Activities of Cem ÖZDEMIR
Plenary speeches (48)
The review of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (debate)
Resettlement of Guantánamo prisoners - Alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners (debate)
EU-United States summit
Turkey's 2007 progress report (debate)
Illegal immigration, external action of the European Union and Frontex (debate)
(A6-0503/2007, Cem Özdemir) An EU Strategy for Central Asia (vote)
An EU Strategy for Central Asia (debate)
An EU Strategy for Central Asia (debate)
Multiannual framework for the Fundamental Rights Agency for 2007-2012 (debate)
EUROMED (debate)
Secret detentions and unlawful inter-state transfers involving member states of the Council of Europe (reports Fava and Marty) (debate)
Fight against terrorism (debate)
Improving the method for consulting Parliament in procedures relating to enlargement of the euro area – Adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008 – Adoption by Malta of the single currency on 1 January 2008 (debate)
Explanations of vote
External dimension of the area of freedom, security and justice (continuation of debate)
Kashmir: present situation and future prospects (debate)
Common Foreign and Security Policy 2005 (debate)
Missing persons in Cyprus (debate)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (debate)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (continuation of vote)
New PNR agreement SWIFT (debate)
Enlargement strategy and main challenges 2006-2007 – The institutional aspects of the European Union’s capacity to integrate the new Member States (debate)
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights – Fundamental Rights Agency: activities under Title VI of the EU Treaty (debate)
Turkey's progress towards accession (debate)
Use of passenger personal data Agreement with the USA on the use of Passenger Name Record data (debate)
Extraordinary rendition (debate)
Situation of the prisoners in Guantánamo (debate)
EU-US Transatlantic Partnership Agreement – EU-US economic relations (debate)
Situation in south-east Turkey (debate)
2005 enlargement strategy paper (debate)
The Human Rights and Democracy Clause (debate)
European Neighbourhood Policy (vote)
European Neighbourhood Policy
Presumed use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners
Opening of negotiations with Turkey - Additional Protocol to the EEC-Turkey Association Agreement
Procedures in Member States for granting and withdrawing refugee status
The role of women in Turkey
Transatlantic relations
Legal and illegal migration and the integration of migrants
Situation in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia
Action Plan on the The Hague programme ‘Freedom, security and justice in the European Union’
EU relations with the Mediterranean region
Anti-Semitism and racism
Transatlantic relations
Asylum procedure and protection in regions of origin
Turkey's progress towards accession
Turkish Cypriot community
EU–India relations
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on an EU Strategy for Central Asia PDF (249 KB) DOC (178 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Proposal for a Council regulation establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Written declarations (2)
Amendments (59)
Amendment 3 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas whenever the EU has spoken with one voice it has enjoyed substantial authority, achieved tangible results and exercised considerable influence on the course of events, an influence commensurate with its economic power,
Amendment 6 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in order to be an effective playerimprove the effectiveness and consistency of its action on a global stage, the EU needs, first and foremost, the foreign policy tools provided for by the Lisbon Treaty; whereas, none the less, all the practical possibilities offered by the current treaties, coupled with a strong common political will, should be used to strengthen the institutional coherence of the EU’s external action,
Amendment 9 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that the CFSP must be underpinned and guided by the values which the European Union and its Member States cherish, notably democracy, the rule of law and respect for the dignity of the human person, for human rights and for fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that the European Union can make an impact only if it speaks with one voice, if it is equipped with appropriate instruments and if it is granted the robust democratic legitimacy which results also from parliamentary scrutiny; believes in this respect that the committees on foreign affairs and defence of the Member States’ national parliaments should meet regularly, under the auspices of the European Parliament, in order to scrutinise the main developments in the CFSP; takes the view that fresh efforts should be made to raise the awareness of European citizens with regard to the CFSP;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that, rather than contenting itself with providing an exhaustive catalogue of the activities carried out, the Council’s annual report should provide the opportunity to establish a dialogue with the European Parliament aimed at developing a more strategic approach to the CFSP, based on the identification of the main challenges, and defining priorities and objectives for future action in line with the resources and means available;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the coming months provide a unique opportunity for the EU to work out a new transatlantic agenda with the incoming US administration, covering strategic issues of common concern, such as a new global order based on stronger and more effective multilateral organisations and the restoration of international law, the financial crisis, the establishment of a deep and comprehensive transatlantic market, climate change, energy security, nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, the situation in the Middle East, Iran and Afghanistan, the fight against terrorism and organised crime, and the Millennium Development Goals;
