponding obligation for ships to connect to such charging infrastructure while at berth, in order to ensure effectiveness and avoid stranded assets. Furthermore, the costs associated with on-shore charging should be reduced by permanently exempting electricity supplied to vessels in port from taxation through revisions of the Energy Taxation Directive (XXXX-XXX).
Amendment 192 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) To ensure a level playing field for ships built to operate in ice-covered waters on their way to, from or between Member State ports, specific information relating to a ship's ice class, and to its navigation through ice, should be considered when calculating GHG emission reductions on a vessel basis, as well as in the data monitored and reported on the basis of the EU MRV Regulation (2015/757).
Amendment 198 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) While instruments such as carbon pricing or targets on the carbon intensity of activity promote improvements in energy efficiency, they are not suited to bring about a significant shift towards renewable and low-carbon fuels in the short and medium term. A specific regulatory approach dedicated to the deployment of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels and substitute sources of energy, such as wind or fossil free electricity, is therefore necessary.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels and propulsion technologies with a high potential for sustainability, commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. This will support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable maritime fuels in the short and long term to contribute to Union transport decarbonisation ambitions, while strengthening Union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. For this purpose, sustainable maritime fuels produced from feedstock listed in Parts A and B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, as well as synthetic maritime fuels should be eligible. In particular, sustainable maritime fuels produced from feedstock listed in Part B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 are essential, as currently the most commercially mature technology to decarbonise martime transport already in the short term.
Amendment 208 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 210 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 214 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The long lead times associated to the development and deployment of new fuels and energy solutions for maritime transport require rapid action and the establishment of a clear and predictable long-term regulatory framework facilitating planning and investment from all the stakeholders concerned. A clear and stable long-term regulatory framework will facilitate the development and deployment of new fuels and energy solutions for maritime transport, and encourage investment from stakeholders. Such framework should define limits for the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on-board by ships, both during navigation and at berth, until 2050. Those limits should become more ambitious over time to reflect the expected technology development and increased production of marine renewable and low carbon fuels. To ensure legal certainty and provide sufficient time for the sector to plan and prepare the long term, as well as to avoid stranded assets, possible future reviews of this Regulation should be limited in scope and avoid significant changes to the requirements.
Amendment 221 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) This Regulation should establish the methodology and the formula that should apply to calculate the yearly average greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on-board by a ship. This formula should be based on the fuel consumption reported by ships and consider the relevant emission factors of these fuels. The use of substitute sources of energy, such as wind or fossil free electricity, should also be reflected in the methodology.
Amendment 224 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The well-to-wake performance of renewable and low-carbon maritime fuels should be established using default or actual and certified emission factors covering the well-to-tank and tank- to-wake emissions. The performance of fossil fuels should however only be assessed through the use of default emission factors as provided for by this Regulation.
Amendment 229 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The use of renewable and fossil free energy sources and alternative propulsion, such asincluding, but not limited to, wind and solar energy, greatly reduces the greenhouse gas intensity of the overall ship energy use. The difficulty to accurately measure and quantify these energy sources (intermittence of the energy use, direct transfer as propulsion, etc.) should not impede their recognition in the overall ship energy use through means of approximations of their contribution to the ship’s energy balance.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The use of on-shore power supply (OPS) abates air pollution produced by ships as well as reduces the amount of GHG emissions generated by maritime transport when at berth. OPS represents an increasingly clean power supply available to ships at berth, in view of the growing renewables share in the EU electricity mix. While only the provision on OPS connection points is covered by Directive 2014/94/EU (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive – AFID), the demand for and, as a result, the deployment of this technology has remained limited. Therefore specific rules should be established to mandate the use of OPS by the most polluting ships in situations where it effectively reduces emissions at a reasonable cost.
Amendment 237 #
2021/0210(COD)
(23) Exceptions to the use of OPS should also be provided for a number of objective reasons, certified by the managing body of the port of call and, the terminal operator and/or the competent authority, depending on the governance model for ports in the different Member States. These exceptions should be limited to unscheduled port calls for reasons of safety or saving life at sea, for short stays of ships at berth of less than two hours as this is the minimum time required for connection, and for the use of on-board energy generation under emergency situations. In case it is impossible to supply sufficient on-shore power due to weak capacity in the local grid connecting to the port, this should not be considered as a failure neither of the port nor of the ship operator to comply with the requirements of this Regulation, as long as the insufficient local grid capacity is duly attested by the grid manager to the verifiers.
Amendment 240 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Exceptions in case of unavailability or incompatibility of OPS should be limited after ship and port operators have had sufficient time to make the necessary investments, in order to provide the necessary incentives for those investments and avoid unfair competition. Ports should equip their births, and ship owners their vessels, with power installations that comply with applicable standards, in order to ensure that the systems are fully compatible. As of 2035, ship operators should plan carefully their calls on TEN-T ports callsovered by the Regulation XXXX- XXX (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation) to make sure that they can carry out their activities without emitting air pollutants and GHG at berth and compromise the environment in coastal areas and port cities. A limited number of exceptions in case of unavailability or incompatibility of OPS should be maintained in order to provide the possibility for occasional last-minute changes in port call schedules and calls in ports with incompatible equipment.
Amendment 242 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
Amendment 243 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24 b) Even if on-shore power supply is an important tool to reduce local emissions of air pollutants, its potential to reduce greenhouse gases depend entirely on the energy mix that is fed through the cables. To realise the full climate and environmental potential of OPS, Member States must continue to reduce the GHG intensity of their energy mixes and provide ports with priceworthy, plannable and fossil free electricity.
Amendment 244 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 c (new)
Recital 24 c (new)
(24 c) The implementation of this Regulation should take due consideration of the diverse governance models for ports across the Union, in particular as regards the responsibility for issuing a certificate exempting a vessel from the obligation to connect to OPS.
Amendment 245 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 d (new)
Recital 24 d (new)
(24 d) Coordination between ports and ship operators is crucial to ensure smooth connection procedures to on-shore power in ports. Ship operators should inform the ports they call at about their intentions to connect to on-shore power, their power needs during the given call, in particular when those exceed the estimated needs for this ship category.
Amendment 256 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) The revenues generated from the payment of penalties should be used to promote the distribution and use of renewable and low-carbon fuels and propulsion technologies in the maritime sector and help maritime operators to meet their climate and environmental goals. For this purpose these revenues should be allocated to the the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 257 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Given the importance of consequences that the measures taken by the verifiers under this Regulation may have for the companies concerned, in particular regarding the determination of non-compliant port calls, the compilation of information for the calculation of the amounts of penalties and refusal to issue a FuelEU certificate of compliance, those companies should be entitled to apply for a review of such measures to the competent authority in the Member State where the verifier was accredited. In the light of the fundamental right to an effective remedy, enshrined in Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, decisions taken by the competent authorities and the managing bodies of the port under this Regulation should be subject to judicial review, carried out in accordance with the national law of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 259 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to maintain a level playing field through the efficient functioning of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendment of the list of well- to-wake emission factors, amendment of the list of the applicable zero-emission technologies or criteria for their use, to establish the rules on conducting the laboratory testing and direct emissions measurements, adaptation of the penalty factor, accreditation of verifiers, adaptation of the penalty factor,establishing the rules on conducting the laboratory testing and direct emissions measurements, accreditation of verifiers and modalities for the payment of penalties. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 264 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Given the international dimension of the maritime sector, a global approach to limiting the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used by ships is preferable as it cwould be regarded assignificantly more effective due to its broader scope. In this context, and with a view to facilitating the development of international rules within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the Commission should share relevant information on the implementation of this Regulation with the IMO and other relevant international bodies and relevant submissions should be made to the IMO. Where an agreement on a global aproach is reached on matters of relevance to this Regulation, the Commission should review the present Regulation with a view to aligning it, where appropriate,to align it with the international rules.
Amendment 289 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘substitute sources of energy’ means renewable wind or solaror fossil free energy generated on-board or electricity supplied from on-shore power supply;
Amendment 292 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) ‘ship at berth’ means a ship at bwhich is securely moored along a quay in a port falling under th as defined in Article 3, point (n) of Regulation (EU) 2015/757;e jurisdiction of a Member State while it is loading, unloading or hotelling, including the time spent when not engaged in cargo operations
Amendment 294 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) ‘energy use on-board’ means the amount of energy, expressed in mega joules (MJ), used by a ship for propulsion and for the operation of any on-board equipment, at sea or at berth without the additional energy used due to technical characteristics of a ship having the ice class IA or IA Super or an equivalent ice class and the additional energy used by a ship having the ice class IC, IB, IA or IA Super or an equivalent ice class due to sailing in ice conditions;
Amendment 296 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(q a) ‘ice class’ means the notation assigned to the ship by the competent national authorities of the flag State or an organisation recognised by that State, showing that the ship has been designed for navigation in sea-ice conditions.
Amendment 299 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q b (new)
(q b) 'sailing in ice conditions' means sailing of an ice-classed ship in a sea area within the ice edge;
Amendment 300 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q c (new)
(q c) 'ice edge' means, in accordance with paragraph 4.4. of the WMO Sea-Ice Nomenclature of March 2014, the demarcation at any given time between the open sea and sea ice of any kind, whether fast or drifting;
Amendment 302 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r
(r) ‘on-shore power supply’ means the system to supply electricity to ships at berth, at low or high voltage, alternate or direct current, including ship side and shore side installations, when feeding directly the ship main distribution switchboard for powering hotel, service workloads or charging secondary batteries;
Amendment 321 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
[Asterix: The reference value, which calculation will be carried out at a later stage of the legislative procedure, corresponds to the EU fleet average greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on-board by ships in 202019 determined on the basis data monitored and reported in the framework of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 and using the methodology and default values laid down in Annex I to that Regulation.]
Amendment 324 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on-board by a ship shall be calculated as the amount of greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy according to the methodology specified in Annex I, including a correction factor for ice classed ships, deducting the higher fuel consumption linked to ice navigation. As a basis for the calculation of emission factors, default values are provided in Annex II of this Regulation. These default values may be replaced by actual values certified by means of laboratory testing or direct emissions measurements.
Amendment 335 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. From 1 January 2030, a ship at berth in a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member Statecovered by Article 9 of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation shall connect to on-shore power supply and use it for all energits electricity needs while at berth, with exemption for auxiliary boilers.
Amendment 344 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) that were estimated to be at berth for less than two hours, but were hindered from departing within that timeframe due to unforeseeable events outside the operator’s control.
Amendment 345 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) that have to make an unscheduled port call for reasons of safety or saving life at sea or in emergency situations or under conditions of force majeure;
Amendment 350 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Ship operators shall inform the ports they call at about their intentions to connect to on-shore power and indicate the amount of power they require during the given call.
Amendment 351 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Amendment 352 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The managing body of the port of call, or where applicable the terminal operator or the competent authority, shall determine whether the exceptions set in paragraph 3 apply and issue or refuse to issue the certificate in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 355 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. From 1 January 2035, the exceptions listed in paragraph 3, points (d) and (e), may not be applied to a given ship, in total, more than five times during one reporting year. A port call shall not be counted for the purpose of compliance with this provision where the company demonstrates that it could not have reasonably known that the ship will be unable to connect for reasons referred to in paragraph 3, points (d) and (e).
Amendment 360 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)
(l a) information on the ice class of the ship, if the additional energy due to the ship's ice class is to be left out from the scope of the energy used on-board;
Amendment 362 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point l b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point l b (new)
(l b) a description of the procedure for monitoring the distance travelled for the whole voyage and when sailing in ice conditions, the date and time when sailing in ice conditions, the fuel consumption and the energy provided by substitute sources of energy or a zero emission technology as specified in Annex III when sailing in ice conditions, if the additional energy due to sailing in ice conditions is to be left out from the scope of the energy used on-board.
Amendment 363 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a Certification of fossil fuels 1. Companies shall be entitled to divert from the established default values for the tank-to-wake emission factors provided that actual values are certified by means of laboratory testing or direct emissions measurements. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts to supplement this Regulation by establishing the rules on conducting the laboratory testing and direct emissions measurements. 2. Companies shall be entitled to divert from the established default values for the well-to-tank emission factors provided that actual values are certified. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts to supplement this Regulation by establishing the rules on certifying actual well-to-tank emissions.
Amendment 373 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) biofuels and biogas that do not comply with point (a) or that are produced from food and feed crops shall be considered to have the same emission factors as the least favourable fossil fuel pathway for this type of fuel;
Amendment 379 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the amount of each type of fuel consumed at berth, in port and at sea;
Amendment 381 #
2021/0210(COD)
(e a) the ship's ice class, if the additional energy due to ship's ice class is to be left out from the scope of the energy used on-board;
Amendment 382 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) the date and time when sailing in ice conditions, the amount of each type of fuel consumed when sailing in ice conditions, the amount of each type of substitute source of energy consumed when sailing in ice conditions, the distance travelled when sailing in ice conditions, the distance travelled during the voyage, the amount of each type of fuel consumed at sea, the amount of each type of substitute source of energy consumed at sea, if the additional energy due to sailing in ice conditions is to be left out from the scope of the energy used on- board;
Amendment 385 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 386 #
2021/0210(COD)
(d a) compile the aforementioned information and submit it to the Member State’s competent authority.
Amendment 387 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. On the basis of the information provided by the verifier, the Member State’s competent authority shall calculate the amount of the penalties referred to in Article 20(1) and (2).
Amendment 388 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Amendment 393 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Where the ship has a compliance deficit for the reporting period, the company may borrow an advance compliance surplus of the corresponding amount from the following reporting period. The advance compliance surplus shall be added to the ship’s balance in the reporting period and subtracted from the same ship’s balance in the following reporting period. The amount to be subtracted in the following reporting period shall be equal to the advance compliance surplus multiplied by 1.1. The advance compliance surplus may not be borrowed:
Amendment 398 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The company shall pay a penalty for each non-compliant port call. The verifier shallMember State’s competent authority shall, based on the information provided by the verifier, calculate the amount of the penalty by multiplying the amount of EUR 250 by megawatts of power installed on- board and by the number of completed hours spent at berth.
Amendment 400 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Amendment 405 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The revenues generated from penalties referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC and should be used to promote the distribution and use of renewable and low-carbon fuels and propulsion technologies in the maritime sector. These revenues shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, and shall be implemented in accordance with the rules applicable to the Innovation Fund.
Amendment 410 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4(6), 5(4), 9(3), 13(3), 20(4), and 21(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 411 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 4(7), 5(4), 9(3), 13(3), 20(4), and 21(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 412 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6
Article 26 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 4(7), 5(4), 9(3), 13(3), 20(4), and 21(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 413 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council, by 1 January 2030, and every three years thereafter until 2050, the results of an evaluation on the functioning of this Regulation and the evolution of the technologies and market for renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and its impact on the maritime sector in the Union, with emphasis on this Regulation’s impact on the functioning of the single market, the sector’s competitiveness, transport freight rates and the magnitude of carbon leakage. The Commission shall consider possible amendments to:
Amendment 417 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 419 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) the scope of this Regulation in terms of: - the gross tonnage threshold referred to in Article 2, and - the share of energy used by ships in voyage to and from third countries referred to in Article 2 point (c).
Amendment 420 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council, by 1 January 2030, and every fifth year until 2050, the results of a comprehensive evaluation of the aggregated macroeconomic impact of the Fit for 55 legislative package,1a with particular emphasis on the effects on the Union’s competitiveness, job creation, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon leakage. _________________ 1aCommunication from the Commission (COM/2021/550), 14 July 2021.
Amendment 421 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 422 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. The Commission shall propose amendments to this Regulation in the event the International Maritime Organization adopts global carbon emission standards, in order to fully align the respective provisions.
Amendment 424 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 a (new)
Article 28 a (new)
Article 28 a Compensatory regulatory reduction The Commission shall present, by 1 January 2024, and in line with its communication on the application of the “one in, one out” principle,1a proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Regulation, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU legislative acts that generate compliance costs in the maritime sector. _________________ 1a EC press release on the working methods of the von der Leyen Commission, 4 December 2019.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In order to ensure uniform conditions for EU airlines and their competitors from third countries, to avoid carbon leakage and distortion of competition, the allowances to be surrendered under the EU ETS must be adjusted to the proportion of EU ETS- costs on intra-EEA flights allocated to passengers transferring to a final destination outside the EU – and vice versa – thereby minimising the risk of passengers selecting flights to their final destination with a transfer at an airport outside the Union.
Amendment 220 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2003/87/CE
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
(c) paragraph 2 is deleted, replaced by the following: ‘To avoid carbon leakage and distortion of competition, an adjustment mechanism shall be adopted for the proportion of EU ETS-costs on intra-EEA flights allocated to passengers transferring to a final destination outside the Union and vice versa. This adjustment mechanism is calculated as follows per aircraft operator: In accordance with Annex IV and by 31 March of each year, aircraft operators operating flights where the Treaty applies, shall report to the national competent authority and the verifier for every city pair the annual fuel consumption on individual connections and the ratio of the number of passengers with connecting flights into or out of the EEA ("transfer passengers") to the total number of passengers on this connection ("passengers"); The adjustment for each city pair equals: (number of transfer passengers / total number of passengers) x fuel consumption x emission factor; The cumulative amount of this adjustment mechanism for all city pairs together shall be deducted from the total amount of verified emissions, of which the corresponding allowances are to be surrendered by the aircraft operator in that same period.’;
Amendment 17 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to ensure uniform conditions for Union aircraft operators and their competitors from third countries, to avoid carbon leakage and distortion of competition, the allowances to be surrendered under the EU ETS should be adjusted to the proportion of EU ETS-costs on intra-EEA flights allocated to passengers transferring to a final destination outside the Union – and vice versa – thereby minimising the risk of passengers selecting flights to their final destination with a transfer at an airport outside the Union.
Amendment 25 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3d – paragraph 2
Article 3d – paragraph 2
Amendment 66 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource us and vibrant industries that remain world-leaders in their respective segment and global innovation drivers while securing high-paid quality jobs in Europe. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must thereforeIt must be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) All sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving those net greenhouse gas emission reductions, including the road transport sector and fuel suppliers.
Amendment 84 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In line with Regulation (EU) 2019/631 the emissions of the entire life cycle of vehicles should be taken into account in order to ensure that emissions are reduced in the most effective manner. Given the strengthened target for 2030, it is important to ensure that a methodology of full life-cycle CO2 emissions for vehicles follows suit. It is therefore necessary that the Commission develop no later than December 31, 2023, an harmonized methodology to report the carbon footprint of the life-cycle of vehicles in order to consider the global impact of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on the environment. This regulation should be reviewed in 2028 to incorporate this harmonized methodology of an extended carbon accounting as new indicator for further reduction targets beyond 2030.
Amendment 91 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve a reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990, it is necessary to strengthen the reduction requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. A clear pathway also needs to be set for further reductions beyond 2030 to contribute to achieving the climate neutrality objective by 2050. Without ambitious action on greenhouse gas emission reductions in road transport, higher emission reductions would be needed in other sectors, including sectors where decarbonisation is more challenging. _________________ 25Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13).
Amendment 100 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of net zero-emission vehicles and fuels being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation and employment levels in the automotive value chain can be maintained in Europe and that mobility remains accessible and affordable for everyone. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards net zero-greenhouse gas emission mobility and fuel solutions. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards armust be technology neutral in reaching the fleet- wide targets that they set. Different technologies are and remain available to reach the zero-emission fleet wide targets. ZLow and zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, depending on their respective full lifecycle emissions and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and vehicles powered by alternative fuel which can continue to play a role in the transition pathway.
Amendment 118 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, a new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 2030 onwards2030. Thoseis targets should be set at a level that will deliver a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way.
Amendment 128 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of low- and zero- emission vehicles and associated technologies and fuels, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities while maintaining automotive employment levels in Europe. Where appropriate, financial support should be considered at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
Amendment 147 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of low- and zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of low- and zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-yearly progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. _________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 159 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Those EU fleet-wide targets are toshould be complemented by the necessary roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as set out in. For this reason, considering the weak and slow implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council27 . _________________ 27Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on, this proposal should be accompanied by an ambitious proposal for a Regulation on Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, providing for ambitious mandatory targets for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307 28.10.2014, p. 1)throughout the 27 Member States.
Amendment 173 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Manufacturers should be provided with sufficient flexibility in adapting their fleets over time in order to manage the transition towards low- and zero-emission vehicles in a cost-efficient manner, and it is therefore appropriat. The progressively more ambitious emission reduction targets as set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 have increased the costs of compliance for manufacturers. It is therefore of the utmost importance to maintain the approach of decreasing target levels in five-year steps.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With the stricter EU fleet-wide targets forom 2030 onwards, manufacturers will have to deploy significantly more zero-emission vehicles on the Union market. In that context, the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles (‘ZLEV’) would no longer serve its original purpose and would risk undermining the effectiveness of Regulation (EU) 2019/631. The ZLEV incentive mechanism should therefore be removed as of 2030. Before that date and therefore throughout this decade, the incentive mechanism for ZLEV will continue to support the deployment of vehicles with emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, including battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles using hydrogen and well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. After that date, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles continue to count against the fleet-wide targets that vehicle manufacturers must meetlow- and zero- emission vehicles on the Union market. The incentive mechanism for ZLEV will continue to support the deployment of vehicles with emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km.
Amendment 200 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 201 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 213 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The progress made under Regulation (EU) 2019/631 towards achieving the reduction objectives set for 2030 and beyond should be reviewed in 20268. For this review, all aspects considered in the two yearly reporting should be considered.
Amendment 214 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The regulations review is an important part of tracking the Union progress towards its climate ambitions while ensuring that concrete reduction targets can be met through an harmonized methodology for reporting on the life-cycle of vehicles, and taking into account industrial and social consequences of the defined targets.
Amendment 235 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
(-a) in paragraph 4 point (a) is replaced by the following: "(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 15 % reduction of the target in 2021determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part A of Annex I; as set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631;" Or. en (Regulation 2019/631 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32019R0631)
Amendment 240 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point (b)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point (b)
(-aa) paragraph 4 point (b) is replaced by the following "(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 15 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part B of Annex I. as set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631." Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32019R0631)
Amendment 242 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
(-ab) paragraph 4 point (b) is replaced by the following "(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 15 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part B of Annex I. as set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631." Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32019R0631)
Amendment 257 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(i) in point (a), the figure “37,5 %” is replaced by ‘545 %’,
Amendment 263 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(ii) in point (b), the figure “31 %” is replaced by ‘540 %’,
Amendment 272 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 290 #
2021/0197(COD)
Amendment 322 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4
Article 4
(4) in Article 4(1), the following subparagraph is added, is amended as follows:
Amendment 323 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 325 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
‘For the purposes of point (c),where the specific emission target determined in accordance with Part A, point 6.3., of Annex I or Part B, point 6.3., of Annex I is negative, the specific emission target shall be 0 g/km.’;
Amendment 332 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(4a) in Article 4 the following paragraph is added: ‘3a. Manufacturers, other than manufacturers which have been granted a derogation, may form a pool or may trade credits for the purposes of meeting their obligations. For the purposes of determining each manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2,a potential over-achievement of a manufacturer’s CO2 target in one category (M1or N1) could be combined with an exceedance in the other category (M1 or N1) by the same or another manufacturer. Due to the different target definitions of M1 & N1, this specific credit transfer mechanism option can only combine the difference between a manufacturer’s specific emission target and its specific emissions in one category (M1 or N1) with the difference between a manufacturer’s specific emission target and its specific emissions in the other category (M1 or N1).When the credit trading in one category allows to compensate the exceedance of the other category, the combination shall be considered to have met the two specific emissions targets. For fleet compliance, the maximum amount of grammes that can be traded between M1 and N1 segments of the same or a different manufacturer is capped to 7g WLTP.’
Amendment 341 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 355 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 373 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 11a (new)
Article 11a (new)
Amendment 378 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 12 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3a (new)
(6a) In Article 12, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘3a. ‘The Commission shall draw up, no later than 31 December 2023, a common Union methodology for the assessment and the consistent data reporting of the full life-cycle CO2 emissions of fuels and energy consumed by vehicles on the EU market.’
Amendment 394 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 1
Article 14a – paragraph 1
By 31 December 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress towards zero emission road mobility. The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means.
Amendment 402 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 2
Article 14a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles, to be analysed not under a purely tailpipe-emissions-based measurement, but under a holistic life- cycle analysis-based approach to emissions, taking into account also the green-house gas intensity at mineral extraction, production and end-of-life stages, allowing inter alia for the accounting of green steel and recycled materials, as well as the energy mix in the respective Member State of circulation, progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero emission road mobility.;
Amendment 426 #
2021/0197(COD)
The report shall, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation and identifying a clear pathway for further CO2 emissions reductions by introducing EU fleet-wide targets for new passenger cars fleet and for new light commercial vehicles fleet from 1 January 2035 and from 1 January 2040, based on a LCA methodology developed by the European Commission no later than 31 December 2023.
Amendment 430 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 440 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraphs 3 and 5
Article 15 – paragraphs 3 and 5
(b) paragraphs 23 to 5 are deleted,
Amendment 457 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1
EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 onwards’and 2030,
Amendment 466 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.2
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.2
Amendment 480 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
Amendment 505 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex 1 – Part A – point 6.3.1
Annex 1 – Part A – point 6.3.1
6.3.1 Specific emissions targets for 2025 to 2029onwards:
Amendment 528 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – Point 6.3.2.
Annex I – Part A – Point 6.3.2.
6.3.2 Specific emissions targets for 2030 to 2034onwards
Amendment 546 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.3.3
Annex I – Part A – point 6.3.3
Amendment 557 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1
The EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 onwardsand 2030
Amendment 564 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.2
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.2
Amendment 572 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.3
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.3
Amendment 589 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.2
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.2
Amendment 599 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.3
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.3
Amendment 615 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.1
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.1
Amendment 622 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
6.3.2. Specific emissions targets for 2030 to 2034onwards
Amendment 629 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
Specific emissions target = (specific emissions reference target – (øtargets - EU fleet-wide target2030)correction) ZLEV factor
Amendment 638 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
EU fleet-wide target2030correction = (øtarget – EU fleet-widetarget2021) · (1- reduction factor2030) øtargets is the average, weighted on the number of new light commercial vehicles of each individual manufacturer, of all the specific emissions reference targets determined in accordance with point 6.2.2; 1, by 31 October 2024 and every second year thereafter, the figures Øtarget for new light commercial vehicles in the preceding two calendar years starting with 2022 and 2023.The new respective Øtarget shall apply from 1 January of the calendar year following the date of the adjustment; ZLEV factor is (1 + y – x),unless this sum is larger than 1,05 or lower than 1,0 in which case the ZLEVfactor shall be set to 1,05 or 1,0, as the case may be; where: y is the share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the manufacturer's fleet of new passenger cars calculated as the total number of new zero- and low-emission vehicles, where each of them is counted as ZLEVspecific in accordance with the following formula, divided by the total number of new passenger cars registered in the relevant calendar year: ZLEVspecific = 1 – (specific emissions of CO2 / 50) x is [x] %’
Amendment 639 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.2
Amendment 643 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point g
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point g
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.3
Annex I – Part B – point 6.3.3
Amendment 35 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
Amendment 39 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in November 2020, the EU’s first comprehensive, 360 degree, classified analysis on the full range of threats and challenges the EU faces, or might face in the near future, was prepared cooperatively by the EU member states’ intelligence services; whereas in November 2021,the Vice-President/High Representative (VP/HR) is scheduled to present a draft of the Strategic Compass, which Member States will then discuss and are scheduled to adopt in March 2022; whereas the Strategic Compass aims to facilitate the emergence of a “common European security and defence culture”;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas following the 2016 Joint Declaration, a process of cooperation between the EU and NATO was set in motion, centred around74 common proposals for actions: in the areas of countering hybrid threats; operational cooperation, including at sea and on migration; cybersecurity and defence; defence capabilities; defence industry and research; and exercises supporting Eastern and Southern partners’ capacity- building efforts;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas currently the only legal framework for EU-NATO relations continues to be the 2003 “Agreed Framework”, which is limited to the sharing of collective NATO planning structures, assets and capabilities with the EU when it comes to the planning and conducting of EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) military operations in accordance with the “Berlin Plus” arrangement;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and its Member States have, in particular since the publication of the 2016 EU Global Strategy, intensified their cooperation in the field of security and defence; whereas milestones include the establishment of the European Defence Fund (EDF) (and its precursor programmes), the launch of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) as well as the agreement on the European Peace Facility (EPF);
Amendment 52 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) provides the EU with an instrument to further harmonize member state’s efforts in defence capability development and to identify additional areas for cooperation;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas NATO, through its Defence Planning Process (NDPP), every four years sets its “Level of Ambition” by identifying in qualitative and quantitative terms the pool of forces, equipment and capabilities, that allies should have in their inventories to support the full spectrum of NATO missions and be able to respond to possible threats and challenges;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas in recent months unprecedented levels of high-level EU- NATO interaction took place, such as the first discussion of a NATO Secretary- General with the College of EU Commissioners in December 2020, or the February 2021 participation of the NATO Secretary-General in the European Council;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the United States has long called on the EU and its Member States to step up their efforts in terms of investments into their security and defence, as an important contribution to burden-sharing within the alliance;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms its previous commitment to the EU’s ambitions in the field of security and defence, and reiterates the EU’s ambition to be a global actor for peace and security; underlines the fact that NATO remains indispensable for the security and collective defence of its members and the transatlantic community as a whole; reconfirms its support for transatlantic cooperation, partnership and friendship, which over the past 70 years have been key to Europe’s economic, social and political success, and the fundamental basis for its stability and security since the end of the Second World War;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that NATO is a valued partner also to EU Member States which are not members of the alliance; recognises that NATO cooperates with some of the non-NATO EU Members inter alia through its Partnership for Peace (PfP) programme and Partnership Interoperability Initiative (PII); recalls that NATO cooperation with non-NATO EU Member States is an integral part of EU- NATO cooperation, and encourages the fullest possible involvement of the non- NATO EU Member States in the alliance’s initiatives;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Pays tribute and respect to all the service members of the transatlantic alliance who fell or were wounded in service, as well as to those currently serving;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the transatlantic community is faced with a broad array of unprecedented common challenges, ranging from the fight against terrorism to hybrid threats, climate change, disinformation, cyber attacks, emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs), and a shifting global power balance, as well as the resulting challenge to the international rules-based order; underscores that the transatlantic community can only successfully manage these challenges by further deepening cooperation and taking partnership to a new level; underlines the fact that both the EU and NATO have unique abilities and strengths which the other lacks and therefore complementarity, advanced cooperation as well as new and real synergies with the other are of utmost importance for maintaining transatlantic security;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is confident that the transatlantic community is fully capable not only of adapting to the new challenges but also of tackling them; expresses its gratitude for the excellent work performed by the numerous EU, NATO and national staff who, around the clock and often without recognition, work hard to protect our citizens;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Commends the key suggestions made by the 2030 NATO independent group of experts, in particular their call for stronger EU-NATO cooperation; endorses the proposals of December 2020 by the Commission President and the VP/HR for an EU-US Security and Defence Dialogue; welcomes the intention of the Biden administration to engage with EU and NATO partners; underlines both the key relevance of the US forces stationed in Europe for Europe’s security and its full commitment to their continued presence; underscores that a strong EU-US partnership is a key element of successful EU-NATO cooperation;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to identify additional synergies in order to further EU-NATO cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to cohesive conclusions; underlines the fact that both processes must complement each other, come to compatible conclusions in identifying common regional and global threats, and define necessary next steps to address them; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field; calls for the relationship between both organisations' unequivocal commitment to solidarity and security, as provided for by Article42 (7) of the Treaty on European Union and Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, to be examined in the review of the Strategic Concept and the drafting of the Strategic Compass while fully respecting the autonomous decision-making of both organisations;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CWelcomes the NATO2030 strategic reflection process which paves the way towards a revision of NATO’s Strategic Concept with recommendations and ideas regarding NATO’s overall adaptation process; considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to identify additional synergies in order to further EU-NATO cooperation; calls on all actors involved to use this opportunity to link these processes as closely as possible at both political and technical levels, and to use them as guideposts for future cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to cohesive conclusions; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that NATO’s Article 5 as well as the EU’s Article 42.7 TEU and Article 222 TFEU are important instruments for guaranteeing solidarity in a crisis to the members of the respective organisations; recalls that Article 5 was invoked after the September 2001 terror attacks in New York and Washington to express solidarity towards the US and Article 42.7 was invoked after the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris to express solidarity towards France.
Amendment 166 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the upcoming NATO Summit is an important opportunity to advance EU-NATO cooperation; underlines that the EU is a partner of NATO and that EU-NATO cooperation is mutually reinforcing and based on the agreed guiding principles of transparency, reciprocity, inclusiveness, the decision- making autonomy of both organisations and the principle of the single set of forces; reiterates that a European military capability to act is essential to contribute to the fulfilment of NATO’s core tasks, as well as to enhance deterrence; highlights both the EU’s unique expertise in civilian crisis management and capacity building, notably by the ‘Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability’ (CPCC), as well as its military crisis management by the ‘Military Planning and Conduct Capability’ (MPCC), and the compounding experience of the 37 military operations deployed in the field since 2003, complemented by the assistance provided to military actors of partner countries via the initiative for ‘Capacity Building in support of Security and Development’ (CBSD) and the instrument of the African Peace Facility which has been integrated in the European Peace Facility;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that the transatlantic partnership benefits from predictable foreign policy-making and multilateral engagement; considers the change of the US administration as an opportunity to reaffirm shared values, such as democracy, the rule of law, multilateralism, peace and prosperity, and to enhance international cooperation in tackling common threats, which could include where possible, joint sanctions;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls the importance of close transatlantic cooperation in the areas of arms control, disarmament and non- proliferation; furthermore, sees potential for further transatlantic cooperation on a range of international issues, such as maritime security, pandemic response and in the areas of outer space and the fight against terrorism, as well as topics such as our relations with Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan, and the field of “Women, Peace and Security” (WPS);
Amendment 210 #
2020/2257(INI)
12. Recognises the important cooperation between the EU and NATO in the Western Balkans, notably through the EUFOR Althea mission; pays tribute to the EU’s CSDP military operation EUFOR Althea, which has been contributing under the Berlin Plus arrangements with NATO to a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina since it took over from NATO’s Stabilisation Force (SFOR) in 2004; welcomes the cooperation between the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and NATO’s Mission in Kosovo (KFOR);
Amendment 240 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its utmost concern regarding the continuous revisionist policies pursued by Russia under President Putin; underscores the need for both NATO and the EU to remain vigilant and to adequately respond to acts of traditional and hybrid aggression and provocation by Russia, such as, in particular, itsnotably the illegitimate and illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, multiple cyber attacks, persistent disinformation campaigns and provocation, especially in the Baltic area; regrets President Putin’s evident rejection of dialogue, and considers Russia’s continued aggressive actions as a threat to Euro- Atlantic security and stability;
Amendment 259 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the growing influence and military rise of China need to be met with a coordinated transatlantic strategy; expresses its concern regarding the policies pursued by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when it comes to, among other things, the suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, the treatment of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, threats towards Taiwan or aggressive policies and actions in the South China Sea; further points to the relevance of the fact that China, as a non-democratic regime, has entered into systemic competition with the transatlantic partnership by undermining the rules-based international order, and in turn is attempting to reshape it according to the CCP’s own values and interests; calls for a close observation of Chinese activities in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), especially with regard to its Digital Silk Road initiative, in order to prevent dependencies on infrastructure under control of Chinese companies which carries the risk of unilateral Chinese influence on international norm development in ICT; encourages both organizations to commence a strategic dialogue to develop a joint approach towards China drawing on each organizations’ strengths and capacities in order to achieve the most possible added value based on jointly agreed strategic goals;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the growing influence and militarys well as military, technological and political rise of China need to be met with a coordinated transatlantic strategy; expresses its concern regarding the policies pursued by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when it comes to, among other things, the suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, the treatment of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, threats towards Taiwan or aggressive policies and actions in the South China Sea; further points to the relevance of the fact that China, as a non-democratic regime, has entered into systemic competition with the transatlantic partnership by undermining the rules-based international order, which has been built over many decades, and in turn is attempting to reshape it according to the CCP’s own values and interests; recalls China’s increased presence on the international stage as well as in Europe through its Belt and Road Initiative, its activities in cyber space, in the Arctic, in Africa, and its investments in our critical infrastructure in Europe, as well as its documented intellectual property theft;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses serious concern that adversaries and competitors of the transatlantic partnership are not only using military but also political and economic, economic, technological and social tools to undermine our societies and democracies; points to the significant security and economic challenges posed by hybrid threats, cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns, which in some cases constitute an attack against the very nature of our democracies; recognises that together the EU and NATO have multiple instruments which can be harnessed to increase the resilience of our societies and ultimately our ability to defend our citizens; underlines the fact that this process must also include, as the basis for ensuring support for our defence activities, a clear public communication strategy to increase public awareness of transatlantic security challenges;
Amendment 290 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that both the EU and NATO should further strengthen their capabilities to prevent, deter and respond to hybrid and cyber attacks; suggests the creation of a joint cyber threat information hub, as well as a joint EU-NATO task force for cyber security in order to define and agree on collective responses to cyber threats;
Amendment 294 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises that hybrid and cyber attacks by hostile state and non-state actors lead to a blurred line between war and peace; calls for the EU to further develop its own toolbox for protecting critical infrastructure against hybrid attacks; welcomes the work undertaken in the framework of the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Consultation Forum on Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector (CF SEDSS) to improve the protection of critical infrastructure within the EU;
Amendment 298 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Welcomes the work of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid COE), the “Computer Emergency Response Team for the EU Institutions, bodies and agencies” (CERT-EU)and NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) and sees this as a good example of EU-NATO cooperation; believes that common response to cyber threats could be further developed through the Hybrid COE , including by joint courses and training; is convinced that more steps are needed, such as efforts to better integrate civilian and military components, to advance common resilience and hence avert future hybrid threats; points furthermore to EU-NATO potential in shaping global cyber norms;
Amendment 301 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Notes the rapidity of technological developments, including digitalisation and the increased potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and calls on EU and NATO Member States to seek closer cooperation so that they maintain the technological edge regarding these megatrends, ensure interoperability of their IT systems and jointly strive to develop common ethical standards for these new technologies and to promote them globally;
Amendment 318 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recognises that space is a critical domain and new technologies are rapidly enabling its use as one of the domains for defence; recognises that this creates both opportunities and challenges for the EU and NATO; acknowledges that NATO’s space operability depends on its Member States’ space-based assets, highlighting the need to enhance cooperation based on existing EU programs such as Galileo and Copernicus; believes that EU-NATO cooperation on space could help promote space safety standards and best practices across the international community;
Amendment 328 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is convinced that the Member States must increase their efforts to improve the EU’s ability to act with a more capable, deployable, interoperable and sustainable set of military capabilities and forces, which would give the EU the capacity to contribute more equitably to transatlantic security, enable it to achieve strategic autonomy, and further pave the way to progressively frame a European Defence Union (EDU) in line with Article 42 of the TEU; stresses that strategic autonomy strengthens transatlantic security, and by no means aims to decouple from or weaken NATO; underlines at the same time that strategic autonomy not only entails defence capability development, based on a strong and independent European Defence Technological Industrial Base (EDTIB), but also the institutional capacity enabling the EU to act, where possible with partners, particularly with NATO, and independently if necessary; believes that these increased European military efforts will allow the EU to take greater responsibility for European security, to protect the Union and its citizens, and to better promote common EU-NATO interests and values, in particular in the European neighbourhood;
Amendment 341 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underscores the need to advance defence capability development in order to adequately respond to commonly identified threats; believes that EU Member States, especially the 21 jointcommon EU-NATO members, need to act coherently and should consider identifying a clear ‘European level of ambition’ in quantitative and qualitative terms regarding capability development in NATO;level of “European ambition” regarding capability development; while recognising the different natures of the two organisations and their respective responsibilities, encourages stronger efforts by members of both organisations to achieve greater synergies and coordination between the EU’s Capability Development Plan (CDP), the EU’s Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and NATO’s Defence Planning Process (NDPP); to ensure coherence of output where requirements overlap, avoid unnecessary duplications and better respond to new threats; highlights the important role of the European Defence Agency (EDA) in producing the EU Capability Development Plan; underscores that any review of the EU’s objectives must also reflect on its Headline Goals and High Impact Capability Goals; underlines that such a review is fundamental in order to reap the full benefits of initiatives such as PESCO; furthermore, is convinced that the EU must improve the nexus between planning, research and development of capabilities;
Amendment 365 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that as a long-term objective, the European allies in NATO, supported where possible by non-NATO European partners, as appropriate, should aim to account for half of the forces and capabilities derived under the NDPP in order to ensure adequate long-term burden- sharing inside the alliance; underlines that the transatlantic partnership can only be successful if all Member States fulfil their commitments and engage in mutual support; underlines NATO’s 2 % goal, set at the 2014 NATO Summit in Wal, which would have the added simultaneous effect of enhancing Europe’s ability to defend itself and would consequently also increase its operational capacities;
Amendment 366 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Firmly believes that, based on the unprecedented level of challenges, the EU’s ambitions in PESCO and capability development must cover the full spectrum of force package; recalls that EU investments in defence are investments in the security of the transatlantic community as a whole, which contribute to a more capable “single set of forces” and will result in fairer burden-sharing between transatlantic NATO partners;
Amendment 368 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Underscores that Europeans, as far as possible, should look at these strategic challenges in a comprehensive and coherent way through the EU’s ‘integrated approach’ which should be continuously improved through better coordination mechanisms and command structures as well as by taking into account new threats and challenges, and should then consider which capabilities they can develop together which would ultimately both serve the EU Member States’ contribution to NATO’s collective defence, while enhancing the interoperability of their capabilities;
Amendment 370 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Expresses the expectation that the completion of the Strategic Compass will deepen EU solidarity and help progress towards a common strategic culture among Member States; welcomes the November 2020 first common threat analysis and calls to move forward towards an agreed common threat assessment; considers that the EU's integrated approach could be updated to take into account the findings of the threat analysis undertaken within the Strategic Compass process;
Amendment 371 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Underlines that the transatlantic partnership can only be successful if all Member States fulfil their commitments and engage in mutual support; underlines NATO’s 2 % goal, set at the September 2014 NATO Summit in Wales; underlines that new threats such as cyber and hybrid are add-ons to the existing security challenges and hence require additional resources; underlines the fact that, as the pandemic has illustrated, security cannot merely be measured in terms of a percentage of GDP spent, and that multiple other elements should also be taken into consideration when judging contribution efforts to enhance the alliance’s common defence; notes that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, EU and NATO members are faced with economic challenges and expresses its concern that this could lead to a reduction in military spending in absolute figures;
Amendment 373 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the importance of a strong, competitive and innovative European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which not only secures and creates European jobs but is also essential for enabling the alliance to meet its capability requirements and hence ensure Europe’s safety; calls for further efforts to ensure a fully functional common defence market; highlights the importance of the EDF and calls for a strategic long- term orientation of its project funding; underscores the importance of cooperation between the EDA and NATO and recognises the value of EU defence industrial cooperation within the Trans- Atlantic Defence Technological and Industrial Cooperation (TADIC) and recalls the long-term ambition of building strong transatlantic cooperation in the defence and industrial sector addressing inter alia issues related to security of supplies, common approach to intellectual property rights, foreign direct investments, and equal access to the defence market;
Amendment 375 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the importance of a strong, competitive and innovative European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which not only secures and creates European jobs but is also essential for enabling the alliance to meet its capability requirements and hence ensure Europe’s safety; calls for further efforts to ensure a fully functional common defence market; highlights the importance of the EDF and calls for a strategic long- term orientation of its project funding; calls for greater synergies between the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base and leading private sector actors developing emerging technologies, like AI, with both civilian and military use;
Amendment 380 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights the importance of joint European projects, such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the Eurodrone, as well as the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), and calls for further ambitious and tangible projects; underscores the relevance of increasing both the participation of non-EU NATO allies in EU defence initiatives, as well as the involvement of non-NATO EU Member States in NATO initiatives, while recalling the principle of decision-making autonomy of both organisations;
Amendment 385 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the conclusion of an administrative arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the US, as well as other non-EU NATO allies as appropriate, to deepen transatlantic defence cooperation;
Amendment 400 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the extension of the New START Treaty; recalls the need to increase cooperation and investment in the key area of air and missile defence which after the expiration of the INF treaty has become a renewed security risk for European countries in particular;
Amendment 401 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the extension of the New START Treaty; recalls the need to increase cooperation and investment in the key area of air and missile defence; calls for increased international efforts to develop a new regime for arms control, also including China;
Amendment 404 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the EU and its institutions, building on the foundation laid by the ‘integrated approach’, to develop both a common security and defence culture, as well as a strategic approach, throughout its policy-making, which should apply in particular to decisions in the fields of trade, supply chain management, investment screening, development cooperation, infrastructure, mobility and digital technologies; underlines that in areas such as hybrid and cyber threats, as well as countering disinformation campaigns, EU institutions are well positioned to develop joint responses; welcomes in this regard the December 2020 Security Union Package and believes that this is a good first step which needs to be swiftly pursued by further actions; recalls the importance of a swift agreement of the NIS2 directive proposal;
Amendment 409 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes the fact that significant amounts of EU funds have been allocated for collaborative defence projects, despite not matching initial ambitions; welcomes the indispensable role of the EU when it comes to enhancing military mobility, and demands a significant increase in efforts made to implement this project particularly through PESCO but also by encouraging Member States to stimulate their industrial bases to propose competitive projects eligible for EU co- funding ; calls for increased synergies on the EU side between the various actors involved; emphasises that a whole-of- government approach involving the EU institutions, NATO, and Member States is necessary for military mobility to succeed; Underlines that military mobility is essential for effective defence and deterrence; welcomes the announced requests and interest by non-EU NATO allies to join the PESCO project on military mobility and encourages further participation in this important flagship project; believes that this project demonstrates both the added value of EU- NATO cooperation as well as the proof of how EU instruments and competences can contribute to NATO’s collective defence; recalls that 38 of the 46 current PESCO projects respond to NATO defence planning priorities and welcomes potential third-country participation in such projects, in line with the provisions of the relevant Council Decision;
Amendment 411 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Expresses its firm belief that NATO-EU relations need to be upgraded to a real strategic level in order to reach the partnership’s full potential, building on the unprecedented progress already achieved;
Amendment 413 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for regular special summits with the participation of all NATO and EU Heads of State and Government, and expresses its long-term vision for an EU- NATO Partnership Council; furthermore calls for the creation of a permanent Council of EU Defence Ministers, which should closely liaise with meetings of NATO Defence Ministers; underlines the principle of inclusiveness;
Amendment 419 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates its previous calls for the EU and NATO to organise regular joint exercises, ensuring the involvement of all Member States and allies; Underlines the principle of inclusiveness, and encourages an increased level of joint informal meetings, as well as joint statements and communications by EU and NATO Institutions’ principals; reiterates its previous calls for the EU and NATO to organise regular, and more ambitious, joint exercises, building on the existing practice of Parallel and Coordinated Exercises (PACE), ensuring the involvement of all Member States and allies, which would serve to enhance mutual EU-NATO understanding and further enhance staff-to-staff cooperation; furthermore notes the need and functional advantage of aiming for common exercises, building on the lesson learned from PACE; encourages an enhanced exchange of unclassified and classified information in future exercises as a first step for the exchange of information in real crisis situations;
Amendment 427 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the progress made on the 74 common proposals for action; believes, however, that more political support is needed to ensure full implementation; further calls for the identification of flagship projects, for example in field of the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (ETDs), modelled after the success of projects such as military mobility, in order to increase ownership and make the cooperation more tangible and results- orientated;
Amendment 435 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Acknowledges that in view of the institutional limitations, EU-NATO cooperation to a large extent takes place on an informal and technical staff-to-staff level, limiting at times the active involvement of all Member States; considers these limitations a vulnerability for transatlantic, as well as European security, among other reasons due to the potential blockade of access to NATO structures for EU CSDP operations; believes that this situation is unsustainable and therefore strongly urges all stakeholders to work together in good faith to seek a solution which would render cooperation more formal and predictable on all levels, with a view to building a genuine organisation-to-organisation relationship; at the same time welcomes the discussion about future EU Military command capacities, which must be interoperable and compatible with NATO in order to ensure the most effective operational capacity of the single set of forces;
Amendment 440 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls for cooperation and coordination in the Mediterranean between the EU’s EUNAVFOR MED IRINI and NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian; emphasises that both operations contribute to security and stability in the Mediterranean;
Amendment 465 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls the importance of effective and clear communication, both in the EU and externally, and calls for closer cooperation between the respective staff of NATO and the EU on strategic communication, especially with regard to countering disinformation; supports ideas to launch centres of excellence for the study of foreign languages, such as Chinese, which must be independent centres, free from political propaganda and foreign control; encourages discussions on launching a “European China Knowledge Endowment”;
Amendment 468 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls for actively developing closer ties with like-minded democracies around the world; believes that enhanced security partnerships with countries such as Japan, Australia and India, who together with the US form the so-called Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, as well as South Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan would not only increase our overall security but could help in achieving more effective implementation of global norms and rules, as laid out by multilateral fora such as the United Nations;
Amendment 471 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Underlines the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and reiterates its previous calls for an enhanced role for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA); recommends that the status of the European Parliament’s delegation in the NATO PA be upgraded to full status, reflecting the importance of EU-NATO cooperation; calls for a joint meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament and the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee in order to discuss the common security threats to the transatlantic partnership and how an enhanced EU-NATO cooperation could help address them;
Amendment 474 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Commends NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg for his leadership and determination to advance EU-NATO relations, which corresponds to the ambitions and priorities laid out by the EU leadership;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) highlight the duty of states to protect against human rights abuses within their territories, jurisdictions, or both, by third parties, including businesses; regrets that some states have failed to fulfil their respective human rights obligations; further emphasises that, independently of the ability and willingness of states to fulfil their human rights obligations, businesses have the responsibility to respect human rights wherever they operate and to address adverse human rights impacts with which they are connected, including by enabling providing remedies to victims;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Acknowledges that in some sectors programmes, standards and certification schemes are already implemented to fulfil the human rights obligations in the supply chains;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recommends that, requirements for corporate mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence be grounded in the principle of corporate responsibility to respect human rights as articulated by the UNGPs; businesses should avoid infringing human rights and address adverse human rights impacts with which they are directly or indirectly connected, entailing in practice that they should have in place an embedded human rights policy, a human rights due diligence process and appropriate and adequate measures to facilitate access to effective remedies for business-related human rights abuses, including at company level, and other grievance mechanisms;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Insists that access to evidence and time limitations can be major practical and procedural barriers faced by victims of human rights abuses in third countries, obstructing their access to effective legal remedies; stresses that that the burden of proof should be shifted from the victims to the company and that the legislation must require companies to disclose all necessary information for interested parties to engage in judicial proceedings and for victims to access remedies;
Amendment 242 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
Amendment 91 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the lack of global leadership and coordinated international response in the initial phases of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as tendencies to opt for isolationist solutions, the withholding of critical information, the rise of authoritarian nationalism, state- sponsored disinformation campaigns and the promotion of false narratives which create distrust and undermine international cooperation; underlines that global cooperation and coordination are essential to effectively tackle the global health crisis;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. deplores the fact that some governments in the EU neighbourhood and beyond are using the pandemic as an opportunity to pursue their own political agendas, by limiting human rights, undermining democratic standards, weakening rule of law, diminishing the role of parliaments, limiting freedom of media, launching disinformation campaigns that target pro-EU reforms and values and harm international cooperation;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the geopolitical competition and tensions following the COVID-19 outbreak, and recognises that the European Union still has to position itself in the new world order in which, alongside the EU, the US, China and Russia play a leading role; agrees that the post COVID-19 world will look fundamentally different and will have far reaching consequences for EU external policy;
Amendment 145 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underscores the potential significant geopolitical consequences of the pandemic; the experienced lockdown of the global economy, the unprecedented financial stimulus offered by governments to kick-start their economies, and the expected recession can accelerate existing trends on the strategic level, such as change of the global balance of power; intensified geopolitical rivalries seem inevitable possibly leading to a period of political unpredictability and an era of great power competition, the pandemic amplifies existing tensions between global rivals with the potential of realigning an already fragmented, but highly interconnected world;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that the pandemic requires the need to champion multilateral solutions, working with international organisations, notably the UN and its agencies, WHO, World Bank, IMF and international regional organisations, like NATO; reminds that the pandemic has emphasised the need to work together to find common solutions to problems that concern all of humankind;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Underlines the threat of the large- scale disinformation campaigns orchestrated by China and Russia to discredit the EU and Member States for their alleged ineffective and selfish response coupled with a fake news “infodemic”; reiterates that the ongoing hybrid attacks are a threat to European security and damaging to our democracy; supports the Vice President / High Representative in his assessment that this is a battle of narratives; considers that more coordinated actions are needed to address the risks for open societies' and further boost the EU's efforts to counter disinformation, adapt to evolving manipulations, while at the same time supporting free and independent media;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the lack of leadership the United States has shown in fighting COVID-19; believes that the alternative facts and false information in President Trump’s tweets and during his press conferences have been very unhelpful in the joint fight against the virus;
