1455 Amendments of Geoffrey VAN ORDEN
Amendment 2 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the enormous impact on potential EU defence capabilities of the departure of the UK, one of the most effective European military powers from the EU,
Amendment 5 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to Russia's illegal invasion and annexation of Crimea,
Amendment 6 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 b (new)
Citation 21 b (new)
- having regard to the Intermediate Range Nuclear Force (INF) Treaty, Russia's repeated violations including the development and deployment of 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile systems and the US and Russian withdrawal from the Treaty,
Amendment 7 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 c (new)
Citation 21 c (new)
- having regard to Russia's violation of airspace and maritime borders of member states,
Amendment 8 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 d (new)
Citation 21 d (new)
- having regard to China's increase in economic and military presence in the Mediterranean and African countries,
Amendment 9 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 e (new)
Citation 21 e (new)
- having regard to the threat of domestic and foreign terrorism, primarily from groups such as ISIS and Al Qaeda,
Amendment 10 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 f (new)
Citation 21 f (new)
- having regard to new technologies such as artificial intelligence, space capabilities and quantum computing which present new opportunities for mankind, but also create new challenges in defence and foreign policy that require a clear strategy and consensus among allies,
Amendment 39 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 49 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 68 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, there has been insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;
Amendment 74 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomouslydecisively; welcomes also the great increase in US commitment to European security, not least through its enhanced $6 billion European Deterrence Initiative and the increase in its Forward Military Presence in Europe;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challengesdefence and security of the Union lies primarily in strengthening its strategic autonomythe Atlantic Alliance;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes and supports Operation Atlantic Resolve and NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence on the European continent and recognises the importance of NATO troops in the effort to deter further Russian aggression and provide crucial support in the event of a conflict;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Recognizes European involvement and support for Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan; further recognizes the importance of this mission to the stability and security of Afghanistan and the region;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Amendment 108 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengmistaken idea that the EU is better able thean its freedomNATO or our nations to assess, take decisions and take action where circumstances so require in order to defend its interests and valuesto defend the interests and values of our citizens while some European countries might well embark on low intensity military operations, it is difficult to imagine circumstances where European countries would engage in major combat operations without the support of NATO Allies and therefore urges renewed commitment to the revitalisation of the Alliance;
Amendment 134 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 145 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive with the primary objective being to ensure interoperability with major Allies and avoid duplication among European forces to facilitate rapid deployment in as seamless a manner as possible;
Amendment 154 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 162 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Maintains that European strategic autonomy must take practical form in the areas of industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions) and can be based upon the successes of the NATO Industrial Advisory group and be complementary to the existing commitments of Member States who are part of the Transatlantic Defence Technological and Industrial Cooperation (TADIC);
Amendment 173 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervAcknowledges that CSDP activities are small-scale operations within the European periphery and have limited manpower and objectives recognizes that the EU cannot replicate or replace the command and defence militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operationsplanning structures of NATO and its role as the cornerstone of European defence;
Amendment 191 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States and European bodies to prioritise and maintain a high level of commitment in Africa; welcomes, therefore, the Council’s decision of July 2018 to extend the mandate of the EUTM RCA military training mission for two years and its intention to launch a civilian mission to complement the military component; notes that these recent developments are a positive sign of re-engagement on the part of the Member States; acknowledges that closer cooperation with existing regional forces such as the African Union, G5 Sahel Force and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as well as the US, are essential to successful operations in Africa;
Amendment 225 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Deplores the lengthy decision- making and implementation processes; points out that very few recent military operations have been given an executive mandate because of the different speeds at which commitment decisions are made, and calls, in this connection, for changes to CSDP structures and procedures so that missions can be deployed in a more rapid, flexible and coherent manner; notes the use of a new crisis management tool – the launching of mini-missions under Article 28 TEU – with a view to responding to crises more quickly and flexibly; calls for mission construction to be complementary to NATO's Readiness Action Plan (RAP) and Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VTJF) to avoid duplication and better support joint mission objectives;
Amendment 230 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to assess missions and operations on a regular basis in order to make them more effective; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to draw up mandates and budgets which are appropriate to the operations concerned and to provide for an exit strategy; calls, in that connection, for more regular consultations with the relevant parliamentary committees, and calls on the latter to focus their missions and delegations on areas where CSDP missions and operations are deployed; calls for the European Court of Auditors to conduct a review of all ongoing CSDP missions to ensure that their budgets and forces are being deployed in the most effective way; further calls for all ongoing CSDP missions to have a formal end date, which is subject to a full and comprehensive review before consideration of any extension is given;
Amendment 238 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the importance of organising joint training and exercises between European and US armed forces, thereby promoting interoperability, with a view to maximising mission preparedness and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non-conventional;
Amendment 283 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Believes that the implementation of CSDP missions and operations must be backed up by flexible instruments in order to make it easier for the Union and its Member States to commit to ensuring European strategic autonomyoperational successes on the ground, in the service of the stability of the European continent; stresses, in this connection, the effectiveness of modular, multipurpose and genuinely operational command structures, such as the European Corps (Eurocorps); notes that the missions of this command structure have been successfully extended and diversified: between 2015 and 2018 the European Corps was deployed four times as part of the EU training missions in Mali and the Central African Republic (EUTM Mali and EUTM RCA); calls on the Member States and the Commission to follow this example of flexible and operational cooperation, which has already proved valuable and effective;
Amendment 289 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives;
Amendment 310 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets as a result of the Defence Investment Pledge made at the NATO Summit in Wales in 2014; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level;
Amendment 344 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the effective implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an important step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role that PESCO can play in structuring European demand; notes that a significant number of EDIDP- eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF; calls for the closest possible access to PESCO for third countries, acknowledging that such countries' defence industries have expertise, related instruments and capabilities that EU Member's industries could benefit from;
Amendment 364 #
2019/2135(INI)
45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces while avoiding any duplication of existing capability initiatives;
Amendment 368 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy; , SME engagement is supported by incubation and capital investment and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that 22 Member States are committed under their NATO membership to commit 20% of their defence expenditure on investment in new capabilities and therefore should isolate part of this budget specifically towards research and development to guarantee a minimum expenditure in R+D; EDF should collaborate actively with NATO in order to facilitate transatlantic technological and industrial development in a manner that removes barriers and protectionism and ensures export licensing processes/technological transfer policies are harmonized among Member States; special consideration should be given to the development of a task force between EDA and NSPA/NCIA for developing a roadmap on identifying ideal equipment for procurement and to generate the best value on defence expenditure;
Amendment 378 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Hopes that decisions on the participation of third parties in PESCO projects will under no circumstances undermine the conditions agreed in the negotiations on the EDF and the EDIDP, given the purely European and that cooperation with a post-Brexit UK and our transatlantic partners is encouraged regardless of the nature of the financing of these programmes;
Amendment 385 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, and emphasises the need to make progress in developing technologies with both civilian and military uses which are capable of ensuring European strategic autonomysupporting CSDP operations and objectives; welcomes the inclusion in the next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership; welcomes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision-making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high-resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP missions and operations; stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value;
Amendment 398 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime and terrorism; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; supports NATO's decision to include cyber attacks under Art. 5; encourages the Member States to mimic this by provideing mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them as 22 Member States are likewise committed for their fellow NATO Allies;
Amendment 410 #
2019/2135(INI)
51a. Recognizes the growing importance of cyber and automated intelligence capabilities, stresses that these provide threats to all the Member States and EU institutions, urges all EU institutions and Member States to continue to improve upon their cyber and automated technologies, further encourages cooperation on these technological advances;
Amendment 413 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision- making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areasoperational objectives are accomplished; calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme); encourages transatlantic cooperation in this space to ensure partnering on development and application are used to maximize added value to joint operations and commitments;
Amendment 421 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)
Paragraph 52 a (new)
52a. Underlines the importance of achieving quantum computing capabilities and stresses the need to enhance EU-US cooperation in this area to ensure that quantum computing is first realized among partners sharing warm relations and supporting objectives;
Amendment 424 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Notes the growing importance of space security and satellites, stresses the importance of the European Union Satellite Centre and commissions the agency to analyse and provide a report regarding the safety and/or vulnerabilities of the EU and Member State satellites to space debris, cyber attack and direct missile attack;
Amendment 425 #
2019/2135(INI)
54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently or within an institutional cooperation framework (NATO, UN)recognising that this must ensure complementarity to NATO and UN missions and operations;
Amendment 436 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Considers that European strategic autonomyactions must be based on sustainable cooperation and strategic partnerships with countries and organisations sharing the Union’s values; welcomes, further, the contributions made by CSDP partners to Union missions and operations;
Amendment 438 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)
Paragraph 55 a (new)
55a. Acknowledges and welcomes the continued US military presence in Europe and welcomes the $1.75 billion increase in the budget for the European Deterrence Initiative, rising to $6.531 billion for 2019;
Amendment 440 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Considers it essential to maintain strong, close and special defence and security cooperation between the Union and the United Kingdom after Brexit; stresses that working in cooperation with the United Kingdom will enable the Union to maximise its capabilities and operational capacitiesthe UK is Europe's most capable and committed military power; considers that defence cooperation which systematically excludes the United Kingdom should be ruled out; proposes the conclusion of a defence and security treatyarrangement with the United Kingdom which enables that country to participate, as far as possible, in Union instrument in Union missions on a case-by-case basis, guaranteeing command of its own forces in any CSDP operation and ensuring an ambitious relationship with the EDA beyond that of other third countries;
Amendment 462 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening the Union’s operational strategic autonomyobjectives; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO), Visegrad 4 Group and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelect this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 466 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)
Paragraph 60 a (new)
60a. Recognizes that political and economic stability along with military capabilities and cooperation in the Sub- Saharan Africa is key to mitigating the growth of jihadist activity, migrant crises and combatting the spread and influence of extremism;
Amendment 467 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 b (new)
Paragraph 60 b (new)
60b. Recognizes and supports the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) to Libya, that has been assisting with the transition to democracy and works to train, advise, and develop Libyan border security in land, air and sea;
Amendment 468 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 c (new)
Paragraph 60 c (new)
60c. Further calls upon the EU to keep its commitments in the Fourth EU- African Summit to support economic and political stability and to further support the capabilities of the African Standby Force;
Amendment 469 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 d (new)
Paragraph 60 d (new)
60d. Recommends that Member States adopt weapon systems and munitions in accordance with NATO standards in order to maintain interoperability among allies;
Amendment 470 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 e (new)
Paragraph 60 e (new)
60e. Encourages the Member States to continue cooperation with the AU and continue to fulfil commitments already made;
Amendment 471 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 f (new)
Paragraph 60 f (new)
60f. Encourages the Member States to continue to work with ASEAN countries in all aspects already agreed upon, further stresses the need to cooperate on economic manners and combatting terrorism;
Amendment 472 #
2019/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 g (new)
Paragraph 60 g (new)
Amendment 2 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of public diplomacy and strategic communications as an integral aspect of the EU's external relations, as an instrument to communicate its values and interests and to enhance the EU’s visibility; calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS) to continue its efforts to modernise its approaches and to invest in new skills and capabilities;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recognises that for 2018 a new Internal Audit Strategy, and for 2018- 2021 a new Multi-Annual Strategic Audit Plan, have been adopted by the EEAS; calls for the assessment of these strategies by the Court of Auditors.
