Activities of Tobias CREMER
Plenary speeches (8)
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)
The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia (debate)
Foreign interference and hybrid attacks: the need to strengthen EU resilience and internal security (debate)
Foreign interference and hybrid attacks: the need to strengthen EU resilience and internal security (debate)
Enhancing Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness (debate)
Toppling of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region (debate)
Crackdown on peaceful pro-European demonstrators in Georgia (debate)
Institutional motions (2)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Georgia’s worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Georgia’s worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud
Amendments (224)
Amendment 2 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union,
Amendment 3 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 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 6 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/2418 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on establishing an instrument for the reinforcement of the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA),
Amendment 9 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
– having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down measures to strengthen solidarity and capacities in the Union to detect, prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents (COM(2023/0209) - C9 0136/2023 - 2023/0109(COD)),
Amendment 10 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
– having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply fo critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 (COM(2023)0160),
Amendment 11 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 e (new)
Citation 8 e (new)
– having regard to the proposal for a regulation to the European Parliament and the Council: European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defence, published on 10 March 2023 (JOIN(2023)0009),
Amendment 12 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to the Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1968 of 17 October 2022 establishing the Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine),
Amendment 13 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
– having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1970 of 17 October 2022 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia,
Amendment 14 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 c (new)
Citation 9 c (new)
– having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2507 of 19 December 2022 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM, Georgia,
Amendment 15 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 d (new)
Citation 9 d (new)
– having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/162 of 23 January 2023 on a European Union mission in Armenia (EUMA),
Amendment 16 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 21 February 2022 extending and enhancing the implementation of the Coordinated Maritime Presences Concept in the Gulf of Guinea,
Amendment 17 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the European Council conclusions of 21 and 22 March 2024, concerning the decision to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Amendment 18 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 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 25 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
Citation 18 b (new)
– having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, in particular its Article 2.4 prohibiting the use of force and Article 51 on the inherent right to individual and collective self-defence,
Amendment 26 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),
Amendment 28 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
– having regard to the three Joint Declarations on EU-NATO cooperation signed on 8 July 2016, 10 July 2018 and 10 January 2023,
Amendment 30 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 d (new)
Citation 21 d (new)
– having regard to the Madrid Summit Declaration adopted by the NATO Atlantic Council meeting in Madrid on 29 June 2022,
Amendment 31 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 b (new)
Citation 21 b (new)
– having regard to the NATO 2022 Strategic Concept and the NATO 2023 Vilnius Summit Communiqué,
Amendment 34 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 c (new)
Citation 21 c (new)
– having regard to the ninth progress report on the implementation of the common set of proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016 and 5 December 2017, submitted jointly by the Vice-President of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs (VP/HR) and the NATO Secretary General to the EU and NATO Councils on 13 June 2024,
Amendment 35 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to its recommendation of 8 June 2022 to the Council and the VP/HR on the EU's Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine,
Amendment 40 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 b (new)
Citation 26 b (new)
26 b having regard to its resolution of 17 January 2024 on the security and defence implications of China's influence on critical infrastructure in the European Union,
Amendment 41 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 a (new)
Citation 26 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 22 October 2024 establishing the Ukraine Loan Mechanism and providing macro- financial assistance to Ukraine,
Amendment 43 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 c (new)
Citation 26 c (new)
26 c having regard to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, its illegal invasion and annexation of Crimea and the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as the occupation of Georgia's regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and the Republic of Moldova's region of Transnistria,
Amendment 50 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the European Union continues to face the most diverse range of threats since its creation, accentuated by Russia's unprovoked, unjustified and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, the rise of multipolarity and opposition to the established rules-based order, and the development of new kinds of threats and technologies across domains; whereas in response to these threats the EU urgently needs to enhance the effectiveness of its foreign, security and defence policy to defend its interests, values and citizens, both within and outside its borders, and first and foremost in its neighbourhood, to deliver peace, human security, sustainable development and democracy, and to support its partners;
Amendment 55 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
A f. whereas Ukraine needs to be provided with the necessary military capabilities for as long as it takes for Ukraine to have a decisive military victory to end Russia's illegal war of aggression, restore its sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and deter any future aggression; whereas Ukraine, in defending itself, is also protecting and fighting for European values and core security interests; whereas EU-NATO cooperation has been fundamental in coordinating weapons deliveries to Ukraine;
Amendment 57 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
A m. whereas China's increasingly aggressive behaviour, in particular in its own neighbourhood, such as the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, poses a risk to regional and global security; whereas 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 rightful and meaningful participation;
Amendment 60 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A k (new)
Recital A k (new)
A k. whereas the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel and the attacks against the Hezbollah on Lebanese territory have highlighted the volatile and dynamic security situation in the Middle East and the need for the EU and other international actors to assume greater responsibility and assist governments and civil society organisations of the region with reaching durable and sustainable peace, in particular by continuing to support a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, as well as by countering terrorism and radicalisation in the region;
Amendment 61 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A l (new)
Recital A l (new)
A l. whereas the ongoing attacks in the Red Sea launched from the Houthi- controlled areas of Yemen, with the support of Iran, pose a significant threat to freedom of navigation, maritime security and international trade; whereas additional attacks by various Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria are further increasing the risk of regional escalation; whereas the risk of escalation in the region is the highest in decades; whereas the EU has launched an its own military operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES to improve the security situation in the area;
Amendment 63 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A r (new)
Recital A r (new)
A r. whereas the Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans face increasingly diverse threats to their security and stability and required increased cooperation with the EU in the field of security; whereas security in these regions is negatively affected by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine; whereas the future of the Western Balkans and the countries in the Eastern Neighbourhood lies in the EU;
Amendment 66 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
A e. whereas Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as the increased assertiveness of other regional and global actors, such as China, Iran and certain Gulf countries, are destabilizing the immediate neighbourhood of the EU, including through strategic investments and disinformation campaigns, but also, in some cases, through the provision of political, financial, operational and logistical support to hostile entities in the region; whereas the EU needs to ensure greater support, especially for candidate countries, in order to preserve stability and security and increase defence cooperation, especially in terms of the fight against disinformation and hybrid warfare;
Amendment 67 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A p (new)
Recital A p (new)
A p. whereas Kosovo and the EU- facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue are facing threats of destabilisation;
Amendment 68 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A u (new)
Recital A u (new)
A u. whereas the Arctic region is becoming increasingly important for geopolitics, economic development and transport, while at the same time it is facing challenges linked to climate change, militarisation and migration;
Amendment 73 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the United States is the EU's most important ally; whereas joint EU-US cooperation, partnership and friendship, mirrored, among other things, through our joint cooperation within NATO, are the backbone of our shared freedom, prosperity, democracy and security;
Amendment 74 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A g (new)
Recital A g (new)
A g. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has reaffirmed the role of NATO as the cornerstone of the collective defence of its members and the indispensability of a strong transatlantic bond; whereas the war has also underlined the lack of investment in security and defence in numerous EU and NATO member states; whereas the decision of NATO leaders to commit a minimum of 2% of GDP to defence spending has only been implemented by a few NATO member states; whereas the 2% spending goal should represent a minimum for EU NATO countries and not a ceiling for defence spending;
Amendment 78 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A w (new)
Recital A w (new)
A w. whereas, as outlined in the Strategic Compass, the EU must move further in its ambition to achieve an open strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty, while also reinforcing its partnerships with like-minded partners in order to safeguard its values and interests, as well as those of its allies and neighbours;
Amendment 79 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A x (new)
Recital A x (new)
A x. whereas the European Commission has published its proposals for a European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and a European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP) in 2024; whereas the legislative negotiations in the European Parliament and the Council are still ongoing and the negotiations between the institutions are pending;
Amendment 81 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A aa (new)
Recital A aa (new)
A aa. whereas building capabilities and adapting them to military needs requires a common strategic culture, threat perception and solutions to be developed and combined in doctrine and concepts;
Amendment 82 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A ab (new)
Recital A ab (new)
A ab. whereas maximising the EU's and Member States' defence capabilities requires smarter spending and greater joint procurement;
Amendment 84 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A y (new)
Recital A y (new)
A y. whereas in 2023 the Parliament and the Council concluded agreements on the European defence industry reinforcement through a common procurement act (EDIRPA) and the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP), which aim to encourage the joint procurement of defence products, ramp up the European defence industry's production capacity, replenish depleted stocks and reduce fragmentation in the defence-procurement sector; whereas the implementation of both initiatives is still pending;
Amendment 85 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A z (new)
Recital A z (new)
A z. whereas substantial budgetary efforts will be necessary for EDIP to have a significant effect on the military support for Ukraine or the development of a genuine European defence capability and a competitive EU defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB); whereas during the upcoming revision of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) spending for defence must not compete with investments in the EU's future and in meeting social needs; whereas only by pursuing a holistic concept of security which combines external, internal and social security the support of defence efforts and social resilience can be maintained throughout the EU in the long-term;
Amendment 92 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A x (new)
Recital A x (new)
A x. whereas the Commission and Parliament are committed to reinforcing the EU as an external actor that is able to act more strategically and autonomously;
Amendment 94 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A v (new)
Recital A v (new)
A v. whereas the CSDP has military and civilian missions with over 4000 personnel; whereas CSDP missions and operations often lack rapid decision- making; whereas Member States are deploying less personnel to the missions and operations; whereas such obstacles limit the overall effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations; whereas one of the objectives of the Strategic Compass is to reinforce EU civilian and military CSDP missions and operations by providing them with more robust and flexible mandates, promoting rapid and more flexible decision-making processes and ensuring greater financial solidarity; whereas the Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine has demonstrated the positive impact CSDP missions and operations have with the necessary resources and contributions from Member States; whereas EU CSDP missions and operations are often targeted by hybrid threats, including FIMI campaigns, putting at risk their effectiveness in stabilising the country in which they are deployed;