Amendment 188 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is worried about the decision of the US to withdraw funding from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the general tendency of its President to withdraw the US from the multilateral organisations that were creat; recalls that it was US leadership that led to the establish ament of the post-war rules-based liberal world order;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges the need to find a new method of cooperation between the EU and US, based on mutual respect and a joint agenda to defend multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights; , as well as to tackle other global challenges together, such as poverty alleviation and climate change;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that the community of values and a shared vision of the world bind the EU and United States much stronger than any short term differences or difficulties; is of the opinion that the EU and United States are indispensable partners in the current volatile international environment;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the strengthening of the People’s Republic of China’s worldwide diplomatic efforts following the COVID- 19 outbreak, seeking to position itself as the dominant global player with an alternative governance model;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Reminds that at the early stage of the outbreak, China tried to cover-up the magnitude of the problem, withheld important information and blocked decisions at the WHO Emergency Committee; moreover in the Chinese media, the aid that it received from abroad in the early days of the outbreak was intentionally left unreported, including nearly 60 tonnes of medical equipment from EU Member States; furthermore when a few weeks later Chinese medical supplies arrived in Europe, Beijing followed up with extensive media coverage presenting it as “Chinese aid for friends in need,” even though many European governments paid market price for the products;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the emergency contributions provided by China to fight the virus; also recognises, however, a clear geopolitical and geo-economic dimension, bolstered by ‘virus and wolf warrior diplomacy’ and the politicisation of humanitarian assistance with the ambition to shape China’s global image as a benevolent power;
Amendment 268 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Chinese regimegovernment to fully cooperate with an independent investigation into the origins of COVID- 19, and calls on the Member States to present a united front towards a rising China, which is leadintensifying aits crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and has threatened to annex Taiwan; calls on the Member States to advocate Taiwan’s membership of the WHO considering its effective handling of the virus domestically without however being able to contribute with its expertise to the international response to the current health crisis;
Amendment 286 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the VP/HR to recognise these concerns and simultaneously createseek an atmosphere of dialogue, engagement and genuine cooperation with the Chinese leadership that is, based on a new, more assertive strategy in which the EU pushes back when necessary to defend European values and interests; is of the view that, as part of this new strategy, the EU should seek closer collaboration with like-minded countries in the region and other democracies including India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea, and work towards a European vision of the Indo-Pacific;
Amendment 300 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the EU and the United States, along other like-minded democracies, are responsible for leading global efforts to establish more balanced, fair and reciprocal economic and trade relations with China, while upholding democratic values and the rules-based order;
Amendment 325 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Expresses deep concern about Russian attempts to use the pandemic to further diminish the human rights space in the country, support authoritarian regimes and continue its aggressive foreign policy;
Amendment 330 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Recognizes the clear geopolitical and geo-economic dimension of what was offered by Russia, bolstered by “virus diplomacy”, a battle of narratives and politicization of humanitarian assistance; recalls that the quality of medical products delivered in some cases was very low and hence ineffective; highlights that we must not allow countries like Russia to use the crisis to distract from their own significant domestic problems and shortcomings in both the response to this crisis as well as adherence to fundamental rights;
Amendment 347 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises the global security, socio-economic and political risks that could be caused by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could cause , and is worried about the fact that the EU’s main international undemocratic counterparts were prepared to skilfully use the crisis to unravel the rules-based world order underpinned by multilateral organisations;
Amendment 353 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that COVID-19 has confirmed the need for a stronger and more effective EU foreign and security policy and it offers a silver lining, creating an opportunity for the EU to take on a global leadership role, strengthening the rules-based international order, multilateralism, defending democracy, freedom and human rights as well as engaging strategically relations with like- minded countries, in particular the United States;
Amendment 355 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Firmly believes that the EU must continue to show solidarity with other countries in the fight against COVID-19 by means support to the healthcare systems, material help and a long-term response to social and economic recovery; welcomes the “Global EU Response to the COVID-19 crisis”; considers that the EU should particularly pay attention to the most vulnerable countries in mind, for which COVID-19represents a major havoc to their already fragile humanitarian, economic, security and political environments which are more likely to experience protracted crisis and instability; notes that abovementioned ambitious EU action need to be underpinned by adequate budgetary allocations through the upcoming MFF;
Amendment 388 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that only a more united EU, backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities, will be able to conduct a strong and effective foreign policy, and believes that the VP/HR should receivemember states should give the VP/HR a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the EU;
Amendment 403 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the end of the unanimity rule on foreign policy would help the EU to conduct a foreign policy that is more effective and more proactive and would at the same time minimise the risk of being undermined by hostile outside actors; stresses that he EU’s leverage is the greatest when member states act together in unionism;
Amendment 411 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines that Covid-19 adds increased pressure on international security, requires EU CSDP missions and operations adaptation to new circumstances and to contribute to mitigating the effects of the pandemic in host countries; the impact of the pandemic on the global economy, including on the most developed countries, is likely to suppress budgets for peace operations further and this can have the adverse effect of a growing gap between authorised and deployed personnel;
Amendment 432 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the important role of the armed forces during the COVID-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the European Medical Command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the EU’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the EU’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy, to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military, as well as for a future in which Russia and China are becoming more assertive and aggressive; stresses that the future Strategic Compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of COVID-19; believes that, given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following COVID-19, the EU defence budgets must not be cut;
Amendment 439 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Supports the need for continuing cooperation and strengthening cooperation and where needed coordination between the EU and NATO, including the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) or NATO’s Centre for Excellence for Military Medicine as well as to counter COVID-19 related disinformation;
Amendment 466 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that its biggest global consumer market of almost 500 million people gives the EU significant leverage on the world stage, and therefore urges the EU to be more ambitious;, believes that a geopolitical Commission should use this leverage when other countries are not prepared to comply with the rule of law or international treaties;
Amendment 485 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the vulnerabilities of interconnectedness and interdependence of the world in time of a global crisis, creating the risk of a chain-reaction of instability and chaos;
Amendment 504 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses the role played by civil society, grassroots organisations, independent journalists and media organisations that helped to tackle the consequences of COVID-19, such as debunking fake news and disinformation campaigns;
Amendment 506 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored more than ever the need of strong multilateralism, which should include also such domains in foreign policy as global health, climate change of regulation of digitalisation;
Amendment 584 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is of the opinion that the COVID- 19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our Union and has shownboth internally and on the world stage and has again reconfirmed the urgent need for an effective and efficient Union; believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in EU external policies; is therefore determined to start the Conference as soon as possible;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the statement of the President of the European Parliament of 13 August and the leaders of the five political groups of 17 August on the situation in Belarus following the presidential election of 9 August,
Amendment 23 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
— having regard to the extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council 14 August and European Council on 19 August on the situation in Belarus following the presidential election of 9 August,
Amendment 28 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas despite the fundamental restrictions on basic freedoms and human rights that remain in Belarus, the EU policy of critical engagement with Belarus has produced some results in the form of signed agreements and increased cooperation in areas such as environment and connectivity, cross-border cooperation and border management; whereas future relations between the EU and Belarus will be defined in the Partnership Priorities to be agreed by both sides;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the OSCE ODIHR International Election Observation Mission noted an overall disregard for the fundamental freedoms of assembly, association and expression during the 2019 parliamentary elections, which took place after a limited amount ofspace for election campaigning, and within a restrictive environment and repressions that did not provide for a meaningful or competitive political contest overall;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas, despite the 2016 EU Council's decision to lift restrictive measures against 170 individuals and three companies in light of steps taken by Belarus to improve EU-Belarus relations, no progress has been achieved in areas of democratic governance and human rights, with increasing administrative, financial and physical repressions against the democratic opposition, civil society organisations, journalists and bloggers, and even ordinary people;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 54 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the 2020 presidential elections have thus farnot only followed the same pattern as the parliamentary elections, but demonstrated even more regime- orchestrated repressions than in previous years;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Belarusian authorities denied that COVID-19 had spread in the country, thereby wasting precious time that could have been used to prepare and protect the country’s population and in particular its medical staff, did not cancel mass events, and instead engaged in the intimidation of journalists and bloggers, the democratic opposition, civil society organisations and ordinary people who dared to contradict the official government narrative;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU stood in solidarity with the people of Belarus from the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing financial and material support through bilateral and regional programmes;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas press freedom in Belarus has significantly deteriorated since 2015, the few independent journalists or, media outlets and bloggers that are able to operate in the country are subject to systematic harassment and punitive measures, such as arrests or initiation of criminal investigations, and the number of prosecutions for statements on the internet has increased;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas there has been notable increase in engagement with the Belarusian civil society, including through EU-supported activities and intensifying people-to-people contact;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has displayed the resilience, strong resolve and unprecedented self- organisation of the Belarusian society, particularly in light of the authorities' lethargic response, and even denials of the pandemic and its impact;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas from a security point of view, Belarus is closely linked to and dependent on Russia and is engaging in actions posing a threat to the EU Member States such as the non-transparent Zapad 2017 joint military exercises;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Amendment 122 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas independent platforms established by civil society organisations of Belarus (such as Golos - Belarus2020.org) conducted independent exit polls and analysed protocols of more than 200 precinct electoral commissions, which released genuine results, that clearly point to the fact that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received an absolute majority of votes (in the range of 71.1% to 97.6%);
Amendment 123 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Amendment 126 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas the Belarusian authorities did not comply with minimum international standards for a credible, transparent, free and fair presidential election process;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Ge. whereas peaceful protests expressing a desire for democratic change and freedom started already on the night of Sunday 9 August in Minsk and many other cities around the country, the scale of protests is unprecedented in the history of Belarus going into the hundreds of thousands;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G f (new)
Recital G f (new)
Gf. whereas the authorities responded to peaceful protests with disproportionate brute force, heavy use of tear gas, batons, flash grenades and water cannons, several thousand protestors were detained, there have been reports of torture, rape, missing persons, several people have been found dead so far;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G g (new)
Recital G g (new)
Gg. whereas Lukashenko and his regime have approved these criminal actions and pogroms by OMON of innocent people and whereas more than 7000 Belarusians were detained, more than 400 hospitalised, 5 confirmed dead and dozens still missing, while further arrests and harassment of activists, including journalists, are still taking place all over Belarus;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G h (new)
Recital G h (new)
Gh. whereas the European Union and its Member States did not recognise the results of the presidential election due to substantial doubt about the fairness of the election, condemned the disproportionate, unacceptable use of force against peaceful protestors and supported the right of the people of Belarus to determine their future;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G i (new)
Recital G i (new)
Amendment 164 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support the sovereignty of Belarus, including against pressure from the Russian Federation for deeper integration, and remind Belarus that the European Union is open to further development of relations with the country both bilaterally and within the Eastern Partnership framework if Belarus meets conditions linked to democracy, the rule of law, international law, human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) acknowledge that while the critical engagement policy has brought about some developments in bilateral relations, progress in the key areas of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and civil society remains very limited or almost non- existent, and, as the EU is engaging in a more tailored approach to the Eastern Partnership, consider applying the ‘less for less’ principle in the case of further deteriorationwith regards to the Belarusian authorities in the case of continued deterioration of the human rights situation, while pursuing a 'more for more' principle with regards to the civil society;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 223 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) pay close attention to the presidential election campaign and insist that a lack of progress in conducting elections according to international standards and furthercondemn the lack of free and fair presidential election, including the repressions and crackdowns, against the oppositionnd insist that these developments will have direct adverse effeimpacts on relations with the EUthe EU-Belarus relations;
Amendment 225 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) pay close attention to the fallout of the presidential election campaign and insist that a lack of progress innot conducting new elections in according toance with international standards and further crackdowns against the opposition will have direct adverse effects on relations with the EU;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) insist thaton the transparency and inclusiveness of the upcoming constitutional reform i, through a national dialogue, as a crucial opportunity to introduce genuine changes, including basic civil rights and freedoms, which would address the weaknesses of the current political system, ensure transparent and pluralistic electoral process, and enable the Belarusian people to participate more actively in the political life and processes;
Amendment 245 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) insist that the upcoming constitutional reform is a crusupports the initiative of the Belarusian People's Coordination Councial opportunity to introduce genuine changes which would address the weaknesses of the current political system and enable the Belarusian people to participate more actively in political lifeto immediately reintroduce the Constitution of 1994, which can be done through a national referendum;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) call on the authorities to remove the arbitrary barriers under which no new political party has been registered in Belarus since 2000 and enable the registration of political parties, religious and civic and public organisations, and to stop the restrictions applied to established organisations;
Amendment 258 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Amendment 262 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Post-election situation in Belarus
Amendment 263 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) strongly support the decision to not recognise the election results as announced by the Belarusian Central Electoral Committee, not to recognise Alexander Lukashenko as president of the country once his current term of office expires; note that the current presidential term in Belarus ends at the latest on 5 November 2020 and after that date a position of the President of Belarus will be vacant. According to the article 81 of the Constitution of Belarus in this case new election of President has to be held not earlier than 30 days and not later than 70 days;
Amendment 265 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) support an inclusive national dialogue between the People's Coordination Council and the regime, led by representatives of churches as respected and neutral mediators, to help set Belarus on road out of the current crisis and towards a peaceful and democratic transition;
Amendment 271 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Amendment 272 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g d (new)
(gd) recommend to recognise the Belarusian People's Coordination Council as the legitimate representative of the people demanding democratic change and freedom in Belarus;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g e (new)
(ge) welcome the efforts of the Belarusian People's Coordination Council for a peaceful and democratic transition of power as a result of an inclusive national dialogue;
Amendment 274 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g f (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g f (new)
(gf) urge to prepare a comprehensive review of its policy towards Belarus, taking into account different scenarios of developments in the country, that also include a substantially increased financial and technical commitment from the EU;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g g (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g g (new)
(gg) urge the EU to organise a donors conference for democratic Belarus, which would bring together international financial institutions, G-7 countries, EU member states and institutions, and others willing to pledge a multi-billion euro financial package to support the future reform efforts and restructuring of the economy;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g h (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g h (new)
(gh) call on the Russian Federation to refrain from any interference, covert or overt, in the peaceful democratic revolution in Belarus;
Amendment 277 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g i (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g i (new)
(gi) as long as the political situation in Belarus does not change reconsider any ongoing disbursements of the EU financial assistance and adjust it accordingly, so that it reaches the end- recipients and circumvents the authorities;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g j (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g j (new)
(gj) encourage Member States to facilitate and accelerate the procedure for obtaining visas for those who flee Belarus for political reasons;
Amendment 279 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g k (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g k (new)
(gk) call for a full EU/international investigation of crimes against the people of Belarus committed by law enforcement authorities of Lukashenko regime against peaceful protesters demanding transparent, free and fair Presidential elections, stopping current repressions and immediate release of all political prisoners in Belarus;
Amendment 280 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g l (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g l (new)
(gl) call to establish in the European Parliament an inquiry committee (or another proper body of the European Parliament) on the investigation of crimes committed in Belarus, which would periodically report on its findings to the plenary sessions of the European Parliament;
Amendment 281 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g m (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g m (new)
(gm) condemn the suppression of internet and media, road blockades, and intimidation of journalists in order to stop the flow of information about the situation in the country - the people have the right to access information; condemn the crackdown on international journalists and media limiting their ability to report on the democratic revolution in a free, fair and balanced way;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g n (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g n (new)
(gn) propose to appoint an EU special representative for Belarus in order to support the process of a peaceful transition of power in accordance with the will of Belarusian people under the leadership of the president elect by the people and the Belarusian People's Coordination Council;
Amendment 293 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) condemn the ongoing intimidation and persecution of opposition figures, including presidential hopefulcandidates, peaceful protesters, civil society activists and independent journalists and bloggers;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) insist on the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including members of the democratic opposition, human rights defenders, activists, journalists, bloggers and others convicted in retaliation for exercising their civil and political rights;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) demand for the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained after participating in the democratic revolution protests following the falsified presidential election of 9 August; demand the authorities to provide all information on people who went missing in relation to their participation in the protests after 9 August;
Amendment 316 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
(kb) demand that all legal actions undertaken by the authorities against members of the Belarusian People's Coordination Council are dropped and all of them who are detained and arrested are freed;
Amendment 324 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) support independent media outlets and, journalists and bloggers, including those who work on a freelance basis with unregistered foreign media;
Amendment 326 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) ensure that the new targeted sanctions apply to groups, individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in Belarus, as well as against those individuals, entities and enterprises, through which such actions are financed and enabled; at the same time, impose visa bans against regime representatives, sanctioned individuals and their family members;
Amendment 331 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) demand that any spread of disinformation in Belarus concerning the EU and its Member States is vigilantly countered as well as any hybrid threats undertaken by third actors;
Amendment 350 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) welcome and encourage the energy diversification of Belarus, reducing its dependence on Russia through imports of oil and gas from new suppliers, including via the territory of the EU; and through the development of alternative energy sources;
Amendment 353 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) strengthen cooperation with international authorities in the field of nuclear safety, and insist on access and monitoring of the Astravets Nuclear Power Plant (NPP);
Amendment 358 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Amendment 383 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) explore possibilities for visa-free travel to Belarusian citizens so that people-to-people contact is not held hostage to undemocratic principles of the Belarusian authorities;
Amendment 386 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
(rb) strengthen democracy support programmes and strategic communication, and support greater outreach to local communities beyond the traditional 'pro-European' cohorts;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Europe and Africa are in close geographical proximity, have strong historical and cultural ties and are being brought ever closer by a shifting geopolitical order, by the increase in trade and shared challenges, which call for a continental-Afr such as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which call for a reinvigorated politicanl approachlliance and a results-oriented useallocation of EU resources;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication “Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa” of 9 March and sees it as a step towards a truly geopolitical partnership; recalls that together the EU and Africa face a lot of challenges, ranging from climate change and energy issues, reforming multilateral institutions and global trade, advancing human and civil rights through the advancement of democracy, lifting communities out of poverty, providing decent living conditions through the provisions of economic opportunities and meaningful employment opportunities, advancing public health and access to health care, to the combat against armed groups, terrorism, as well as human trafficking in order to ensure stability and peace, and that only by acting together will we reach our common objectives; Emphasises that the EU’s relations with Africa are of utmost importance for the future of both our continents, touching upon all fields especially political, economic, societal, cultural, scientific, and academia, and must go beyond the traditional development and humanitarian cooperation in order to truly lift our partnership to the first rang of our relationships; strongly welcomes the five partnerships proposed by the Commission’s Communication and emphasis that these partnerships will become even more important and relevant in the context of the Covid-19pandemic; however points to the need to clearly define how the new strategy is supposed to be implemented and indicate which EU actor is in charge of doing what;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the process of development on the African continent is of key importance for the prosperity, stability and security of both the EU and Africa;a new partnership between Europe and Africa should be based on a clear understanding of their respective and mutual interests and responsibilities, reflecting the comprehensiveness and maturity of their relations
Amendment 26 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is of the firm opinion that our partnership must be based on clear positions and priorities identified by our African partners and in this light believes that the upcoming 6th AU-EU Summit this fall provides a timely opportunity to listen to the African partners, to exchange on reciprocal demands and proposals and to define common objectives in order to enshrine them in the upcoming new EU Africa Strategy;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls upon the EU institutions and the Member States to be a more coherent and unified actor in dealing with the African continent and to hence advance internal coordination in order to better define a common way ahead; along this line highlights the need to develop a coherent and all-encompassing strategy towards Africa, sometimes termed “Marshall Plan”, which must build on existing African and European efforts and is centred on creating economic opportunities and jobs, which is of key importance when recalling the demographic trends on the African continent; in this context points to the positive impact of “The External Investment Plan”, launched by then EC president Juncker in2017, and expresses its strong support to the “Africa-Europe Alliance for sustainable investments and jobs” which was launched as a result;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that AfricaReiterates its still undergoing the process ofcontinued support to regional integration atnd regional, continental and international level and that as yet 54 African countries remain divided and diversified in areas of key strategic importa organisations, in particular ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African State), CEMAC (The Central African Economic and Monetary Community), EAC (East African Community), SADC (South Africa Development Community), IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) and ECCAS (Economic Community of Central African States), as well as the ICGLR (International Conference ton the EU, such as meeting internationally recognised standards and practices in trade, human rights, sustainable development and positioning in international organisationsGreat Lakes Region)and calls for an update of the various EU regional policies towards those regions (Gulf of Guinea, Sahel, Great Lakes, Horn of Africa); in this light also underlines the need to develop coherent EU internal responses to given challenges and crises, and address them through the “Team Europe” approach;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that while Africa is still undergoing themajor processes of integration at regional, continental and international level and that as yet 54 African countries remain divided and diversified in areas of key strategic importance to the EU, such as meeting internationally recognised standards and practices in trade, human rights, and sustainable development and positioning in international organisations;; Europe and Africa have a shared interest to cooperate on multilateralism and common agendas that can be addressed effectively only together
Amendment 63 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Strongly welcomes the signals sent by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to make relations with Africa a centre piece of her mandate, underlined by her decision to make her first mission outside the EU to the Headquarter of the African Union in Addis Ababa on 7 December 2019, as well as the recent 10th AU-EU College-to-College meeting at the AU Headquarters on 27 February 2020, strongly welcomes the “whole of Commission” approach which involves the entirety of the Commission; reiterates that such personal encounters on the top- level are of utmost importance since next to fostering personal bounds, they also raise the public awareness of our partnership in our respective national medias; Calls therefore for a further intensification of these high-level meetings and exchanges, including business and civil society forums and meetings;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 9 March 2020 entitled ‘Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa’ (JOIN(2020)0004); in line with the priorities identified in the joint communication calls for strong and constaherent EU engagement in the security, stability and development of Africa;promoting the green transition and energy access, digital transformation, sustainable growth and jobs, peace and governance, and a balanced and comprehensive approach to migration and mobility
Amendment 90 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that for a strong partnership we not only need a strong EU but also a strong African Union, therefore underlines the need to further strengthen the process of integration on the African continent as well as the institutionalization of the African Union, including the Pan-African Parliament, through the sharing of best practices as well as technical and financial assistance;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the EU is amRecalls that it is up to the Africans to decide upon their international cooperation and ong the first to bear the costs of all destructive policies employed against African nations, while other playersir own priorities; calls on the EU to seek a coordination with each country truly interested in a prosperous and positive long-term development of the African continent, based on the full respect of human rights, good governance, respecially China and Russia, are focused only on their own benefits at the expense of African sovereignty and European securityt for civil and human rights and the combat against corruption; calls on the EU to develop a strategic and long-term response to the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which should be guided by our shared values as well as the priorities and needs articulated by our African neighbours;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the EU is among the first to bear the costs of all destructive policies employed againstto the detriment of African nations, while other players, especially China and Russia, are focused only on their own benefits are advancing their geopolitical interests often at the expense of African sovereignty and European security;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the detrimental impacts of the Covid-19 crisis, both in terms of health, but also in economic terms, and therefore reiterates its call to provide to those African States which ask for it an increased support in the health sector; strongly supports the strong EU response to the Crisis on an external dimension through the “Team Europe” approach and sees it as a true sign of global solidarity and European values, and strongly welcomes the announcement by the G20 to suspend all debt payments for the world's poorest countries until the end of 2020;
Amendment 148 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Shares the opinion that the matter of the security of Africa should be transferred into the hands of Africans and that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of this ultimate goal.Underlines that the EU-AU partnership can only be successful if it is truly a partnership of equals, meaning a more balanced, fairer and meaningful partnership, built on own responsibility and solidarity and a common vision for our future; reiterates thus its calls for a true “continent to continent” partnership between the European Union and Africa;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Shares the opinion that the matter of the security of Africa should be transferred into the hands of Africans and that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of this ultimate goalAfrican states, supported by regional and international organizations, are the foremost guarantors of their own security and that the EU should assist its African partners in the further development of an African peace and security architecture to achieve long-term peace and stability.
Amendment 154 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines its belief that Africa, as a resource rich continent, with dynamic and developing economies that show high levels of growth, a growing middle class and a young and creative population, is a continent of opportunities which has demonstrated on numerous occasion that economic progress and development is possible; points to the cases of among others Botswana, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania in this regard; (points to technological innovations which originated in Africa, like the M-Pesa mobile payment system which is now used around the world, underlines in this regard the positive impact of social media on the democratic movements on the continent;)
Amendment 163 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the intention by the Commission to make the “Africa-Europe Alliance” the central pillar of the economic relations between the two continents, and reiterates, that sustainable long-term economic development, and the subsequent creation of decent and well- paid jobs, in particular for the youth, is the prerequisite for the development and flourishment of an African middle-class and hence ultimately the attainment of political stability, democracy as well as increased civil and human rights; points in this light to the need of structural economic reforms and the importance of advancing domestic production and manufacturing capacities, which would help to reduce the dependency on foreign imports; recalls the need for the EU to enhance support to SMEs and points to the opportunities of the EU’s Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) to promote business-to-business cooperation and joint ventures with African companies, which would furthermore not only increase the visibility of business opportunities but also foster the much- needed access to finance and access to technology through a transfer of know- how; Furthermore underlines the need to improve investments protection scheme to facilitate and encourage further investments;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Strongly welcomes the entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and underlines the enormous economic and political potential it has for the future of African and global trade; expresses concern in this regard about the delay of the originally foreseen 1 July 2020implementation date of the AfCFTA due to the COVID-19 crisis, encourages the European Commission and Member States to extend their maximum assistance by sharing best practices of experience made in the EU in order to contribute to a successful implementation of the AfCFTA as soon as the health situation permits; also points to the need to significantly invest in the transport infrastructure to facilitate intra-African trade;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Highlights that while a number of countries in Africa continue to struggle with corruption, lack of good governance as well as social and political freedoms, many countries have started the transition towards reforms and democracy; applauds in this light in particular the people of Sudan for their courage and bravery; recalls that transition countries are particularly vulnerable and should be able to count on the EU when they ask for support; calls thus for well-coordinated support and assistance to those countries in order to maintain and support the aspirations for positive change as expressed by their peoples; suggests that the HR/VP establish special ad-hoc contact groups to streamline and facilitate the EU wide support to individual transition countries;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Expresses its concern that Botswana, Ghana, Uganda, and Zimbabwe are included in the updated EU Blacklist of countries which have strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering/combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes, and calls on these countries to immediately take the necessary steps to comply with the required legislation and implementation of it (Delegated act C(2020) 2801); welcomes that Ethiopia and Tunisia, after pursuing a number of reforms, were taken off the blacklist;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7f. Welcomes the G20 “Compact with Africa” (CwA) initiative, launched in 2017 in order to promote private investment in Africa, including in infrastructure and sees it as a good platform to advance comprehensive, coordinated, and country-specific reform agendas; welcomes that so far twelve African countries have joined the initiative: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7g. Underlines that the EU at its core, in its political and economic relations with third countries, is motivated by the advance of fundamental rights, and the support to democratic institutions and democratic accountability, and whereas third actors like for example China pursue in our eyes other objectives which at times pose a concern to us; stresses that our objective is to strengthen resilience and independence of our African partners;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 h (new)
Paragraph 7 h (new)
7h. Underlines the important role of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) which provides the African Union and regional level organisations with the needed tools to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts; Strongly welcomes the EU’s recent commitment of 40.5 million Euro to support the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) over the next four years and sees it as imperative to further strengthen the capacity and coordination of APSA components to adapt to emerging security challenges in Africa, while striving for increased AU ownership of its peace and security operations; welcomes in this context the work of Donald Kaberuka, the AU’s special envoy for the Peace Fund and reiterates the EU’s readiness to support the AU’s efforts in this important field;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 i (new)
Paragraph 7 i (new)
7i. Highlights the fact that the objective of the EU support on the security sector is to encourage African ownership of security and defence matters and considers that the African Union and African States are key actors with which the EU is meaningfully engaged in order to jointly achieve sustainable development and human security; strongly welcomes in this regard the plans of the African Union to send 3,000 soldiers in support of the G5 Sahel and sees it as a sign that that the AU and EU are indeed pursuing similar security objectives, built on shared objectives and shared responsibilities; welcomes in this regard the comments made by HR/VP Borrell to the UN Security Council on28 May 2020 when he spoke of “finding African solution to African problems”;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 j (new)
Paragraph 7 j (new)
7j. Strongly underlines the important role of functioning state institutions, authorities and infrastructure, and believes that their absence can be a significant obstacle to development, peace, and progress; Underlines that security, stability and hence ultimately also prosperity and sustainable development will only be achieved in the concerned regions, if an all-encompassing strategy is pursued, recalls in this light that security sector reform, justice reform, good governance, democratic accountability, and the protection of civilians are a prerequisite for winning the trust of populations in their governments and security forces; further underlines the civil-military nexus and the need to better streamline both components of the CSDP missions;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 k (new)
Paragraph 7 k (new)
7k. Points to the severe negative long- term implications of terrorism and organised crime, especially in fragile States and countries which are in transition towards democracy; underlines therefore its commitment to further intensify its efforts to combat terrorism and organised crime, including through an deepening of security and political relations with African countries, for example through the increased exchange of personnel, such as in the fields of intelligence cooperation and technical as well as military assistance, through among others the soon to be established European Peace Facility (EPF);
Amendment 187 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 l (new)
Paragraph 7 l (new)
7l. Underlines the important role that the Sahel plays from a strategic and security point of view, in this light strongly welcomes the foundation of the “G5 Sahel” in 2014 as well as theG5 Joint Force (G5 Force Conjointe) which was created in 2017 to combat the security threats in the region; reiterates its support to the G5 Sahel and its Joint Force and reconfirms its readiness to provide financial and military assistance to it, among others through the soon to be established European Peace Facility;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 m (new)
Paragraph 7 m (new)
7m. Highlights the fact that the mandates of the CSDP mission are comprehensive and aim among others to foster security sector reform, advance justice reform, strengthen military and police training as well as to advance oversight; Underlines the urgent need to improve the communication policy of CDSP missions as well as the EU’s overall strategic planning in order to increase the visibility of the EU’s actions and its aim to safeguard the security and wellbeing of African people;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 n (new)
Paragraph 7 n (new)
7n. Recalls the threat that transnational organised crime, civil unrest and domestic crime pose to in particular fragile and post-conflict States, which struggle to provide the necessary security to their citizens; in this light underlines the importance of a well- trained national and regional police force, which however often lack both proper training and equipment, as well as most crucially do not always have the proper connection and trust of the local population; underlines hence the importance of strengthening and building professional police structures, and hence calls for intensified conceptual, logistical and administrative support, among others to the African Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) in Algiers, which was launched in 2014, and believes that cooperation in this field will also help advance the capability of peacekeeping missions as well as foster the police component of the APSA;
Amendment 193 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 o (new)
Paragraph 7 o (new)
7o. Underlines the dangers of proliferation of illicit small arms and recalls that these undocumented and mostly illegally held arms do not only threaten the safety and security of communities but are also used by dangerous transnational criminal networks engaged in various forms of trafficking, including of weapons, humans and illegal drugs;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 p (new)
Paragraph 7 p (new)
7p. Recalls that Africa is host to the highest number of Peace support operations (PSOs) in the world and the biggest contributor of troops and police; Points to the need to adapt(PSOs) across Africa to the new reality of COVID-19 in order to both adequately protect citizens as well as the staff of the PSOs; points to the need to ensure adequate financing for the missions given the fear of an imminent economic crisis and a reduction in available funding;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 q (new)
Paragraph 7 q (new)
7q. Recalls the important role that the African Union and African States play in multilateral organisations, such as in particular the United Nations, where African States account for 28% of the membership, and underlines hence the importance of further deepening our political relations in order to reform the multilateral decision-making bodies to make them more just and representative, which is crucial in order to find solutions to our common global challenges;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 r (new)
Paragraph 7 r (new)
7r. Reconfirms its support to the UN peacekeeping missions on the African continent and calls on key players, in particular the United States of America, Russia, China, as well as the United Kingdom, to join EU efforts to mediate and advance cooperation and sustainable peace throughout the African continent; reiterates in this regards the EU’s willingness to increase its support to UN missions and to advance coordination between the different UN and EU missions
Amendment 201 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 s (new)
Paragraph 7 s (new)
7s. Points to the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and in this light recalls the many parliamentary meetings and missions the EP has conducted, notably the regular meetings between the European Parliament and the Pan- African Parliament; in this light, calls for a strengthening of the parliamentary dimension in the EU-AU relations, and calls for annual missions of key EP committees to meet and exchange on a regular basis with their African counterparts;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 t (new)
Paragraph 7 t (new)
7t. Recalls the important work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in fighting against impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes and therefore calls upon all African States who have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Rome Statue;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 u (new)
Paragraph 7 u (new)
7u. Recalls the importance of coordinating our Africa policy with other like-minded countries, such as the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom as well as Japan,
Amendment 207 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 v (new)
Paragraph 7 v (new)
7v. Underlines, that EU-Africa cooperation must have a proper civil society element and hence cannot be a top-down approach, calls in this field for more efforts to advance people-to-people relations, especially among the youth, points in this context to the positive important long-term impact of Erasmus+;
Amendment 209 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 w (new)
Paragraph 7 w (new)
7w. Emphasises the important role of a free and vibrant media and press sector and recalls that it is crucial in order to ensure a well-informed public which can define its own priorities and furthermore increases the resilience against fake news; encourages continued African efforts in the field of media freedom and support for journalists and underlines the important role of a free press when it comes to the fight against corruption and the supervision and accountability of public authorities;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 x (new)
Paragraph 7 x (new)
7x. Encourage the EEAS to increase its presence with Delegations throughout the continent, particularly at key AU Member States, in order to further advance our bilateral and regional relationships and ensure a proper exchange with relevant stakeholders; underlines that such close ties are the basis to ensure appropriate and well- structured global partnerships, as well as tailor-made responses; Calls upon the EEAS to significantly improve its media and communication strategy in order to not only foster awareness of the EU’s efforts in the respective regions, but also to increase awareness and support among EU citizens for an intensified EU-Africa cooperation;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 y (new)
Paragraph 7 y (new)
7y. Underlines the crucial role of democracy and the role of free and fair elections, in this regard points to the numerous Election Observation Missions (EOM) by the EU, which are strongly supported by the European Parliament;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 z (new)
Paragraph 7 z (new)
7z. Underlines the crucial role of water diplomacy given that as a result of climate change water risks becoming a more and more scarce resource, calls in this context on Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to reach a peaceful and mutually beneficial solution regarding the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), welcomes the US and World Bank mediation in this case and calls upon the AU and EU to do all it can to facilitate a constructive solution;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Recalls that climate change is real and happening faster than we thought, with devastating impacts on the African continent leading to stronger draughts and increased water scarcity; underlines the need of a more effective Climate Diplomacy in order to promote the links between domestic, foreign and international climate policy;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Encourages increased efforts to overcome the paradox that Africa, despite being abundantly rich in sustainable energy sources, is still largely relying on traditional energy sources, which contribute to climate change and furthermore are not inclusive since a large part of African households continue to suffer under energy poverty; encourages hence African countries to unlock their energy sectors’ huge potential for growth and jobs, and call upon private investors to engage in innovative projects; Recalls that promoting gender equality is one of the most effective ways to drive inclusive growth, reduce poverty and advance peace; Encourages further support to African women’s economic empowerment through education, skills transfer, access to finance and the set-up of businesses, and access to land;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Expresses deep concern that the rights of LGBTIQ persons in Africa are largely not protected throughout the continent; salutes South Africa for its progressive domestic legislation;
Amendment 223 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph null (new)
Paragraph null (new)
Recalls, that contrary to a common belief intra-regional migration continues to outpace extra-regional migration on the African continent, points to the fact that while economic and employment opportunities are the key driver of intra- African migration, migration also originates from security risks, regional conflicts, and environmental changes; encourages continued cooperation with the IOM and other UN agencies to provide additional support to refugees and internally displaced people, as we do in other parts of the world,
Amendment 60 #
2020/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) urge the US and Russia to assume responsibilities that stem from their possession of the bulk of world’s nuclear arsenal in order to enhance mutual trust and confidence in view of resuming a dialogue on possible ways to build a new arms control relationship; stress that a clear commitment by Russia and the US, ahead of the 2020 NPT Review Conference, to extend the new START Treaty before February 2021 would be an important contribution to the review conference; strongly encourage both parties to negotiate a new instrument that would encompass both deployed and non- deployed weapons, as well as strategic and non-strategic weapons; expresses its concerns regarding Russia's recent deployment of Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles in the region Orenburg; reminds Russia that all deployed Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles will be subject to New Start’s overall 1,550 warhead limit and associated verification provisions;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa
Paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) reaffirm the EU’s continuing commitment to the JCPOA as the best possible means for obtaining assurances of an exclusively peaceful use of nuclear energy by Iran, and as a vital tool for enhancing stability and security in the Middle East; regret Iran's support of violent non-state actors and the development and use of ballistic missile capabilities destabilizing the broader Middle East; reiterate the EU’s regret over the withdrawal by the US from the JCPOA and the re-impositions of sanctions; call on Iran to return to full compliance with its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA and the NPT;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to the principles enshrined in Article 346.1 (b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the production of or trade in arms, in Article 42.3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) on “defining a European capabilities and armaments policy”, and in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), notably the promotion of democracy and the rule of law, the preservation of peace, the prevention of conflicts and the strengthening of international security,
Amendment 14 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 27 a (new)
Citation 27 a (new)
Amendment 16 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the latest SIPRI figures24 show that arms exports from the EU-28 amounted to some 26 % of the global total in 2015-2019, making the EU-28 collectively the second largest arms supplier in the world after the USA (36 %) and followed by Russia (21 %); questions the validity of this comparison because under Article 346 TEU the production of or trade in arms remain with member states and therefore the aggregated figures cannot be compared to unitary states like the USA or Russia; _________________ 24 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), fact sheet of March 2020 entitled ‘Trends in international arms transfers, 2019’.
Amendment 44 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the publication of the 20th and 21st annual reports; deplores the late publication of information about exports during 2017 and 2018; welcomes Member States efforts to comply with Article 346.1 (b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the production of or trade in arms;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that ten Member States made full submissions to the 20th annual report, and eleven to the 21st; deplornotes the fact that two of the main exporting countries – Germany and the UK – did not make full submissions; , amongst others, Germany and the UK did not make full submissions as regards actual exports, a non-mandatory requirement; welcomes however the additional information provided by the governments of Germany and the UK in the “reports by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on its Policy on exports of Conventional Military Equipment” 2017 and 2018, and the “UK Strategic Export Controls annual reports” 2017 and 2018;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, a region of several armed conflicts, remain the foremost regional destination for exports according to the last two annual reports; is concerned that this regional focus undermines the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and specific EU action aimed at regional peace and stabilitywelcomes these efforts because they are in line with the overall objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) set out in Article 21 and of the regional priorities set in the EU Global Strategy (2016);
Amendment 80 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the EU has been implementing a number of arms embargoes25 ; welcomes the decisions of the governments of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands adopting restrictions on their arms exports to countries involved in the Yemen war; _________________ 25 https://www.sanctionsmap.eu/#/main?chec ked=
Amendment 100 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1560 and the relevant conclusions of 16 September 2019 have the potential to ensure that national oversight bodies, parliaments, and EU citizens are furnished with better information about the strategic choices made by their governments in an area which directly affects their security and their countries’ adherence to values and norms;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern theat there is no clear information of alleged growing divergences between the arms export policies and practices of the Member States and the failureon possible attempts to introduce new instruments to promote convergence towards the strict application of EU rules in this area;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. NotWelcomes that since the adoption of the legally binding Common Position in 2008, an increasing number of weapon systems produced in Europe are made up of components from multiple countriEU member states and involve bi- or multilateral cooperation for technological, industrial and political reasons;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes anthe lack of information of an alleged increase in the transfer of knowledge and technology, which allows third countries to undertake licensed production of European military technology;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that most Member States have not outlined a policy regulating the transfer of weapons components to another Member State which would ensure that any export to third countries from the Member State of assembly is consistent with the export policy of the Member State providing the components; regards this as particularly problematic because of a lack of information in the context of the increasingalleged divergences between licensing practices across the EU; observes that Directive 2009/43/EC on intra- Community transfers has proven ill- equipped to fachieve the stated goal of setting high common standards for exports to third countriesilitate the transfer in the European armaments market;
Amendment 145 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Observes a trend whereby the diverging export policies of the Member States the lack of cleare increasingly considered as obstacles to cooperation projects, which is giving rise to a multitude of bilateral and specific agreements on weapon systems that allow for exports to third countries basedformation on alleged diverging export policies onf the least restrictive standards, rather than a joint, EU-wide approachMember States;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that bilateral and multilateral aAgreements may further reducimprove convergence at EU levelmong Member States and that the failureachievement to regulate exports uniformlin harmony between the Member States and the lackimprovement of convergence in export decisions to third countries have a negativen impact on human rights and international law, generate market distortions, and hinder industrial strategic planning, economies of scale and a level playing fieldthe European defence market; welcomes in this regard the Franco-German Treaty of Aachen and the provision on a common approach on arms exports with regard to joint projects;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that EU funds such as the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR), the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the European Defence Fund (EDF), initiatives such as the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the European Peace Facility (EPF), legislation such as the intra-Community transfers and defence procurement directives of 2009, and the creation of administrative capacities such as the Commission Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) are heralding an increasing Europeanisation of arms production and capability developmentleading towards the definition of a “European capabilities and armaments policy” as foreseen in Article 42.3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU);
Amendment 174 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the fact that the interinstitutional agreement on the establishment of the EDF authorises the Commission to assess whether the transfer of ownership or the granting of an exclusive licence of EDF-co-funded military technology contravenes the security and defence interests of the EU and its Member States or the objectives of the fund as set out in Article 3 of the proposed regulation; notes that this new legislation establishes a specific type of control function for the Commission with regard to a specific category of exports of military technology to third countriesEU legislation of the EDF has not yet been finalized;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the lack of convergenceharmonization of national arms export policies and decision- making is becoming increasingly untenable in the context of the prevailing Europeanisation of arms production and the stated ambnecessary in view of the definition of a “European capabilitiones and plans to incarmaments policy” as forease this furtheren in Article 42.3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU);
Amendment 209 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – introductory part
Paragraph 19 – introductory part
19. Believes that the Europeanisation of arms production needs to go hand in hand with increased transparency; believes that there is still room for improvemdefinition of a “European capabilities and armaments policy” as foreseent in this area, particularly as regards the quality and uniformity of the data submitted by Member States; calls on the Working Party on Conventional Arms Exports (COARM):Article 42.3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) needs to be in line with the Common Position 2008/944/CFSP;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point a
Paragraph 19 – point a
Amendment 218 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point b
Paragraph 19 – point b
Amendment 221 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point c
Paragraph 19 – point c
Amendment 235 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – introductory part
Paragraph 21 – introductory part
21. Calls on COARM to work towards amending Article 7 of the Common Position, by calling for an improved exchange of ‘relevant information, including information on denial notifications and arms export policies’ and other ‘measures to further increase convergence’; stresses the need, to this endMember States to use COARM to implement better Article 346.1 (b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the production of or trade in arms:
Amendment 242 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point a
Paragraph 21 – point a
Amendment 245 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point b
Paragraph 21 – point b
Amendment 250 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point c
Paragraph 21 – point c
Amendment 286 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that the increasing Europeanisation of arms production, the recent Council conclusions on convergence in arms exports and the establishment of the EPF should be complemented by a mechanism for EU- level monitoring and control based on strict compliance with the eight criteriadefinition of a “European capabilities and armaments policy” as foreseen in Article 42.3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) should be complemented by national oversight mechanisms in line with Article 346.1 b of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the production of or trade in arms;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas these restrictions have allowed third countries, notably Russia, China and Turkey, to fill the void left by the European Union by supplying such equipment; whereas Africa has imported 49 percent of its military equipment from Russia and whereas China has exported 20 percent of their global arm sales to Africa;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the European UnionCommission, the Member States and the VP/HR must coordinate the development and security initiatives in which it isthey are involved as part of an integrated strategy leading to independent African ownership in security and defence affairs;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the European Union’s development and security missions and programmes should be coordinated by the VP/HR under the authority of the Council in accordance with Article 43(2) of the TEU and that a centralised doctrine centre should be establishedivilian-military EU Headquarters should be established giving advice to the Commission president, the HR/VP and the PSC covering the Military Planning and Conduct Capability and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability training missions, and projects supporting or reforming the security sector, ensuring effective cooperation of involved actors and coordination of Member States’ initiatives on the ground;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the revision of Article 3a(4)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 in the light of the grave and profound degradation in the security conditions in the region and in order to fill any gaps in EU missions and projects with a view to supporting the capacity-building of partners in the security sector, including through funding for military spending and the provision of weapons, ammunition or lethal equipment, transport and training essential for improving the combat capability of African armed forces fighting against jihadismterrorist armed groups; supports the Joint Communication of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 28 April 2015 entitled ‘Capacity building in support of security and development – Enabling partners to prevent and manage crises’4 ; _________________ 4 JOIN(2015)0017.
Amendment 253 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considersalls on the Commission and the Council that all funding instruments should be explored with a view to supporting the development of security capabilities in the affected African countries, as per Articles 209 and 212 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in the light of the very serious security crisies in the Sahel-Saharan region and East Africa;
Amendment 255 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the proposal to strengthen the principle of partnership in the African – EU relations laid down in the Joint Communication`s (JOIN(2020)0004); calls on the Commission, especially the VP,HR to launch tailor-made bilateral partnerships for transformation covering a broad set of areas with a priority on security and defence; calls on the VP, HR to honour advanced countries in the area of consolidating democracy and human security and to invite them to join bilateral partnerships under the principle of “more for more”; going beyond bilateral partnerships, calls on the VP,HR to assist consolidating the security functions of sub regional organizations, like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the East African Community, or the Southern African Development Community (SADC);
Amendment 302 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU must conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the EUCAP Sahel Mali, EUCAP Sahel Niger, EUCAP Somalia and EUAM CAR civilian missions, adapting them to real needs in order to make them fully operational and effective; regrets that the VP/HR and the EEAS have not come back to Parliament regarding the CSDP annual report 2019 (2019/2135(INI)) and Parliament’s evaluation of missions in Africa; repeats criticising the lack of “suitable indicators to monitor the outcome of the EUCAP Niger and EUCAP Mali missions, and that the monitoring and assessment of the mission activities were inadequate and not geared to take account of their implications”; regrets that the VP/HR and the EEAS have not come back to Parliament’s evaluation of the force generation of EUTM Somalia;
Amendment 327 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls foron the EU to helpMember States to continue to support the joint forces of the G5 Sahel to become operational through the direct provision of financial assistance for the acquisition of adequate weapons and military equipment; calls on the partners who made pledges at the Brussels Donors’ Conference on 22 February 2018 to implement them expeditiously;
Amendment 329 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that the African states have to take responsibility for fulfilling their sovereign duties in all areas cleared of jihadistterrorist armed groups, traffickers and bandits by providing basic services (administration, water and power supply, health, justice, education), even if some of these services should be temporarily provided by the army or security forces, until such time as the civil administration takes over; calls on the European Union to increase the efforts in supporting African states to provide basic services;
Amendment 352 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the efforts of Mauritania to take a social and development approach to its military and security response, raises however concerns in reference to the situation of democracy and human rights; expresses its solidarity with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, countries that are deeply affected by terrorism; compliments the efforts and sacrifices of the international community, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the Multinational Joint Task Force, the G5 and the French Armed Forces (Operation Barkhane), EUTM Mali and the Chadian Army, which is the essential force in the central and east sectors of the G5 requiring special support for its battalions and which needs to respect human rights and democratic norms;
Amendment 364 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages the Member States to support and cooperate with the Barkhane and Takuba operations, but these cannot be a replacement for long term efforts in the area of domestic grown stable development;
Amendment 400 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the EU to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the EU Global Strategy on Africa and promote the implementation of the Council conclusions on the Sahel Regional Plan, the EU Gulf of Guinea Action Plan 2015-2020, the Horn of Africa/Red Sea and the Sahel/Mali (25 June 2018), and the Pau Declaration;
Amendment 405 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – point a
Paragraph 25 – point a
a) consolidating democracy by ensuring a realresponsible democratic systems of governance through effective parliamentary systemcrutiny, guaranteeing all civil society liberties;
Amendment 485 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Welcomes the proposal to strengthen the principle of multilateralism in the African – EU relations laid down in the Joint Communication`s (JOIN(2020)0004); considers that communist China and authoritarian Russia have followed a different approach dealing with African countries opposing EU efforts; calls on the Commission to improve the public diplomacy efforts and the dialogue with the AU, governments, parliaments, and civil societies in order to explain better the EU security support in Africa as a contribution to the African development strategy 2063;
Amendment 48 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasis that at a time when external challenges and matters of international politics are gaining of importance and are dominating international politics, it has to be ensured that the external dimension of the Union budget is appropriately funded and prepared to respond without delay to current, emerging, as well as future challenges;
Amendment 53 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls that various European political leaders have highlighted the importance of significantly advancing the relations with the African continent, and hence stresses the need to adequately match words with deeds and provide adequate funding in order to address the many joint short-, medium-, and long- term challenges and opportunities which Europe and Africa can only tackle together;
Amendment 58 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. At a time where democracy is more and more under threat around the world, reiterates its support for funding dedicated to election observation missions, including local observers, and calls for an appropriate level of funding;
Amendment 60 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. While condemning any attack against religious minorities, in particular Christians, around the world, emphasises that adequate funding for actions to protect persecuted minorities must be available, and in this light further underlines its support, including adequate funding, for the EU Special Representative on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU;
Amendment 63 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Underlines the importance of enhancing increased European cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes Europe and its citizens safer, but also leads to a cost reduction, which means that more money is available for other pressing matters; in this light very much rejects cuts to the European Defence Fund and calls for a significant increase in this field;
Amendment 64 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Repeats its previous statements about the threats related to cybersecurity as well as the spreading of fake news; in this light highlights the need for the Union budget to better address and respond to those key challenges on a horizontal level, including in particular at the headquarters of the EU, as well as its delegations around the world;
Amendment 65 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6g. Reiterates its firm belief that in countries of specific strategic interest for the EU, particularly the accession countries and the associated countries of the Eastern Partnership, a closer link between the Parliament and the respective national parliaments should be established, and therefore calls for adequate funding to ensure additional staff to enhance the important field of parliamentary cooperation;
Amendment 115 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It should be clarified that this Regulation is without prejudice to the rules of Union law on copyright and related rights, which establish specific rules and procedures that should remain unaffected and are lex specialis, prevailing over this Regulation.
Amendment 141 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The exemptions from liability established in this Regulation should not apply where, instead of confining itself to providing the services neutrally, by a merely technical and automatic processing of the information provided by the recipient of the service, the provider of intermediary services plays an active role of such a kind as to give it knowledge of, or control over, that information. A provider of intermediary services plays an active role when assistance is given to the recipient of the service, notably for the optimizing and the promotion of the content offered. Those exemptions should accordingly not be available in respect of liability relating to information provided not by the recipient of the service but by the provider of intermediary service itself, including where the information has been developed under the editorial responsibility of that provider.
Amendment 181 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The orders to provide information regulated by this Regulation concern the production of specific information about individual recipients of the intermediary service concerned who are identified in those orders for the purposes of determining compliance by the recipients of the services with applicable Union or national rules. Therefore, ois information, which should include the relevant email addresses, telephone numbers, IP addresses and other contact details necessary to ensure such compliance, should be available in respect of all types orders. Orders about information on a group of recipients of the service who are not specifically identified, including orders to provide aggregate information required for statistical purposes or evidence-based policy-making, should remain unaffected by the rules of this Regulation on the provision of information.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Where a hosting service provider decides to remove or disable information provided by a recipient of the service, for instance following receipt of a notice or acting on its own initiative, including through the use of automated means, that provider should inform the recipient of its decision, the reasons for its decision and the available redress possibilities to contest the decision, in view of the negative consequences that such decisions may have for the recipient, including as regards the exercise of its fundamental right to freedom of expression. That obligation should apply irrespective of the reasons for the decision, in particular whether the action has been taken because the information notified is considered to be illegal content or incompatible with the applicable terms and conditions. Available recourses to challenge the decision of the hosting service provider should always include judicial redress.