Amendment 15 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern that the Commission has made little use of conditionality to support reforms in the priority sectors in Turkey where progress in democracy and rule of law were unsatisfactory; stresses the importance of redirecting funds to civil society and making more use of the direct management mode; aAsks the Commission to implement all recommendations made by the ECA on the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, notably improving monitoring and reporting on cash-assistance projects and improving with the Turkish authorities the operating environment for (I)NGOs.
Amendment 7 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas arms exports and transfers have an undeniable impact on human rights and human security, on socio- economic development and on democracy; whereas arms exports also contribute to circumstances that force people to flee from their countries; whereas these are strong reasons for establishingrequire a strict, transparent, effective and commoninternationally accepted and defined arms control system;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 22 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the nineteenth annual report reveals that 40.5 % of the licences for arms exports were granted to countries in the MENA region for a value of EUR 77.5 billion, with Saudi-Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) accounting for the bulk of these exports, worth EUR 57.9 billion; whereas the quota of denied licences for the three countries was 2.2 % even though, according to the Bonn International Centre for Conversion (BICC) the supply of military technology to one or more of those countries is a violation of, at least, criteria 1-616 of the Common Position (Egypt and Saudi-Arabia criteria 1-6 and UAE criteria 1 and 6), which highlights the need for better scrutiny and transparency; _________________ 16http://ruestungsexport.info/map/
Amendment 28 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
Amendment 33 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 38 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the EU is the only union of states to have a legally binding framework through which arms export control is being improved, including in crisis regions and countries with a questionable human rights record; welcomes, in this connection, the fact that European and non-European third countries have joined the arms export control system on the basis of the Common Position;
Amendment 42 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that the eight criteria are applied and interpreted with varying degrees of rigour in the Member States; calls, therefore, for a standard, uniformly strict interpretation and full implementation of the Common Position with all its obligationsifferent ways by Member States, which are ultimately responsible for its interpretation and enforcement;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 63 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 68 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 77 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 87 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the ambition to increase the competitiveness of the European defence sector must not undermine the application ofalso acknowledge the Common Position’s eight criteria as they take precedence over any economic social, commercial or industrial interests of Member States;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates the detrimental effect that the uncontrolled export of cyber- surveillance technologies by EU companies can have on the security of the EU’s digital infrastructure and on human rights; stresses, in this connection, the importance of a rapid, effective and comprehensive update of the EU’s Dual- Use Regulation, recalls Parliament’s position regarding the Commission’s proposal as endorsed by an overwhelming majority in January 2018, and calls on the Council to rapidly establish an ambitious position with a view to enabling the co-legislators to reach an agreement before the end of this legislative term; cCalls on the Member States, with regard to export controls and application of the eight criteria, to pay greater attention to goods which may be used for both civilian and military purposes, such as surveillance technology and, similarly, to spare parts and products that may be used in cyber warfare or to perpetrate non-lethal human rights abuses;
Amendment 100 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages the Member States to undertake a more detailed examination of licensed production by third countries and to ensure stronger safeguards against undesired uses; demands the strict application of the Common Position with regard to licensed production in third countries and industrial espionage;
Amendment 113 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Criticises the factNotes that a number of Member States did not make full submissions to the nineteenth annual report on the basis of detailed, country-specific data; notes that Cyprus submitted a ‘nil’ report; criticises the fact that Greece did not submit a report at all, Italy and France only reported total data on the value of actual exports and Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom did not report values of actual exports; is concerned that, as a result, important information is missing from the COARM annual report, which is therefore not up to date or able to present a complete picture of Member States’ export activities; considers that a standardised verification and reporting system should be established to provide more detailed and exhaustive information; reiterates its request that all Member States, especially the main arms- exporting ones which have not made full submissions, provide a full set of data regarding their past exports with a view to the next annual reportrecognises, however, that Member States may not always be able to give full submissions due to the commercial sensitivity and security risks surrounding such information;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that according to the nineteenth annual report, the criteria invoked for denials differed in their application, with criterion 1 being invoked 82 times, criterion 2 119 times, criterion 3 103 times, criterion 4 85 times, criterion 5 8 times, criterion 6 12 times, criterion 7 139 times, and criterion 8 once; notes with concern that the number of denied licences fell in total and also in relative terms (only 0.76% of licence applications were denied in 2016 compared to almost 1% in 2015);
Amendment 120 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 127 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that not all EUMember State national parliaments scrutinise governmental licensing decisions by, inter alia, producing annual arms export reports; calls, therefore, for a general increase in parliamentary and public oversight; points to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, which provide for the possibility of regular responses to the EU Annual Reports on Arms Exportsoversight, within the limits of commercial sensitivity and national security;
Amendment 134 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underscores the important role of civil society,role of national parliaments and the European Parliament in both implementing and enforcing the Common Position’s agreed standards at national and EU level and in establishing a transparent, accountable control system; calls, therefore, for a transparent and robust control mechanism which bolsters the role of parliaments and of civil society;
Amendment 138 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that the EU should meet its increased responsibility for peace and security in Europe and in the world by means of further arms limitation and disarmament initiatives and that, as a responsible global player, it should lead the way, i.e. that it should play an activecould play a role in the areas of non- proliferation of arms, global disarmament and arms transfer controls;
Amendment 147 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recognises that all the Member States are signatories to the ATT; calls for universalisation of the ATT and for more focus to be placed on those countries that are not signatories or those who are signatories but have not yet ratified the Treaty; also commends the outreach efforts regarding the ATT and supports its effective implementation;
Amendment 154 #
2018/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary-General of NATO, and the Secretary- General of the United Nations.
