68 Amendments of Michael VON DER SCHULENBURG related to 2024/2080(INI)
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the pace of geopolitical change is dramatic, with autocratic actors working individually and in concerted action to undermine the rules-based international order and its multilateral organisationsposing threats to peace on the European continent and globally; whereas conflicts are proliferating and the use of force is increasinglyhas been normalised as a means to pursue political objectives by both states and non-state actors;
Amendment 53 #
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 and unified EU action 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 univthe EU to engage in new policies and actions that change its course from damaging and counterproductive militarism to one which sees the EU and its Member States collectively and coherently strengthening their commitment to multilatersality of human rightssm and diplomacy;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas this report first reviews the VP/HR’s annual CFSP report and subsequently complements it with Parliament’s positions on the CFSP objectives in 2025; whereas in so doing, the report expands particularly on (1) the global consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, (2) conflict and peace in the Middle East, (3) cooperation with like-minded partners and (4) the general visibility of EU action abroadon (1) working towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, (2) working towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, (3) international cooperation; whereas Parliament’s forward- looking CFSP position is ultimately underlined by key demands concerning the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the parliamentary oversight of the MFF;
Amendment 103 #
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Amendment 115 #
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Amendment 127 #
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– the progress in the Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue, especially in the areas of freedom of movement and energy; regrets the lack of progress in the implementation of the path to normalisation and calls for efforts to be made and capacity to be put into normalising relations and developing the EU-facilitated dialogue;
Amendment 131 #
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Amendment 135 #
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Amendment 143 #
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Amendment 156 #
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Amendment 174 #
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– the ongoing attempts by Armenia and Azerbaijan to normalise their relations; encourages them to sigcontinued negotiations on a comprehensive peace agreement without delay, and the broad involvement of civil society of all kinds in such negotiations;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Condemns in particularDeeply regrets:
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
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– the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the increasing Russian attacks against civilian targets and civilian infrastructure withinin the Ukraine; dem war, ands that Russia and its proxy forces cease all military action and that the Russian leadership immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine and any other country whose territory, or pe lack of initiatives to help bring peace to Ukraine through negotiation and diplomacy and to help its devastated citizenry rebuild after yearts thereof, it unlawfully occupiesof war;
Amendment 201 #
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Amendment 212 #
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Amendment 228 #
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– 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 and caused a catastrophic humanitarian situationloss of civilian lives in the attacks on 7 October 2023; the staggering loss of life and unprecedented destruction wrought by Israel in Gaza and the continuous escalation of war in the Middle East; stresses the need for an urgent ceasefire, the release of hostages and a long-term and just diplomatic settlement;
Amendment 250 #
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Amendment 257 #
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Amendment 264 #
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Amendment 276 #
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Amendment 293 #
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Amendment 308 #
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Amendment 332 #
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– 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 odds with EU priorities under the CFSP;
Amendment 350 #
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– the urgency for the EU and the Turkish Government to move forward toward a mutual reflection process which leads to a mutually beneficial, more dynamic and strategicproductive partnership, considering the key role played by Türkiye in the region and its significance as a NATO ally;
Amendment 358 #
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Amendment 369 #
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Amendment 379 #
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Amendment 395 #
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Amendment 413 #
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– the fact that the Arctic is of geostrategic importance as regards the expansion of possible maritime routes, access to natural resources, climate conservation, territorial claims, inter alia due to Russian military expansion in the High North, and the freedom and safety of navigation;
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Addressing the global consequences of the Russian war of aggression againstneed for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the EU’s response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is being closely watched by autocratic actorswar in Ukraine is being watched around the world and willhas haved a decisive influence in shaping their behaviournegative effect on how the EU is perceived on the international stage;
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the EU and its Member States to provide humanitarian assistance, military support, economic and financial aid and political support in every possible way until Ukraine’s victory in order to ultimately stop Russia’s war of aggression and allow Ukraine to liberate all its people and re-establish full control within its internationally recognised borders; underlines in particular the urgent need to provide Ukraine with increased air defence capacities to defend its critical energy infrastructure ahead of the forthcoming winter, and calls on the Member States to immediately lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons systems delivered to Ukraine against legitimate military targets on Russian territory and to advocate for, facilitate and work towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine through a negotiated settlement;
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Unwaveringly supports the 10- point peace plan put forward by Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and recalls that any initiative aimed at ending the Russian war of aggression needs to be based on input provided by Ukraine and ultimatelyRecalls that any initiative aimed at ending the war in Ukraine needs to be accepted by the Ukrainian people;
