14 Amendments of László TŐKÉS related to 2018/2097(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU’s security environment is now more volatile, unpredictable, complex, dangerous and ambiguous than at any time since the end of the Cold War; whereas current EU policies and resources may no longer suffice to promote a stable and prosperous neighbourhood and to leverage its power of attraction effectively while defending its interests and values;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas by 2050, China, the US and India are expected to be the world’s leading economic powers, with even greater political clout, while in a long-term redistribution of economic and political weight away from the Atlantic to the Pacific none of the world’s largest economies will be an EU Member State;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, notwithstanding their limitations, the emergence of new global actors, in particular China, suggests a shift in the existing dynamics of global governance which requires renewed efforts to enhance the legitimacy of existing global governance institutions;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership, influence and global appeal hasve been undermined as a result of the 2008 global financial crisis, an unprecedented and still ongoing global migration, rising Euroscepticism, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and rising scepticism of European public opinion on the projection of force abroad, which has given rise to a tendency to respond to events rather than to shape them;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation is the only way to respond to global challenges effectively; whereas this power vacuum is being filled by other poweglobal actors such as China or Russia seeking to challenge, rather than embrace, the existing global governance based on international law, including principles of the UN Charter which ensure world peace, human rights and sustainable development significantly shaping the international strategic landscape in the years to come;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands as a global power on the world stage; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully-fledged, sovereign political power in international relations that helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and shapes global governance willing and able to make a positive difference globally, while at the same time promoting our common interests as well as our principles and values;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s effectiveness. and as a result its credibility as a global player; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law as enshrined in our Treaties; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been successful;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical influence and protect its interestas well as strategic communication and public diplomacy in order to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical influence and overall image in the world and protect its interests while pursuing its principles;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reminds that the changing balance of power of the 21st century requires a European strategy capable to adequately address the emergence of other global actors and to tackle challenges to its own ability to project influence on the international stage;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based, grounded on strict and fair conditionality and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of the rule of law, respect of human rights, in particular minority rights, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic and sustainable development, transport and energy connectivity, environment protection and the digital agenda;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, using trade agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards; reminds that a credible enlargement policy represents a strategic investment in Europe's security and prosperity and has already contributed to peace as well as the EU's power of attraction; further urges deepening of people-to-people contacts and better communication on EU support and cooperation;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17e. Emphasises that strengthening regional security in the Indo-Pacific is of critical importance to the interests of the EU and its Member States; stresses that all disputes should be settled through peaceful means based on international laws; takes note that official dialogue between China and Taiwan has been frozen over the past two years; encourages a quick resumption of bilateral talks to de-escalate tensions between the two sides and maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait; reiterates its firm support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support it as well as its ability to lead by example;