Amendment 4 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the basic values on which the EU is founded – democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law, as well as the rules-based international system and European unity, are being increasingly challenged in an era of geopolitical turbulence and rapid degradation of the strategic environmentwe are again in an era of global geopolitical turbulence;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas credible deterrence, as well as planning for a response to crises and for the defence of continental Europe, depends on the ability to rapidly and efficiently deploy forces forward and introduce reinforcements from outside;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the post-1989 “peace dividend” saw the gradual erosion of defence needs in terms of infrastructure and mobility of forces across Europe;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is a global strategic actor and a security provider, bearing responsibility for upholdcontributing to peace and stability both internally and externally, and has a unique and wide array of policies, instruments and tools at its disposal to fulfil these ambitions;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 23 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas effective military mobility can only be achieved with the full involvement and commitment of all Member States, in a manner consistent with relevant EU-level initiativesEuropean countries, cooperating effectively with NATO;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the collective security and defence of the EU Member SEuropean states and their ability to intervene in crises abroad is fundamentally dependent on the ability to move allied troops and, civilian crisis management personnel, materiel and equipment across each other’s territory freely and rapidly; whereas 22 EU Member States are also NATO allies and possess only a single set of armed forces and transport infrastructurhave a commitment to collective defence;
Amendment 38 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas a substantial number of obstacles, physical, legal and regulatory, often of the EU's own making, make these movements difficult by imposing significant delays, thus threatening to undermine their purpose, especially in crisis situations;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU has substantial policies and tools at its disposal to help Member Statesand its Member States must take steps to meet their military mobility needs and international commitmentof allied forces across Europe, both in times of crisis and for exercises;
Amendment 56 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas military mobility has recently been identified as a priority area for EU-NATO cooperation in the common set of proposals for the implementation of the joint declaration, and has been reaffirmed as a priority in the new joint declaration and in the Brussels Declaration on Transatlantic Security and Solidarity; whereas NATO has transmitted to the EU its standards relating to military mobility, including NATO’s generic parameters for transport infrastructure; whereas NATO must lead on military mobility, as the cornerstone of the defence of Europe;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas, enhanced pre-positioning of military logistic stocks, including munitions and fuel, will help alleviate some mobility pressures;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas, despite all these institutional measures, the main effortthe main improvements in military mobility capabilities will have to come from EU Member States, which will need to adjust their national infrastructures and regulatory environments; whereas this will require a whole-of-government approach owing to the broad range of issues that need to be tackled;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas, improvements in infrastructure for military purposes may also benefit a political aggressor and appropriate measures need to take account of this, drawing on Cold War experience;
Amendment 71 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that military mobility is a central strategic tool enabling the EU andto support NATO toin pursue theiring European security and defence interests effectively and in a complementary manner and should not be limited only to the removal of physical, legal and infrastructural obstacles; welcomes the fact that military mobility has recently gained a substantial level of attention from all relevant actors; notes that it enhances our preparedness and increases our deterrence posture in the face of potential adversaries and crisis situations, while helping to achieve the EU level of ambition in defence and security policy, including strategic autonomy;
Amendment 82 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that achieving military mobility in Europe is an undertaking derived first and foremost from the expressed commitment and political will of Member States, while the EU should contribute by guiding the process by settingcan help set a framework for requirements, providing funding, fostering cooperation and providing fora for an exchange of best practices, information and experiences involving both civilian and military authorities; emphasises that effective military mobility will benefit all Member States by enhancing their connectivity in both military and civilian spheres;
Amendment 91 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly supports the Council’s call for Member States to develop national plans for military mobility by the end of 2019 and to give their implementation high priority; welcomes the other measures agreed in the Council conclusions in the context of the EU Global Strategy of 25 June 2018, and urges the Member States to meet the deadlines set therein; emphasises that successful efforts to foster military mobility would enable Member States to effectively pursue both their national and collective European defence planning and efficient participation in joint exercises, training and CSDP missions and operations;
Amendment 104 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. EmphasisAcknowledges the complex nature of the challenge, involving, among other aspects, questions of infrastructure construction, common standards, transport regulations, customs, taxes, and movement permissions, as well as all levels of government from municipal administrations to international organisations; calls in this regard for enabling frameworks to bring together both military and civilian actors at all levels, including from NATO and NATO partners, to discuss the relevant issues and thus ensure added value and effective coordination and implementation;
Amendment 108 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes the significant decline in the quantity of available rolling stock, in particular of flatbed railcars, for moving heavy equipment and vehicles at short notice;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that operating in such a complex environment creates numerous difficulties with regard to duplication and coordination, which could fundamentally threaten the overall project if not adequately managed; acknowledges that NATO, as the primary guarantor of European defence and with existing significant expertise in this area, must lead on coordinating military mobility initiatives;
Amendment 120 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 127 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the ambitious timetable in the Action Plan should be adhered to, both by the EU institutions and by Member States, to ensure that the current mobility gaps are filled as soon as possible and the level of ambition in defence and security policy are achieved;
Amendment 135 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the Commission proposal on the use of the Connecting Europe Facility and the substantial funds envisaged for dual-use military mobility projects to ensure that infrastructure is adjusted to take into account the military mobility needs of all NATO forces, including those from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada; notes that these dual-use projects will also be of considerable benefit for civilian use;
Amendment 139 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the value of potential proposals on regulatingat military mobility involves the transport of dangerous goods for military use, updatingwhich will require adaptation of the EU customs code, and adapting VAT rules;
Amendment 149 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises in this context that the PESCO project on military mobility could constitute a useful tool for coordinating the efforts of Member States envisaged in the Action Planin support of NATO requirements, as well as other activities beyond the EU’s immediate competences; believes that thisa division of labour, accompanied by proper coordination, is vital if the PESCO project is to provide added value; welcomes also the more binding commitments on simplifying cross-border military transport made in the PESCO notification;
Amendment 156 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that, ultimately, the EU can only supplement Member States’ efforts; stresses that success is fundamentally relies on Member States’ acceptance of and ability to implement a whole-of-government approach to tackle the relevant issues; underlines the importance of the political commitment of Member States to making effective military mobility in the EU and beyond a reality; underlines that to succeed, military mobility will require cooperation and coordination with all NATO allies;
Amendment 160 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the new joint declaration on EU-NATO cooperation and the Brussels Declaration on Transatlantic Security and Solidarity and the emphasis that both place on military mobility issues; welcomes also NATO’s new initiatives, particularly the Enablement Plan for SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility; notes, however, that parts of the Enablement Plan appear to overlap with similar EU initiatives;
Amendment 171 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commission, the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the EU agencies in the field of defence, the NATO Secretary-General, and the governments and parliaments of bothe EU and NATO Member States.
Amendment 14 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas a distinction needs to be made between legitimate, well-ordered PMSCs, operating according to high standards and others that are criminal organisations or proxies for rogue states. Similarly, PMSCs engaged in security support tasks should not be in the same bracket as organisations engaged in high- intensity tasks such as armed combat;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the number of private military and security companies (PMSCs) has dramatically increased over the past 20 years; whereas legitimate, mainly western PMSCs are performing many very useful activities both in and outside of situations of armed conflict armed conflict, for example demining, escorting convoys, protecting mines and oil refineries, interrogation, intelligence services, protecting commercial shipping from piracy, providing floating armouries, participating in drug-eradication efforts, working in prisons and detention centres and even conducsupporting offensive military operations;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas some PMSCs have been accused of engaging in a number of human rights violations and incidents resulting in loss of life; whereas such incidents amount in some cases to serious violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 72 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas it is reported that on 7 February 2018 Wagner Group tanks and artillery led an attack by Syrian forces on the base of US and Kurdish forces, which was guarding an oil refinery in Deir ez-Zor province of Syria and was decimated by US firepower 'in self defence';
Amendment 78 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas Malhama Tactical, the first jihadIslamist PMSC, founded in 2016 by an Uzbeki jihadist, has been offering arms deals, "elite warriors", consulting and training services to extremist groups, including Jabhat Fateh al-Sham and Ahrar al-Sham in Syria;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas in recent years there has been an increase in Chinese PMSCs deployed abroad, mainly in Africa; whereas in 2017 around 3 200 Chinese employees of private security groups were based abroad, more than Chinese troops deployed under UN mandates; whereas most of the Chinese PMSC operatives are unarme2017 around 3 200 Chinese employees of PMSCs were based abroad;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas good examples of legislation on PMSCs exist in South Africa, where it is illegal for any South African to render foreign military assistance, and in Switzerland, which has introduced strict legislation on all PMSC activity outside its borders and does not allow PMSCs based in Switzerland to actively participate in hostilities abroad;
Amendment 107 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. notes, that in 2011 the UK Government announced that the ADS trade association would work with the Foreign Office to “develop, implement and enforce robust standards concerning the activity of UK-based PMSCs”;
Amendment 111 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas Russia’s authorities opposed attempts to regulate the activities of Russian PMSCs; whereas the lack of a fully fledged legal and regulatory framework in Russia allows the Kremlin to better control these paramilitary organisations and to quickly deal with the undesirable elements;
Amendment 134 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that legitimate PMSCs play an important complementary role in aiding a state’s military and civilian agencies by closing capability gaps created by increasing demand for the use of forces abroad; underlines, however, that no activities should be outsourced to PMSCs that would involve the use of force and/or active participation in hostilities, except for self-defence, and under no circumstances should PMSCs be allowed to take part in or conduct interrogations;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses its concern at the proliferation of PMSCs worldwide and the impact of the activities of PMSCs on the enjoyment of human rights; is alarmed by serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law linked to the activities of some PMSCs and the lack of accountability for many abuses;
Amendment 146 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 151 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 154 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges that there are many situations where PMSCs provide a valuable capability resource, such as guarding maritime commerce and shipping, or where the deployment of a national military force would be inappropriate;
Amendment 158 #
2018/2154(INI)
Prevention againstof human rights abuses
Amendment 170 #
