8 Amendments of Aldo PATRICIELLO related to 2015/2114(INI)
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that EU Member States are major global arms exporters, accounting for EUR 36.7 billion in exports in 2013, of which EUR 26.7 billion is to non-EU countries; considers that the defence industry should aim to primarily ensure defence and security of EU Member States; is seriously concerned by the unconsequences for the security and defence of the EU caused by the transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology trolled leaks, especially via the internet, of all the sensitive technological know-how that is specifically military and by the impact this could have on the security and defence of the European Union. In the light of these considerations, therefore, the transfer of knowledge in military matters should be a sector third countriesat is subject to greater monitoring which should be included in EU common foreign and security policies (CFSP);
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that, while denials and suspensions of licences following embargos or conflicts and revolutions such as the Arab Spring are a positive sign, they indicate that the EU export policy is merely reactive in character; considers that a more thoroughspecific assessment of the specific risks associated wiis needed, based on standardised criteria, of the internal situation and the recipientlevant risks in countries would bthat are nrecessary before licensingipients of licences for selling arms;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the entry into force of the ATT; welcomes the outreach activities undertaken by the EU to promote universal ratification and implementation of the Treaty; stresses, however, that in view of the constantly changing global security conditions, the rules set out in the ATT need to be kept updated and, above all, to be coordinated among the states that are parties to the Treaty; considers it vital, albeit without undermining the freedom of individual states to legislate independently and differently, that at least a hard core of rules and general principles be strictly implemented by all concerned;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes COARM’s review of Common Position 2008/944 and the conclusion that it properly serves the objectives set by the Council, and that it is in line with the ATT; expresses concern that Member States thought that no change was necessary despite weaknesses in arms exports policies exposed by the Arab Spr, despite the weaknesses relating to arms exports that were exposed first by the Arab Spring and subsequently by the grave situation in Syria and Iraq, did not consider it necessary to revise COARM, in particular with reference to a more uniform application of the provisions set out thereing;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Suggests exploring the possibility of applying and extending the eight criteria, also to the transfer of military and security personnel, to arms-export-related services and to private military services, given that, as evidenced by the case of Crimea, paramilitary corps are a major element in determining the geopolitical instability of sensitive areas;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned by the possible diversions of exports and by the lack of effective controls on end users, and calls on Member States to establish an effective control system (explanatory platform based on a common monitoring system, non- misuse clause in end-user certificates, and mandatory physical inspections of end users); calls on the Council to better align Criterion Seven to Article 11 of the ATT;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the introduction of a standardised reporting and submission procedure, including a deadline, for information on actual exports and licence data to be applied uniformly in all Member States; calls, moreover, for the arms to be identified and catalogued in a common book which enables a clear distinction to be made between weapons for war use and those for civilian use; calls on the Member States to report more comprehensively on licences denied, including licence-specific information regarding recipient state and specific authority, description and quantity of items to be transferred with regard to the subcategories of the Military List, and the reason for the denial;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for monitoring of and cooperation on illegal arms trafficking, through cooperation procedures involving police forces and border authorities based on the exchange of information and databases, to minimise security risks for the EU and its citizens;