2 Amendments of Ana GOMES related to 2015/2113(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that a sufficient, secure, stable, affordable energy supply can only be achieved when energy and external policy go hand in hand, which means that the EU must frame its energy policy also in the scope of its foreign policy objectives and strategic interests, namely when it comes to the relations with third countries, and to make it consistent with development, security and trade policies across the external policy spectrum;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice at the international level, to resist divide-and- rule tactics by external suppliers and to prevent political pressure being exerted by blocking energy supply routes; warns, however, of the dangers of pursuing a diplomatic approach that purposefully silences abuse and violence-sponsoring by certain regimes in energy supplying countries; reminds, therefore, that an effective and consistent foreign policy of the Union must be underscored by the core principles and values of democracy, human rights and freedom;