Amendment 28 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the CFSP should continue to focus on the promotion of human rights, support for multilateral organisations and international law, the fight against terrorism, non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament, climate change and energy security, since these issues directly relate to the concerns of European citizens;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 33 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Council to pursue with determination the recommendations made by Parliament for the development of a common European external energy policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in negotiations with energy suppliers and transit countries and defending EU common interests, by developing effective energy diplomacy and more efficient mechanisms for responding to crisis situations and, finally, by ensuring the diversification of energy supplies and energy resources, notably sources of renewable energy;
Amendment 36 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes also that the war in Georgia confirms the need to develop, within the framework of the revision of the ESS, EU preventive diplomacy, matched by adequate crisis prevention tools and contingency plann, notably the Stability Instrument, contingency planning and reliable long-term funding;
Amendment 46 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is opposed to a prematurExpresses its concern at the possible disengagement on the part of the international community from Bosnia and Herzegovina; believes that no date, not even an indicative one, should be fixed for the closure of the office of the High Representative and the withdrawal of EUFOR Althea, since such closure and withdrawal can only take place in full agreement with the Bosnian authorities and once Bosnia and Herzegovina finally becomes a stable, well-functioning State;
Amendment 48 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Takes note of the decision of some of the countries in the Western Balkans to lodge complaints or seek advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice on bilateral disputes; takes the view that the EU should make every effort to assist and facilitate the negotiations between the parties with a view to reaching a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the pending issues, thus enhancing the European perspective of the whole region; calls on those Member States which are party to such disagreements to maintain an open- minded and constructive attitude as regards the possible accession of the other parties;
Amendment 52 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out, however, that in the South Caucasus such a partnership can only be successful if a comprehensive agreement is reached on the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict; calls on the Council, therefore, to redouble its efforts to step up the dialogue between the parties concerned and to make concrete progress on the way to a lasting settlement;
Amendment 54 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Commends the French Presidency of the Council for ensuring that the European Union has played a key role in bringing an end to the war in Georgia; calls on the Union, and in particular on its Special Representative, to uphold the principle of Georgia’s territorial integrity, whilst endeavouring to reach a settlement which provides for efficient mechanisms for the safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees and for effective monitoring of the region’s security;
Amendment 58 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that the EU’s partnership with Russia must be based on a coherent strategy and a clear commitment by both sides to acting in full respect for international law; in line with the European Council Presidency conclusions of 1 September and 15-16 October 2008, underlines that Russia must comply with the commitments it entered into under the agreements of 12 August and 8 September 2008; is convinced, therefore, that there can be no normalisation of relations until Russia allows international observers to monitor the situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and fully complies with the terms of the 6-point plantakes the view that no strategic partnership is possible if the values of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law are not fully shared and respected; calls on the Council to place those values at the core of the ongoing negotiations for a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement;
Amendment 66 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the lack of substantial progress in the Middle East peace process and warns of the paucity of time available till the expiry of the deadline agreed at the Annapolis Conference; believes that the European Union should assume a strong and visible political role in the region, commensurate with the financial resources it has made available with regard, in particular, to the urgent and dramatic issue of the humanitarian crisis in the Occupied Territories; calls on the Council to give the High Representative for CFSP a clear mandate which should include efforts towards achieving reconciliation in Palestinian society and also contacts and coordination with other regional actors;
Amendment 70 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is satisfied with the progress achieved at the EUROMED Ministerial Summit in Marseilles in further defining the institutional framework of the Union for the Mediterranean; is of the opinion that human rights, peace and security concerns in the Mediterranean region cannot be pursued in isolation and that, in order to be successful, the fight against terrorism and illegal migration should be integrated into the Union’s broader range of development and cooperation policies;
Amendment 74 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU to develop a more effective and comprehensive relationship with Iran which, besides dealing with the nuclear issue, covers also trade and energy cooperation, regional stability and, last but not least, good governance and respect for human rights; believes that such enhanced cooperation needs to be underpinned by an EU permanent representation in Tehran;
Amendment 78 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that the EU should promote a new approach to Afghanistan and should coordinate with the new US administration, opening the door for a negotiated settlement and focusing more on the rule of law, good governance, the provision of basic services, economic development and the promotion of real alternatives to opium production;