Amendment 95 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A j (new)
Recital A j (new)
A j. whereas the EU has launched its own military operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES to improve the security situation in the area;
Amendment 97 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A s (new)
Recital A s (new)
A s. whereas the EU assistance to the Libyan Coast Guard is provided through the European Union Border Assistance Mission Libya (EUBAM Libya) and EUNAVFOR MED Operation IRINI; whereas the main goal of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI is to support the implementation of the UNSC's arms embargo in Libya; whereas the Council extended the mandate of the operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI until 31 March 2025, including with the task of training the Libyan coast guard and navy; whereas people intercepted by the Libyan coast guard are transferred to inhumane detention centres where systematic torture, rape and even killings are reported;
Amendment 98 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A t (new)
Recital A t (new)
A t. whereas the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (FFM) has indicated it possesses substantial evidence to believe that the EU and its Member States provided direct or indirect financial and technical support and equipment, such as boats, to Libyan authorities who colluded with militia groups, committing ongoing and systematic inhumane acts against migrants in Libya, which could classify as crimes against humanity;
Amendment 101 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
A d. whereas these non-military threats include disinformation, cyberattacks, economic pressure, food and energy blackmailing, the instrumentalisation of migration, and subversive political influence to seek support for Russia's illegitimate military operations;
Amendment 102 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A h (new)
Recital A h (new)
A h. whereas the rise in use of hybrid attacks and threats, as demonstrated by Russia's activities in the EU, in Ukraine, in Africa and elsewhere necessitate the development of comprehensive instruments to detect, prevent and react to such incidents and protect the Union's citizens and assets, through transforming traditional military capacities, improving the security of critical infrastructure, countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and further developing a common high level of cybersecurity; whereas China has also demonstrated increased use of hybrid tools aimed at undermining the stability of the EU, including in the Indo-Pacific and South China Sea such as Taiwan, aimed at undermining the stability and security of the EU;
Amendment 104 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A n (new)
Recital A n (new)
A n. whereas hybrid threats in the years to come will see increased use of the systematic combination of information warfare, agile force manoeuvre, mass cyber warfare and emerging and disruptive technologies, from seabed to space, with the deployments of advanced space-based surveillance and strike systems, all of which will be enabled by advanced artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, increasingly 'intelligent' drone swarm technologies, offensive cyber capabilities, hypersonic missile systems, and nano-tech and bio- warfare;
Amendment 105 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A i (new)
Recital A i (new)
A i. whereas the Russian Federation makes use of private military companies (PMCs), such as the Africa Corps and the Wagner Group as part of a hybrid warfare toolbox to maintain plausible deniability while exerting influence in various regions and gaining access to natural resources and critical infrastructures; whereas the Africa Corps and Wagner Group have reportedly committed atrocities in Ukraine, Mali, Libya, Syria and the CAR; whereas it has reinforced anti-European sentiments, especially in countries with strong European presence or hosting CSDP missions;
Amendment 108 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A o (new)
Recital A o (new)
A o. whereas the report on “Safer Together – Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness”, presented by Sauli Niinistö, Special Adviser to the European Commission, provides strategic recommendations for enhancing Europe’s civilian and military preparedness in light of escalating and complex security threats;
Amendment 109 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas security and defence cooperation with partners and allies are crucial to the EU's ambition to become an international security provider; whereas cooperation with UN, NATO, African Union, OSCE, ASEAN as well as numerous allies and like-minded partners such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ukraine, Moldova, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Latin American countries amongst others are crucial to the successful implementation of the CSDP;
Amendment 110 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A q (new)
Recital A q (new)
A q. whereas the EU will dedicate EUR 1.5 billion for the period of 2021-2027 to support Conflict prevention, Peace and Security initiatives at national and regional level in Sub-Saharan Africa; whereas additional support is also provided in Africa under the European Peace Facility (EPF), which enables the EU to provide all types of equipment and infrastructure to the armed forces of EU partners;
Amendment 122 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the seriousness of the threats to the security of the European continent, which have reached a level unprecedented since the Second World War; expresses deep concerns at the rise of geopolitical fractures, new imperialist ambitions for domination by authoritarian powers, systemic rivalry of great powers, nationalist unilateralism and the primary and growing use of force, blackmail and violence by certain states and non-state actors to promote their political and economic objectives and interests or to resolve disputes; believes that this trend amounts to a paradigm shift, as it reverses the logic of building international security on the basis of respect for international law, a rules-based international order and multilateralism;
Amendment 126 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises that this paradigm shift has led to a global and coordinated attack on democratic values and structures; that this offensive has been particularly clear during election processes, the goal being to weaken the adhesion to a value based society and the rule of law; stresses that the European Union and its Member States cannot develop coherent foreign and defence policies without a strong support for democratic- structures and decision making processes;
Amendment 132 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Recognizes the evolving nature of global security threats and emphasizes the crucial role that diplomacy and development cooperation play alongside military efforts in ensuring long-term international security; underscores that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through military measures alone, but requires comprehensive strategies that address the root causes of instability, such as poverty, inequality, governance failures, and climate change; stress that the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and other development programs should be aligned with security objectives, fostering resilient societies by promoting inclusive economic growth, good governance, and human rights;
Amendment 139 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the absolute need for the EU to meet the challenges posed by the multiple and constantly evolving threats to its security, and for this purpose, to engage in new policies and actions that enable the EU and its Member States to collectivelystrengthen together and coherently strengthen their defence in Europe, and theirenhancing its ability to act at the global level; stresses the need for the EU to develop the capacity to become more autonomous within the NATO framework;
Amendment 145 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the absolute need for the EU to meet the challenges posed by the multiple and constantly evolving threats to its security, and for this purpose, to engage in new policies and actions that enable the EU and its Member States to collectively and coherently strengthen their defence in Europe and their ability to act at the global level; stresses the utmost importance to keep working on creating a common European security culture;
Amendment 167 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes, in this regard, the objective of the Commission President to usher in a new era for European defence and security, by building a true European defence union; welcomes the designation on 17 September 2024 of the first-ever Commissioner for Defence and Space, tasked with working jointly with the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on a white paper on the future of European defence within the first hundred days of their mandate; regrets, however, the unclear repartition of portfolios among commissioners which could lead to competences overlap and a lack of efficiency in the policy making processes, especially in the field of security and defence; and therefore calls on the commission to clearly delineate the competences of the commissioners;
Amendment 175 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EU and its Member States to accelerate their commitments made in the Versailles Declaration, adopted on 11 March 2022, to assume greater responsibility for their defence and security, including and by achieving greater strategic autonomy; stresses that NATO and the transatlantic partnership with the United States remain the cornerstones of European collective defence; stresses the need for EU Member States to step up their efforts by increasing their spending and procuringthrough targeted spending, increased joint procurement of defence products and the development of more joint capabilities, thereby strengthening their armed forces whether for national, NATO or EU operational purposes;
Amendment 197 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concurs with the ambition of building a European pillar within NATO and stresses that the development of a European dDefence uUnion canshould go hand- in- hand with the deepening of EU-NATO cooperation;
Amendment 207 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the importance of continuing to operationalise Article 42(7) TEU on mutual assistance and to clarify the coherence between this and Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, considering that not all EU Member States are NATO members;
Amendment 227 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reaffirms its unwavering support for the EU and its Member States to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, and to provide it with the necessary military means to defend itself, end the conflict and restore its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; welcomes the joint security commitments between the EU and Ukraine, and the bilateral security agreements concluded by Ukraine with severalEU Member States; reiterates its call for Member States to accelerate their delivery by EU Member States of weapons, air defence systems and ammunitions to Ukraine, including air-launched cruise missiles; calls foralso calls for the lifting by EU Member States to liftof all restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against military targets withininside Russia, as allowed by international law; stresses that concrete steps should be taken towards Ukraine’s integration in EU defence policies and programmes during the EU accession process; welcomes the opening of the EU Defence Innovation Office in Kyiv to identify Ukrainian needs and capacities on defence innovation and facilitate joint initiatives and cooperation between defence industry stakeholders of the EU and Ukraine;
Amendment 257 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Warns of the dangerous risk of escalation the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DRPK) support to Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine poses against international security through the provision of weapons, ammunition and the deployment of DRPK troops in support of Russia; underlines the need to continue sanctions policies against DRPK as the country has intensified its aggressive policies towards the EU’s partners and allies and enhanced its commitment to support Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine;
Amendment 274 #
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 tofor the Ukrainian Aarmed Fforces, while providing coordination for all stakeholders through the cClearing hHouse mMechanism 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 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 Ukrainewhich has prevented the release of 6.6 billion euros in partial reimbursements to Member States providing military support to Ukraine; emphasises that all military assistance and weapons deliveries by the EPF must fully comply with the EU Common Position on arms exports, international human rights law an humanitarian law, as well as providing adequate transparency and accountability;
Amendment 284 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Welcomes the agreement with the Council on macro-financial assistance for Ukraine of up to €35 billion making use of frozen Russian assets as well as the new G7 loan mechanism; calls for the swift implementation of both tools in order to allow Ukraine to benefit as quickly as possible from these new funding possibilities;
Amendment 291 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Welcomes the continued support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, through the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine, so they can defend their territorial integrity within Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and allow the country to effectively exercise its sovereignty and protection of civilians; further welcomes the completion of training of more than 60 000 Ukrainian troops and calls on the mission to continue training as many troops as possible; stresses the importance of specific training modules aimed at developing the capacities of existing and future officers of the Ukrainian armed forces across all levels and in accordance with their needs; congratulates Member States’ strong participation in EUMAM Ukraine which can be described as a template for future military training missions, and calls on them to demonstrate similar ambition and contributions to other current and future CSDP missions and operations; emphasizes that the Mission should also act as a platform for an exchange of best practices that would ensure that European forces also benefit from the lessons learnt on the battlefield from the Ukrainian armed forces;
