5 Amendments of Inés AYALA SENDER related to 2015/2276(INI)
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the Union should improve space-based communication, situational awareness, precision navigation and Earth observation capabilities, and ensure European non-dependence as regards critical space technologies and access to space; in this connection urges the Commission and the Member States to guarantee the autonomy of the EU as regards space structures, while providing the resources necessary for that purpose; takes the view that this aim is vitally important for civilian activities (in Western countries it is estimated that between 6 and 7% of GDP is dependent on satellite positioning and navigation technology) and for security and defence;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is convinced that the EU-US relationship in the field of security and defence policy should be further developed; considers that EU-US cooperation on future space-based capabilities and services for security and defence purposes would be mutually beneficial; notes the work undertaken towards the third US Offset Strategy; urges the Union to take this development into account when preparing its own Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy, and to include space-based capabilities for security and defence within the remit of that strategy; invites the VP/HR to discuss with defence ministers the strategic approach to be taken, and to inform Parliament as that debate unfolds; emphasises, nevertheless, that the need to guarantee the independence of the EU as regards access to special information was made clear during the Balkans war, when the quality of GPS signals was affected by decisions taken by the US military;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Emphasises that where space is concerned, and given its strategic importance, the onus with regard to investment efforts must be on the public sector; takes the view that the high costs of developing space programmes and infrastructure mean that the only way of ensuring the viability of such projects is through decisive public sector efforts to channel private initiatives;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the process and plans for the development of new European launcher Ariane 6, and considers the development of this launcher to be crucial for the long-term viability and independence of the European space programmes that serve defence and security purposes; is firmly of the opinion that maintaining the predominant position of European launchers must be a strategic European objective at a time when new competitors are emerging that are backed up strongly by competitive funding models; takes the view that in order to achieve that objective, appropriate structural, legislative and funding changes need to be made to foster the development of innovative, competitive projects at European level; advocates, among other issues, innovation in the reuse of components, as this represents a significant step forwards in terms of both efficiency and sustainability;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that the Union should encourage all actors in the technology and know-how supply chains to turn their attention to space-based capabilities and services for security and defence, and should promote the development of innovative applications and new business ideas in this area, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized companies and on developing entrepreneurship in this sector; firmly believes that the public sector must provide incentives for the creation of specialist incubators and funds designed to provide financing for innovative start- ups so as to ensure that the high costs of space research do not hinder the emergence of innovative projects; calls for a plan for the use of dual-use space technologies in the space sector, aimed at contributing to the development of the European military industry and to greater competition;