Amendment 218 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43 a) Providers of hosting services play a particularly important role in tackling illegal content online, as they store information provided by and at the request of the recipients of the service and typically give other recipients access thereto, sometimes on a large scale. It is important that all providers of hosting services, regardless of their size, put in place user-friendly notice and action mechanisms that facilitate the notification of specific items of information that the notifying party considers to be illegal content to the provider of hosting services concerned ('notice'), pursuant to which that provider can decide, based on its own assessment, whether or not it agrees with that assessment and wishes to remove or disable access to that content ('action'). Provided the requirements on notices are met, it should be possible for individuals or entities to notify multiple specific items of allegedly illegal content through a single notice. The obligation to put in place notice and action mechanisms should apply, for instance, to file storage and sharing services, web hosting services, advertising servers and paste bins, in as far as they qualify as providers of hosting services covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 219 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 b (new)
Recital 43 b (new)
(43 b) The rules on such notice and action mechanisms should be harmonised at Union level, so as to provide for the timely, diligent and objective processing of notices on the basis of rules that are uniform, transparent and clear and that provide for robust safeguards to protect the right and legitimate interests of all affected parties, in particular their fundamental rights guaranteed by the Charter, irrespective of the Member State in which those parties are established or reside and of the field of law at issue. The fundamental rights include, as the case may be, the right to freedom of expression and information, the right to respect for private and family life, the right to protection of personal data, the right to non-discrimination and the right to an effective remedy of the recipients of the service; the freedom to conduct a business, including the freedom of contract, of service providers; as well as the right to human dignity, the rights of the child, the right to protection of property, including intellectual property, and the right to non-discrimination of parties affected by illegal content.
Amendment 397 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) 'live streaming platform services' means an information society service which main or one the main purposes is to give the public access to live broadcasted audio or video material and which it organises and promotes for profit-making purposes;
Amendment 430 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a The exemptions from liability established in Articles 3, 4 and 5 shall not apply where the information society service plays an active role of such a kind as to give it knowledge of, or control over the information provided by the recipient of the service.
Amendment 503 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the order only requires the provider to provide information already collected for the purposes of providing the service and which lies within its control, including email addresses, telephone numbers, IP addresses and other contact details necessary to determine the compliance referred to in (a);
Amendment 525 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Providers of intermediary services which do not have an establishment in the Union but which offer services in the Union shall designate, in writing, a legal or natural person as their legal representative in one of the Member States where the provider offers its services. The Member States may require very large online platforms to designate a legal representative in their Member State.
Amendment 545 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where very large online platforms within the meaning of Article 25 of this Regulation otherwise allow for the dissemination to the public of press publications within the meaning of Article 2(4) of Directive (EU) 2019/790, such platforms shall not remove, disable access to, suspend or otherwise interfere with such content or the related service or suspend or terminate the related account on the basis of the alleged incompatibility of such content with its terms and conditions, unless it is illegal content
Amendment 647 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Amendment 743 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Online platforms shall, where possible, provide trusted flaggers with access to technical means that help them detect illegal content on a large scale.
Amendment 760 #
2020/0361(COD)
(d) where identifiable, the intention of the recipient, individual, entity or complainant.
Amendment 865 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any negative effects for the exercise of the fundamental rights to respect for private and family life, freedom of expression and information, freedom and pluralism of the media, the prohibition of discrimination and the rights of the child, as enshrined in Articles 7, 11, 21 and 24 of the Charter respectively caused by an illegal activity;
Amendment 931 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Very large online platforms that use recommender systems shall set out in their terms and conditions, in a clear, accessible and easily comprehensible manner, the mainshall base the parameters used inof their recommender systems, as well as any options for the recipients of the service to modify or influence those main parameters that they may have made available, including at least one option which is not based on profiling, within the meaning of Article 4 (4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services (P2B) and set them out in their terms and conditions.
Amendment 935 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The parameters used in recommender systems shall always be fair and non-discriminatory.
Amendment 9 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the need to increase the funding for the strategic European neighbourhood, namely Western Balkan countries and the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms, with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of "more for more and less for less"; reminds of the need to implement strict conditionality in regard to financial support;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its support for funding dedicated to supporting human rights worldwide, with a particular focus on the protection of human rights defenders; highlights the importance of election observation missions, including local observers, and calls for an appropriate level of funding;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that various European political leaders have highlighted the importance of significantly advancing the relations with the African continent, and hence stresses the need to adequately match words with deeds and provide adequate funding in order to address the many joint short-, medium-, and long- term challenges and opportunities which Europe and Africa can only tackle together;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 a (new)
Citation -1 a (new)
- having regard to the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement,
Amendment 2 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the European Council conclusions of 19-20 June 2003 and the Thessaloniki Agenda for the Western Balkans,
Amendment 15 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 c (new)
Citation 12 c (new)
- having regard to its recommendation of 19 June 2020 to the Council, the Commission and the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the Western Balkans, following the 2020 summit (2019/2210(INI)),
Amendment 18 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas enlargement is one of the EU’s most effective foreign policy instruments contributing to extending the reach of the Union’s fundamental values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, the rule of law, fostering peace and respect for human rights;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Albania has continued making sustained efforts on its path towards the EU, partly meeting the conditions for holding the first intergovernmental conference;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the merit-based prospect of full EU membership is in the Union's own political, security and economic interests, the quality and dedication to the necessary reforms determine the timetable for accession; whereas consistent efforts on the key reforms require the joint engagement of all stakeholders;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises the importance of the integration process as a catalyst for reforms, and welcomes the support which this process enjoys among the Albanian people;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to improve the visibility and communication concerning EU aid and Union financing in Albania; in this regard, reminds of the performance reward under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance to North Macedonia and Albania and notably the substantial support the EU has provided to the Western Balkans to fight the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the convening of the first intergovernmental conference without further delay once all conditions set by the Council are fulfilled and, following the adoption of the negotiating framework by the Council;
Amendment 64 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that progress in accession under the revised enlargement methodology depends on lasting, in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas, in particularstarting with the rule of law and, the fight agaunctioning of democratic institutions and public administ corruptionration as well as the economy of the candidate country;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the general elections of 25 April 2021 will be key for the country’s democratic consolidation; reminds that free and fair elections are a fundamental prerequisite for EU integration;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of implementing the electoral reform measures codified in July 2020, which are in line with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) ) and Council of Europe recommendations; welcomstresses the commitmentimportance to implement the forthcoming Venice Commission opinion regarding the amendments to the Electoral Code adopted in October 2020; deplores the breach of the 5 June 2020 agreement, and that the Albanian Parliament passed the disputed legislation, despite repeated calls by the international community to await the opinion of the Venice Commission;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for the most pressing recommendations of the Venice Commission to be adopted and implemented in due time before the upcoming general elections;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recalls that the prosecution of vote riggers was a condition set by the Council that Albania need to fulfil prior to opening accession negotiations; is concerned about impunity, as alleged cases have not reached court and no arrests have yet been made;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. EncouraUrges Albania to swiftly complete the relevant steps towards re-establishing the Constitutional Court’s ability to function fully and efficiently, and urges all involved to swiftly conclude the appointment process;
Amendment 107 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the fact that the High Court has partly regained its ability to function and that it has been reviewing more than a thousand cases, and encourages it to make further progress in the appointment of additional judges; underlines the need to support the effective functioning of these institutions by means of adequate human resources and funding;
Amendment 117 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the creation of anti- corruption bodies and the fact that sustained investigations are being carried out by the newlysuch as the established Special Anti- Corruption and Organised Crime Structure (SPAK), and indictments are being handed down by the Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Courts, and; now calls for the courts to be operational and to effectively and proactively address high-level corruption; therefore stresses the need of adequate resources and cooperation between these new structures and with other prosecution and judicial entities; underlines the need to maintain their independence and effectiveness in fighting impunity;
Amendment 120 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Deplores that the overall resources of law enforcement authorities are insufficient;
Amendment 121 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Is concerned about the current practice that the State Police may receive private donations and sponsorship; calls for adequate evaluation and strict regulations to limit the risks of corruption or conflicts of interest;
Amendment 123 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls for concrete integrity plans to be swiftly adopted and implemented within all ministries, as foreseen in the Inter-Sectorial Strategy against corruption and the Action Plan for its implementation;
Amendment 125 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the increase in proactive investigations, prosecutions and final convictions targeting illicit wealth and money laundering, leading to the systematic freezing and seizure of criminal assets, and calls for furtheir further intensificationprosecution and final court convictions of these cases; underlines the extensive money laundering problems notably in the construction and real estate sector;
Amendment 132 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the efforts to dismantle local and international criminal networks, and to eliminate drug production and trafficking, to be intensified further, building on the significant efforts of recent years; welcomes the increased cooperation with Europol and the law enforcement institutions of EU Member States, and encourages the Albanian authorities to swiftly finalise the posting of an Albanian liaison prosecutor to the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust); recommends Albania to adopt a new strategy and action plan on drugs, including to fill-in the legislative gap on drug precursors;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the need for sufficient human, technical and financial resources to relevant actors, such as the Ombudsman and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination (CPD), and their work on human rights promotion and protection;
Amendment 145 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the creation of an effective mechanism for the prevention of gender- based and domestic violence including violence against children, and for protection and support to be given to its victims, combined with the effective and efficient prosecution of its perpetrators;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reminds Albania of its calls for further improvements to be made in the education and health, and the employment rates and living and health conditions of Roma and other ethnicpeople with disabilities and other ethnic minorities, notably the Roma minority - as one of the most marginalized minorities;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes Albania’s efforts in promoting tolerance, inter-religious harmony and addressing prejudice and discrimination, including antisemitism; especially commends the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism, being the first Muslim-majority country to accept the formulation;
Amendment 178 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that border protection and the prevention of cross-border crime, including in cooperation with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), must be a priority and conducted in full respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 183 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the ongoing measures and calls for further progress to be made in considerably reducing irregular migration and the number of unfounded asylum claims by Albanian nationals, including the arrivals of unaccompanied minors, in the EU Member States;
Amendment 191 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls the importance of ensuring quality journalism and media literacy for the functioning of democracy and in tackling disinformation; is very concerned about the nefarious allegations that disinformation is a common bludgeon deployed against investigative journalists, civil society activists and others seeking to hold powerful interests to account;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Expresses grave concern about the proposed measures under the draft media law and welcomes the commitment to adopt amendments only if they are assessed as being fully in line with the Venice Commission’s recommendations; regrets, however, that the Venice Commission recommendations are not yet adopted;
Amendment 208 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Stresses the need to substantiallyEncourages the Albanian authorities to strengthen social care coverage and improve access to social and healthcare services especially for vulnerable communities;
Amendment 226 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Encourages the diversification of energy production, moving fromensuring environmentally sound investments in hydropower towards, wind and solar sources; urges the authorities to minimise the impact on biodiversity by restricting hydropower development in protected areas; underlines the need to improve both environmental and impact assessments across eco- sensitive sectors and boost the prosecution of environmental crimes;
Amendment 253 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Welcomes Albania’s unremittongoing efforts in promoting good neighbourly relations and regional integration;
Amendment 262 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Welcomes Albania’s ongoing full alignment with the common foreign and security policy decisions and declarations since 2012 and its active contribution to the EU crisis management missions and operations; commends Albania’s active participation in military crisis management missions under the common security and defence policy, as well as its active contribution to NATO missions of strategic importance to the EU;
Amendment 343 #
2019/2136(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that strengthening substantial relations with East and Southeast Asia is essential to the EU's rules-based, comprehensive and sustainable Connectivity Strategy; takes note of the military build-up in the region and calls for all parties involved to respect the freedom of navigation, to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait; expresses concern that foreign interferences from autocratic regimes through disinformation and cyber-attacks on the upcoming general elections threaten Asian democracies and regional stability; reiterates its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 11 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)
Citation 25 a (new)
- having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of 24 June 2014 in Case C-658/11, European Parliament, supported by the Commission, against the Council of the European Union;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2135(INI)
4 a. Stresses that strengthening substantial relations with East and Southeast Asia is essential to the EU's rules-based, comprehensive and sustainable Connectivity Strategy; takes note of the military build-up in the region and calls for all parties involved to respect the freedom of navigation, to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait; expresses concern that foreign interferences from autocratic regimes through disinformation and cyber-attacks on the upcoming general elections threaten Asian democracies and regional stability; reiterates its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in defining and strengthening its strategic autonomy;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
The need to develop and strengthen European strategic autonomy
Amendment 106 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the ambition of achieving European strategic autonomy was posited for the first time in the Council Conclusions of 19 and 20 December 2013 and recognised for the first time in June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in the ‘Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’, presented by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on 28 June 2016;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the principle of European's strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and take action on the basis of foreign and security policy considerations where circumstances so require in order to defend its common interests and values;
Amendment 127 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation on the basis of foreign and security policy considerations and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entailmakes an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedomthe existing capacity of the European External Action Service to analyse and take action essential; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partnerthe EU Member States) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;
Amendment 136 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the affirmation of European strategic autonomy depends on the establishment of a comprehensive Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) supported by European defence cooperation in the technological, capability, industrial and operational fields; considers that only practical and flexible cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continentEU’s main security and defence issues;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitivmeets the highest standards, is available and competitive, in order to secure reciprocal access to highly protected armaments markets at the same time;
Amendment 157 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the principle of European's strategic autonomy is a legitimate and necessary ambition and that it must remain a priority objective of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation is a common responsibility of European states;
Amendment 163 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Maintains that European strategic autonomy must take practical form in the areas of foreign and security policy, industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions);
Amendment 174 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that Europe’s defencethe Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) is based largely on the Union’sMember States' capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations on the basis of security policy considerations, including as a last resort by taking military action;
Amendment 188 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an overhaul of theselected instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effective and enhance the security of EU citizens;
Amendment 196 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the Union’s comprehensive commitment in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa through six civilian (EUCAP Mali, EUCAP Niger, EUCAP Somalia) and military (EUTM Mali, EUTM Somalia, ATALANTA) missions; welcomes and encourages the efforts made to regionalise the functioning of civilian missions in the Sahel in the face of security challenges extending beyond those countries where European missions are deployed; criticises, in that connection, the fact that the EEAS laid down no suitable indicators to monitor the outcome of the EUCAP Niger and EUCAP Mali missions and that the monitoring and assessment of the mission activities were inadequate and not geared to the implications;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the swift implementation of the compact on civilian missions adopted in November 2018 by the Council and the Member States with a view to enhancing civilian CSDP resources in order to reach the agreed staffing levels and make the missions more flexible and more operational, a prerequisite for the effectiveness and efficiency of Union action on the ground;
Amendment 223 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes with concern that the effectiveness of the most recent CSDP civilian and military operatmissions has been hampered by persistent structural weaknesses;
Amendment 226 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Deplores the lengthyfact that the need to summon up a common political will means that decision- making and implementation processes run at widely differing speeds; points out that very few recent military operations have been given an executive mandate because of the different speeds at which commitment decisions are made, and calls, in this connection, for changes todecision- making processes could not make up for the lack of political will, and calls, in this connection, on the Member States, when faced with a crisis, to find the political will needed to make active use of CSDP structures and procedures so that missions can be deployed in a more rapid, flexible and coherent manner; notes the use ofcalls on the VP/HR to explain to Parliament the thinking behind what is clearly a new crisis- management tool –, namely the launching of mini-missions under Article 28 TEU – with a view to responding to crises more quickly and flexibly;
Amendment 244 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the recurring problem faced by third-country armed forces of a lack of equipment, which is an obstacle to the success of training missions; notes the difficulty of supplying suitable equipment in a timely manner (binding public procurement procedures to be followed, etc.); believes that achieving positive results in terms of training and advice for third-country armies is extremely difficult in the long term without the capacity to back up such efforts with worthwhile and coordinated equipment programmes; welcomes the Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which resulted in the revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (‘IcSP+’) in 2017 so as to provide funding for training and the supply of non- lethal equipment to third countries’ armed forces; notes that, to date, three projects have been carried out, in Mali, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso; highlights the strong demand from local populations for support in the area of training and equipment supply;
Amendment 245 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is concerned at the problem of force generation, in particular when launching military missions; stresses that EUTM Somalia is struggling to bring together the necessary forces; notes that the last general force generation conference on 4 June 2019 raised the possibility of the mission failing owing to a lack of personnel; notes that the Union’s current military operations involve on average only a dozen or so Member States; stresses that the competence, professionalism and dedication of personnel on the ground are key to the success of a mission; calls on the Member States to make a stronger commitment as regards the quality of personnel deployed on missions, and on the EEAS and the CommissionMember States to fill more of the posts assigned to missions;
Amendment 247 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. QuestiCalls ons the appropriateness of continuing certain missionsCouncil to explain why certain missions are continuing even though they have already achieved their limited military or civilian purpose; believes that the Union should concentrate its efforts on missions where it generates the highest added value;
Amendment 264 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Supports the creation of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) for executive missions to enable all CSDP military operations to be carried out; calls for enhanced cooperation between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability; draws attention to the problems of recruitment and resource provision, which need to be overcome in order for the MPCC to be fully effective; calls on the EEAS to transform the MPCC from a virtual entity,Member States and the EEAS to end the artificial restriction of the MPCC to non-executive missions with multiple-assignment posts, and transform it into a robust civilian- military entity which can plan and conduct operations;
Amendment 270 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Notes the failure ofat the Union’s battlegroup projects have been used only to transform European armed forces; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to opposition on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency;
Amendment 279 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), which has been invoked once, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States in the common fight against terrorismresponse to an armed attack on the territory of a Member State; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; calls for a more operational implementation of this instrument;
Amendment 292 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CFSP and CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives;
Amendment 309 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; calls, in that connection, on the Member States to invest the additional funding intelligently in cooperative programmes; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level;
Amendment 323 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes with satisfaction the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF and subsequently the approval of the European Parliament;
Amendment 334 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and cooperative arms programmes to develop capabilities, and would support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of cooperative defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; welcomes the results of the EU-funded pilot projects EuroSWARM and SPIDER; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;
Amendment 342 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the effective implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an important step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role that PESCO can play in structuring European demand; calls on the Council to explain to what extent Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2315 of 11 December 2017, which was adopted by a qualified majority, and its Article 8(2), do not conflict with Article 41(2) TEU, which requires unanimity; notes that a significant number of EDIDP- eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF;
Amendment 348 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Highlights the close link between PESCO, with the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) launched in 2017, and the EDF for enhancing the Member States’ defence capabilities; criticises once again the fact that, so far, there has been no strategic justification of the measures in the light of defence policy considerations; calls, in this regard, on the Council and the Commission, jointly with the European Parliament, to draw up an EU White Paper on Security and Defence as an Interinstitutional Agreement and a strategic paper on the defence industry for the period 2021- 2027; stresses that new projects should be covered by the Capability Development Plan (CDP), which will serve to foster cooperation between Member States with a view to closing the capability gap through the work of the European Defence Agency; considers that the CARD should make an effective contribution to harmonising the investments and capabilities of national armed forces in an effective manner, guaranteeing the Union’s strategic and operational autonomy and allowing Member States to invest more efficiently in defence;
Amendment 359 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 PESCO projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; calls on the HR/VP to immediately inform the European Parliament which PESCO projects are to be terminated early and of the grounds for terminating them; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; draws attention, in this connection, to the rights of the European Parliament arising from the judgment in Case C-658/11; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;
Amendment 372 #
2019/2135(INI)
46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; calls on the European Commission to make the participation of third countries conditional on reciprocal opening up of the arms market; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to promote defence material which can be deployed and to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;
Amendment 379 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Hopes that decisions on the participation of third parties in PESCO projects will under no circumstances undermine the conditions agreed in the negotiations on the EDF and the EDIDP, given the purely European nature of the financing of these programmesas the financing of these programmes underlines their European added value;
Amendment 480 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for the Defence Industry and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);
Amendment 18 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CRecalls the importance of a stable European neighbourhood, and highlights in particular the need to support key countries, such as Ukraine, Moldova, Tunisia and Georgia, which all have shown significant progress that should be acknowledged and supported; calls for reversing the proposed budget cuts for the countries in the Southern Neighbourhood under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI); reiterates that contributions from ENI to the Syria pledge and the EU Trust Fund for Africa must not come at the expense of the ENI core priorities and calls for these additional commitments to be fully offset by reinforcements;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the pledges made at the Brussels III Conference “Supporting the future of Syria and the Region” and highlights that beyond the allocated EUR 560 million the EU must commit to a long and stable involvement in the region;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the EUR 255 million foreseen for the European Defence Industrial Development Cooperation (EDIDP) and recalls the important role the European Defence Fund (EDF) must play in future budgets, notably the next MFF.
Amendment 52 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Points to the fact that unforeseen crises require flexibility and room for manoeuvre in the budget and hence reminds of the need to be prepared and capable of action in a swift and effective way if needed.
Amendment 57 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Notes the small increase of funding for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) and points among others to the important role of enhancing the EU’s Electoral Observation Missions (EOM).
Amendment 58 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Highlights the important role of EOMs in strengthening democratic institutions and building public confidence in electoral processes, thus promoting stability and reinforcing other foreign policy objectives, including peace building.
Amendment 59 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Recalls that the current budget proposal is based on a budget with full contributions by the United Kingdom throughout the year 2020;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5 f. Recalls that countries in the Southern neighbourhood are facing enormous pressure as a result of tumultuous developments in the region, including the conflicts in Syria and Libya, the rise of extremism and the related refugee and migrant movements, and believes that more efforts and funding for confidence building measures could be a way to address the current problems.
Amendment 61 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5 g. Further recalls that given the increasing deterioration in the security environment at the EU’s Eastern borders it is important to continue confidence building with the Eastern partners and provide sufficient funding to support stability and democracy building in the region, in particular as regards Ukraine and the persisting conflict situation in Eastern Ukraine.
Amendment 62 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5 h. Highlights that in a world full of intensifying and new challenges, the EEAS can only fulfil its role and live up to its mandate if it is adequately funded and staffed, and hence welcomes the EEAS proposal for new posts, in particular in the fields of Strategic Communication and CSDP.
Amendment 34 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The Commission is to mandate CEN to work out a PEMS-Performance Standard for determination of individual error margins of PEM-Systems. Before applying a PEMS-Performance Standard, the Commission is committed to keeping the error margin under annual review and to update them only once improvements in the measuring technology have been made.
Amendment 76 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1
Annex – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
Annex I – table 2a
Annex I – table 2a
Table 2a: Real Driving Emissions Conformity Factors (0a) Oxides of Number of Carbon Total Combined nitrogen (NOx) particles (PN) monoxide hydrocarbons hydrocarbons (CO)(1) (THC) and oxides of nitrogen (THC + NOx) CFpollutant-final (2) 1.43 1.5 CF pollutant-temp 2.1 1.5 (3) (0a) In order to verify an individual error margin of PEM-Systems to complement or replace the margins in Table 2a in Annex to this Regulation, the Commission shall take into account any CEN standards that determine a PEMS-Performance standard with respect to measuring NOx and PN. (1) CO emissions shall be measured and recorded for all RDE tests. (2) CF pollutant-final is the conformity factor used to determine compliance with the Euro 6 emission limits by taking into account the technical uncertainties linked with the use of the Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS). (3)CF pollutant-temp is the temporary conformity factor that may be used upon request of the manufacturer as an alternative to CFpollutant-final during a period of 5 years and 4 months following the dates specified in Article 10(4) and (5).”
Amendment 2 #
2018/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the steps Uzbekistan made towards a more open society and towards more openness in relations with its neighbours since independence from the Soviet Union,
Amendment 88 #
2018/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Point i a (new)
Point i a (new)
(ia) urge the authorities to provide the necessary support and seek the contribution and support of international partners to enable the Republic of Karakalpakstan to tackle the economic, social and health-related consequences of the Aral Sea environmental disaster;
Amendment 96 #
2018/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Point p a (new)
Point p a (new)
(pa) acknowledge the role, which Uzbekistan can assume, of an important cultural and political bridge between Europe and Asia, enhancing cooperation in education, science and culture;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Point t a (new)
Point t a (new)
(ta) ensure that non-governmental organisations are provided unimpeded opportunities in line with international standards to register and operate, including foreign institutions and independent political foundations, so that the government's measures following the Presidential Decree of May 2018 towards simplifying the procedure for receipt of funding and registration of NGOs are completed with all necessary steps and can be implemented in practice;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 5 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the situation in Libya is highly fragile and the country is facing a number of complex, interrelated challenges regarding political stability, economic development, and security;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas EU action is showing result on the migration front taking into account that figures went down one third at the end of 2017 compared to 2016 and whereas for the early months of 2018 the figures are down 50 per cent compared with the numbers of the same period last year;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU should communicate more proactively on its diplomatic efforts and its large financial contribution to the consolidation of the security and socio-economic situation in Libya;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas daily life of ordinary Libyans is characterised by ever more difficult living circumstances, further complicated by a cash crisis, water cuts and frequent power outages and the health care system of the country is widely catastrophic;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas the political climate in Libya is characterised by a deep mistrust between the main political and military actors from different regions;
Amendment 20 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B g (new)
Recital B g (new)
Bg. whereas Russia maintains contacts with many key actors in Libya but uncertainty about Russia's long term motives and interests in Libya persists;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Libyan Political Agreement and the UN Action Plan for Libya constitute currently the only viable framework for a solution to the crisis;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to work for means to foster institution building, the build-up of a true civil society, as well jump-starting the economy, and move away from an overly stretched public service and foster sustainable private sector development, which are necessary to ensure long term stability and prosperity in the country;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) to support Libyan efforts to work on a new constitutional order which should include a formula for the just distribution of oil wealth as well as a clear division of task and obligations of the historic regions on the one side and an eventual national government on the other side; to recall that such a new constitution, which in part could be inspired by elements of the amended 1963 constitution, would help efforts to reach country-wide elections which should be held only once the necessary conditions are truly met to ensure a high turnout and public acceptance;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to further reflect on and discussprioritize within the EU institutions how to better to address all aspects of the Libyan conflict, including bywhich tools and instruments to involve in these efforts and in which sectors to engage, in addition to devoting greater attention to local dynamics, and to show unity of purpose and initiative among all institutions and the Member States in order to ensure coherence of the measures by all actors involved;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to enhance its presence, visibility and understanding of the complexity of the situation in the country by re- establishing the EU delegation in Tripoli and by returning permanent EU staff to the delegation;
Amendment 69 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to continue to emphasise that there can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis and to reaffirm the need for all parties and armed groups in Libya to refrain from violent rhetoric and from the use of violence, and to demobilise and commit to a peaceful solution to the conflict, thus avoiding further damage and loss of life; considers that negotiations should serve tosupporting the objectives of disarming, demobilising, and reintegrating members of armed groups into the society, while unifying the Libyan security forces from all regions in order to build a civilian- controlled national security architecture, and under the Government of National Accord; considers that negotiations should lead to the signing of a protocol that commits all armed groups to renouncing the use of force and violence, and the withdrawal of all heavy weapons from the cities; believes that the signing of such a protocol should bring about economic and financial incentives and prompt the signatories to work towards building the new institutions of state;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) to intensify diplomatic efforts with all local actors in order to work for a number of regional ceasefires, which ideally will be culminating in a country- wide ceasefire, which is the precondition for any successful stabilisation efforts;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to intensify cooperation with all international organisations and other actors on the ground in order to strengthen the coherence of international action; to step up diplomatic efforts with all regional actors and neighbouring countries, especially Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt as well as with Turkey, Qatar and the UAE, to ensure they contribute to a positive solution to the crisis in Libya in line with the UN Action Plan – the only possible framework for a solution to the crisis;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) to reflect on the crisis in Libya in a wider, regional and pan-African context, bearing in mind that Libya is key to the stability of North Africa and the Sahel; to consider, as part of this reflection, the impact of the situation in Libya on the dynamics and challenges with which the EU is confronted; to develop a comprehensive policy towards Libya which takes into account the regional and pan-African perspective and encompasses development policies, migration policies, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, security, the fight against terrorism and countering violent extremism; to ensure that this policy is backed by adequate and sufficient funding for its implementation, including the next Multiannual Financial Framework, in order to yield concrete results;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) to ensure that EU funds are effectively deployed in projects that help the Libyan population and civil society and that adequate support is provided to municipalities in their provision of essential services and in building local governance, so as to ensure basic living standards for the population; to increase humanitarian support to all parts of the country, in particular regarding health care; to support the construction and maintenance of power plants and the country´s power grid, to ensure coordination between central authorities and local municipalities in order to identify the priorities to invest in; to promote projects that foster locally embedded dialogue and conflict-resolution mechanisms, involving young people in particular; to ensure the money under the EU Emergency Trust Fund is only granted when accompanied by a sound analysis of local authorities and recipients;
Amendment 118 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) to accelerate efforts regarding the UNHCR emergency evacuation mechanism funded by the EU that has allowed around 1000 most vulnerable refugees in need of protection to be evacuated from Libya; encourage the Libyan counterparts to expand the current number of nationalities which Libya currently allows UNHCR to work with;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(ib) to continue its support for voluntary returns of Africans from Libya to their home countries, conducted by IOM and funded by the EU, and to work with Libyan counterparts on the issue of exit visas that are one of the barriers in realisation of such voluntary departure/returns of migrants;
Amendment 131 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) to further develop its efforts against all acts of people smuggling and human trafficking into, through and from the Libyan territory and off the coast of Libya which undermines the process of stabilisation of Libya and endangers the lives of thousands of people; in that sense to ensure continuity of EU contribution to countering these problems by assisting Libyan counterparts in building the long- needed capacity to secure its land and sea borders and engaging with the Libyan authorities to put in place a comprehensive border management strategy;
Amendment 136 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(j b) to support engagement with Libyan coastguard which allowed nearly 19 thousand migrants to be rescued in Libyan territorial waters between January and the end of October 2017; to assist the Libyan authorities in notifying formally their Search and Rescue (SAR) area, to put in place a set of clear standard operating procedures for disembarkation and to ensure a functioning monitoring system of the Libyan coast guard; to further engage with Libyan authorities to step up preparatory works on a maritime rescue coordination centre in Libya with the aim to enhance their search and rescue capacity; to ensure continuation of specialised training provided by IOM and UNHCR to the Libyan Coast Guard on the international protection, refugee law and human rights;
Amendment 147 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) to investigate thoroughly the allegations about abuses and inhuman treatment of migrants and refugees in Libya by criminal groups; to devise initiatives to prevent any such incidents from occurring in the future and to close as soon as possible those facilities which are found not to be in line with international standards or where appropriate to convert them into reception centres or safe spaces; to ensure that migrants are treated in a manner accordant with the relevant international human rights instruments and to allocate the necessary funding from the EU budget; to ensure that the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya is actively contributing to developing the capacities of the Libyan authorities, notably the Libyan Coast Guard, in line with the highest standards of international law; EUBAM should also provide support to the authorities on issues such as a comprehensive border management strategy, the engagement with neighbouring countries; to help Libyan authorities to strengthen protection of its southern borders and to continue successful cooperation with Niger which has already allowed the flows coming into Libya from Niger to be reduced significantly;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cyber defence and deterrence of Europe’s armed forces has become one of the critical issues in debates about defence modernisation and Europe’s common defence efforts;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas several Member States have invested substantially in setting up well-staffed cyber commands to meet these new challenges; whereas cyber defence isand deterrence are an activity that can best be tackled cooperatively as its operational domain recognises neither national nor organisational boundaries;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas while cyber defence remains a core competence of the Member States, the EU has a vital role to play in ensuring that these new endeavours are closely coordinated from the start to avoid the inefficiencies that mark many traditional defence efforts; whereas a credible cyber defence and deterrence is needed for achieving effective cybersecurity for the EU and a substantial cyber defence capabilcity is a necessary part of the development of the European Defence Union;
Amendment 55 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas both Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and the European Defence Fund (EDF) are new initiatives with the necessary scope to foster an ecosystem that can provide opportunities for SMEs and startup companies, and to facilitate cooperative projects in the cyber defence domain;
Amendment 67 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EDA has launched a number of projects to meet Member States’ need for cyber defence capability development, including on education and, training and doctrine-support;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Capability development for cyber defence deterrence
Amendment 177 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Cyber defence education and, training and doctrine-support
Amendment 187 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly supports the Military Erasmus initiative aimed at enhancing the interoperability of the armed forces of the Member States through an increased exchange of young officers; stresses that there is a need for more experts in the cyber defence domain; calls on the military academies to pay more attention to, and create more possibilities in, the field of cyber defence education, so that we can increase our cyber talent pool available for CSDP mission’s needs;
Amendment 214 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Council to consider, working with other relevant EU institutions and structures, ways to provide, at the earliest convenience possible, Union-level support for integrating the cyber domain into Member States military doctrines, in a harmonized manner, and in close cooperation with NATO;
Amendment 216 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for identifying new initiatives to further cooperation between EU and NATO, taking into account as well the possibilities of cooperating within the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence and the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Academy which aims to increase the training capabilities on IT and cyber systems, both software and hardware regarding cyber defence, including a dialogue with NATO on the possibility of EU joining the Centre as a party to increase complementarity and collaboration for the good of citizens in both the EU and NATO; welcomes the recent creation of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats;
Amendment 266 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses the need to strengthen cyber-diplomacy as a cross-sectional task in the EU’s foreign policy and its capacities and instruments across the board, so that they can effectively reinforce the EU’s norms and values, as well as lead to the reaching of consensus on the rules, norms and enforcement measures in cyberspace globally;
Amendment 276 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. CAlso calls on the strengthening of the EU’s cyber diplomacy capacity and instruments across the board, so that they can effectively reinforce the EU’s norms and values, as well as help the parties concerned to reach consensus on rules, norms and enforcement measures in cyberspace globally;
Amendment 293 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recalls the importance of R&D, in particular in the light of the high-level security requirements in the defence market; urges the EU and the Member States to give more practical support to the EU cyber-security industry, in particular SMEs and start-ups (key sources of innovative solutions in the area of cyber defence), and to promote closer cooperation with university research organisations and large players with a view to reducing dependencies on cyber security products form external sources and to creating a strategic supply chain inside the EU; notes, in this context, the valuable contribution that can be made by the future EDF and other instruments under the MFF;
Amendment 309 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the EEAS and EDA, in close cooperation with the Commission, to take work forward on the update ofrevise the EU Cyber Defence Policy Framework to ensure that it remainsbetter define the roles and responsibilities between the EU institutions, agencies and member states, within a common governance framework, in order to be fit for purpose as the relevant policy support mechanism for achieving the EU’s cyber defence objectives;
Amendment 325 #
Amendment 326 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Member States to have more ambitious cooperation in the cyber domain within PESCO; suggests to Member States to launch a new PESCO cyber cooperative programme in order to support quick and effective planning, command and control of present and future EU operations and missions; notes that this should lead to better coordination of operational capacities in cyberspace and may lead to the development of a common cyber defence command when the European Council so decides;
Amendment 327 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Repeats its call on the Member States and the VP/HR to present an EU White Book on Security and Defence; calls on the Member States and the VP/HR to make cyber defence and deterrence a corner stone of the White Book covering both the protection of the cyber domain for operations laid down in article 43 and common defence laid down in Article 42(7) TEU;
Amendment 328 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
31c. Notes that the new PESCO cyber cooperative programme should be led by both high-ranking military and civilian staff from each member state, on a rotating basis, and be accountable to the EU ministers of defence in the PESCO format and the VP/HR , in order to foster the principles of trust among member states and EU institutions and agencies concerning the sharing of information and intelligence;
Amendment 329 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 d (new)
Paragraph 31 d (new)
31d. Repeats its call to create an EU Council on Defence built out of the existing EDA ministerial Steering Board and the PESCO format of the EU ministers of defence, in order to guarantee prioritization, operationalization of resources and effective cooperation and integration among Member States;
Amendment 330 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 e (new)
Paragraph 31 e (new)
31e. Repeats its call to create a Directorate-General (DG) on defence and space within the European Commission; calls on the Commission to concentrate the defence against Cyber attacks in this future DG in order to protect EU data links and own space capabilities, e.g. Copernicus and Galileo;
Amendment 331 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 f (new)
Paragraph 31 f (new)
31f. Recalls the need to ensure that the European Defence fund is kept on, or even boosted in the next multi-annual financial framework, with a sufficient budget for Cyber defence;
Amendment 332 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 g (new)
Paragraph 31 g (new)
31g. Calls for increased resources to modernize and streamline cyber security and intelligence dissemination between the European External Action Service/European Union Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN), Council and Commission;
Amendment 61 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security and defence interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence research and capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence research and capability shortfalls are identified in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework notably through Overarching Strategic Research Agenda and the Capability Development PlanMechanism (CDM). Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through identifying and taking forward opportunities for enhanced cooperation with a view to fulfilling the EU level of ambition on security and defence. Where appropriate, regional and international priorities, including those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation context, may also be taken into account if they are in line with Union priorities and do not prevent any Member State or an associated country from participating, while also taking into account that unnecessary duplication should be avoided.
Amendment 90 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Fund is to enable the Union to apply its competence to define and implement a common foreign and security policy, including the progressive framing of a common defence policy, and to foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of the European defence industry, by supporting collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation between legal entities throughout the Union, including SMEs and mid-caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation, research and technological development, at each stage of the industrial life cycle, thus contributing to the Union strategic autonomy. The Fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the Union and its autonomy, in particular in technological and industrial terms.
Amendment 99 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) support collaborative development projects of defence products and technologies consistent with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and in particular in the context of the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM), thus contributing to greater efficiency of defence spending within the Union, achieving greater economies of scale, reducing the risk of unnecessary duplication and as such reducing the fragmentation of defence products and technologies throughout the Union. Ultimately, the Fund will lead to greater interoperability between Member States' capabilities.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall award funding through open and public consultations on the areas of intervention defined in the work programmes taking into consideration the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM).
Amendment 151 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security and defence interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence research and capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence research and capability shortfalls are identified in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework notably through Overarching Strategic Research Agenda and the Capability Development PlanMechanism (CDM). Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through identifying and taking forward opportunities for enhanced cooperation with a view to fulfilling the EU level of ambition on security and defence. Where appropriate, regional and international priorities, including those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation context, may also be taken into account if they are in line with Union priorities and do not prevent any Member State or an associated country from participating, while also taking into account that unnecessary duplication should be avoided.
Amendment 179 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Fund is to enable the Union to apply its competence to define and implement a common foreign and security policy, including the progressive framing of a common defence policy, and to foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of the European defence industry, by supporting collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation between legal entities throughout the Union, including SMEs and mid-caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation, research and technological development, at each stage of the industrial life cycle, thus contributing to the Union strategic autonomy. The Fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the Union and its autonomy, in particular in technological and industrial terms.
Amendment 189 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) support collaborative development projects of defence products and technologies consistent with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and in particular in the context of the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM), thus contributing to greater efficiency of defence spending within the Union, achieving greater economies of scale, reducing the risk of unnecessary duplication and as such reducing the fragmentation of defence products and technologies throughout the Union. Ultimately, the Fund will lead to greater interoperability between Member States' capabilities.
Amendment 206 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. If Union assistance is provided in the form of public procurement of a study, results shall be owned by the Union. Member States and associated countries shall enjoy access rights to the results, free of charge, upon their explicit request.
Amendment 213 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a In order to respond to increased instability and conflicts in the Union's neighbourhood and to new security risks and geopolitical threats, Member States and the EU institutions need to identify common risks and threats and define common security interests, strategies and required capabilities which could be identified via an EU White Book on Security and Defence as well as via established procedures such as the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM);
Amendment 223 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall award funding through open and public consultations on the areas of intervention defined in the work programmes taking into consideration the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM).
Amendment 224 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The Fund shall be implemented by annual or multi annual work programmes established in accordance with Article [110] of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operations. For the establishment of the work programme input from the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM) shall be taken into consideration.
Amendment 234 #
2018/0254(COD)
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. Where the Committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and the third sub- paragraph of Article 5 (4) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 239 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Independent experts shall be Union's citizens identified and selected on the basis ofidentified on the basis of excellence based on calls for expressions of interest addressed to relevant organisations such as Ministries of Defence and subordinated agencies, research institutes, universities, business associations or enterprises of the defence sector with a view to establishing a list of experts. By derogation from Article [237] of the Financial Regulation, this list shall not be made public.
Amendment 407 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a In order to respond to increased instability and conflicts in the Union's neighbourhood and to new security risks and geopolitical threats, Member States and the EU institutions need to identify common risks and threats and define common security interests, strategies and required capabilities which could be identified via an EU White Book on Security and Defence as well as via established procedures such as the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM);
Amendment 419 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The Fund shall be implemented by annual or multi annual work programmes established in accordance with Article [110] of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operations. For the establishment of the work programme input from the Capability Development Mechanism (CDM) shall be taken into consideration.
Amendment 431 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. Where the Committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and the third sub- paragraph of Article 5 (4) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 436 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Independent experts shall be Union's citizens identified and selected on the basis ofidentified on the basis of excellence based on calls for expressions of interest addressed to relevant organisations such as Ministries of Defence and subordinated agencies, research institutes, universities, business associations or enterprises of the defence sector with a view to establishing a list of experts. By derogation from Article [237] of the Financial Regulation, this list shall not be made public.
Amendment 539 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The types of financing and the methods of implementapplication under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability topartner’s needs, preferences and specific context, their relevance, sustainability and ability to comply with the development effectiveness principles, achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/10461a of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘the Financial Regulation’). The role of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) as a foundation mandated through the European institutions for the support of democracy, civil society and human rights worldwide should be strengthened and increased under this Regulation. The EED should be given the administrative flexibility and the financial opportunities to disburse targeted grants to civil society actors in the European Neighbourhood standing for the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy – notably where it concerns the development of democracy, human rights, free elections and the rule of law as referred to in Article 17/18 of this Regulation.
Amendment 674 #
2018/0243(COD)
– Human Rights and Democracy EUR 1 500 million,2 000 million (1 770 million in 2018 prices), [2,15 %], of which 1 000 million for democracy-related actions including up to 25 % to be devoted to the funding of EU Election Observation Missions and 1 000 million for human rights-related actions.
Amendment 775 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Amendment 782 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 b (new)
Article 9 b (new)
Article 9 b Scope of the thematic programmes 1. Thematic programmes shall cover the following areas of intervention: (a) Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms and Democracy: - protecting and promoting human rights and human rights defenders in countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk, including through addressing urgent protection needs of human rights defenders in a flexible and comprehensive manner. - upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, contributing to forging societies in which participation, non-discrimination, equality, social justice and accountability prevails. - consolidating and supporting democracy addressing all aspects of democratic governance, and supporting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes, in particular by means of EU Election Observation Missions (EU EOMs). - supporting the fundamental right to vote and to be elected through the support of citizen election observation organisations and their regional networks worldwide. - promoting effective multilateralism and strategic partnerships contributing to reinforcing capacities of international, regional and national frameworks and empowering local actors in promoting and protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law. - fostering new cross-regional synergies and networking among local civil societies and between civil society and other relevant human rights bodies and mechanisms so as to maximise the sharing of best practices on human rights and democracy, and create positive dynamics .(b) Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities: - supporting inclusive, participatory,empowered and independent civil society in partner countries; - promoting dialogue with and between civil society organisations; - supporting capacity building of local authorities and mobilising their expertise to promote a territorial approach to development; - increasing awareness, knowledge and engagement of Union citizens about objectives specified in Article 3 of this Regulation. (c) Stability and Peace: - assistance for conflict prevention, peace- building and crisis preparedness; - assistance in addressing global and trans-regional threats and emerging threats; (d) global challenges: - health, - education, - women, - children and youth, - migration and forced displacement, - decent work, social protection and inequality, - culture, - ensuring a healthy environment and tackling climate change, - sustainable energy, - sustainable and inclusive growth, decent jobs and private sector engagement, - food and nutrition, - promoting inclusive societies, good economic governance, and transparent public finance management. (e) Foreign Policy Needs and Priorities: - providing support for the Union's bilateral, regional and inter-regional cooperation strategies, promoting policy dialogue and developing collective approaches and responses to challenges of global concern; - providing support for Union trade policy; - contributing to the implementation of the international dimension of internal Union policies and promoting the widespread understanding and visibility of the Union and of its role on the world scene; 2. Further details of the areas of cooperation referred to in paragraph 3 are set out in Annex III.
Amendment 1062 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – introductory part
Annex II – part A – point 1 – introductory part
1. Good governance, democracy, rule of law and human rights (indicative financial allocation: at least 20%)
Amendment 1222 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 a (new)
Annex III – point 1 a (new)
1a. The focus is on democracy and human rights issues, which cannot be addressed by geographic or other thematic programmes due to their sensitive character or emergency nature. In such cases, the priority shall be to promote respect for the relevant international law and to provide tangible support and means of action to local civil society and political actors carried out in very difficult circumstances. Special attention shall be paid to protecting and promoting human rights and human rights defenders in countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk, including by addressing urgent protection needs of human rights defenders in a flexible and comprehensive manner, including a specific human rights defenders protection mechanism.
Amendment 1224 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 b (new)
Annex III – point 1 b (new)
1b. Consolidating and supporting democracy, addressing all aspects of democratic governance, including reinforcing democratic pluralism, enhancing citizen participation, creating an enabling environment for civil society and supporting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes throughout the entire electoral cycle. Democracy shall be strengthened by upholding the main pillars of democratic systems, including the rule of law, democratic norms and values, independent media, pluralistic, accountable and inclusive institutions including political parties and parliaments, and the fight against corruption. Election observation plays a full part in the wider support of the democratic processes. Within that context, EU election observation, including the follow-up of recommendations of EU EOMs shall continue to be an important component of the programme as well as the follow-up to recommendations of EU EOMs.
Amendment 1225 #
2018/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 c (new)
Annex III – point 1 c (new)
1c. Consolidating and supporting democracy, addressing all aspects of democratic governance, and supporting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes, in particular by means of EU EOMs. Democracy shall be strengthened by upholding the main pillars of democratic systems, including the rule of law, democratic norms and values, independent media, accountable and inclusive institutions including political parties and parliaments, and the fight against corruption. Election observation plays a full part in the wider support of the democratic processes. Within that context, EU election observation shall continue to be a major component of the programme as well as the follow-up to recommendations of EU EOMs. The capacity and visibility of citizen election observation organisations in the European Neighbourhood East and South and of the respective regional platform organisations shall be strengthened through the introduction of a sustainable peer-learning programme for independent, non-partisan citizen election observation organisations. This programme will improve the capacities of domestic citizen election observation organisations, provide voter education, media literacy, programmes for the monitoring of the implementation of domestic and international election observation missions’ recommendations, will defend credibility and trust in the institutes of election and of election observation. The programme shall be managed and guided by the European Endowment for Democracy and shall be earmarked with a funding of not less than 10 mio € annually.
Amendment 17 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation and to guarantee the security of its citizens and territory, the Union needs an up-to-date, resilient and high-performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the Union and all its regions, in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors. Those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons, goods, capital and services. The trans-European networks should facilitate cross-border connections, foster greater economic, social and territorial cohesion, foster military mobility and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change.
Amendment 27 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the cross-border links and the missing links and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and, to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability and enabling dual use of infrastructure by integrating the military mobility needs into the TEN-T networks.
Amendment 31 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Following the Joint Communication on improving military mobility in the European Union of November 20179 , the Action Plan on Military Mobility adopted on 28 March 2018 by the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy10 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and TEN- T, with the overall view of protecting and defending citizens and Member States territory, meaning improving mobility and military mobility across the Union and by that enhancing the EU's preparedness and increasing the EU's deterrence posture in the face of potential adversaries and crisis situations with the strategic aim of contributing to achieving the EU level of ambition in defence and security policy. By means of the Action Plan on Military Mobility, military mobility will be facilitated through concrete measures in a number of areas, in close cooperation and coordination between relevant institutions. The Member States should take the lead in coordinating the efforts to ensure full complementarity, especially vis-à-vis relevant actors, such as NATO, and in coordination with efforts under the Permanent Structured Cooperation. The Action Plan indicates that by mid- 2018, the Council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that, by 2019 the Commission services will identify the parts of the trans-European transport network suitable for military transport, including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure and bridging the gap for existing, but not yet constructed infrastructure projects. Union funding for the implementation of the dual-use projects should be implemented through the Programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the Action Plan. __________________ 9 JOIN(2017) 41 10 JOIN(2018) 5
Amendment 37 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure. The digitalisation of European industry and the modernisation of sectors like such as transport, energy, healthcare, security, defence and public administration depend on universal access to reliable, affordable, resilient, high and very high capacity networks. Digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic, social and territorial divides, supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities. The scope of intervention of the Programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large. Therefore, it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet Union's digital single market objectives, and to repeal Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 __________________ 14 Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans- European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14).
Amendment 42 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The Union should seek coherence and synergies with the Union programmes for external policies, including pre- accession assistance following the engagements taken in the context of the Communication "A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans"23. __________________ 23 and the future Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument. __________________ 23 COM(2018) 65 COM(2018) 65
Amendment 60 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Integration of military mobility needs into the TEN-T networks Proposals including only actions connected with military mobility shall be eligible in case of adding to an existing civil infrastructure, and bridging the gap for existing, but not yet constructed infrastructure projects.
Amendment 21 #
2018/0058(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A pre-condition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance (MFA) should be that Ukraine fulfils the conditions attached to past and forthcoming MFA programmes, notably those related to the fight against corruption, and respects effective democratic mechanisms –, including a multi- party parliamentary system – and the rule of law, which should be supported by an independent judiciary capable of effectively fighting corruption, and guarantees respect for human rights. In addition, the specific objectives of the Union’s macro-financial assistance should strengthen the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in Ukraine, and should promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth, employment creation and fiscal consolidation. Both the fulfilment of the preconditions and the achievement of those objectives should be regularly monitored by the Commission and the European External Action Service throughout the life-cycle of the MFA. The disbursement of the first instalment of financial support should be made available only after the outstanding policy measures which were attached to the final instalment of the previous MFA programme have been fully implemented. The Commission should provide a public assessment of the fulfilment of that precondition, including a clear indication of the benchmarks used.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0058(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. A pre-condition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance shall be that Ukraine respectsMFA shall be that Ukraine fulfils the conditions attached to past and forthcoming MFA programmes, notably those related to the fight against corruption, effective democratic mechanisms –, including a multi-party parliamentary system – and the rule of law, and guarantees respect for human rights.