Amendment 316 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the vision set out in the European Defence Industrial Strategy accompanied by the Commission’s proposal for establishing the European defence industry programme; supports the objective of strengthening EU defence industrial preparedness to further enable Member States to identify and discuss joint defence programming and procurement, as well as European defence projects of common interest; emphasises in this regard the need for an effective regulatory framework aimed at encouraging innovation, boosting production and ensuring smarter and more efficient public investments; calls on the Commission to draw on the EU Military Committee’s expertise in the definition of defence industries’ priorities and the formulation of defence initiatives in order to ensure military coherence at the industrial level;
Amendment 326 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines again the importance of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) for improving and harmonising the EU’s defence capabilities; reiterates its regret that Member States continue to not make full use of the PESCO framework; reiterates its call on the VP/HR and the Member States to continuously and thoroughly review the projects and their prospects with a view to streamlining the current set of projects to a small set of priority projects; deplores that the European Parliament is not in a situation to properly scrutinize PESCO projects; reiterates its call to the Member States to provide at least twice a year an implementation report of the projects to the European Parliament;
Amendment 339 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the needcessity to overcome the national fragmentation of the EU’s internal market for defence products between EU Member States, as it leads to unnecessary duplications and the multiplication of inefficiencies in defence spending; calls on the Commission to present proposals to complete the EU internal market for defence, based, in particular, on an assessment of EU rules for defence procurement and transfer of defence-related products, and on the identification and analysis of limitations and loopholes in the current legal framework and use; underlines at the same time the importance to maintain fruitful competition between different competitors and to avoid oligopolies in which individual providers can freely determine prices and availability of defence goods;
Amendment 348 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the Commission to present proposals to complete the EU internal market for defence, based in particular on an assessment of EU rules for defence procurement and transfer of defence-related products, and on the identification and analysis of limitations and loopholes in the current legal framework and including suggestions for an interpretation of Art. 346 TFEU in line with the reality of an interdependent security architecture in the EU;
Amendment 350 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Urges Member States to implement their collective agreement to dedicate 35% of total defence equipment spending to European collaborative equipment procurement and 20% of total defence research and development spending to collaborative research and development;
Amendment 356 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of ensuring a balanced effort between strengthening existing EU armament industrial capabilities in the short and medium-term, and supporting research and development for new and innovative military equipment and armament tailored to the needs of the armed forces of the Member States and relevant EU defence capabilities, such as those required by CSDP missions and operations and the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity; emphasizes the necessity to especially provide support to SMEs and start-ups in the defence and dual-use sector;
Amendment 368 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls that dependencies on high- risk suppliers of critical products with digital elements pose a strategic risk that should be addressed at Union level; stresses the need to further strengthen the FDI-screening procedures with due- diligence standards to identify leverage by governments of states which would contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the CFSP pursuant to Title V of the TEU over investors in EU critical infrastructure, such as European ports and in undersea cables in the Baltic, Mediterranean as well as in the Arctic seas; underlines that this approach should apply equally to candidate and potential candidate countries; believes additional legislation is needed to effectively protect the European ICT supply chain security from risky vendors and protect against cyber-enabled intellectual property theft; calls for the creation of European framework aiming to closely regulate and set minimum standards and conditions relating to the export of intellectual property and technologies which are critical to the security and defence of the Union, including amongst others dual-use goods;
Amendment 390 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
A newn updated Strategic Compass: promoting a common strategic vision and coherence, and improving EU decision-making on defence issues within the EU institutional framework
Amendment 394 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that geopolitical developments havekeep evolveding rapidly since the Strategic Compass that was adopted by Member States in March 2022; calls, therefore, for a review of the Strategic Compass based on a comprehensive joint threat assessment, and the adoption of the European Defence Industrial Strategy; calls, furthermefore, for the Commission and the VP/HR to present an updated version ofwith urgency the upcoming White Paper on European Defence, which can be complemented by the Strategic Compass, and following this review exercise and for this to inform the preparation of the white paperEuropean Parliament on the future of European defence;
Amendment 400 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that geopolitical developments have evolved rapidly since the Strategic Compass was adopted by Member States in March 2022; calls, therefore, for a review of the Strategic Compass based on a comprehensive joint threat assessment; calls, furthermore, for the Commission and the VP/HR to present an updated version of the Strategic Compass, following this review exercise, if necessary, and for this to inform the preparation of the white paper on the future of European defence;
Amendment 403 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Reiterates that the Strategic Compass’ ambitious aims and milestones can only be achieved with corresponding political willingness and action on behalf of Member States and the EU institutions as well as the necessary financial contributions and openness to cooperation where necessary;
Amendment 406 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Further reiterates its call on the EEAS to regularly and comprehensively report on the implementation of the Strategic Compass and other security and defence initiatives and programs to the Subcommittee on Security and Defence;
Amendment 416 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Recalls that the EU treaty framework already allows a number of different institutional forms of cooperation in the field of defence policy; underlines that further institutional reflexions related to the lifting of the unanimity requirement in order to facilitate such cooperation should be considered; calls the Council to consider a limited evolution of the Treaty framework on these issues;
Amendment 418 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Urges maximum consistency and coordination between various initiatives in the field of security and defence, following the creation of Commissioner for Defence and Space, the certain overlap of this position with the role of the HR/VP, and the various current and future initiatives, such as the Coordinate Annual Review on Defence, the Capability Development Plan, EDF, PESCO, EDIRPA, ASAP, EDIS, EDIP and Military Mobility amongst others; stresses the need to prevent overlaps, guarantee efficient public investments and address the critical capabilities gap; invites the Commission and the Member States to explore the necessity for an internal review of its various structures and mandates, including the European Defence Agency and DG DEFIS, to ensure complementarity and efficient administration of current and future initiatives; underlines the Parliament’s role in this regard;
Amendment 419 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Welcomes the appointment of a Commissioner for the Mediterranean working under the guidance and political steering of the VP/HR; stresses the need for the VP/HR, in cooperation with the Commissioner for the Mediterranean where necessary and in consultation with Member States, to develop a coherent security strategy towards the Mediterranean region and its neighbouring countries, including in north Africa, the Levant and, when appropriate, the Sahel region ; calls therefore for a swift revision of the strategic compass assessing actual and future threats in the region;
Amendment 420 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to dedicate further financial and human resources to EEAS to ensure it can effectively conduct its role as the EU’s diplomatic service in light of the highly contested geopolitical context and the increased demands on its limited capacities in recent years;
Amendment 427 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call to strengthen the EU military planning and conduct capability (MPCC), establishing it as the preferred command and control structure for EU military operations, and to achieve full operational capability, including through the provision of adequate premises, staff, enhanced command and control, and effective communication and information systems for all CSDP missions and operations; reiterates its full support for the Rapid Deployment Capacity to achieve full operational capability in 2025, with at least 5 000 troops available for rescue and evacuation tasks, initial entry and stabilisation operations or temporary reinforcement of missions; reiterates its call to the Member States to consider the practical aspects of implementing Article 44 TEU during the operationalisation of the Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC), as well as in other relevant CSDP missions, to enable a group of willing and capable Member States to plan and carry out a mission or operation within the EU framework, thereby facilitating the swift activation of the RDC; calls on the Commissioner for Defence and Space to consider in his proposed European Defence Projects of Common Interest initiatives aimed at providing the necessary strategic enablers that would facilitate CSDP missions and operations, and the RDC, such as strategic airlift and secure communications and information systems;
Amendment 440 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Underlines the need for the EU to count with the necessary first-hand information on global issues occurring outside its borders in the light of increasing geopolitical challenges and crisis worldwide; calls, in this regard, for strengthening the EU INTCEN, the EEAS Crisis Response Center and the SatCen by enhancing its staff and financial resources, as well as capabilities;
Amendment 452 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the increased budgets and investment in defence by Member States and the increase, albeit modest, in the EU budget for CSDP in 2024; calls on the EU NATO Member States that have not yet reached the minimum threshold of 2 % of their GDP devoted to defence expenditure to resolutely commit to gradually increasing their military budgets; recommends that, on the basis of continuous analysis of capability needs, EU NATO Member States further increase this threshold, if necessary, in particular for joint procurement of defence capabilities;
Amendment 463 #
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’s report 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; recalls that financing orientations should be anchored in a whole-of-society approach to resilience and therefore need to be broadly supported by European citizens and that this support needs be sustainable in the long term; stresses that therefore the financial burden must be shared fairly, especially by profitable companies who are already benefiting from public participation or state-aids; in that perspective, calls the Commission to reflect upon possible fiscal avenues allowing a fairer financial burden repartition and limiting competition disturbances of the European defence industrial and technological base induced by state-aids and market-distorting tendering processes; recalls that increases in defence funding must not come at the expense of budget cuts for important social, cohesion, welfare and infrastructure investments which will set the EU on a path for a prosperous future; invites Member States to bring forward the re-assessment of the scope and definition of common costs to enhance solidarity and stimulate participate in military missions and operations, as well as exercise-related costs in line with the Strategic Compass; 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 488 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. EDeplores the “no limits” partnership between Russia and China; expresses grave concerns about the renewed Chinese and Russian commitment to further strengthen their military ties; expresses deep and increasing concern over China’s support to Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, in particular through the exportation of dual- use goods to Russia, and the ongoing involvement of China-based companies in sanctions evasion and circumvention; is also deeply concerned over the increasing number of hostile acts being conducted by China against Taiwan, including cyberattacks, influencwelcomes the Council’s decision to impose sanctions on Chinese caompaigns, Chinese warplanes entering Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone and the severing of subsea cablesnies for their support to Russia's war in Ukraine;
Amendment 490 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Is deeply concerned with China’s increasing investments in military capabilities and its increasing number of hostile acts conducted by China against Taiwan, including cyberattacks, influence campaigns, the overflying by Chinese warplanes of Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone and the median line and the severing of subsea cables; calls for a stronger cooperation between the EU and Taiwan on countering disinformation and foreign interference;
Amendment 493 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Reaffirms the necessity to preserve the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, to oppose any unilateral actions by force or coercion and to call all parties to exercise restraint and avoid any actions that may further escalate cross-strait tensions;
Amendment 502 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. CReiterates its strong interest and support for freedom of navigation and maritime security everywhere and notably in the Red Sea and China South Sea; calls on the Chinese authorities to put an end to all aggressive actions, in particular air and maritime operations in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, that endanger the stability in the Indo- Pacific region and thereby undermine international security, the sovereignty of regional countries, the safety of life at sea and freedom of navigation in full compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea;
