11 Amendments of Metin KAZAK related to 2007/2219(INI)
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is of the opinion that the ESS should be updated, especially with a view to addressing the most pressing security challenges; invites the High Representative to assess the progress made, and any shortcomings, in the implementation of the ESS since 2003;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates that terrorism constitutes one of the main threats to the EU’s security butand in this regard welcomes the efforts made by the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator to consolidate implementation of the EU counter- terrorism strategy; in this context, notes that the fight against terrorism must be conducted with due respect for the universal values of democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the protection thereof, in close cooperation with international partners and in keeping with the strategy laid down by the United Nations;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is of the view that, given the current situation in Serbia, dialogue with BelgradeSerbia should be based on concrete assistance, implementation of mutually made commitments and cooperation measures, and that particular emphasis should be placed on strengthening ties with civil society in areas of common interest;
Amendment 82 #
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, consolidate the rule of law and promote economic development; points out that EULEX will assist Kosovo institutions in combating crime and corruption and enhancing the functioning of justice and customs and peacekeeping, but that it is the local ownership of these efforts that will ensure a successful transition and sustainable social, political and economic development in Kosovo;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recommends that political and economic relations with China and ASEAN be deepened in 2008, on condition that substantial progress be made in the field of democracy and human rights, maintaining a constructive dialogue with the authorities in this connection, a fortiori in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics; recognises ASEAN’s growing role as a force for regional stability and prosperity; believes that the EU and ASEAN have great potential for increased cooperation based in part on ASEAN's progress with regard to regional integration and in the fields of democracy and human rights; remains particularly concerned by the situation in Burma;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the need to give substantial follow-up during 2008 to the decisions reached at the EU-Africa Summit held in December 2007 in Lisbon; in this context, welcomes the appointment of a double- hatted EU Special Representative/Head of Delegation of the European Commission for the African Union, based in Addis Ababa; believes in this regard that the Union, in cooperation with the United Nations, should make every effort to reinforce the peace-building and peace- keeping capacity of the African Union; welcomes in this regard the EU Security Sector Reform missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, and calls for a coordinated use of CFSP and Community instruments such as the Instrument for Stability;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recommends that the Union strengthen its political dialogue with third countries and regions, in particular with major partners; reiterates in this regard the important role that parliamentary diplomacy plays as a complementary tool in the Union’`s relations with third countries and regions, principally through the threefour major multilateral interparliamentary assemblies (the ACP–- EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (ACP- EU JPA) the Euro–-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (EuroMed), the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) and the Euro–-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat)); undertakes to set up an EU–-Neighbourhood-East Parliamentary Assembly (Euro–-Nest) by 2009, in order to enhance the parliamentary dimension of the political partnership between the European Parliament and the countries involved in the eastern part of the ENP;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Further underlines that Council- Parliament relations also need to be reconsidered in order to take account of the major reforms of the future CSDP and of Parliament's strengthened powers of scrutiny, following the transfer of the remaining Western European Union competences to the EU; in this regard, welcomes provisions for closer cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Recalls its right to be consulted on the establishment of the EEAS in accordance with Article 13a(3) of the EU Treaty; requests full association with the preparatory work in this regard; refers to its ongoing report on this matter; hopes that the establishment of the EEAS will provide greater clarity with regard to the criteria for, and the appointment and evaluation of, EU Special Representatives, including the definition and purpose of their tasks, the length of their mandate, and coordination and complementarity with EC delegations;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Calls on the future High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, as well as the Council and the Commission, to reinforce collaboration with the existing multilateral parliamentary assemblies (ACP-EU JPA, EuroMed, PABSEC, EuroLat and , once it is established, Euro- Nest), which bring parliamentarians of the Union together with some of their most important counterparts, as this clearly provides added value for the consistency and efficiency of the Union's external action;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas an increased political unity within the European Union is necessary in order to strengthen and make effective the CFSP, since otherwise the credibility of the European Union as a global player risks being undermined, as has happened in the way in which the EU has dealt with Turkey, Russia, the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan; whereas it is to be hoped that the Lisbon Treaty and the strengthened role of the High Representative will facilitate a more forward-looking foreign policy strategy and the establishment of a comprehensive approach that commands the support of all Member States,