6 Amendments of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2010/2311(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that terrorism, as stated in the European Security Strategy1 and its Implementation Report2 , remains a major threat to international stability and European societies that requires a global response; welcomes, in the area of CSDP,ith full respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms; emphasises that counter-terrorism requires a comprehensive approach based on intelligence, police, judiciary, political and in some limited cases military means; reminds that under the solidarity clause defined in article 222 TFEU a CSDP operation could be decided to assist a Member State, at the request of its political authorities, in the event of a terrorist attack; underlines the need for preparedness and welcomes the ongoing update of the military database and the European Defence Agency'’s contribution to combating terrorism; affirms that human intelligence, on top of all technical means available, remains indispensable in tackling terrorist networks and timely preventing attacks;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Promotes a holisticSupports a comprehensive approach to counter- terrorism policy by suggesting the harmonisation of the European Security Strategy and the Internal Security Strategy3 , and the strengthening of existing coordination mechanisms between Justice and Home Affairs Council structures, agencies and the European External Action Service in order to better coordinate external and internal policy instruments; encourages the Counter-Terrorism Co- ordinator to continue his efforts in this field;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the strategic cooperation between the European Union and the US reflected by various agreements; stresses therefore that the EU-USnited States of America and points out the need for cooperation with other partners; reiterating the importance it attaches to the protection of citizens' personal data and their human and civil rights, notes bilateral initiatives and agreements such as the EU-US and Member States 2010 Declaration on Counterterrorism, the Agreement on the Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme, the Toledo declaration on aviation security, and the Counter-Terrorism Declaration ares well as the EU-India Joint Declaration on International Terrorist, as positive examples to be followed in the Union'’s relations with other third countries;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out the common values that the Union shares with othStresses the importance of counter international organisations, especially the UN; stresses the need for therorism cooperation in the framework of United Nations and calls for universal ratification and full implementation of theall UN conventions and protocols against terrorism; advocates the adoption of a UN Comprehensive Convention on TCounter Terrorism conventions; calls for a closer working relationship with UN bodies and regional organizations so that all UN Member States can fully implement their counterterrorism obligations; advocates the adoption of a UN Comprehensive Convention on Terrorism and an enhanced cooperation with the Council of Europe and the OSCE in counter-terrorism; asks for greater transparency and flexibility in the UN Security Council process of listing and delisting terrorist organisations and individuals; in this regard, welcomes the adoption of UNSC resolution 1904 (2009) that provided for a periodic review of the list and created an Office of Ombudsperson to assist the Sanctions Committee in de-listing individuals;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the EU commitment to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the beneficial impact of this policy also for counter terrorism; urges the member states to ensure the highest standards of responsibility in export control policies and calls for strict implementation of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports and the dual use items export control regime;