Activities of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2009/2215(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Union for the Mediterranean (debate)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the conclusions of Second Euro-Mediterranean Ministerial Conference on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society, held in Marrakesh on 11 and 12 November 2009;
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Point 1
Point 1
1. Points out that the aims of the UfMUfM will contribute towards peace and prosperity and that it constitutes a step towards economic and regional integration, and that its aims are to construct a balanced Euro- Mediterranean partnership, to set up specific projects involving the whole of the region and thereby to help to create a favourable climate for conflict resolution,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, in a multipolar world, only large regional blocs will be in a position to play a leading role and to cope with social, cultural, economic, environmental and political change the Mediterranean basin is an area of key importance for the EU and the UfM partners,
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Point 2 a (new)
Point 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the goal of the economic and commercial initiatives of the UfM is to create a mutually beneficial Euro- Mediterranean free trade area, and they should favour the economic growth of the region and improved integration into the world economy,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the UfM builds on the positive elements of the Barcelona Process with the aim of a even closer cooperation that should bring concrete benefits for the citizens of the region,
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Point 5
Point 5
5. Stresses the vital need to develop South- South trade, which accounts for just 6% of world trade, and thus to take action to extend the Agadir Agreement; calls further on the relevant EU institutions to provide the necessary technical support to promote South-South economic integration,
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Point 6
Point 6
6. Hopes for an improvement in the economic and legal environment in the region, an essential guarantee for future investment; insists on the objective of favouring the development of human resources and employment in line with the Millennium Development Goals for fighting poverty,
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Point 9
Point 9
9. URecognises the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of energy between the Euro-Mediterranean partners and the need to develop a regional energy market, with a view to the implementation of large-scale renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects in the Mediterranean region; urges that sustainable energy and development policies such as the Desertec project should be geared first and foremost to the region and thus contribute to its development,
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Point 11
Point 11
11. Urges the Commission to keep up its demands for democracy from Libya, human rights and the rule of law vis-à-vis all countries in the region in its trade negotiations,
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Point 12
Point 12
12. Calls on the Commission to contribute towards regional stability and crisis prevention. in order to create an area of peace and prosperity in the Mediterranean,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. welcomes the establishment of the Secretariat of Union of the Mediterranean and the appointment of the Secretary- General; expects to see it fully operative at the earliest possible date and takes the view that merit should be the decisive criteria for the selection of its staff, with due attention for the principle of geographical distribution and gender equality;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinionreiterates its call for immediate resumption of meaningful negotiations that should lead to a comprehensive peace in the Middle East; is of the opinion that the UfM can be a confidence-building and trust multiplier, facilitating political dialogue and contributing to the wider respect of the international law in the region; stresses, however, that political tensions and regional conflicts in the Mediterranean basin must not hinder tangible progress towards multilateral cooperation in specific sectors, and that it is through the implementation of major integration and development projects that the UfM will help to develop a climate of trust conducive to pursuing common security goals in a spirit of solidarity and peace;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the Paris Summit identified six main horizontal strategic sectors (civil protection, maritime and land highways, de-pollution of the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean solar energy plan, the Mediterranean Business Development Initiative and the Euro-Mediterranean University), in most of which projects are already under wayadopted as part of the EuroMed partnership; underlines that the project- oriented approach constitutes the added value of the UfM; urges, therefore, the implementation of these priority projects;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. reaffirms its support for the environmental dimension of the UfM and the related initiatives and projects, such as the Euro-Mediterranean initiative for the de-pollution of the Mediterranean and the Mediterranean Plan for Solar Energy; welcomes, in this regard, the launch of the second phase of the Mediterranean Hot- Spot Investment Programme - Project Preparation and Implementation Facility (MeHSIP PPIF) and expects tangible results from the two conferences on the Mediterranean Solar Plan to be held in Valencia in May 2010;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)