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that Ukraine, as a victim of aggression, has the legitimate right to self-defence in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter; calls on the VP/HR, the Commission the Council and the Member States concerned to enable effective Ukrainian countermeasures against Russia; recalls that Russia has violated international law and that the full seizure of the frozen Russian assets is an appropriate step towards enforcing Russia’s obligation to abide by international law, and to compensate Ukraine and other injured parties for the losses caused by Russia’s war of aggressionreiterates that the UN Charter also begins with the call to ‘save future generations from the scourge of war’, and thus obliges all states to support and encourage efforts towards peace; recalls the obligations of EU member states in that regard;
Amendment 520 #
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Amendment 528 #
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Amendment 536 #
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Amendment 560 #
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Amendment 564 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 15
15. Affirms the right of Israel to defend itself as enshrined in and constrained by international law; cCalls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and a subsequently imminentediate and permeanent 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 lawin Gaza and Lebanon;
Amendment 610 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses concern about rising tensions in the Middle East and the destabilising role that the Iranian regime and its network of non-state actors play in the region; uUrges all parties to show maximum restraint, commit to de- escalation and refrain from any further escalation, as a regional conflict must be avoided at all costs; calls upon the VP/HR and the Member States to continue and step up their diplomatic efforts with international partners, including with the Gulf countries, in order to encourage urgent de-escalation and meaningful dialogue;
Amendment 623 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 630 #
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Amendment 653 #
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Amendment 667 #
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Amendment 695 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Incentivisingternational cooperation with like- minded partners
Amendment 700 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that the world is becoming more multipolar and is concerned that it is becoming 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 instrcircumventalised; stresses that this trend puts the EU e need for a genuine a delicate position, which balances the need to appeal for a broad and inclusive concept of multilateralism while prioritising cooperation with selected, like-minded partners at the same timend committed global multilateralism;
Amendment 727 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses, in this context, that the geopolitical context in which the EU is operating remains marked by radical uncertainty and a shift from cooperation to competition; observes with concern how all types of interaction are being weaponised and notes that this trend impairs international cooperation at a time when global transitions need to accelerate in order to effectively address global challenges; recalls that the EU cannot afford to turn inwards and must remain open and engaged in the worlde EU’s own moves in this direction and deeply regrets them;
Amendment 729 #
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; demands that Parliament be duly involved and informed in such reflections;
Amendment 737 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 752 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the close relationship with non-EU western European countries and, in particular, the excellent cooperation in certain areas of EU external action; urges the Commission to modernise and deepen bilateral relations between the EU and Switzerland; stresses the importance of fostering even stronger relations with Norway; calls for a swift signature of the Association Agreement between the EU and Andorra and San Marino;
Amendment 757 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates that a peaceful, stable and rules-based and stable Indo-Pacific is of vital European interest; encourages, to this end, closer foreign, security and defence policy ties with like-minded partners 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, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan;
Amendment 768 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls, in this context, the deep and comprehensive partnership the EU enjoys with Japan, which should serve as a role model for a fruitful bilateral partnership that allows effective policy- shaping in multilateral contexts; notes that the EU and Japan are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2024 and strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally in the 50 years to come; acknowledges the fundamental role of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) in their relationship at a time of geopolitical upheaval; encourages both sides to demonstrate the required political will to ratify the SPA, in particular the remaining EU Member States that have not yet done soNotes that the EU and Japan are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2024 and strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally in the 50 years to come;
Amendment 774 #
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-dimensionala fact and requires a considered and astute response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a numberrange of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while 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 791 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 806 #
Motion for a resolution
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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 engagement and cooperation with ASEAN and working towards a comprehensive strategic partnershipSupports seeking the peaceful resolution of disputes and the pursuit of maritime cooperation in order to facilitate regional stability in the South China Sea;
Amendment 814 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and Indiaboth the EU and India have a shared interest in ensuring securitypeace, prosperity and sustainable development; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda;
Amendment 816 #
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 based on mutual respect;
Amendment 839 #
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 regUrges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relation,s with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rightspartners Latin America, based on mutual respect;
Amendment 857 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 867 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 36
36. Believes simultaneously in the significance of building new alliances, in good faith, with, inter alia with the countries in oEurope’s neighbourhood as well as in the ‘Global South’, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships;
Amendment 879 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Amendment 904 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;
Amendment 919 #
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Amendment 948 #
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Amendment 958 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 43 – introductory part
43. Underlines the EU’s missions and operations abroad for promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world; calls on the VP/HRNotes the ongoing work of the VP/HR in regard to:
Amendment 962 #
Motion for a resolution
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