Amendment 508 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Remains concerned about Russian and Chinese pressure exerted in Central Asia and stresses the need to scale up the EU’s presence in the region in response; underlines the EU’s interest in increasing security cooperation, economic relations and political ties with the countries of Central Asia, in part to address the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus;
Amendment 522 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Unequivocally condemns the Iranian government for aiding and abetting terrorist organisations and networks that have perpetrated or attempted attacks within the European Union, posing a direct threat to European security, sovereignty and stability; urges the EU and Member States to enhance intelligence sharing and counter- terrorism measures to prevent any future attacks; reiterates its long-standing call to include Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the EU list of terrorist organisations;
Amendment 525 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcomes the EU’s decision to expand its current sanctions regime against Iran, including by sanctioning the country’s supply and production of drones and missiles to Russia and to the Middle East region;
Amendment 531 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its condemnation of the despicable terrorist attacks perpetrated by the terrorist organisation Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023, which contributed to further destabilisation in the Middle East, intensified by aggressions against Israel by Iranian proxies (such as terrorist organisations including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen) and the Iranian regime itself and express its strongest concern about the ongoing military action by the Israeli Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank; calls for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of all remaining hostages;
Amendment 539 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Deplores all acts of violence which contributed to further destabilisation in the Middle East, intensified by aggressions against Israel by Iranian proxies (such as terrorist organisations including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen) and the Iranian regime itself;
Amendment 540 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Expresses its strongest concern regarding the military escalation in Lebanon, and deplores the unacceptable number of civilian casualties, the forced displacement caused by the escalating violence and the persistent use of military force; calls for an immediate ceasefire across the Blue Line and for full and symmetrical implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701; expresses particularly grave concern regarding the reported attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); recalls that any attacks against UN peacekeepers constitute a grave violation of international law and are totally unacceptable;
Amendment 542 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Underlines the security implications the escalation of the situation in Gaza and Lebanon has over the neighbouring regions; stresses that the evolving conflict also underscores wider security challenges for Europe, with implications for the future of deterrence, humanitarian law and crisis management; in this regard, urges to a diplomatic solution to the conflict, that respects international norms, with the aim of achieving peace; calls, therefore, for an immediate and permanent ceasefire;
Amendment 560 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 l (new)
Paragraph 20 l (new)
20 l. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to put a moratorium on the implementation of the EU agreement with Libya aiming at intercepting and returning migrants until the Commission has demonstrated the EU funding is not used for violations of migrants’ fundamental rights as detailed in numerous reports including from the United Nations; stresses the need to examine the role of EUBAM Libya and EUNAVFOR IRINI in this regard;
Amendment 565 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20 d. Strongly condemns constant and coordinated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian-sponsored local proxies to destabilise the Republic of Moldova, sow divisions within Moldovan society and derail the country’s pro-European direction through hybrid attacks, the weaponisation of energy supplies, disinformation, bomb threats and staged protests as well as the threat or use of violence; welcomes the outcomes of the EU referendum and the Moldovan citizen’s historic choice to anchor their future within the EU despite massive interference and hybrid attacks by Russia and its proxies to undermine the democratic vote in Moldova; commends the establishment and operations of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) which have enhanced the Moldovan authorities’ capabilities to address Russian interference; calls on the Council, Commission and EEAS to provide additional resources, including human and financial, equipment and civilian experts necessary to continue implementing the mission’s mandate beyond May 2025; further calls on the Member States to examine how similar missions can be created in other candidate countries, if necessary, and in close cooperation with their national authorities;
Amendment 569 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. Shows growing concerns about the continuing attempts of Russia to destabilize neighbouring countries like Georgia and Moldova; condemns with the strongest terms the use of, FIMI, political assassination, terror’s acts and territorial occupation; underlines the need for reinforcing capacities of the EU to defend and develop democratic and value-based societies in the neighbouring countries;
Amendment 582 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
Paragraph 20 h (new)
20 h. Condemns the presence of private military companies and/or state sponsored proxies such as the Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group) which have played a destabilising role in the Sahel region and have supported various repressive regimes in an attempt to further the Russian Federation’s influence in Africa;
Amendment 583 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 i (new)
Paragraph 20 i (new)
20 i. Emphasises that the EU should urgently review its regional strategy for the Sahel, following the various coups in the region and the overall failure of its presence and missions; in this respect, strongly deplores the forced departure of French troops and UN peacekeeping forces, which have been replaced by Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group) mercenaries, Russia and Türkiye whose industries supply arms to Sahelian capitals; urges the EU Special Representative for the Sahel and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement and continue supporting civil society and spending on development and humanitarian aid;
Amendment 584 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 j (new)
Paragraph 20 j (new)
20 j. Calls on the Council to reassess its strategies for the Great Lakes Region; expresses concerns on the lack of coherence in the EU response to the region’s crises and questions the sincerity of the EU’s commitment to peace in the region following the Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda on strategic minerals and Poland’s agreement to supply arms to Rwanda in case of an external attack; calls the EU Member States and the Council to condition military aid support to the Rwandan army and to urgently appoint an EU Special Representative in the region;
Amendment 585 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 k (new)
Paragraph 20 k (new)
20 k. Calls on the review of EU strategy on the Horn of Africa; urges the Commission and the Council to play a major role as a geopolitical actor in the Horn of Africa in view of achieving its goals of promoting peace, stability, and inclusive, sustainable economic development in the region; calls on the Council and EEAS to consider how to best utilize EUCAP Somalia, EUTM Somalia and EUNAVFOR ATALANTA in this regard to further these goals and enhance the EU’s activities; is concerned by the growing engagement of other foreign actors and the reduced role the EU has in the region;
Amendment 586 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20 e. Recognizes that the Arctic region carries significant strategic and geopolitical importance due to its emerging maritime routes, rich natural resources and opportunities for economic development unlocked by global warming, while being increasingly contested; considers alarming the growing activities and interest by authoritarian regimes, including Russia and China, in the Arctic;
Amendment 588 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20 f. Underlines the importance of preserving security, stability and cooperation in the Artic; stresses that the region must remain free from military tensions and natural resource exploitation, while respecting the rights of indigenous peoples; reiterates the need to include the Union’s Arctic policy in the CSDP and engage in effective cooperation with NATO calls for the Artic to be addressed regularly within the Political and Security Committee and Council meetings;
Amendment 589 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
Paragraph 20 g (new)
20 g. Recalls that mainstreaming and operationalising gender perspectives in external relations and implementing the Women, Peace and Security agenda are long-standing priorities for the EU; therefore, insists on the importance of delivering on all commitments made, including those in the EU’s Gender Action Plan (GAP) III (2020-2024) and in the Strategic Compass, including by promoting gender equality and by systematically mainstreaming a gender perspective, based on gender analysis, in all civilian and military CSDP planning and actions; welcomes, in this context, the appointment of Gender Advisors in all CSDP Missions and Operations and the establishment of a network of gender focal points; calls for the full implementation of the commitments made in the new Civilian CSDP Compact, which includes significantly increasing women’s participation in civilian CSDP among international staff while striving for gender parity; underlines nevertheless that more needs to be done to ensure gender equality and the full and meaningful participation of women in CSDP, especially in military missions;
Amendment 599 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to continue to innovate CSDP missions and operations, including with robust, flexible and modular mandates, in order to adapt to the changing security context and needs of host countries, and to build on the synergies and complementarities of the civilian and military dimensions of the CSDP; underlines the importance of clear and achievable goals as well as the equipment with the necessary financial, logistical and human resources for each of these missions; stresses that each mission and operation has to be effectively tailored to the needs and wants of each host country, ensuring the creation of the necessary conditions for the mission to achieve its said goals over the long-term and to maintain a strong partnership with the local population and national authorities;
Amendment 600 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Reiterates its call for detailed and regular impact assessments as well as ex- post assessments for all missions and operations, which will help to understand the short-, medium and long-term effects on the host country; reiterates its call that these assessments must be shared with the European Parliament; stresses the particular need for all mission and operations to have sunset provisions to allow a sustainable termination if necessary;
Amendment 604 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Reiterates its calls on the Member States and the EEAS to systematically include financial and human resources, tools and training aimed at countering FIMI-related threats in all CSDP missions and operations as part of their broader mandate in host countries, increasing their resilience against hybrid threats and improving their strategic communications;
Amendment 620 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21 c. Welcomes the European Council’s decision of March 2024 to open accession negotiations with BiH, emphasizing that this represents both an opportunity and a responsibility for the country’s elected officials to improve BiH citizens' life; strongly condemns in this regard any divisive or secessionist rhetoric that exacerbates the country’s vulnerabilities; underscores its support for EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), as a vital peacekeeping mission that significantly contributes to the stability of both the country and the region; welcomes in this regard the renewal of its mandate beyond 2025; further welcomes the mission’s positive response to the request from BiH Ministry of Security’s Civil Protection Agency, offering assistance to national authorities in addressing the impact of the recent flooding;
Amendment 625 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 f (new)
Paragraph 21 f (new)
21 f. Reiterates its support for the activities of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) mandated to observe developments at the international border with Azerbaijan and expresses its concern at the repeated acts of disinformation and smear campaigns originating from Azerbaijan against EUMA; calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen EUMA’s mandate, increase its size and extend its duration;
Amendment 631 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 e (new)
Paragraph 21 e (new)
21 e. Supports the recent Council decision to prolong until 30 June 2025 the mandates of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) and the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS; recalls the essential role of EUBAM Rafah in providing technical assistance on integrated border management to the Palestinian Authority as well as on trade facilitation; considers that the EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah can play an essential role in support of Palestinian state-building efforts;
Amendment 633 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 g (new)
Paragraph 21 g (new)
21 g. Calls on EEAS and the Member States to examine closely the mandate of all CSDP missions in Africa, including their potential termination if necessary, with the aim of providing achievable goals and milestones for each mission given the current political context, as well as exploring whether these missions could be amended to more effectively serve a new multi-dimensional and tailored EU strategy in the Sahel and Africa, as part of its integrated approach; takes note of the de facto closure of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) and the non- renewal of the European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM);
