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REPORT on military mobility PDF (402 KB) DOC (67 KB)
Amendments (26)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
– having regard to the joint communication from the Commission and the VP/HR of 10 November 2017 on improving militarydual (civil and defence) mobility in the European Union (JOIN(2017)0041),
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the joint communication from the Commission and the VP/HR of 28 March 2018 on the Action Plan on Military Mdual (civil and defence) mobility (JOIN(2018)0005),
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas effective militarydual (civil and defence) mobility can only be achieved with the full involvement and commitment of all Member States, in a manner consistent with relevant EU-level initiatives;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU has substantial policies and tools at its disposal to help Member States meet their militarydual (civil and defence) mobility needs and international commitments;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Commission and the VP/HR published an Action Plan on Military Mdual (civil and defence) mobility on 28 March 2018, which provides a timetable for steps to be taken by the EU and its Member States; whereas implementation has commenced with the identification of common militarydefence requirements for militarydual (civil and defence) mobility within and beyond the EU and the presentation of a proposal for funding militarydual (civil and defence) mobility via the Connecting Europe Facility in the next MFF;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas a PESCO project on militarydual (civil and defence) mobility has been launched with a view to complementing the activities of the Commission and the VP/HR; whereas a further PESCO project on a network of logistic hubs in Europe and support to operations should complement this effort; whereas Member States have furthermore made commitments on militarydual (civil and defence) mobility as part of the more binding commitments required by the PESCO protocol;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the European Defence Agency is running several projects in the field of militarydual (civil and defence) mobility, on diplomatic clearances and on EU multi- modal transport hubs, as well as the recently established ad hoc programmes on cross-border movement permission procedures and on harmonising customs- related mdual (civil and defence) mobilitary requirements;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas militarydual (civil and defence) mobility has recently been identified as a priority area for EU-NATO cooperation in the common set of proposals for the implementation of the joint declaration, and has been reaffirmed as a priority in the new joint declaration and in the Brussels Declaration on Transatlantic Security and Solidarity; whereas NATO has transmitted to the EU its standards relating to militarydual (civil and defence) mobility, including NATO’s generic parameters for transport infrastructure;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that militarydual (civil and defence) mobility is a central strategic tool enabling the EU and NATOuropean Union to pursue theirits security and defence interests effectively and in a complementary manner andwith other organisations such as NATO, and that it should not be limited only to physical, legal and infrastructural obstacles; welcomes the fact that militarydual (civil and defence) mobility has recently gained a substantial level of attention from all relevant actors; notes that it enhances our preparedness and increases our deterrence posture in the face of potential adversaries and crisis situations, while helping to achieve the EU level of ambition in defence and security policy, including strategic autonomy;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the introduction of the Action Plan on dual (civil and defence) mobility in the Union is part of the major objective of improving mobility in the EU, and at the same time of responding to the logistics and mobility challenges set out in the CSDP; to that end, it is vital to harmonise cross-border standards and customs regulations, as well as administrative and legislative procedures. The role of EU joint ventures is vital for the harmonisation of administrative and legislative procedures, both for the CEF and for the Action Plan on dual (civil and defence) mobility; it is to be hoped that dual (civil and defence) mobility will have positive effects on the development of the CEF by helping in budget matters and to meet new and future needs;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that achieving militarydual (civil and defence) mobility in Europe is an undertaking derived first and foremost from the expressed commitment and political will of Member States, while the EU should contribute by guiding the process by setting a framework for requirements, providing funding, fostering cooperation and providing fora for an exchange of best practices, information and experiences involving both civilian and militarydefence authorities; emphasises that effective militarydual (civil and defence) mobility will benefit all Member States by enhancing their connectivity in both military and civiliancivilian and defence spheres;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the importance of promoting intersectoral cooperation (synergies) between the Member States in order to develop dual mobility that is efficient, interoperable, safe, multimodal, smart and sustainable and which meets the new challenges of the digitisation of transport (auto-motion and connectivity) and of reliably fulfilling the EU's obligations and responsibilities in the field of dual (civil and defence) logistics, given its role as a global player;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly supports the Council’s call for Member States to develop national plans for militarydual (civil and defence) mobility by the end of 2019 and to give their implementation high priority; welcomes the other measures agreed in the Council conclusions in the context of the EU Global Strategy of 25 June 2018, and urges the Member States to meet the deadlines set therein; emphasises