Amendment 172 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 186 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Holds the view that states have the obligation to investigate and prosecute in cases where PMSCs have committed human rights abuscriminal offences;
Amendment 196 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 201 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 208 #
Amendment 209 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 211 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 216 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the importance of ensuring that no gaps exist in protection from human rights abuses; sees a need to improve regulation of PMSCs so as to close any existing gaps; urges note to be taken of best practice, for example, by the UK;
Amendment 222 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers an international binding instrument to be an appropriate option to ensure that human rights are fully protected wherever PMSCs operate; takes the view and that the development of an international regulatory framework is in the interest of all stakeholders, as it provides for legal certainty, remedies, uniformity and objectivity with respect to international standards and thereby creates a level playing field at global level, recognising that the main culprits are likely to refuse to participate in such a system;
Amendment 230 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that such a framework should, as a minimum, impose clearly defined human rights obligations on PMSCs, including mandatory human rights training, make a distinction between private military activity and private security activity, limit the use of force and firearms in the course of duty, establish civil liability of individuals and corporate actors, as well as laying down a requirement for civil liability insurance for risks related to the activities of PMSCs, call for penal accountability of personnel responsible for violations, provide effective access to remedies for victims, set out dissuasive penalties for violations by PMSCs, provide for independent monitoring of PMSCs' activities and for oversight by the authorities, and require a vetting mechanism to ensurassurance that personnel are properly trained and comply with international human rights and humanitarian law standards;
Amendment 233 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 253 #
2018/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commission, the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the national parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary General of NATO, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Amendment 254 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the important role played by Turkey in responding to those elements of the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; takes the view that Turkey’s population has shown great hospitality by offercongratulates the Turkish authorities on the great humanitarian and logistical effort it has made by providing shelter to more than 3 million Syrian refugees; calls on the EU and its Member States to keep their promsupport and assiset regarding a large-scale resettlement,ional resettlement and eventual repatriation and to ensure adequate financial resources for the long-term support of Syrian refugees in Turkey; acknowledges the European Court of Auditors 2018 Special Report, which calls for increased efficiencies in the allocation and distribution of funding;
Amendment 274 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes the importance for both the EU and Member States’ governments to maintain a close partnership and dialogue with Turkey; recalls that Turkey is a long- standing member of the NATO Alliance, alongside twenty-two European allies that are also EU Member States, and sits at a key geo-strategic location for maintaining regional and European security;
Amendment 294 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the efforts by the UN to resume negotiations on the reunification of Cyprus; supports a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the EU acquiexpresses disappointment at the failure of the Crans-Montana negotiations in July 2017; regrets that the EU has failed to play a more helpful and positive role in bringing negotiations to a successful conclusion; supports a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the EU acquis, including the promise by the European Council in May 2004 to end the isolation of Northern Cyprus and building on the agreements already reached in the 2017 Crans- Montana process; reiterates its call on Turkey and Greece to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement, for Turkey to begin withdrawing its troops from Cyprus, to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN, and to refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons; recognises the right of thean eventual reunited Republic of Cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone; urges Turkey and Greece to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes, and to refrain from any threat or action which might have negative effects on good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the UK House of Commons Defence Committee’s Report of 8th June 2018 “The Government’s proposals for a future security partnership with the EU” and the 22nd September 2018 Government Response,
Amendment 14 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the rules-based world order is being increasingly challenged both at the political-military level and, more recently, at the commercial-economic one; notes that these systemic challenges are being accompanied by the continuous deterioration of the international environment confronted with interstate and intrastate conflicts, natural disasters, terrorism, state failure and hybrid attacks on the foundational pillars of our societies;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that these challenges are too vast to be successfully met by any single country; emphasises that it is vital for the EU and other international organisations such as NATO, to respond to these challenges, consistently, effectively and with one voice; notes that the CSDP is a useful tool for addressing many of these challenges;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the complex nature of these challenges, with different threats affecting different Member States to varying degrees, provides room for agreement on how to deal with the challenges collectively, in a spirit of solidarity;
Amendment 36 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises, however, that to this date cooperation is still in a developing stage and much more needs to be done to ensure that the EU and Member States reap the rewards of deep, sustained, long-term cooperation on defence, both through EU mechanisms and through NATO, acknowledging that close cooperation should also take place with neighbouring third countries;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of the transatlantic bond for the security and defence of the Western democracies; expresses, however, concern about the current state of this relationship and calls on all responsible political and societal forces, on both sides of the Atlantic, to further strengthen rather than to undermine this crucial relationship; stresses the need to avoid spill overs from recent difficulties in the trade relationship to the transatlantic security bond;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the continued and enhanced US military presence in Europe and welcomes the $1.75 billion increase in the US budget for its European Deterrence Initiative, rising to $6.531 billion for 2019;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that appropriateincreased investment in security and defence is a matter of urgency for the Member States and the EU and that defence cooperation should become the norm, as outlined in the EU Global Strategy (EUGS); welcomes the progress achieved so far in the implementation of the security and defence provisions of the EU Global Strategy; believes that these achievements open the perspective for important structural changes in the future;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the creation of a dedicated title for defence in the Commission’s MFF proposal, and in particular the establishment of a budget line from which the European Defence Fund and Military Mobility projects will be funded; is of the opinion that these decisions will, most probably, call for a centralized management on defence at Commission level; underlines that funding from that budget line should be exclusively spent for defence purposes without politicization asnd with the option for third party contribution and participation; recognises that security is indivisible and should be coherent with the capability and infrastructure needs of Member States and in line with the EU’s aspirations for strategic autonomycommitments to NATO’s defence planning process;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the increasing prominence of military mobility on the European defence agenda; underlines that military mobility is a central strategic tool in the current threat environment, vital for both the CSDP and Member States other multilateral obligations, including NATO; welcomes therefore its inclusion not only in the proposal for the new Connecting Europe Facility but also its in PESCO and its prominent role in EU-NATO cooperation; emphasises that these different projects need to be properly coordinated, including with allies, to ensure that they yield the desired results; welcomes the Commission proposal to allocate 6.5 billion Euro to military mobility projects through the Connecting Europe Facility in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2021- 2027);
Amendment 82 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 85 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 94 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Also welcomes the proposal by the HR/VP, with the support of the Commission, for a European Peace Facility, which will finance the parts of the costs of EU defence activities that are excluded from budgetary funding by article 41(2) TEU; notes in particular the ambitious inclusion, and expansion, of the Athena mechanism for the financing of CSDP missions, which has been a long- standing demand of the Parliament; notes however, that the European Court of Auditors has in the past criticised CSDP missions and as such, calls for improved financial control of all future missions and for timely impact evaluations;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Emphasises that the United Kingdom, one of Europe’s most capable military powers, is leaving the EU on 29 March 2019; therefore urges the EU to ensure that the closest possible security partnership is maintained with the UK in the future, including the possibility of participation in the planning and execution of CSDP missions on a case-by- case basis, and an ambitious relationship with the EDA beyond that of other third countries;
Amendment 107 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reaffirms the importance of developing the necessary military capabilities to deal with the comprehensive security challenges in and around Europe outlined by the EU Global Strategy; recalls that European Union´s Global Strategy encourages the realization of deep defence cooperationEurope and its periphery;
Amendment 115 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that EU Member States jointly mustmust endeavour to improve military capabilities to cover the full-spectrum of land, air, space, maritime and cyber capabilities, including strategic enablers, to defend themselves and contribute tocontribute more effectively to NATO and to the EU´s Common Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the capabilities for the Union`s security and defence could be improved by making better use of the existing frameworks of defence and military cooperation such as the European multinational high readiness corps HQs and the EU battlegroups, reinforcing and not duplicating similar initiatives within NATO; believes that this will contribute to the continuous transformation of national armed forces, towards the goal of being more interoperable, more sustainable, more flexible and more deployable; invites the Council to investigate, for example, the feasibility of potentially setting-up a permanent Spearhead Europe Force, which could be drawing on the European multinational high readiness corps HQ in Strasbourg, Szczecin and Münster; considers that the EU battle groups should grow into full-scale brigades and should be assigned to the corps HQ on a permanent basis;
Amendment 147 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that EDIDP will help to foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of the EU'suropean defence industryies, by eligible actions involving inter alia designing, prototyping, testing, qualification and certification of defence products as well as the development of technologies within a consortium including SMEs and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps), research centres and universities, and collaboration between Member States, which contributes to the EU´s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 161 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU´s strategic security and defence objectives can only be achieved through the closest coordination of the needs and long-term capability building requirements of both the armed forces and defence industries of the Member States; notes that both the Capability Development Plan (CDP) and the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) can make important contributions to the achievement of this goal, particularly if coordinated with the pre-existing NATO defence planning process;
Amendment 193 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for appropriate opportunities for third country involvement with PESCO, acknowledging that such countries’ defence industries have expertise and capabilities that EU Members' industries could benefit from; notes that a number of PESCO signatory countries have already expressed support for such a strategy;
Amendment 206 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes, with concern, however, the results of the recent report by the European Court of Auditors on EUCAP Sahel Niger and Mali, Mali, and reports covering numerous other CSDP missions, which flagged up substantial problems with staff training, vacancies, sustainability and performance indicators, problems that are likely to also affect other civilians missions; urges the EEAS and Member States to address the issues raised as fast as possible to ensure the effectiveness of the civilian CSDP; welcomes the European Court of Auditors involvement in auditing CSDP missions and operations and encourages the production of further special reports on other missions and operations;
Amendment 217 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Calls for the European Court of Auditors to conduct a review of all ongoing CSDP missions to ensure the most efficient use is being made of resources;