Amendment 640 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21 d. Welcomes the launch of the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES as an EU military operation contributing to the protection of freedom of navigation and safeguarding maritime security, especially for merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf;
Amendment 658 #
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; calls on Member States to utilise the EU Intelligence and Analysis Centre (EU INTCEN) as an effective intelligence- sharing body to share intelligence safely, formulate a common strategic culture and provide strategic information to better anticipate and respond to crises within and outside the EU; reiterates its call for the deployment of intelligence-gathering capacities in all CSDP missions and operations which would provide information to the EU INTCEN, EU Military Staff, MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability;
Amendment 662 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Reiterates its call to promote the establishment of a system of automatic and continuous flow of intelligence from Member States to the EEAS on foreign and security issues occurring outside the Union; urges to improve the security protocols of the services working on intelligence and/or with sensible information;
Amendment 671 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses serious concern over the growing security challenges posed by cyber and hybrid attacks, and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), which are aimed, inter alia, at undermining the stability of democratic societies, especially in the run-up to elections; callswelcomes especially the work onf the Commission and the European External Action ServiceEEAS during the past European Election campaign to prevent a massive use of FIMI by malicious third state and non-state actors; calls on the Commission to strengthen their EEAS' capabilities to address these challenges and increase resilience against disinformation to maintain a free and vibrant public sphere; underlines that the coordination with relevant authorities at Member States level must be significantly increased in order to develop coherent and efficient strategies against FIMI; supports the EEAS in its public diplomacy actions and invites all EU institutions to work hand in hand with the EEAS to strengthen Europe’s visibility and positive perception in third countries;
Amendment 680 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Reiterates its call on Member States, the EEAS and the European Commission to consider the creation of a well-resourced and independent structure tasked with identifying, analysing and documenting FIMI threats against the EU as a whole to increase situational awareness and threat intelligence sharing, and develop attribution capabilities and countermeasures in relation to FIMI; considers that this structure would serve as a reference point and specialised knowledge hub to facilitate and foster operational exchange between Member States’ authorities, EU institutions and EU agencies, as well as enabling the exchange of best practices with like- minded partners across the globe; stresses that the structure should clarify and enhance the role of the EEAS Strategic Communications division and its taskforces as the strategic body of the EU’s diplomatic service and prevent the overlap of activities;
Amendment 683 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23 c. Stresses the need for the EU to strengthen the security and integrity of its critical infrastructures, de-risking and promoting EU’s technological edge in critical sectors, including measures to restrict or exclude high-risk suppliers; expresses serious concerns about the danger artificial intelligence (AI) driven disinformation and information manipulation campaigns, including through the creation of fake websites and generation of fake images, poses to democratic processes; calls on the Commission and EEAS to closely cooperate with the private sector, civil society as well as the academic and technical community in countering these malign influence campaigns and addressing the weaponisation of new technologies;
Amendment 687 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23 d. Demands that the European Union takes effective measures to protect European critical infrastructure, valuable supply chains and democratic institutions from hybrid threats; calls on the EU to put in place effective monitoring and surveillance systems for critical infrastructure such as pipelines and fibre optics cables to ensure the prevention and rapid detection of attacks; stresses the importance of stepping up the EU’s activities at sea, cooperating with partners, leading in maritime domain awareness, and protecting critical infrastructure; stresses the importance of the Coordinated Maritime Presence (CMPs) concept, enhancing the role of the EU as a global maritime security provider and its visibility in key maritime regions and looks forward to its expansion to other key areas across the globe;
Amendment 691 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission to increase its cooperation and coordination with other missions and operations from like-minded partners and organisations, including the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, in countering FIMI operations in the field;
Amendment 725 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Regrets, during these unstable geopolitical times, the weakening of non- proliferation and arms control regimes, and calls for the redoubling of efforts to reverse this trend; in this regard, emphasizes the critical and substantial need for an increase in investment in regional and global arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament, with a particular focus on multilateral strategies;
Amendment 728 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Expresses its unwavering support for the EU and its Member States' commitment to the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), recognizing it as the foundation of the global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament framework; underlines the importance of ensuring the EU takes an active and constructive role in advancing and strengthening the international rules- based efforts on non-proliferation, arms control, and disarmament architecture;
Amendment 731 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Stresses the need for greater transparency and convergence at the national and European level on arms exports; points to the need for the Member States to respect the EU Common Position on Arms Exports and acknowledge their competences in their defence acquisition policies; calls on the Member States to fully comply with Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment as amended by Council Decision (CFSP)2019/1560; acknowledges the Member States’ competences in their defence procurement policies;
Amendment 732 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25 c. Highlights the importance of enhanced transparency and alignment at both national and European levels regarding arms exports; urges Member States to fully adhere to Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008, which establishes common rules for the control of military technology and equipment exports, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1560; recognizes the Member States' authority over their defence procurement policies;
Amendment 739 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the need for EU citizens to have a broader understanding of security threats and risks in order for a consciousness on European defence to emergamong EU citizens to enhance a shared understanding and alignment of threat perceptions across Europe; calls foron the EU and its Member States to develop awareness-raising and educational programmes especially for the youth, aimed at improving knowledge on defence among citizens, especially young people, and atand facilitating more informed and holistic debates on security, defence and resilience in order to strengthening the resilience and preparedness of societies to face security challenges while allowing for greater public and democratic control and scrutiny of the defence sector;
Amendment 744 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Stresses to that extent that a coherent and efficient security and defence strategy at European and national level can only be developed if its democratic institutions and consequently its population support it; underlines that securing democratic support, in the face of targeted campaigns by political forces supported by foreign powers, is a key to a successful and coherent long term European defence strategy; stresses that an informed debate and democratic scrutiny are a precondition in this regard;
Amendment 745 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26 c. Welcomes the Niinistö Report and its recommendations for strengthening Europe’s civilian and military preparedness and resilience; supports the adoption of a whole-of-society approach to resilience, involving the active engagement of EU institutions, Member States, civil society, and individual citizens in strengthening the Union’s security framework; calls on Member States, the Commission and EEAS to closely examine the report’s conclusions and recommendations and dedicate the necessary political willingness and financial and human resources to implement the proposed actions which would enhance the Union’s role as a decisive security actor on the European and global stage;
Amendment 752 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Reiterates the important role of young people and youth organisations in maintaining and promoting peace and security and calls on the EEAS to commit to more systematically integrating young people into its youth, peace and security (YPS) agenda;
Amendment 760 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. 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 on the basis of common values, in respect of human rights and democracy, in order to counter foreign strategies aimed at undermining the EU and its partners, and destabilising the rules- based international order;
Amendment 763 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Reiterates the call for deeper cooperation with international organisations, such as, but not limited to, the UN, the African Union, and their peacekeeping missions in joint theatres, and the OSCE on security;
Amendment 764 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. Reaffirms that the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) must consistently develop in strict observance of international law and of the multilateral decisions taken deriving from international institutions such as the United Nations and the OSCE; recognizes the need to reform the multilateral system to make it more effective, inclusive, and democratic in its decision-making processes, notably by ensuring greater representation of developing nations, improved transparency, and better mechanisms for enforcing international decisions;
Amendment 765 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27 d. Welcomes the adoption of European Union’s human rights and international humanitarian law due diligence policy on security sector support to third parties (EU HRDDP), which can serve as a basis for a more human-rights- and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)-compliant security and military cooperation with third countries; calls for its thorough implementation;
Amendment 766 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27 c. Welcomes the Joint Declaration of the G7 Defence Ministers of 19 October 2024 and their declaration of intent to increase cooperation in the defence sector, underlines that international partnerships with like-minded partners in this area are of the outmost interest of the EU; reiterates in this regard its call for increased collaboration between EU and partners in the Indo-Pacific, underlines that similar agreements could for instance be concluded with South Korea or other like-minded partners like New Zealand and Australia;
Amendment 779 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the importance of NATO and the EU playing complementary, coherent and mutually reinforcing roles in supporting international security and thus avoiding the duplication of defence efforts; welcomes the accession of Sweden to NATO in 2024, following Finland in 2023, representing a historic step forward in strengthening security in Europe; stresses the constant need of alignment among European Partners of NATO and the obligation under article 1 and 3 of the NATO charter for cooperation and mutual self-aid; calls on the EU to step up its efforts on common security and defence initiatives where there is no NATO equivalent, such as the European Defence Agency’s Multinational Helicopter Training Centre, to increase standardisation, improve interoperability and develop common operating procedures between Member States’ and the EU’s defence capabilities;
Amendment 809 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers it essential to further develop the EU’s close relationship with the United States, which is based on the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law; values the United States’ commitment to and involvement in the territorial defence of Europe, especially in the light of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; notes the importance of greater collaboration in defence product production and procurement, including through equal market access for both defence industries; welcomes in this regard, efforts made by the EU to improve its own defence capabilities, taking greater responsibility for its own defence and reducing its dependency on one of its closest allies;
Amendment 822 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers it essential to formalise a security and defence partnership with the United Kingdom as a means of strengthening European security and the European pillar of NATO, in particular in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; underlines in this regard the importance of closer cooperation on information and intelligence sharing, military mobility, security and defence initiatives, crisis management, cyber defence, hybrid threats, FIMI and in jointly addressing shared threats;
Amendment 835 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Welcomes the high levels of alignment with the CFSP by most of the countries of the Western Balkans, with the exception of Serbia; welcomes the continued presence of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX); calls on all parties involved to adhere to international law requirements, restrain and prevent any disruptive actions from destabilising the northern region of Kosovo; urges the parties involved to engage in the structured dialogue mediated by the EU; condemns in the strongest possible terms the hideous and cowardly terrorist attack on Kosovan police officers by well- organised Serbian paramilitaries in Banjska/Banjskë in the north of Kosovo, which took place on 24 September 2023 and resulted in the murder of the Kosovan police officer Afrim Bunjaku and the injuring of two more Kosovan police officers; stresses that the perpetrators of this deplorable attack must be held accountable and face justice without delay;
Amendment 844 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 22 a (new)
Subheading 22 a (new)
Partnership with the African Union and African countries.
