12 Amendments of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2012/2138(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Charter of the United Nations,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the CSDP has the potential to contribute to peace and stability in the world through its missions and operations that form part of the EU's comprehensive approach to a country or region, including through multilateral cooperation in international organizations - in particular the United Nations - and regional organizations, in compliance with the UN Charter and fully recognizing the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council in matters of international peace and security,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the prospect of strategic decline facing the EU, not only through the downward trend in defence budgets, but also because of the relative and progressive marginalisation of its crisis management instruments, in particular the military ones; believes that the Union must seek to not delegate its security to others; and be able to contribute meaningfully to peacekeeping through international crisis management operations around the globe;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. EmphasizeReminds that the CSDP is intended to intervene in crises, including in context of high-intensity conflicts, with high political visibility andcontribute to peace-keeping and the strengthening of international security and emphasizes the need for the EU action to be ambitious enough to have a real impact on the ground;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets, however, that with the exception of EUTM Somalia, no new military operations have been launched since 2008, even though a number of crises could have warranted EU intervention, including in Libya and Mali; encourages, in this context, the intensification of ongoing planning for possible military operations and, at the same time, calls for a revaluation of the on-going missions with the view to eventually abolish those that became obsolete;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls and welcomes the political and symbolic importance of the EU engagement in the Western Balkans, which remainshas contributed to peace and security in the region; reminds, however, that this region continues to face a number of challenges that represent a credibility test for the Union; calls on the High Representative / Vice-President of the Commission and the Council to reassess the EU's security contribution in the region; Western Balkans, with particular focus on the strengthening of rule of law, the protection of minority communities and the fight against organized crime and corruption;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the positive role played by the EULEX Kosovo mission, which is operating in a difficultextension of the mandate of the EU rule of law mission, EULEX Kosovo, for another two years, until 14 June 2014; highlights its polsitical environment, to help this countryve role in establishing the rule of law and a judicial, police and customs apparatus free from all political interference, in line with internationally recognized, as well as and European, best practices; recogniz and standards; takes note of the reconfiguration and downsize of the mission, considering them as a clear sign of the progress achieved so far; stresses, however, that much remains to be done if EULEX is to fully accomplish the missions assigned to it and enjoy the full confidence of the population, especially the Kosovo Serb community; calls on the mission to answer with the greatest care and rigour the questions raised by the Council of Europe report on the veracity of allegations of organ trafficking and to implement, with the States concerned, a witness protection programme so that rigorous judicial proceedings can establish the facts;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Notes that Europe is currently facing significant financial constrains and that the EU Member States, for financial, budgetary and political reasons alike, both related and unrelated to the eurozone crisis, are undergoing a phase of reducing or, at best, merely maintaining their levels of defence spending and notes that this situation is having a negative long-term; highlights the potential negative impact onf the credibilityse measures ofn the European Union and its Member States as major players on the international scene, not only in respect of a traditional ally such as the United States, but also vis-à-vis emergir military capabilities and, therefore, on the ability of the EU to effectively take over its responsibilities in peace - keeping, countries such as China, Brazil or Russianflict prevention and the strengthening of international security;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Notewarns that the financial and budgetary crisis facing the European Union and its Member States willcan lead to loss of expertise unless a major programme is launched at European level on a bilateral or multilateral basis, and may also lead to the disappearance of a highly specialized industrial fabricand may also lead to the disappearance of a highly specialized industrial fabric; highly recommends, therefore, European synergies and advocates the promotion of a major European programme that will be open to all Member States for participation;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
Paragraph 80
80. Notes that the European Union and NATO, which are organizations of a different nature united by a strategic partnership whichthat was reaffirmed at the Chicago summit, are both active in a number of theatres such as Kosovo, Afghanistan and the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean; recalls in this context the importance of good cooperation between the EU and NATO;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 a (new)
Paragraph 86 a (new)
86a. EU/OSCE underlines the importance of the co- operation between the EU and the OSCE in regions of common interest and on issues, such as conflict prevention, crisis management, post-conflict rehabilitation, as well as promotion and strengthening of the rule of law; expresses satisfaction that the scope of this co-operation has broadened and deepened during the last years but calls for closer coordination and synergy in addressing crises and conflicts, avoiding duplication of efforts and developing cost-efficient approaches;