Amendment 225 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. UBearing in mind that 22 out of 28 EU Member States are also NATO members, underlines that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and respectful of each other’s specificities and roles; is convinced that a stronger EU and NATO reinforce each other, creating more synergies and effectiveness for the security and defence of all partners; stresses that the EU-NATO strategic partnership is equally fundamental for the EU’s evolving CSDP and for the future of the Alliance, as well as for EU-UK relations after Brexit;
Amendment 245 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Acknowledges the small scale of CSDP activities and recognises that the EU cannot replicate or replace the command and defence planning structures of NATO and its role as the cornerstone of European defence;
Amendment 249 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses that partnerships and cooperation with countries and organisations that share the EU’s values contribute to a more effective CSDP; welcomes the contributions made by CSDP partners to ongoing EU missions and operations that contribute to enhancing regional security and stability and calls for all EU defence initiatives to enable third country participation in order to maintain effectiveness;
Amendment 264 #
2018/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Notes, while welcoming the overall progress made in CSDP since the presentation of the Global Strategy, that the parliamentary structures at EU level which have been established at a time when the EU’s level of ambition and level of activity regarding security and defence matters was rather limited, are no longer adequate to provide the necessary parliamentary oversight of a rapidly evolving policy area; therefore, reiterates its previous call to upgrade the Subcommittee of Security and Defence to a full-fledged committee and to provide it with the competences necessary in order to contribute to a comprehensive parliamentary oversight of CSDP; the upgrade from subcommittee to committee should be the consequence of replacing the ad-hoc management of defence and security at Council and Commission level with a more specialized model taking into account the increasing complexity of the effort to be managed;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes with regret the reduction in funding of financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community; calls for the budget to be reinstated at current levels without any reduction;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 26 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned byAcknowledges the fact that the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) will continue to be under considerable stress in 2019, exacerbated by the use of ENI funds to finance the Syria pledge and projects under the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa; calls for these new commitments to be fully compensated by reinforcements;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 52 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for Union support for the Middle East Peace Process, the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA to be strengthened.reviewed following a full audit;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the diverse landscape of regional, national, EU and international actors in the field of terrorism with overlapping competences and insufficiently delineateddifferent mandates, the multitude of formal and informal fora for cooperation and exchange of information, as well as the division of competences between the different regional and national agencies, between law enforcement services and intelligence services and between the EU and the Member States, give rise to difficulties with regard to theunderlines the complexity of coordination and coherence of thein response to the terrorist threat;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the EU Counter Terrorism Coordinator has proved to be a useful bridge between the different EU institutions and with the Member States, nevertheless his mandate and status are ill-defined;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas in recent years the EU Member States have suffered major terrorist attacks, perpetrated or inspired by jihadist groups such as Daesh, Hezbollah or Al-Qaeda; whereas far right, far left and ethno- nationalist separatist extremism are also matters of concern;
Amendment 82 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas in recent years the EU Member StatesEurope haves suffered major terrorist attacks, perpetrated or inspired by jihadist groups such as Daesh, Hezbollah or Al-Qaeda; whereas far right, far left and ethno- nationalist separatist extremism are also matters of concern;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas developments and instability in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasian regions have enabled Daesh and other terrorist groups to gain a footholdus make some elements in countries bordering the EU such as those of the Western Balkans more vulnerable to extremist influence, and the nexus between internal and external security has become more prominent;
Amendment 145 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas perpetrators of terrorist attacks in the EUEurope very often include EU nationals, often second or third generation migrants, who have grown up in the Member States which they have attacked, as well as foreigners who may in some cases have resided for a significant time in the Member State targeted;
Amendment 172 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas populism-fuelled political discourse regarding the terrorist threat can lead to polarisation within society; “right-wing” extremism in many countries has inspired a number of attacks and represents a threat that needs to be addressed for the protection of society at large and not least to reassure Muslim citizens, who are often, but not exclusively, the target of such attacks; whereas nevertheless the threat is not at all of the same scale, frequency or nature as that posed by Islamist terrorists, who must remain the main focus of counter- terrorism efforts;
Amendment 185 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
U a. whereas the terrorist threat is as likely to come from a home-grown perpetrator of immigrant origin as from the fresh outsider; whereas young people of immigrant origin, brought up in areas where the predominant influences are foreign, will have difficulty in identifying with mainstream society; whereas it is in the interest of political and religious agitators to emphasise difference, separation, victimisation and alienation;
Amendment 186 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U b (new)
Recital U b (new)
U b. whereas migrants often seek to escape the cultural, social, and political constraints of their previous life but only too often find themselves under the same influences waiting for them in the new country;
Amendment 189 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
W. whereas the situation in each Member State differs and national strategies against radicalisation are importanttherefore of greatest importance, particularly in terms of providing general frameworks for programmes at local level; whereas these strategies must ensureneed sufficient financing for local authorities, vettproperly- screened NGOs and other civil society partners so that these programmes can be implementedmonitored and implemented with confidence;
Amendment 217 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AB
Recital AB
AB. whereas a violent radicalised discourse has been increasingly present in the territory of the EUmany EU Member States, often in the form of books, teaching or audiovisual content, including satellite TV channels; whereas this discourse opposes European values, undermines pluralism, promotes violence and intolerance against all other religions, is openly anti-Semitic, refuses equality between men and women, and rejects the science and education which have been promoted by Islam during centuries;
Amendment 237 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AD a (new)
Recital AD a (new)
AD a. whereas in many Muslim countries, the activities of imams, the message they convey and the language they speak, is controlled by law in order to prevent extremism; whereas in European countries there is little control over such activity, the word is spoken in a foreign language, imams are trained abroad, and extremist mosques and madrassahs often rely on foreign sources of funding;
Amendment 239 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AD b (new)
Recital AD b (new)
AD b. whereas the teachings of extremist imams in certain mosques and madrassahs have been a factor in radicalisation; whereas these same institutions reinforce the sense of alienation of many young people of immigrant origin, particularly young men;
Amendment 247 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF
Recital AF
AF. whereas Daesh’s sophisticated web communication strategy of marketing terrorism by glorifying it and copying ideas from the global ‘youth culture’ also offers alternative social and cultural opportunities to followers and design copied from the global ‘youth culture’ such as online gaming, and thus has a strong appeal to minors;
Amendment 267 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AI
Recital AI
AI. whereas although major progress has been made with regard to removal of online terrorist content, there is a need to scale up the companies’ engagement; whereas the removals are often not complete, removing the content from one website but leaving it on another belonging to the same company; whereasand effective and comprehensive reporting by companies has to be improved;
Amendment 300 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AK a (new)
Recital AK a (new)
AK a. whereas excessive coverage by the media of terrorist attacks may serve the terrorists’ purpose in two ways - by multiplying the impact of a terrorist attack, spreading terror and weakening public confidence; and by unintentionally giving terrorists heroic status through publication of their names, images, and justificatory statements and suicide notes;
Amendment 362 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AZ
Recital AZ
Amendment 370 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BA
Recital BA
Amendment 374 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BB
Recital BB
Amendment 448 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BR
Recital BR
BR. whereas the fact thatsome Member States, especially in Schengen, and more specifically the airport operators on their territory, aredo not yet obliged to conductdemand conformity checks on passengers’ personal data on their ticket and ID card or passport, which makesmaking it difficult to ascertain whether the given identity matches the true identity of the person;
Amendment 537 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital CT
Recital CT
CT. whereas the key regions in the EU’s neighbourhood, and more especifically the Balkans and North Africa, are facing important challenges such as those relating to foreign fighters and returnees management, as well as to home- grown radical cells;
Amendment 553 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital CW
Recital CW
CW. whereas regions which are not direct EU neighbours but are areas of interest, such as the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, the Gulf and Central Asia, have also experienced the development of terrorist networks; whereas in these regions religious radicalism benefiting from external financing is also a serious concern;
Amendment 577 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DA a (new)
Recital DA a (new)
DA a. whereas there must be no confusion between the terrorists and their victims, and extremist propaganda, which aims to create equivalence between terrorists and the security forces that combat them, must be rejected;
Amendment 643 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that, at this stage, the EU and the Member States should improve cooperation through existing European agencies and Member States’ security and justice institutions;
Amendment 645 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the importance of Europol continuing its close cooperation with relevant authorities of non-EU countries, international organisations and other relevant entities, as well as with EU Member States with a special membership status with whom a Strategic and Operational Agreement has been concluded;
Amendment 656 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for clarification of the status and role of the Counter Terrorism Coordinator, as a bridge between the EU Counter Terrorism institutions and Member State agencies;
Amendment 663 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recommends that Member States should emulate best practice of, for example, the UK and set up a specialised team of lawyers trained to prosecute terrorism cases, while judges selected to hear terrorism cases should have the appropriate background and training to preside over them;
Amendment 695 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 716 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that terrorists have been known to start off in petty crime; is concerned that certain Member States’ justice systems have low conviction rates, with inadequate sentences being issued for serious crime andUrges Member States to ensure that radicalised individuals beingare not released prematurely or on parole; therefore encourages Member States to organise their justice systems such as to ensure effective intervention vis-à-vis habitual offenders and sufficient dissuasiveness for such offenders, and that they continue to be monitored on release;
Amendment 729 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recognises the close professional counter-terrorist collaboration between European countries and, as appropriate, with foreign counter-terrorist authorities, and calls for continued enhancement through operational missions, data analysis, more rapid exchange of intelligence, and sharing of best practice;
Amendment 736 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Calls for urgent attention to controlling migration from countries that are incubators of extremism and terrorism; there is little point in pouring resources into countering radicalism if the problem continues to expand;
Amendment 738 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 751 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notesing that the European Court of Auditor’s report of 2018 on deradicalisation found that the Commission does not maintain a complete overview of EU-funded measures, and that no indicators or targets for EU funds are used to measure to what extent the approach is successful;, calls on the Commission to propose a new financial instrument in the forthcoming MFF for introduce impreoventing and countering radicalisation, which would streamline resod coordination on measurces currently fragmented across different funds and programmes and allow for better coordination and visibility as well as higher impactto evaluate the effectiveness and to report to Parliament accordingly;
