Activities of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2021/2182(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (debate)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the EU’s growing ambition and initiatives to take the lead in promoting global partnerships on key priorities and in strengthening the multilateral order through a reform of key institutions and organisations, making it possible for the international community, governed by international law, to deal effectively with global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, the energy crisis and terrorist threats;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the EU to develop its leadership role in the defence and promotion of human rights in multilateral forums, and in particular the UN; believes that the EU should ensure an effective use of the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (EU Magnitsky Act), including the development of a complementary EU anti- corruption sanctions regime, and better enforce the human rights provisions of the international agreements it has concluded; points out that the consistent and uniform application of restrictive measures in all Member States is a precondition for the credibility and effectiveness of the EU’s external policy; urges the Commission, in its role as guardian of the Treaties, the Council and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, as those responsible for the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the Union’s external policy, to ensure that national responses to infringements of restrictive measures adopted by the EU are effective, proportionate and dissuasive; urges the Union to maintain close coordination and cooperation with the United States in the use of sanctions in pursuit of shared foreign and security policy objectives, while avoiding any unintended consequences for the interests of both countries;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European Union to raise the issue of persecution on the grounds of religion or belief as a priority in its foreign policy; urges the Commission to appoint, as soon as possible, a new EU Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU to develop a robust global health strategy, including global and EU efforts to ensure preparedness and an effective response to upcoming crises and to secure fair and equitable access to vaccines around the world; reiterates the need for the Union to become more autonomous with regard to health matters;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call for the establishmentTakes the view that it would be advisable to look into the feasibility and usefulness of new formats of cooperation such as thea European Security Council, the composition and possible remit of which should be the subject of careful consideration; recalls that the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe provides a relevant framework to shape innovative proposals in this respect;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the joint communication of the Commission and the VP/HR on the renewed partnership with the southern neighbourhood2; reiterates, however,grets the fact that, 25 years after the start of the Barcelona Process, the construction of a shared area of prosperity, stability and freedom with the Mediterranean countries of the Southern Neighbourhood has not yet been completed; reiterates its call for a bold review of the entire European neighbourhood policy (ENP) to ensure that neighbourhood partners advance with the reforms and commit to close dialogue and cooperation with the EU; _________________ 2 JOIN(2021)0002. 2
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of the full implementation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as the Trade and Cooperation Agreement; welcomes steps towards the establishment of a Parliamentary Partnership Assembly for Members of the European Parliament and Members of the UK Parliament, as provided for by the agreement; hopes that foreign policy and security cooperation will be further developed and strengthened in areas of common concern; in that regard, urges the European Union to maintain close cooperation with the UK in international fora, especially the UN, bearing in mind the many values and interests we share and our geographical proximity;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the need to strengthen EU-US transatlantic cooperation on the basis of an equal partnership; welcomes in this context the statement ‘Towards a renewed Transatlantic partnership’ from the EU-US summit 2021, which provides a good basis for an ambitious transatlantic agenda; fully supports and commits to pursuing synergies and shared foreign and security objectives by further deepening cooperation in the framework of the EU- US transatlantic dialogue; recommends that EU-US summits be held on a regular basis, at least once a year, in order to lend sustained impetus at the very highest level to vital transatlantic cooperation; reiterates its support for the establishment of a Transatlantic Political Council, led by the foreign policy chiefs of both parties, that would serve as a forum for regular institutional dialogue on foreign and security policy between the EU and the US; highlights that the EU should be prepared to reflect on how to adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stage;
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Emphasises that the EU’s relations with Africa are of utmost importance; welcomes the joint communication of the Commission and the VP/HR entitled ‘Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa’3; calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to deepen discussions with the EU’s African partners in order to prepare for a successful EU-African Union Summit; stresses the need to pay particular attention to the challenging situation in the Sahel region given the increasing instability there and the major impact that events in the region have not only for Africa, but also for the European Union; _________________ 3 JOIN(2020)0004.
Amendment 510 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Calls for special attention to be paid to enhancing cooperation with our partners in Latin America; believes that a strengthened relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is central to the EU’s geopolitical strategy in the world; stresses the need for the Union to strengthen the ties that unite the EU with LAC countries, particularly in defending the rules-based multilateral order; calls for the EU to use all available tools to deepen its cooperation with LAC partners, ensure the swift ratification of the EU-Mexico agreement, deliver on theand make progress with regard to achieving the additional commitments on sustainableility and the environmental protocol that are currently being negotiated with Mercosur so that the EU association agreement with Mercosur can be ratified, and conclude the negotiations for updating the EU association agreement with Chile; urges the EU to recover its position as the preferred partner of Latin American countries in view of other geopolitical actors occupying increasing space in the region, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine diplomacy;