Activities of Victor BOŞTINARU related to 2017/2271(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the state of EU-US relations PDF (377 KB) DOC (81 KB)
Amendments (23)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU-US partnership is based on strong political, cultural, economic and historic links, on shared values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and on common goals, such as prosperity, security, open and integrated economies, social progress and inclusiveness, sustainable development and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and whereas both the US and the EU are democracies under the rule of law with functioning systems of checks and balances; whereas this partnership is facing an important number of challenges and disruptions in the short term, the long term fundamentals remain strong and the cooperation between the EU and the US, as like-minded partners, remains crucial;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU and the US, building upon their strong foundation of common values and shared principles, should explore alternative ways to strengthened the transatlantic relationship and respond effectively to the important challenges we face, by using all available channels of communication; whereas as legislators, the Congress and the European Parliament play important and influential roles in our democracies and should use the full potential of their cooperation to preserve the democratic, liberal and multilateral order and promote stability and continuity on our continent and the world;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transatlantic alliance in security is strong and indispensable and the EU and US remain fully committed to European security and this strategic partnership; whereas in a global, complex and increasingly multipolar world, the EU and the US should continue to play key constructive roles by strengthening international law and jointly addressing regional conflicts and global challenges;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU and the US are facing an era of geopolitical change and facing similar complex threats, both conventional and hybrid, generated by state and non-state actors coming from the South and from the East; whereas cyber-attacks are increasingly common and sophisticated and whereas the cooperation between the EU and the US through NATO can complement each other's efforts and protect critical government defence and other information infrastructure; whereas these threats require international cooperation to tackle them;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU remains fully committed to multilateralism, to a rules- based system and the promotion of shared values through indispensable international multilateral organisations like the United Nations;
Amendment 34 #
Ca. whereas the EU remains fully committed to a rules-based, open, non- discriminatory multilateral trading system; whereas the WTO is at the core of the global trade system as the only institution that can ensure a genuine level-playing field;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. HReaffirms that the EU-US relationship is strategic and genuine and that a strong transatlantic bond is in the interest of both sides and the world; highlights that the EU-USis relationship is the fundamental guarantor for global stability and has been the cornerstone of our efforts to ensure peace and stability for our societies since the end of the Second World War, and stronger multilateral economic cooperation and trade; believes that the ‘America first’ policy will harm the interests of both the EU and the US;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. UDeplores the uncertainty created in the international trading system by the US's reliance on instruments and policy tools existing before the creation of the WTO and its dispute settlement system; deeply regrets the decision of President Trump to impose punishing tariffs on steel and aluminium on its Allies, including the European Union; underlines the importance of the settlement process and the respect of WTO rules; underlines that the EU and the US are each other’s most important partners and that unilateral moves serve only to weaken the transatlantic partnership, which has to be a partnership of equals; calls on the European Commission to take balanced but firm counter-measures; underlines that it is essential for the European Union to act with unequivocal unity;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the EU and the US to pool resources to fight unfair trade policies and practices in accordance with WTO rules; calls on the EU and the US to work together to address trade barriers imposed by other countries, particularly China;
Amendment 112 #
7. Calls on the VP/HR, the Council, the Commission and the EU Member States to enhance their coordination of EU policy vis-à-vis the US administration, so as to send out a convincing message that the EU is a coherent and effective international player and cooperate further with the US Administration;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note that other major world powers, such as RussiChina and ChinRussia, have robust political and economic strategies, many of which maywhich in particular in the case of the latter go against our values, and it is therefore essential to foster the EU-US partnership, and to continue to promoteing our common values, including compliance with; underlines also the necessity to promote the respect of international law, and to set up a joint sanctions policy towards Russia until it fully respects the Minsk Agreements; recalls the clear danger to our democracies posed by fake news, disinformation and notably the malign interference of Russian sources;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the launch of the Permanent Structured Cooperation and stresses that it does not represent a competitor to NATO and that it is rather aimed to be a driver for further EU- NATO cooperation in capabilities development and to consolidate