Amendment 79 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Deplores the decision of the Chinese authorities to end the talks with the representatives of the Dalai Lama, and reminds them the undertakings given after the tragic events of March 2008 before the Olympic Games; once again calls on the Council to appoint a special envoy for Tibetan issues in order to follow the situation closely and to facilitate the resumption of dialogue between the parties;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the annual action programmes in the fields of democracy, the rule of law and human rights to be pursued more ambitiously in line with the objectives set up in the ENP Action Plans; believes that more should be done to persuade the partner governments to commit themselves to action in those fields;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the necessity to define clear, concrete and measurable objectives within all new ENP Action Plans under negotiation; underlines the necessary interdependence between all chapters of these Action Plans in view of moving forward towards progress in all chapters without discrimination; in this respect, reiterates its call for a global Human Rights and Democracy Policy gathering all existing instruments in this field;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for a country-specific approach with regard to political conditionality; emphasises the importance of the independence of the judiciary as a factor underlying conditionality; considers therefore that an in-depth and thorough evaluation of all "Justice" projects financed under this instrument should be made public and be provided to the EP;
Amendment 34 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need for enhanced cooperation on the part of the ENPI countries with the EU agencies and increased opportunities for the ENPI countries to participate in the Community programmes, provided that the objectives of the ENP Action Plans have been fulfilled;
Amendment 36 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for greater emphasis to be placed on increased mobility and people-to-people contacts, particularly in the areas of education, research and development, business and political dialogue; supports urgent action to reduce visa fees for nationals and residents of all ENPI countries;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that the recent geopolitical developments in the EU's Eastern neighbourhood underscore the importance of developing the ENP further by adapting it better to the needs of the partners, including an enhanced EU involvement in the Black Sea region and an ambitious Eastern Partnership; stresses the need to speed up, in relation to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in particular, the establishment of a free trade zone as soon as partner countries are ready and the need to finalise as soon as possible steps towards visa freedom with the EU; points out that the frozen conflicts represent an obstacle to the full development of the ENP with regard to the South Caucasus and calls on the Council to engage more actively in the conflict resolution;
Amendment 63 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that the financial envelope for Belarus needs to be increased andreviewed to see whether cooperation can be broadened to cover areas beyond energy, the environment and migration, with a view to pursuing the policy of re-engagement initiated by the Council in September 2008; underlines the need for effective political conditionality and for guarantees that the assistance will have an immediate positive impact on citizens and will not be misused by the authorities against their political opponents;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that in the context of the Cooperation with Developing Middle Eastern (DCI) countries, particularly concerning Iraq and Iran, the stepping up of scholarship programmes and city twinning could have beneficial effects for mutual rapprochement;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. NotWelcomes the increase in funding proposed for the Instrument for Stability; emphasises, however, that the criteria for allocating funds under that instrument need to be further developed, in order to make them more transparent and to ensure that resources are channelled in a consistent way to real priorities; reiterates that Parliament is to be involved in the development and specification of the relevant criteria; draws attention to the redundancy of the separate preparatory action on the Conflict Prevention Network, which should be abandoned and the financial means transferred to the Peace Building Partnership within the Stability Instrument;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out with concern the growing world food crisis and the effects of climate change; urges the Commission and the Council to reflect on itsthe possible consequences for global security, and underlines the need for the EU to be able to react to this situation and related speculations, and to meet its commitments in respect of the supply of food aid and disaster response to developing countries;
Amendment 1 #
2008/0067(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
- having regard to its resolution of 20 February 2008 on an EU Strategy for Central Asia, and in particular paragraphs 21, 22, and 64 thereof,
Amendment 2 #
2008/0067(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The five countries of Central Asia are eligible in principle for EIB financing on a case by case basis in accordance with Council Decision 2006/1016/EC.
Amendment 4 #
2008/0067(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) There is an acknowledged need for EIB lending in Central Asia to focus on energy supply and energy transport projects which serve EU energy interests.
Amendment 10 #
2008/0067(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Turkmenistan should become eligible in practice for Community guarantees only once it has made progress in relation to clear benchmarks regarding respect for human rights as specified in the European Parliament resolution of 20 February 2008 on an EU strategy for Central Asia. Uzbekistan should not be eligible in practice for consideration until EU sanctions are lifted.
Amendment 11 #
2008/0067(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Account needs to be taken of the specific problems encountered by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in terms of stability issues arising from problems linked to energy acquisition.
Amendment 12 #
2008/0067(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) Lending activities should support the EU's policy objective to promote stability in the region in addition to the necessary support for energy supply and energy transport projects which serve EU energy interests.
