Activities of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2010/2087(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
An EU Strategy for the Black Sea (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the Black Sea Synergy (BSS) initiative, presented in 2007, did provide new impetus to regional cooperation in the Black Sea region and should help create greater confidence between the countries of the region and remove some obstacles, but deplores the fact that the administrative and fiscal resources allocated for its implementation have been insufficient; considers that EU regional initiatives should not be duplicated and that the strategy for the Black Sea should not be overshadowed by similar regional initiatives; recommends that all partners in the Black Sea region should be included in a future Black Sea Strategy;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Β
Recital Β
Β. whereas the Black Sea region is of strategic importance for the EU; whereas the Black Sea is partially internal to the EU, which results in shared challenges and opportunities for the EU and the countries of the region, as well as in a common need to ensure there is an area of peace, stability and sustainable prosperity around the Black Sea; whereas a more cohesive, sustainable and strategic approach is necessary in the Black Sea region,
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the project-based approach under the BSS, notably the Environment Partnership, and considers that even though the planned partnerships on transport and energy are crucial, they are not progressing fast enough for sustainable development in the region; considers that green development should be further prioritised and that greater efforts should be focused on renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency, which can drive market incentives and long-term investment, should be further prioritised; takes the view that the Black Sea Ring Highway and the Motorways of the Sea would considerably increase the opportunities for trade and development in the region; underlines, however, the need for thorough environmental impact assessments and improved marine safety; time surveillance cooperation in order to ensure the safety of maritime transport and environmental protection;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the increased number of WTO member states in the region, where all but two states are now members, positively contributes to the establishment of a predictable and stable trade regime; recommends that the Black Sea countries continue the adjustment of national legislation to WTO rules and multilateral trade principles, including EU trade-related acquis; invites them to step up the gradual elimination of trade barriers with the aim of further trade liberalisation, includingthrough simplification of customs procedures and tax regimes; considers that enhanced cooperation at parliamentary level, both bilaterally and with the Parliamentary Assembly of the BSEC, PABSEC and the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO, would further benefit the process.
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that two main objectives should be pursued in the EU Strategy for the Black Sea Region: establishing peace and stability in the Black Sea area and providing for EU energy security; considers that good governance, the rule of law, promotion of respect of human rights, energy, transport, environment, and economic and social development should constitute priority actions;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the EU can and should play a bigger role in shaping the Black Sea security environment; calls for an enhanced EU involvement in the regional strategic dialogue, and cooperation with its strategic partners on security issues, as well as in conflict prevention and resolution in conformity with international law and the principles of territorial integrity; calls for cross-border crime , humand trafficking and illegal immigration to be tackled in the Black Sea Strategy, as well as for a further strengthening of cooperation on border and movement management;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the vital importance of establishing and developing good neighbourly relations between the Black Sea countries themselves and with nearby countries based on mutual respect, territorial integrity and a ban on the use or threat of violence;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the importance of the Black Sea as a natural resource and expresses its great concern regarding the environmental situation in this region as a result of uncontrolled pollution and numerous ecological disasters;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the economic, social and human development of the region as a whole should be promoted; regards further liberalization of trade and intensification of intra-regional trade as essential to the economic development of the region; stresses the importance for the local populace and for its trading partners of establishing an area of economic opportunity and prosperity in the Black Sea region; stresses the need to combat fraud and corruption so as to make the region more attractive to investors; supports the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy aimed at the socio-economic development of maritime regions, but regrets that its Black Sea dimension is poorly developed; welcomes the results registered in cooperation on education, research and technology; further encourages the goal of promoting social development, people-to-people contacts and the development of a strong civil society;