Amendment 845 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31 b. Stresses the importance of the EU- Africa relationship for European security; considers it essential to significantly step up our partnerships with African countries in order to limit the increasing threat authoritarian regimes are posing by destabilising African societies through the use of hybrid weapons such as forcibly pushing large numbers of migrants against the EU external borders;
Amendment 6 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the report on the final outcome of the Conference on the Future of Europe of 9 May 2022,
Amendment 9 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 9 October 2024 on strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration,
Amendment 14 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
– having regard to UN Resolution 70/1 entitled ‘Transforming our World – the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ (Agenda 2030), adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015 in New York and establishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
Amendment 58 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the geopolitical context in which the EU is operating has accentuated the need for more ambitious, credible, decisive and unified EU action and a full- fledged European foreign policy on the world stage and has highlighted the necessity for Member States to demonstrate the required political will to redefine the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) into a fully fledged EU policy; whereas the EU should be guided in its external action by the values and principles enshrined in Article 2, Article 3 (5) and Article 21 TEU, which have inspired the EU’s own creation, development and enlargement; whereas the EU should correspondingly stand up for freedom and democratic standards worldwide, as well as the universality of human rights;
Amendment 78 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas all UN agencies embody the rules-based international order as they uphold and implement both the letter and the spirit of the UN Charter, to which all UN Member States must abide;
Amendment 82 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the future of the Balkans and the countries in the Eastern Neighbourhood lies in the EU;
Amendment 85 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas Kosovo and the EU- facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue are facing threats of destabilisation;
Amendment 86 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
D d. whereas the report on “Safer Together – Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness”, presented by Sauli Niinistö, Special Adviser to the European Commission, provides strategic recommendations for enhancing Europe’s civilian and military preparedness in light of escalating and complex security threats;
Amendment 88 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
D e. whereas the consequences of climate change will have an ever- increasing effect on the spheres of human life, including the geopolitical order and world stability; whereas it is of crucial importance that fighting climate change, necessitating climate action, and aiding those that are hardest hit by its repercussions becomes a cornerstone of that European foreign policy; underlines the fundamental role which the Commission and the Member States, in a joint approach, must play in the advancement of climate diplomacy globally;
Amendment 90 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to dedicate further financial and human resources to EEAS to ensure it can effectively conduct its role as the EU’s diplomatic service in light of the highly contested geopolitical context and the increased demands on its limited capacities in recent years;
Amendment 91 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises the evolving nature of global security threats and recalls the crucial role that diplomacy and development play alongside military defence cooperation in ensuring long- term international security; underscores that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through military measures, but requires comprehensive strategies that address the root causes of instability, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change; stresses that the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and other development programs should be aligned with CFSP objectives, by fostering EU resilience, inclusive economic growth, and human rights;
Amendment 92 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Underlines the critical importance of gender empowerment within the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) as a means to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development; stresses that the inclusion of women in conflict prevention, resolution, and peacebuilding efforts enhances the effectiveness and resilience of these processes; calls on the EU to prioritize gender equality in its external actions, support women-led initiatives in conflict- affected regions, and ensure women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in all aspects of the CFSP;
Amendment 93 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Welcomes the Niinistö Report and its recommendations for strengthening Europe’s civilian and military preparedness and resilience; supports the adoption of a whole-of-society approach to resilience, involving the active engagement of EU institutions, Member States, civil society, and individual citizens in strengthening the Union’s security framework; calls on Member States, the Commission and EEAS to closely examine the report’s conclusions and recommendations and dedicate the necessary political willingness and financial and human resources to implement the proposed actions which would enhance the Union’s role as a decisive security actor on the European and global stage;
Amendment 94 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Urges member states to establish a council of Defence Ministers;
Amendment 95 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Encourages, pending the full application of qualified majority voting to decisions without military or defence implications, the full use of all currently existing possibilities to enhance decisiveness in this regard including the use of constructive abstention in line with Article 31 (1) TEU;
Amendment 96 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Welcomes the proposal of the High Representative on anti-corruption sanctions regime, which would allow the EU to target serious acts of corruption worldwide; calls for its swift adoption by the Council;
Amendment 97 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Welcomes the resolve displayed by the Union and most Member States in the pursuit of full energy independence from the Russian Federation; reiterates its call for an immediate and full embargo on Russian imports of fossil fuels, including LNG, uranium, and products produced with crude Russian imports; urges the Commission and Council to enhance its monitoring capacity of fossil fuels, in order prevent re-export; highlights the essential nature and geopolitical importance in this regard of speeding up the green transition;
Amendment 98 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. Reiterates its support for the European Political Community as a platform for discussion, dialogue and cooperation with European partners on the foreign policy and security challenges we are facing, with the aim of strengthening security and stability in Europe and pursuing political and security cooperation based on shared interests; calls for the close involvement of Parliament in the clarification of the scope and the future work of this Community; underlines that, for the future success and coherence of this format, some level of alignment on democratic values and principles is essential; reiterates that the European Political Community may under no circumstances become a pretext for delays to the EU accession of enlargement countries;
Amendment 99 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1j. Strongly believes that the EU CFSP should contribute to the implementation and delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are the core pillars in the construction of a stable and peaceful global order;
Amendment 112 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
– the successful finalisation of the screening process for Albania at the end of 2023; reiterates the call for entering into the next phase of negotiations without further delaywelcomes the opening of the accession negotiations on the first cluster; highlights the need to further intensify reforms to address deficiencies that persist regarding the ‘fundamentals’;
Amendment 163 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
– welcomes the high levels of alignment with the CFSP by most of the countries of the Western Balkans, with the exception of Serbia;
Amendment 168 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 8
Paragraph 2 – indent 8
– the ongoing attempts by Armenia and Azerbaijan to normalise their relations; encourages them to sign a comprehensive peace agreement without delay; recalls in this context its position that any partnership agreement between the EU and Azerbaijan – including on energy – must have strong conditions attached on the respect of international law, fundamental rights and international obligations, in particular on Azerbaijan making substantial progress towards a comprehensive and sustainable peace agreement with Armenia;
Amendment 220 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
– Russian gas laundering through Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani authorities’ facilitation of Russia’s circumvention of EU sanctions;
Amendment 221 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 b (new)
– the attack on Kosovan police officers by well-organised Serbian paramilitaries in Banjska/Banjskë in the north of Kosovo, which took place on 24 September 2023 and resulted in the murder of the Kosovan police officer Afrim Bunjaku and the injuring of two more Kosovan police officers; stresses that the perpetrators of this deplorable attack must be held accountable and face justice without delay;
Amendment 232 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
– the brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks committed by Hamas across Israel on 7 October 2023, which triggered a conflict in Gaza that has a disproportionate effect on civilians andand the disproportionate retaliatory action by the Israeli Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank, which caused a catastrophic humanitarian situation;
Amendment 238 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 a (new)
– the legislation approved by the Israeli Parliament, forbidding contact between Israeli state entities and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in disrespect to international law and fundamental humanitarian principles;
Amendment 245 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 b (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 b (new)
– the declaration by the Israeli government to consider U.N. Secretary- General Antonio Guterres as “persona non grata”;
Amendment 248 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 c (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 c (new)
– the actions taken by some members of the Israeli government to deny the West Bank access to financial resources, as stated on 25 October in a letter by the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, ministers from G7 countries and EU Commissioner for Financial Services addressed to Israeli PM Netanyahu;
Amendment 249 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 d (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 4 d (new)
– the military escalation in Lebanon, and the unacceptable number of civilian casualties, the forced displacement caused by the escalating violence and the persistent use of military force;
Amendment 254 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 5
Paragraph 3 – indent 5
– Iran’s persistent non-compliance with its legal safeguard obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the advancement of its nuclear programme beyond all credible civilian justification; the attacks perpetrated or attempted within the European Union by terrorist organisations and networks affiliated to Iran;
Amendment 262 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 6 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 6 a (new)
– the signature of the memorandum of understanding on a strategic and global partnership between the European Union and Tunisia, without proper democratic oversight of the European Parliament; further deplores the whole process of the European Commission to disburse the €105 million financial support for Tunisia on migration, which final aim is to outsource the EU migration policy without proper human rights guarantees for migrants;
Amendment 271 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 7 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 7 a (new)
– the continued PRC’s violations of human rights in mainland China, against people in Tibet, Hong Kong and Macau and the transnational repression of Chinese dissidents as well as the persistent presence of Chinese police office on the EU territory;
Amendment 273 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 7 b (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 7 b (new)
– the PRC for not implementing the recommendations of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR); calls on the PRC to allow the OHCHR independent access to XUAR and invites the OHCHR to issue a comprehensive situational update and an action plan for holding the PRC accountable;
Amendment 281 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 8
Paragraph 3 – indent 8
– the increasing breadth and intensity of operations of Chinese Government vessels and aircraft intimidating China’s neighbours; denounces the government- led system of forced labour and China’s crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and more particularly Taiwan; recalls in this last respect the necessity to preserve the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, to oppose any unilateral actions by force or coercion and to call all parties to exercise restraint and avoid any actions that may further escalate cross-strait tensions;
Amendment 297 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 9
Paragraph 3 – indent 9
– the coups in Burkina Faso and in Niger with President Bazoum being detained and the constitution suspended; further condemns the decision of the central Sahel military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), thus plunging ECOWAS into a deep political crisis; takes note of the de facto closure of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) and the non-renewal of the European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM); deplores that the French troops and UN peacekeepers have departed and been replaced by Wagner Group mercenaries, Russian and Turkish military, whose industries supply arms to Sahelian capitals;
Amendment 301 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 9 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 9 a (new)
– the civil war in Sudan between the military government of Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the devastating consequences for the civil population and the atrocities committed against them; emphasises that the EU should urgently review its regional strategy for the Sahel;