Amendment 3 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view, nevertheless, that the EU's role in the world is not commensurate to its potential and to the expectations of European public opinion, due to the unwillingness of the Member States to adopt the necessary and indispensable reforms aimed at enhancing the effectiveness, coherence and accountability of its foreign policy;
Amendment 5 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out, in this regard, that the EU's strong energy dependence on non- democratic countries deeply undermines the coherence, assertiveness and sustainability of its common foreign policy;
Amendment 16 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that Parliament should more systematically adopt positions on each successive stage of CFSP and ESDP decision–making; recommends that, in order to enhance their democratic legitimacy, common positions and joint actions should where appropriate take into account and contain references to those positions adopted by Parliament;
Amendment 24 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Proposes that priority be given in 2008 to a limited number of subjects which better relate to the concerns of European citizens and to their expectations as regards the role to be played by the Union in international affairs; takes the view that those subjects are: security including energy security, crisis management, conflict prevention and conflict resolution, climate change, migration management, human rights and civil liberties, and that they complement the priorities and objectives pursued by the Community's external action; in this context, welcomes the report by the Commission and the High Representative to the Council on climate change and international security;
Amendment 33 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is of the opinion that the ESS should be updated and reviewed, especially with a view to addressing the most pressing security challenges and making human security and the "responsibility to protect" its guiding principles;
Amendment 43 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the view that the importance of the foreign policy dimension of energy security, including the Union's dependence on energy and other strategic supplies from unstable or undemocratic countries and regions, will continue to increase in 2008; recommends wide-ranging diversification of energy sources and energy transport routes and increased energy efficiency as well as solidarity in energy policy among EU Member States; deplores the use of energy by third parties as a political instrument and the uncoordinated signing of bilateral energy agreements by Member States, which undermine the interests and call into question the strategic projects of the EU as a whole and of other Member States; reiterates its call for the creation of the post of High Official for Foreign Energy Policy under the authority of the future double- hatted High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, with responsibility for coordinating the Union's activities in this field;
Amendment 48 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates that terrorism constitutes one of the main threats to the EU’'s security but that the fight against terrorism must be conducted with due respect for the universal values of democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the protection thereof, in close cooperation with international partners and in keeping with the strategy laid down by the United Nations; notes the rulings of the Court of First Instance stating that the European Union terrorist list system in its present form violates basic legal standards and fundamental human rights, and calls on the Council and the Commission to thoroughly revise the practice, to issue an assessment of whether the terrorist list system is useful, and to introduce a joint initiative through the EU members of the Security Council for a revision of the UN terrorist list system;
Amendment 71 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that stability in the Western Balkans should be the top priority for the EU in 2008, in line with the Council's view as set out in its Annual Report for 2006; therefore attaches the utmost importance to the redoubling of efforts to bring the Western Balkans closer to the EU, including the introduction of a visa-free regime, the stepping-up of regional cooperation in areas such as trade, transport, energy, and the participation of Western Balkans countries in Community programmes; believes that these steps would facilitate and underpin those countries' preparations for EU accession, in line with the Thessaloniki Agenda; stresses the importance of involving civil society in the accession process;
Amendment 79 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Refers to the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council held on 18 February 2008, in which the Council noted the adoption by the Kosovo Assembly on 17 February 2008 of a resolution declaring Kosovo to be independent and in which the Council also stated that Member States will decide in accordance with national practiceregrets the failure of the Council to reach a common position on such and international law on their relations with Kosovomportant issue;
Amendment 84 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes the view that the EULEX mission in Kosovo shouldmust safeguard the interests of national minorities as provided for by the Ahtisaari plan in order to preserve the multi-ethnic character of the territory, protect the cultural, religious and historical heritage, consolidate the rule of law and promote economic development;
Amendment 89 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Takes the view, in this regard, that in order to enhance the credibility and the effectiveness in the ENP the EU should engage more actively in crisis management and conflict resolution with regard, in particular, to so-called frozen conflicts; regrets, in this respect, the lack of any progress as regards the peace processes and calls on the Council to step up the assistance to the countries concerned with a view to becoming more deeply involved and facilitating the dialogue between the parties;
Amendment 101 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the need to strengthen the transatlantic link and further intensify contacts with the United States through a new Transatlantic Partnership Agreement, the potential of which should be exploited in full, including on issues such as human rights, the rule of law in international relations, peace and disarmament;
Amendment 105 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Also considers it important that during 2008 the Union should review its relations with Russia on a new basis of a balanced, wide-ranging partnership, encompassing international challenges, trade and energy, but also including human rights and respect for democracy; recalls in this regard that a genuine strategic partnership must be based on shared values; calls in this regard on the Commission to highlight in the guidelines for negotiation with the Russian Federation of the new agreement, which will replace the present Partnership and Cooperation Agreement that expired at the end of 2007, the importance of placing democracy, human rights and freedom of expression at the core of future relations and establishing a clear mechanism to monitor the implementation of all the clauses of such an agreement;