Amendment 41 #
2018/0058(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Memorandum of Understanding between the European Union and Ukraine shall therefore indicate as preconditions for the disbursement of instalments under the MFA IV programme, amongst others, that: (a) legislation is adopted on the establishment and functioning of the anti-corruption court, which is in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission, most notably on the competences of the court, the eligibility and competences of candidates for the post of judge, the candidate selection process, which shall involve the participation of international experts and the status of the judges; (b) civil society activists working in the field of anti- corruption are exempted from e- declarations of assets; (c) the composition of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine reflects a political balance representing all relevant political forces, notably those represented in the Verkhovna Rada, and is replicated in the composition of all District Election Commissions as well as in all Precinct Election Commissions;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas while Ukraine has been making progress on the path towards European integration, there have been both important achievements and difficult tasks alike at one year before the end of the first electoral period after the Revolution of Dignity, with the great support lent by voters to modernisation and reform marred by frustration at dire personal economic circumstances and corruption within state bodies;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas while condemning the continued Russian aggression in Eastern Ukraine and Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea, it is to be recognised that Ukraine is facing challenges of a transformational nature in an environment of warfare and destabilisation attempts;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas legacies of the past, namely legal uncertainty and a vast number of partially contradicting laws, corruption, weak public institutions, nepotism, lack of clear processes and coordinating institutions in implementing the AA, hamper the institutional reforms in Ukraine; whilst Ukraine’s reform agenda should focus on cross cutting themes of decentralisation, public administration reform, deregulation and de-oligarchisation;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas communication efforts on the living and dynamic nature of the Association Agreement and the nature, content and benefit of related reforms for the citizens must be improved and intensified to secure public acceptance of, and reach public trust in the necessary steps of Ukraine's European path;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the legislative roadmap designed to address the ambitious scope of the AA and emphasises that both quality legislation and continuous will and capacity for proper implementation remain essential to make a real difference for the citizens;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned of lacking tools and resources at the Government’s Bureau for European Integration and Government Office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, including its necessary formal status, personnel and budget to handle a mandate of this size and complexity; highlights the lack of criteria for evaluating the degree of compliance between domestic legal acts and EU law;
Amendment 58 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Draws attention to the European Parliament Mission’s report on Internal Reform and Capacity-Building recommendations for the approximation of the Ukrainian legislation to the EU acquis, most of which have yet to be enacted;
Amendment 59 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Points out the need to amend Rada Rules of Procedures to streamline and prioritise the consideration of AA/DCFTA-related draft bills as well as to improve the general framework of coordination between the and the government with regard to European integration in general and legal approximation in particular and to foresee fast-tracking of legislation;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the EU, its MS, and Ukraine to use all communication efforts to step up its advocacy with regard to implementation of the AA, including explaining the benefits at short, mid and long term to the society at large;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the first results of the Jean Monnet Dialogue between the European Parliament and the Rada in the establishment of a Working Group on Reforms, the implementation of institutional capacity-building and the adoption of the first institutional reform- oriented legislation;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines the importance of making further progress and deepening a culture of parliamentary dialogue as a crucial step in making the Rada a more effective, transparent and efficient legislator;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Considers the initiative of the Speakers of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Parliament of Georgia and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova to establish an Inter- Parliamentary Assembly a clear signal of the political resolve to strengthen relations between these three countries on their desired path to EU and NATO integration;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the creation of the High Anti-Corruption Court; calls to ensure the rapid establishment of the Court and the provision with all appropriate means for its proper functioning;
Amendment 136 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is concerned about the growing poverty of large parts of the populationNotes the growing concerns of large parts of the population with regard to the growth of consumer and utility prices and encourages the prioritisation of the reform agenda in areas that are more closely related to the country's production structure and export opportunities with a view to generating economic growth and creation of employment and income;
Amendment 146 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Praises Ukraine for good cooperation in the energy sector, not least the progress it has made in energy efficiency; points out the need for continued reforms, in particular to complete reform of the gas and electricity market, and to end existing and to prevent new monopolies, which will bring long- term economic benefits to industry and consumers; encourages effective regulation to ensure justified price- building and protect consumers;
Amendment 151 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Welcomes the high number of adopted laws in the area of environment, especially the laws on strategic environmental assessment and on environmental impact assessment, and draws attention to the need for implementation and indispensable public awareness campaigns; welcomes the progress on climate policy with the adoption and submission to the UNFCCC of the low carbon development strategy; encourages the early adoption of the state environmental policy strategy and new waste management and climate policy legislation in line with the EU acquis;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Is concerned by the schemes of illegal exploitation of natural resources, such as amber, coal, sand and timber, often protected and organized with the help of local or regional administrations and law-enforcement bodies, which are damaging and endangering landscapes and habitats, such as forests and rivers, and prevent an ecologically and economically sustainable management of the country's resources for the benefit of its citizens;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to appropriately monitor and assess the implementation of the DCFTA, with special attention being paid to acquis transposition and implementation, as well as to the impact on Ukrainian society, and to provide public and comprehensive annual reporting, including on the technical and financial support provided by the EU;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Resolves to draw up annual reports on the implementation of the Association Agreements;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU and associated partners need to match resources and instruments to the commitments taken under Association Agreements and bring more focus on the implementation of these agreements, taking into account the fact that the Eastern Partnership Association Agreements are different from other current Association Agreements in that they contain the gradual establishment of DCFTAs;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the EU remains open for those European countries that respect and are fully committed to promote the EU values, as stated in the Rome declaration 2017;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s eastern partners remains under threat from unresolved regional conflicts, including some that are sustained by the Russian Federation in contradiction with its international commitments to uphold the international legal order; whereas the Russian aggression against Ukraine, especially the illegal annexation of the Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and their subsequent heavy militarisation as well as the occupation of some parts of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine and the continued occupation of two Georgian regions in violation of the EU-brokered cease-fire agreement, remain a fundamental threat also for European security as a whole; whereas the EU and its Eastern partners continue to be exposed to hybrid threats and propaganda stemming from the Russian Federation aimed at destroying the unity of the EU, sowing discord and mistrust within the EU and the Eastern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) to ask the Commission together with the European Investment Bank to propose arrangements for the implementation of a new European Investment Plan for Ukraine, Georgia and other Eastern Partnership countries that have made the most progress on reforms towards gradual economic and political integration with the European Union, by increasing the lending capacity of the European Investment Bank from the current EaP levels of EUR 1.6 billion per year and by taking into account EEIP provisions in carrying out its investment mandate; to request as a first step in this regard the establishment of a separate investment window in the form of a trust fund for Ukraine based on the best practices of multi-donor instruments, stressing that this trust fund should focus on private and public investments, in particular on social and economic infrastructure and those aimed at boosting investment absorption capacity, and on the coordination of IFIs and international donor support on the ground;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point n a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) to avoid energy projects, which run counter to the EU energy security strategy, jeopardise the energy security of the EU and its Eastern Partners, as well as increase their dependence from Russia and decrease the gas transit through the territory of the Eastern partners;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point p a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) to ensure a more active and effective role of the EU in resolution of the conflict in the East of Ukraine and subsequent peace-building, in particular if possible leading support in the deployment of an armed OSCE police mission in the conflict area aimed at effective and sustainable implementation of the Minsk arrangements, as well as by increased assistance to Ukraine in developing its defence and security capabilities and security sector reform;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point q
(q) to commit to sustaining the unity of action among EU Member States in maintaining collective pressure on Russia, in particular through strengthened targeted restrictive measures, to solving the conflict in Ukraine through genuine implementation of the Minsk agreements, to solving the Russia-Georgia conflict through ensuring the tangible results in the Geneva International Discussions and implementation of all provisions of the 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement by the Russian Federation, to re-establishing Ukraine’s full sovereignty in Crimea, and that of Georgia in South Ossetia and Abkhazits occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia, and of Moldova in Transnistria, and to putting an end to the additional threats of state- sponsored assassinations, cyber warfare, disinformation and other types of destabilisation;
Amendment 158 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r
(r) to call for an immediate end to military hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan which unnecessarily claim the lives of civilians and soldiers whilst hampering socioeconomic development; to reaffirm support to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries as well as to the OSCE Minsk Group co-Chairs’ efforts to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and to their 2009 Basic Principles; to call on Armenia and Azerbaijan to re-launch negotiations in good faith with a view to implementing these principles to solve the conflict; to call on the governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia to commit to genuine confidence-building and to dialogue between Armenian and Azerbaijani civil societies; to make the ratification of new agreements between the EU and each of the parties conditional on meaningful commitments to solving the conflict through maintaining the ceasefire and supporting the implementation of the 2009 Basic Principles;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) to pay adequate attention to the dangerous ecological situation in the East of Ukraine, caused by the on-going conflict and occupation of parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine and to establish a special monitoring mechanism in this regard;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point s
(s) to call for continued support to the work carried out by the EU and OSCE missions in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine as essential operations to ensure peace and security first and foremost for the benefit of the citizens on the ground; to ensure the implementation of EUMM's mandate throughout Georgia and to urge the Russian Federation to grant unimpeded access of the Mission to Georgia's occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia; to reflect, jointly with the partner countries, on the prospect of an enhanced role for the EU in solving these conflicts, including by launching ambitious fully-fledged Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions tasked with enhancing security and stability;
Amendment 181 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point t
(t) in order to ensure further positive development of the Eastern Partnership and to enhance effective implementation of its goals to consider an attractive ‘EaP+’ (or EU+3) model for associated countries, based on the highest possible common denominator, that would include joining the cCustoms uUnion and Schengen aArea, further EU internal market accesthe Digital Union and the Energy Union, further EU internal market access, including trade with digital goods and services, integration into the EU transport networks and establishment of the industrial partnerships, participation in other EU programmes, increased involvement in the CSDP, as well as more immediate measures such as additional unilateral tariff preferences, the abolition of roaming tariffs between the partners and the EU and the development of high- capacity broadband; to open the ‘EaP+’ model to other EaPstern Partnership countries once they are ready for such enhanced commitments;
Amendment 191 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point v a (new)
(va) to reconfirm the acknowledgement by the EU of the European aspirations of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova as stated in the Association Agreements and previous Eastern Partnership declarations;
Amendment 220 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ac
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ac
(ac) to maintain that EU support should be tailor-made to match the level of shared ambition regarding cooperation with each partner following the principles of both ‘more for more’ and ‘less for less’; to call in particular for the EU to align budgetary instruments such as the European Neighbourhood Instrument and the European Fund for Sustainable Development to political ambitions, notably within its annual and multiannual budgetary procedures, including through setting up a separate support mechanism directed towards implementation of the three Association Agreements;
Amendment 228 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ad a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ad a (new)
(ada) envisage possibility of launching the next macro-financial assistance for those partners, who successfully completed previous programmes, but require further assistance;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to the Council conclusions on the Common Security and Defence Policy of 25 November 2013, 18 November 2014, 18 May 2015, 27 June 2016, 14 November 2016 and 18 May 2017, and the Council conclusions on the EU Global Strategy of 17 July 2017,
Amendment 3 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the 19th Franco- German Ministerial Council meeting in Paris on 13 July 2017,
Amendment 4 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the informal meeting of defence ministers and informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers (Gymnich), held in Tallinn on 6-9 September 2017,
Amendment 6 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
— having regard to the joint declaration of 8 July 2016 by the Presidents of the European Council and the Commission and the Secretary-General of NATO, the common set of proposals endorsed by NATO and EU Councils on 6 December 2016 and the Progress report on the implementation thereof adopted on 14 June 2017,
Amendment 9 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the crisis management concept of the Council for a new civilian CSDP mission in Iraq of 17 July 2017 and to the Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 of 4 August 2017 on a European Union stabilisation action in Mopti and Segou,
Amendment 10 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
- having regard to the EU Policy on Training for CSDP adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council on 3 April 2017,
Amendment 14 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the rules-based international order and the values defended by liberal democracies, and the peace, prosperity and freedoms which this order guarantees and which correspond to the foundations on which the European Union is built, are facing unprecedented challenges; recalls that security is a key concern for European citizens;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the fact that transnational terrorist and criminal organisations are proliferating and instability is spreading in the South, as fragile and disintegrating states throw up large ungoverned spaces; stresses that in the East Russia’s war against Ukraine and illegal annexation of Crimea continue; is deeply concerned that Russia's excessive exercises and military activities without international observation, hybrid tactics, including cyberterrorism and information warfare, are destabilising the Eastern Partnership countries and the western Balkans, as well as targeting Western democracies and increasing tensions within them; is concerned that the security environment surrounding the EU will remain highly volatile for years to come;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that we need to apply the entire tool-box of EU policy instruments ranging from soft to hard power, short term measures to long term policies in the area of classical foreign policy encompassing bilateral and multilateral efforts in diplomacy, development cooperation, emergency support, crisis prevention and post- conflict strategies, but also peace-keeping and peace-enforcing, in order to cope with the challenges arising;considers that EU foreign actions should include an assessment of their impact on EU´s people-centered strategic interests of enhancing human security and promoting sustainable peace;underlines the need for the EEAS to step up its capacities to better anticipate crisis and counter security challenges at the point of their inception;
Amendment 95 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underlines that in addition to the description of the strategic environment and the strategic ambitions, the EU White Book should identify, for the subsequent MFF, the required and available capabilities as well as the capability shortfalls in the form of the EU Capability Development Plan (CDP), and should be complemented by a broad outline of the intended Member State and Union actions under the MFF and in the long term;
Amendment 112 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a EDIDP; underlines that any Union action to support, coordinate or supplement the actions of the Member States in the defence remit should have the objective of contributing to the progressive framing of a common defence policy, as referred to, inter alia, in Article 2(4) TFEU, and therefore covering common development, standardization, certification, and maintenance leading to cooperative programmes and higher degrees of interoperability;
Amendment 126 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, the Council and the VP/HR to engage together with the European Parliament in an interinstitutional dialogue on the progressive framing of a common defence policy; stresses that under the next MFF a fully-fledged EU defence budget should be established for all the internal aspects of CSDP, and that a doctrine for its implementation should be developed within the remit of the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Demands the establishment of a fully-fledged EU Civilian-Military Strategic Headquarters under PESCO, to be composed out of the existing Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC), the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC), and the Crisis Management and Planning Directorate (CMPD), and for providing a platform for integrated operational support throughout the entire planning cycle, from the initial political concept to detailed plans;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the proposed DG Defence should have the responsibility for ‘Defence Schengen’ arrangements, for ensuring the required degree of strategic autonomy as well as inter-operability and security of supply, standardisation and military certification arrangements, for EU contributions to programmes under the CSDP and PESCO, for EU-funded defence research, and for the interinstitutional arrangements in the defence remit, including the EU White Book; stresses that the proposed DG Defence should contribute to a better coordination between the various actors in order to achieve greater policy coherence and consistency;
Amendment 222 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and Member States to orient CSDP missions and operations more at the priorities of the EU Global Strategy as well as at local and regional realities;welcomes the recent Council crisis management concept for a future civilian CSDP mission to support security sector reform in Iraq and expects that the EU takes over the international lead in this area including counter-terrorism and civilian reconstruction;calls on the EU that this time there will be better coordination among Member States, and with regional as well as local actors;welcomes the activities of EUNAVFOR Med and asks the VP/HR and Member States to increase the support for local security actors on the Southern shore of the Mediterranean;
Amendment 223 #
2017/2123(INI)
21 b. Expects from the VP/HR and the Council that EUBAM Libya will be re- launched at the occasion of the renewal of the mandate reaching out to local security actors being present at Libya's southern borders;calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to come up with fresh ideas on how to tackle the security concerns in the Sahel zone linking it to the EUBAM Libya within its comprehensive and integrated approach and in support of the German-French initiative;welcomes the Council Decision of 4 August 2017 on a European Union stabilisation action for Mali in Mopti and Segou;calls in this regard on the VP/HR to inform Parliament how this measure interacts with CSDP missions and operations in the region;
Amendment 224 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21 c. Welcomes the success of EUFOR Althea achieving the military end-state, is however concerned that the political end- state has not been achieved;
Amendment 229 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the recent establishment of a nucleus for a permanent EU operational headquarters (MPCC - Military Planning and Conduct Capability), as demanded by Parliament in its resolution of 12 September 2013; calls on the Member States to staff it with adequate personnel in order to make it work; stresses the need for a more coherent and better coordinated interaction between military, civilian, development and humanitarian actors;
Amendment 241 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that only 75 % of the positions in civilian CSDP missions are filled; regrets in this regard that the EU staff regulations which would provide better conditions and protection to mission staff, do not apply to personnel employed by the missions even though they are funded from the Union budget; is convinced that this impedes the effectiveness of the missions; urges Member States to ensure that all vacant posts in all missions are swiftly filled;
Amendment 242 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Welcomes the adoption of the EU Policy on Training for CSDP and the important role of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) as the central training institution embedded within the CSDP structures;calls on the Member States to provide adequate financial, personnel and infrastructural resources for the ESDC;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Welcomes the establishment of the Mission Support Platform (MSP) in 2016;regrets its limited size and scope and reiterates its call for further progress towards a shared services centre, which would lead to further efficiency gains through providing all central mission support services out of one hand;
Amendment 281 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7 a (new)
Subheading 7 a (new)
Amendment 282 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Underlines that partnerships and cooperation with countries that share EU’s values contribute to the effectiveness and the impact of the CSDP;welcomes in this context the contributions of Albania, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, FYRo Macedonia, Georgia, Montenegro, Moldova, New Zeeland, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United States;
Amendment 283 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29 b. Welcomes the signature of the EU- U.S. Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) of 7 December 2016;calls on the VP/HR to inform Parliament how this agreement improved the conditions and protection to CSDP mission staff;
Amendment 284 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29 c. Invites the VP/HR and the Member States to establish EU military attaches in EU delegations contributing to the implementation of the strategic objectives of the Union;
Amendment 285 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 d (new)
Paragraph 29 d (new)
29 d. Welcomes the Capacity Building in Support of Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which will enable the EU to fund capacity building and resilience of partner countries;encourages the EEAS and the Commission to swiftly implement the CBSD initiative, to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of CSDP missions, and to provide a more flexible and integrated EU approach that takes advantage of civil-military synergies;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– coordination of ammon assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU,
Amendment 49 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
– consolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU capabilitieinstitutions,
Amendment 57 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
– cooperation within coalitionpartnerships and with institutions delivering security;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Coordination of ammon assessment of profound threats and challenges: facing the current political and security environment
Amendment 252 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Consolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU capabilitieinstitutions
Amendment 304 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve Member States' defence capabilities among others for cyber security to be developedand defence, including through the promotion of a single market forimplementation of the already existing single market for defence products including cyber security products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;
Amendment 324 #
2017/2121(INI)
20. Believes that EuropeMember States should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considercalls on the Member States and the EU institutions to deliver this time on defence following the EU Global Strategy and the Commission's plans to improve EU defence research and capability development; reiterates that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) shouldall be established as EU institutions-sui generis and to be used to their full potential;
Amendment 339 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Cooperation within coalitionpartnerships and with institutions delivering security
Amendment 369 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. CTakes note of the progress report on the implementation of the common set of proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Ministers on 6 December 2016; calls on the VP/HR to inform Parliament whether Turkey's continuous verbal attacks against the EU and individual members have hampered EU-NATO cooperation; calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Deplores the devastating effects that radicalisation and local terrorist groups like Daesh or Boko Harem have on local populations and the long-term development perspectives of their societies: highlights thus the need for an intensified long-term cooperation in the security field, as well as the need to increase investments in education and rehabilitation programmes;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 (new)
Paragraph 7 (new)
7. Recognises the important role of effective systems of social protection for human security, conflict prevention and for mitigating the impact of protracted conflicts and forced displacement; Points out the disproportionate impact of violent conflict and forced displacement on women and children;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Attributes high importance to countering disinformation and to enhancing the Union's strategic communication in Central and Eastern Europe, and calls for an increase of EUR 2 million in appropriations to support such actions;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of stimulating cooperative defence research in Europe for addressing key capability shortfalls at a time when international developments increasingly require Europe to step up its efforts on defence; fully supports the increased allocation for the Preparatory Action on defence research; welcomes the European defence industrial policy proposed by the Commission and urges that it be geared to meet the needs of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) as a matter of priority;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
— having regard to its previous resolutions on Cuba, in particular the ones of 17 November 2004 on Cuba, of 2 February 2006 on the EU's policy towards the Cuban Government, of 21 June 2007 on Cuba and of 11 March 2010 on prisoners of conscience in Cuba,
Amendment 4 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regards to the findings of the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances on Cuba issued on 17 March 2017,
Amendment 6 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
- having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights treaties and instruments,
Amendment 11 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the historical, economic and cultural ties linkingexist between Europe and Cuba are characterised by their depth and strength;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas pursuant to Article 21 of the Treaty of the European Union, the external action of the Union should be guided by the principles of democracy, rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and the respect for the principles of the UN Charter and the international law;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the European Union maintain's relations with the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean and there is broad consensus among its 33 member states on the desirability of expanding relations between the European Union and Cubaoffer an opportunity to expand relations between the European Union and Cuba on the basis of democratic principles, the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms and international law;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Cuba was the only country in Latin America and the Caribbean with which the EU had not signed any type of agreement; whereas 20 of its Member States have signed various types of bilateral agreements;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas what is known as the ‘cCommon pPosition of the EU’, adopted in 1996, has been superseded by the bilateral agreements with Cuba that have been signed during this period by 20 EU Member States96/697/CFSP was replaced by Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2233 of 6 December 2016;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas what is known as the ‘common position of the EU’, adopted in 1996, has been superseded by the bilateral agreements with Cuba that have been signed during this period by 20 EU Member States;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas human rights feature in both the political dialogue and cooperation chapters; whereas in particular the protection of the universality and indivisibility of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights is one of the main objectives of the European Union, both internally and in its relations with third countries; whereas in this sense the full compliance with human rights and the defence of democracy and the rule of law, must be an essential condition of the EU- Cuba Agreement;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the communist regime still denies its citizens fundamental human and civil rights;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the human rights dialogue between the EU and Cuba, led by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, began in 2015; whereas no tangible results have been achieved and the situation of human rights remains extremely worrying, despite the setup of the Human rights dialogue;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas on three occasions the European Parliament have awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Cuban activists, Oswaldo Payá in 2002, the Ladies in White in 2005 and Guillermo Fariñas in 2010;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas Cuba has been highly criticised for being elected as an UNHRC Member for 2016 - 2019 term due to the violations of all applicable Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas according to Freedom House Organisation, Cuba is one of the "least free" countries in the world;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2036(INI)
K. whereas issues discussed at the second meeting of the human rights dialogue held in Cuba in June 2016 with the participation of line ministries and agencies included freedom of association and human rights issues in a multilateral context, such as the death penalty; whereas the next meeting of the human rights dialogue is due to be held in Brussels during the first half of 2017; whereas the political dialogue between the EU and the Cuban Government, must include the direct 'intensive dialogue with civil society and the peaceful opposition' without any restriction, and must follow the EU's criteria on democracy, universal human rights and fundamental freedoms' such as freedom of expression, assembly and political association, as well as its 'worldwide policy of support to human rights defenders';
Amendment 41 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the PDCA includes a so- called ‘human rights clause’, which is a standard fundamessential element of EU international agreements that allows the PDCA to be suspended in case of violation of the provisions on human rights;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas on 20 March 2017 Eduardo Cardet Concepcion, national coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement (MCL) was sentenced for three years imprisonment as a result of criticism of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro; whereas for decades the Cuban authorities have harassed and intimidated members of the Christian Liberation Movement in an attempt to silence and dissenting ideas; whereas such proceedings are in breach of freedom of speech and expression;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas independent journalists, peaceful dissidents and human rights defenders, mostly members of the democratic opposition, are still persecuted, arbitrarily detained or being held in jail in Cuba for exercising the basic rights of expression, assembly and political association;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas a humane treatment must to be ensured for the political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Cuba; whereas on 24 February 2017, political prisoner Hamel Santiago Maz Hernández, a member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), died in the great prison of Havana, known as Combinado del Este; whereas since 3 June 2016 he was in jail accused of disrespect to any government official, without being subjected to any trial; whereas on 9 March 2017, 10 Members of UNPACU were detained, including their leader Jose Daniel Ferrer;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas throughout March 2017 the Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation verified at least 432 arbitrary detentions of peaceful dissidents in Cuba; whereas 11 cases of physical assaults and 8 cases of harassment by secret political police and para-police agents, of which peaceful opponents were also victims, were also documented;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 58 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Amendment 60 #
2017/2036(INI)
Qa. whereas the Cuban economic system is in need of trade liberalization, economic and financial investments, technological innovation and overall market freedoms that would allow the island to modernize its economy;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q b (new)
Recital Q b (new)
Qb. whereas this economic and trade liberalization should enable the country to overcome the limitations to the population in the provision of goods and services and bring inevitably a progressive move towards free social spaces, coexistence, technology and communication, that the Cuban population appreciate and demand;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas Cuba is a signatory to only 11 of the 18 United Nations human rights conventions and has ratified only eight of them;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas Cuba is a signatory to 11 of the 18 United Nations human rights conventions and has ratified eight of them; whereas Cuba has not ratified the International Convenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
Amendment 72 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V
Recital V
V. whereas the United Nations General Assembly has adopted 26 consecutive resolutions calling for the end of the United States embargo on Cuba, and the resolution was adopted unanimously for the first time in October 2016; whereas Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament decided to send a long -pending delegation to Cuba without any positive response from the Cuban authorities yet;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the signing in Brussels, on 12 December 2016, of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Cuba and states that it constitutes an instrument that will offer an appropriate new framework for relations, in keeping with the EU’s interests in its relationship with between the EU and Cuba;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Affirms the high strategymbolic value of the relationship between the EU and Cuba;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 89 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the structure, content and dynamic of the agreement match the principles and valuoutlines established by the EU institutions for its external relations;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. WelcomUnderlines the fact that the Council of the EU understood the nedecided to establish a new framework for relations with Cuba and took the decision to embark on negotiations and conclude them successfully within a significantly brief timeframe;
Amendment 93 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RecogniStresses the high level of commitment that the Republic of Cuba is undertaking with the European Union in a wide range of fields and through a sophisticated system of political dialogueresponsibility which Cuba is undertaking with the European Union to meet the commitments set out in the agreement;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Cuban authorities to immediately release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, arbitrarily detained solely for exercising their freedom of expression and assembly and strongly condemns such detentions; urges the authorities to stop harassing, persecuting and intimidating independent journalists, peaceful dissidents and human rights defenders and to hold those responsible accountable; considers the civil society to be a vital part of democratic regimes;
Amendment 98 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 99 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Cuban government to align its human rights policy with the international standards defined in the Charters, declarations and international instruments to which Cuba is a signatory; insists that the persecution and imprisonment of dissidents for their ideals and their peaceful political activity is in breach of the provisions set up in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Demands that the Cuban authorities permit members of the political opposition, human rights activists and all citizens to travel abroad and return freely to Cuba; calls for free and full access for the Cuban population to information in all forms;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Denounces imposed charges against Eduardo Cardet Concepcion, national coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement (MCL), for exercising his right of freedom of speech; condemns violent detentions of 10 Members of Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), including its leader Jose Daniel Ferrer; calls on the Cuban authorities for their immediate and unconditional release; urges to stop the harassment and intimidation of members of MCL as well as UNPACU;
Amendment 105 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Affirms the European Parliament’s aspiration to see relations between the EU and Cuba develop to the greatest possible extent, with full respect for the independence and autonomy of the partieStresses that the future of Cuba must be based on the sole will of its citizens; recalls that political reconciliation and mutual understanding must include all Cubans who are willing to peacefully work for freedom, democracy and adherence to human rights;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2036(INI)
7. Recognises the efforNotes the statements made by Cuba ton incorporateing the United Nations fundamental principles on human and labour rights into its national legislation, and calls on Cuba to ratify the United Nations human rights conventions still pending, specifically the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports the findings of the UN Committee on enforced disappearances in Cuba of 17 March 2017 urging Cuba to take the necessary measures to guarantee the full independence of its judicial system as well as to set up an independent National Institution of Human Rights in lines with the Paris Principles;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. WelcomNotes the process of normalising relations that has been achieved between Cuba and the United States of America with the restoration of diplomatic ties in 2015;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the fact that the human rights dialogue between the EU and Cuba was launched before the conclusion of the PDCA negotiations; reiterates that the objectives of the European Union's policy towards Cuba has to continue to be the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, encouragement of a process of transition to a pluralist democracy and a lasting economic recovery aimed at improving the living standards of the Cuban population;
Amendment 134 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for a transitional provision establishing a graduated entry into force of the different areas of cooperation, postponing the economic and financial cooperation until the progress made by the Cuban government in the areas of human rights and economic freedoms is demonstrated;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that the PDCA can contribute to the reform, adjustment and modernisation processes already proposed in Cuba, in particular with regard to the diversification of Cuba’s international partners and the establishment of a general framework of political and economic development; urges the European institutions and the Member States to assist the economic and political transition in Cuba, encouraging the evolution towards a fully democratic regime that respects the basic rights of all its citizen; supports the use of the various EU's foreign policy instruments, and in particular the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) in order to reinforce EU's dialogue with Cuba's civil society and those who support a peaceful transition in Cuba;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Expects the PDCA, along the lines of the Helsinki Final Act, to become the benchmark for a genuine democratisation process, with the aim of bringing about free elections and overcoming one-party rule;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the HR/VP Federica Mogherini to recognise the existence of a political opposition to the Cuban Government and to allocate all available tools to restore democratic and inclusive political dialogue in Cuba;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the PDCA, as the first agreement between the EU and Cuba, will mark a turning point in bilateral relations between the two Parties; welcomes the fact that both Parties have agreed to develop this relationship in a structured manner, mutually subscribing to an agenda and binding obligations for both signatories;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the relevance of the inclusion of the political dialogue chapter and the establishment of an institutionalised EU-Cuba Human Rights dialogue; urges the EU to promote and provide guarantees for the work of the human rights defenders and the active participation of civil society actors in this process, including all peaceful dissidents;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the PDCA includes a provision for suspension of the agreement in case of violation of the provisions on human rights; calls to ensure the establishment of a transparent and binding road map which should be aimed at safeguarding and monitoring all human ,environmental and labour rights provisions mentioned in this resolution; in this sense calls on the EU to closely follow and report back to the European Parliament about the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba within the provision of suspension of the agreement;
Amendment 154 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the PDCA includes a provision for suspension of the agreement in casethe event of violation of the provisions on human rights, and expects specific criteria to be drawn up which, if they were met, would result in immediate referral to the bodies with responsibility for suspension of the agreement;
Amendment 156 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that the PDCA should contribute to improving the living conditions and social rights of Cuban citizens, reaffirming the importance of working systematically in promoting the values of democracy and human rights, including freedom of expression, association and assembly;
Amendment 158 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Looks to the EU, represented by its delegation in Havana, to take a public stand against any reprisals or discrimination against the democratic opposition and civil society in Cuba;
Amendment 160 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Takes note of some liberalisation measures that the Cuban authorities have adopted in the recent months, while emphasizing that the development of strong foreign investment to improve the physical and technological infrastructure of the country and build a competitive Cuban production system will require many other economic and financial measures with regulations that give legal certainty and economic stability to the country;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for Cuba to be included as an eligible country under the EIB’s external mandate provided it meets the requirements laid down by the EIB;
Amendment 170 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the PDCA’s explicit references to civil society as an actor of cooperation; voices its profound solidarity with the entire Cuban population and its support for needed progress towards democracy and respect and promotion of fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Confirms its decision to send an official long- pending delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament to Cuba, and urges the Cuban authorities to allow the entry of such a delegation without any further delays in the view of the upcoming PDCA; calls on the Cuban authorities to ensure unimpeded access to all venues and meetings with the requested interlocutors;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital –A (new)
Recital –A (new)
-A. whereas there is the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence according to the Art. 51 of the Charter of the UN;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the industrial landscape of defence in Europe is characterised by overcapacities, duplications and fragmentation, which consequently encourageshas led to expansiveding export policies;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that states have the legitimate right to acquire military technology for the purposes of self-defence; underlines that maintaining and strengthening a defence industry serves as part of the self-defence of the Member States and collectively as of the EU; recalls that one of the motivations behind the establishment of the Common Position was to prevent European weaponry from being used against Member States’ armed forces; reiterates that the Common Position is a legally binding framework that sets minimum requirements which Member States have to apply in the field of arms export controls, and that it includes the obligation to assess a request for an export licence against all eight criteria listed in it;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that European defence technological and industrial base contributes to the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, in particular the Common Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes that Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro and Norway have aligned themselves with the criteria and principles of the Common Position and by that pursue also further alignment with CFSP and CSDP; calls on EEAS to encourage especially European countries to align with the Common Position to ensure a securer wider European area;
Amendment 134 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges all the Member States to improve the quality of arms exports reportingcomply fully with their reporting obligations set out in the Common Position; stresses that high-quality data on actual deliveries is essential for understanding how the eight criteria are applied; calls on the Member States and the EEAS to explore how to use data generated by customs authorities, including by creating specific customs codes for military goods;
Amendment 138 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Commends the outreach efforts regarding the ATT and supports the further universalization and effective implementation of the ATT;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. SupportsEncourages the Member States to undertake a more detailed examination of licensced production by third countries and stronger safeguards on the possible undesired uses of weapons produced in such circumstances; encourages the Member States to consider the third country’s attitude and status with regard to the ATT when deciding on transfers that would enhance the manufacturing and/or export capacity of that country as regards military equipment;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that not all EU national parliaments scrutinise governmental licensing decisions by, inter alia, producing annual arms exports reports, and that in general there is a lack ofencourages in this regard to generally increase the parliamentary and public oversight; points to the European Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which encourage regular responses to the EU Annual Arms Exports Reports;
Amendment 156 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes regular consultations with national parliaments, legitimate national control bodies and civil society as central to meaningful transparency; calls on COARM, all the Member States and the EEAS to enhance dialogue with civil society; encouragthese consultations; encourages national parliaments, legitimate national control bodies, civil society and academia to exercise independent scrutiny of the arms trade, and calls on the Member States and the EEAS to support such activities, including by financial means;
Amendment 43 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at defining and implementing the progressive framing of a common defence policy in accordance with Article 2.4 TFEU and at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basisAfter having defined common defence capability priorities at Union level through the Capability Development Plan, also taking into account the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence, and with a view to fulfilling the EU's Level of Ambition as agreed by the Council in its conclusions of 14 November 2016 and endorsed by the European Council on 15 December 2016, Member States identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
Amendment 78 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the progressive framing of a common defence policy and the competitiveness of the Union defence industry by de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate after an appropriate authorization by the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 118 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at the progressive framing of a common defence policy and enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States. However, for particular cases where undertakings located in the EU are controlled by non- EU States or by non-EU entities, such undertakings can be eligible if the Member State in which they are located provides sufficient assurances that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU, including in terms of strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB).
Amendment 164 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) in an effort to progressivly framing the common defence policy in accordance with Artile 2.4 TFEU to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 179 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable open, non-discriminatory and transparent such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportiont least 10% of the overall budget will benefit such action, which will allow SMEs to be included in the value chains of the envisaged projects.
Amendment 187 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) All actions under the Programme involve entities from at least two Member States. The use of a system of general transfer licenses for the purposes of the Programme would significantly reduce the administrative overhead arising from transfers among the participants. The Member States should therefore publish general transfer licenses relating to this Programme. Where necessary for the performance of the Programme, Union institutions, bodies and agencies as well as the project managers should be included in such licenses.
Amendment 212 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) the development of technologies or assets increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 230 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) To foster better exploitation of the results of defence research and contribute to closing the gaps between research and development. development after the research phase and thus to support the progressive framing of a European defence policy, the competitiveness of the European defence industry on the internal market and the global marketplace, including by consolidation where appropriate.
Amendment 295 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the right to use all or part of the assets of an undertaking in the EU;
Amendment 296 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the ownership or resulting know- how and IPR is retained in the EU without any control from third countries;
Amendment 297 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) beneficiaries of this action have to provide sufficient assurances that non-EU control may occur;
Amendment 298 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 421 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a General transfer licences 1. For the purposes of this Programme, Article 5 of Directive 2009/43/EC shall apply. 2. Without prejudice to Article 12 of this Regulation, paragraph 1 of this Article shall apply to Union institutions, bodies and agencies as well as to the project managers referred to in Article 4 (4) of this Regulation by analogy.
Amendment 434 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportion of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participintegration of SMEs into valuechains.
Amendment 29 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
— having regard to the fact that respect for the rule of law, including, in particular, the separation of powers, democracy, freedom of expression, human rights, the rights of minorities and religious freedom, freedom of association and peaceful protest, are at the core of the negotiataccession process,
Amendment 36 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the Russian involvement in Syria, including support of the Syrian military's use of chemical weapons, which further destabilises the country and increases the number of refugees seeking protection in Turkey and the EU,
Amendment 64 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines, however, that measures taken under the state of emergency had large-scale, disproportionate and long- lasting negative effects on the protection of fundamental freedoms in the country; condemns the collective dismissal of civil servants, the mass liquidation of media outlets, the arrests of journalists, academics, judges, human rights defenders, elected officials and ordinary citizens, the abduction cases of dissidents both in Turkey and abroad, and the confiscation of property and passports on the basis of emergency decree laws without individualised decisions, and without the possibility of timely judicial review;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Reminds that as also mentioned in the December 2016 opinion of the Venice Commission as well as in the April 2017 resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, a main group of citizens affected by those measures are alleged members of the Gülen movement; reminds that in most cases the recourse to fair trial was not offered;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the outcome of the referendum that took place on 16 April 2017, held under the state of emergency and in circumstances that prevented a fair campaign, an informed choice and in contravention of international good practice for referenda, according to the Observation Mission of the Council of Europe; supports an independent evaluation of all claims regarding irregularities; notes the remarks of the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform, and underlines that the proposed constitutional amendments do not respect the fundamental principles of the separation of powers and sufficient checks and balances, and are not in line with the Copenhagen criteria;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its serious concern at the continuously deteriorating situation in south-east Turkey, especially in the areas where curfews were imposed, where some 2 000 people were reportedly killed in the context of security operations and an estimated half a million people became displaced in the period from July 2015 to December 2016; notes that local prosecutors have consistently refused to open investigations into the reported killings; is convinced that only a fair political settlement of the Kurdish question can bring sustainable stability and prosperity both to the area and to Turkey as a whole; therefore calls on both sides to lay down their weapons and return to the negotiation table; notes that a series of laws have created an atmosphere of ‘systematic impunity’ for the security forces; regrets the decision of the Turkish Parliament to waive the immunity of a large number of MPs unconstitutionally, paving the way for the arrests of opposition politicians;
Amendment 294 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Condemns in the strongest terms all terrorist attacks carried out in Turkey, and stands firmly by Turkey’s population in our joint fight against terrorism; welcomes the close bilateral relations between EU Member States and Turkey in the field of anti-terrorism cooperation, including on ‘foreign fighters’; underlines that strong cooperation between Europol and Turkish law enforcement authorities is key to effectively combat terrorism; reiterates its condemnation of the return to violence by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has been on the EU’s list of terrorist organisations since 2002; invites the Member States to enforce legislation banning the use of signs and symbols of organisations which are on that list;
Amendment 318 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Commends the engagement by the Turkish Government and the hospitality shown by the population in hosting around 3 million refugees; notes the EU-Turkey statement on migration, and urges the Member States to initiate the voluntary resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey; calls on the Commission to ensure long-term investment in both refugees and their host communities in Turkey; encourages the Turkish Government to grant work permits to all Syrian refugees; calls on Ankara to keep up itsTurkey and the EU to keep up their coordinated patrolling efforts in the Aegean and to implement fully the bilateral readmission agreements signed with Bulgaria and Greece;
Amendment 357 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a settlement of the Cyprus problem would have a positive impact on the entire region, while first and foremost benefiting both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots; praises the leaders of the Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus for having achieved major progress in the settlement talks; welcomes the exchange of preferred maps, thus far unprecedented, and the first international conference held with the guarantor powers; supports the settlement based on a bi- communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, a single international legal personality, single sovereignty and single citizenship with political equality between the two communities, in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and on the basis of respect for the principles on which the Union is founded; welcomes the intensified engagement by the parties to achieve the settlement of the Cyprus problem; expects Turkey to show active support for the negotiations, and reiterates that Turkey’s commitment and contribution to a comprehensive settlement remain crucial; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), and calls on Turkey to allow access to all relevant sites and to assist the CMP by providing information from its military archivethe Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage in Cyprus; welcomes the fact that the permissions for excavations in military zones of northern and southern parts of the island have been granted to the CMP; encourages both communities of the island to make further progress;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the national Arctic strategies of Arctic states, in particular those of the Kingdom of Denmark (2011), Sweden (2011) and Finland (2013), as well as those of other EU and other EEA Member States,
Amendment 21 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to the June 2016 Global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy and the 17 October 2016 Council Conclusions on this topic,
Amendment 122 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of UNCLOS in providing a complementary multilateral legal framework for settling intra-Arctic sovereignty issuesthe delimitation of the Arctic continental shelf; notes that only very few unresolved issues of jurisdiction exist in the Arctic; considers respect for international law in the Arctic essential; advocates a strong role for the EU in promoting effective multilateral arrangements and a global rules-based order through the strengthening and consistent implementation of relevant international, regional and bilateral agreements, frameworks and arrangements; underlines that the EU should have a strong role in reaching an agreement to maintain the Arctic, which is not under any country’s jurisdiction, as an area of common heritage to be used exclusively for peaceful and scientific purposes; notes that this does not concern navigation and traditional livelihoods;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union and its entry into force on 4 November 2016;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States affiliated to the work of the Arctic Council to support the development of an Arctictrengthen the ongoing work in the Arctic Council regarding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to preserve the vulnerable ecosystem of the Arctic; notes that this special EIA should eventually be made mandatory and take account of at least the following aspects when evaluating projects taking place in the Arcticsecuring a sustainable development of the Arctic with regards to economic, ecological and social factors; calls for establishing and promoting a best- practice document for EIAs in the Arctic on strategic and project-level; notes that EIAs should take account of the particular vulnerabilities of Arctic ecosystems and communities:
Amendment 183 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
Amendment 189 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
Amendment 193 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
Amendment 195 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 4
Paragraph 6 – indent 4
Amendment 200 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 5
Paragraph 6 – indent 5
Amendment 201 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance to find mechanisms to incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR – for companies doing business in the Arctic Region through cooperation with representatives of the business sector, such as the Arctic Economic Council; explore the potential of voluntary mechanisms to encourage high industry standards in social and environmental performance, such as highlighting 'best performances' in an Arctic Corporate Responsibility Index based on for instance the Arctic Business Investment Protocol and UN Global Compact Initiative;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 223 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Invites the Commission to investigate how EU funding mechanisms can contribute to vital infrastructure investments in the Arctic region and to explore the potential for a broader international financial cooperation on the development of new infrastructure including railroads, ports and satellites which are essential for safe operations, communication, environmental monitoring, and observing climate change in the Arctic;
Amendment 275 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of engaging Russia in Arctic cooperation, particularly EU-Russia cross-border cooperation, and the need to further assert EU strategic interests towards Russia by the use of selective engagement and to seek progress on issues of common concern where there is ground for global solutions to common challenges and threats; urges that this issue be included in the EU strategy on the Arctic;
Amendment 280 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that Arctic migration routes have formed whichto enter the European Union; emphasises that migration routes and increased transport should be considered when drafting an EU Arctic strategy;
Amendment 297 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for better and earlier involvement of indigenous peopleArctic residents, particularly indigenous peoples, and regional organizations in the making of a citizen-centred Arctic policy and into the work of the Arctic Council; stresses the need to safeguard their rights, culture and language;
Amendment 336 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Given that better knowledge of the Arctic is key to adequately meeting all challenges, encourages the promotion and facilitation of international scientific and research cooperation among all stakeholders active in the field of Arctic research and in establishing research infrastructures, including space related activities which are essential for safe operations, environmental monitoring, and observing climate change in the Arctic; supports cooperation between leading Arctic research institutions to develop an integrated European polar research programme under the EU- PolarNet initiative;
Amendment 364 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Looks forward to the entry into force of the IMO Polar Code in 2017 and 2018, which will make Arctic navigation safer;
Amendment 287 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to separate militarycome back to Parliament on exploring all possibilities for the financing of a defence research programme in accordance with the Treaties with a dedicated budget with fresh resources and specific rules in view of separating defence research from civilian research in the next MFF, since these must be two different programmes with two different budgets that do not affect the budgetary ambitions of civilian research of FP9;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently and that they react to these threats and risks in an uncoordinated and fragmented way, thus preventing a more common approach;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to European streetsthe European way of life under pressure; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environmentconfronted with various risks and threats and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice; encourages the European Council to start developing the common security and defence policy into a common defence as foreseen in article 42.2 TEU;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and in full coordinationmplementarity with NATO;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; regrets the low involvement of member states in preparing the EUGS giving them the chance for not implementing it properly; stresses that further work is needed to ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach; in the form of an EU White Book on Security and Defence with broad participation of member states and parliaments;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delayits concern that the suggested implementation plan on security and defence remains far behind parliamentary and public expectations;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. SalutesTakes note of the European Security Compact proposed by the Germany and Fraenceh Ministers of Foreign Affairs and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action; regrets the lack of self- assessment of Member States’ inactivity in implementing previous European commitments in the defence area;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the significant contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagementuse the adequate military or civilian means, like cooperation in development, according to the stage of the conflict cycle;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU security or the security of partners and regions where the EU has the role of a security provider; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing; calls for the revision of the Athena mechanism leading to the extension and use of more common funding;
Amendment 219 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicateneed to have complementarity of their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations;
Amendment 240 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equippedCSDP has its current complementary focus on peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security (article 42 TEU) and the EU has additional means to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States as well, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein; regrets that the declaration describes well established informal practices rather than bringing EU-NATO cooperation to a new level;
Amendment 260 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider in Europe's neighbourhood needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components; regrets that the Policy Framework for Systematic and Long-Term Defence Cooperation has not yet been implemented by Member States with adequate commitment and that the pooling and sharing initiative has not led to tangible results;
Amendment 278 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that a robust European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, which includes facilities for SMEs, is a fundamental underpinning of the CSDP and a prerequisite for a common market, which should supply all buyers with adequate and affordable means, responding to their individual needs; regrets that Member States apply Directive 2009/81/EC on defence and security procurement and Directive 2009/43/EC on intra-European Union transfers of defence related products to totally different extent; calls on the European Commission to consequently apply the guidance note on Article 346 and to assume her role as guardian of the Treaties and start implementing infringement proceedings in the case of violations of the directives; calls on the Member States to improve multinational efforts on the demand side of military procurement and calls on European industries on the supplier side to strengthen their global market positions through better coordination and industrial consolidation;
Amendment 287 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing roleIs convinced that enhancing the role of EDA in coordinating capability- driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensablewould benefit to an efficient CSDP; welcomeconsiders the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation should be reformed concerning its upcoming priorities and roles in particular in the perspective of EDAP and EDRP; therefore calls on the Member States to review the organisation, procedures and activities of the Agency in the light of Brexit opening more options for further cooperation and integration; calls on the Member States to give guidelines to EDA for coordinating a review of the CDP, in line with the EUGS and the sectorial strategy;
Amendment 307 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy which need to start after the presentation of an EU White Book on Security and Defence; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027);
Amendment 312 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that the Commission announced, in its Aviation Strategy published in December 2015, an evaluation of the Council Directive 96/67/EC on ground handling services at EU airports; recalls its rejection at lead committee level of the previous Commission proposal for a revision, which led to a formal withdrawal of the proposal by the Commission in December 2014; reiterates its view that a further liberalisation of ground handling services would lead to a further deterioration of service quality and punctuality as well as working conditions at Union airports;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the need to rebuild the EU-ACP relationship on fresh foundations as a fair partnership between equals, respecting countries’ heterogeneity and sovereignty; stresses that the partnership must have as its objectives the United Nations SDGs, the meeting of basic needs and respect for human rights; suggests to consider the most efficient structures and mechanisms in the future cooperation with a meaningful possible merger of the existing Cotonou-accord structures and policies with those of the Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES) and to apply an appropriate framework for the relations with the Caribbean and Pacific countries;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. EmphasisWelcomes the negapositive effects of association agreements on the economies of ACP countries and looks forward to new initiatives in this field; takes the view that the new partnership will need to be based on developing the countries’ productive capacities, completing the most advantageous regional integration processes, protecting traditional agriculture, and combating land grabbing, theimproving the processes of privatisation of national natural resources and public services, and over- exploitationin service of citizens;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Invites ACP countries to audit their debts with a view to their complete elimination, and invites them to claim reparations for the spoliation of natural resources by foreign multinationals, and for the wars that have been sparked; sSupports the United Nations working group on an international framework for sovereign debt restructuring;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of putting an end to foreign interferencecooperation in the field of security and development with ACP countries because of the clear links between security and development as stated in the jointernal affairs of ACP countries, and to neocolonial policies; supports the idea of dismantling all foreign military bases. Communication on "The EU's comprehensive approach to external conflict and crises" as of 11 December 2013; welcomes in this regard the joint Communication "Capacity building in support of security and development – Enabling partners to prevent and manage crises" as of 28 April 2015; encourages the Commission to urgently clarify the legal basis in view of the initial idea on train and equip;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 14 January 2009 on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union 2004-2008 stipulating, in Article 89, that "fundamental rights do not stop at barrack gates and that they also fully apply to citizens in uniform, and recommends that the Member States ensure that fundamental rights are also observed in the armed forces",
Amendment 86 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the Dutch Council Presidency promoted the idea of an EU White Book; whereas the Visegrád countries welcomed the idea of a stronger European defence integration; whereas Germany called for a European Security and Defence Union in the White Paper 2016 on German Security Policy and the Future of the Bundeswehr;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Encourages the European Council to lead the progressive framing of the EDU, with a view to its establishment under the next multiannual political and financial framework of the EU (MFF); takes the view that the Lisbon Treaty provides a solid basis for the EDU; welcomes in this regard all ongoing member states activities with regard to further integrate our common defence efforts;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Member States to particularly recognise the right of military personnel to form and join professional associations or trade unions and involve them in a regular social dialogue with the authorities; invites the European Council to take concrete steps towards the harmonisation and standardisation of the European armed forces in order to facilitate the cooperation of armed forces personnel under the umbrella of a new European Defence Union;
Amendment 148 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States participating in the EDA to establish a common European capabilities and armaments policy which has to follow a defence review of Member States set of forces and a review of past activities and procedures of EDA; calls on the EDA to prove which capability gaps identified in the headline goals and the capability development plan got filled thanks to the Agency; encourages the Commission to work in liaison with the EDA to that end, and to strengthen the industrial and technological base of the defence sector;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the ongoing work on setting-up a preparatory action for a future EU defence research programme starting in 2021 as requested by the European Council (EUCO) 2013 and 2015 and following a pilot project initiated by the EP; calls on the Member States to outline future cooperative programmes in which EU funded defence research can build a starting point;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Invites the VP/HR to propose an initial EU security and defence white book which will be based on the EU global strategy endorsed by the European Council; regrets the suggestion of the VP/HR to the PSC to have an implementation plan on security and defence only instead of a comprehensive white book process; takes the view that the security and defence white book should guide the Union contributions in security and defence policy for each multiannual political and financial framework of the EU;
Amendment 233 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that the EU security and defence white book should be the result of coherent intergovernmental and interparliamentary processes, which should be underpinned by international coordination with our partners and allies, and comprehensive interinstitutional support; calls on the VP/HR to revise its initial timetable in order to start a targeted consultation with member states and parliaments;
Amendment 258 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 2 a (new)
- review of the organization, procedures and activities of the European Defence Agency in the light of Brexit opening more options for further cooperation and integration;
Amendment 279 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
- a stakeholder conference on the development of a common European armaments and capability policy based on an EU defence review;
Amendment 297 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 9
Paragraph 16 – indent 9
- initial elements of the European Defence Action Plan based on an EU White Book on Security and Defence;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the proposal for a preparatory action on defence research following a pilot project initiated by the European Parliament, which could positively contribute to increased cooperation between the Member States in the field of security and defence;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
Amendment 73 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and human rights;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 124 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 169 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. IWelcomes the on-going work on setting-up a preparatory action on defence research following a pilot project on CSDP research initiated by the European Parliament which should be followed by a major dedicated EU-funded European Defence Research Programme (EDRP) in the next MFF; is convinced that in view of an already underfinanced EU budget, additional efforts for operations, administrative costs, preparatory actions and pilot projects under the Common Security and Defence Policy, additional funding or co-funding based on article 185 TFEU from the Member States is also neededcould be options; believes that Member States should seize the opportunity of the current revision/review of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) to that end;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – indent 1
Paragraph 10 – indent 1
Amendment 228 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomRegrets that the comprehensive taskings resulting from the November 2013 Foreign Affairs Council, the European Councils of 2013 and 2015 have not yet been fully implemented by the European Commission, EEAS, EDA, and Member States; calls on the VP/HR and the Commissioner on Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs to present an assessment of implementation of previous decisions to Parliament before suggesting new taskings; notes the ongoing work on the European Defence Action Plan and the Commission’s efforts to maximise defence cooperation, including through incentives in areas such as research, transport, space, cyber, energy and industrial policies; notes the proposal by the French President for a European Security and Defence Fund, and supports the development of new and innovative financing and investment concepts, including through the European Investment Bank; supports the proposals for a ‘European Semester for Defence’ and calls on the VP/HR to present concrete proposals to this effect; commends the European Defence Agency’s role in fostering and coordinating capability development, and calls for its strengthening, notably by increasing its budget; regrets that the VP/HR has not yet reacted on the Parliament's continuous calls that this would be best done by financing the Agency's staffing and running costs from the Union budget; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to review the organization, procedures, and past activities of EDA;
Amendment 294 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that it is time to define a new, more realistic strategy for the EU’s relations with Russia, based on credible deterrence but also on dialogue in areas of common interest; stresses that sanctions have proven to be the most effective means for deterring Russian aggression; recalls that the full implementation of the Minsk agreement is a prerequisite for the suspension of sanctions; insists that the EU should consider imposinge further sanctions in casef Russia continues to violate international law into next year; believes it is in the common interest of the EU and Russia to achieve a better relationship, provided international law is applied;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU is under growing, systematic pressure to tackle thecertain information, disinformation and misinformation campaigns from the east and from the south;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the information warfare targeting the West was first introduced by the Soviet Union, and has since been an integral part of modern warfare, targeting not only partners of the EU, but also the Union itself, all Member States and citizens irrespective of their nationality or religion;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Russian strategic communication accompanied numerous incidents, including cyber-attacks on Estonia in 2007, the war in Georgia in 2008, disinformation following the Smolensk crash in 2010 and the downing of MH-17 in 2014 and also, on an unprecedented scale, during the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of parts of the administrative districts of Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine, aggression against Ukraine and more recently the migration crisis;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Da’esh and many other Islamic terrorist groups have often used communication strategies which challenge the Union and the Member States in a completely new way as part of their actions against the West and to boost recruitment of European youth;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that strategic propaganda against the EU comes in many different forms and uses various tools, often tailored to match Member States’ profiles, with the goal of provoksowing doubt, paralysing the and uncertainty, hampering democratic and constitutional decision-making processes, discrediting the EU institutions in the eyes and minds of its citizens and eroding western values and transatlantic ties;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the EU institutions to recognise that information warfare is not only an external EU issue but also an internal one and to endow themselves with the resources they need to fight back properly;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the multi-layered character of current EU strategic communications at various levels, including NATO, the EU, the Member States, and NGOs as well as civic organisations; calls for the best possible coordination and exchange of information between the different actors involved wherever this makes sense;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 175 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. RecognisesCondemns the fact that Russia has been aggressively employing a wide range of tools and instruments, such as special foundations (Russkiy Mir,) multilingual TV stations (Russia Today, RIA Novosti), news agencies (Sputnik), social and religious groups (including thesections of the Russian Orthodox church), social media and internet trolls to challengediscredit Western values as a political model which has had its day, divide Europe, gather domestic support and create the perception of failing states in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 10 #
2016/0411(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point b
unless otherwise provided for in an international agreement concluded by the Union wet-lease signed by the Union based on an existing Air Transport Agreement which has been signed before 1 January 2008, one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
Amendment 154 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, therefore, on the VP/HR, the Council and the Member States to use all the possibilities provided for in the Treaty, especially the mechanisms contained in Article 42(6) TEU and Article 46 TEU on Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) during peacetime, and in Article 44 TEU on the implementation of a CSDP task by a group of Member States during an operational phase, in order to achieve a faster, more efficient and more flexible deployment of missions and operations;
Amendment 302 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises the underused potential of the EDA in supporting the development of the CSDP and the progressive improvement of Member States's capabilities; calls on the Member States to define and commit to a common level of ambition within a reformed EDA; calls for the reinforcement of the EDA’s political backing, funding, and resources, as well as of its coordination with the actions of the Commission and other actors, especially in the areas of capability development, defence procurement and research;
Amendment 411 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on NATO to ensure that the NATO European command option referred to in the ‘Berlin plus’ arrangement will continue to function, andreview the 'Berlin plus' agreement to adjust it to the current political context, in order to assure its complete functioning, including the European command option referred to in the agreement, ensuring that the operations commander will continue to be a senior officer from a EU Member State at Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) level;
Amendment 432 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. NotWelcomes the European Defence Action Plan put forward by the Commission in November 2016; calls in this regard on the Commission and the Member States to further clarify the governance and financing of the possible European Defence Fund, notably the capability and research "windows"; considers that the effective implementation of that plan requires strong support and political commitment from the Member States and the EU institutions; regrets in this regard that the Commission, the EDA and the Member States have not yet delivered on all the tasks resulting from the European Council meetings on defence of 2013 and 2015;
Amendment 454 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Stresses that the human factor is one of our most valuable assets when working towards a common defence; considers that more investment in CSDP training and education is needed, including the pursuance of an integrated system based on national military centres, as both training and education are a powerful instrument to advance in this field;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to Decision No 541/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing a Framework for Space Surveillance and Tracking Support;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European Commission to present results of the established European Framework Cooperation for Security and Defence Research on space and asks for recommendations on how to develop it further; calls on the Commission to clarify how civilian- military research under Horizon 2020 served in the area of space capabilities the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes the Framework for Space Surveillance and Tracking Support; calls on the European Commission to inform the Parliament on the implementation of the framework and its impact on security and defence; calls on the Commission to set up an implementing road map covering the definition of the envisaged architecture;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the ongoing project of EDA and ESA on Governmental Satellite Communications (GovSatcom) being one of the EDA's flagship programmes identified by the European Council in December 2013; calls in this regard on the involved actors to set up a permanent programme and to use the European added value of the EDA for military satellite communication as well; welcomes the successful completion of the DESIRE I project and the launch of the DESIRE II demonstration project for the future operation of RPAS in non-segregated airspace by EDA and ESA;
Amendment 194 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes the view that an EU-level ‘white book’ on security and defence would be the appropriate means of structuring future EU engagement and investment in space-based security and defence capabilities; calls on the HR/VP to start a debate on defining EU's level of ambition in the overlapping fields of space capabilities as well as security and defence; takes the view that this would also allow coherent development across all capability domains in relation to peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, and the progressive framing of a common EU defence policy; calls on the Commission to outline in the future European Defence Action Plan their plans on space activities in support of security and defence;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
— having regard to the documents of 14 June 2012 'Plan of Action to enhance EU CSDP support to UN peacekeeping' and of 23 March 2015 ‘Strengthening the UN- EU Strategic Partnership on Peacekeeping and Crisis Management: Priorities 2015- 2018’4 , _________________ 4 EEAS(2015)458, Council document 7632/15.