Amendment 785 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Member States to encourage and tolerate only ‘practices of Islam’ that are in full accordance with EUliberal democratic values; welcomes the initiatives by moderate Muslim religious communities throughout Europe to counter the dangerous narratives from within their communities
Amendment 798 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to conduct prior screenings of chaplains and to consistently blacklist any hate preachers; calls on the Commission to introduce an EU watch list so as toUrges discouragement of foreign imams and blacklisting, on a case by case basis of known hate preachers, with better exchange of information on radical chaplainbetween Member States on this;
Amendment 808 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to increase the offer of higher education opportunities for chaplainimams in the EU, with accrediting theological education programmes integrating EUliberal democratic values; invites the Commission and the Member States to develop and fund a network of European religious scholars that can spread - and testify to - practices of Islam that are compliant with EUliberal democratic values;
Amendment 838 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Member States to close without delay mosques and places of worship and ban associations that do not adhere to EUliberal democratic values and incite to terrorist offences, hatred, discrimination or violence;
Amendment 863 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Recognises the success of schemes such as the Prevent Programme, to safeguard and support vulnerable individuals, to stop them becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, and whereas the best results are often achieved in partnership with local communities, particularly schools, challenging the core communications of Daesh and other terrorist groups with credible counter narratives;
Amendment 877 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Recognises the crucial importance of home influences and of the education sector and calls for greater effort to be given to combatting the promotion of extremism on campuses, in communities, and on social media; urges more effort to integrate people of immigrant origin into mainstream society, actively encouraging the learning and use of the language of the host country, discouraging the taking of brides and movement of extended families from the old country;
Amendment 897 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the need to achieve automatic, fast and full removal of terrorist content; requests the Commission to present a legislative proposal obliging companies to remove terrorist content fully within one hour following upload and to introduce clear reporting obligations on the incidence of terrorist content and removal rates, as well as sanctions for non- compliance;
Amendment 985 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges Member States to adopt the approach of ‘information sharing by default’ when it comes to sharing CT- related information, thus exchanging such information as a rule, and refraining from such exchange only in specific cases where circumstances require that it be withheld; and furthermore calls on Member States to examine and share information on the links between organised crime and terrorist groups, which constitutes a growing security threat;
Amendment 997 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
Amendment 1001 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 1055 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
Amendment 1197 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72 a (new)
Paragraph 72 a (new)
72 a. Recommends that Member States re-evaluate Directive 2016/680 to address data retention regulations to ensure that Europol and third countries can retain data related to criminal networks and activities older than 3 years to maintain the counter-terrorist agencies’ corporate memory and understanding, and to ensure that previous case work can be utilised in anticipation of a ‘reunion’ of terrorist organisations with organised criminal groups and activities;
Amendment 1200 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72 b (new)
Paragraph 72 b (new)
72 b. Recommends that Member States re-evaluate Directive2016/680 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities and its subsequent directives on the transfer of data to third countries for the purposes of prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences to ensure that Member States, Europol and third countries are able to share data in real time;
Amendment 1308 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
Paragraph 94
Amendment 1400 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121
Paragraph 121
Amendment 1421 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 123
Paragraph 123
123. Considers that CT is a field which requires concrete expertise, including on related aspects such as rights of victims; calls, therefore, for the deepening of professionalisation of the EU network in this area, in particular by granting CT operative personnel coming from Member States a better and longer integration into the EU structure, beyond a single assignment within an EU delegation; considers that posting within the EU institutions would maximise expertise and use of competences in the field of CT;
Amendment 1433 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125 a (new)
Paragraph 125 a (new)
125 a. Recommends that Member States further enhance cooperation with NATO and contribute political, financial, operational and logistical support towards Joint Force Command Centres in Europe and NATO's Capacity Building Initiatives in MENA countries;
Amendment 1442 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125 d (new)
Paragraph 125 d (new)
125 d. Recommends that Member States work closely with the United States and Canada in areas of intelligence sharing and joint training;
Amendment 1443 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125 e (new)
Paragraph 125 e (new)
125 e. Recommends that Member States allocate resources to track and monitor ongoing ideological and dawa campaigns from religious elites and key opinion formers, with particular emphasis towards campaigns emanating from Iran;
Amendment 1444 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125 f (new)
Paragraph 125 f (new)
125 f. Recommends that the EU and Member States sanction any State providing proscribed terrorist organisation with sponsorship, safe haven or any form of political, operational, religious, financial or logistical support;
Amendment 1447 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 126
Paragraph 126
126. Calls on the Commission to establish an EU Coordination Centre for victims of terrorism (CCVT), which should provide timely and adequate crisis support in cases of mass attacks in one or several Member States; considers that the role of the CCVT would be to ensure urgent assistance to victims from another Member State as well as the provision of expertise at EU level by promoting exchange of knowledge and best practices;
Amendment 1458 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 128
Paragraph 128
128. Calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposal on the victims of terrorism, including a clear definition of their specific status and rights, specifically excluding those engaged in acts of terrorism or belonging to terrorist organisations and a standardised form to claim compensation; considers that there should be a simplified procedure at national level for granting automatic compensation to victims of terrorism directly after an attack and for sanctioning fraudsters, and that the question of further compensation should be reviewed at regular intervals on the basis of an assessment of the victim’s situation;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas several Member States have invested substantially in setting up well-staffed cyber commands to meet these new challenges; whereas cyber defence is an activity that can best be tackled cooperatively as its operational domain recognises neither national nor organisational boundaries;
Amendment 41 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas while cyber defence remains a core competence of the Member States, the EU has a vital role to play in ensuring that these new endeavours are closely coordinated from the start to avoid the inefficiencies that mark many traditional defence efforts; whereas a substantial cyber defence capability is a necessary part of the development of the European Defence Unionand that its efforts complement and do not duplicate those of NATO;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU hasand NATO have contributed in improving their Member States' cyber defence capabilities, both through dual-use research and projects coordinated by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and NATO;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas training needs in the area of cyber defence are substantial and increasing, and are often most efficiently met cooperatively at the European level;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) network is the onlya European training provider for the CSDP structures, missions and operations; whereas its role in pooling European training capacities is planned to be substantially increased in the cyber domain;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas command and control systems, information exchange and logistics rely on classified and unclassified IT infrastructure, especially at the tactical and operational level; whereas these systems are attractive targets for malicious actors seeking to attack missionsand therefore need to be adequately protected;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas it is well understood that cyber defence is an important consideration at all stages of the planning process, and whereasthat adequate capabilities need to be available to mainstream it fully into mission planning and provideprovide the necessary critical support;
Amendment 101 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas different state actors – Russia, Iran, China and North Korea, among others – have been involved in malicious cyber activities in pursuit of political, economic or security objectives that include attacks on critical infrastructure, cyber-espionage, disinformation campaigns and limiting access to the internet (such as Wannacry, NonPetya); whereas such activities could constitute wrongful acts under international law and could lead to a joint EU response, such as using the EU cyber diplomacy toolbox;
Amendment 125 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that many Member States consider possession of their own cyber defence capabilities to bare at the core of their national security strategy and to constitute an essential part of their national sovereignty; stresses, however, that – as with other military branches, and also owing to the borderless nature of cyberspace – the scale required for truly comprehensive and effective forces is beyond the reach of any single Member Stateies for many countries;
Amendment 141 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Strongly emphasRecognises, therefore, that, ambition in the framework of the emerging European Defence Union, for cyber defence capabilities of Member States shouldto be closely integrated from the start to ensure maximum efficiency; urges, therefore, the Member States to cooperate closely in the development of their respective cyber commandsaligned;
Amendment 168 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that planning a successful CSDP mission or operation requires substantialmay need to include cyber defence expertise, both at operational headquarters and within the mission itself, to conduct a thorough threat assessment and provide adequate protection in the field; calls on the EEAS, and; calls on the Member States providing headquarters for CSDP operations, to strengthen their cyber defence expertise to ensure the safety of the EU’s missions;
Amendment 176 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recognises that CSDP missions and operations will usually involve Member States that are also NATO Members, and as such, close cooperation with NATO will be required in the planning of such missions;
Amendment 179 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly supports the Military Erasmus initiative aimed at enhancing the interoperability of the armed forces of the Member States through an increased exchange of young officers, bearing in mind that such interoperability is necessary amongst all NATO allies; stresses that there is a need for more experts in the cyber defence domain; calls on the military academies to pay more attenof European nations to, and create more possibilitie include a greater awareness of cyber operations in, the field of cyir training and for more resources to ber defence educationvoted to specialised cyber operational training;
Amendment 190 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recognises that by their nature, cyber operations are a sensitive domain requiring application of strict 'need to know' principles, while acknowledging the need for a wider, general awareness of the threat;
Amendment 254 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes the relevance of the Tallinn Manual 2.0 in this context as an excellent basis for a debate on how international law applies to cyberspace, both during peacetime and periods of armed conflict; notes that it is now time for the Member States to start analysing and applying what the experts have stated in the Tallinn Manual;
Amendment 272 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 281 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 289 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recalls the importance of R&D, in particular in the light of the high-level security requirements in the defence market; urges the EU and the Member States to give more practical support to the EUEuropean cyber-security industryies, in particular SMEs and start-ups (key sources of innovative solutions in the area of cyber defence), and to promote closer cooperation with university research organisations and large players with a view to reducing dependencies on cyber security products form external sources and to creating a strategic supply chain inside the EU; notes, in this context, the valuable contribution that can be made by the future EDF and other instruments under the MFF;
Amendment 319 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 25 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the global competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Fund should be established. The Fund should aim at enhancing the global competitiveness, innovation, and efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry thereby contributing to the Union's strategic autonomy by supporting the cross border cooperation between Member States, third countries and between enterprises, research centres, national administrations, international organisations and universities, in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies. To achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market, the Fund should support the cross-border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps).