Amendment 110 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Acknowledges the right of every country that has ratified the Non- Proliferation Treaty to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; however, strongly opposes the production and dissemination of weapons of mass destruction; in this connection, fully supports the Union's two–track approach aimed at persuading Iran to comply with IAEA prescriptions and in line with the United Nations Security Council's resoluBelieves that the nuclear non- proliferation regime under the Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is in serious danger and calls on the Council and particularly the two Member States possessing nuclear weapons to bring forward a European initiative on the implementation of the disarmament obligations contained in Article VI of the NPT with regard, in particular, to the 2010 NPT review conference; strongly opposes the production and dissemination of weapons of mass destruction, which threatens to become a reality in an increasing number of countries due to the impossibility of clearly separating the use of nuclear technology for energy purposes and its use for weapons productions; callites oin the United States to join the EU–3 in direct negotiations with Iran; fully supports the United Nations Security Council's targeted sanctions against Iran; commends the efforts by the High Representative on behalfis context, in particular, the uncertainties as to the goals of Iran's nuclear programme; calls on Iran to be actively transparent in its relations with the IAEA and to seek to rebuild trust with the international community; calls ofn the EU, and by the United States, Russia and China, aimed at the initiation of negotiations on the nuclear issue with representatives of Iran; calls on Iran to be actively transparent in its relations with the IAEA and to seek to rebuild trust with the international communitymembers of the UN Security Council to refer the Iran issue back to the International Atomic Energy Agency and to start negotiations without preconditions; calls on the EU Member States to ban all exports of nuclear technology to any country that has not ratified the additional protocols to the NPT;
Amendment 114 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Believes that the EU could contribute to confidence-building vis-à-vis countries with which it has no contractual ties, or reduced contractual ties, by boosting people-to-people contacts, such as through town twinning or Erasmus Mundus programmes;
Amendment 119 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates that promoting international solidarity, stability, peace and democratic and economic development must continue to be among the priorities of the EU's policy towards Afghanistan in 2008;: stresses the need to restore security in Afghanistan, which cannot be achieved by military means alone; underlines that, to this end, it is equally vital to strengthen the police forces in order to establish the rule of law and to increase development efforts;: is concerned that insufficient coordination, both among the international community (and especially between the EU and NATO) and in relations with the Afghan authorities, seriously hampers the effectiveness of the activities on the ground; calls on all players to make efforts to improve thise situation; welcomes in this regard the appointment of Kai Eide as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan; calls for an end to all Operation Enduring Freedom missions;
Amendment 120 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Expects a rapid and comprehensive implementation of the Central Asia strategy; regrets that so far it has been limited mainly to energy projects and calls, therefore, for a shift in order to address the other priorities such as human security and environmental problems;
Amendment 122 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recommends that political and economic relations with China and ASEAN be deepened in 2008, on condition that substantial progress be made in the field of democracy and human rights, maintaining a constructive dialogue with the authorities in this connection, a fortiori in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics; regrets in this regard the lack of substantial results as regards the EU- China human rights dialogue; recognises ASEAN’s growing role as a force for regional stability and prosperity; believes that the EU and ASEAN have great potential for increased cooperation based in part on ASEAN's progress with regard to regional integration and in the fields of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 127 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Recalling the Aceh example, believes that the European Union could bring its peace-building and mediation capacities to bear in some of the remaining violent conflicts which are still impeding yet greater development in South Asia, notably Kashmir and Sri Lanka;
Amendment 144 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Invites the future High Representative/Vice–President of the Commission to build on the experience of the periodic appearances by High Representatives and by the External Relations Commissioner before Parliament in plenary and its Committee on Foreign Affairs and on the practice of informal meetings, in order to develop regular, systematic and substantive consultations with Parliament and its competent bodies, and to involve Parliament in the decision- making process so as to enhance the transparency and accountability of the main choices of the CFSP;
Amendment 147 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. RUnderlines the significant effect which the setting-up of the EEAS will have on the Union's external relations; stresses the need for transparency and democratic input into this process; recalls its right to be consulted on the establishment of the EEAS in accordance with Article 13a(3) of the EU Treaty; requests full association with the preparatory work in this regard; refers to its ongoing report on this matter;
Amendment 151 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Is of the opinion that parliamentary scrutiny is of crucial value for the ESDP; in this regard, invites the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to organise meetings with chairpersonselected members of the relevant Committee and Subcommittees on emerging crises or international security events, building on the current practice of informal joint meetings between members of the PSC and the chairpersons of Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs and of its Security and Defence and Human Rights Subcommittees;
Amendment 161 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon clearly improves the CFSP arrangements currently in force, thus raising the Union's international profile and enhancing its effectiveness; whereas, nevertheless, further efforts are needed in order to streamline the decision-making process as regards foreign policy with a view to overcoming the veto power and introducing qualified-majority voting,