Amendment 304 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 9 b (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 9 b (new)
– the last minute tactical and technical constraints put by the authorities of RDC which prevented the EU EOM to monitor the presidential elections; condemns the continuing severe clashes between the military and the M23 rebel movement destabilising the eastern DRC; calls on the review of the EU strategy for the Great Lakes Region;
Amendment 337 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 1
Paragraph 4 – indent 1
– the need to improve relations with Türkiye; welcomes the partial de- escalation of tensions in the east Mediterranean and the Aegean; reiterates its concern that Türkiye’s foreign policy continues to be at oddsnot aligned with EU priorities under the CFSP;
Amendment 402 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
– the concern about Russian and Chinese pressure exerted in Central Asia and stresses the need to scale up the EU’s presence in Central Asia in response, given its geostrategic importance; underlines the EU’s interest in increasing economic relations and intensifying political ties with the countries of Central Asia, in part to address the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus;
Amendment 414 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 7 a (new)
Paragraph 4 – indent 7 a (new)
– the need to fight impunity and strengthen accountability efforts globally, including through the International Criminal Court (ICC), and to stand up for International Law and International Humanitarian Law; remains strongly concerned regarding the trend of undermining the decisions of international institutions and their employees by state officials; regrets the failure of some ICC Member States to execute ICC arrest warrants, thereby undermining the Courts work;
Amendment 510 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Deplores the “no limits” partnership between Russia and China; expresses grave concern about the renewed Chinese and Russian commitment to further strengthen their military ties; expresses deep and increasing concern at China’s support to Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, in particular through exportation of dual-use goods and through the deployment of its own soldiers to Russia, as well as China-based companies’ continued involvement in sanctions evasion and circumvention; welcome the Council’s decision to impose sanctions on Chinese companies for their support to Russia's war in Ukraine;
Amendment 512 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Expresses deep concern over the increasing cooperation between Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), particularly in the areas of military and defence; condemns any support that DPRK provides Russia in its war against Ukraine, including arms supplies or other military assistance; calls on the EU and international partners to closely monitor and respond to these developments to uphold international security and stability;
Amendment 513 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Shows growing concern at the continuing attempts of Russia to destabilize neighbouring countries like Georgia and Moldova; condemns with the strongest terms the use of weaponized migration, FIMI, political assassination, terror’s acts and territorial occupation; underlines the need for reinforcing capacities of the EU to defend and develop democratic and value-based societies in the neighbouring countries;
Amendment 514 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Urges the Council to impose restrictive measures on third countries enabling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, whether through the facilitation of sanctions circumvention or through the provision of direct military assistance; calls, in particular, on the Council to impose similar measures on the Islamic Republic of Iran, DPRK and other countries in view of its delivery among other strategic military goods, unmanned aerial vehicles and provision of surface- to-surface missiles to the Russian Federation for use against Ukraine, notably against civilian targets;
Amendment 515 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Calls on all third countries, and in particular EU candidate countries to show unambiguous commitment to international law and EU values and to align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia;
Amendment 516 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11f. Notes the effect the Russian war of aggression is having on the Southern Caucasus and Central Asian states; welcomes the Union’s enhanced engagement with these countries and encourages an enhanced mission capacity to help foster a more stable and peaceful environment in these regions; highlights the hesitation of Central Asian states to lend support to Russia's war of aggression of Ukraine as a sign of Russia’s decreasing regional influence; notes that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has encouraged Central Asia to pursue cooperation with other actors, and that these actors have stepped up their cooperation with Central Asia; expresses deep concern about Central Asian states’ circumvention of EU sanctions against Russia, which are intended to stop the war in Ukraine; calls on the authorities of the Central Asian states, particularly Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, to cooperate closely with the EU, in particular its Sanctions Envoy; encourages the EU to continue promoting political and economic reforms that strengthen the rule of law, democracy, good governance and respect for human rights;
Amendment 517 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 g (new)
Paragraph 11 g (new)
11g. Emphasises the urgent need for the mirroring of all sanctions between Belarus and Russia, with Lukashenka's regime being fully complicit to the war of aggression against Ukraine and war crimes such as the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children;
Amendment 518 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 h (new)
Paragraph 11 h (new)
11h. Reiterates its support for the Belarusian democratic opposition, all political prisoners and the brave activists and journalists in Belarus who continue to defy the illegitimate Belarusian regime in spite of ongoing crackdowns and nasty bullying tactics, notably the refusal of passport prolongation for Belarussians abroad; recognises the democratic aspirations of the people of Belarus;
Amendment 519 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 i (new)
Paragraph 11 i (new)
11i. Invites to use the lessons learned in the Union’s support for Ukraine to enhance its readiness for future scenarios; calls for a swift and fundamental reform of the EU treaties establishing a full-fledged, decisive, effective and coherent EU CFSP;
Amendment 544 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Strongly condemns constant and coordinated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian-sponsored local proxies to destabilise the Republic of Moldova, sow divisions within Moldovan society and derail the country’s pro-European direction through hybrid attacks, the weaponisation of energy supplies, disinformation, bomb threats and staged protests as well as the threat or use of violence; welcomes the outcomes of the EU referendum and the Moldovan citizen’s historic choice to anchor their future within the EU despite massive interference and hybrid attacks by Russia and its proxies to undermine the democratic vote in Moldova; commends the establishment and operations of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) which have enhanced the Moldovan authorities’ capabilities to address Russian interference; calls on the Council, Commission and EEAS to provide additional resources, including human and financial, equipment and civilian experts necessary to continue implementing the mission’s mandate beyond May 2025; further calls on the Member States to examine how similar missions can be created in other candidate countries, if necessary, and in close cooperation with their national authorities;
Amendment 553 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Praises the Moldovan people for running the presidential election professionally and with an extraordinary sense of duty and dedication, despite the continued massive interference from Russia and its proxies; encourages the authorities to continue these efforts in view of next year‘s parliamentary elections; reiterates its support to Moldova in defending its democracy;
Amendment 562 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Affirms the right of Israel to defend itself as enshrined in and constrained by international law; express its strongest concern for the disproportionate military action by the Israeli Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank; calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and a subsequently imminent and permeant ceasefire to address the risk of mass starvation and the outbreak of a health epidemic in Gaza; recalls that Israel also has the obligation to protect the civilian population and that military operations must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law; expresses its gravest concern over the legislation approved by the Israeli Parliament forbidding contact between Israeli state entities and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), highlights that the legislation goes against international law and breaches fundamental humanitarian principles of humanity, and will only exacerbate an already severe humanitarian crisis, potentially halting essential services such as food, shelter, education and healthcare for millions of Palestinian refugees in these territories; urgently calls on EU institutions and Member States to remain committed to supporting UNRWA and its mission;
Amendment 591 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with two sovereign, democratic states as peaceful neighbours and with Jerusalem as their shared capital; condemns the acceleration of the illegal Israeli settlement of Palestinian land, which constitutes a violation of international law; expresses concern over the rising violence committed by Israeli forces and extremist settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalemalls on the EU to continue its strong support to the Palestinian state building and institutions and their capacity in preparation for future statehood, as a vital tool to restore a political horizon towards a two-state solution; recalls that on 28 May 2024, Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized the State of Palestine, followed on 4 June 2024 by the decision of Slovenia’s parliament; calls on the High Representative to continue its efforts in creating the conditions for the recognition of the Palestinian State by all EU Member States; condemns the acceleration of the illegal Israeli settlement of Palestinian land, which constitutes a violation of international law; expresses concern over the rising violence committed by Israeli forces and extremist settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem; supports the procedure initiated by the High Representative to ask Member States to include in the list of sanctions those Israeli ministers who have expressed hate messages and declarations against international law and threatening the status quo over Temple Mount/Haram al- Sharif; considers that following the disproportionate military reaction and the continuous violations of humanitarian and international law the EU should immediately review the EU-Israel Association Agreement and consider its suspension in case of non-compliance with human rights obligations; expresses support for US President Biden’s three- phase Peace Plan and regrets the lack of will on both sides to ensure its implementation; regrets, further, that the latest rounds of peace talks did not bring any tangible results; expresses its utmost concern regarding the military escalation in Lebanon, and deplores the unacceptable number of civilian casualties, the forced displacement caused by the escalating violence and the persistent use of military force; calls for an immediate ceasefire across the Blue Line and for a full and symmetrical implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701; expresses particularly grave concern regarding the attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); recalls that attacks against UN peacekeepers constitute a grave violation of international law and are totally unacceptable;
Amendment 703 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that the world is becoming more multipolar and less multilateral; emphasises that multilateral forums, chief among them the United Nations and its agencies, should be considered the EU’s format of cooperation of choice; expresses concern, in this respect, about the increasing relevance of exclusive formats of cooperation, which experience increasing competition; observes, at the same time, that international institutions and norms are increasingly being instrumentalised; stresses that this trend puts the EU in a delicate position, which balances the need to appeal for a broad and inclusive concept of multilateralism while prioritisreinforcing cooperation with selected, like-minded partners at the same time;
Amendment 707 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Emphasises that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine destabilises and threatens the security and stability of the Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans, which in turn jeopardises the security of the EU itself; welcomes the fact that the EU enlargement policy has been reprioritised following the Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; considers that the EU should therefore also prioritise the reform of its neighbourhood policy and accelerate the enlargement process in parallel with the institutional and decision-making reforms necessary to safeguard the Union’s integration capacity; calls to ensure that pending reform of the treaties will not be used as an excuse to delay accession process;
Amendment 712 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Welcomes recent signals regarding the accelerated timeline for candidate countries; calls for it to be ensured that ongoing and future accession negotiations will not be delayed because of particular national interests or the need to reform the Treaties; reaffirms that the pace of the enlargement process remains linked to the individual countries’ capacity to meet the criteria for accession, but that it also depends on the commitment of the political leaders in Western Balkan countries and the EU Member States;
Amendment 713 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Underlines the importance of financial instruments, such as the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance III, in order to strengthen the partnership between the EU and candidate countries; calls for the development of a coherent strategy for the gradual integration of all candidate countries, including into sectoral policies and as observers in the various institutions of the Union;
Amendment 714 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 d (new)
Paragraph 22 d (new)