Amendment 29 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the primary mechanism for European cooperation with the AU is the African Peace Facility, originally established in 2004 and providing some €EUR 1.9 billion through the Member State-funded EDF; whereas the 2014-2016 action programme takes account of external evaluation and consultations with Member States and introduces new elements to improve its effectiveness; whereas article 43 TEU refers to the so called Petersberg Plus tasks covering military advice and assistance tasks, conflict prevention and peace-keeping tasks, tasks of combat forces in crisis management, including peace-making and post-conflict stabilisation;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas Article 41(2) TEU prohibits expenditure from EU budgets on operations having military or defence implications while not explicitly excluding EU financing of military tasks before and after operations; whereas Articles 209 and 212 TFEU do not explicitly exclude the financing of capacity-building in the security sector;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes the UN-EU Strategic Partnership on Peacekeeping and Crisis Management and its priorities for 2015-2018 as agreed in March 2015; welcomes the past and on- going civilian and/or military CSDP missions on the African continent and their efforts in the field of peacekeeping; encourages further work by the EU in order to take account of the key role of other organisations; mainly pan-african or regional organizations; and countries and facilitate Member State contributions; calls on the EU Member States to significantly increase their military and police contributions to UN peacekeeping missions;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the increasing capacity of the AU to provide a collective response by African countries to conflict on the continent, strengthening African ownership; highlights the contribution of the African Peace Facility to the funding of the AU; underlines the need for a rapid African response to crisis, and identifies the key role in this of the African Standby Force (ASF); encourages regional organizations, like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) or the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to increase their efforts in the area of rapid African respones to crises and to complement the efforts of the AU;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports the objectives ofWelcomes the Joint Communication on capacity-building, and joins the Council in calling for its urgent implementation; points out the EU’s potential particularly through civilits comprehensive approach covering civilian and military means, to help strengthen security in fragile and conflict-affected countries, while reiterating that security is a precondition for development and to address the needs ouf our partners, in particular for military recipients , while reiterating that security is a precondition for development; regrets that neither the European Commission nor the Council shared with the European Parliament their assessment on the legal options in support of capacity building; calls on both institutions to inform the European Parliament on this in due time; calls on the European Commission to suggest a legal base in line with the original European objectives of 2013 outlined in the initiative on 'Enable and Enhance';
Amendment 34 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EUalso should develop a broader agenda of EU- Iran relations addressing human rights, anti-corruption, energy policy, rules- based trade, environmental concerns and cultural relations;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed based on a clear agenda and with the wellbeing of Iranian people at the heart of any policy, through multi- layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building, foremost for the benefit of the peoples of Iran and the EU which will require confidence-building; supports, in this regard, the Commission’s commitment to a renewed engagement with Iran based on ‘a dialogue of the four Cs’: a dialogue that is comprehensive in scope; cooperative in the fields where Iran and the EU have mutual interests; critical, open and frank in areas where Iran and the EU disagree but are looking for common ground; and that is overall constructive in tone and practice;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU-Iran relationsresults of the JCPOA; welcomes the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran, to strengthen the EU presence with the goal of engaging with officials, private sector stakeholders, civil society and citizens alike, based on the EU's broad agenda for its relations with Iran, and to enable better public education within the country about the EU itself, to counter misunderstandings and to build a stronger basis of popular support for growing cooperation between the EU and Iran;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; neverthelessStrongly condemns the continued application of the death penalty in high numbers particularly for people convicted of drug smuggling without due process or fair trial; believes cooperation on anti- narcotics programmes and on the question ofending juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question should be addressed;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the re-assessment of qualifying container scanners as a dual- use item, which hinders the scanning of freight containers in the countering of illegal smuggling of narcotics;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement. based on a clear set of benchmarks which should be met prior to opening any negotiations;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment and a truly private sector, conducive to international investment and take anti- corruption measures on all levels, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Itran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for worksparency and accountability, and when benchmarks are met to explore steps towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO;
Amendment 171 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the impactuncertainty that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have oncreate for EU businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditionslarity and legal certainty for EU businesses to prosperwork in Iran and contribufter to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday liveshe lifting of sanctions in line with the JCPOA;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers the lack of freedom of expression online, the systemic surveillance and monitoring of internet traffic as well as the lack of digital freedoms to be an obstacle to trade with Iran, as well as a violation of people's rights and freedoms;
Amendment 193 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU, thereby contributing to the EU’s energy security, given that Iran owns the world's fourth largest oil reserves and the world's second largest gas reserves;
Amendment 215 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understandinginternational aid organisations are best positioned to receive EU funds and to provide aid; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management should improve the well-being of refugees in Iran and prevent human traffickers, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 232 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Expresses grave concern over the arrest of EU-Iranian dual-nationals upon their entering Iran, stresses that these arrests hinder the possibilities of people to people contacts;
Amendment 234 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on Iranian authorities to allow for Iranian diaspora in Europe to safely travel to their country of birth;
Amendment 236 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the judiciary to respect fair trial, due process and to grant suspects access to a lawyer;
Amendment 237 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Condemns the systematic torture in Iranian prisons;
Amendment 261 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control, non-proliferation, countering terrorism, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Condemns Iran's support of Hezbollah, which is on the EU terror list;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Condemns the political as well as military and strategic support by the Revolutionary Guards for the Assad regime which has been indiscriminately killing civilians;
Amendment 281 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Underlines the need for Iran to play a meaningful role in ending the war in Syria;
Amendment 282 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Condemns the covert recruitment of Afghan boys to fight for the regime of president Assad in Syria;
Amendment 290 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call onurge Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on political priorities rather than religious differencidentities and on the principle of ensuring respect, safety and security for peoples in all countries in the Middle East, without exception;
Amendment 299 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region without all players being present at the table; welcomes, in this regard, Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG); calls for its contribution to at least further facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to increase protection of the civilian population from attacks and to continuously seek a long- term solution to the conflict;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes Iran’s expressed readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and urges it to play a meaningful role to end sectarian violence, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 364 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that all discussions about political reform centre on the question whether or not the theocratic supremacy of the clergy may be democratically challenged;
Amendment 365 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on Iranian authorities to fully respect the universal human rights of all people, in particular the right to free expression online and offline;
Amendment 371 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls on Iranian authorities to respect the rights of women and to eliminate any discriminatory measures in family-, criminal-, labour and other laws;
Amendment 372 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Calls for the release of all political prisoners;
Amendment 373 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Calls for the immediate release of EU citizens detained in Iran including Nazak Afshar, Kamal Foroughi, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and all other dual- nationals unjustly detained;
Amendment 374 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 e (new)
Paragraph 26 e (new)
26e. Calls for the immediate release of Canadian-Iranian Homa Hoodfar, American-Iranians Amir Hekmati, Siamak Namazi and his father Baquer Namazi, and all other dual-nationals unjustly detained;
Amendment 375 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 f (new)
Paragraph 26 f (new)
26f. Calls on Iranian authorities to respect LGBTI rights;
Amendment 376 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 g (new)
Paragraph 26 g (new)
26g. Calls on Iranian authorities to allow for free and fair elections, and international monitors;
Amendment 389 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes with concern thatStrongly condemns Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility thatencourages the newly-elected Majlis is consideringto adopt legislation to exclude some drug- related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 409 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WelcomeRecalls the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty, at least for juvenile offenders;
Amendment 462 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. WelcomeRecalls President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the need to ensure the independence of the judiciary in general, as well as in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness touniversal human rights and fundamental foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens.edoms and the fight against corruption;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council meetings as of 19 and 20 December 2013 (EUCO 217/13) and as of 25 and 26 June 2015 (EUCO 22/15) as well as the Council conclusions on CSDP as of 18 May 2015 (8971/15),
Amendment 4 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to Council decision (CFSP) 2015/1835 of 12 October 2015 defining the statute, seat and operational rules of the European Defence Agency,
Amendment 5 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to its resolution of 21 May 2015 on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (based on the Annual Report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy)1 , __________________ 1; having regard to its resolution of 21 January 2016 on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) (2015/3034(RSP)), __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0213. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0213.
Amendment 62 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
– Defend the European Union and its states, societies and values
Amendment 75 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the primary objective of the EU must be to guarantee the security of its citizens and of its territory while safeguarding its values and societal model and pursuing its fundamental interests. The EU must therefores well as defining and pursuing the European interests; calls therefore on the EU institutions to ensure both its internal and its external resilience, itcalls on the VP/HR to increase EU's capacity to anticipate, prevent, pre-empt and resolve predictable risks and threats and to be prepared to takesuggest swift action on unpredictable threats, and its capacity to recover from various types of attack, as well as safeguarding security of supply of energy and raw materials;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that in future the EU and its Members States will have to rely less on the United States and take greater responsibility for their own security and territorial defence. C especially in Europe's neighbourhood; calls on the EU and the Member States, therefore, to improve their strategic autonomy regarding defence capabilities and capacities, in order to be prepared to respond to the broad spectrum of civilian and military threats and risks, in full complementarity with NATO; calls on the Commission to clarify in their announced EU Defence Action Plan ( COM(2015) 610 final) how envisaged EU actions will answer to the US third offset strategy and the US Defence Innovation Initiative;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. UrgNotes the EU in consequence to enhance coherent and structured cooperation on defence research, the industrial base and cyber defence through pooling and sharing, in order to use defence budgets more efficiently. The European Defence Agency’s role needs to be strengthened and its resources inccomplementing roles of the European Commission, the Member States, and the European Defence Agency (EDA) in the field of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) and the European Defence Market (EDM); welcomes in this regard the ambitious and re-confirmed commitments of the stake-holders preased to enable it to act more effectively. Member States should take more responsibility for building European capabilities and increase their military research expenditure through the EDA.nt during the European Councils in 2013 and 2015; urges the Member States to initiate immediately new future cooperative procurement programmes leading to urgently needed new capabilities and contributing to EU's strategic autonomy and defence industrial competitiveness; Furthermore, a true European intelligence and forecasting capacity needs to be developed;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the commitment of the Member States to achieve the collective target of 2 % of our defence spending on research funding and calls on them to live up to these ambitions; repeats its commitment for a EU funded future defence research and technology programme in the next multiannual financial framework (2021-2027); welcomes the signature of the delegation agreement between the European Commission and EDA setting up a pilot project on CSDP defence research as initiated by the European Parliament in the budget 2015; encourages the European Commission and EDA to improve their cooperation and the stake holder participation regarding setting up a preparatory action on defence research; welcomes the report of the Group of personalities on the preparatory action for CSDP-related research on 'European Defence Research'; invites the VP/HR and the Commission to present the European Parliament their plans on the future defence research and technology programme and to engage with Parliamentarians in an open debate;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Strongly criticises the Commission for not fulfilling in time its taskings of the European Council 2013 regarding an announced roadmap for a comprehensive EU-wide security-of-supply regime, an announced green paper on the control of defence and sensitive security industrial capabilities, monitoring defence and security procurement as well as 'government-to-government sales' in the defence sector;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Notes the Council decision (CFSP) 2015/1835 of 12 October; calls on the head of the Agency and VP/HR to inform the European Parliament how this Council decision reflects the Parliament's repeated view strengthening EDA by financing the Agency's staffing and running costs from the Union budget; strongly criticises the government of the United Kingdom of blocking an increase of EDA's operational budget in the fifth consecutive year risking to undermine the current and future tasks of the EDA;
Amendment 151 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that a principal objective should be to move towards voluntary joint defence forces and theReminds that given the increasing security challenges and threats as well as reluctance on the part of Member States to work in concert to counter them, it is paramount to activate the relevant Treaty provisions, in particular the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO); calls on the VP/HR to deliver realistic options for the successful launch of PESCO as a means for EU financing of military peacetime cooperation; encourages the Member States and the VP/HR to establish PESCO as the first step of framing of a common defence policy which will ultimately lead to a common defence. Supports, therefore, the drafting of a White paper on EU Defence, thereby updating the Helsinki H; repeats its call on the Member States and the VP/HR for starting a process leading to a EU White Book on Security and Defence in continuation of the EU global strategy on foreign and security policy with the full participation of the European Parliament in order to streadmline Goal from 1999the EU's strategic ambitions and capability development processes;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the vital importance of strengthening EU-NATO cooperation, and supports the establishment of European forces whichsuggests to combine the concepts of EU Battle Groups and NATO Response Forces in order to increase their compatibility while keeping operational autonomy in both formats; asks the VP/HR and the Council to inform the Parliament in which forms the EU Battle Groups and the European Rapid Reaction Force can contribute complementing NATO in territorial defence and are able to conduct intervention operations autonomously beyond the EU’s bordersbased on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU); asks the VP/HR to provide information on the results of the follow- up of NATO's General-Secretary visit to the European Parliament on 30 March 2015 and his identified fields of EU- NATO cooperation by 'building resilience together', 'by building resilience together with our neighbours' and 'in the area of defence investment';
Amendment 280 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU should be a constructive and resilient global actor with a regional focus and aspire to be a ‘'rule- maker’', establishing efficient multilateral global governance; calls on the VP/HR to provide before the presentation of the new global strategy a thorough assessment of the results of the implementation of the European Security Strategy (2003) in view of the past priorities of being 'more active', 'more capable', 'more coherent', and 'working with partners';
Amendment 387 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises the importance of actively involving national parliaments in the process by means of more thorough joint scrutiny with the European Parliament during the sessions of the Inter- Parliamentary Conference CFSP/CSDP;
Amendment 390 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Strongly urges European policy-makers to engage with citizens and, civil society and industry on the necessity and benefits of providing a stronger framework for Europe’s security.
Amendment 61 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the CSDP should be viewed as part of the broader CFSP frameworkexternal CFSP dimension and of EU external action as a whole as well as part of the internal dimension of the common market, industry, space, research and development policies; strongly believes that coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the various instruments to achieve economies of scale and maximise the impact of EU spending; is convinced that the EU has more tools and leverage potential than any other supranational institution, given that its security and defence policy can be reinforced by a comprehensive approach with other types of EU instruments and financing mechanisms; believes, therefore, that CFSP resources should be used in a smarter way by tying CSDP in with the different programmes managed by the Commission;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to set up permanent financial procedures for the cooperation between the Commission, the EEAS, the EDA, the ESA and member states in the fields of CSDP and common market, industry, space, research and development policies; regrets in this regard the failure of the past HR/VP to put forward the necessary proposal on how to assure the financing of EDA's staffing and running costs from the Union budget as required in the European Parliament's resolution of 12 September 2012 (2012/2050(INI)); calls therefore on the current VP/HR to remedy urgently this failure before the European Council on defence in June 2015; calls on the Commission and the Council to establish permanent financial rules to link EU actors form the areas of internal security (e.g. Frontex, Europol, ENISA) with external defence (e.g. EDA, EEAS);
Amendment 75 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes the implementation of a pilot project on CSDP research done jointly by the European Commission and EDA as proposed by the Parliament in the budget 2015 in view of the Agency implementing Union objectives and Union budget; regrets in this context that the Commission did not provide the Parliament with an assessment of the potential of art. 185 TFEU as requested in its resolution of 21 November 2013 on the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (2013/2125(INI));
Amendment 76 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Welcomes the Commission's Implementation Roadmap for Communication on European Defence and Security Sector adopted on 24 June 2014; calls on the Commission in this regard to outline in a stake-holder assessment in which way the potential beneficiaries as well as national and regional administrations are ready to use the described measures of the ESIF, ERDF, ESF or Interreg V; regrets in this regard that the Commission's proposals might come too late in order to influence the ongoing resource allocation of national and regional administrations and re-channel EU funds serving a stronger European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) ;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Calls on the European Commission in view of her tasks to strengthen the EDTIB to put forward a proposal clarifying in which form a negative impact of restrictive measures set into force by the Council based on article 215 TFEU on exporting European defence and security industries can be compensated from the EU budget or relieved by non-distorting market activities;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the ‘Train & Equip’ initiative that would ensure the capacity building of partners, as part of a transition or exit strategy, by facilitating the financing of equipment for security forces of third countri strengthening crisis prevention through better training, advice, and equipment; calls on the Council to establish a procedure for the assessment where any commonly agreed delivery of military equipment and arms serves the common European interest; supports a systematic use of project cells, in which interested Member States or third countries can contribute; welcomes the fact that the Commission is considering a more permanent financial support for this initiative;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges that military operations are financed by the Member States outside the EU budget and that their common costs are covered by the Athena mechanism; underlines that Athena is crucial to the fast deployment of those operations and is an instrument of solidarity between Member States, as well as a major incentive, notably for those lacking financial resources, to contribute to CSDP operations; regrets, however, that the actual use of operational common costs borne by Athena enumerated in Annex III of the Council decision 2011/871/CFSP remains very limited and that the proportion of the common costs remains very low (around 10-15 % of all costs) and that the ‘costs lie where they fall’ principle further deters Member States from taking an active part; finds that the long-term financing of military missions should be ensured;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Deplores, in this context, that the review of the Athena mechanism has not produced tangible results, and calls on the Council to deliver quickly on this issue; calls on the United Kingdom to stop blocking the reform process; calls on the Council in the meantime to come back to the past practice to generally activate annually the financing of transport costs and the deployment costs for multinational task force headquarters borne by Athena (Annex III-B of the Council decision 2011/871/CFSP); supports, in particular, an expansion of the common costs eligible under Athena, such as the pre-financing of certain costs or the strategic transport of EU battle groups, thus to enable more Member States to contribute with their resources to military CSDP operations; expects a final decision on these issues at the next European Council on defence;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Deplores, in this context, that the review of the Athena mechanism has not produced tangible results, and calls on the Council to deliver quickly on this issue; supports, in particular, an expansion of the costs eligible under Athena, such as the pre-financing of certain costs, the automatic financing of expenditure on CSDP operational and mission deployment (infrastructure for the accommodation of forces, expenses relating to the establishment of points of entry for troops into theatres of operations and security stocks of food and fuel where necessary), or the strategic transport of EU battle groups ; expects a final decision on these issues at the next European Council on defence;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Council to initiate the setting-up of the start-up fund (foreseen by Article 41(3) TEU) for the urgent financing of the initial phases of military operations, which could also serve as a strong tool for capacity development; calls on the Council to put forward a proposal on how in a crisis situation the consultation of the European Parliament can be done quickly; notes that, while civilian missions benefit from a dedicated budget for preparatory measures, the deployment and efficiency of military missions will remain structurally hindered as long as this possibility is not used; strongly encourages Member States to engage in the permanent structured cooperation provided for by Article 46 TEU, which would also considerably strengthen the EU rapid reaction capability; regrets in this regard the lack of substance in the Council's Policy Framework for Systematic and Long-Term Defence Cooperation adopted on 18 November 2014 because the paper just describes current practices; calls therefore on the Commission to put forward the necessary proposal to clarify how the EU budget can facilitate the establishment of the permanent structure cooperation (PESCO) and the work of military peacetime cooperation within the PESCO framework;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas there is an inherent right of individual or collective self-defence according to Art. 51 of the Charter of the UN;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas in the interests of international stability, it is important to provide a balance of deterrence on a case- by-case assessment;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Supports the supply of defensive arms in case of a legitimate self-defence; welcomes the decision of some Member States to supply defensive arms to the Peshmerga in Iraqi Kurdistan and to Ukraine;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Finds regrettable, notwithstanding the numerous arms export control regimes, that developments in the last two years have shown that weapons often end up in the hands of repressive regimes, armed groups and violent non-state actors, terrorists and criminals, and are used toConsiders that developments in the last two years in the neighbourhood of the Union have demonstrated the need to adopt effective arms export control regimes; condemns the use of arms with the aim of fuelling insecurity and armed conflicts internally and externally, or to support internal repression, regional conflicts and grave violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that EU Member States are major global arms exporters, accounting for EUR 36.7 billion in exports in 2013, of which EUR 26.7 billion is to non-EU countries; considers that the defence industry should aim to primarily ensurConsiders arms exports to be essential in order to strengthen the industrial and technological base of European defence; recalls that the defence industry has the aim of maintaining the defence and security of EUthe Member States; is seriously concerned by th of the Union while contributing towards the implementation of the European Common Security and Defence Policy; alerts Member States to the possible consequences for the security and defence of the EU caused by the transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology to third countries;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that, while denials and suspensions of licences following embargos or conflicts and revolutions such as the Arab Spring are a positive sign, they indicate that the EU export policy is merely reactive in chaconsiders that the Member States should fully take into account EU´s stracter; considers that a more thorough assessmentgic interests and be based on a thorough assessment according to the Common Position of the specific risks associated with recipient countries would be necessary before licensing;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the risks deriving from diversions, smuggling and the stockpiling of arms are increasing; stresses the risks that arms exported to third countries might be re-introduced into Europe with unprecedented ease and speed owimain a challenge to increased arms smuggling and enhanced mobility, thus compromising the security of citizens as was highlighted in a recent EUROPOL report16 be addressed; welcomes the review of the EU legislation on firearms and the intention to strengthen police cooperation with neighbouring countries on arms smuggling; __________________ 16 Exploring Tomorrow’s Organised Crime, 2015, Europol
Amendment 72 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that arms export controls are an integral part of EU foreign and security policy and shall be guided by the principles enshrined in Article 21 of TEU, notably the promotion of democracy and the rule of law and preservation of peace, prevention of conflicts and the strengthening of international security; recalls that arms exports might affect the credibility of the EU as a global human rights advocate; calls for the new EU global strategy on foreign and security policy to properly consider arms export issues in view of the changed European interests in current security environment and associated risks and threats;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores that irresponsiblellicit or unregulated arms transfers continue tomay hinder democratic, economic and social development in manycertain parts of the world; recognises that the effective implementation of Criterion Eight would be a decisive contributione to the EU’s Policy Coherence on Development objectives;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the requirement that states parties to the ATT take into account in the licence decision-making process the risk that the weapons to be transferred may be used to commit or facilitate serious acts of gender-based violence or serious acts of violence against women and children; calls on the Member States to introduce this conditwelcomes the fact that this condition is covered by the second criterion into the Common Position;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Commends the fact that the EU has a legally binding framework, unique in the world, through which arms export control is being enforced, including in crisis regions and countries with questionable human rights records; and welcomes the fact, in this connection, that several European and third countries have joined the arms exports control system on the basis of the Common Position;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Welcomes the fact that Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro and Norway have aligned themselves with the criteria and principles of the Common Position 2008/944CFSP; notes that a special information exchange system between the EU and the aligned third countries has been in place since 2012;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that the Common Position does not affect the right of Member States to operate more restrictive national policiesshould lead to a coordinated approach to arms trade and that the common standards set by the Common Position are to be regarded as the minimum standard for the management of transfers of military technology according to recital 3; points out that harmonisation at the European level should only lead to a more restrictive arms export policy at national level and not be used as a pretext for watering down stricter national rulenotes, however, that the eight criteria are applied and interpreted with varying degrees of rigour in the EU Member States; calls, therefore, for more uniform interpretation and implementation of the Common Position with all its obligations;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes COARM’s review of Common Position 2008/944 and the conclusion that it properly serves the objectives set by the Council, and that it is in line with the ATT; expresses concern that Member States thought that no change was necessary despite weaknesses in arms exports policies exposed by the Arab Spring;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the update of the User’s Guide to the Council Common Position and of the EU Military List; looks forward to the adoption of a new online information-sharing mechanism by COARM; welcomes the new references made to aspects of the ATT which are not yet included in the Common Position and the changes to the elaborative guidance to Criterion Seven; is disappointed that changes to the guidance on implementing the other criteria have been limited, in particular with regard to Criterion Eight despite widespread difficulties in its effective implementation;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to ensure a stricteruniform application of the eight criteria; believes that Member States including at European level in COARM should broadenare making their assessments to include a focusin full compliance with the Common Position on the situation in the country of destination as well as on the specific military technology in question; encourages Member States to apply stricter national criteria;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to ensure a more coherent policy on embargos; calls on Member States to eliminate any ambiguities in their systems but also at the level of the Wassenaar Arrangement concerning the export of ‘military’ and ‘non-military’ arms, which could lead to small arms transfers being able to circumvenclarify national and international provisions relating to the export of ‘military’ and ‘non-military’ arms in order to control more effectively the transfer of arms regarded as ‘non- military’; recalls that rRegulation systems through being described as ‘non-military’(EU) No 258/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council implementing Article 10 of the United Nations’ Protocol against the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms is intended to control effectively transfers of firearms for civil use;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 132 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned by the possible diversions of exports and by the lack of effective controls on end users, and calls on Member States to establish an effective control system (common monitoring system, non-misuse clause in end-user certificates, mandatory physical inspections of end users); cCalls on the Council to better align Criterion Seven to Article 11 of the ATT to avoid diversions of exports;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Finds regrettableNotes that only 21 Member States made full submissions to the 16th Annual Report; deplores that Greece has not provided any data and that Germany and the UK did not submit any data on actual arms exports and that France provided a total figure for arms exports which was not disaggregatedcalls on the remaining Member States to fulfil their obligation to report annually and provide data for the 16th Annual Report retrospectively and for the forthcoming Annual Reports in due time;
Amendment 151 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for enhancedWelcomes the consultations between the Member States with regard to transfers to fragile and unstable regions or countries; calls on the Member States to establish and publish a list of persons (including entities and individuals) that have been convicted of violating arms- export-related legislation and of cases of identified diversion; calls on the Member States to provide detailed information in due time on procedures for the revocation or suspension of granted licences with regard to countries subject to an embargo;
Amendment 160 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Strongly believes that theCalls for the reports to be kept public; considers that parliaments and citizens have the right to be informed about the arms export decisions of their governments asin they affect the security and well-being of their nation interests of transparency and greater public scrutiny;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for parliamentary oversight to be strengthened both at national and European level through annual reports in Parliament; calls for European arms exports as part of the European industrial defence policy to be discussed at the next Inter- Parliamentary Conference on CFSP/CSDP;
Amendment 166 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses also the essential role ofWelcomes the regular consultation with civil society in increasing transparency; calls on the Commission and the EEAS/COARM to continue to deepen ithis dialogue with civil society and relevant think tanks;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that technological developments make it increasingly more difficult to distinguish between pure military and pure civilian use; calls on the VP/HR, the Member States and the Commission to ensure that there are no loopholescoherence at the level of the Wassenaar Arrangement and between the Military List and the Annexes of the Dual-Use Regulation and to pay particular attention to new technology of strategic importance such as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and surveillance technology;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the lack of consolidation in European defence markets means that external dependencies in the European defence sector are increasing at a dangerous ratcould further increase, at a time of multiple and direct threats to European security which are unprecedented since the end of the Cold War;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the 'Defence Package' launched by the European Commission aims to support the competitiveness of the European defence sector and one of its goals is to limit the problems due to the fragmentation of the European defence market, some protectionist attitudes in the award of defence contracts and the lack of coordination between different Member States control on regimes transfers of defence-related products;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to step up its efforts to achieve a level playing field in European defence markets, limiting the use of justified exclusions to a strict minimum; calls on the Commission to inform the Parliament of effects of the already published seven Guidance Notes (Field of Applications, Exclusions, R&D, Security of Supply, Security of Information, Subcontracting, Offsets) and notes that it plans to release two more in 2015; believes that these notes thus constitute the perfect opportunity for the Commission to establish a dialogue with Member States on subjects that have never been addressed in a structured and open manner and requests information on the outcome of such dialogue with Member States;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the full phase-out of offsets, unless duly justified on the basis of article 346. of the Treaty, is indispensable for ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market in the European defence sector;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Warns of worrying developments in the European defence market that are increasing external dependencies in the European defence sector at a time of an increasingly challenging security environment; warns, in particular, of the combination of Member States’ declining defence budgets, persisting market fragmentation despite new internal market rules, the growing dependence of the defence industry on extra-EU exports and increased foreign investment in Europe’s defence sector in some countries, yielding control of strategic national and European defence industries, assets and technologies;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the European Commission to inform the European Parliament in due time on the status of the Green Paper "on possible shortfalls of the current system for the control of assets" and requests information on the outcome of the announced stake holder consultations;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes thatInvites the Commission has yet to publishto consider publishing as soon as possible its Green Paper on the control of assets, initially scheduled for the end of 2014, in accordance with its 2014 Roadmap;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to accompany its implementation reports to Parliament and the Council on Directives 2009/81/EC and 2009/43/EC in 2016 with legislative proposals, if the findings of the report point in this direction;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the need for greater convergence between national defence planning processes and welcomes, in this context, the adoption of the Policy Framework for Systematic and Long-Term Defence Cooperation; finds regrettable, however, its non-binding nature and the fact that it has not introduced a clear and structured process; calls on the Member States to launch permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) as means for better coordination and to use EU financing for peacetime cooperation; calls on the VP/HR to deliver realistic plans for the successful launch of PESCO;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the new ‘innovation partnership’ procedure and calls for it to be introduced in defence procurement, allowing contracting authorities to establish this procedure for the development and subsequent purchase of new, innovative products, services or works, providing the necessary market incentives and supporting the development of an innovative solutions without foreclosing the market.
Amendment 80 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Demands that cooperation and the pooling and sharing of initiatives be given priority and that incentives – in particular tax incentives – be created to this endbe created to this end; calls on the European Commission to put forward a proposal clarifying how tax incentives could serve these objectives; welcomes the work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) on a pooled procurement mechanism and expects it to contain measures to incentivise the cooperative acquisition of and support for defence equipment;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Warns that European defence companies are increasingly compensating for their reduced turnover in Europe through extra-EU exports at the cost of engaging in ruinous competition, transferring sensitive technologies and intellectual property rights to their future competitors and moving production outside the EU, thus compromising Europe’s security of supply and increasing the risks of violating the Common Position on Arms Exports and fostering armed violence and conflict in other regions; believes that exposing the EU to the risk of the EDTIB being dependent on customers in third powers with different strategic interests constitutes a serious strategic mistake;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that EU export control policies should be substantially revamped with a view to developing a more integrated EU regime and a level playing field, making sure that overarching foreign and security policy objectivethe Common Position defines the broadest common understanding for the control of exports of military technology and equipment serving the coordination of national export control systems; recalls thave priority over short-term financial, economic and commercial interests; notes that the Council has failed to ensure the uniform application of the common position on the control of exports of military equipment; is disconcerted that even in cases of flagrant non-compliance by a buyer country with several of the eight criteria, including those on the preservation of regional peace, security and stability, and on the behaviour of the buyer country with regard to the international community and its respect for international law, the common position is almost entirely absent from the political decision-making sphere and public discourset a stronger verification and reporting system has been observed since the presentation of the annual Council reports according to article 8(2) of Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment; calls on the Member States to overcome legislative and organizational obstacles in order to achieve better possible compliance with the eight criteria independently verified;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges Member States to comply with the principles of the common position and to report fully and regularly on the state of their defence equipment exports to third countries; calls on the Council and the VP/HR to identify the reasons for Member States’ incomplete compliance with the reporting obligation and to implement a new mechanism that may fill that gap; recalls that adherence to the common position is fundamental to the fulfilment of EU principles and values, particularly in the field of international human rights law and international humanitarian law and its responsibilities as regards global securitycalls on the Member States, where appropriate, to take into account the effect of proposed exports on their economic, social, commercial and industrial interests, these factors shall not affect the application of the above principles;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that while the growing importance of dual-use technologies offers benefits in terms of synergies between the defence sector and commercial production, it also makes it dependent on civilian supply chains, which often base their production outside Europe; warns also of the growing internationalisation of industrial supply chains and threquests information from the Commission and the European Defence Agency on the possible risks of growing internationalisation and the possible effects that changes in ownership in the defence sector may have on the security of supply in the EU and also the heightened risks for European and national security;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the work of the EDA and the Commission on an EU-wide security of supply (SoS) regime, as mandated by the European Council, calls on the European Commission to provide information about the status of the work on the Roadmap for a comprehensive EU-wide Security of Supply regime, especially whether the Parliament proposal on "a comprehensive and ambitious EU-wide security-of-supply regime (...) based on a system of mutual guarantees and an analysis of risks and needs, and possibly using the legal basis of permanent structured cooperation" (A7-0358/2013) was included in the preparatory work; and looks forward to a roadmap with specific steps to be presented for endorsement in June 2015;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that European hubs connect Europe with the rest of the world and that Europe needs to maintain its direct connectivity to all parts of the world, providing direct flights by European carriers from their European hubs to overseas destinations, maintaining jobs and growth in the European aviation sector; stresses that flights within the EU not only provide mobility in the internal market but also play a vital role as feeder flights to maintain connectivity at EU hubs; EU policy must ensure an efficient and competitive feeder network to strengthen European hubs, reducing costs to globally competitive levels and ensuring fair competition with carriers from third countries; EU Member States need a coherent and common policy in order not to further loose direct connectivity between Europe, Asia and Africa to hubs in the Gulf and Turkey; therefore asks the Commission to implement these goals in all EU aviation legislation and to apply them in their negotiations with third countries;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to complete the established legislative framework for passenger rights with measures covering passengers on multimodal journeys taking into account the specific differences, the legal responsibility for the unique part of the journey and inter-actions between the modes of transport; calls for initiatives to promote integrated traveller information and intermodal ticketing; asks for measures to improve the quality of transport for elderly people, passengers with reduced mobility and disabled passengers, including better accessibility of infrastructure;
Amendment 404 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
– all necessary actions by the Member States to accelerate the implementation of the Single European Sky and deploy the future air traffic management system (SESAR); the development by the Commission of high level targets for airport capacity at EU level in line with the objectives of SES, and development by Member States of concrete national capacity action plans informed by the findings of the Eurocontrol 2013 ‘Challenges of Growth’ report,
Amendment 408 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Amendment 411 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- a thorough review by the European Commission and the Member States of the aviation security strategy in the EU with a view to move gradually to a risk-based approach to the benefit of the passenger,
Amendment 427 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 3
Paragraph 25 – indent 3
– a prioritisation by the European Commission of aviation negotiations with its major trading partners (neighbouring countries, BRIC countries, Mexico, ASEAN) as well as an Aviation Dialogue with the Gulf States with a view to enhancing financial transparency and safeguarding fair competition; inclusion of ‘fair competition clauses’ in air transport agreements, detailed provisions on subsidies, unfair practices and competition, and efficient means of action in the event of non- -compliance with those provisions,
Amendment 437 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 4
Paragraph 25 – indent 4
– enhancement of the negotiations within the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the development of a global market-based mechanism addressing international aviation emissions, as well as the support of credible industry standards for carbon management (e.g. Airport Carbon Accreditation which to date comprises 90 European Airports including 20 carbon neutral ones as of April 2015),
Amendment 440 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 4a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 4a (new)
- a review of the regulative and fiscal EU and Member State policies to reinforce the competitiveness of the European aviation industry and ensure fair competition with third country air carriers; calls therefore on the Commission to adjust or repeal unilateral EU provisions and to urge Member States to act accordingly with regard to unilateral national provisions that distort competition;
Amendment 444 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 5
Paragraph 25 – indent 5
– a swift adoption by the Council of its common position on the revision of Regulation 261/2004 and Regulation 2027/97 on air passenger rights, as well as the revision of Regulation 95/93 on the allocation of slots,
Amendment 87 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly,proof is provided that Russia has begun implementing the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine fully and honestly; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;
Amendment 244 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that EU-Russia relations must henceforth be based on the rule of law and on preconditioned dialoguea dialogue subject to clear conditions, whereby the EU would be ready to relaunch cooperation with the authorities in Moscow on the condition that Russia unambiguously and without pretence takes its share of responsibility and verifiably begins to fully implements the Minsk Agreements; stresses that in order to ensure that such a dialogue – if renewed (for which(which should include the issue of the return of Crimea to Ukraine would be a prerequisite) –), if renewed, is not conducted at the expense of European values, standards and international commitments, it would be necessary to specify very clearly the EU’s expectations of Russia, along with the retaliatory measures it would take should Russia not keep to its commitments;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the relevance of the suspension of cooperation with Russiaimportance, in view of Russia’s aggressive attitude, of suspending support for Russia’s build-up in the defence sector, and calls on the Member States to refrain from taking any decisions that could jeopardise this united position; is therefore of the view that, notwithstanding their undisputable bilateral nature, agreements in the field of defence cooperation between some Member States and Russia should be assessed carefully at EU level, with a view to defining an appropriate and consistent approach; calls for the EU’s cooperation with NATO to be consolidated further;
Amendment 353 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is deeply concerned by the ever growing restrictions on free media, the tightening of online media control, the use of coercion to curb impartial reporting and the erosion of journalistic standards in Russia, as well as the increasing monopoly on the information available to Russian-language audiences abroad by state-owned media outlets; deplores that Russian state- controlled media have become players in the EU information sphereEU public opinion without keeping to the norms of independent journalism, including the rejection of hate speech;
Amendment 368 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Renews its call for the development of EU reconnaissance capabilities of weaponised information and the preparation of information contingency plans, including the strengthening of analytical and monitoring capabilities, especially in the Russian language, in order to be able to identify, and respond swiftly and appropriately to, purposefully biased information; calls on the Commission to earmark without delay adequate funding for concrete projects aimed at countering Russian propaganda within the EU and abroad; calls on the Commission and the Member States to devise as well a mechanism for the collection, monitoring and reporting of financial, political or technical assistance provided by Russia to political parties and other organisations within the EU, with a view to assessing its involvement in, and influence over, political life and public debateopinion in the EU;.
Amendment 454 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of continued political and financial support to independent civil society activists, media and NGOs; encourages the EU to reach out to Russian officials and civil society organisations that are inclined to develop an alternative vision of political and diplomatic relations with the EU based on partnership and cooperation;
Amendment 255 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Member States should be allowed to exempt from the provisions of this Regulation aerodromes with low volumes of traffic, subject to a prior authorisnotification byof the Commission, provided that the aerodromes concerned nevertheless meet the minimum common safety objectives laid down in the relevant essential requirements. When a Member State grants such exemptions, those exemptions should also apply to the equipment used at the aerodrome concerned and to the providers of ground handling and apron management services operatingapron management at the exempted aerodromes. Exemptions granted by Member States to aerodromes before the entry into force of this Regulation should remain valid, while it should be ensured that information about these exemptions is made available to the public.
Amendment 274 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The essential requirements concerning environmental compatibility of the designvelopment of aeronautical products should address both aircraft noise as well as emissions, and allow the Union to set detailed technical standards which are necessary to protect the environment and human health from harmful effects of aviation operations. Those requirements should be based onin compliance with the standards and recommended practices set by the Chicago Convention.
Amendment 276 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 300 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Agency and the national competent authorities should work in partnership in order to better detect unsafe conditions and take remedial measures as appropriate. Member States should in particular be able to transfer to each other or to the Agency the responsibilities under this Regulation related to certification, oversight and enforcement, especially where that is necessary for enhanced safety or more efficient use of resources. It is also necessary, according to the case, to support the Member States in performing those tasks, in particular cooperative and cross- border oversight, by establishing an efficient framework for pooling and sharing of aviation inspectors and other specialists with relevant expertise.
Amendment 305 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Under the institutional system of the Union, implementation of Union law is primarily the responsibility of the Member States. Certification, oversight and enforcement tasks required by this Regulation, and by the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof, should therefore in principle be carried out at national level by one or more competent authorities of the Member States. In certain clearly defined cases, however, the Agency should also be empowered to conduct those tasks as specified in this Regulation. In thosewell-defined cases the Agency should also be allowed to take the necessary measures related to the operation of aircraft, the qualification of aircrew or the use of third-country aircraft, where this is the best means to ensure uniformity and facilitate the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 317 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Having regard to the existing interdependencies between safety and security in civil aviation, the Agency should take part in the cooperation concerning the area of aviation security, including cyber-security. It should contribute its expertise to the implementation, by the Commission and by Member States, of Union rules in that area.
Amendment 332 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) In order to guarantee the full autonomy and independence of the Agency, it should be granted an autonomous budget principally funded from a contribution from the Union and from fees and charges paid by the users of the European aviation safety system. Any financial contribution received by the Agency from Member States, third countries, or other entities or persons should not compromise its independence and impartiality. The Union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the Union contribution and any other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the European Union are concerned, while the auditing of accounts should be carried out by the Court of Auditors. In order to enable the Agency to participate in all relevant future projects, it should be provided with the possibility to receive grants. The revenue of the Agency should include charges paid in accordance with Regulation (EU) No XXXX/XXXX on the implementation of the Single European Sky, so as to reflect the 'user pays' principle.
Amendment 340 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61 a (new)
Recital 61 a (new)
(61a) The changes brought about by this Regulation have an impact on the implementation of other Union legislation. Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council should therefore be repealed.
Amendment 346 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The principal objective of this Regulation is to establish and maintain a high uniform level of civil aviation safety in the Union, while ensuring a high uniform level of environmental protection.
Amendment 365 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) contributing to a high uniform level of environmental protection;
Amendment 379 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the design, production, maintenance and operation of aerodrome equipment used or intended for use at the aerodromes referred to in point (e) and the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at those aerodromesprovision of apron management services used or intended for use at the aerodromes referred to in (e) ;
Amendment 400 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Amendment 404 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23
(23) ‘commercial air transport’ (CAT) means an aircraft operation to transport passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or other valuable consideration between two different aerodromes; whereas CAT A means transportation in regular scheduled services and/or Mass transport CAT N means transportation in non- regular, non-scheduled, non-mass transport: (SME)
Amendment 439 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensuring the distinction between regulatory tasks and service activities;
Amendment 467 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The designvelopment of a product shall be subject to certification and shall be issued with a type certificate. Changes to that type certificate shall also be subject to certification and shall be issued with a certificate of changes, including supplemental type certificates. Repair designs shall be subject to certification and shall be issued with an approval.
Amendment 468 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
That type certificate, that certificate of changes and that approval of repair designs shall be issued upon application when the applicant has demonstrated that the designvelopment of the product complies with the type- certification basis established in accordance with the delegated act referred to in Article 18(1)(a)(i) and that the design of the product has no feature or characteristic making it environmentally incompatible or unsafe forit can be safely operationed.
Amendment 469 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
That type certificate, that certificate of changes and that approval of repair design may be also issued without such application, by an organisation approved in accordance with Article 15 which has been granted the privilege to issue those certificates or approvals in accordance with the delegated act referred to in Article 18(1)(k), when that organisation has determined that the designvelopment of the product complies with the conditions established in the second subparagraph.
Amendment 470 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
No separate type certificate shall be required for the designvelopment of engines and propellers that have been certified as part of the designvelopment of an aircraft in accordance with this Article.
Amendment 537 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Aerodromes, aerodrome equipment, the operation of aerodromes and the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at aerodromes shall comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex VII; and, if applicable, Annex VIII. ; it is not the purpose or objective of the essential requirements to alter the division of responsibilities in Member States; in the event of the incorrect implementation of the measures by third parties they shall have no effect on the liability of the airport operator; whose responsibilities are set out in the operator certificate issued by the competent authority;
Amendment 547 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
Amendment 570 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. Organisations responsible for the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at aerodromes subject to this Regulation shall declare their capability and the availability of the means to discharge the responsibilities associated with the services provided in compliance with the essential requirements referred to in Article 29.
Amendment 575 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 578 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the conditions and procedures for the declaration by organisations providing ground handling services and by organisations providing apron management services in accordance with Article 32(2);
Amendment 579 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the privileges and responsibilities of the organisations providing ground handling services and by organisations providing apron management services which have made declarations in accordance with Article 32(2);
Amendment 585 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. As regards aerodromes, aerodrome equipment, the operation of aerodromes, and ground handling and apron management services the Commission shall be empowered, by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 117, to amend or supplement Annex VII and, if applicable, Annex VIII, where necessary for reasons of technical, operational or scientific developments or safety evidence related to the aerodromes, in order and to the extent required to achieve the objectives laid down in Article 1.
Amendment 588 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37
Article 37
Amendment 589 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37
Article 37
Amendment 596 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. Where the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 39 so provide, the providers of ATM/ANS referred to in Article 36 shall be required to declare that the ATM/ANS systems and constituents upon which safety or interoperability is dependent and which are to be put into operation by those service providers comply with the detailed specifications established by the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 39 to ensure compliance with the essential requirements referred to in Article 35.
Amendment 598 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 39 so provide, ATM/ANS systems and constituents, upon which safety or interoperability is dependent, shall be subject to certification and shall be issued with a certificate.
Amendment 599 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 670 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 6
Article 51 – paragraph 6
6. In order to facilitate the exercise of their tasks related to certification, oversight and enforcement, the Commission, the Agency and, national competent authorities and, where appropriate, Eurocontrol, shall exchange information, including on possible or identified infringements.
Amendment 683 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 4
Article 52 – paragraph 4
4. The costs of the assistance provided by the European aviation inspectors designated by national competent authorities shall be covered by fees. To that end, the Agency shall invoice, on behalf of the national competent authority that incurred the costs, the legal or natural person which was subject to the certification and oversight activities performed by those inspectors. The costs should be of a comparable level to the charges that the national authority concerned would levy. The Agency shall transfer the amount collected from that person to the national competent authority concerned.
Amendment 686 #
Amendment 687 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Amendment 693 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 53 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
In relation to the exercise of that responsibility, the provisions of Chapters II and IV and Articles 120 and 121, as well as the applicable provisions of the national law of the Member State to which the responsibility is transferred shall apply.
Amendment 699 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3
Article 53 – paragraph 3
3. The Agency or aA Member State, as applicable, shall only agree to the transfer of responsibilities referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 when it is satisfied that it can effectively exercise the transferred responsibility in compliance with this Regulation and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof.
Amendment 704 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
When a Member State intends to transfer certain responsibilities in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 2, it shall establish jointly with the Agency or with the other Member State, as applicable, a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities. The legal and natural persons concerned by the transfer and, in case of a transfer referred to in paragraph 2, the Agency shall be consulted on that transition plan before it is finalised.
Amendment 707 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Agency and the Member State or Member States concerned, as applicable, shall ensure that the transfer of the responsibilities is carried out in accordance with the transition plan.
Amendment 709 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 712 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 6
Article 53 – paragraph 6
6. This Article shall be without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Member States under the Chicago Convention. When a Member State transfers responsibilities in accordance with this Article which are attributed to it by the Chicago Convention, it shall notify the ICAO about the fact that the Agency or another Member State acts as its authorised representative for the fulfilment of its obligations under the Chicago Convention.
Amendment 740 #
Amendment 745 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2
Article 55 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Member State concerned did not either give effect to the Agency's recommendation or remedy the deficiencies within 3 months from the date of that recommendation, the Commission may decide, when it considers that the conditions of paragraph 1 are met, that the responsibility for the certification, oversight and enforcement tasks concerned shall be temporarily transferred to the Agencyanother Member State. That decision shall be taken by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 116(2). On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to aviation safety, the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 116(4).
Amendment 748 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 5
Article 55 – paragraph 5
Amendment 749 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 5
Article 55 – paragraph 5
Amendment 750 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 6
Article 55 – paragraph 6
Amendment 751 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 6
Article 55 – paragraph 6
Amendment 802 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Amendment 806 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Amendment 809 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) ensure the continuing airworthiness functions associated with the design of products, the design of parts and non- installed equipment it has certified and in respect of which it performs oversight, including reacting without undue delay to a flight safety or security problem and issuing and disseminating the applicable mandatory information;
Amendment 847 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 1
Article 75 – paragraph 1
1. The measures taken by the Agency as regards emissions and noise, for the purpose of the certification of the designvelopment of products in accordance with Article 11, shall aim at preventing significant harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned, with due regard for environmental benefits, technical feasibility, economic capacities and possible interactions and distortions of competition with regulations and measures already adopted by ICAO.
Amendment 853 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 2
Article 75 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States, the Commission, the Agency and other Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall, within their respective fields of competence, cooperate on environmental matters, including those addressed in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council21, with a view to ensuring that interdependencies between environmental protection, human health and other technical domains of civil aviation are taken into account, with due regard for environmental benefits, technical feasibility, economic capacities and possible interactions and distortions of competition with regulations and measures already adopted by ICAO. In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, account shall be taken of any specific circumstances in the individual Member States. __________________ 21 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 858 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 3
Article 75 – paragraph 3
3. The Agency shall assist the Commission with the definition and coordination of civil aviation environmental protection policies and actions, in particular by conducting studies, simulations and providing technical advice in areas in which there are interdependencies between environmental protection, health and other technical aspects of civil aviation.
