13 Amendments of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2010/2124(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU should further develop its foreign policy objectives and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, democracy, rule of law, security, solidarity, the protection of human rights, inclusive multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, free and fair trade and the eradication of poverty,
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign policy is essential if European external actions are to be understood and supported by EU citizens; whereas the scrutiny enhances the legitimacy of this action; whereas the organisation and promotion of effective and regular inter- parliamentary cooperation within the EU must be jointly determined by the European Parliament and national parliaments, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Protocol 1 to the Lisbon Treaty,
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects the EEAS, by promoting closer coordination between the CFSP and the external policies of the Member States, to help strengthen the EU's role and influence on the global stage and enable it to project its interests and values more efficiently, in a manner commensurate with its existing international trade and economic status;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believestakes the view that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects rather outdated institutional patterns rather thanand that civil-military interaction and cooperation can better respond to the realityies on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to crises require a; emphasises, therefore, the need for a systematic case- by-case evaluation of the needs in order to ensure the most appropriate combination of military and civilian instruments in any given situation;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers it an EU strategic priority to strengthen international crisis-management partnerships and enhance dialogue with other major crisis-management actors – such as the UN, NATO, the African Union (AU) and the OSCE – and third countries such as the USA, Turkey, Norway and Canada – and to synchronise actions, shareo synchronise actions, improve early warning, ensure exchange of best practises and information, and pool resources in the fields of peacekeeping and peace- building, including cooperation on crisis management and, in particular, maritime security, and the fight against terrorism under international law;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EU from becoming dependent for its energy supplies on third countries, which would undermine the independence of EU foreign policy; recalls the urgent need to address energy challenges by implementing a common European external energy policy, based on the diversification of energy suppliersimportance of consistency and coherence of the EU's external action in the field of energy and stresses that the concept of energy security is fundamentally linked to the security of supply; recalls, therefore, the urgent need to address energy challenges by implementing a common European external energy policy, based on a better coordination of Member States' policies in this field and the diversification of energy suppliers; welcomes the decision of the European Council to invite the Commission to submit by June 2011 a communication on security of supply and international cooperation aimed at further improving the consistency and coherence of the EU's external action in the field of energy; calls, in this regard, on the VP/HR to pursue with determination Parliament's recommendations for the development of a coherent and coordinated policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in constructive dialogue with energy suppliers, and especially with Russia and transit countries;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates its position that the EU must strengthen its leadership in the area of global climate governance and further develop ato systematically integrate climate change into all external and development cooperation policies; given that climate change has become a key element of international relations and is increasingly identified as a major threat to international security and stability, supports the dialogue with other key actors, such as the United States, Russia, the emerging powers (China, Brazil, India), Russia, the United States and developing countries, given that climate change has become a key element of international relationand the developing and the most affected countries;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the EU should take advantage ofTakes the view that the adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order tooffers an opportunity for a substantial strengthen itsing of the partnership with NATO, bearing in mind also the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible; welcomes in this regard the concrete set of proposals presented by the VP/HR to the Secretary General of NATO, aiming at the adoption of an organisation-to-organisation relationship that does not discriminate among NATO allies or EU Member States; considers this approach a positive step forward;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that the situation in Kosovo remains stable and peaceful, but is concerned at the serious problems and breaches of electoral law which occurred in several municipalities during the recent elections; stresses the importance of fair elections as part of Kosovo's ongoing democratic transition; urges the Government of Kosovond calls on the EU to closely monitor the situation of democracy in Kosovo; urges the Kosovo authorities to improve future electoral processes in order to secure the democratic rights of Kosovoall citizens and to strengthen the country's European perspective; calls for the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia to start without delay, under the sponsorship of the EU, and stresses that they have vast potential to contribute to stability in Kosovo and to improving the situation for local people, including as regards upholding the rule of law in the north of the country; reiterates the need for the EULEX Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to ensure that it can function effectively throughout the entire territory of Kosovo, by stepping up its activities in the north of the country, and to enjoy the trust and support of the entire population;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Supports the resumption of direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) and stresses the need for meaningful negotiations to be conducted within a limited time frame and in a climate of mutual trust; recalls that the EU is the largest contributor to the PA and Israel's main trading partner; stresses the need for a two state solution and recognises the right of both to live one next to the other in security, prosperity and peace; welcomes, therefore, the EU Council Conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process of 13 December 2010 and the declared will of the EU to assist the parties to achieve this goal;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Remains concerned at the absence in the EU's Mediterranean policy of a clear long-term strategic vision for the development and stabilisation of the region, which is experiencing an increase in political, economic and social crises, despite the creation of; regrets that the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM); had no role in the events and stresses the urgent need for the Euro-Mediterranean integration process to become a political priority for the EU with a view to support democratisation and promote respect for Human Rights in all countries of the Mediterranean region;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Expresses its satisfaction at the intensification of sectoral dialogues with China and calls for concerted joint work on the controversial issues highlighted at the recent EU-China Summit; regrets, however, that progress towards better economic and judicial governance is not reflected in a willingness to tackle the continuing severe and systematic violations of human rights in the country; points out that relations with Japan, a country which shares the EU's democratic values and concern for human rights, remain extremely important both in economic terms and as regards working together in multinational fora and that the current focus on China must not overshadow the necessary efforts to step up cooperation with Japan and remove the remaining barriers to economic interpenetration;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Points out that relations with Japan, a country which shares the EU's democratic values and concern for human rights, remain extremely important both in economic terms and as regards working together in multinational fora; stresses the need for further efforts to step up cooperation with Japan and to remove the remaining barriers to economic interpenetration;