20 Amendments of Cem ÖZDEMIR related to 2008/2241(INI)
Amendment 3 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 33 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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;