Amendment 27 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The fund should support research associated with disruptive or cutting-edge technologies for defence purposes at an early, theoretical stage of development.
Amendment 30 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) The fund should support public- private sector partnerships on defence projects, recalling the success of commercially driven projects in the past.
Amendment 32 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The difficulty toin agreeing on consolidated defence capability requirements and common technical specifications or standards sometimes hampers cross- border collaboration between Member States and between legal entities based in different Member States. THowever, the absence of such requirements, specifications and standards has not in themselves led to increased fragmentation of the defence sector, technical complexity, delays and inflated costs as well as decreased interoperabilitas militarily and commercially successful projects, through industrial collaboration, such as the Jaguar, Tornado and Eurofighter/Typhoon, have shown. It is expertly recognised that the main drivers of inefficiency include the arrangements for work-sharing, procurement and industrial management. The use of a single prime contractor with programme responsibility, work-sharing based on competitiveness, and a small number of partners, are the bases for maximising efficiency. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a prerequisite for actions involving a higher level of technological readiness. Activities of Member States leading to common defence capability requirements and supporting studies as well as actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications or standards should also be eligible for support by the Fund.
Amendment 34 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) As the objective of the Fund is to support the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation of the Union defence industry by leveraging and complementing collaborative defence research and technology activities and de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the research and development of a defence product or technology should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade, including the interoperability thereof, of existing defence products and technologies.
Amendment 41 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) As the Fund aims at enhancing the competitiveness, and efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industryies, only entities established in the Union or associated countries and not subject to control by non- associated third countries or non-associated third country entities should in principle be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the recipients and their subcontractors in actions supported by the Fund should not be located on the territory of non- associated third countries.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In certain circumstances, if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of the action, it should be possible to derogate from the principle that recipients and their subcontractors should not be subject to control by non-associated third countries or non-associated third country entities. In that perspective, legal entities established in the Union that are controlled by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity can be eligible if relevant and strict conditions relating to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States are fulfilled. The participation of such entities should not contravene the objectives of the Fund. Applicants should provide all relevant information about the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources to be used in the action. Countries subject to economic sanctions or other restrictive measures, and their companies, will not be eligible for funding.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In case a development action supported by the Fund is managed by a project manager appointed by Member States or associated countries, the Commission should informconsult with the project manager prior to executing the payment to the recipient so that the project manager can ensure that the time-frames are respected by the recipients. Under certain circumstances, the project manager could provide the Commission with its observations on the progress of the action so that the Commission can validate whether the conditions to proceed to the payment are fulfilled.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Given the specificities of the defence industry where demand comes almost exclusively from Member States and associated countries, which also control all acquisition of defence-related products and technologies, including exports, the functioning of the defence sector is unique and does not follow the conventional rules and business models that govern more traditional markets. Industry therefore cannot undertake substantial self-funded defence Research and Development (R&D) projects and Member States and associated countries normally partially or fully fund all R&D costs. To achieve the objectives of the Fund, notably to incentivise cooperation between companies from different Member States and associated countries, and taking into account the specifics of the defence sector, up to totality of the eligible costs should be covered for actions that take place ahead of the development of prototypes phase.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness and efficiency of the European defence industryies, it is important that Member States already intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology, notably through joint cross- border procurement, where Member States jointly organise their procurement procedures in particular with the use of a central purchasing body. As defence ministries will be the predominant customers of the results of EDF-funded projects, those countries which are potential partners must be directly involved in the project at the earliest stage in order to assure their military requirements and to fully engage their expertise.
Amendment 59 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security and defence interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence research and capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence research and capability shortfalls are identified in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework notably through Overarching Strategic Research Agenda and the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through identifying and taking forward opportunities for enhanced cooperation with a view to fulfilling the EU level of ambition on security and defence. Where appropriate, regional and international priorities, including those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation context, mayshould also be taken into account if they are in line with Union priorities and do not prevent any Member State or an associated country from participating, while also taking into account acknowledging that unnecessary duplication should be avoided.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) in the institutional framework of the Union should ensure enhanced cooperation between legal entities in the different Member States and associated partners on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Fund. If selected, such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The Commission should establish annual or multiannual work programmes in line with the objectives of the Fund. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States. In order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector, the European Defence Agency will be given the status of an observer in the committee. Given the specificities of the defence area, the European External Action Service should also assist in the committee of Member States and associated third countries should have observer status wherever appropriate.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
Amendment 92 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Fund is to foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of defence equipment and technology of the European defence industry, by supporting collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation between legal entities throughout the Union and associated countries, including SMEs and mid-caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovationve capacity of European defence industries, research and technological development, at each stage of the industrial life cycle, thus contributing to the Union strategic autonomy. The Fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the Union and its autonomy, in particular in technological and industrial terms of defence equipment and technology.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
The Fund shall be open to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with the conditions laid down in the EEA agreement. Funds may also be made available to associated countries or other close partner countries, under future agreements.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Given that, after Brexit, the United Kingdom will still be a close ally and partner of the European Union, with one of the most significant defence industrial capabilities in Europe, arrangements should be made to enable the fullest possible UK participation in EDF projects.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 153 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. For determining the eligibility of a non-associated third country or non- associated third country entity, the Commission shall act by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 paragraph 2.
Amendment 240 #
2018/0254(COD)
2. Independent experts shall be Union's citizens identified and selected on the basis of calls for expressions of interest addressed to relevant organisations such as Ministries of Defence and subordinated agencies, research institutes, universities, business associations or enterprises of the defence sector with a view to establishing a list of experts. By derogation from Article [237] of the Financial Regulation, this list shall not be made public.
Amendment 247 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. In order to facilitate exchange of classified and sensitive information between the Commission, the recipients and, where applicable the Member states and associated states, the Commission shallmay set up an electronic exchange system.
Amendment 261 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. If necessary, and with approval of Council, appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2027 to cover the expenses provided for in Article 4 paragraph 4, to enable the management of actions not completed by 31 December 2027.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The enlargement policy of the Union is an investment in peace, security and stability in Europe. It has the potential to provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the Union and the aspiring Member States. The prospect of Union membership hascan have a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and societal change.
Amendment 25 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the Union with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen, as applicable, to ensure that a transitional justice process, as defined by the United Nations, is conducted, to ensure long term stability and reconciliation. Secondly, the assistance should focus on strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law, reforming the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote genderpromoting rights and equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non-discrimination. Assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights.17; a key focus shall be the management of borders and migration flows as well as the fight against terrorism. Assistance should also support the key principles of liberal democratic values. Assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional, macro-regional and cross-border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. It should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through implementation of regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. _________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
Amendment 33 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Enhanced strategic and operational cooperation between the Union and the beneficiaries listed in Annex I on security is pivotal to addressing effectively and efficiently security and terrorism thre, terrorism and other threats to stability and peace within Member States.
Amendment 39 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border management, ensuring access to international protection, sharing relevant information, strengtheneffective management of irregular migration, the prompt and safe return of illegal migrants, and the capability to determinge the development benefits of migration, facilitating legal and labour migrneed for and possible provision of international protection, sharing relevant information, enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and, migrant smuggling and terrorism.
Amendment 49 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Strengthening the rule of law, including the fight against corruption and organised crime, and good governance, including public administration reform, remain key challenges in most of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I and are essential in order for beneficiaries to come closer to the Union and later to fully assume the obligations of Union membershipmove towards closer ties with the Union. In view of the longer- term nature of the reforms pursued in those areas and the need to build up track recordon a solid foundation of sustainable results, financial assistance under this Regulation should address the requirements placed on the beneficiaries listed in Annex I as early as possiblin a manner that ensures lasting and real change.
Amendment 61 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The transition from direct management of pre-accession funds by the Commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in Annex I should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries and with full fiduciary safeguards applied, including but not limited to: transparent accounting and tendering procedures; and external periodical review by OLAF. Assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre-accession process.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Union should seek the most efficient use of available resources in order to optimise the impact of its external action. That should be achieved through coherence and complementarity among the Union's external financing instruments, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and programmes. Interventions by recognised international organisations such as the United Nations and the OSCE as well as any bilateral support provided by Member States should also be included in this drive for optimised impact. This includes, where relevant, coherence and complementarity with macro-financial assistance.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges such asproblems with the implementation of; human rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. To increase the ability of the Union to respond to unforeseen needs, while respecting the principle that the Union budget is set annually, this Regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the Financial Regulation for other policies, namely carry-overs and re-commitments of committed funds, to ensure an efficient use of the EU funds both for the EU citizens of Member States and the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, thus maximising the EU funds available for the EU external action interventions.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. IPA III shall have the following specific objectives:
Amendment 74 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) To strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights, fundamental rights and international law, civil society and security as well as improve migration management includingnd ensure as a top priority the improvement of migration, as well as border management;
Amendment 79 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) To reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support warranted structural reforms and good governance at all levels;
Amendment 80 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) To shape the rules, standards, policies and practicesencourage the population of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I into alignment to those of the Union and to reinforcee rules, standards, policies and practices of the Union and to encourage a locally driven reconciliation process and good neighbourly relations, as well as people to people contacts and communication;
Amendment 89 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensure a locally led comprehensive transitional justice process as defined by the United Nations
Amendment 95 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) EU Member States, beneficiaries listed in Annex I to this Regulation, contracting parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and countries covered by the Annex I of the [NDICI Regulation]Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, and
Amendment 105 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law. The focus shall be to establish and promote secure border management, ensuring effective management of irregular migration, the prompt and safe return of illegal migrants, the potential for information sharing and the need to combat and prevent the activities of organised criminal and terrorist- networks. Interventions in this area shall aim at: establishing independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems, including transparent and merit-based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation, evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders, manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime, trafficking in human beings, migrants smuggling, money laundering/financing of terrorism and corruption; promoting and protecting human rights, rights of persons belonging to minorities including Roma as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedomminorities, including freedom of the media and data protection.
