Activities of Nikos PAPANDREOU related to 2023/2128(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU-India relations (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning EU-India relations
Amendments (28)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas bilateral relations between EU Member States and India on issues such as security and, connectivity and climate contribute to the EU-India partnership;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas India is a fundamental regional and global player, the largest democracy in the world, in terms of population, and the most populated country;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure that any deepening of the partnership is based on the values of freedom, democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, equality, social justice, sustainable development, respect for human rights and a commitment to promoting an inclusive rules-based global order;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ensure the active and regular consultation and involvement of EU and Indian civil society representatives, including a fair representation of women and minorities, in the development, implementation and monitoring of EU- India relations;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) actively engage with India on the promotion of a truly multilateral and rule- based global order and further enhance the growing cooperation in foreign and security policy through the existing dialogue mechanisms;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) thoroughly revise and improve its cooperation strategy and understanding of the Global South's perspective and needs;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) welcome the EU-India security and defence consultations held in June 2022, promoting developments in the maritime security environment, policy developments covering the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and India's Indo-Pacific Oceans's Initiative, EU-India maritime cooperation, and regional initiatives to address international maritime security issues;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) welcome the EU-India Joint Naval exercise in 2021 and encourage to further expand EU-India cooperation on maritime security as an area of considerable potential;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) coordinate positions and initiatives in multilateral fora, in particular the UN, the World Trade Organization and G20, effectively aligning positions in defence of multilateralism and, of a rules-based international order, and on the promotion of human rights;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) urge India to join the international condemnation of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine; engage with India on its continued purchases of crude oil from Russia at low prices and its subsequent sale of refined products on international markets, including in the EU; pressmonitor and halt EU- based businesses to cease purchasinge such products;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) engage with India on the issue of its heavy military dependency on Russia and actively propose alternative partnerships;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) continue to monitor closely the worrying situation in Indian-administered Kashmir, in particular the respect for human rights and the fundamental freedoms of the Kashmiri people; remain committed to supporting stability and de- escalation between India and Pakistan;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) effectively enshrine human rights and democratic values at the heart of the EU’s engagement with India with the aim of a constructive and results-based dialogue, including on the range of shortcomings in these areas;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) reiterate its concern on actual respect of human rights in India, notably with regards to the rights of people belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups, freedom of expression and opinion online and offline, women empowerment, LGBTQI+ rights, and the rights of migrants;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m b (new)
(mb) condemn the acts of violence, increasing nationalistic rhetoric and divisive policies that promote Hindu majoritarianism and social conflicts, notably in Manipur;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) ensure due diligence in the field of business and work with India to deepen cooperation in human rights, in line with the UN SDGs and the ILO conventions;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point p b (new)
(pb) recall that the independence of the judiciary system and of the media are fundamental pillars of democracy;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) engage with India in order to secure a democratic and safe environment for the work of political opponents, human rights defenders, environmental and indigenous people’s defenders, trade union activists, journalists and other civil society actors; cease to invoke laws against sedition and terrorism as a means to restrict their legitimate activities; step up EU and Member State support to civil society organisations and human rights defenders, including by facilitating funding;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(qa) express strong concern for the increasing attacks against human rights defenders, political opponents, and journalists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
(s) address prevailpress the Indian authorities to ending persisting caste-based discrimination in India;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) upgrade the EU-India human rights dialogue to a bi-annual, headquarters-level dialogue and strive to make it meaningful through high-level participation and by setting concrete commitments and benchmarks for progress, addressing individual cases in line with the EU guidelines on human rights dialogues; call for the EU Delegation to actively and regularly consult civil society organisations ahead of the above- mentioned dialogues;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4
Connecting on climate, energy, environment and digital issues
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
(va) engage with India on sustainable development and environmental risks, notably with regards to green investments, air pollution, quality and management of water resources; provide technical assistance in this regard;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)
(vb) welcome the Clean and Energy and Climate Partnership and the commitment to tackling climate change by promoting access and dissemination of clean energy and climate-friendly technologies, such as the pumped storage hydroelectricity; continue the efforts to further developing the EU-India cooperation in the areas of solar energy and hydrogen;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
(w) enhance cooperation on climate and energy issues with India as a key partner in the global fight against climate change and biodiversity degradation and in the green transition towards renewable energy and climate neutrality; jointly commit to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, both in India and in the EU;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab
Paragraph 1 – point ab
(ab) facilitate further EU-India mobility, including for migrants, students, researchers, highly skilled workers and artists, as well as people-to-people exchanges in all sectors relevant to the EU- India partnership;