4 Amendments of Marios MATSAKIS related to 2008/2202(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the European Union needs a strong and effective foreign, security and defence policy in order to defend its interests in the world, to protect the security of its citizens and, to defend human rights and safeguard world peace;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the concerns expressed by the Baltic states and requests that the EU in collaboration with NATO draw up specific plans for their defence;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that, due to its geopolitical position, its military power and political weight, its energy wealth and its economic potential, Russia is of major strategic importance for Europe and as such every effort must be made by the EU to engage Russia in a peaceful cooperation dialogue;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that the United States' ballistic missile defence system has important implications for Europe, as the subsystems based in the Czech Republic and Poland could also be used to protect parts of Europe; points out that NATO decided in Bucharest to complement this protection by additional elements; is of the opinion that it is necessary to make sure that Europeanall EU Member States´ interests are safeguarded as regards the force structure, command and control and participation in research and development;