11 Amendments of Sorin FRUNZĂVERDE related to 2007/2208(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that after more than 20 years of civil war Afghanistan has become a ‘failed state’, characterised by missing or weak institutions at all levels and unable to properly satisfy the most basic needs of its citizens such as education, housing, health, nutrition and public safety; is convinced that the country has become a test case for the success or failure of international development assistance and the legitimacy of bi- and multi- lateral development cooperation; stresses the need for the international community to demonstrate its ability to end the vicious circle of violence and poverty and to give the country the prospect of sustainable peace and development;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the urgent need for the international community to analyse what strategic and conceptual misjudgements have contributed to the current situation in Afghanistan, including an honest assessment of both the current military strategy and the strategy for civil reconstruction; concludes that a major shift of strategy is necessary as peace, security and development will only prevail if the spiral of violence is brought to an end, if the prevailing military solution is replaced by reinforced civil reconstruction efforts, and if, as a result, the confidence of the Afghan population is restored; considers in particular that ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ is politically counterproductive because reconciliation and consolidation of peace cannot be imposed militarily from the outside but have to be developed inside Afghanistan;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that European Union should use the experience and expertise of its missions and of those Member States that already have a military or civilian presence on Afghanistan territory, in the process of the stabilisation and reconstruction of Afghanistan;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 g (new)
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Urges the EU and its Member States to support the efforts to combat terrorism, religious extremism, ethnic extremism, ethnic separatism and all actions aimed at subverting the territorial integrity, state unity and national sovereignty of Afghanistan;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Considers that the EU should support, via EUPOL AFGHANISTAN and through adequate financial instruments, the constitutional construction of the Afghan State and its institutions, which must be democratic, legitimate, credible, stable, functional and capable of acting efficiently in the service of Afghanistan’s citizens;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Draws attention to the idea that the EU and its Member States should support Afghanistan in the construction of its own state, with stronger democratic institutions capable of ensuring national sovereignty, state unity, territorial integrity, sustainable economic development and the prosperity of the people of Afghanistan, and respecting the historical, religious, spiritual and cultural traditions of all ethnic and religious communities situated on Afghan territory;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Considers that the EU and its Member States should support the creation of advisory bodies, comprising the leaders of all ethnic and religious communities in Afghanistan, with the purpose of ensuring additional legitimacy and reconciliation for the central authority through their presence and activities;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Draws attention to the fact that the EU should engage in a dialogue with the USA and Pakistan about the new EU strategy regarding Afghanistan;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that the EU should create and promote a multi-annual Country Strategy Paper for Afghanistan;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 h (new)
Paragraph 2 h (new)
2h. Considers that the EU should channel the European funding for Afghanistan directly to the beneficiary local institutions and ensure that those funds are efficiently managed by the EU institutions in a manner that is transparent and open to EU citizens;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 i (new)
Paragraph 2 i (new)
2i. Draws attention to the fact that the EU should encourage and help European investors to be involved in rebuilding Afghanistan, to be present on the ground and to develop businesses there;