22d. Welcomes the 2024 enlargement package, despite the delay, and the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which includes a facility of EUR 6 billion in grants and loans to accelerate socio- economic convergence with the EU between 2024 and 2027; calls on the Council to demonstrate genuine political commitment to the EU membership perspective of the countries in Western Balkans; notes that this should include advancing accession negotiations with Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia; supports efforts to achieve, as a matter of priority, the relevant constitutional changes in North Macedonia and calls on all political forces to play a constructive role in this regard; asks, in particular, the governments of the Member States that set this additional requirement for North Macedonia to do their utmost to support these efforts; regrets the unjustified delays in the accession process of North Macedonia and recalls that candidate countries should be assessed on the basis of their own merit in complying with the objective criteria for accession, including their implementation of EU-related reforms and their policy alignment with the CFSP, such as the positions and restrictive measures adopted in response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; welcomes the fact that the majority of countries in the Western Balkans are aligned with the CFSP, while calling on Belgrade to urgently do the same, particularly considering that Serbia is one of the very few European countries not yet in line with the sanctions adopted in response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; recalls that accession can only proceed once the country in question aligns with EU sanctions against Russia and makes significant progress on EU-related reforms; remains very concerned about the destabilising influence on the whole region of the Serbian authorities;
Amendment 715 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 e (new)
Paragraph 22 e (new)
22e. Deplores the fact that the Serbian parliamentary elections held on 17 December 2023 and local elections held on 2 June 2024 deviated from international standards and Serbia’s commitments to free and fair elections, owing to the dominance of the ruling party and the fragmentation of the opposition reduced their competitiveness, and concerns remained about pressure on public sector employees and misuse of public resources; considers that these elections cannot be deemed to have been held in just conditions; is alarmed by reports of the widespread and systematic scale of fraud that compromised the integrity of the elections in Serbia; expresses its serious concern over these irregularities and the overall election environment, which fell below the standards expected of an EU candidate country; reminds the Serbian authorities that the proper functioning of Serbia’s democratic institutions is at the core of Serbia’s EU accession process and the EU accession methodology calls on the competent authorities to investigate properly and follow up on the I-EOM’s recommendations; encourages Serbia’s political leadership to ensure constructive, inclusive dialogue across the political spectrum and to deliver on the necessary reforms for Serbia to progress on the path to EU accession;
Amendment 716 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 f (new)
Paragraph 22 f (new)
22f. Supports the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and the development of the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina; calls on Kosovo and Serbia to engage in the Dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations, based on mutual recognition, in accordance with international law and without further delay; recalls that failure to advance on the normalisation of relations would negatively impact the EU integration of both countries; regrets the restrictive measures imposed by the Council against Kosovo and calls for their immediate lifting, as proposed by HR/VP; calls for the EU to adopt a balanced approach to the mediation between the parties in order to overcome the current stalemate; recalls that the failure of the Dialogue would also have consequences for the EU’s role as a credible foreign policy player;
Amendment 717 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 g (new)
Paragraph 22 g (new)
22g. Welcomes Kosovo’s application for EU membership and asks the Commission to respond to it; recalls that Kosovo’s bid to be considered a candidate country will be assessed on the basis of its own merits and of its success in meeting the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership; welcomes, however, the lifting of visa requirements for Kosovo citizens;
Amendment 718 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 h (new)
Paragraph 22 h (new)
22h. Regrets the fact that high political tensions and polarisation in Montenegro have delayed progress on EU-related reforms; welcomes the formation of a stable and pro-EU majority; stresses the importance of the new government being able and committed to take forward the EU-related reforms and keep Montenegro firmly on the EU strategic path; expects the country to start closing chapters/clusters in the accession negotiations and to be ready to join the EU by 2028;
Amendment 719 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 i (new)
Paragraph 22 i (new)
22i. Calls on the Commission to explore possible formats for a mutually appealing framework with Türkiye through a comprehensive and inclusive process, such as a modernised association agreement; remains concerned by the fact that Türkiye’s foreign policy continues to clash in many aspects with EU interests;
Amendment 720 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 j (new)
Paragraph 22 j (new)
22j. Regrets recent developments in Republika Srpska hampering the positive momentum on EU enlargement, notably the adoption of separate entity laws on election, referenda and immunity, the continued non-recognition of the Constitutional Court’s authority and decisions, as well as continued secessionist rhetoric; Reiterates its call for targeted EU sanctions against destabilising political actors in BiH, including those threatening its sovereignty and territorial integrity, notably Milorad Dodik and his allies;
Amendment 721 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 k (new)
Paragraph 22 k (new)
22k. Welcomes Albania’s ambition of closing accession negotiations by the end of 2027; calls in this regard for increased efforts to accelerate reforms, especially on rule of law, fighting corruption and organised crime, and promotion of fundamental rights including media freedom; welcomes the progress Albania has achieved in the implementation of the justice reform; cautions against undermining the work of independent institutions such as the Special Anti- Corruption and Organised Crime Structure (SPAK); encourages a return to orderly parliamentary conduct, emphasizing that constructive political debate is essential for democratic governance;
Amendment 728 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls for the promotion of comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council and international financial institutions to enhance their effectiveness, transparency, and democratic representation, ensuring equitable participation for all regions, particularly underrepresented countries from the Global South; stresses that such reforms are essential to strengthen multilateralism, improve global governance, value-based decision-making and address international challenges more inclusively and responsively;
Amendment 730 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls the importance of a strong and constructive partnership with the UK; welcomes the renewed impetus from the new UK Government to reflect with the EU on possibilities for closer foreign policy and security cooperation, which would be of added value for both the EU and the UK; calls to explore avenues for more permanent forms of coordination with UK in regard to foreign and security policy and our shared interests and collective responsibilities in regions such as the Western Balkans; demands that Parliament be duly involved and informed in such reflections;
Amendment 758 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates that a peaceful, stable and rules-based Indo-Pacific is of vital European interest; encourages, to this end, closerIs of the view that the centre of gravity in the global order is shifting towards the Indo-Pacific and that the EU must strengthen its active role and presence in this region to safeguard its interests, promote stability and uphold a rules-based international order; encourages closer diplomatic and economic cooperation with the countries in this region; calls for enhanced foreign, security and defence policy ties with like- minded partners and increased cooperation with others in the region in line with the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific; encourages the VP/HR to promote the visibility and effect of the EU’s external action together with our Indo-Pacific partners, particularly Australia, India, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan;
Amendment 785 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to review its strategy towards China while maintaining diplomatic engagement whileand increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;
Amendment 805 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a crucial partner in reinforcing rules-based multilateralism; supports ASEAN’s efforts to finalise negotiations with China on an effective and substantive code of conduct in the South China Sea; encourages enhanced EU political engagement and cooperation with ASEAN and working towards a comprehensive strategic partnership, not only economical, but also with regards to human rights, democracy and sustainable growth; calls for increased support to the Myanmar’s National Unity Government and to put pressure on ASEAN countries to align on international sanctions against Myanmar’s military junta;
Amendment 812 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and India in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; considers India an important democratic partner and encourages the EU to strictly engage with the Indian Government on the respect of human rights and rule of law, both internally and worldwide; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda;
Amendment 821 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges; stresses the importance of establishing these political agreements with third countries, based on common European values and fundamental rights;
Amendment 843 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights; urges to promote a multilateral initiative to address the political instability in Haiti and the uncontrolled violence against the local population;
Amendment 865 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Believes simultaneously in the significance of building new alliances, inter alia with the countries in our neighbourhood as well as in the ‘Global South’, based on the respect for human rights, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships;
Amendment 870 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the DPRK to abandon its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner; urges the DPRK authorities to cease their ongoing crimes against humanity and to undertake a process of reform whereby all human rights are respected and protected;
Amendment 892 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Stresses the need for the EU to foster the visibility and effectiveness of its external action and development cooperation efforts, also to counteract the post-colonial narrative of a North-South divide; emphasizes, however, that one of the primary challenges to the EU’s credibility and influence abroad is a lack of unity and consistency within its external policies, which frequently leads to perceived double standards; calls on the EU and its Member States to foster greater coherence and alignment in their international actions to project a more reliable and principled stance globally;
Amendment 953 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Reaffirms the role of the EU Special Representatives, who promote the EU’s policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an important role in the development of a stronger and more effective CFSP by providing the EU with an active political presence in key countries and regions, acting as a ‘voice’ and ‘face’ for the EU and its policies; insists that the appointment of new EUSRs should take place only after a hearing in the European Parliament;
Amendment 991 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Calls on the European Commission and EEAS to pursue a feminist foreign and security policy with our partners, in accordance with the European Parliament report on the EU Gender Action Plan III;
Amendment 993 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 b (new)
Paragraph 44 b (new)
44b. Recognizes that the Arctic region carries significant strategic and geopolitical importance due to its emerging maritime routes, rich natural resources and opportunities for economic development unlocked by global warming, while being increasingly contested; considers alarming the growing activities and interest by authoritarian regimes, including Russia and China, in the Arctic; Underlines the importance of preserving security, stability and cooperation in the Arctic; stresses that the region must remain free from military tensions and natural resource exploitation, while respecting the rights of indigenous peoples; reiterates the need to include the Union’s Arctic policy in the CFSP and engage in effective cooperation with NATO; calls for the Arctic to be addressed regularly within the Political and Security Committee and Council meetings;
Amendment 995 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 c (new)
Paragraph 44 c (new)
44c. Welcomes the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit held on 16 October 2024; regrets however, that the human rights issues were only lightly covered in the joint statement of the summit; calls on the EU and the Member States to continue to emphasise the respect for human rights and gender equality as well as the progressive alignment of values, in particular for countering Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its consequences;
Amendment 997 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 d (new)
Paragraph 44 d (new)
44d. Calls on the EU to step up its support of civil society and human rights defenders in our partner countries in light of shrinking space for civil society around the world;
Amendment 998 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 e (new)
Paragraph 44 e (new)
44e. Expresses its serious concern about the increasing attacks on LGBTIQ rights worldwide, as LGBTIQ persons continue to suffer discrimination and violence, including in countries where despite some progress, these hard fought rights now face backsliding, such as hostile rhetoric from elected politicians, surges in homophobic violence and the proclamation of so-called LGBTIQ-free zones;
Amendment 1018 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Underlines that each matter raised above requires an appropriate response by the executive; calls on the VP/HR to respond to Parliament’s calls, requests and concerns swiftly and in writing; considers that oral statements in committee or plenary can only constitute a sufficient response in exceptional or urgent cases; stresses that in the current challenging geopolitical context, close cooperation and partnership between the European Parliament and the VP/HR are of strategic importance; expects more systematic exchanges prior to the adoption of mandates and CFSP strategies and an improved flow of information on negotiations and the implementation of international agreements, as well as memoranda of understanding; expects, in addition, Parliament to be effectively incorporated throughout EU external policies and action as an integral player of ‘Team Europe’, thereby mobilising parliamentary diplomacy in support of the VP/HR’s efforts;