20 Amendments of Adrian SEVERIN related to 2007/2219(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that, since the European Union is a community based on values, in order to be a credible and coherent global player it has to uphold its highspecific standards in external relations, and that the CFSP must therefore be underpinned by the values which the European Union and its Member States cherish, notably liberty, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as key objectives of the CFSP; well as tolerance, respect for diversity and a rational, positivist and realist approach; considers that the values which we share with our foreign counterparts are a guarantee of predictability, balance and sustainability in the Union’s external relations and that, therefore, the promotion of those values represents the key instrument in attaining the CFSP objectives and a prerequisite for the European Union's efficiency as a global player; is of the opinion, however, that in promoting its values, the European Union should also recognise and respect other systems of values and learn to operate in a world in which its values are not always shared by the other global and regional players;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly believes that European Union can make an impact and conduct a genuine, effective and credible CFSP only if it speakclearly defines with one voice, has the appropriate instruments at its disposals common objectives, provides itself with the appropriate instruments, in such a way as to ensure consistency between objectives and means, speaks with one voice and enjoys the strong democratic legitimacy afforded by the European Parliament's scrutiny; at the same time, considers that the key objectives of the CFSP can only be attained if the European Parliament itself speaks with a common voice and, in this respect, encourages a clearer delimitation of competences between its specialised bodies dealing with the CFSP, from a thematic and geographic perspective;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to commit themselves to consulting their EU partners and the High Representative before adopting strategic decisions in the area of foreign policy, particularly in multilateral organisations, which mayin order that their positions with respect to strategic decisions are at least coherent, convergent and compatible and do not affect the coherence and cohesion of the EU's external action and mayor undermine the EU's credibility as a global player vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. While recognising progress in the structure of the report, especially the inclusion of more forward-looking planning alongside the description of activities carried out in the previous year, invites the Council, where appropriate, to take into account for the next annual report the resolutions and/or recommendations adopted by Parliament;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that Parliament should more systematically adopt positions on each successive stage of CFSP and ESDP decision– making; recommends that, in order to enhance their democratic legitimacy, common positions and joint actions should where appropriate contain references to those positions adopted by Parliament;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Proposes that priority be given in 2008 to a limited number of subjects which better relate to the concerns of European citizens and to their expectations as regards the role to be played by the Union in international affairs; takes the view that those subjects are: security through cooperation and development, including energy security, climate change, migration management, human rights and civil libertiesthe development of stability in the neighbouring regions, challenges stemming from economic and social cleavages with a potential negative impact on global security and stability, including the management of global terrorism and global organised crime, and also migration management, and that they complement the priorities and objectives pursued by the Community's external action; in this context, welcomes the report by the Commission and the High Representative to the Council on climate change and international security;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Council to consider setting up appropriate structures and procedures and also improving the functioning of the existing ones, in order for the EU to develop the capacity to react rapidly in crisis situations; also calls for the development of a legal framework which defines the right to intervene and the obligation to protect in crisis situations, including the decision-making procedures and the due responsibilities in such situations;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the view that the importance of the foreign policy dimension of energy security, including the Union's dependence on energy and other strategic supplies from unstable or undemocratic countries and regions, will continue to increase in 2008; recommends wide-ranging diversification of energy sources and energy transport routes and increased energy efficiency as well as solidarity in energy policy among EU Member States; deplores the use of energy by third parties as a political instrument and the uncoordinated signing of bilateral energy agreements by Member States, which undermine the interests of the EU as a whole and of other Member States; insists, therefore, on the need for the inclusion of an energy security clause in agreements with third countries; reiterates its call for the creation of the post of High Official for Foreign Energy Policy under the authority of the future double- hatted High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, with responsibility for coordinating the Union's activities in this field;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates that strengthening global governance, international institutions and the value of international law remains a vital interest for the Union's external action; underlines in this regard the crucial role to be played by the United Nations in support of effective multilateralism, and stresses that the Union must stand united while urging its partners to pursue the development and consolidation of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as a common basis for a prosperous and secure world; reaffirms its commitment to the UN Millennium Goals, in particular the global fight against poverty;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Insists on the need for the effective implementation of human rights clauses and of non-proliferation and counter- terrorism provisions and the inclusion of an energy security clause in agreements with third countries, in order to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of the EU's external policies;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is of the view that, given the current situation in Serbia following Kosovo's declaration of independence, dialogue with Belgrade should be based on concrete assistance and cooperation measures, and that particular emphasis should be placed on strengthening ties with all democratic parties and civil society in areas of common interest; considers that the EU should develop adequate policies and initiate appropriate processes in order to integrate Kosovo in the international legal order and to avoid the self-imposed isolation of Serbia in relation to the European legal order;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Refers to the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council held on 18 February 2008, in which the Council noted the adoption by the Kosovo Assembly on 17 February 2008 of a resolution declaring Kosovo to be independent and in which the Council also stated that Member States will decide in accordance with national practice and international law on their relations with Kosovo; considers that, following the Kosovo experience, the EU should reiterate its faith in the pre-eminence of the rule of law on the international level and should find appropriate ways of defining rules to integrate the sui generis legal solution regarding Kosovo within regular international law; is of the opinion that the EU's credibility on the international stage has been negatively affected in this particular situation;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes the view that the EULEX mission in Kosovo should safeguard the interests of national minorities in order to preserve the multi-ethnic character of the territory, protect the cultural, religious and historical heritage, and consolidate the rule of law and promote economic development;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes in this context that the Union should focus its attention on developing cooperation in the three key regional cooperation areas, namely the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea; s of the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, by making use of the existing cooperative structures in those areas, by consolidating the synergy between the institutional and regional policies in those areas, by assisting the countries in the above-mentioned regions in the implementation of the EU model of integration and by establishing, whenever appropriate, special institutionalised partnerships between the EU and the countries in these regions;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the need to strengthen the transatlantic link and further intensify contacts with the United States through a newmore advanced and comprehensive Transatlantic Partnership Agreement, the potential of which should be exploited in full;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Also considers it important that during 2008 the Union should review its relations with Russia on a new basis of a balanced, wide-ranging partnership, encompassing international challenges, trade and energy, but also including human rights and respect for democracy; re-emphasises that Member States should coordinate their relations with the Russian Federation on the basis of the Union's general interests and in such a way as to properly reflect and promote those interests;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Invites the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to organise meetings with chairpersons of the relevant Committee and Subcommittees and inter- parliamentary delegations on emerging crises or international security events, building on the current practice of informal joint meetings between members of the PSC and the chairpersons of Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs and of its Security and Defence and Human Rights Subcommittees;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon clearly improves the CFSP arrangements currently in force, thus raisingattempting to raise the Union's international profile and to enhancinge its effectiveness,
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, in order to be credible, the CFSP and the futureEuropean Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), which are progressively leading to a Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), must be allocated resources in line with their ambitions and specific targets, and whereas in this regard a significant increase is considered necessary during the mid–term review of the Financial Perspectives in 2009 and from other financial sources,;