20 Amendments of Marusya LYUBCHEVA related to 2013/2081(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- Having regard to the ongoing negotiations between Parliament and Council on the new Union's External Financing Instruments for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- A. Whereas scrutiny on EU foreign policy, exercised by the European Parliament and national parliaments at their respective levels, is essential if European external action is to be understood and supported by EU citizens; whereas parliamentary scrutiny enhances the legitimacy of this action,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the first quarter of the twenty-first century is characterised by a period of prolongefound change that is transforming the global orderinternational arena; stresses that this demands a fresh approach to shaping a new multi-polar world orderinternational relations that is inclusive and underpinned by the rule of law and democracy as well as universal values, including human rights; notes that many obstacles lay ahead, not least in engaging with emerging powers in reforming the multilateral system, re- balancing the fragile regional distribution of power and addressing multiple threats fromchallenges involving nations, non-state actors and fragile states and regions;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the world's financial crisis and the growing assertiveness of new emerging economies are unleashing major political, economic social and environmental challenges, including internal problems, for all parties and takes the view that addressing such challenges requires collective action and the forging of alliancend united action and engaging with relevant stakeholders in order to promote and uphold peace, security, social progress and prosperity, along with democracy, the rule of law and human rights;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the EU must defend its citizens' interests in the world in a determined manner, while always basingith its actions based on the fundamental values on which the Union is founded;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Deplores the fact that the EU has not yet developed a general strategy for its relations with the worldforeign policy and that its activities are defined more by reaction than by action; demands, therefore, a fundamental strategic debate, which should include the Council, the Commission and Parliament;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the political leadership role that the VP/HR is expected to play in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of Union action; notes that the VP/HR, in her review of the EEAS, has identified areas in which her role should be strengthened and made more effective in initiating, executing and ensuring compliance with CFSP decisions, and has issued recommendations intended to ensure close coordination with the Commission, making full use of her position as Vice- President of the Commission; notes, additionally, the constructive cooperation of the VP/HR with the Parliament, based on the declaration by the High Representative on political accountability;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Questions, in view of the range of challenges and demands for EU engagement in the world, the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework, which will reduce the Union's capacability to promote peace, security and economic development and its credibility in respect of such efforts; cautions that if such cuts are applied in an uncoordinated fashion, they risk undermining the effective pursuit of our values as well as our collective ability to promote security, stability and prosperity in our neighbourhood and further afield;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises, at the same time, the need for strategic choices to be made, and priorities established, in order to ensure that the Union's resources are used in a focused and effective mannercessity of effective and result oriented use of the EU resources;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by Parliament and the Council are fully fundused, tailored to furthering the Union's strategic interests, and able to be adapted to changing political circumstances; invites the Commission to take the MFF cuts into account not only when budgeting but also in programming and priority setting in order to ensure the achievement of the objectives set with resources far less than initially proposed;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate closely, in accordance with the EU's strategic goals and EU citizens' interests, with regard to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and crises such as those in Iran and the Middle East;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that in order to build trust it is necessary for the USA to makee process of data collection used by the USA services unacceptable; calls for drastic changes to itstheir data collection activities directed against the EU and its citizens;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Deplores, nevertheless, the fact that Russia uses its veto in the UN Security Council to undermine the international community's ability to actRegrets the fact that the UN Security Council could not achieve common position in response to situations such as the humanitarian tragedy and spiralling violence in Syria;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Remains concerned about Russia's commitment toEncourages Russia to put further efforts towards the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights; emphasises that strengthening the rule of law in all areas of Russian public life, including the economy, would be a constructive response to the discontent expressed by many Russian citizens, and is essential in order to build a genuine, constructive partnership between the EU and Russia;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Criticises Russia's use, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords), of the instruments of energy and trade policy to blackmail countries in the European neighbourhood so asRegrets to see the instruments of energy and trade policy used to hinder their sovereign decisions; considers it necessary for Russia to adopt a constructive position with regard to frozen conflicts of countries in the European neighbourhood, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords);
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability in the swiftly changing international environment, and that belonging to the European Union continues to offer the perspective of socio-economic development; takes the view that enlargement is in the EU's long-term strategic interest, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets and needs to take into account the EU's capacity as well as the genuine commitment of those countries on the path to EU accession to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns; remains concerned about the backsliding of democratisation processes in Turkey which, apart from being detrimental to Turkish democratic political culture, continue to hinder the EU accession negotiations, and expects to see positive developments as soon as possible;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisis, given the developments in numerous countries; believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of our interest in peaceful and free development, the EU must strongly focus its instruments, inter alia by strengthening multilateral approaches in the region; stresses that the EU needs to give greater priority put further efforts into the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP);
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Recalls that democratic reforms promoted by the EU are in the interest of the partner countries themselves and can contribute to their economic and social development; points out that strong democratic institutions and closer ties with the EU through Association Agreements will help to strengthen the sovereignty of these countries against the influence of powerful neighbours; reaffirms the EU's readiness to be a reliable and strong partner for these countries on the basis of shared common values, and to share with them all the advantages of the EU acquis, along the lines of an Economic Area Plus arrangement;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Stress that although the EU-Ukraine agreement has been initialled, it can only be signed and ratified if Ukraine fulfils the necessary requirements as set out in the Council conclusions on Ukraine of 10 December 2012; reiterates itsTakes into account the progress Ukraine has achieved and calls on the Ukrainian Parliament and Government to address the issue of selective justice, beginning by immediately releasing Yulia Tymoshenko, and to implement the reforms set out in the jointly agreed Association Agenda, including judicial reform (i.e. the Office of the General Prosecutor) and reform of the electoral law; calls on Ukraine to amend its penal code by removing criminal sanctions for clearly political acts carried out by state functionaries acting in an official capacitygovernment to intensify the reforms in the areas mentioned in the Council conclusions on Ukraine of 10 December 2012;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of law at home; calls for further cooperation between Member States and Turkey, as well as for measures at Union level, in view of the growing flow of refugees at EU external borders;