Amendment 861 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 4
Article 75 – paragraph 4
Amendment 870 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 – paragraph 1
Article 76 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States, the Commission and the Agency shall cooperate on security matters related to civil aviation, including cyber security, with a view to ensuring thatonly if there are interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security are taken into account.
Amendment 875 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 – paragraph 2
Article 76 – paragraph 2
Amendment 884 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 – paragraph 3
Article 76 – paragraph 3
3. To protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference, the Agency may take the necessary measures under Article 65(6) and Article 66(1)(i), provided that it is not just emergency response (civil aviation security) which is involved. Before taking such measures, the Agency shall obtain the agreement of the Commission and consult the Member States.
Amendment 962 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 963 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 987 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 a (new)
Article 116 a (new)
Article 116a Advisory body Notwithstanding the role of the committee established pursuant to Article 116, the Commission shall set up an advisory body for air and aviation security comprising representatives of European civil aviation industry associations. The role of this body shall be to advise the Commission and the committee. The committee established pursuant to Article 116 shall keep the advisory body informed throughout the procedure.
Amendment 994 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 117 – paragraph 5
Article 117 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 2(3)(d), Article 18, Article 25, Article 28, Article 34, Article 39, Article 44, Article 47, Article 50, Article 51(10), Article 52(5), Article 72(4) and Article 115(1)this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 999 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 122 a (new)
Article 122 a (new)
Article 122a Repeal of provisions Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 is repealed.
Amendment 1007 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 123 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
2. A dry lease agreement to whichbetween a Community air carrier is a partyand a third country operator or a wet lease agreement under which the Community air carrier is the lessee of the wet-leased aircraft operated by a third country operator shall be subject to prior approval in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [XX/XXX reference to this Regulation to be inserted] and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof.
Amendment 1047 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1
Annex III – point 1
1. Products must be designed to be as quiet as possible, taking into account technical feasibility, economic equitableness and point 4.
Amendment 1048 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2
Annex III – point 2
2. Products must be designed to minimize emissions to the extent possible taking into account technical feasibility, economic equitableness and point 4.
Amendment 1049 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3
Annex III – point 3
3. Products must be designed to minimise the emissions arising from the evaporation or discharge of fluids, taking into account technical feasibility, economic equitableness and point 4.
Amendment 1065 #
Amendment 1071 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 5 – paragraph 2
Annex VII – point 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 21 #
2014/2817(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the conclusion of the Association Agreement is not an end in itself, but is part of a broader process of bringing Moldova into the European mainstreamstructures of the European Union economically, politically and socially, and, to this end, implementation is essential;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2817(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the Agreement is for the benefit of the whole population; calls on Moldova to ensure that the reforms are anchored and deeply rooted in the institutional framework; highlights the need for full details of the objectives and content of the agreement to be made public;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2817(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of the institutions responsible for guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and good governance, and of consolidating the system of protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; notes in this context the significance of previous steps towards reform, such as strengthening the autonomy of the system for appointing judges; having a representative configuration of the Central Electoral Committee; improving the effectiveness and independence of the Court of Auditors; and media supervision;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2817(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights the need to continue the work of professionalising and depoliticising central and local public administration, as this too will contribute greatly to the full implementation of the Agreement; calls on Moldova to carry out the decentralisation strategy in an inclusive manner; points out the importance of effective local municipal authorities and adequate infrastructure for developing rural areas, which is a pre-condition for reducing rural depopulation;
Amendment 74 #
2014/2817(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Continues to emphasise the need for a transparent business and investment environment and appropriate regulatory reform, in order to boost the competitiveness of the Moldovan economy, encourage foreign direct investment and secure the sustainability of the measures taken to address the structural economic problems; highlights the need to extend value chains in agriculture as a pre-condition for economic and social development;
Amendment 762 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
84. Suggests, as a first step in this direction, that the provisions of Article 46 TEU regarding the establishment of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) through a QMV vote in the Council be implemented, as this instrument would allow more ambitious Member States to cooperate in a coordinated way more closely in the area of defence under the umbrella of the EU, and empower them to use the EU’s institutions, instruments and budget;
Amendment 767 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
Paragraph 85
85. Insists on complementing the provisions for PESCO witto establish an EU white book on security and defence on the basis of the EU global strategy for foreign and security policy currently under preparation by the VP/HR, as such a document would further define the EU’s strategic objectives in the field of security and defence, and identify the existing and required capabilities; calls on the European Commission to base their ongoing preparatory work on an European defence action plan on the results of the future EU white book on security and defence;
Amendment 777 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87
Paragraph 87
87. Considers it necessary toReiterates the urgent need for strengthening the European Defence Agency (EDA) by providing it with needed resources and political backing, thereby allowing it to play a leading and coordinating role in capability development, research and procurement; repeats its view that this would be best done by financing the Agency's staffing and running costs from the Union budget;
Amendment 788 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 91
Paragraph 91
91. Calls for the creation of a permanent civilian and military headquarters as well as a military operational headquarters that would cooperate closely with the existing Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC); calls for the institutionalisation of the various European military structures (among others the different ‘Battle Groups’, Euroforces, France-United Kingdom defence cooperation, Benelux air defence cooperation) into the EU framework, and for an increase in the usability of EU battlegroups, inter alia by extending common financing and by considering, by default, their deployment as an initial entry force in future crisis management scenarios;
Amendment 793 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92
Paragraph 92
92. Notes that thisese permanent headquarters could engage in permanent contingency planning and play a major coordinating role in future applications of Article 42(7) TEU; is of the view that the ‘mutual defence clause’, as laid down in this Article and requested by France during the Foreign Affairs Council on 17 November 2015, will constitute a catalyst for further development of the EU’s security and defence policy, leading to stronger commitment by all Member States;
Amendment 799 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
Paragraph 93
93. Considers that there is a need to enhance EU-NATO cooperation at all levels in areas such as capability development and contingency planning for hybrid threats, and to intensify efforts at removing remaining political obstacles; suggests to combine the concepts of EU Battle Groups and NATO Response Forces in order to increase their compability while keeping operational autonomy in both formats;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the Union and its Member States must, as a matter of the utmost urgency, adapt to the new security challenges, in particular by making effective use of the existing CSDP tools and link these better with EU's foreign affairs tools, humanitarian assistance, and development policy, by coordinating national action more closely and, where appropriate, by introducing in a pragmatic and flexible way new arrangements for the expression of European solidarity;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the Union’s strength and relevance lie in its ability to bring into play a wide range of instruments simultaneously and in full compliance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter; underscores the fact that the CSDP military and civil instruments are integral components of this overall comprehensive approach;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers, however, that the injection of political stimulus in 2013 did not lead to the implementation of practical measures commensurate with the declared levels of ambition; considers that the Union today does not yetregarding the increasing external instabilities regrets that the pace and substance in the implementation of the Council defence conclusions have not been increased; considers that the Union today hardly possess the requisite resources, operationally, industrially or in terms of capabilities, to contribute in a determining way to the management of international crises and to assert its own strategic autonomy; calls on the VP/HR to initiate a wide-ranging process to develop a White Paper on European Security and Defence in order to streamline the EU's strategic ambitions and capability development processes;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the appointment of the new Vice-President of the Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR), Federica Mogherini; welcomes her first statements and her decision to chair the Foreign Affairs and Defence Council meetings, an indication of her interest in the CSDP; calls on the Commission to continue the work of the task force defence under the leadership of the VP/HR at the level of the Commissioners in order to guarantee political guidance and supervision; hopes that the stances she has taken will be reflected in a boost to the development of the CSDP;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Hopes that by the time of the June 2015 European Council, which will once again deal with defence issues, the Member States and the EU institutions will be in a position to proposeshow specific measures in line with the undertakings given in December 2013; rejects any initiative to postpone the European Council on defence scheduled for June 2105; instead of postponing the meeting, the Heads of State and Government have to critically assess the low profile of implementation and to increase pressure on the defence bureaucracies in order to implement decisions taken at the highest political level in December 2013;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the adoption by the Council of 18 November 2014 of a policy framework for systematic. long-term defence cooperation based on the convergence of capability planning processes and on information exchange; calls on the VP/HR to provide proof of specific measures which will be taken to strengthen defence cooperation; regarding the uncoordinated increase in bi- or multilateral defence cooperation, calls on the Member States to launch permanent structure cooperation (PESCO) as means for better coordination and to use EU financing for peacetime cooperation; calls on the VP/HR to deliver realistic plans for the successful launch of PESCO;
Amendment 124 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the Council’s intention to develop projects for pooling critical technologstepping up European capabilities, e.g. remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and Governmental Satcom; notes that a regulatory framework is needed for the initial integration of RPAS into Europe’s air traffic system by 2016, taking due account of civilian and military requirements; calls on the European Commission to outline how the Horizon 2020 funds for civil-military research can be used for the insertion of RPAS in the European airspace;
Amendment 142 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Believes that all the measures in question are contingent on the prior joint determination of what falls within the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) so that potential beneficiary companies or strategic activities can be targeted; highlights the need to define European critical defence assists (i.e. key industrial capacities and critical technologies);
Amendment 146 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls that with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty the EU's industrial, space and research policies extend to the defence remit; points out that Union programmes in other areas such as internal and border security, disaster management and development offer a significant prospect of jointly developing capabilities relevant to those policies and to the conduct of CSDP missions; calls on the Commission to set up permanent procedures for the cooperation between the Commission, the EEAS, the EDA and Member States in the fields of common market, industry, space, research and development; calls on the Commission to create a permanent link between EU bodies and agencies form the areas of internal security (Frontex, Europol, ENISA) and external security and defence (European Defence Agency, EEAS);
Amendment 149 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Notes the Council’s intention to implement European supply securitecurity of supply arrangements under which the Member States would engage in mutual assistance, responding rapidly to their respective defence requirements; is awaiting a Commission roadmap setting out the relevant implementation options; welcomes the adoption of EDA's enhanced framework arrangement for security of supply between Member States as an important voluntary, legally non-binding, mechanism for the Member States to enhance mutual support and assistance on security of supply; calls on EDA and the European Commission to develop jointly additional means and initiatives to promote EU wide security of supply and support Member States in implementing the new framework arrangement;
Amendment 154 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Believes that no government can embark alone on genuinely large-scale research and technology (R&T) programmes; recalls the Council declaration on strengthening capabilities of December 2008 and the commitment of the Member States to achieve the collective target of 2 % of our defence spending on research funding; calls on the VP/HR and head of the EDA to provide data where we stand in this regard; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s proposals for developing synergies between civilian and defence research; also welcomes the initiation of ‘Preparatory Actions’ and hopes that, in the realm of the CSDP, the next step will be funding, under the forthcoming multiannual financial framework, for a relevant research strand; highlights the importance to implement a pilot project on CSDP research done jointly by the European Commission and EDA as proposed by the Parliament in the budget 2015 in view of the Agency implementing Union objectives and Union budget; regrets in this context that the Commission did not provide the Parliament with an assessment of the potential of art. 185 TFEU as requested in its resolution of 21 November 2013 on the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (2013/2125(INI));
Amendment 160 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes the Commission’s proposals for promoting the introduction of common standards and certification procedures for defence equipment; awaits the EDA and Commission roadmap for the development of industrial standards for the defence sector, as well as the EDA and EASA options for improving mutual recognition of military certification in the EU; regrets the reluctance of European standardisation organisations to deliver standardization seals for defence products;
Amendment 44 #
2013/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes in this regard the already existing comprehensive democracy support programmes in connection with the implementation of the 2008 and 2013 recommendations of the EU election observation missions;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the SPA and the CETA are closely linked, followingbeing negotiated in parallel, respecting in mutual trust the EU's common approach and Canadian principles;
Amendment 21 #
2013/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas in relation to the Arctic Council's decision, supported by Canada, on EU observer status is regrettable, the EU has committed itself to collaborate with the Canadian authorities to find a solution for the issues still to be resolved;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to insist that all contractual relationships with third countries, both industrialised and developing, should include clearly worded conditionality and political clauses on human rights and democracy, without exception; to adopt appropriate safeguards to ensure that the suspension mechanism cannot be abused by either side;
Amendment 21 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers in an own broad assessment that both strategies have been insufficiently implemented because of the lack of a common understanding of EDTIB resulting from differing national and industrial interests, the persistence of established national habits in the armaments sectors; takes note of the fact that there are Member States with no own national defence industry and/or niche industries trying to get globally best value for money, with less competitive defence industries favouring national alimentation suppliers as well as with potent national defence industries accepting strong global competition;
Amendment 36 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that there is a proliferation of competing industrial standards for civilian and military products; calls on the Commission to develop more industrial standards with the early integration of military aspects provided by the EDAregrets the limited success of the implementation of NATO's standardization agreements (STANAG) and recommendations (STANREC); calls on the Commission and EDA to promote the use of common standards in defence and to develop 'hybrid standards' in dual- use areas; calls on the Member States to ensure that their future steps to set defence standards are based on the civilian suggestions made by the Commission and European standardisation organisations;
Amendment 40 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights, in the context of the industry's restructuring, the importance of ensuring that security of supply is not put at risk; calls on the Member States, EDA and the Commission rapidly to develop a comprehensive and ambitious EU-wide security-of-supply regime based on a system of mutual guarantees, possibly using the legal basis of permanent structured cooperation;
Amendment 44 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages the Member States to address the industrial overcapacities that result from declining demand by launching new joint projects, and in particular to develop key enablers with civil-military applications such as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), fostering the development of high technologies and helping sustain key competencies within Europe; encourages EU participation in joint projects through theleasing and/or acquisition of dual-use capabilities and the possible procurement of prototypes;
Amendment 49 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the European Council to enable the EDA fully to assume its institutional role as outlined in articles 42 (3) and 45 TEU; reiterates the urgent need for Member States to provide the EDA with adequate funding for the full range of its missions and tasks; takes the view that this would best be done by financing the Agency's staffing and running costs from the Union budget, starting with the forthcoming multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 137 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Underlines that strengthening the technological and industrial base of the defence sector is an objective of the Union enshrined in the articles 42(3) and 45 TEU; Stresses that a solid European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) which is able to sustain CSDP, to further enhance Europe's military capabilities, whilst preserving the EU's strategic autonomy is crucial for an effective European defence; highlights, furthermore, the link between research, industry and capability development, which are all necessary elements for economic growth, job creation and competitiveness, as well as for a stronger CSDP;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2092(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication by the Commission on EU Space Industrial Policy; as an important step towards EU's strategic independence in space technology; calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase their efforts to build capabilities guaranteeing the autonomous access to space via European launchers and satellites; is convinced that only a more cost- efficient and consolidated European space industry can be internationally competitive;
Amendment 6 #
2013/2092(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to clarify first the EU's level of ambition especially with regard to its strategic and geopolitical objectives; notes the fact that the Communication does not define the relationship between EU space industrial policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP); calls on the Commission, the Member States and the HR/VP clearly to define the potential contribution of this sector to CSDP, the nature and degree of civil-military synergies and the relevance for CSDP operations and other EU actions and missions in the field of conflict prevention, arms control, the non-proliferation of WMD technologies, counter-terrorism, migration and border control; calls on the Commission and the Member States to inform the Parliament about plans to use the Copernicus programme and the public regulated service of the Galileo programme in support of CSDP missions;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2092(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the point made by the Commission that many components of space systems are of dual-use or military nature and are hence subject to the Directive on intra-Community transfers, the dual-use export regulation or the Common Position on arms exports; calls on the Commission and the Member States to inform the Parliament how military space cooperation could take place under the permanent structured cooperation; urges to increase the level of cooperation among the Commission, ESA, EDA and EEAS in developing and using jointly EU space assets in support of CSDP missions;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2092(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is deeply concerned at the ongoing militarisation and possible future weaponisation of space, e.g.Reminds the European Commission and the Membergence of anti-satellite, laser and other kinetic weapons which pose a threat to European space infrastructure and thus to the security and safety of EU citizens; is also concerned with the increasing use of space assets by the military which might reduce and limit civilian use and possible future civilian applications; calls on the Member States and the HR/VP to initiate a review of the outdated 1967 Outer Space Treaty or to initiate a new regulatory framework which takes into account technological progress since the 1960s and effectively prevents an arms race States of the need for deeper international cooperation in space affairs; calls for an increased level of cooperation with partners like the US, Russia and China in outrder space and ensures the prohibition of harmful interference with space objects.to strengthen the peaceful cooperation in space;
Amendment 303 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
70. Commends Taiwan's continuous efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Asia- Pacific region, particularly in the East and South China Sea; recogniszes the progress made in cross-Strait relations, especially the flourishing economic links, tourism and cultural cooperation; welcomes Taiwan's achievement of visa waiver status or visa facilitation from more than 130 countries or areas, contributing to an increase in the movement of people; reiterates its firm support for Taiwan's meaningful participation as an observer in relevant international organiszations and activities, including the World Health Organisationsuch as the WHO, UNFCCC and ICAO, in particular the triennial ICAO Assembly and other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms, for furthering EU and global interests; urges the Commission and the Council to facilitate the negotiation of an EU-Taiwan economic cooperation agreement (ECA); encourages closer bilateral cooperation between the EU and Taiwan in areas such as trade, research, culture, education and environmental protection;
Amendment 11 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Whereas: The Union is endeavouring to secure a future international agreement to control greenhouse gas impacts from aviation and, in the meantime, is limiting climate change impacts from aviation activities to and from aerodromes in the Union by autonomous action. In order to ensure that these objectives are mutually supportive and not in conflict, it is appropriate to take account of developments at and positions taken in international fora and in particular to take account of the Resolution containing the "Consolidated statement of continuing ICAO policies and practices related to environmental protection" adopted at the 38th session of the Assembly of the International civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Amendment 16 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Consequently it is desirable to temporarily consider– at least until the next ICAO general assembly in autumn 2016 – to suspend the requirements set out in Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council4 as satisfied, when obligations are met in respect of, since the targets will not be reached if the scope is reduced to a certain percentage of the emissions from flights to and from aerodromes in third countries. In doing so, the Union emphasises that requirements can be applied in respect of certain percentages of emissions from flights to and from aerodromes in countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), in the same manner as legal requirements can be placed on more of the emissions from flights to and from such aerodromes. __________________a regional system would result in irrevocable distortions of competition and prevent the establishment of a global system. 4 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32)
Amendment 19 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 22 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The derogationrules provided for in this directive take into account the results of bilateral and multilateral contacts with third countries, which the Commission will continue to pursue on behalf of the Union.
Amendment 24 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to avoid distortions of competition, it is important that all flights on the same route are treated in the same way. This can only be guaranteed by means of stop the clock .
Amendment 26 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to establish a percentage of verified emissions for flights to and from aerodromes inDistortions of competition result not only from competition with other international airlines but also within the intra-European market. Some airlines are placed at a clear disadvantage as a result of their geographical location in the heart of Europe as opposed to theird countries, whole flight emissions have to be known. However, no account is being taken of emissions not covered by that percentagempetitors in outlying areas. In addition, airlines with a significantly more developed network in European airspace are at a disadvantage compared with carriers providing only long-haul flights.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 29 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 32 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 33 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Without prejudice to the global market-based measure applying from 2020, emissions from flights to and from countries which are developing countries and whose share of total revenue ton kilometres of international civil aviation activities is less than 1% should be exempted for the period 2014 to 2020. Countries considered to be developing for the purposes of this proposal are those which benefit at the time of adoption of this proposal from preferential access to the Union market in accordance with Annex IV of Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, that is those which are not classified in 2013 by the World Bank as high-income or upper-middle income countries.]
Amendment 35 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
1. By way of derogation from Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3), Member States shall consider the requirements set out in those paragraphs satisfied in respect ofImplementation of the following articles shall be suspended for aviation for the period 2013-2016:
Amendment 39 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) all emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area in 20133a to 3g, 11a, 12 – 16, 18a, 18b and 25a;
Amendment 45 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2014 and 2020 where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of the percentages of their verified emissions from those flights listed in accordance with Annex IIc, or calculated in accordance with paragraph 6Annex I(6) and the aviation section;
Amendment 48 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) emissions from flights operated by a non-commercial aircraft operator in each calendar year up to 2020 where the emissions for which that aircraft operator are responsible in the calendar year are less than 1000 tonnesAnnex IV, Part B;
Amendment 49 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
(d) the surrender of allowances corresponding to verified 2013 emissions from flights between countries in the EEA taking place by 30 April 2015 instead of 30 April 2014, and verified 2013 emissions for those flights being reported by 31 March 2015 instead of 31 March 2014.Annex V, Part B
Amendment 52 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 2
Article 28 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 54 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 3
Article 28 a – paragraph 3
Amendment 55 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 4
Article 28 a – paragraph 4
Amendment 58 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 5
Article 28 a – paragraph 5
Amendment 61 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Amendment 64 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 7
Article 28 a – paragraph 7
Amendment 69 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Amendment 237 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. To improve the performance of air navigation services and network services in the Single European Sky, a performance scheme for air navigation services and network services shall be set up. It shall be based on the services for which Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) are responsible and include:
Amendment 241 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Union-wide and associated local performance targets on the key performance areas of safety, the environment, capacity and cost-efficiency; , which take due account of improvements to the overall system of aviation and the interactions between the individual performance areas,
Amendment 250 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The national or functional airspace block plans referred to in paragraph 1(b), shall be drawn up and laid down by national supervisory authorities and adopted by the Member State(s). When establishing these targets, the national supervisory authorities shall act independently after consulting all the organisations concerned by the plan. These plans shall include binding local targets and an appropriate incentive scheme as adopted by the Member State(s). Drafting of the plans shall be subject to consultation with air navigation service providers, airspace users' representatives, and, where relevant, airport operators and airport coordinators.
Amendment 258 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. The reference period for the performance scheme, referrIf an ANSP achieves or exceeds to in paragraph 1, shall cover a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. During this period, in the event that the local targets are not met, the Member States concerned shall define and apply measures designed to rectify the situation. Where the Commission finds that these measures are not sufficient to rectify the situation, it may decide, that the Member States concerned shall take necessary corrective measures or sanctions. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 27 (2)he targets set in the performance plan at the end of a performance plan period, it shall be entitled to a financial incentive that has been determined in advance in accordance with the degree of compliance.
Amendment 260 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall carry out regular assessments of the achievement of the Union-wide and associated local performance targetsfinancial incentive shall be determined in advance by the Commission and consist of a portion of the route charge or of Community resources from the multiannual financial framework.
Amendment 261 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall adopt detailed rules to specify the requirements of paragraphs 1 to 6. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(3). The reference period for the performance scheme referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. The performance scheme referred to in paragraph 1 shall be based on:
Amendment 266 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) establishment and revision of Union- wide and associated local performance targets that shall be defined taking into consideration inputs identified at national level or at the level of functional airspace blocks;
Amendment 290 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 107 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It should be stressed in addition that, as well as rights, passengers have responsibilities and that, by fulfilling them, they can help ensure that everything will pass off safely and smoothly for themselves and other travellers before, during, and after the journey.
Amendment 144 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) For disabled personpersons with disabilities, persons with reduced mobility and other persons with special needs such as unaccompanied children, pregnant women and persons in need of specific medical attentionwith specific health needs, it may be more difficult to arrange accommodation unaided when flight disruptions occur. Therefore, any limitations on the right for accommodation in cases of extraordinary circumstances or for regional operations should not apply to these categories of passengers.
Amendment 184 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point i
Article 2 – point i
‘«disabled person or person with reduced mobility» means any person as defined in Article 2(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air22.’ __________________ 22 OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p. 1.
Amendment 193 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point m
Article 2 – point m
«extraordinary circumstances» means circumstances which, by their nature or origin, are not inherentbeyond the control of the air carrier concerned in the normal exercise of theits activity of the air carrier concerned and are beyond its actual controland outside the obligations imposed by the relevant safety and security rules to be observed. For the purposes of this Regulation, extraordinary circumstances shall include the circumstances set out in the Annex;
Amendment 201 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point o
Article 2 – point o
«connecting flight» means a flight which, under a single contract of carriage and one booking reference, is intended to enable the passenger to arrive at a transfer point in order to depart on another flight, or, where appropriate in the context of Article 6a, means that other flight departing from the transfer point.
Amendment 205 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point o
Article 2 – point o
“connecting flight” means a flight which, under a single contract of carriage and a single booking reference, is intended to enable the passenger to arrive at a transfer point in order to depart on another flight, or, where appropriate in the context, means that other flight departing from the transfer point.
Amendment 211 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point r
Article 2 – point r
«airport managing body» means a body which, in conjunction with other activities or not as the case may be, has as its objective under national laws, regulations or contracts the administration and management of the airport or airport network infrastructures and the coordination and control of the activities of the different operators present in the airports or airport network concerned;
Amendment 253 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 276 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
An operating air carrier shall not be obliged to pay compensation in accordance with Article 7 if it can prove that the cancellation is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the cancellation could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Such extraordinary circumstances can only be invoked insofar they affect the flight concerned or othe previousr flights operated by the same aircraftn the airline’s schedule the cancellation of which is proven by the airline to have been caused directly by the extraordinary circumstances in question.
Amendment 288 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
In Article 5(5) the following paragraph shall be inserted: 5a. While airlines may not shirk their obligations under this Regulation, the contingency plan provided for in paragraph 5 shall be drawn up so as to indicate, where necessary, who is responsible for ensuring the provision of adequate information and assistance to stranded passengers.
Amendment 333 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Paragraph 2 shall also apply where the operating air carrier has modified the scheduled times of departure and arrival causing a delay compared to the time of arrival of the original schedule, unless the passenger was informed of the schedule change more than fifteen10 days in advance of the originally scheduled time of departure.
Amendment 341 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
An operating air carrier shall not be obliged to pay compensation in accordance with Article 7, if it can prove that the delay or change of schedule is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the delay or change of schedule could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Such extraordinary circumstances can only be invoked insofar they affect the flight concerned or othe previousr flights operated by the same aircraftn the airline’s schedule delays to which are proven by the airline to have been caused directly by the extraordinary circumstances in question.
Amendment 351 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Subject to safety constraints, where there is a tarmac delay exceeds, including for less than one hour, the operating air carrier shall provide free of charge access to toilet facilities and drinking water, shall ensure adequate heating or cooling of the passenger cabin, and shall ensure that adequate medical attention is available if needed. Where a tarmac delay reaches a maximum of fivetwo hours, the aircraft shall return to the gate or another suitable disembarkation point where passengers shall be allowed to disembark and to benefit from the same assistance as specified in paragraph 1, unless there are safety-related or security- related reasons why the aircraft cannot leave its position on the tarmac.'
Amendment 356 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Where a passenger misses a connecting flight as a result of a delay or change of schedule to a preceding flight, the Community air carrier operating the onward connecting flightresponsible for the delay shall offer the passenger:
Amendment 364 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Amendment 371 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 a – paragraph 2
Article 6 a – paragraph 2
Where a passenger misses a connecting flight as a result of a delay to a preceding connecting flight, the passenger shall have a right to compensation by the Community air carrier operating that preceding flight in accordance with Article 6(2). For these purposes, the delay shall be calculated by reference to the scheduled time of arrival at the final destinationairport where the connection was to have been made.
Amendment 372 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 a – paragraph 3
Article 6 a – paragraph 3
Amendment 374 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Paragraphs 1 and 2 applypplies also to third country air carriers operating a connecting flight to or from an EU airport.
Amendment 375 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 405 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Where passengers choose the option referred to in paragraph 1(b), they shall, subject to availability, have the right to re- routing via another air carrier or another mode of transport where the operating air carrier cannot transport the passenger on its own services and in time to arrive at the final destination within 12 hours of the scheduled arrival time. This shall apply where comparable alternative modes of transport are available. Notwithstanding Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/200823, the other air carrier or other transport operator shall not charge the contracting carrier a price that goes beyond the average price paid by its own passengers for equivalent services in the last three months. __________________ 23 OJ L 293, 31.10.2008, p. 3.
Amendment 438 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
The operating air carrier shall not apply the limitations set out in Articles 9(4) and 9(5) if the passenger is a person with reduced mobility or any person accompanying him/her, an unaccompanied child, a pregnant woman or a person in need of specific medical assistanceor any other person with particular needs such as an unaccompanied child, a pregnant woman, a disabled person or a person with specific health-related needs, on condition the operating air carrier or its agent or the organiser has been notified of their particular needs for assistance at least 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the flight, Such notification shall be deemed to cover the entire journey and the return journey if both journeys have been contracted with the same air carrier.'. Such notification shall be deemed to cover the entire journey and the return journey if both journeys have been contracted with the same air carrier.
Amendment 456 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
The airport managing body shall ensure that general information on passenger rights is clearly and visibly displayed within the passenger areas of the airport. IOn the basis of the information received, it shall also ensure that passengers present at the airport are informed about the cancellation of their flight and about their rights in case the airline unexpectedly ceases operations as in the case of insolvency or revocation of its operating licence.
Amendment 571 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point ii
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point ii
technical problems which are not inherent in the normal operation of the aircraft, such as the identification of a defect during the flight operation concerned, such as the identification of a defect after the aircraft has been released to service and which prevents the normalsafe continuation of the operation; or a hidden manufacturing defect revealed by the manufacturer or a competent authority and which impinges on flight safety;
Amendment 584 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii a (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii a (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii a. damage to the aircraft caused by third parties;
Amendment 585 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii b (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii b (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii b. flight delays/cancellations caused by passengers;
Amendment 586 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii c (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii c (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii c. bird strike;
Amendment 587 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii d (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii d (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii d. closure of the runway by the authorities;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the discussion of the informal meeting of defence ministers of 12 February 2013 on the preparations for the European Council on Security and Defence in December 2013,
Amendment 58 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Invites the European Council to explore ways of streamlining the political decision- making process at EU level, and parliamentary procedures at national level, to make rapid reaction a reality; insists that the necessary political will be shown to address the challenges; encourages reflection on possible modalities for delegating to the VP/HR certain decision- making powers regarding deployments of battle-groups for limited periods of time, provided that certain, clearly defined pre- conditions are met, such as a specific request from the United Nations;
Amendment 64 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Encourages further progress in the implementation of the EDA's Capability Development Plan and urges, in the context of its review in 2013, that it be better integrated into national defence planning, which needs to be further harmonised; reiterates its call on the Member States to launch an institutionalised process of increased defence planning coordination within the EU Military Committee, based in particular on EDA advice; expects the Heads of Government and State to launch a European defence review during the European Council on Security and Defence in December 2013;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Emphasises the key importance of satellite assets for modern-day operations, in particular with regard to ISR, communication and navigation capabilities and to the need to maximise the use of scarce resources based on a common approach and on the exploitation of all possible civil-military synergies to avoid unnecessary duplication; in this respect, encourages further cooperation between the European Space Agency, the EDA and the Commission, and insists on continued EU funding of the Copernicus (GMES) and Galileo programmes;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas arms exports can have inter alia a considerable impact not only on security, but also on development, and must therefore be at the very least embedded within a strict arms control system operating with maximum effectivenessit is important to strengthen the European Union's export control policy for military technology and equipment;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Article 10 of the Common Position clearly states that compliance with the eight cthe Member States, where appropriateria takes precedence over any, may also take into account the effect of proposed exports on their economic, social, commercial orand industrial interests of Member States;, these factors shall not affect the application of the above criteria.
Amendment 31 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Common Position contadefines no democratically produced and binding list, together with reasons, identifyingthe broadest common understanding for the countries armsol of exports to which would violate one or more of the eight criteriaof military technology and equipment serving the coordination of national export control systems;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there is no standardiseda development towards a stronger verification and reporting system providing information as to whether, and to what extent, individual Member States' exports violate the eight criteria, and whereas there are no sanctions mechanisms, either, should a Member State engage in exports which are clearly not compatible with the eight criteria; whereas there is no possibility of havinghas been observed since the presentation of the annual Council reports according to article 8(2) of Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment; whereas the Member Countries shall overcome legislative and organizational obstacles in order to achieve better possible compliance with the eight criteria independently verified;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas littlesignificant progress has been made on reaching agreement between the Member States with regard to applying and interpreting the Common Position’s eight criteria, principally thanks to the Common Position User’s Guide, drawn up by COARM, giving detailed definitions of best practices with regard to the application of the criteria;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas, despite the progress made with regard to transparency thanks to the COARM information exchange mechanism, by no means all EU Member States make a full submission to COARM; whereas, because of individual Member States’ differing data collection and submission procedures, data sets are incomplete and vary, which considerably reduces transparency in this area;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas many surveillancethe use of military technologiesy and surveillance software products and many other goods used in a host of recipient countries for repressive measures againstequipment, produced in the EU, vary in their populations are not included either in the Common Military List of the European Union or in the EU list of dual-use goodd countries;
Amendment 54 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas it has been argued that the events of the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) could not be foreseen; whereas nonetheless the human rights situation in those countries, which, in connection with issuing arms exports licences, should have been (and must be) taken into account, was (and is) known; whehave shown that the Common Position has been implemented effectively; whereas those events have indeed been discussed at almost every COARM meeting held since the beginning of 2011, and whereas those meetings made it possible to harmonise the required review of Member States’ national policies with regard to exports to the countries concerned; whereas this consultation process between Member States has been accompanied by enhanced due diligence measures, suspension measureas the events of the Arab Spring have revealeand measures to postpone authorisation, and twhe weaknesses of the Common Position and, to some extent, a number of countries’ disregard for it and the criteria it containsreas, as a result of the existing information exchange mechanisms both within and outside COARM, it was possible for the various Member States to take these decisions swiftly;
Amendment 57 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas in recent years the MENA countries have ranked, and still do, among the key buyers of European arms; whereas, in 2010, EU Member States exported arms to the MENA countries with a total value of EUR 8 324.3 m - in 2011 the total was still as much as EUR 7 975.2 m - on the ground of fostering political stability13 ; whereas between 2006 and 2010, in respect of Libya alone, EU Member States issued export licences with a total value of EUR 1 056 m, while, during the same period, 54 applications for arms exports to Libya were denied in the light of criteria 2, 7 and 5 (most frequently criterion 2)14 Member States have exported military technology and equipment of different extent to various world regions;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas investigations by the Bonn International Conversion Centre (BICC) have revealed that in Germany in 2011, for example, 5 149 of the 17 568 arms export licences issued, or just under 30%, for exports to 76 countries, allegedly violated one or more of the eight criteria15 ;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the EU is the only union of states to have a legally binding framework, unique in the world, through which arms export control is being improved, including in crisis regions and countries with a questionable human rights record, and welcomes the fact, in this connection, that European and non- European third countries have joined the arms exports control system on the basis of the Common Position; notes with concern, however, that the eight criteria are applied and interpreted with varying degrees of rigour in the EU Member States; calls therefore for a standard, uniformly strictmore uniform interpretation and full implementation of the Common Position with all its obligations;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 81 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the Common Position should bewould benefit – with account being taken of the degree of confidentiality required by the Member States in their decision-making – from being complemented by a regularly updated, publicly accessible list, with detailed reasons, providing information onreasons indicating the extent to which exports to particular recipient countries are, or are not, in keeping with the eight criteria;
Amendment 84 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers thatas appropriate to prepare an advisability and feasibility study on whether a standardised verification and reporting system shouldall be established to provide information as to whether, and to what extent, individual EU Member States' exports violate the eight criteria;
Amendment 91 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists, in the light of the Common Position review process, that support should be voiced for powerful, clear and unambiguous wording in the Common Position in order to preventensure the criteria from beingare interpreted and applied differently; insists in particular that Article 10 of the Common Position be acted on and that, accordingly, application of the criteria not be neutralised or stopped because of political, economic or geostrategic interestsin a more uniform way;
Amendment 99 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. RegretsTakes note of the fact that there is no possibility of having compliance with the eight criteria independently verified, that there are no mechanisms for sanctions for vio control of complying to the criteria takes place according to national regulations; is of the eight criteria by a Member State, and that there are no plans to that effect; takes the view that ways and means of carrying out independent verification and mechanisms for sanctions for violations of the Common Position should be provided foropinion that national parliaments or specific parliamentary bodies have to assure the effective control of the application of the criteria;
Amendment 109 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States, with regard to export controls and application of the eight criteria, to pay greater attention to goods which may be used for both civilian and military purposes, such as surveillanceall military technology, and similarly to spare parts and products suitable for use in cyber warfare or for non-lethal human rights abusesequipment as mentioned in the common position 288/944/CFSP;
Amendment 112 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls furthermore for the eight criteria to be extended and applied also to the transfer of military, security and police personnel, to arms-exports-related services, know-how and training, and to private military and security services; calls for it to be made mandatory - where security technology and, in general, dual- use goods are to be exported - for compatibility with the eight criteria to be verifiedto better apply the criteria of the common position 2008/944/CFSP before suggesting new ones;
Amendment 119 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that methods for collecting data on arms exports, as well as practices for publishing data sets recorded, vary in the Member States, as a result of which the COARM annual report does not include important information and therefore is not up to date or reliable; calls accordingly for the introduction of a standardised collection and submission procedure, to be applied uniformly in all Member States,include standardized information on issued export licences and does not include some important information on real export of arms; welcomes initiatives of the Member States to improve the situation in order to submit and publish up- to-date and exhaustive information;
Amendment 124 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. SuggestCalls ion this connection that additional information be collected from Member States and published both at national level and in the COARM annual report, in particular a list of countries arms exports to which would violate one or more of the eight criteria, together with a comprehensive list of EU Member States which have exported arms to those countries during the data reporting periode Member States to provide additional, more up-to-date information that could if necessary be used as a basis for drawing up a joint list of countries arms exports to which would violate one or more of the eight criteria;
Amendment 130 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the Directive 2009/43/EC simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community has made arms exports within Europe considerably easier; calls in this connection for the COARM annual report also to include detailed information on arms exports within Europe which violate one or more of the eight criteria by establishing shared responsibility between the Member States and the operators, without however making control any less stringent; reiterates the fact that COARM regularly updates a User’s Guide to help Member States implement the Common Position;
Amendment 136 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 142 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the viewNotes with satisfaction fact that government officials responsible for issuing national export licences and civil society organisations addressing the issue of arms export control should bre regularly consulted at COARM meetings, since they can make an important contribution to implementing the Common Position and help improve the quality of the information exchanged;
Amendment 165 #
2012/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 1 #
2012/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesTakes note of the decrease in the number and financial impact of irregularities detected with regard to the pre-accession funds examined in the 2011 report; welcomes the fact that the rate of recovery of EU resources unduly paid on pre- accession assistance has improved significantly but is still reaching only a recovery rate of only 60%, while acknowledging that important differences exist among beneficiaries in terms of the irregularities reported, being mainly a measure of the stage of adoption and implementation of the Irregularity Management System (IMS); calls, therefore, on the Commission to continue to monitor closely the implementation of the IMS in all countries benefiting from the instrument; supports the Commission's call especially on Croatia to fully implement the IMS system, which is still outstanding even though training and support has been provided as well as the call on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to implement the system;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that, in chapter 7 («('External relations, aid and enlargement»') of the Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors on the implementation of the budget for the year 2011, the Court pointed to errors in final payments that had not been detected by Commission controls, and concluded that controls applied by the Commission are not fully effective; calls on the Commission to follow the recommendations of the Court of Auditors and the Discharge opinion to improve its monitoring mechanisms in order to ensure an efficient and appropriate expenditure of funds;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the initiative to reform the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), which has, as one of its main objectives, to strengthen cooperation with third countries; notes that this reform will, inter alia, provide OLAF with the possibility to conclude administrative arrangements with third countries' competent authorities and international organisations, strengthening OLAF's capacity to tackle fraud in areas pertaining to the EU's external policy dimension; welcomes the anti-fraud strategy (COM(2011) 376), among other things with regard to the inclusion of improved anti-fraud provisions in spending programmes under the new multiannual financial framework 2014- 2020; while taking note with concern of the Commission's conclusion that there are insufficient deterrents against criminal misuse of the EU budget in Member States, welcomes the Commission proposals to address this problem and recommends that beneficiary third countries should also be involved as much as possible;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the inclusion of anti-fraud provisions in new or renegotiated bilateral agreements, including the draft agreements with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia and in a more streamlined version with Australia, and calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to extend the inclusion ofdevelop a standard clause to include these provisions into other ball new or renegotiated bi- and multilateral agreements with third countries;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Suggests that the findings and recommendations of the Court of Auditors pertaining to EU external actions, and in particular to EU missions, be taken into account when reviewing their progress against set objectives and when considering the extension of their mandate, in order to ensure effective and the appropriate use of the resources given; notes the observation on some weaknesses relating to the procurement procedures and tendering in EEAS actions and calls on the EEAS to correct them in due time;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, at the same time, threats to global security are growing because of uncertainties linked to the attitudes of States and non-state actors engaged in programmes which dangerously encourage nuclear proliferation, the escalation of local crises in the EU's neighbourhood with major regional implications, such as the current Syrian conflict, the vagaries of the transition process in the Arab countries and its security dimension (Libya, Sinai ...), the evolution of the Afghan-Pakistan area in view of the prospect of the withdrawal of NATO troops and increased terrorist threats in Africa, in particular in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and Nigeria,
Amendment 27 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasizes in this regard the need for the EU to assert its strategic autonomy through a strong and effective foreign, security and defence policy enabling it to act alone if necessary; emphasizes that this strategic autonomy will remain illusory without credible civilian and military capabilities; recalls that this strategic autonomy is being built with due respect for existing alliances, while maintaining a strong transatlantic link, as stressed in Article 42 of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the prospect of strategic decline facing the EU, not only through the downward trend in defence budgets, but also because of the relative and progressive marginalisation of its crisis and conflict management instruments and capabilities, in particular the military ones; believes that the Union must seek to not delegate its security to otherhas an important role as security provider for the Member States and its citizens;
Amendment 37 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, despite the continuing validity of its assertions and analyses, the European Security Strategy, which was drawn up in 2003 and finalised in 2008, is beginning to look outdatedbe overtaken by events, since a strategic vision formed in 2003 is no longer sufficient to understand today's world; calls therefonce more on the High Representative / Vice-President of the Commission and the Council rapidly to present a White Paper on the Security and Defence of the EU, which precisely defines the EU's strategic interests and takes account of changing threats and the development of relations with our allies and partners, but also with emerging countries; stresses the importance of such a strategic framework to guide the external action of the Union European, channel the foreign policies of Member States towards common goals, take stock of the existing civilian and military capabilities and also guide the medium and long-term strategic European planning of the civilian and military capabilities to be developed and acquired within the context of the CSDP;
Amendment 45 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Council conclusions on common security and defence of 23 July 2012 and the announcement of a European Council in the course of 2013 on defence issues; encourages the Member States and the President of the European Council to involve the European Parliament in the preparation of the Council meeting; welcomes the report of the High Representative / Vice- President of the Commission on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP which is partly devoted to security and defence issues; insists, however, on the need for a more ambitious vision of the future of the CSDP; calls on Member States, with the support of the High Representative / Vice-President of the Commission, to use to its full potential this instrument which is enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty in a context in which many crises persist, including on Europe's doorstep, where U.S. disengagement is increasingly evident;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. EWelcomes the Council conclusions on common security and defence of 23 July 2012 and the announcement to present a joint communication on the comprehensive approach by the European Commission and the High Representative; reminds both to engage with the European Parliament in this endeavour; emphasizes that the strength of the European Union compared to other organizations lies in its capacity to mobilise a whole range of political, economic and humanitarian instruments to support its civilian and military crisis management operations and that this comprehensive approach gives it a unique and widely appreciated flexibility and efficiency;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes, however, that the implementation of athe comprehensive approach must not contribute to a marginalisation of the CSDP; emphasizes that the CSDP, through these operations, must remain the EU's preferred crisis management instrument, ahas to guarantee that the Union answers to the specific risks wit ish the only one able to impart political credibility and visibility to the Union's actions, while allowing political control; considers that, in a context of crisis, the task of the other external action instruments is to support CSDP operations, subsequently, in the longer term, to take over when the situatappropriate civilian and / or military means coming either from the Union onr the ground so permits and the political urgency has passedMember States;
Amendment 55 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – introductory part
Paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. Recalls that the Lisbon Treaty introduced a number of significant innovations in the CSDP that have yet to be implemented; regrets in this regard the neglect of the High Representative / Vice- President of the European Commission of past parliamentary resolutions calling for a more active and coherent advancement in the implementation of the new instruments of the Lisbon Treaty:
Amendment 80 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the new EU strategy for the Horn of Africa, which implements the comprehensive approach to tackle piracy and its underlying causes, and the leading role played by the Union on security issues in the region, which enhances the EU's visibility and credibility in crisis management; welcomes the activation of the EU Operations Centre in May 2012 to support the CSDP missions in the Horn of Africa;
Amendment 105 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. BelievesWelcomes the past humanitarian aid and civil protection activities of the European Commission and the Member States in Libya and the neighbouring countries in support of UN organizations; believes however that the Libyan crisis could have been the appropriate opportunity for the EU to demonstrate its ability to act in a more comprehensive manner, including militarily if necessary, in full compliance with UN Security Council resolutions, when faced with a major crisis in its back yarimmediate neighbourhood which directly affects the stability of its environment; regrets that the lack of common political will among Member States and an ideological reluctance to see the Union deploy its own capabilities have relegated the Union to playing a secondary role ; takes note of the reluctance of some Members of the UN Security Council to authorize the EU to launch its humanitarian military operation in Libya;
Amendment 132 #
Amendment 136 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 – introductory part
Paragraph 49 – introductory part
49. Regrets in this regard the neglect of past parliamentary resolutions by the High Representative / Vice-President of the European Commission and the Member States calling for sufficient and competent civilian personnel and substantial capabilities; recalls in this respect the Council conclusions of 21 March 2011 on the priorities regarding civilian CSDP capabilities and considers that they are still just as relevant, namely:
Amendment 137 #
Amendment 144 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Notes that military action in Libya, which was initiated by France and the United Kingdom with the support of the United States and subsequently pursued by NATO, has highlighted the limited ability of some European States to engage in high- intensity conflicts, but also the problems they face in conducting such activities over a period of time, due in particular to a lack of basic capabilities such as air-to-air refuelling, intelligence gathering and precision-guided weaponry;
Amendment 147 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Welcomes the initial progress made by the European Union's ‘pooling and sharing’ initiative and pays tribute to the work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) which has identified 11 priority areas for action; stresses in particular the progress achieved in four areas: air-to-air refuelling, maritime surveillance, medical support and training; calls, however, for this initiative to be provided with a strategic framework; regrets however that so far the initiative has not yet filled any of the gaps identified in the Headline Goal 2010; takes note of the Member States reluctance to shoulder the burden to be a lead nation for one of the suggested 300 pooling and sharing projects presented by the EU Military Staff in April 2011; in view of the European Council on defence next year calls on the Member States to take stock of existing capabilities within the European Union and make the initiative ultimately sustainable in order to start a European defence planning process;
Amendment 148 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Supports in particular the project for mid-air refuelling, which also has an acquisition component; regrets in this regard however the expected limited result of the endeavour in just renewing existing capabilities instead of creating new ones; insists that Member States should maintain the European character of this initiative and believes that OCCAR would be well placed to manage the acquisition component;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Considers that the establishment of the European Air Transport Command (EATC) is a concrete example of successful ‘pooling and sharing’ and stresses that the creation of an A400M fleet within this structure would greatly enhance the projection capabilities of the European Union and its Member States; encourages all participating states to insert all available transport means into the EATC; encourages non-participating EU Member States to take part in the EATC;
Amendment 156 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. NWelcomes the Commission's proposal on the Horizon 2020 for future EU financed civilian and military research and procurement in service of CSDP missions; notes with concern the reduction in the appropriations allocated to research and technology among the Member States, which in the long term will affect the ability of Europeans to maintain a credible defence capability;
Amendment 161 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
64. Welcomes the efforts of the European Defence Agency to maintain a European industrial and technological defence base and the Barnier / Tajani initiative to create within the European Commission a Task Force charged with preserving and developing this strategic tool whose function is to ensure the autonomy of the EU and its Member States in the field of defence; regrets the disregard of the European Commission to keep the European Parliament informed on the ongoing work of the Task Force; calls on the Commission to involve the Parliament in the future;
Amendment 170 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
72. Notes that, despite the changes made to the ATHENA mechanism, previous Parliament's resolutions and the European Union battlegroup deployment doctrine, as demanded, for example. in the Weimar letter, none of the battlegroups have so far been deployed, even though they could act as a ‘force of first entry’ until relieved by other forces better equipped for the long haul;
Amendment 175 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Believes that the role of coordinating missions in the Horn of Africa entrusted to the Operations Centre is a first step towards the creation of a European planning and operations conduct capability which is properly staffed and endowed with sufficient means of communications and control; regrets however that the Centre is neither permanent nor the central point for planning and conducting military and civilian missions;
Amendment 178 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Reiterates its call for the creation of an EU Operational Headquarters (OHQ) for operational planning and the conduct of civilian and military operations in the European External Action Service, if necessary through enhancpermanent structured cooperation;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Proposes to set up a joint working group with BRICS countries in order to tackle cyber security matters, and especially to explore possibilities for aEncourages exchanges of knowledge in the field of cyber security with BRICS countries, with the aim of exploring possible common responses to growing cybercrime and cyber attacks;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
Amendment 14 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 – footnote 9
Citation 11 – footnote 9
Amendment 16 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that climate change is widely recognised as being an essential driver and threat multiplier for global security, peace and stability and that climate change is thus relevant to Articles 42 and 43 of the Lisbon TreaNotes the impact of climate change on global security, peace and stability;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 26 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that these event increase in extreme weather events in recent years represents an escalating cost to the global economy, not only for developing countries but also for the world economy, both as a direct cost in terms of rebuilding and aid but also as an indirect cost in terms of increases in insurance, prices of products and services; although the cost of the potential aggravation of certain existing or future threats to international peace and security cannot be measured in exact terms, it is certainly very high;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that natural disasters, exacerbated by climate change, are highly destabilising, particularly for the states most vulnerable to adverse weather events and for failing states, most of which are in developing regions of the tropics and subtropics; stresses that populations with deteriorating access to freshwater and foodstuffs caused by natural catastrophes exacerbated by climate change are forced tooften migrate, thus overstretching the economic, social and administrative capabilities of states, especially of already fragile regions or failing states, and consequentpotentially creating conflict and having a negative impact on security; recallnotes that these events might create competition between communities and countries for scarce resources, exacerbating old security dilemmas and creating new ones;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 37 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises that complex crises must be predicted andshould be prevented by applying a comprehensive approach including policy areas covering the entire range from the Common Security and Defence Policy to humanitarian and development aid;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 47 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out the urgent need to adapt EUat in its external action strategies, policies and instruments in such a way that they respond to the security challenges thrown up by climate change, regardless of future emissions limitations agreed in any new convention under the UNFCCC or other international efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change; recognises equally that conflict prevention is an integral component of making a future climate regime functional in practicethe EU should take into consideration the effects of natural disasters and climate change on international security;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. In this regard, recalls the Commission's mandate for humanitarian aid and civil protection and emphasises the need to further develop and strengthen existing instruments;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses, therefore, that it is essential to integrateNotes that the analysis of the impact of natural disasters could also be integrated into Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) strategies and operational plans with a focus on the countries and regions concerned before, during and after anyhen those concern potential natural or humanitarian crises that might emerge;
Amendment 58 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the Lisbon Treaty requires the EUnion to develop civilian and military capabilities for international crisis management across the entire range of tasks outlined in its Article 43, in particular conflict prevention, humanitarian and rescue tasks, military advice and assistance tasks, peace-keeping and post-conflict stabilisation; at the same time, is of the opinion that duplication of instruments should be avoided and that a clear distinction should be made between instruments within and outside the scope of the Common Security and Defence Policy, in accordance with Articles 196 and 214 TFEU;
Amendment 62 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the Lisbon Treaty has introduced new provisions (Articles 21-23, 27, 39, 41(3), 43-46), notably those related to the start-up fund in Article 41(3), and that these still need to be implemented urgently so that the EU is ready to respond to climate-driven as well as all other natural and humanitarian crises as they arise;
Amendment 67 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – introductory part
Paragraph 13 – introductory part
13. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, as the principal coordinator of EU civilian and military instrumentsbeing responsible for the conduct of the Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy, to:
Amendment 69 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point a
Paragraph 13 – point a
(a) put climate change and its futurewhenever deemed appropriate, take into account climate change and natural disasters and their security and defence ramifications at the core of twhen analysis of the risks of future crises and the threat of futureng crises and threats to conflicts;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point b
Paragraph 13 – point b
(b) focus priorities on thoseassess which countries and/or regions are potentially at greatest risk of conflict and instability, notably as a result of climate change and the more general environmental degradation that resultnatural disasters; make a list of such countries/regions; as part of the annual CFSP reports, provide information on the implementation of EU policies and instruments that aim at addressing these challenges in the listed countries/regions;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point d
Paragraph 13 – point d
(d) in close cooperation with the Commission, adapt the EU's long-term planning of civilian and military capacities and capabilities accordingly;
Amendment 78 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 82 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the importance of continuing and enhancing EU's development and humanitarian aid that aims at adaptation, mitigation, response, resilience, relief and post-crisis development in relation to climate-driven crises and natural disasters; notes the importance of initiatives such as disaster risk reduction and linking relief, reconstruction and development and calls on the Commission to mainstream these programmes and actions in its humanitarian and especially development aid; welcomes the proposed greater role of the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism, especially outside of the European Union;
Amendment 86 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 88 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 95 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 97 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes ´the recent attempts to strengthen coordination between NATO and EU in the field of capability development; recognises the strong need to identify the mutual advantages of cooperation while respecting the specific responsibilities of both organisations; stresses the need to find and create synergies when it comes to ‘pooling and sharing’ projects and ‘smart defence’ projects (NATO) that address climate- specific needcould be implemented in response to natural disasters;
Amendment 99 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the HR/VP, as a matter of the utmost urgency, to use the full potential of the Lisbon Treaty and to put forward proposals for the implementation of the start-up fund (Article 41(3) TEU) with regard to possible future pooling and sharing projects and joint capabilities, such as the European Engineer Corps, which respond to climate-driven crisis and natural disasters;
Amendment 102 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the need to integrNotes thate the negative impact of climate change and natural disasters on peace, security and stability could be integrated in all strategic CFSP/CSDP documents which serve as guidelines for the planning and conduct of individual policies and missions;
Amendment 105 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that early warning and early preventive action with regard to the negative consequences of climate change and natural disasters depend on adequate human resources and methodology with regard to data collection and analysis; calls on the HR/VP to make surenotes that the relevant EEAS units which deal with security and defence policies such as CMPD, CPCC, EUMS, EUMC, the bodies in charge of Conflict Prevention and Security Policy, the Commission's Foreign Policy Instruments Sthe relevant Commission's services and the geographical desks of the countries and regions most affected by climate change take into account the most recent assessment reports of the Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and oshould integrate analysis of the impact of natural disasters on international security and political stability in their mworek; recent assessments and reports, i.e. the relevant EU space-based programmes and systems (GMES); stresses the need to enhanceommends training of EEAS and Commission staff in monitoring the caimpacities of EU delegations in the countries most vulnerable to destabilisation where problems might be exacerbated by climate change to include monitoring crisis development and assigning climate experts to all relevant EEAS bodies which have a particular role with regard to situation analysis and early warning, such as the Situation Centret of natural disasters on crisis development and political stability and security; calls for the development of common criteria for analysis, risk assessment and the setting-up of a joint alert system;
Amendment 109 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages these bodies to establish permanent structures for systematic relevant EEAS and Commission bodies to enhance their information exchange and coordination on issues related to climate change and natural disasters, with regard to analysis of the security situation and consequent policy planning; urges the relevant EEAS bodies to establish permanent channels of communication and exchange of information with the relevant Commission bodies, notably ECHO, but also with UN agencies and programmes such as UNEP as well as with NATO; points out that the civilian- military structures tasked with responding to climate change-driven crisis and natural disasters need to allow direct and transparent access to allcalls for such enhanced cooperation to be implemented with international partners such as the UN and NATO; notes that civil society and, humanitarian organisations and non- governmental organisations; stresses, therefore, that cooperation and coordination between both the EU and third parties must not be blocked or hinder could also be consulted;
Amendment 111 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the Commission to develop contingency plans for the EU's response to the effects of natural disasters and climate-driven crises occurring outside the Union that have direct or indirect security implications on the Union (e.g. climate-driven migration);
Amendment 112 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 113 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 116 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that there is an urgent need to main CSDP policy documents could be adapted and modify the main CSDP policy documentsied with regard to climate change and natural disasters implications, such as the EU Concept for Military Planning at the Political and Strategic level11 , the EU Concept for Military Command and Control12 , the EU Concept for Force Generation13 and the EU Military Rapid Response Concept14 , as well as those documents which are relevant for civilian CSDP missions such as the EU concept for comprehensive planning, the EU Concept for Police Planning and Guidelines for Command and Control Structure for EU Civilian Operations in Crisis Management15 ;
Amendment 119 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to bring in line with specific climate change and natural disasters requirements the relevant policy planning and capabilityIs of the opinion that civilian and military capabilities should be developed in such a way as to allow their deveplopyment documents with regard to military and civilian capabilitiein response to natural disasters; believes that special attention should be paid to the development of military capabilities and in particular the process of pooling and sharing, which started in 2010 and which let to a decision on eleven pooling and sharing projects in November 2011; calls for a greater role of the European Defence Agency in the matter;
Amendment 121 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 124 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need to elaborate a specific list of military and civilian capabilities which have special relevance for responding to climate change and natural disasters; these include, in particular, air and sea transpor and are especially relevant to CSDP missions; when elaborating this list, particular attention should be paid to the work of the Consultative Group on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets; such assets include, inter alia, air and sea operational management, mobile hospitals including intensive care, communication infrastructure, and water purification and engineering capacities; invites the Council and the European Defence Agency (EDA), as part of the 2013 review of the capabilities development programme, to reconcile the current catalogues of civilian and military capabilities with those required in order to meet the challenges of climate change and to put forward the necessary proposals to remedy any existing deficiencies in those catalogues;
Amendment 127 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to explore, on the basis of already existing capacities such as the EU Battle Groups and the European Air Transport Command, the possibility of creating further joint capabilities that are relevant for operations which respond to the impact of climate change or natural disasters; invites the Council, the HR/VP and the EDA to explore the possibility of creating a European Engineer Corps and ways of linking equipment and infrastructure which can be used in such a capacity, in particular, to the ongoing pooling and sharing process;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines the urgent need for the EU to use all the instruments at its disposal; calls on the HR/VP and the Commission to use the current legislatmaintaining and further strengthening a comprehensive approcedure ahead of the next multiannual financial perspective 2014-2020 in order to mainstream climate security through all the financial instruments for external assistanceach to mitigating and responding to natural disasters and climate-driven crises through the use of all relevant instruments at the Union's disposal; welcomes the Commission proposal for a renewed Instrument for Stability, which already takes into account the negative impact of climate changenatural disasters on security, peace and political stability;
Amendment 140 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 144 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the idea of creating a post for a UN special envoy for climate security and invites the HR/VP to replicate this idea within the EU, at both Union and national levels, with the appointment of official envoys on climate and security, as the UK Government has already done;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2026(INI)
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 #
2012/2026(INI)
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 #
2012/2026(INI)
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 #
2012/2026(INI)
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 #
2012/2026(INI)
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 #
2012/2026(INI)
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 #
2012/2026(INI)
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;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that, in order to allow the EU to play an active role in the world, sufficient funds need to be provided in the EU budget; recalls that at a time when the national budgets of all Member States are subject to severe austerity measures, the 2013 budgetary procedure must be part of the general efforta targeted approach to reduce expenditures across all headings; takes the view that, for the sake of exemplarity and solidarity, the EU must show a commensurate commitment to scale down or control increases in program funding; maintains that heading 4 in the EU budget cannot be exempted from this politically difficult exercise which do not add European added value; insists therefore that savings must not be made at the costs of key EU foreign policy priorities, nor of the commitments already made which may jeopardise the EU's capacity to take on global challenges;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports, in this regard, the Commission’s proposal to scale down programmes that are not implemented in a satisfactory way, but rejectsis concerned that the Commission does not provide sufficient explanation with regard to a significant scaling down of some programmes and of its proposal to artificialbitrarily increase, as compared to the financial programming, the margin under heading 4 in order to facilitate the upcoming budgetary conciliationwhich could lead to an under-financing of programmes and subsequent amending budgets during the budgetary year, which cannot be considered as sound budgetary practice; takes the view that, for the sake of budgetary discipline and sound financial management, all parties involved must face what the real financial needs of the Union’s external action are;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the proposal to contain increases for appropriations under the European Neighbourhood Instrument, addressing the needs of countries facing major political and economical changes; welcomes the focus on the Eastern Partnership but nevertheless reaffirms its support for the Southern partnership, which should translate into sufficient funding; considers the Commission’s reporting on the application of the ‘more for more’ principle to be insufficient and calls for clear criteria to be developed for its implementation;
Amendment 14 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that, thanks to Parliament’s strong commitment, the EU’s annual contribution to the Palestinian Authority, the UNRWA and the Middle East peace process over the last years amounts, at a minimum, to EUR 300 million, and recalls that the budgetary authority has, in the course of the budgetary conciliation, agreed to an allocation of EUR 200 million for the year 2012, conditioned by a sine qua non supplementary increase of EUR 100 million for the 2011 financial year stemming from unused appropriationscalls for a funding commitment that reflects actual needs from the beginning of the budgetary year in order to ensure that the EU can effectively support sustainable peace-building;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that it is important for the EU that it promotes the Arcticpolicies of the High North and Northern dimension policies, and reiterates its support to all existing mechanisms that serve to strengthen this cooperation;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that further efforts should be made to provide sensible and user-friendly information on the Union’s programmes and actions in order to increase the effectiveness and visibility of EU support;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2005(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for an urgent and thorough assessment of the impact of the SES legislation on military aviation, which should also take into account the associated financial and operational risks and the cost of delay or non-synchronisation, and notes the EDA's preliminary work in this area; regrets that the EDA plans to provide a high-level risk analysis report regarding the impact of SES on defence to the defence ministers not before November 2012 and suggests that this report be delivered earlier; asks the EDA to inform the European Parliament at the same time on the outcome of this risk assessment; highlights the significant financial burden projected for the military, which, at almost 25% of the total2 , represents EUR 7 billion of the EUR 30 billion in investments for SESAR deployment by airspace users, airport operators and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs); urges the Commission to fully involve the EDA in any future ex ante assessments of Union legislation and actions that have a bearing on military capabilities or fall within the defence field and to inform the European Parliament accordingly;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2005(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that the critical phase of deployment is on the horizon and must be tackled in a timely, synchronised and coordinated manner; stresses that the major challenge for the military is to finance implementation and invest early in new technology; draws attention to the fact that ways and means should be found swiftly to address this challenge; asks the EDA and the Commission to assist Member States in upgrading their state aircraft of non- EU make and to secure at the same time high standards of protection of key enabling technologies and the know-how of EU industries; asks the Commission to find ways to fund directly or co-finance projects that have an impact on military aviation in this regard out of the EU budget in order to guarantee the timely deployment of SESAR by the military.
