Activities of Pekka TOVERI
Plenary speeches (5)
The Hungarian “National Card” scheme and its consequences for Schengen and the area of freedom, security and justice (debate)
Establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (debate)
Foreign interference and hybrid attacks: the need to strengthen EU resilience and internal security (debate)
EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia (debate)
Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia (debate)
Institutional motions (4)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia
Written questions (1)
EU-NATO high-level task force
Amendments (13)
Amendment 149 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the importance of the European Union achieving greater strategic sovereignty to ensure that its missions and objectives are aligned with the collective interests of the Member States and the broader vision of European security and defence; emphasises that, in light of the evolving geopolitical paradigm, characterised by increasing militarisation, regional rivalries, and hybrid threats, the EU must strengthen its capacity for independent decision-making and operational autonomy; highlights the need for policies that enable the EU to act decisively and effectively, both within its borders and on the global stage, to safeguard its values, interests, and strategic objectives;
Amendment 279 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the European Peace Facility (EPF), which has been instrumental in supporting the provision of military capabilities and training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, while providing coordination for all stakeholders through the clearing house mechanism hosted by the EU Military Staff ; welcomes the setting up of the dedicated Ukraine Assistance Fund under the EPF and calls for financial resources for military assistance, including funding for the Ukrainian defence industry, to Ukraine to be increased through this instrument; urges Hungary to lift its veto on EPF military support to Ukraine, including the agreed reimbursements to Member States that delivered military aid to Ukraine;
Amendment 371 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Encourages sustained investment in dual-use technologies, applicable in both civilian and military contexts, as a means to enhance the EU's resilience against hybrid and emerging threats; underlines the importance of ensuring the financial viability of companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that invest in such innovation, ensuring that EU financial support and policies are directed towards creating a true European single defence market; advocates for the promotion of civilian commercialisation of these technologies as a way to expand market opportunities and strengthen the European industrial base, fostering synergies between military and civilian development;
Amendment 468 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to initiate an open discussion based on the recommendations presented in Mr Draghi and Mr Niinistö’s reports on the future of European competiveness, including increasing the resources allocated to security and defence in the next multiannual financial framework and exploring all funding options to this end; further calls on Member States to amend the EPF financing process to ensure adequate and sustainable support for partners and allies, while also aligning with CSDP missions and operations;
Amendment 472 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Proposes that the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) includes a substantial increase in the budget for defence and security programmes, with an emphasis on technological innovation and dual-use projects; highlights that this support is essential to boost the competitiveness of the European defence industry, promoting advancements that contribute both to security and to sustainable economic growth;
Amendment 659 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of enhanced intelligence sharing and information exchange among Member States and EU institutions, including Parliament, to improve situational awareness and to be able to better anticipate and counter threats to collective security and define common lines of actions under the CSDP, particularly in the area of crisis management; recommends the inclusion of regular intelligence updates to relevant parliamentary committees; this would enable clear and informed proactive parliamentary oversight in defence of the EU citizens' security interests in response to the evolving geopolitical landscape;
Amendment 678 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Highlights the importance of intensifying efforts to combat disinformation promoted by foreign actors aiming to undermine the credibility of the EU, particularly in regions where civilian and military missions under the Common Security and Defence Policy are underway; recommends that the European Defence Agency and the European External Action Service develop coordinated strategies to identify, counter, and neutralise disinformation campaigns, thereby strengthening the positive perception and legitimacy of EU operations among local populations and international partners;
Amendment 705 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Recalls the importance of the dual- use nature of space and its support for CSDP Missions and Operations; highlights that, beyond satellite communications (SATCOM), sectors such as positioning, navigation, timing, as well as earth observation, are essential for strengthening the EU's strategic autonomy and resilience; stresses that the development of these capabilities directly contributes to effective crisis response and the protection of critical infrastructure;
Amendment 707 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24 b. Recognises the insufficiency of launch vehicle capabilities and satellite communications (SATCOM) within the EU; underlines the strategic importance of advancing and enhancing these capabilities to enable the EU to effectively support Member States and CSDP Missions and Operations, while maintaining a resilient and autonomous posture; stresses that the development of EU-led solutions in this domain is essential for the protection of critical infrastructure and to ensure a secure and competitive presence in the space sector;
Amendment 709 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24 c. Underlines the importance of improving the relations between the European Commission and ESA to avoid redundancies of efforts and ensure more efficient use of resources; also highlights the significance of fostering synergies with NATO to ensure effective coordination in the development of space and defence capabilities;
Amendment 762 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Underlines the need for the EU to strengthen its efforts to ensure that countries which were once strategic partners, and with which some Member States maintain strong cultural ties, are not drawn into the sphere of influence of systemic rivals; recalls that economic diplomacy plays a crucial role in this endeavour, serving as an essential tool to reinforce cooperative ties, promote mutual prosperity, and consolidate the Union's presence and influence, contributing to the resilience of these regions against external pressures;
Amendment 286 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 8 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 8 a (new)
– the expanding military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, with reported supplies of artillery ammunition, ballistic missiles and over 10.000 soldiers to support Russian aggression in Ukraine; expresses concern over the development of cooperation between these two authoritarian states;
Amendment 468 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU and the Member States to reinforce the effectiveness of its 14 sanction packages adopted so far and adopt new ones that also target third country states and non-state entities, such as companies, as soon as the need arises; calls for effective cooperation with like- minded partners across the globe to increase the pressure on Russia; calls on the EU and the Member States to take strong actions against the Russian shadow fleets that endanger maritime traffic and environment globally;