7 Amendments of Emilio MENÉNDEZ del VALLE related to 2008/2231(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the proposal ‘Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean’ (BP:UfM), adopted by the Heads of State and Government at the Summit for the Mediterranean that took place in Paris on 13 July 2008, is an instrument for peace and prosperity and constitutes a step towards economic and regional integration between the Mediterranean countries; welcomes the opening-up to countries not involved in the partnership and the objective of establishing parity relations between the European Union and the Mediterranean partner countries;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the proposal ‘Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean’ (BP:UfM), adopted by the Heads of State and Government at the Summit for the Mediterranean that took place in Paris on 13 July 2008, constitutes a step towards economic and regional integration between the Mediterranean countries; welcomes the opening-up to countries not involved in the partnership and the objective of establishing parity relations between the European Union and the Mediterranean partner countries; points out, however, that continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may threaten achievement of several of the goals set out in this resolution, and therefore urges the parties directly and indirectly involved to redouble their efforts and display genuine political will to put an end to that conflict by securing a just and lasting peace;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that the Union for the Mediterranean has been promoted within the framework of the EU institutions; points out that the city which hosts its seat should be selected on the basis of its Euro-Mediterranean vocation and its historical role as the birthplace of the process of cooperation between the Mediterranean countries;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Member States and the Commission to propose strategies for developing intercultural dialogue and promoting the Alliance of Civilisations, in their areas of competence, and to provide continued political support for these;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Emphasises that peace and political stability in the Mediterranean are crucial for collective and individual security far beyond its shores;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the need formally to continue cooperation in combating international terrorism, drugs trafficking, organised crime and the trafficking of human beings;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the 27 EU Member States, the Commission, the League of Arab States, and other Mediterranean states are part of the Group of Friends of the Alliance of Civilisations;