Amendment 11 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to facilitate this progress and provide momentum for the shared commitment of ICAO Member States to address emissions from aviation at a global level, it is desirable to defer enforcement of requirements relating to flights to and from aerodromes outside of the Union and areas with close economic connections to the Union and a shared commitment to tackle climate change arising prior to the 2013 ICAO Assemblyoutside of EFTA States which incorporated Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community in their legislation. Action should therefore not be taken against aircraft operators in respect of requirements resulting from Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 for reporting verified emissions and for the corresponding surrender of allowances from incoming and outgoing flights to and from such aerodromes. Aircraft operators who wish to continue to comply with those requirements should be able to do so.
Amendment 11 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to facilitate this progress and provide momentum for the shared commitment of ICAO Member States to address emissions from aviation at the global level, it is desirable to defer enforcement of requirements relating to flights to and from aerodromes outside of the Union and areas with close economic connections to the Union and a shared commitment to tackle climate change arising prior to the 2013 ICAO Assemblyoutside of States which have incorporated the Directive in their legislation. Action should therefore not be taken against aircraft operators in respect of requirements resulting from Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 for reporting verified emissions and for the corresponding surrender of allowances from incoming and outgoing flights to and from such aerodromes. Aircraft operators who wish to continue to comply with those requirements should be able to do so.
Amendment 12 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to facilitate this progress and provide momentum, it is desirable to defer enforcement of requirements relating to flights to and from aerodromes outside of the Union and areas with close economic connections to the Union and a shared commitment to tackle climate change arising prior to the 2013 ICAO Assembly. Action should therefore not be taken against aircraft operators in respect of requirements resulting from Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 for reporting verified emissions and for the corresponding surrender of allowances from incoming and outgoing flights to and from such aerodromes. Aircraft operators who wish to continue to comply with those requirements should be able to do so.
Amendment 13 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – footnote 1
Recital 2 – footnote 1
1. Including EFTEA States, countries which have signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union and the dependencies and territories of EEA Member States
Amendment 15 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – footnote 1
Recital 2 – footnote 1
1. Including EFTEA States, countries which have signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union and the dependencies and territories of EEA Member States
Amendment 16 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to avoid distortions of competition, this derogation should only apply in respect of aircraft operators that have either not received or have returned all free allocations which have been allocated in respect of such activities in 2012 and 2013. For the same reason, these allowances should not be taken into account for the purposes of calculating entitlements to use international credits within the framework of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 20 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 16 of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of requirements set out in Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 in respect of activity to or from aerodromes in countries outside the European Union that are not members of EFTA, dependencies and territories of EEA Member Statwithin the European Union and from aerodromes orin countries having signed a Treaty of Accession with theoutside the European Union, where such aircraft operators have not been issued free allocations for such activity in respect of 2012the relevant year or, if they have been issued such allowances, have returned a corresponding number of allowances to Member States for cancellation.
Amendment 21 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 16 of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of requirements set out in Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC arising before 1 January 2014 in respect of activity to or from aerodromes in countries outside the European Union that are not members of EFTEA, dependencies and territories of EEA Member States or countries having signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union, where such aircraft operators have not been issued free allocations for such activity in respect of 2012 or, if they have been issued such allowances, have returned a corresponding number of allowances to Member States for cancellation.
Amendment 21 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 16 of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of requirements set out in Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 in respect of activity to orwithin the EU and from aerodromes in countries outside the European Union that are not members of EFTA, dependencies and territories of EEA Member States or countries having signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union, where such aircraft operators have not been issued free allocations for such activity in respect of 2012the relevant year or, if they have been issued such allowances, have returned a corresponding number of allowances to Member States for cancellation.
Amendment 22 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 16 of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of requirements set out in Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC arising before 1 January 2014 in respect of activity to or from aerodromes in countries outside the European Union that are not members of EFTEA, dependencies and territories of EEA Member States or countries having signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union, where such aircraft operators have not been issued free allocations for such activity in respect of 2012 or, if they have been issued such allowances, have returned a corresponding number of allowances to Member States for cancellation.
Amendment 23 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 16 of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of requirements set out in Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 in respect of activity inside the EU and EEA and to or from aerodromes in countries outside the European Union that are not members of EFTA, dependencies and territories of EEA Member States or countries having signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union, where such aircraft operators have not been issued free allocations for such activity in respect of 2012the relevant year or, if they have been issued such allowances, have returned a corresponding number of allowances to Member States for cancellation.
Amendment 24 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The Member States shall cancel all 2012 and 2013 allowances in respect of flights to or from aerodromes referred to in Article 1 that have either not been issued or, if issued, have been returned to them.
Amendment 29 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Foreign Affairs Council has endorsed the initiative of creating an European Endowment for Democracy (EED); whereas work is proceeding swiftly towards its establishment and there is urgent need to reach agreement on the detailed operational questions;
Amendment 41 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure that the EED fosters andwhile encouragesing ‘deep and sustainable democracy’ in pre- transition, transition and post- transition countries, with a primary, although not exclusive, focus on the European Neighbourhoodll receive a focused mandate allowing it to complement democracy support measures of other instruments and underlining the added- value of the new entity;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) enable the EED to develop effective ways to deal with pre-transition, transition, and post transition countries;
Amendment 55 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ensure that the EED plays a role which complements and does not overlap with or curtail the activities of existing funding instruments, particularly the EIDHR; where appropriate, the EED should launch projects which can later be continued by the EIDHR, creating an interface with the EIDHR so as to or geographic instruments, creating a programming interface that will ensure coherence and sustainability in the longer term;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) enable the EED to act in the early stages ofree stages: pre-transition, transition and post transition, to kick-start projects which thus far could not be supported by the EU owing to bureaucratic restrictions; and model the EED in such a way that it is less risk-averse while respecting the financial regulations and legal restrictions of its donors;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) address, in the early stages of funding in a specific country, a wide group of potential beneficiaries, including key political players (emerging political actors, fledgling political parties, grassroots movements and non-registered NGOs, trade unions), watchdogs, whistleblowers, individual dissidents, politically involved artists, media outlets and think tanks, etc., in order to enable the EED to support a wide variety of actors striving for democratic reforms; provide support to the above-mentioned in a pluralist manner, while at the same time avoiding any direct political party funding;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) enable the EED to award grants directly to the intended beneficiaries and re-grant financial resources through non-profit entities, such as foundations and NGOs; particularly at the beginning, re-granting will be an effective mechanism to enable the EED to work with partners on the ground that have the requisite knowledge and local infrastructure and enjoy the trust of local people; re-granting would also limit the administrative burden of the EED and potential risks;
Amendment 98 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) ensure that the EED has robust links and consults regularly with beneficiary groups, but without having regional offices, relying instead on local organisations or independent experts and practitioners;
Amendment 103 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) structure the EED as an administratively flexible and efficient Brussels-based structure, with straightforward grant-award mechanisms; applicants should not be required to undergo cumbersome tendering procedures; co-financing by beneficiaries should not be a prerequisite for funding; the award of grants should, however, be conditional on compliance with strict and clear criteria and the list of beneficiaries should be made public; appropriate procedures and safeguards should be implemented to avoid any form of fraud and misuse of funds granted directly or indirectly to beneficiaries;
Amendment 104 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) respect responsibilities towards individual donors and common accounting standards when public funds are channelled via an administratively flexible structure;
Amendment 113 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) endow the European Parliament with a broad political oversight role over EED activities, inter alia by ensuring that Parliament is kept informed through the presentation of the EED’s annual reportsthe full democratic right of budgetary control for the entire EED budget and assure that the implementation of measures by the EED is thoroughly and independently monitored and evaluated;
Amendment 120 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) allow for sufficient space of the European Parliament to share its creative power and transnational experience from European Member States in support to democratisation processes beyond Europe's borders;
Amendment 123 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) ensure that Parliament is involved and consulted throughout the entire process of the creation, setting-up and running of the EED, inter alia through the inclusion of a number of MEPs on its Board of Governors and its Executive Committee, in order to guarantee political balance and to enable Parliament to provide its input into defining the political and strategic guidelines underpinning the endowment's activitie, priorities, expected results and overall financial allocations in a meaningful and systematic manner;
Amendment 130 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) review after one year of activities the impact and performance of the EED and its complementary and added-value to EU instruments and their new set-up in the forthcoming financial period;
Amendment 102 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that, in particular in areas such as strategic transportation, logistical support, maintenance, space capabilities, medical support, education and training, as well as certain niche capabilities, Member States can greatly profit from pooling or sharing of some functions and assets without creating significant dependencies that would limit their sovereign decision- making; strongly encourages initiatives addressing capability gaps in areas such as air-to-air refuelling, maritime surveillance, UAVs, CBRN protection, countering unmanned vehicles, protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear risks, countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs), satellite communication, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors and platforms, and combatmand and informationcontrol systems;
Amendment 112 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. First, on ‘joint ownership’, calls on the Member States to explore the possibilities for certain equipment to be jointly acquired by consortia of participating countries or by the EU itself, taking inspiration from initiatives such as the Strategic Airlift Capability implemented under NATO, the NATO AWACS programme or the EU's Galileo or to search for possibilities of EU funding or co-funding of equipment acquired by consortia of Member States; stresses the potential of joint ownership for the most expensive equipment, such as for space capabilities, UAVs or strategic transport aircraft;
Amendment 130 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that an civil-military EU Operational Headquarters, for which it has repeatedly called, would not only substantially enhance the EU's capacity to support international peace and security, but would in the long run also generate savings for the national budgets in the logic of pooling and sharing; calls on the Vice- President / High Representative to continue work based on the ‘Weimar initiative’ and to investigate legal options for the establishment of permanent EU military planning and conduct capability of this kind;
Amendment 181 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Stresses that offset practices that may accompany defence procurement not covered under Directive 2009/81/EC, for which the exemption under Article 346 TFEU has been applied, should be consistent with the principles of transparency and non-discrimination and must especially not cause risks of corruption or disrupt the functioning of the European defence equipment market;
Amendment 209 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Urges the Member States to increase the budget of the EDA as a matter of priority, recognising the Agency's added value in compensating, through cooperation, for cuts decided at national level; deplores the fact that the Council Decision on the EDA has not provided the Agency with a multiannual budgetary framework comparable to the EU's general budget;
Amendment 210 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61a. Points out that the EU Satellite Centre, operating with a modest budget, has demonstrated its efficiency and added value throughout a variety of security and defence operations; recalls the growing demand for satellite imagery, including in the wake of the recent events in Northern Africa; calls on the Member States to provide the Centre with a more important budget, and, given in particular its civil- military uses, takes the view that it should be funded from the EU budget;
Amendment 211 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. IWelcomes the efforts of the Polish Council Presidency in reviewing the ATHENA mechanism; encourages the Member States to increase their efforts in finding an agreement on common financing; invites the Member States to consider, as part of the review of the ATHENA mechanism, the possibility of extending the mechanism to provide also common funding for actions or acquisitions which support the aim of greater cost efficiency in European defence, but cannot be financed from the EU budget, notably a common financing of provided equipment;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU favours a stable and democratic Ukraine that respects the principles of a social market economy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of minorities and which guarantees fundamental rights; whereas Ukraine's efforts to build not only domestic political stability andbut also environment of robust political pluralism and democratic freedoms and to augment internal reform are accelerating and facilitating the further development of Ukraine's European integration process,
Amendment 47 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Ukraine's progress on the path of European integration must be based on a policy of systematic and irreversible reforms in a number of important ‘institutional, political, economic and social areas; whereas important reforms have already been carried out or are being carried out; whereas the framework provided by the Association Agreement will constitute a crucial modernisation tool for Ukraine and a roadmap to steer its internal domestic reforms,
Amendment 52 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the currently negotiated Association Agreement with Ukraine will deepen its relations with the EU and continue the European integration agenda, while on the other hand there are serious concerns for democracy and rule of law, particularly considering the politically motivated case against Yulia Tymoshenko and other opposition leaders,
Amendment 60 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the current political reality in Ukraine especially in the field of civil liberties and rule of law differs from the spirit of the negotiated EU-Ukraine Association Agreement;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to make all necessary progress in order to achieve the rapid conclusioninitialling of an EU- Ukraine Association Agreement by no later than the end of 2011, and at the same time ensure that this flagship initiative of Eastern Partnership does not come at the expense of political repressions, instrumentalisation of state institutions for partisan purposes, and downgrading democratic values, in particular in the fields of human rights and rule of law;
Amendment 79 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to set up a mutual exchange programme for civil servants in order to facilitate the implementation of the Association Agreement, and in particular the DCFTA; to undertake similar measures in order to establish training and exchange programs in the field of justice and home affairs and in the security sector in the light of implementing European best practices in the rule of law;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) to elaborate clear safeguard measures and a possible temporary suspension mechanism for the whole association agreement in case essential and fundamental principles thereof are ignored or deliberately violated;
Amendment 88 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) to urge the president and government of Ukraine to put the political, legal and administrative reality in the country in line with European democratic practices;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) to undertake the necessary steps in order to ensure that European best practices are implemented in the process of elaborating and in the content of Ukrainian electoral code, whereas substantial irregularities have occurred in previous election campaigns;
Amendment 98 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) whereas transparency and accountability are inextricable values of the EU in its relations with partners, to ensure that anti-corruption policy , including appropriate legislation on conflict of interests be put forward as a high priority of the Ukrainian authorities;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
(hc) to ensure that Ukrainian authorities make the archives of former communist secret services available to the public, which is necessary for successful national reconciliation, particularly with regard to atrocities that took place during 20th century;
Amendment 111 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 - point k a (new)
(ka) to ensure the acceptance of geographical indicators and European patents;
Amendment 47 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall monitor progress towards the capacity goals and, in cooperation with Member States participating in the voluntary pool referred to in Article 11, identify gaps in the European Emergency Response Capacity.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall support Member States participating in the voluntary pool referred to in Article 11 in addressing the capacity gaps and in filling these gaps in the most appropriate and cost-effective way, including by:
Amendment 51 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. These capacities shall be a part of the voluntary pool of the European Emergency Response Capacity. They shall be available for emergency response operations under the Mechanism at the request of the Commission through the ERC. When not in use under the Mechanism, these capacities shall be available for the national purposes of Member States managing them.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Member States and the Commission shall ensure appropriate visibility for the voluntary capacities developed in accordance with this Article.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council every two years on the progress made on the achievement of voluntary capacity goals and remaining gaps in the voluntary pool of the European Emergency Response Capacity.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. The Commission may define, by means of implementing acts, support the Member States participating in the voluntary pool through the following modalities on the development, management, maintenance and making these capacities available to all Member States through the Mechanism:
Amendment 56 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) modalities on supporting Member States in developing voluntary response capacities that are otherwise not, or not in sufficient quantities, available from the voluntary pool of the European Emergency Response Capacity;
Amendment 57 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point b
Amendment 58 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) modalities on the management and maintenance of the capacitivoluntary capacities of the Member States mentioned under points (a) and (b);
Amendment 59 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point d
(d) modalities on how to make the capacities mentioned in points (a) and (b) available to all Member States through the voluntary Mechanism.
Amendment 66 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to the Commission's role, as defined in paragraph 2, and respecting the imperative for an immediate operational response through the Mechanism, upon activation the Commission shall inform the European External Action Service to allow for consistency between the civil protection operation and the overall Union relations with the affected country. The Commission shall ensure that all measures to avert major disasters outside the Union are in line with the principles laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union and with the foreign and security policy interests of the Union. The Commission and the European External Action Service shall report to the European Parliament at regular intervals on this issue.
Amendment 549 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon 2020 shall have an exclusive focusfocus mainly on civil applications.
Amendment 1756 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 a (new)
Amendment 53 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Sustainable development of air transport necessitates the introduction of measures aimed at reducing the noise nuisance from aircraft at airports with particular noise problems. A large number of EU citizens are exposed to high noise levels which may lead to negative health effects.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) While a cost-benefit analysis provides an indication of the total economic welfare effectsnoise abatement objective should be chosen by comparing all costs and all benefits, a cost-effectiveness assessment focuses on achieving a given objective in the mostthe tool to reach this objective should be cost-effective way, requiring a comparison of only the costs.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Suspension of noise mitigating measures is important to avoid unwanted consequences on aviation safety, airport capacity and competition. Whilst an appeal procedure against noise-related operating restrictions may relate to noise abatement objectives, assessment methods and selection of cost-effective measures, the appeal may not suspend their implementation. Therefore, the Commission should well before implementation of the measures be able to use the right of scrutiny and to suspend measures deemed to produce unwanted or irreversible consequences. It is recognised that the suspension should be for a limited periodThe Commission should be able to evaluate proposed operating restrictions before their implementation.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The use of approved noise abatement operational procedures must ensure that the necessary safety of flight is maintained by considering all factors that might affect a particular operation. Noise abatement operational measures must not preclude or prohibit anti- terrorist security measures.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to ensure legal certainty and planning reliability, operating restrictions and decisions on the operation of airports, including court decisions and the outcome of mediation processes which were already introduced or under examination before the entry into force of this Regulation should not be subject to this Regulation but should be treated under existing rules.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 76 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 84 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules on the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions in a consistent manner on an airport-by-airport basis and where a noise problem has been identified so as to help improve the noise climate and to limit or reduce the number of people significantly affected by the harmful effects ofaffected by aircraft noise, in accordance with the Balanced Approach.
Amendment 86 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to facilitate the achievement of specific environmental noise abatement objectives, as laid down in Union, national and local rules, and to assess their interdependence with other environmental objectives, including health aspects, at the level of individual airports;
Amendment 88 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to enable selection of the most cost- effective noise mitigation measures in accordance with the Balanced Approach so as to achieve the sustainable and responsible development of the airport and air traffic management network capacity from a gate-to-gate perspective.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to aircraft flights engaged in civil aviation.
Amendment 94 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
It shall not apply to aircraft flights engaged in military, customs, police, or similar services.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘'Balanced Approach’' means the methodprocess established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under which the range of available measures, namely reduction of aircraft noise at source, land-use planning and management, noise abatement operational procedures and operating restrictions, is considered in a consistent way with the view to addresminimising the noise problem in the most cost-effective way on an airport by airport basis.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘'Marginally compliant aircraft’' means civil aircraft that meet is certified in accordance withe Chapter 3 certification limits laid down in Volume 1, Part II, Chapter 3 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) by a cumulative margin of less than 108 EPNdB (Effective Perceived Noise in dDecibels), whereby t during a transitional period of four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and by a cumulative margin of less than 10 EPNdB following the end of that transitional period. The cumulative margin is the figure expressed in EPNdB obtained by adding the individual margins (i.e. the differences between the certificated noise level and the maximum permitted noise level) at each of the three reference noise measurement points as defined in Volume 1, Part II, Chapter 43 of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention;
Amendment 111 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘Operating restrictions’ means a noise- related action that limits the access to or reduces the optimal capacity use of an airport, including operating restrictions aimed at the withdrawal from operations of marginally compliant aircraft at specific airports as well as operating restrictions of a partial nature, affecting thwhich for example apply for an identified time operationd of civil aircraft according to time periodnly for certain runways at the airport.
Amendment 118 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States in which an airport is located shall designate competent authorities responsible for adopting measures onfollowing the process when adopting operating restrictions, as well as an independent appeal body in accordance with national laws and practices.
Amendment 120 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 126 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Member States shall notify the Commission of the names and addresses of the designated competent authorities and appeal body referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission shall publish this information.
Amendment 130 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall adopt aimplement the Balanced Approach in regard to aircraft noise management. To this en, on an airport-by- airport basis, within the scope of this Regulation. To this end, they shall assess the noise situation at an individual airport in accordance with Annex II of Directive 2002/49. Where a noise problem is identified, they shall:
Amendment 132 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 140 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) evaluatecarry out a formal and comprehensive assessment of the likely cost-effectiveness of the available measures;
Amendment 168 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) not as a first resortif necessary, operating restrictions.
Amendment 172 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The available measures may include the withdrawal of marginally compliant aircraft, if so deemed necessary. Member States may offer economic incentives to encourage aircraft operators to use less noisy aircraft during the transitional period referred to in Article 2(4).
Amendment 179 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may, within the Balanced Approach, differentiate noise mitigating measures according to aircraft type, runway use, flight path and/or timeframe covered.
Amendment 206 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authorities shall ensure that, at the appropriate level, a forum for technical cooperation is established between the airport operator, aircraft operator and air navigation service provider, for actions which these operators are responsible for, and taking due account of the interdependency between measures to mitigate noise and to reduce emissions. The members of this forum for technical cooperation shall regularly consultengage with local residents or their representatives, and provide technical information and advice on noise mitigating measures to the competent authorities. The competent authorities may decide not to assess new measures against Annex I and Annex II, if they are in line with the recommendations of the technical forum.
Amendment 218 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
At the request of the Commission and if the European Aviation Safety Agency does not already dispose of the information requested, aircraft operators shall communicate the following noise information in respect of their aircraft that use Union airports:
Amendment 223 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the noise performance certificate or certificates of the aircraft used, together with the associated actual maximum take- off weight;
Amendment 228 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) any modification of the aircraft which influences its noise performance and is recorded in its noise certificate;
Amendment 232 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 236 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 239 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The data shall be provided free of charge, in electronic form and using the format specified, where applicable. The Commission shall bear the costs for providing these data.
Amendment 243 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Agency shall verify the aircraft noise and performance data for modelling purposes in accordance with Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and the CouncilModelling of airport community noise shall be based on manufacturer provided aircraft noise and performance data recommended for use by the international community and made available through ICAO. The Agency shall verify the aircraft noise and performance data for modelling purposes in accordance with Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council. The Agency shall refer to the established ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection Modelling and Databases Group's process to determine data validity and best practices and ensure continued harmonization across international airworthiness agencies.
Amendment 248 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Following the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 5, the notification of the decision shall be accompanied by a written report explaining the reasons for introducing the operating restriction, the environnoise abatemental objective established for the airport, the measures that were considered to meet that objective, and the evaluation of the likely cost-effectiveness of the various measures considered, including, where relevant, their cross- border impact.
Amendment 250 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where the operating restriction concerns the withdrawal of marginally compliant aircraft from an airport, no new services shall be allowed with marginally compliant aircraft at that airport six months after the notification. The competent authorities shall decide on the annual rate for removing marginally compliant aircraft from the fleet of affected operators at that airport, taking due account of the age of the aircraft and the composition of the total fleet. Without prejudice to paragraph 3 of Article 4, this rate shall not be more than 20% of that operator's fleet of, ending at least two months prior to the determination of the slot coordination parameters as per paragraph 1. The competent authorities shall decide on the annual rate for removing marginally compliant aircraft. This annual rate shall not be more than 25% of the movements and shall be applied uniformly to each affected operator in reference to its number of movements with marginally compliant aircraft servingat that airport.
Amendment 257 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) aircraft on flights operated for humanitarian purposes.
Amendment 268 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, and without prejudice to a pending appeal procedure, the Commission may scrutinise the decision on an operating restriction, prior to its implementation. Where the Commission finds that the decision does not respect the requirements set out in this Regulation, or is otherwise contrary to Union law, it may suspendwithin a period of two months after the day on which it receives notice, as referred to in Article 7(1), evaluate the process for the introduction of a noise-related operating restriction. Where the Commission finds that the introduction of a noise-related operating restriction does not follow the process set out in this Regulation, the Commission may notify the relevant competent authorities accordingly. The relevant competent authorities may take the decCommission's opinion into account.
Amendment 269 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 270 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Where the Commission has not adopted a decisnotified its opinion within a period of sixtwo months after it has received the informationnotice, as referred to in paragraph 2Article 7(1), the competent authority may apply the envisaged decision on an operating restriction.
Amendment 271 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 273 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 275 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 11 shall be conferred for an indeterminateon the Commission for a period of timefive years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 276 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 278 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Amendment 283 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1
1. Competent authorities will use noise assessment methods which have been developed in accordance with the ECAC Report Doc 29 ‘Report on Standard Method of Computing Noise Contours around Civil Airports’, 3rd EditionAnnex II of Directive 2002/49.
Amendment 286 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.2
1.2 A description of the environmental sustainabilitynoise abatement objectives for the airport and the national context. This will include a description of the aircraft noise objectives for the airport.
Amendment 287 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.4 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.4 – indent 4 a (new)
- Use of flexible transitions from operating restrictions for reasons of proportionality, e.g. delayed take-offs or early arrivals.
Amendment 294 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4
2.4 Forecast noise contours – including an assessment of the number of people likely to be affected by aircraft noise – distinguish between established residential areas and newly constructplanned residential areas.
Amendment 300 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – heading 1
Annex 2 – heading 1
Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of noise-related operating restrictionsnoise mitigating measures in the context of the Balanced Approach
Amendment 305 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The cost-effectiveness of envisaged noise- related operating restriction mitigating measures will be assessed taking due account of following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms:
Amendment 319 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1
Amendment 323 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3
3) Direct, indirect and catalytic employment effects and economic effects, including potential effects on regional economies.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0397(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0397(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For certain categories of groundhandling services, access to the market may come up against safety, security, capacity and space availability constraints. It should therefore be possible to limit the number of authorised suppliers of such groundhandling services. For certain categories of groundhandling services, Member States must continue to be afforded regulatory discretion to limit the number of suppliers in the interests of maintaining productivity and retaining tried and tested structures.
Amendment 140 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 159 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
However, Member States shall not limit this number to fewer than two suppliers for each category of groundhandling services or, for airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 5 million passengers or 100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, to fewer than three suppliers for each category of groundhandling services.
Amendment 160 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
However, Member States shall not limit this number to fewer than two suppliers for each category of groundhandling services, or, forif they deem it appropriate in the case of airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 5 million passengers or 100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, to fewer than three suppliers for each category of groundhandling services.
Amendment 195 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Suppliers authorised to provide groundhandling services at an airport where their number is limited under Article 6 or Article 14 shall be selected according to a transparent, open and non- discriminatory tender procedure. In this case, the tendering authority may, perhaps at the request of the managing body of the airport, determine that the supplier must offer a package of one or more categories of services referred to in Article 6(2), if this is deemed necessary for operational reasons or for the efficient use of handling capacity.
Amendment 198 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The invitation to tender shall be launched and published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Official Journal of the European Union shall create an appropriate heading for the groundhandling services tender procedure.
Amendment 205 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The managing body of the airport shall draw up the tender documents as the basis for the award procedure and shall, in particular, establish a representative flight schedule and minimum quality standards. In the award procedure the tendering authority shall select a supplier among the short-listed applicants and award the authorisation to this supplier after consulting the Airport Users' Committee and the managing body of the airport, if the latter is different from the tendering authority.
Amendment 208 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The award criteria shallmay include the following:
Amendment 269 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. At airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 2 million passenger movements or 50 000 tonnes of freight for at least three consecutive years, no undertaking shall be permitted to provide groundhandling services whether as a supplier of groundhandling services or as a self-handling user unless it has been granted the appropriate approval. This shall also apply to subcontractors. An undertaking meeting the requirements of this Chapter shall be entitled to receive an approval.
Amendment 318 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The managing body of the airport shall publish a list of the centralised infrastructures at the airport where this has not yet been done.
Amendment 319 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
4. The managing body of the airport, or where appropriate the public authority or any other body which controls the managing body of the airport, shall decide on an objective basis and after consulting the Airport Users' Committee and the undertakings providing groundhandling services at the airport, on infrastructures to be centralised. The managing body of the airport, or where appropriate the public authority or any other body which controls the managing body of the airport, shall decide on an objective basis and after consulting the Airport Users' Committee on additional infrastructures to be centralised. The managing body of the airport shall ensure that any infrastructure or installation falling under the definition of 'centralised infrastructure' shall be designated as such and that the requirements set out in this Chapter are complied with for this infrastructure or installation.
Amendment 323 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5
Article 27 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Airport Users' Committee disagrees with the decision of the managing body of the airport to centralise, or not to centralise, an infrastructure or with the scope of centralisation, it may ask the independent supervisory authority of the Member State concerned or the authorities established in accordance with Articles 6(5) and 11(2) of the Airport Charges Directive to decide whether the infrastructure concerned is to be centralised or not and to what extent.
Amendment 326 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 7
Article 27 – paragraph 7
7. The space available for groundhandling at an airport shall be divided among the various suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users, including new entrants, to the extent necessary for the exercise of their rights and to allow effective and fair competition, on the basis of relevant, objective, transparent and non-discriminatory rules and criteria. Where necessary, the managing body of the airport may recover and redistribute this space.
Amendment 328 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 8
Article 27 – paragraph 8
8. If a decision on the scope of the centralised infrastructure is brought before the independent supervisory authority in line with paragraph (5) of this Article, the procedure laid down in Article 6(3), (4) or (5) of Directive 2009/12/EC shall apply.
Amendment 330 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – title
Article 28 – title
Fees for centralised infrastructures and installations and airport installations
Amendment 334 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The managing body of the airport or, where relevant, the managing body of the centralised infrastructure shall be entitled to recover its costs and to make a reasonable return on assets from the fees charged. The fees shall constitute consideration for a service.
Amendment 336 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) the revenue from the different fees, and the total cost of the services covered by them and the return on assets;
Amendment 338 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Amendment 343 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Airport Users' Committee disagrees with a fee set by the managing body of the airport or, where relevant, the managing body of the centralised infrastructure, it may ask the independent supervisory authority of the Member State concerned or the authorities established in accordance with Articles 6(5) and 11(2) of the Airport Charges Directive to decide on the level of the fee.
Amendment 346 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 7
Article 28 – paragraph 7
7. If a decision on the levels of fees is brought before the independent supervisory authority in line with paragraph paragraph (6) of this Article, the procedure laid down in Article 6(3), (4) or (5) of Directive 2009/12/EC shall apply.
Amendment 350 #
Amendment 356 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 366 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 376 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Amendment 381 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Amendment 389 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Amendment 392 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Amendment 397 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29a Separation of accounts 1. Where the managing body of an airport, the airport user or the supplier of groundhandling services provide groundhandling services, they must rigorously separate the accounts of their groundhandling activities from the accounts of their other activities, in accordance with current commercial practice. 2. An independent examiner appointed by the Member State must check that this separation of accounts is carried out. 3. The examiner shall also check the absence of financial flows between the activity of the managing body as airport authority and its groundhandling activity.
Amendment 404 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The managing body of the airport shall be in charge of the proper coordination of groundhandling activities at its airport. As ground coordinator, the managing body of the airport shall in particular ensure that the operations of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users comply with the airport rules of conduct as defined in Article 31. by suppliers of groundhandling services and self- handling airport users at its airport The managing body of the airport shall be empowered to instruct suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users to comply with the airport rules of conduct as defined in Article 31 and the minimum quality standards as defined in Article 32. It shall be empowered to take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with its instructions. (a) The management body of the airport shall be empowered to pass on the cost of coordination and the expenses it incurs in that connection, as part of its traffic management role, to airport users through airport charges. (b) The managing body of the airport shall not be liable in the event of non- compliance with the rules of conduct as defined in Article 31 and the minimum quality standards as defined in Article 32 by airport users and suppliers of groundhandling services.
Amendment 416 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the managing body of the airport shall ensure that the operations of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users are coordinated through an airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) and through a proper contingency planby means of a proper contingency plan. The managing body may employ a CDM system. At airports with an annual passenger volume of fewer than 15 million the managing body may employ a ‘light’ version of CDM.
Amendment 429 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) They may lay down proportionate and appropriate instruments, in particular appropriate contractual penalties, by means of which the managing body of the airport can punish breaches of the rules of conduct or failure to comply with an instruction issued by the managing body pursuant to Article 30(1).
Amendment 431 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A Member State may, where appropriateshall on a proposal from the managing body of the airport:
Amendment 461 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 5
Article 32 – paragraph 5
5. The minimum quality standards shall be fair, transparent, non-discriminatory and without prejudice to applicable Union legislation, including Regulations (EC) No 261/2004 and (EC) No 1107/2006. They shall be consistent, proportionate and relevant in relation to the quality of airport operations. In this regard due account shall be taken of the quality of customs, airport security and immigrations procedure. They may lay down proportionate and appropriate instruments, in particular appropriate contractual penalties, by means of which the managing body of the airport can punish non-compliance with the minimum quality standards.
Amendment 471 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 498 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Amendment 503 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Amendment 540 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Tendering procedures shall be completed in accordance with existing law if the relevant call for tenders had already been published in the Official Journal of the European Union at the time this Regulation entered into force.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Given the increasing usage of satellite navigation across a great number of fields of activity, an interruption in the supply of services could lead to significant harm to modern society. In addition, due to their strategic aspect, satellite navigation systems are sensitive infrastructures, that could be susceptible to malicious use by state and non-state actors. The abovementioned aspects could affect the security of the Union and, its Member States and its citizens. Security requirements must therefore be taken into account in the design, implementation and operation of the infrastructures emerging from the Galileo and EGNOS programmes.
Amendment 26 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Responsibility for the progress of the programmes includes, in particular, responsibility for their security and the security of their systems and operation. Except in the case of application of Joint Action 2004/552/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on aspects of the operation of the European satellite radio-navigation system affecting the security of the European Union, which could be adapted if necessarymust necessarily be adapted to changes in the programmes, their governance and the Lisbon Treaty, the Commission is responsible for security, even if certain security-related tasks are entrusted to the European GNSS Agency. It is the responsibility of the Commission to establish mechanisms to ensure suitable coordination between the various entities responsible for security. The Commission and Council should further create the appropriate procedural security conditions to ensure that the open service can be restricted geographically or switched off in order to prevent any malicious use.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Member States shall take all necessary measures to safeguard the EU's strategic autonomy, so that in the long term civil and military actors in the field of internal and external security are in a position to make full use of the public regulated and safety-of-life services under the Galileo programme.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 59 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The flight plans and the slots should be better matched to better exploit airport capacity and improve flight punctuality. The flight plans can be rejected in a "no slot" situation.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) To allow air carriers to adapt to imperative situations of urgency, such as a marked decline in traffic or an economic crisis that severely affects the activity of air carriers, affecting a larger part of the scheduling period, the Commission should be allowed to adopt urgent measures to ensure the consistency of measures to be taken at coordinated airports. These measures will allow air carriers to retain priority for thein allocation ofng the same series for the following scheduling period even if the 850% rate has not been met.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 117 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Amendment 120 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Amendment 121 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 122 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 129 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At a coordinated or schedules facilitated airport, the Member State responsible shall ensure the determination of the coordination parameters twice yearly, while taking account of all relevant technical, operational , performance and environmental constraints as well as any changes thereto. These constraints shall be notified to the Commission. The Commission, if necessary with the aid of the network manager, shall examine the constraints and deliver recommendations which the Member State must take into account before determining the coordination parameters.
Amendment 157 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Air carriers operating or intending to operate at a schedules facilitated or coordinated airport belonging to the network shall submit to the schedules facilitator or coordinator all relevant information requested by them. If this information changes, the air carriers shall inform the schedules facilitator and the coordinator as soon as possible. All relevant information shall be provided in the format and within the time-limit specified by the schedules facilitator or coordinator. In particular, an air carrier shall inform the coordinator, at the time of the request for allocation, whether it would benefit from the status of new entrant, in accordance with Article 2(2), in respect of requested slots.
Amendment 160 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The format and scope of the information referred to in this article is determined in an agreed worldwide industry standard. The information provided shall be used for the purpose of this Regulation only.
Amendment 161 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For all other airports with no particular designation status, the air carriers operating or intending to operate from that airport, the managing body of the airport , the groundhandling service providers and the air navigation service providers the managing body of the airport shall provide, when requested by a coordinator, any information in their possession about the planned services of air carriers.
Amendment 167 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At a coordinated airport, the Member State responsible shall ensure that a coordination committee is set up. The same coordination committee may be designated for more than one airport. Membership of this committee shall be open at least to the air carriers using the airport(s) in question regularly and their representative organisations, the managing body of the airport concerned, the relevant air traffic control authorities, the representatives of general aviation using the airport regularly , the network manager, the performance review body and the national supervisory authority of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iv
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iv
(iv) local guidelines related to the supervision of the use of slots allocated or the determination of capacity as provided for in Article 9(8);
Amendment 172 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 177 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 196 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
8. The coordinator shall also take into account additional guidelines established by the air transport industry Union -wide or world-wide as well as local guidelines proposed by the coordination committee and approved by the Member State or any other competent body responsible for the airport in question, provided that such guidelines do not affect the independent status of the coordinator, comply with Union law, aim at improving the efficient use of airport capacity and have been notified in advance to and pre-approved by the Commission . The local guidelines may only concern the monitoring of the use of slots allocated or the amendment of the definition of a series of slots to reduce its length below 10 slots for the winter scheduling period or below 15 slots for the summer scheduling period, but under no circumstances below 5 slots. The reduction of the length of the series of slots applies only at airports where demand for air services is highly seasonabledetermination of capacity.
Amendment 213 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) that air carrier can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the coordinator that the series of slots in question has been operated, as cleared by the coordinator, by that air carrier for at least 850 % of the time during the scheduling period for which it has been allocated.
Amendment 217 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Slots allocated to an air carrier before 31 January on or before the following summer season, or before 31 August for the following winter seasonagreed Industry Historics Baseline Date, but which are returned to the coordinator for reallocation before those dates, shall not be taken into account for the purposes of the usage calculation, provided that the remaining allocated slots constitutean be recognised as being part of a series within the meaning of Article 2(13).
Amendment 220 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 228 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If the 850 % usage of the series of slots cannot be demonstrated, the priorityhistorical precedence provided under paragraph (2) shall not be given , unless the non- utilisation can be justified on the basis of any of the following reasons:
Amendment 230 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) serious disturbance of operations at the airports concerned, including those series of slots at other Union airports related to routes which have been affected by such disturbance, during a substantial part of the relevant scheduling period;
Amendment 232 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) serious financial difficulties of the Uniofor an air carrier concerned, resulting in the granting of a temporary licence by the licensing authorities pending financial reorganisation of the air carrier in accordance with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008;
Amendment 236 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. If the conditions set out in paragraph (2)(a) and (b) are not met, the Commission may however decide that priority for the allocation of the same series should be awarded to the air carriers for the following scheduling period, if this is justified on imperative grounds of urgency linked to exceptional eventsoperational disruption requiring coherence in the application of measures to be taken in these airports. The Commission shall adopt the necessary measures, the application of which shall not exceed the length of one scheduling period. It shall adopt these immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 16(3).
Amendment 240 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 299 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 10(5), if the 850 % usage rate as defined in Article 10(2) cannot be achieved by an air carrier, the coordinator may decide to withdraw from that air carrier the series of slots in question for the remainder of the scheduling period and place them in the pool after having consulted the air carrier concerned.
Amendment 302 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Without prejudice to Article 10(5), if after an allotted time corresponding to 1520 % of the period of the series validity no slots of that series of slots have been used, the coordinator shall place the series of slots in question in the pool for the remainder of the scheduling period, after having consulted the air carrier concerned. The coordinator may decide to withdraw the series of slots before the end of a period corresponding to 1520 % of the period of validity of the series if the carrier does not show that it intends to use them.
Amendment 132 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) If the shift to rail is to be encouraged, a greater degree of acceptance on the part of people affected by rail noise and a reduction in noise pollution levels, in particular in rail freight corridors, are essential.
Amendment 368 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) actions to reduce rail freight noise by, primarily through support for the retrofitting of existing rolling stock;
Amendment 426 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
ii) inland transport connections to ports and airports, and development of ports and multi-modal platforms: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible costs. Actions to reduce rail freight noise by retrofitting of existing rolling stock, as well as development of ports and multi- modal platforms: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 205% of the eligible costs.