that successful efforts to foster militarydual (civil and defence) mobility would enable Member States to effectively pursue both their national and collective European defence planning and efficient participation in joint exercises, training and CSDP missions and operations;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the type of missions which would most benefit from increased militarydual (civil and defence) mobility in the EU and beyond are in the field of collective defence; stresses in this context that progress in this field will help those EU Member States that are also NATO members to meet their Article 5 commitments; recognises, however, that, under Article 42(7) TEU, EU Member States also have an unequivocal obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power if a Member State is the victim of armed aggression on its territory, consistent with commitments under NATO;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the complex nature of the challenge, involving, among other aspects, questions of infrastructure construction, common standards, transport regulations, customs, taxes, and movement permissions, as well as all levels of government from municipal administrations to international organisations; calls in this regard for enabling frameworks to bring together both militarydefence and civilian actors at all levels to discuss the relevant issues and thus ensure added value and effective coordination and implementation;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to promote support measures for the harmonisation of cross-border and customs regulations and for administrative and legislative procedures (i.e. cross-border authorisations, diplomatic clearances), with the aim of establishing a pan-EU regulatory framework for dual (civil and defence mobility); welcomes the fact that the Commission has undertaken to explore options for standardising and simplifying customs procedures by the end of 2018; highlights that institutional cooperation among the Member States, organisations and agencies involved is key to ensuring the harmonisation of legislation in the EU;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that operating in such a complex environment creates numerous difficulties with regard to duplication and coordination, which could fundamentally threaten the overall project if not adequately managed; despite this, acknowledges that projects have already been run in the EU in the transport sector on the basis of dual cooperation, such as the Single Sky; calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure a more efficient framework for cooperation;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses therefore that an understanding of the common strategic purpose and, the development of a common plan and cooperation among Member States is absolutely vital for success; welcomes in this context the Action Plan on Military Mdual (civil and defence) mobility, which outlines concrete steps for different institutional actors and EU Member States;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that in order to achieve optimum dual (civil and defence) mobility, Member States must cooperation and invest in the joint training of administrative and institutional staff and of defence sector staff (i.e. regulating logistics and mobility in the transport of hazardous goods, cooperation in the field of multi-modal logistics, communication, etc.);
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the progress made in the development of militarydefence requirements for militarydual (civil and defence) mobility within and beyond the EU, in particular for infrastructure, and welcomes the close involvement of Member States at all stages of the process, as well as the input provided by NATO;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the Commission proposal on the use of the Connecting Europe Facility and the substantial funds envisaged for dual-use military(civil and defence) mobility projects to ensure that infrastructure is adjusted to take into account militarydual (civil and defence) mobility needs; notes that these dual-use projects will also be of considerable benefit for civilian use;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the value of potential proposals on regulating the transport of dangerous goods for militarydual (civil and defence) use, updating the EU customs code, and adapting VAT rules;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the exchange of information and best practices between militarydefence and civilian actors in this regard, and emphasises the need to work jointly to establish common ground for regulating the transport of dangerous goods for military usthe dual (civil and defence) use of infrastructure;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises in this context that the PESCO project on militarydual (civil and defence) mobility could constitute a useful tool for coordinating the efforts of Member States envisaged in the Action Plan, as well as other activities beyond the EU’s immediate competences; believes that this division of labour, accompanied by proper coordination, is vital if the PESCO project is to provide added value; welcomes also the more binding commitments on simplifying cross-border militarydual (civil and defence) transport made in the PESCO notification;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that, ultimately, the EU can only supplement Member States’ efforts; stresses that success is fundamentally relies on Member States’ acceptance of and ability to implement a whole-of-government approach to tackle the relevant issues; underlines the importance of the political commitment of Member States to making effective militarydual (civil and defence) mobility in the EU and beyond a reality;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the new joint declaration on EU-NATO cooperation and the Brussels Declaration on Transatlantic Security and Solidarity and the emphasis that both place on militarydual (civil and defence) mobility issues; welcomes also NATO’s new initiatives, particularly the Enablement Plan for SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility; notes, however, that parts of the Enablement Plan appear to overlap with similar EU initiatives;