a EU pillar in NATO;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for the EU and the US to enhance their cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and defence; is convinced that enhanced cooperation and information fusion are crucial in the area of cyber security and cyber defence and calls on the EU and the US to facilitate EU-NATO intelligence sharing efforts;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need for a common approach to regulating digital platforms and to increasing their accountability; reiterates the need to work together to promote an open, interoperable and secure internet, governed by the multi stakeholders model which promotes human rights, democracy, rule of law, freedom of expression and allows economic prosperity and innovation while respecting privacy and guarding against deception, fraud and theft; calls on deploying joint effort to develop norms and regulations and promote the applicability of international law in the cyberspace;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the necessity for the EU and the US to fight tax evasion and other financial crimes and ensure transparency; calls on them to work together towards realigning taxation with economic substance, value creation and the fight against inequality in our societies;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the strategic focus and invites the US to be involved in further joint efforts in the Western Balkans; invites the EU and the US to cooperate in the Western Balkans region in order to support democracy, rule of law, freedom of expression and prevent instability and the re-emergence of violence;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU and the US to play a more active and effective role in the resolution of the conflict on Ukraine’s territory and of the Russian occupation of Crimea, and to support all efforts for a lasting peaceful solution which respects the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that the EU is determined to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA) with Iran is a significant multilateral agreement and a diplomatic achievement that has the aim of ensuring a more stable and peaceful regional environment in the Middle East and that the EU is determined to preserve the JCPOA as a key pillar of the international non-proliferation architecture, with relevance also for the North Korean question, and as a crucial element for the security and stability of the regioncalls on the EU to take all necessary measures to ensure tangible economic benefits to Iran as this is an essential part of the deal; underlines that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had repeatedly confirmed that Iran is fully complying with the JCPOA requirements; reiterates the need to address more critically Iranian activities related to ballistic missiles and regional stability that are separate from the JCPOA, in the relevant formats and forums; stresses that transatlantic cooperation in addressing this issue is key; criticises strongly President Trump's decision to leave the JCPOA unilaterally and to put extraterritorial measures on EU companies which are active in Iran;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WUnderlines the work done by the EU for a negotiated solution of the North Korean (DPRK) crisis, and therefore welcomes the opening of new high-level dialogues with North Korea (DPRK) and recalls that these talks should aim at a peaceful resolution of the tensions and at the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, thus at promoting regional and global peace, security and stability; underlines that, at the same time, wethe EU, US, together with the international community, must maintain pressure on DPRK until it gives up its nuclear ambitions;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU and the US on the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts and the proxy war in Syria as the lack of a common strategy could undermine the peaceful resolution of conflicts and invites all parties involved to refrain from actions that might aggravate the situation; reaffirms the primacy of the UN-led Geneva process in the resolution of the Syrian conflict, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, negotiated by the parties to the conflict and with the support of key international and regional actors; calls for the full implementation and respect of the UN Security Council Resolutions which are being violated by the countries of the Astana negotiations; underlines that the EU and the US are sharing their concern towards the Russian and Iranian support to the Assad regime and its war crimes and crimes against humanity and that the EU and the US should act together to guarantee full humanitarian access to the ones in need and put an end to the exactions against the Syrian People and to the use of chemical weapons;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates that we have shared interests in Africa where we must intensify our support for sustainable development, ownership, good governance, democracy, human rights and security issues;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Points to our common political, economic and security interests with regard to China and Russia andmajor international actors, in particular Russia; emphasises the interference of the latter in US and Member States elections, and underlines the need to jointly address the problem; recalls that joint efforts, including at the WTO, could be helpful to address imbalances in global trade deals with foreign ambitions, as on Ukraine and on the silk road;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. RDeplores the US disengagement on the protection of the environment and the fight against climate change; highlights the countries' vulnerability to climate change which underscored a need for immediate action; regrets the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement but praises the continued efforts of individuals, companies, cities and states within the US;