Amendment 23 #
2010/2311(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the strategic cooperation between the Union and the US reflected by various agreements; stresses therefore that the EU-US Agreement on the Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme (so-called SWIFT agreement), the Toledo declaration on aviation security and the Counter-Terrorism Declaration are positive examples to be followed in the Union's relations with other third countries;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2311(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that counter-terrorism is an integral part of the Union's relations with third countries; asks for an increase in the funding of counter-terrorism assistance measures in the next Instrument for Stability in order to prevent state failure; agrees, in this respect, with the priority areas being South Asia, in particular Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Sahel region (Mauretania, Mali, Niger), Somalia and Yemen; calls on the Council to adopt a Comprehensive Union Strategy for tackling terrorism in the Saharo-Sahelian regionwelcomes the presentation of the European Union Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel on 21 March 2011 and calls on the Council to adopt the Strategy in consultation with the European Parliament ; welcomes the adopinsertion of counter-terrorism clauses in international agreements;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2308(INI)
5. Calls nevertheless on the Vice- President/High Representative, the Council and the Commission to strengthen the existing coordination mechanisms between the services and agencies in the area of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) on the one handcompetent committees, working groups, services and agencies in the area of Freedom, Security and Justice (FSJ), and the European External Action Service (EEAS), including missions and operations under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) on the otherSDP, taking advantage in particular of the new capabilities of the EU Situation Centre in order to provide common strategic analyses, threat assessments and timely information to all actors involved;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2308(INI)
6. Urges the Vice-President/High RepresentativeP/HR to make sure internal security threats, among others those identified by the Council under the EU policy cycle on serious and organised crime, are duly taken into account in EU external action policies and instruments and, where appropriate, adequately addressed through them, including through the launching of CSDP missions and opera adequately addressed through them; stresses that key tools for addressing internal and external security articulation are regular political security dialogues with third countries, negotiation of security cooperation clauses in international agreements, restrictive measures regimes, strategic programming of external assistance instruments, permanent chairing of the FAC and of the PSC, as well as all CFSP working groups; calls on the VP/HR to make sure that European and international standards regarding human rights, humanitarian law, democracy and rule of law are duly taken into account in EU external actions; ;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Vice-President/High Representative, the Council and the Commission to strengthen the existing coordination mechanisms between the competent committees, working groups, services and agencies in the area of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) on the one hand, and the European External Action Service (EEAS), including missions and operations under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) on the other, taking advantage in particular of the new capabilities of the EU Situation Centre in order to provide common strategic analyses, threat assessments and timely information to all actors involved;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Invites the Vice-President/High Representative, the Council and the Commission to ensure a swift implementation of the Road Map for strengthening ties between CSDP and FSJ, recently adopted at the meeting of the members of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and of the members of the Standing Committee on operational cooperation on internal security (COSI);
Amendment 28 #
2010/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Vice-President/High Representative to make sure internal security threats, among others those identified by the Council under the EU policy cycle on serious and organised crime, are duly taken into account in EU external action instruments and, where appropriate, adequately addressed through them, including through the launching of CSDP missions and operations;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Welcomes the Commission's proposal for the establishment of Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) "integrating civilian and military capabilities in tasks ranging from civil protection to humanitarian relief, border management or peace-keeping" ; asks the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to further develop the planned pre- procurement procedure in order to strengthen the link between internal and external security with substantial and coherent civilian and military capabilities;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the outcome of the UK- France Summit on security and defence cooperation on 2 November 2010,
Amendment 22 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that strategic autonomy in security affairs entails, for the EU, the capacity to agree common political objectives and strategic guidelines, to establish strategic partnerships with a wide range of international organisations and trustful states, to collect adequate information and generate joint analyses and assessments, to harness and where necessary pool financial, military, and civilian resources, to plan and run effective crisis management operations across the entire range of the Petersberg tasks, and to frame and implement a common defence policy, laying the first tangible foundations on which to build common defence;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point a
Paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the CFSP and the CSDP, which is an integral part of the formerthereof, have been placed within the legally binding institutional framework of EU principles (democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations and the charter of international law), and their objectives have been merged with the general objectives of the EU's external action;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point c
Paragraph 5 – point c
(c) the HRVP/HR, in close cooperation with the Member States, conducts the CFSP, proposes CSDP decisions, missions, and the use of national resources and Union instruments together with the Commission, and, where appropriate, coordinates their civilian and military aspects, and chairs the Foreign Affairs Council, serving also as the Commission Vice-President in charge both of the Commission's external relations responsibilities and of coordinating, and providing consistency in, EU external action as a whole;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the duty of consistency as defined by the Treaty, the new wording of Article 40 TEU (which states that the implementation of both the CFSP and the other EU policies shall not affect the application of the respective procedures), and recent ECJ case law (see the SALW case) protect both the primacy of the Community method and the distinguishing features and prerogatives of the CFSP, while encouraging the convergence of different policies, instruments, resources, and legal bases in a holistic, comprehensive approach, whereby security becomes a cross-cutting objective of EU external and internal action and the CSDP is one of its instruments; in this context, notes that civilian and military assets can be deployed in situations other than CSDP missions, as has been shown in practice by the EU Military Staff coordination of military capabilities during the Pakistan floods in summer and after the Haiti earthquake in 2010;
Amendment 51 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. RegretsExpresses concern, therefore, that, more than one year after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, there are not yet clear signs of a post-Lisbon EU holisticcomprehensive approach enabling traditional procedural and institutional barriers to be overcome, while preserving the respective legal prerogatives when European citizens' security is at stake;
Amendment 62 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the fact of transcending the pillar-based institutional structure, the full integration of the CFSP/CSDP into the framework of EU objectives and principles, and the role conferred onrole conferred to the European Parliament as the body directly representing EU citizens make Parliament a vital source of democratic legitimacy for the CFSP/CSDP and lend weight to its right to expect that its opinions and recommendations will be taken properly into consideration;
Amendment 64 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 70 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. insists that a common response to the developments in Libya is essential to formulate a credible new approach for our southern neighbourhood policy thereafter underlines that the elaboration of a strategy for the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa is yet another concrete opportunity to demonstrate the ability of the EU to act both on security and development challenges;
Amendment 76 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Security and defence (This is a subheading after the paragraph 16 and before paragraph 17)
Amendment 81 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the fact that the provisional organisation chart of the EEAS does not include the ‘appropriate structure’ which, under the Madrid accords, is to integrate the various units dealing with crisis response planning and programming, conflict prevention, and peace-building with the CSDP structures; calls for a crisis management board to be set up, to be staffed by the CMPD, the CCPC, the EUMS, the EU SITCEN, the peace- building, conflict prevention, mediation, and security policy units, the Chair of the PSC, the geographical desks and other policy departments concerned, according to the circumstances, and the Commission humanitarian aid and civil protection structures, placed under the authority of the HR and the executive Secretary- General, and coordinated by the Managing Director for Crisis Response; calls on the High Representative and the Commission to equip the board with an efficient alert and emergency system and a large unified operations room, located within the EEAS, so as to enable surveillance to be carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, hence avoiding the present operational overlapping (seven operations rooms), which hardly squares with the need for a proper surveillance and rapid reaction system to deal with crises;
Amendment 86 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for a permanent civil-military headquarter to be set up, to be composed of the CMPD, the CCPC, the EUMS, the EU SITCEN, the peace-building, conflict prevention, mediation, and security policy units, the Chair of the PSC, the relevant geographical desks and other policy departments concerned, and the Commission humanitarian aid and civil protection structures, placed under the authority of the VP/HR and the executive Secretary-General; calls on the VP/HR, the EEAS and the Commission to have an efficient alert and emergency system and a large unified operations room, located within the EEAS, so as to enable surveillance to be carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, hence avoiding the present operational overlapping (seven operations rooms), which hardly squares with the need for a proper surveillance and rapid reaction system to deal with crises;
Amendment 88 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 92 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – introductory part
Paragraph 20 – introductory part
20. Points to the need to strengthen the civilian and military crisis response structures, departments, and units within the EEAS and the Commission, spreading them out and organising them in a more rational way, and in particular:
Amendment 94 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point b
Paragraph 20 – point b
(b) renews its call for the Commission staff who have in the pastForeign Policy Instruments Service (FPIS) in charge of planneding and programmeding the Instrument for Stability Article 3 crisis response measures to be integrated into the EEAS crisis management and peacebuilding structures and specifically for the former Relex/A2 posts assigned to Unit 2 of the new foreign policy instruments (12 AD and 5 AST) to be transferred to the EEAS;, and points out that this transfer is a condition which has to be satisfied in order to release the reserve under the corresponding heading in the Commission budget;
Amendment 99 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Deplores the scant results achieved by the Civilian Headline Goal 2010 process regarding civilian capabilities, and in particular the discrepancy between the personnel assigned by Member States on paper and the numbers actually available for missions, the modest progress as regards the training of human resources (no common standards, limited number of training programmes uploaded to the Schoolmaster training opportunities programme within the Goalkeeper software environment); calls on the High Representative, the Council, and the Member States to take coordinated steps to reactivate the development of civilian capabilities, especially where recruitment, training, and deployment are concerned; calls on establishing a community mechanism for enhancing civilian capabilities, especially training and increasing the civil part of the European Security and Defence college;
Amendment 100 #
Amendment 111 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes with anxiety that the current economic austerity could lead to cuts that were not concerted at European level and to continuing overlapping that might call the CSDP as such into question, whereas the end effect should be to push the Member States towards smarter defence spending whereby they would pool and share a larger proportion of their defence capabilities, budget, and requirements while achieving more security for their citizens; calls on Member States to develop greater transparency regarding their respective defence budgets;
Amendment 114 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Deplores the widespread overlapping of defence programmes in the EU, such as the more than 20 armoured vehicles programmes, the 6 different attack submarine programmes, the 5 ground-to-air missile programmes, and the 3 combat aircraft programmes, and its consequences, namely that economies of scale are not achieved, limited economic resources are wasted, and the prices for European defence equipment are over-inflated; moreover this leads to a maintained fragmentation of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), hampers the competitiveness of the whole security related industrial sector in Europe and in this regard directly endangers technological leadership and employment.
Amendment 118 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. MaintainReaffirms that all of the above points should be tackled by means of a clear-cut long-term common political resolve, making full use of the potential offered by the Lisbon Treaty, and that any common defence policy intended to move gradually towards common defence must serve to strengthen the EU'’s ability to respond to crises and to provide for long-term peace- building, and above all guarantee Europe'’s strategic autonomy, averting the danger that its standing might decline on the world stage; calls on the national parliaments to embark on an appropriate joint initiative in relation to their respective institutional partners and calls for a specialn extraordinary European Council meeting to be given over to European security and defence; renews its call for a Europeanthe drafting of a European security and defence White Paper;
Amendment 125 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes note of the Franco-British initiative of 2 November 2010 on security and defence cooperation and hopes that it can act as a springboardcatalyst for further progress at European level in line with the institutional framework and the requirements of rationalisation and technological, industrial, and operational rationalisation and integration from which it stemmed; underlines that the EDA could play a support role in this context;
Amendment 130 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes that, in addition to being a political necessity, Permanent Structuraled Cooperation (PESCO), as provided for in the Treaty, takes the form of a legal obligation and not an option (i.e. Member States ‘shall establish’ and not ‘may establish’); calls on the Council and the Member States to remedy their failure hitherto to act in this area by determining is also an instrument to promote a better use of CSDP assets and to overcome a lack of consensus among the Member States; calls on the Council and the Member States to determine the aims and substance of PESCO without further delay, involving the Member States on as broad a basis as possible and, not least, assessing the advisability of implementations based on variable geometry;
Amendment 137 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Believes that the role of the Defence Ministers needs to be strengthened both within the Council's Foreign Affairs Council configuration and within the EDA; maintains that the number of meetings should be higher than at present;
Amendment 147 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recommends that Member States commit themselves fully to the provision and sustainability of military capabilities, matching the trend towards growing emphasis on the qualitative aspects; endorses the requests made at the Ghent informal Defence Ministers'’ meeting and in the German-Swedish paper and the Weimar initiative and calls for the operative phase to begin without delay, in line with the December 2010 Council conclusions, in which the Defence Ministers agreed that EDA should intensify its work to facilitate the identification of areas for pooling and sharing military capabilities, including through the support of a team of wise men; calls on the Agency to list new potential new cooperation projects (for instance in areas such as satellite communications, medical support, and naval logistics) so as to avoid overlapping of costs and increase interoperability;
Amendment 154 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Points toReaffirms the need to overcome the current imbalance in terms of planning and conduct capabilities and the conduct of civilian and military operations by providing the EU with a permanent civil-military-strategic level of command planning and conduct capacity or Operational Headquarters (OHQ) to serve as a counterpart to the CPCCwhich will allow for a more reactive and cost-effective EU response; points out that the Berlin Plus arrangements have been put to only limited use, having been confined to date to takeovers of pre-existing NATO missions, and draws attention to the problems connected with the framework nation track, which is based on the use of five national OHQs, and in particular to the fragmented nature of political and strategic operations planning (Crisis Management Concept, Military Strategic Options, Initiating Military Directive), adddding the lack of pre-planning to the difficulty ofies in force generation, as well as making the use ofnd increased complexity of coordinating civilian and military capabilities more complex to coordinate;
Amendment 157 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers that the existing Operation Centre, though constituting a welcome first step, falls short of the requirements, is inadequate with the level of ambition of a permanent OHQ (it is no coincidence that it has never been used) and that it must instead be made permanent and put in a position to manage missions beyond the present limited size (some 2 000 troops), the ways to do so being to increase its staff substantially and, to grant it with adequate operational infrastructures and to deal with the unreliability of the EU'’s communications and information systems infrastructure, the main reason for which is that there is no permanent command and control (C2) structure (or correspondingand relevant legal framework), a fact which can also adversely affect situational awareness; maintains that the military OHQ should be set up alongside the civilian HQ, thus making it possible to carry outadvocates co-location of the military OHQ with the civilian HQ, in order to allow the whole range of military and civilian operations to be carried out, exploiting potential synergistic effects to the full while respecting the distinctive civilian and military chains of command and the different decision-making procedures and financing arrangements;
Amendment 165 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 – indent 1
Paragraph 37 – indent 1
Amendment 169 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Encourages the head of the AgencyEDA/VP/HR and the Commission to seek strong cooperation between the EDAAgency and the Commission with a view to enhancing dual-use capabilityies in order to find the most comprehensive approach to security related research and to make for better synergistic management of civilian- military resources, in particular through the security chaptertheme of the fFramework pProgramme for rResearch and tTechnological dDevelopment; accordingly welcomes the prospect of the eEighth fFramework pProgramme, which will also cover external security; and calls on the Commission to acknowledge the reality of the civil-military nature of crisis management and consider the financing of security and defence research having civilian applications with community funds;
Amendment 173 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Urges the head of the EDA (HR/VP) as well as the Council to deliver timely a new Council Joint Action on Establishing EDA based on EDA's new role as described in the Treaty of Lisbon; questions the current legal basis of the EDA dating back to 2004 in view of the Treaty of Lisbon and its implications on EDA; calls on the Council to inform the European Parliament on the necessary changes to the Council Joint Action on Establishing EDA resulting from EDA's inclusion in the Treaty of Lisbon;
Amendment 175 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for a constructive dialoguethe establishment of a strong partnership between the Commission, Parliament, the EDA, and the participating Member States on the preparations for the eEighth fFramework pProgramme with a view to investments in technology areas of common interest at EU level, bearing in mind not least that the amount spent in Europe on investment in defence-related R & &D is currently equivalent to about 10% of the US figure;
Amendment 177 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls for a strong cooperation between EDA and the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'ARmement (OCCAR); requests information from the head of the EDA (HR/VP) on the results of the negotiations on an Administrative Arrangement for their cooperation which started in April 2009;
Amendment 179 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. MaintainReaffirms that one of the prerequisites for a self-containedn autonomous CSDP is the establishment of a competitive European defence and security market, with an enhanced European dDefence tTechnological and iIndustrial bBase (EDTIB) (including identification ofthat takes into account key industrial capabilities, security of supply between countries, increasadapted competition in the defence equipment market, a deepening and diversifying supplier base, and increased armaments cooperation);
Amendment 184 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
recommends that Member States comply strictly with the deadlines, under the Commission's supervision, and that they draw up the necessary implementing regulations and train the relevant staff to enforce the new rules; calls upon Member States to take the respective Guidance Notes issued by the Commission into account;
Amendment 187 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. MaintaUnderlines that, in order to foster the emerging European security and defence market, a remedy needs to be found for the vacuum in terms of regulations and standards, since this situation limits market opportunities for both large players and SMEs and prevents security system interoperability among security systems; fully supports the work of the EDA in keeping withthe framework of the new legal basis provided by the Lisbon Treaty; advocates close collaboration with the Commission, which is legally competent as regards regulbetween the EDA and the Commission to create a European defence market; calls for the Commission to launch, in cooperation ofwith the defence and security marketEDA, a first reflection on an European industrial policy in the field of security and defence;
Amendment 193 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls on the EDA'’s participating Member States to give loyal and cooperative supportadd to the work and initiatives to be presented by the VP/HR in her capacity as head of the Agency and urges the VP/HR to establish working methods allowimproving the capacity of the participating Member States invariably to play an active role in decision-taking,to take responsibility as decision makers, and consistent with the intergovernmental nature of the Agency and the provisions of the Treaty, the idea being to build a political consensus;
Amendment 214 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 – indent 2
Paragraph 50 – indent 2
– a security information model will be developed by connecting the Schengen Information System to all the other relevant Europe-wide networks such as the VIS and Eurodac using the model developed by the US, which interconnects the US State Department and the DHS information networks linked to the prevention of terrorismexperience and best practice from other countries;
Amendment 223 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. RecognisesWelcomes the fact that since 2003 the EU has undertaken numerous missoperations (24) in three continents involving different types of intervention, the bulk being accounted for by civilian missions specialising in policing, security sector reform (SSR), and consolidation of the rule of law;
Amendment 227 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Welcomes the ongoing revision of the existing civilian CSDP concepts; notes in particular that the rule of law will be considered as an overarching conceptseen as a central concept for civilian missions covering police, justice, civilian administration, customs, border monitoring, and other relevant areas of use to planners and experts on the ground in setting up and conducting missions with strengthening and/or substitution (executive) tasks; endorses the work being done to develop the concept of CSDP justice missions, while observing that needless overlapping with possible Community programmes has to be avoided; doubts whether the kinds of tasks carried out to date in the EULEX Iraq mission conform to the characteristics of a CSDP mission;
Amendment 236 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 – indent 1
Paragraph 60 – indent 1
EUPOL Afghanistan is having very little impact because there is no clear strategy and the mission is inevitably being absorbonly a targeted impact concentrating only on high level officials and was only recently embedded into the EUS AFPAK strategyaction plan;
Amendment 238 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 – indent 2
Paragraph 60 – indent 2
EULEX Kosovo has been undermined by, among other things, disagreements among the Member States about recognition of the territory'’s independence and the logical and expedient takeover of the NATO KFOR mission;
Amendment 241 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 – indent 5
Paragraph 60 – indent 5
-in spite of its high profile and the successes which it has achieved the EU has successfully taken the lead of international efforts in the fight against piracy through operation Atlanta but that the issue of judicial treatment of pirates needs to be urgently solved, notably based on the Lang report recently submitted to the UN Security Council ;, EU NAVFOR SomaliAtlanta is being hampered by the lack of implementation of a clear regional strategy to tackle the root causes of piracy and deal effectively with the chronic instability in the Horn of Africa ; actions enhancing regional maritime surveillance capabilities should be taken urgently;
Amendment 248 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 61 – indent 2 a (new)
- between development cooperation projects and CSDP missions as a part of CFSP;
Amendment 255 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. Calls on the HR/VP to take the steps required to optimise the potential use of European resources and capabilities for civilian missions and notes with concern that high costs are being incurred for the security of the EUJUST LEX Iraq and EUPOL Afghanistan missions, the measures in question having been entrusted to private security companies since no other alternative was available;
Amendment 266 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
73. Stresses the need to strengthen the cooperation between UEU and UN in the area of crisis management, notably during the early stages of a crisis and post-conflict reconstruction, in close connection towith the appropriate structures of the newly established EEAS;
Amendment 269 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Recognises that NATO still constitutes the bedrock of collective defence for those Member States which belong to it; welcomes France's return to the integrated command structure of the Atlantic Alliance and considersrecalls the need for constructive cooperation between the EU and NATO, particularly where the two organisations are active in the same theat this should help to dispel any resistance to the development of a common defence policy at EU levelres of operation; looks forward to the proposals of the High representative as tasked by the European Council conclusions of September 2010 referring to EU-NATO cooperation in crisis management;
Amendment 281 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Recalls that, in addition to partnerships with other international organisations such as the UN, NATO, and the AU, cooperation with individual third countries should be enhanced in the context of the CSDP; notes that experience shows that third countries can bring important assets, human resources, and expertise to CSDP missions, such as in the context of EUFOR Chad/CAR, for which Russia provided much-needed helicopters, and EUFOR Althea, to which countries like Turkey and Morocco contributed substantial contingents of troops; believes, furthermore, that the involvement of third countries can enhance the legitimacy of CSDP operations and help set up a broader security dialogue with important partners while remaining committed to promoting respect of human rights and rule of law;
Amendment 283 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79 a (new)
Paragraph 79 a (new)
79a. Underlines the importance of cooperation on CSDP with our neighbours, it should be regionally balanced and provide a broad range of opportunities that would catalyze security sector reforms in the partner states; it would not only help generate civilian and military capabilities to enable our Eastern and Southern partners to participate in CSDP missions but also give us stronger support in managing regional security;
Amendment 108 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council by building, on the basis of a first-ever negotiation text and widespread support for UNSC reform, a more cohesive position among EU Member States on the issues of legitimacy, composition, effectiveness and regional representation; reiterates the view that an EU seat in an enlarged UNSC remains a goal of the European Union; invites EU Member States on the UN Security Council to keep other EU Member States adequately informed of their positions and activities and share information about developments in the UNSC with other EU Member States; calls on the VP/HR in her capacity as chair of the Foreign Affairs Council to seek common EU positions on issues to be decided in the UNSC in order to have such positions implemented through joint voting practice; welcomes the newly established practice whereby a representative of the EU is generally invited to attend most scheduled UNSC deliberations and participate with some limited right to speak at the UNSC;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the scope of the register, which covers all relevant actors but excludes, among others, social partners as actors in the social dialogue, as well as churches, political parties and local, regional and municipal authorities as well as their representative offices or legal bodies and therefore demands that section 13, phrase 2 be deleted from the agreement;
Amendment 69 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that CSDP actions should be embedded in a comprehensive policy targeting countries and regions in crisis; stresses, further, the need for where the EU's values and strategic interests are at shift away from the current focus and emphasis on the successful deployment of CSDP mitake and where CSDP operations would provide a real added value in promoting peace, stability and rule of law; stresses, further, the need for a lessions and towards greater attention tolearnt process more accurate in assessing their successful implementation andof each operation and its lasting impact on the ground;
Amendment 76 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believes that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects outdated institutional patterns rather than the reality on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to certain crises may require a combination of military and civilian instruments;
Amendment 129 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the EU should take advantage of the adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving theoutstanding difficulties –and calls in particular, in this respect, on the EU to exercise its influence for a successful conclusion of the ongoing process for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem, which will remove all the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for close and continuous coordination of EU foreign policy with the EU's closest ally and strategic partner, the US, ensuring a joint approach to global governance and to challenges such as nuclear non- proliferation and terrorism; calls on the VP/HR to coordinate closely and develop synergies with the US with a view to ensuring stability and security on the European continent, including on the basis of cooperation with Russia, and with regard to stability in the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and PakistanReiterates its commitment to the transatlantic partnership as an important element and one of the main pillars of the EU's external action; urges the Vice- President/High Representative to ensure that the EU acts as a coherent, active, equal and yet autonomous partner of the US in strengthening global security and stability, promoting peace and respect for human rights, as well as adopting a united approach to global challenges such as nuclear proliferation, terrorism, climate change and energy security;
Amendment 175 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Encourages the VP/HR and the Commission to deepenpursue its commitment towards the Eastern Partnership with our eastern European neighbours, with a view to their political association and economic integration, including in the area of energy, on the basis of shared European values and within a framework of conditions and incentives intended to trigger reforms;
Amendment 203 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the VP/HR to intensify talks with Russia to assure the unconditional fulfilment of all the provisions of the agreement of 2008 between Russia, the European Union and Georgia; takes the view Russia that should, in particular, guarantee full unlimited access of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to Abkhazia and South Ossetia; underlines the necessity to provide stability in aforementioned Georgian regions;
Amendment 243 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Fully endorses the commitment of the E3+3 to seeking an early negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which restores international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, while respecting Iran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy; supports the Council's twin-track approach aimed at finding a diplomatic solution; welcomes UNSC Resolution 1929(2010) introducing a fourth round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme and the additional restrictive measures announced by the EU, the US, Japan, Canada and Australia; and strongly condemns Iran's continuing provocative and inflammatory rhetoric against Israel and particularly deplores the threats made by President Ahmadinejad against the very existence of the State of Israel; is deeply concerned at Iran's attempts to further its aim of gaining political influence in Afghanistan by manipulating a range of political, economic, and military outcomes; stresses that official mutual contacts between the delegations of the European Parliament and the Majlis should also be used to address human rights issues;
Amendment 265 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Believes that the EU should adopt a comprehensive approach to security and stability concerns in the Sahel region; insists that terrorism and transnational organised crime (drugs, arms, cigarettes, human smuggling) pose serious threats not only to the countries of the region but also directly to the European Union; deems necessary for the EU to help the countries of the region develop policies and instruments to tackle these growing security threats by employing all relevant EU instruments to eradicate poverty, guarantee sustainable development, address climate change concerns in the region, manage South- South and South- North migratory flows and ensure democracy and institution- building (notably for the security sector); believes that a process of consensus-building amongst the countries of the region, in cooperation with, and with the progressive ownership of, the AU, should also be put in place;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that present-day crises and security threats can rarely be considered from a purely military or civilian viewpoint, and that effective responses to these situations and threats need to be able to draw on both civilian and military capabilities; recalls that the development of the EU's comprehensive approach and of its combined military and civilian crisis- management capabilities have been distinctive features of the CSDP and represent its core added value;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 37 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Fully supports the transfer of the CSDP structures, including the Crisis Management Planning Directorate, the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability, the EU Military Staff and the Situation Centre, to the EEAS, under the direct authority and responsibility of the Vice- President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; stresses the need for direct links between the EEAS and CSDP Agencies, namely EDA, ISS, ESDC, SATCEN; also recalls the pledge made by the Vice-President/High Representative to ensure that they work in close cooperation and synergy with the relevant Commission units transferred to the EEAS which deal with the planning and programming of crisis response, conflict prevention and peace-building; in the same line, also promotes close coordination between EEAS and all relevant units remaining within the Commission (DG DEV, DG ECHO, DG SANCO …) which deal with the planning and programming of crisis response, conflict prevention and peace-building.
Amendment 47 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Council to promptly adopt the necessary decisions to set in force the mutual assistance clause as outlined in article 42 (7) TEU as well as the solidarity clause as outlined in article 222 of the TFEU, which should reflect EU's comprehensive approach and build on civil-military resources ;
Amendment 51 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. On the political-strategic level, emphasises the need, in routine phases, to get a common situation awareness shared by all EU stakeholders (EEAS, but also all relevant units from the Commission: DG DEV, DG ECHO, DG SANCO, with the support of each of their crisis assessment capabilities), which should be reflected in all EU regional or country strategic papers. The re-shaped EU delegations have a key role to play in this process ; also welcomes the integration of civilian and military elements within the Crisis Management Planning Directorate (CMPD) as a step in the right direction; emphasises, however, the need to strike a proper balance between civilian and military strategic planning capabilities, in order to exploit to the full the synergies available, while duly respecting the differences between civilian and military roles;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the need for the EU, in time of crisis, to be able to deploy multidisciplinary projectable teams within the first hours of the crisis, which would be composed of all civilian, military and civ-mil experts from the EEAS and the Commission;
Amendment 56 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. In particular, urges the Vice- President/High Representative to address the shortage of staff as regards experts on civilian capability development and to make sure that the CMPD includes a sufficient number of experts from all the priority civilian capability areas, namely political- military planning, police, justice, civilian administration, civil protection and monitoring;
Amendment 69 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. In the context of the follow-up to the Headline Goals 2010, calls on the Member States to concentrate on the concrete delivery of capabilities and to focus on the areas of civilian-military synergies, especially those already identified, in order to achieve genuine progress as soon as possible; welcomes the Comprehensive Capability Development Process (CCDP) for military capabilities within the European Defence Agency (EDA); calls on the Vice President/High Representative to define the civilian capability requirements for CSDP missions and to enlarge the scope of the CCDP to include also civilian capability development aspects with the full participation of all relevant governmental and non-governmental civilian actors;
Amendment 71 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the efforts of the past and the current rotating Council Presidencies for starting a process aiming at the clarification of the nature and scope of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PSC) as outlined in Art. 42 (6); calls on the Council to deliver timely a clear understanding of the PSC taking in consideration the civil-military nature of the EU’s comprehensive approach and present concrete steps on how to start PSC in view of the current financial crisis and decreasing national defence budgets among the EU member states;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Council to quickly take the appropriate decisions to establish the start-up fund as outlined in article 41 TEU, after consulting the European Parliament; calls on the Vice- President/High Representative to inform the Parliament regularly on the state of play once the fund will have been set up;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. EncouragesCalls on the Council and the Commission to present a common understanding of the new CSDP missions as outlined in article 43 TEU and how they will be handled in the context of the established civilian-military cooperation ; encourages in this context the Council and the Commission to speed up the establishment of a pool of Security Sector Reform experts to enhance the EU's capability in this field;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Member States to look further into developing dual-usecommon capabilities for CSDP civilian missions and military operations, making better use of existing capabilities and interlinking the civilian and military capability- development processes where appropriate;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Welcomes the open debate of the EU ministers of defence during their informal meeting in Ghent on 23 and 24 September 2010 regarding European defence research and their assessment of the role of the EDA as outlined in article 42 (3) TEU; Calls on the Council and the Commission to work on the definition of a true industrial defence policy, in line with the Lisbon treaty ;
Amendment 126 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises, therefore, the need to coordinate, and push for, investment in technologies and capabilities in the areas of defence and civilian security wand calls on the Commission to acknowledge the re overlaps havality of the civil-military nature of CSDP actions and the bneen identified,d to finance security and defence research with community funds so as to quickly close capability gaps whilst avoiding unnecessary duplication, creating synergies and supporting standardisation in order to deliver deployable means for the successful and secure conduct and implementation of CSDP operations;
Amendment 131 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. In that context, supports the establishment of the European Framework Cooperation for Security and Defence Research to ensure complementarity and synergy between defence R&T investment and research investment for civilian security by the Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme, for example in areas such as situational awareness, unmanned aerial vehicles, maritime surveillance, CBRNE protection, communication and transfer of data, and cybersecurity;
Amendment 134 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Notes, however, that this cooperation should not exceed what is necessary in the light of civilian-military cooperation in the areas of peace-keeping, conflict prevention, strengthening international security and, crisis management and humanitarian aid;
Amendment 152 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Takes the view that, when adopting its new Strategic Concept, NATO should not embark on developing its own civilian capabilities, but that it should be able to rely on those of othe EUr international organisations (i.e. EU or UN), in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates, however, in view of the vast investment from the general budget of the European Union, its position that the Galileo system should be deployable in support of CFSP/ CSDP, including crisis- management operations, and of the implementation of EU solidarity and mutual-assistance clauses; calls, now that the European Framework Cooperation (EFC) between the Commission, the EDA and the ESA has been activated, for this cooperation to be extended to Galileo;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to the Ilulissat Declaration adopted on 28 May 2008 at the Arctic Ocean Conference and the Chelsea Declaration 2010,
Amendment 18 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Norway as a reliable partner is associated to the EU trough the EEA agreement,
Amendment 21 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas there has been a longstanding engagement of the EU in the Arctic by way of its involvement in the Common Northern Dimension Policy with Russia, Norway and Iceland including its Arctic Window, in the Barents cooperation and particularly in the Barents- Euro-Arctic- Council, the implications of the strategic partnerships with Canada, the United States and Russia and its participation as an active ad hoc observer in the ACrctic Council (AC),
Amendment 25 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas it is estimated that about a fifth of the world's remainingundiscovered hydrocarbon resources are located in the Arctic Region,
Amendment 29 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the growing interest in the Arctic region of other non-Arctic actors such as China, illustrated by China's commissioning of a first icebreaker, their allocation of funding to polar research and not least the applications by ChinaSouth Korea, China, Italy, the EU, Italy, Japan, and Singapore and Korea for status as permanent observers at the AC, indicates a different geopolitical appreciation of the Arctic on a larger scale,
Amendment 30 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the recently established self- government in Greenland with regard to relevant policy areas including environmental legislation and resources and the recent update of the EU- Greenland Partnership Agreement has led to an increased interest in the exploration and exploitation of resources in Greenland and on its Continental shelf,
Amendment 34 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the effects of climate change mainly originating from outside the Arctic and the globalisation of the world economy will impact the region; whereas in particular the retreat of the sea ice, as well as the potential for resources and the possible use of new technologies is likely to produce major effects, such as an increase in shipping in particular between Europe, Asia and North America, in exploration and exploitation of natural resources, namely gas, oil and other minerals but also natural resources such as fish, and exploitation of marine genetic resources, increased mining and logging activities and increased tourism and research activities; whereas those effects will produce new challenges but also new opportunities in the Arctic,
Amendment 39 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that three EU Member States are Arctic States, acknowledges that the EU has no Arctic Ocean coastline so far, but reaffirms the legitimate interest of the EU as a stakeholder by virtue of its rights and obligations under international law, its commitment to environmental, climate and other policies and its funding, research activities and economic interests, including shipping;
Amendment 41 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes into account that through its Northern Members States and Candidate Countries the EU is affected by Arctic policies and likewise has am impact on Arctic policies, and recognises the ongoing work in the several partnerships of the Northern Dimension, a common policy of the EU with Russia, Norway and Iceland;
Amendment 43 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that the EU is committed to devise its policy responses in the Arctic based on the best available scientific knowledge and understanding of the processes affecting the Arctic, and is accordingly already devoting sizeable research efforts to generate sound scientific evidence to support policymaking;
Amendment 46 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Conscious of the need to protect the fragile environment of the Arctic, underlines the importance of overall stability and peace in the region; stresses that the EU should pursue policies that ensure the compatibility of the environmental agenda andat measures to address environmental concerns take into account the interests of the inhabitants of the Arctic region, including its indigenous peoples, in protecting and developing the region; stresses the similarity in approach, analysis and priorities between the Commission Communication and policy documents in the Arctic States; stresses the need to engage in policies that respect the interest in sustainable management and use of the natural resources of the Arctic region, which in turn provide important resources for Europe and are a major source of income to the inhabitants of the region;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that a future accession of Iceland to the EU would transform the Union in an Arctic coastal state, while noting that Iceland's status as a candidate country to the EU underlines the need for a coordinated Arctic Policy at the EU level and represents a strategic opportunity for the EU to have a more active role and contribute to multilateral governance in the Arctic Region;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Suggests that important non-Arctic shipping nations using the Arctic Ocean should be included in the results of the Search and Rescue Work Initiative of the AC; therefore recommends the Commission and the Council along with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to coordinate EU and Member States policies in that particular field in the IMO, the AC and other organisations;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out that in spite of the efforts on a mandatory Polar Code for shipping a faster solution to the issue of safety of Arctic shipping might be found through coordination and harmonization of national legislation and calls on EMSA to fully engage on Arctic shipping;
Amendment 59 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes other cooperation initiatives on secure and safe shipping in the Arctic and on better access to the various Northern Sea Routes;
Amendment 67 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the new delimitation agreement4 between Norway and Russia, in particular the expressed will to engage in closer cooperation and the envisagedregarding the joint management of resources, particularly fish stocks, between the two countriesand the continued joint management of fish stocks, in the Barents Sea, including in terms of sustainability; regards in particular the bilateral cooperation between Norway and Russia as a show case of joint application of the highest available technical standards in the field of environmental protection while prospecting for oil and gas in the Barents Sea; points out in particular the importance of the contentious development of new technologies especially developed for Arctic environment such as the sub seabed installation technology;
Amendment 71 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is conscious of the different interpretations of the Svalbard/Spitsbergen treaty with regard to its applicability to the continental shelf and the maritime zones of Svalbard/Spitsbergen, and given the relatively good accessibility of resources in the continental shelf; would welcome an agreement on the legal status of the shelf acknowledging the legal rights and duties of the costal shelf states; is confident that possible arising disputes will be dealt with in a constructive way; calls on the Commission to clarify the application of the EEA Agreement to Svalbard, and the Norwegian EEZs and continental shelves;
Amendment 75 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the position of the EU as a main consumer of Arctic natural resources, as well as the involvement of European industry; requests the Commission to further engage in fostering cooperation and technology transfer to ensure the highest standards and adequate administrative procedures, to establish a sound scientific basis of future trends and governance needs for Arctic resources, such as fisheries and others, and to make full use of the EU competences to regulate in this regard;
Amendment 87 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Supports an increased cooperation with Arctic and non-Arctic states on developing the Sustaining Arctic Observing Network (SAON) and encourages the European Environmental Agency to continue its valuable work and to promote corporation through the European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) using the guiding principles of the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS)
Amendment 94 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises the disproportionately large Arctic warming impact caused by local emissions of soot ('black carbon') as compared to emissions originating elsewhere, largely due to its effect on highly reflective surfaces such as snow or ice; thus welcomes the ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil on vessels operating in the Antarctic Area, approved by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) entering into force on 1 August 2011; stresses that a similar ban might be appropriate in Arctic waters to reduce risks to the environment in case of accidents;
Amendment 100 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that the effects of the melting ice are also creating opportunities for economic development in the Arctic region; acknowledges the wish of the inhabitagovernments of the Arctic Region with sovereign rights and responsibilities to continue to pursue sustainable economic development while at the same time protecting the very sensitive nature of the Arctic ecosystems, taking into account their experience in using and developing the resources of the region in a sustainable way;
Amendment 110 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the special position and recognises the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and points in particular to the legal and political situation of the indigenous peoples in the Arctic States and in the Arctic Council;
Amendment 114 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the recent legal developments regarding the EU'’s ban on seal products, in particular the suspension of Regulation (EC) No 1007/20096 on the trade in seal products by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in several casesaction brought for annulment of the Regulation (Case T-18/10, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami v Parliament and Council) pending before the General Court; notes the consultation procedure under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) requested by Canada and Norway, joined by Iceland according to Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement; expresses its hope that disagreements between the parties can be overcome following the rulings of the ECJ and the WTO; 6 OJ L 286, 31.10.2009, p. 36.result of the WTO procedures;
Amendment 115 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is aware of the increasing interest in the exploitation of resources; in that regard points out the need for broad all encompassing ecosystem-based approach as most likely to be capable to deal with the multiple challenges facing the Arctic related to climate change, shipping, environmental hazards and contaminants, fisheries and other human activities, along the lines of the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy or Norway's Integrated Management Plan for the Barents Sea and sea areas of Lofoten islands; recommends the Member States to endorse the revised Arctic Council Offshore Oil and Gas Guidelines of 2009;
Amendment 118 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises the institutions and the broad framework of international law and agreements that govern areas of importance to the Arctic such as UNCLOS (including the basic principles of freedom of navigation and innocent passage), the IMO, the OSPAR Convention7 , the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC), CITES8 and the Stockholm Convention as well as the existing numerous bilateral agreements and frameworks, in addition to the national regulations in place in the Arctic states; thus concludes that the Arctic region is not to be regarded as a legal vacuum, but as an area with well developed tools for governance; nevertheless points out that, due to the challenges of climate change and increasing economic development, those existing rules need to be further developed, strengthened and implemented by all parties concerned;
Amendment 130 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the degree of political organisation of indigenous interests in the Sami Parliaments and then Sami Council in Northern Europe and the cooperation among several indigenous organisations on a circumpolar basis and acknowledges the unique role of the AC with regard to the involvement of Indigenous people; recognises the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic as set out in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and encourages the Commission to make a use of the EIDHR for the benefit of Arctic indigenous people empowerment;
Amendment 131 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the continuous AC assessment of the scope and structure of its work and is confident that it will continue to broaden the basis for decision-shaping processes to include non-AC actors;
Amendment 135 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Expresses its hope that the AC will further develop its important work and broaden the basis for decision-shaping processes to include non-other Arctic actors who are upgrading their presence in the Arctic region, and thus involve their knowledge and capacities and take into account their legitimate interests under international law; welcomes the internal procedure within the AC regarding a review of the status of observers and of the possible future scope of the tasks of the AC;
Amendment 144 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Confirms its support for permanent observer status for the EU in the AC; recognises that EU Member States are involved in AC work through various international organisations (such as the IMO, OSPAR, NEAFC and the Stockholm Convention) and highlights the need for coherence in all EU policies towards the Arctic; asks the Commission to keep Parliament duly informed about meetings and work in the AC and its Working Groups; stresses meanwhile that the EU and its Member States are already present as members or observers in other international organisations with relevance to the Arctic such as the IMO, OSPAR, NEAFC and the Stockholm Convention and therefore should more coherently focus on the work in these organisations; underlines in this regard alsoin particular the need for coherence in all EU policies towards the Arctic;
Amendment 150 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Requests the Commission to set updevelop the existing Inter-Service-Group into a permanent inter-service structure to ensure a coherent, coordinated and integrated policy approach across key policy areas relevant to the Arctic, such as the environment, energy, transport and fisheries; recommends integrating the Arctic Service working in DG MARE into this structureassigning the co- lead of this structure to the EEAS and DG MARE, the latter acting as a cross- sectoral coordinator within the Commission; further recommends creating a coordinatingn Arctic unit in the EEAS accordingly;
Amendment 155 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the fact that the EU and its Member States are the main contributors to Arctic-relevant research, regional cooperation and the development of technology relevant to the region and beyond, and requests the Commission to examine the possibilities of developing circumpolar co-funding and co- programming initiatives to enable smoother and more effective cooperation between experts from the nations involved; further requests the Commission to create a means to work directly with Arctic Member States, indigenous organisations and Arctic research institutes in order to help inform the EU about relevant issues, important research topics, and matters that concern those living and working in the Arctic to help establish future research activities;
Amendment 164 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Emphasises the contribution of the EU's European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) objective, as a clear European added value in particular the Cross- border cooperation programmes of Kolartic and Karelia as well as the CBC Baltic Sea Basin programme that includes the Barents region; requests the Commission to explore how a suitably enhanced Northern Periphery Programme could have a similar impact on an Arctic Strategy in the next programming period;
Amendment 165 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Requests the Commission to put forward proposals as to how the Galileo Project or projects thatlike Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) that could have an impact on the Arctic could be developed to enable safer and faster navigation in Arctic waters, thus investing in the safety and accessibility of the North-East Passage in particular, to contribute to better predictability of ice movements as well as to better mapping of the Arctic seabed;
Amendment 37 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that, in the longer term, a measure along the lines of a White Paper – providing scope for a wide-ranging public debate – would raise the profile of the CSDP and step up security and defence cooperation by defining the Union’s security and defence interests more clearly, thereby making the implementation of the ESS and the planning and conduct of EU crisis management operations more effective and better defined;
Amendment 40 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Council to enter into a debate with the European Parliament and the national parliaments in 2010 on the implementation of the new provisions in the Lisbon Treaty concerning the CSDP, including: a. the clause on assistance in the event of armed aggression on the territory of a Member State, b. the clause on solidarity in the event of a terrorist attack or a natural or man-made disaster; c. the creation of the post of Vice- President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, coupled with the establishment of a European external action service (EEAS) incorporating the crisis management units, bd. a broader remit for the CSDP, ce. permanent structured cooperation for those Member States that meet higher standards in terms of military capability and have made more binding commitments in this area in preparation for the most demanding missions, together with enhanced cooperation procedures, df. the establishment of a start-up fund for preparatory activities in the lead-up to operations, e. the clause on assistance in the event of armed aggression on the territory of a Member State, f. the clause on solidarity in the event of a terrorist attack or a natural or man-made disaster;Points a, b, c, d, e and f have become points c, d, e, f, a and b.
Amendment 46 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on those European Union Member States belonging to the Western European Union (WEU) to terminate the Modified Brussels Treaty of 1954, including the WEU Parliamentary Assembly, with a view to inserting a clause on mutual assistance;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Council to reopen the debate on establishing a European civil protection force – inter alia on the basis of the May 2006 Barnier report – that would pool the Member States’ resources in order to generate an effective collective response in the event of natural or man-made disasters, both inside and outside the Union, with a view to inserting a solidarity clause into the new treaty; takes the view that the military ESDP/CSDP should also provide scope for responding to civilian hazards;
Amendment 82 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the achievements of the ESDP on the occasion of its tenth anniversary, and notes that the Union launches civil and military operations under the CSDP in response to threats to international and European security; commends the 70 000 or so personnel involved in the 23 missions and operations currently in progress or already completed in the context of the ESDP; calls once again on the Member States to define the criteria for the deployment of ESDP missions and to consider the subject of national 'caveats'; commends Mr Javier Solana, hitherto Secretary-General of the Council and High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, for his work on developing the ESDP;
Amendment 142 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes the successful handover from the EU operation in Chad and the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA) to the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), and now wishes to be kept informed of the feedback currently being gathered, particularly as to how existing deficits and problems relating to practical cooperation with the African Union and United Nations can be avoided in future missions;
Amendment 182 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 – indent 1 – bullet point 1
Paragraph 49 – indent 1 – bullet point 1
• the establishment of a European air • the establishment of a European air transport fleet, the governance plan transport fleet, the governance plan adopted by 14 Member States at adopted by 14 Member States at the General Affairs and External the General Affairs and External Relations Council of Relations Council of 17 November 2009 (extended to 17 November 2009 (extended to include the defence ministers), the include the defence ministers), the establishment of a European air establishment of a European air transport command in Eindhoven transport command in Eindhoven and the creation of a multinational and the creation of a multinational A400M unit, while viewing the A400M unit, while viewing the major delays in delivery as major delays in delivery as regrettable and hoping that the regrettable and calling on the multinational unit can be set up Member States concerned and the rapidly; EADS to make a success of the A400M project so that the multinational unit can be set up rapidly;
Amendment 189 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Takes the view that, in order to improve the training available for deployed personnel and ensure optimum use of training resources, a more systematic link should be established between attendance at training courses and deployment on missions; calls on the Council to draft a common European statute for deployed personnel, governing training standards, rules of engagement or deployment and degrees of operational freedom, rights and duties, quality of equipment and medical care and social security arrangements in the event of death, injury or incapacity;
Amendment 201 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
64. Views it as regrettable that the technical agreements between the NATO and EU operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo have still not been signed; calls on the Council and Member States to bring their political influence to bear in the appropriate EU and NATO bodies to secure implementation;
Amendment 203 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Emphasises the constructive cooperation between the two organisations in the fight against piracy (Operation Atalanta and NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield), but expresses doubts about the desirability of parallel operations;
Amendment 212 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 69
Article 69
69. Emphasises the need for constructive cooperation between the European Union and the African Union, in accordance with the commitments entered into as part of the Peace and Security Partnership associated with the Africa-EU Joint Strategy; takes the view that the European Union must support the African Union, particularly in those theatres of war – such as Somalia – in which the latter is the sole organisation on the ground, and calls on the Commission and Member States to devote special attention to the problem of the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons, particularly in Africa, and in this context to place the emphasis on compliance with the existing rules on arms in crisis areas from all Member States;
Amendment 221 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Takes the view that the new version of the anti-missile shield envisaged by the American administration should be based on a common European approach to the matter, in coordinationdialogue with Russia, and with efforts being made to involve the European defence industry in its development;
Amendment 230 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Calls on the Council to inform it in advance of the preparation and conduct of missions and operations; suggests that the Council, out of a concern for transparency, keep it regularly informed regarding the use of the Athena mechanism and the start- up fund, as it already does in the case of the use of CFSP appropriations for civil missions; considers that in the interests of budgetary clarity first all non-military expenditure should be indicated in the EU budget and that, as an additional step, after a necessary Treaty amendment, military expenditure should also be shown in the EU budget;
Amendment 168 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Cross-Strait Relations 39a. Welcomes the efforts undertaken by both Taipei and Beijing to improve cross- Strait relations, which contribute to reinforced stability and security in East Asia, and encourages both sides to further enhance the dialogue, practical cooperation and confidence-building; commends the Council’s declaration of 8 May 2009, which reiterates its support for Taiwan’s participation in the WHO; strongly supports Taiwan’s participation as an observer in relevant international organisations and activities, such as ICAO, UNFCCC, etc., where Taiwan’s participation is important to the EU and global interests;
Amendment 7 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The visa liberalisation dialogue initiated by the Commission with a regional approach and a European perspective, includes countries of the Western Balkans, namely Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia on an equal footing and without any discrimination. The composition of the lists of third countries in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 of 15 March 2001 should be, and should remain, consistent with the criteria laid down in recital (5) thereto. Some third countries, for which the situation has changed as regards these criteria, should be transferred from one Annex to the otherThe same criteria laid down in the roadmaps for visa liberalisation should be applied to all countries concerned.
Amendment 8 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) All of the Western Balkan countries that have met the benchmarks should be admitted to the visa-free travel regime from the beginning of 2010. Those countries that, despite having made substantial progress, have not fully met the benchmarks should be granted the same privilege as soon as they meet the benchmarks as set out in the corresponding roadmaps for visa liberalisation.
Amendment 11 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) With the aim of furthering the implementation of the Thessaloniki agenda and as part of its regional approach, the Commission should start a visa dialogue with Kosovo and establish a tailor-made roadmap for visa facilitation and liberalisation similar to those established with other Western Balkan countries. This should be without prejudice to Member States' competence as regards the recognition of Kosovo as an independent state.
Amendment 15 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) As regards Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Commission should, without delay and not later than in the spring of 2010, present its report on the achievements made by those two countries in meeting all the benchmarks set in the roadmap.
Amendment 16 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
Amendment 17 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The Council, while commending the relevant recent progress achieved by Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina towards meeting the benchmarks, calls on the relevant Albanian and Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to adopt, without delay, the necessary reforms to fully meet the benchmarks.
Amendment 18 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 d (new)
Recital 4 d (new)
(4d) The Council asks the Commission to assist the relevant authorities of Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina in this respect.
Amendment 21 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point a a (new)
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 539/2001
Annex I - part 1
Annex I - part 1
(aa) in Part 1, the references to Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina are replaced by the following: "Albania**, Bosnia and Herzegovina ** ------------------- ** The exemption from the visa requirement granted to holders of biometric passports will apply in accordance with Community law"
Amendment 11 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas, in view of the actual course of the demarcation line, those affected have formed the strong impression that it has been defined arbitrarily at the expense of foreign owners, for example on the island of Formentera,
Amendment 21 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas there is growing evidence that the judicial authorities in Spain have begun to respond to the challenge resulting from excessive urbanisation in many coastal areas, in particular by investigating and bringing charges to bear against corrupt local officials who, by their actions, have facilitated unprecedented and unregulated urban developments to the detriment of the rights of European citizens, thereby damaging irretrievably the biodiversity and environmental integrity of many regions of Spain; whereas Parliament has observed, however, that procedures remain outrageously slow and that the sentences handed down in many of these cases are incapable of being enforced in a way which provides any satisfaction to the victims of such abuse, and this has strengthened the impression shared by many non-Spanish EU citizens affected regarding the inactivity and/or partiality of Spanish justice,
Amendment 2 #
2008/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19
Citation 19
Amendment 3 #
2008/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the thematic programmes under the DCI may also be used, within a ceiling of 10 % of the overall financial envelope for these programmes and, in specific cases, to finance non-ODA measures,
Amendment 4 #
2008/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas at the same time specific arrangements should be put in place to allow the Commission to finance activities which, whilst not fulfilling the criteria for ODA, pursue objectives which are in the interest of both the partner countries and the EU,
Amendment 5 #
2008/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, in accordance with Article 40 of the DCI, the Commission must submit, not later than 31 December 2010 “a report evaluating the implementation of this Regulation in the first three years with, if appropriate, a legislative proposal introducing the necessary modifications, including the indicative financial allocations”; notes that, therefore, the formal mid-term review of the Regulation cannot take place before 2010 same time that the Commission undertook, at the time of the adoption of the new Community external assistance instruments, to submit its evaluation in time for Parliament to consider it before the end of the current parliamentary term;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes therefore the intention by the Commission to present before the end of the current parliamentary term an evaluation report accompanied by the appropriate legislative proposals;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises the importance of certain non-development activities in developing countries, including cultural, scientific and economic exchange programmes, citizen- to-citizen contacts, political dialogue, certain aspects of regional integration, trade and civil aviation, and promotion of knowledge of the EU, which can enhance relations between the EU and its partner countries; recalls, however, that the DCI is a specific development instrument requiring all funding under its geographic programmes to be eligible as ODA; draws attention to its above-mentioned resolution with recommendations to the Commission on financing of actions other than ODA calls therefore on the Commission to submit to Parliament a legislative proposal based on Article 179 and 181a of the EC Treaty which would extend to developing countries falling underthe scope of Council Regulation (EC) No 190534/2006 (2008/2117(INI)), requesting the Commission to submit to Parliament a legislative proposal enabling it to finance such actions from other sources than the DCIof 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories1, thus enabling the Commission to finance such actions, and to ensure that this new instrument is adequately funded;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regards it as crucial to establish the closest possible collaboration between the President of the European Council, the President ofTakes the view that the Commission, the High Representative/Vice–-President of the Commission and the rotating Presidency in order that their different functions may is responsible for the development, organisation, coordination and implementation of foreign relations, especially the CFSP and CSDP, and is accountributable to the coherence and efficiency of the CFSPEuropean Parliament;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 16 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 21 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the rights of the European Parliament bare fully consultedmet on the nomination of the first High Representative/Vice- President of the Commission, as well as any other interim appointment;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 39 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 51 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines the need for transparency and democratic scrutiny of the whole process and recalls its right to be consulted on the establishment of the EEAS in accordance with Article 13a(3) of the EU Treaty and to be fully associated with the preparatory work; is of the opinion that the EEAS should administratively be attached to the Commission and refers to its ongoing report on this matter;
Amendment 59 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recommends that any future agreement combining non–CFSP and CFSP elements be founded on a single legal basis, which should be directly related to the mainnon-CFSP subject of the agreement;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reaffirms its support for democracy and human rights as key elements of the EU's foreign policy; notes with satisfaction the increase, albeit modest, in funding for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), including that allocated for electoral observation, and stresses that this amount provided for in the PDB 2009 should be preserved as a minimum; is concerned by the fact that European actors, such as independent political foundations, are often de facto excluded from implementation of the EIDHR at the level of Commission delegations, and demands EIDHR implementation in line with existing legislation for more effective democracy promotion;
Amendment 146 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Requests that the future High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission take office together with the new Commission on 1 November 2009, that a temporary solution be found for the period between entry into force of the Reform Treaty and 1 November 2009, and that Parliament be fully consulted on the nomination by the European Council, with the consent of the President of the Commission, of the first High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, who will take office on the expected entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 January 2009, as well as any other interim appointment; in this context, considers it necessary that an ad hoc hearing procedure be established for the nomination of the High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, with the Committee on Foreign Affairs acting as the lead Committee;