9 Amendments of Geoffrey VAN ORDEN related to 2009/2057(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the protection of civilians, the promotion of human rights and the pursuit of gender equality should be factors, among others, guideing European external action and be mainstreamed at all levels,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas some 10 years after the launching of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) and the deployment of some 23 missions in crisis areas, there is a need to enhance capacities and consolidate structures so as to adequately reflect the role which the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) plays in supporting the CFSP and in delivering international security, during which period some 23 missions have been deployed in crisis areas, there is a need for a clear division of labour, with the EU focusing on civil instruments,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that, in order to allow the EU to play an active role in the worldadd a real non-military contribution, sufficient funds need to be allocated in the EU budget with compensating reductions elsewhere; regrets that the relevant budget continues to be underfundedmisappropriated for military expeditions and expresses its serious concern over the consequences of under-financing for the Union’s ability to conduct a credible and proactive foreign policy; also underlines the need to equip the Union with the necessary financial means for a consistent and adequate response to unforeseen global challenges and, in this regard, looks forward to being consulted on the procedures for granting rapid access to appropriations in the Union budget for urgent financing of CFSP initiativthis military emphasis for the Union’s ability to contribute to the foreign policy objectives of the democracies;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President/High Representative to seize the opportunity offered by the setting-up of the EEAS to create a more coherent, consistent and effective foreign policyensure that the EEAS brings added value rather than simply duplicating or undermining existing diplomatic services of EU Member States;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to redouble their efforts to find and deploy sufficient numbers of suitable and qualified personnel to take part in CSDP civilian and military endeavoursendeavours since this is the area where EU expertise can flourish and bring real added value throughout the world, including in specific high-risk areas, since the success of CSDP missions largely depends on the skills and knowledge of well-trained staff;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the EU and NATO should develop a more intense partnership with a clear division of labour, taking into account the progressive development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; to that end, recommends a review of the so-called Berlin-Plus arrangements and the development of a more strategic dialogue on shared strategic interests and contingency planningcivilian capacities; to that end, regrets that only two ESDP missions have made use of the Berlin-Plus arrangements and recommends a review of this situation and the development of a more strategic dialogue which allows the EU to focus on civilian projects, with NATO concentrating on military activities;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Continues to support the development of the Eastern Partnership with the Union's European neighbours, integrating them economically into the internal market and intensifying political cooperation; underlines the importance of tangible middleedium- and long-term incentives for reform, which would strengthen the commitment of societies in the partner countries to the process of modernisation and integration with the EU; in particular, points out the need – whilein order to maintaining security for all EU citizens – to progressively remove allbeware of over-hasty obstacles to the free movement of persons (including, eventually, visa-free travel) and to enhance cooperation in all aspects of security, especially energy security; reiterates its view that the partnership needs to be provided with adequate financial resources;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes with great satisfaction that EUNAVFOR Atalanta continues to make a successful contribution to maritime security off the coast of Somalia by protecting vessels chartered by the World Food Programme (WFP) delivering aid to Somalia, vessels supplying critical shipments to the African Union peace support operation in Somalia and other vulnerable vessels; calls on the Council to extend the operation for another year when the current mandate comes to an end on 12 December 2009; expresses its support for a possible southward extension of the operation zone depending on pirate activity, but underlines that such an extensstresses the need for closer cooperation at all levels to avoid unnecessary organisational duplication, should not affect the mission's essential goal, namely the protection of WFP convoys and other vulnerable vessels such as the merchant fleet and fishing vessels; welcomes the approval by the Member States on 17 November 2009 of the Crisis Management Concept for a possible new CSDP operation for Somalia but insists that the adoption of this concept should in no way prejudge the decision on launching a mission, which can be taken only after a more detailed examination of the situation on the ground, making sure that human rights are respected, salaries are paid and equipment is provided and that the trained security forces are integrated into state and command structures so that, once they return, they will not turn against the government they are supposed to be protectingince NATO operates in the same area, has the same interests, and largely comprises the same European nations; is concerned about ESDP proposals to train Somali transitional government forces, given the shortcomings of previous EU training missions, particularly the EUPOL mission in Afghanistan;