24 Amendments of Ana GOMES related to 2017/2271(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU-US partnership ishould be based on strong political, cultural, economic and historic links, on shared values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and on common goals, such as prosperity, security, open and integrated economies, social progress and inclusiveness, sustainable development and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and whereas both the US and the EU are democracies under the rule of law with functioning systems of checks and balances;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas in a global, complex and increasingly multipolar world, the EU and the US should continue to play key constructive roles by strengthening international law and jointly addressing regional conflicts and global challenges;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU remains fully committed to multilateralism, international law, human rights, democracy promotion and the promotion of shared values;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls and insists that the longstanding EU-US partnership ishould be based on sharing and promoting together common values including freedom, rule of law, peace, democracy, equality, social market economy, social justice and respect for human rights, including minority rights, as well as collective security; regrets that currently this is not the case, and that the US unilateral actions in international trade and security are increasingly jeopardising the rules-based international order and the European security;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the EU-US relationship is the fundamental guarantor for global stability and has been the cornerstone of our efforts to ensure peace and stability for our societies since the end of the Second World War, and stronger multilateral economic cooperation and trade; believes that the ‘America first’ policy will harm the interests of both the EU and the US;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the diverging views on addressing global issues and regional conflicts that have appearintensified since the election of President Trump; seeks clarity as to whether the transatlantic relationship, which was defined over decades, still has the same relevance today; stresses that the values-based overarching framework of our partnership is essential to securing the architecture of the global economy and security;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the EU and the US are each other’s most important partners and that unilateral moves serve only to weaken the transatlantic partnership, which has to be a partnership of equals;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Is deeply disturbed by the statement of the officials of the Trump administration expressing contempt for the EU and support for xenophobic, populist forces aiming at the destruction of the European project; considers such statements as hostile and incompatible with the spirit of the transatlantic partnership;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Insists that the EU and the US should continue playing key constructive roles by jointly addressing regional conflicts and global challenges based on the principles of international law; recalls the importance of multilateralism in tackling global issues and insists that these should be addressed in the relevant international forums; is therefore concerned that recent decisions of the US – disengagement from key international agreements, disenrollment from international forums and the fomenting of trade tensions – may diverge from these common values and put strain on the relationship;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note that other major world powers, such as Russia and China, have robust political and economic strategies, many of which may go against our values, and it is therefore essential to foster the EU-US partnership, to continue to promote our common values, including compliance with international law, and to set up a joint sanctions policy;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that security is multi- faceted and intertwined and that its definition not only covers military but also environmental, energy, trade, cyber and communications, health, development, humanitarian, etc. aspects; therefore underlines that a transatlantic trade agreement, balanced and mutually beneficial, would have an impact that would go far beyond trade and economic aspects; insists that security issues should be tackled jointly through a broad approach; in this context, is concerned aboutregrets with concern the budget cut decisions, for example the cuts on state building in Afghanistan and the 50 % US budget cut to development aid in Africa;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the EU to strengthen and speed up the European Defence Union with a view to creating more synergies in defence spendingbuilding capacities in the field of defence, ensuring the strategic autonomy of the EU in defence and security, as called for in the Global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy of 2016 and statements by European leaders, such as the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel; insists that more defence cooperation at EU level strengthens the European contribution within the NATO alliance and reinforces our transatlantic bond; supports, therefore, the recent efforts to step up the European defence architecture, including the European Defence Fund and the newly established Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO);
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for the EU and the US to enhance their cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and defence, without prejudice for the Union's strategic autonomy and self-defence;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that an important part of strengthening EU-US counter-terrorism efforts includes the protection of critical infrastructure as well as a comprehensive approach to fighting terrorism, also via coordination in global forums; reiterates the need to support mechanisms such as the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and other joint endeavours that can significantly contribute and make the difference in the fight against terrorism and extremism;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that enhanced cooperation regarding the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing is crucial, namely in the framework of the EU-US-TFTP Agreement that should be strengthened to include data on financial flows associated with foreign interference or illicit intelligence operations;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the strategic focus and invites the US to be involved in further joint efforts in the stabilisation of the Western Balkans;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU and the US to play a more active and effective role in the resolution of the conflict on Ukraine’ and Georgia's territory and to support all efforts for a lasting peaceful solution which respects the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Georgia and Ukraine;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that the EU is determined to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran as a key pillar of the international non-proliferation architecture, with relevance also for the North Korean question, and as a crucial element for the security and stability of the region; reiterates the need to address more critically Iranian activities related to ballistic missiles and regional stability that are separate from the JCPOA, in the relevant formats and forums; stresses thatstresses that, according to the multiple reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran is fulfilling its commitments under the JCPOA, while the US has violated it by re-imposing unilateral sanctions, which have no validity under the international law; stresses the need to address Iranian activities related to ballistic missiles and regional stability that are separate from the JCPOA, in the relevant formats and forums, in the regional context, which should also address the policies of other actors, notably Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; stresses deep transatlantic cooperatdivisions in addressing this issue is keyese issues and reaffirms its support for the EU policy of balanced engagement with actors in the Middle East; criticises strongly President Trump's decision to leave the JCPOA unilaterally and to put extraterritorial measures on EU companies which are active in Iranengaged in legitimate business activities in Iran, welcomes the decision to activate the "blocking regulation" aimed at protecting the EU trade interests in Iran from the impact of the US extra- territorial sanctions and calls on the Council, the European Commission and the European External Action Service to take any further measures deemed necessary to safeguard the JCPOA;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU and the US on the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts and the proxy war in Syria as the lack of a common strategy could undermine the peaceful resolution of conflicts and invites all parties involved to refrain from actions that might aggravate the situation; reaffirms the primacy of the UN-led Geneva process in the resolution of the Syrian conflict, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, negotiated by the parties to the conflict and with the support of key international and regional actors; calls for the full implementation and respect of the UN Security Council Resolutions which are being violated by the countries of the Astana negotiationsby all;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Recalls that the EU supports the resumption of a meaningful Middle East Peace Process towards a two-state solution, notably an agreement on the border of the two states based on the 4 June 1967 lines with equivalent land swaps as may be agreed between the parties, and insists that any action that would undermine these efforts must be avoided; underlines that the question of Jerusalem must be part of a final peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians; stresses that the joint road map should the strengthened; regrets the unilateral decision of the US to open the embassy in Jerusalem as provocative and further destabilizing the already fragile situation in the region; deeply regrets that the US slashed its 2018 funding to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from $360 million to $60 million;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates that we have shared intereststhe EU and the US should cooperate in Africa, where with a view of supporting and achieving the mSust aintensify our support forable Development Goals (SDGs) and of ensuring good governance, democracy, human rights and security issuesn Africa;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Points to ourthe EU and US common political, economic and security interests with regard to China and Russia and recalls that joint efforts, including at the WTO, could be helpful to address imbalances in global trade deals with foreign ambitions, as on Ukraine and on the silk road;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Insists that migration issues a global phenomenon, hence it should be addressed through cooperation, partnership and protection of human rights, but alsonamely by managing migration routes and pursuing a global approach at UN level, based on the respect of international law, notably the 1951 Convention of Geneva and its 1967 Protocol; regrets, therefore, the decision of the US administration to pull out from the United Nations' Global Compacts on Migrants and Refugees, recalling that such decision will aggravate an already hostile environment for refugees and migrants around the world;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Regrets the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement but praises the continued efforts of individuals, companies, cities and states within the US; , calling that such decision will have result in serious impacts on climate change and global security; praises, nevertheless, the continued efforts of cities and states within the US, such as those made by the U.S. Climate Alliance in order to combat global warming and fight against the effects of climate change,;