Activities of Ioan Mircea PAŞCU related to 2012/2223(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the EU’s mutual defence and solidarity clauses: political and operational dimensions PDF (253 KB) DOC (195 KB)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, and in particular to the provisions of chapter VII and article 51;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the progressive framing of a common defence policy, that aims to a common defence, is reinforcing the European identity and the strategic autonomy of the EU; whereas, at the same time, a stronger and more capable European defence is essential for consolidating the transatlantic link, in the context of structural geostrategic changes, accelerated by the global economic crisis, and in particular at a time of ongoing US strategic repositioning towards Asia- Pacific;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Member States, the Commission and the Vice-President/High Representative to make full use of the potential of all relevant Treaty provisions, and in particular the mutual defence clause and the solidarity clause, in order to provide Europeans with a strong insurance policy against serious security risks, based on the principle of mutual solidarity among EU member states, as well as increased cost-efficiency and a fair burden sharing and division of costs;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reaffirms that use of force by the EU or its Member States is only admissible if legally justified on the basis of the United Nations Charter; in this context, stresses the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence; reiterates its attachment to respect for the Oslo Guidelines on the use of foreign military and civil defence assets in disaster relief; emphasises that prevention of conflicts, attacks and disasters is preferable to dealing with their consequences;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that even non-armed attacks, for instance cyber-attacks, launched with the aim of causing severe damage and disruption to a Member State and identified as coming from an external entity, could qualify for being covered by the clause, if the Member State's security is significantly threatened by its consequences, with full respect for the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Invites the Vice-President/High Representative to propose practical arrangements and guidelines for ensuring an effective response in the event that a Member State triggers the mutual defence clause, as well as an analysis of the role of the EU institutions, should the clause be triggered; takes the view that the obligation to provide aid and assistance, expressing political solidarity among Member States, should ensure a rapid decision in the Council in support of the Member State under attack; considers that consultations in line with the requirement of Article 32 TEU would serve this purpose, without prejudice for the right of every Member State to provide for its self-defence in the meantime;