Amendment 113 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Strengthening the Union and its partners' capacity to prevent conflict, build peace and address pre-and post-crisis including through early warning and conflict-sensitive risk analysis; promoting people to people networking, a comprehensive locally driven transitional justice process as defined by the United Nations in order to facilitate reconciliation, peace-building and confidence-building measures, supporting capacity building in support of security and development (CBSD) actions.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) Fostering quality employment and access to the labour market. Interventions in this area shall aim at: tackling high unemployment and inactivity by supporting sustainable labour market integration in particular of young people (especially those not in employment, education or training (NEET)), women, long-term unemployed and all under- represented groups. Measures shall stimulate quality job creation and support the effective enforcement of labour rules and standards across the entire territory, also ensuring that EU registered companies operating in the Region follow the standards set by the EU. Other key areas of intervention shall be to support gender equality, promoting employability and productivity, the adaptation of workers and enterprises to change, the establishment of a sustainable social dialogue and the modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions such as public employment services and labour inspectorates.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty. Interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to providebe sustainable and subsequently effective, efficient, and provide adequate protection throughout all stages of a person’s life, fostering social inclusion, promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty. Interventions in this area shall also focus on: integrating marginalised communities such as the Roma; combating the discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; enhancing access to affordable,of minorities, providing sustainable and high quality services, such as early childhood education and care, housing, healthcare and essential social services and long term care, including through the modernisation of social protection systems.
Amendment 124 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable group for minorities; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services;
Amendment 129 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 2
Annex IV – paragraph 2
Amendment 26 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) guidelines as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 (hereafter ‘TEN-T guidelines) identify the infrastructure of the TEN-T, specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation. Those guidelines envisage, in particular, the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure as well as the substantial upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. Account will also be taken of military mobility requirements in this process, with due consultation with NATO. __________________ 4 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 28 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility throughout the Union. In 2017, the Commission presented5 "Europe on the move", a wide-ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer, encourage smart road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. At the same time due consideration must be given for military mobility factors. These initiatives should be accompanied by Union financial support, where relevant through this Programme. __________________ 5 Commission Communication "Europe on the move: An agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all" – COM(2017) 283
Amendment 34 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Following the Joint Communication on improving military mobility in the European Union of November 20179 , the Action Plan on Military Mobility adopted on 28 March 2018 by the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy10 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and TEN- T. The Action Plan indicates that by mid- 2018, the Council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that, by 2019 the Commission services willand NATO will have identifyied the parts of the trans- European transport network suitable for military transport, including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure. Union funding for the implementation of the dual- use projects should be implemented through the Programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the Action Plan. __________________ 9 10JOIN(2017) 41 JOIN(2017) 41 10 JOIN(2018) 5 JOIN(2018) 5
Amendment 38 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The deployment of backbone electronic communications networks, including with submarine cables connecting European territories to third countries on other continents or connecting European islands or overseas territories to the mainland, is needed in order to provide necessary redundancy for such vital infrastructure, and to increase the capacity and resilience of the Union's digital networks. However, such projects are often commercially non-viable without public support. Given the vulnerability of submarine cables to hostile actions, consideration should be given to their security when determining their placement.
Amendment 39 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Union has developed its own satellite Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology (EGNOS/Galileo) and its own Earth observation system (Copernicus). Both EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus offer advanced services which provide important economic benefits to public and private users. Therefore any transport, energy or digital infrastructure funded by the Programme - that makes use of PNT or Earth observations services - should be technically compatible with EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus. Given the importance of Galileo for government applications, third country allies which have been involved in the development of the project should be entitled to full access to all aspects of the Galileo system.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) When third countries or entities established in third countries participate in actions contributing to projects of common interest or to cross-border projects with potential military applications, financial assistance should be made available if third country involvement has contributed significantly to the achievement of the objectives of these projects.
Amendment 49 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) to adapt the TEN-T networks to military mobility needs, working in close partnership with NATO to determine military requirements;
Amendment 55 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 3
Amendment 56 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 4 a (new)
– for the purposes of military mobility, third countries which are military allies and commercial entities within these countries, should be eligible for financial support.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The third countries referred to in paragraph 1, and entities established in these countries, may not receive financial assistance under this Regulation except where it is indispensable tosuch involvement supports the achievement of the objectives of a given project of common interest and under the conditions set in the work programmes referred to in Article 19.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the Programme are exceptionally eligible to receive support under the Programme, where this is indispensable forinvolvement supports the achievement of the objectives of a given project of common interest or of a cross- border project in the field of renewable energy.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) support for civilian-military dual- use projects;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the North Atlantic Treaty,
Amendment 8 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10
Citation 10
Amendment 14 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Western values and unity are under stress in an era of geopolitical turbulence; whereas the West’s two major organisations that have Europe at the centre of their activities, the EU and NATO, are making progress on enhancing their cooperation in facing complex threats, both conventional and hybrid, generated by state and non-state actors, coming from the South and the East; whereas neither organisation has the full range of tools to address them all on its own, as well as internal security threats;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas EU-NATO cooperation is not a goal in itself but a way to achieve shared goals through complementarity of missions and available means; whereas together they can makthe efficient use of resources and the ability to mobilise more effectively a broad range of instruments to respond to security challenges;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU is better equipped to deal withcurrently focuses on internal security issues and NATO to manage external defence; whereas the EU is developing in an accelerated way to bolster its defenceis the cornerstone of European external defence; whereas acknowledging the requirement for NATO Members to meet their commitments to spend 2% of GDP on defence to maintain a sufficient defence capability;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU and NATO, both engaged in crisis management, would be more efficient in that activity if they were to act in a trulymore coordinated manner and make the most of their expertise and resources; recognising that NATO must continue to have primacy in matters relating to high-intensity warfare and collective defence;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas a robust EU-NATO partnership is needed to counter hybrid threats, including in countering misinformation and disinformation with factsand bolstering resilience;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 93 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas both the EU and NATO use the same transport infrastructure in Europe, and whereas military mobility was recently identified as a top priority area of cooperation between the twoconcern for both organisations;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the EU and NATO, sharing the same values, have identicalBelieves that NATO remains a foundation of European security and defence; is convinced that the EU and NATO, sharing the same values and with an overlapping membership of 22 shared members, have common strategic interests too in protecting their citizens against any threats;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that effective responses to the full spectrum of security challenges require strategic vision, further structural adaptation and a combination of hard and soft power instruments for both the EU and NATO; underlines that time is of the essence for strengthening the EU- NATO partnership;
Amendment 136 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines inclusiveness, reciprocity and full respect of the decision- making autonomy as important principles in the EU-NATO strategic partnership; recalls that cooperation with non-NATO EU Member States and non-EU NATO Member States, is an integral part of EU- NATO cooperation;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that for its Members NATO must remain the cornerstone of collective defence and deterrence in Europe and that a stronger EU of security and defence fully capable of honouring the provisions of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) contributes to a stronger NATO; underlines that EU-NATO cooperation must also take into account the security and defence policy of those six EU Member States which are not NATO members whilst acknowledging that, with the exception of one non-NATO EU member, all EU Members have participated in some way in NATO activities or programmes;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the re-affirmation ofcontinued US commitment to NATO and European security; recalls that, evidenced by the major US military reinforcement of Europe in response to Russian aggression; recalls that the EU Member States, the EU and the United States are key international partners and that this partnership is also through NATO; underlines the value of bilateral relations between EU Member States and the US; strongly believes that strengthening EU- NATO cooperation reinforces the transatlantic bond; notes that the US, which generally encouraged and welcomed the substantive developments in EU defence, still needs convincing to renounce their remaining reservatiis aware of the dangers of an autonomous EU approach that would weaken the transatlantic bonsd;
Amendment 190 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that EU-NATO cooperation should be strengthened on the Eastern flank for the security of both organisations and that Russian penetration in Eastern flank countries should be countered; underlines that the current infrastructure in Europe, which is mainly West-East oriented, should be complementApplauds NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence on NATO’s Eastern flank; welcomes NATO’s deployment of four multinational battlegroups in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, being led by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and the United States respectively; considers that EU-NATO cooperation should be further strengthened byin the development of a new Nis area and on the Black Sea for th-South dimension, responding to the requirements for military mobilitye security of both organisations and that Russian penetration in Eastern flank countries should be countered;
Amendment 196 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point a (new)
Paragraph 12 – point a (new)
(a) Welcomes the tripling of the size of the NATO Response Force to 40,000 troops and the establishment of the 5,000- strong Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, as well as the Initial Follow on Forces Group (IFFG) designed to respond to an unfolding crisis; underlines that the current infrastructure in Europe and relevant political decision-making should be upgraded to respond once more to the requirements for military mobility during exercises and raised threat levels; notes that the Alliance’s rapid- reinforcement strategy is based on the ability to quickly deploy the necessary forces across Allied territory as an essential response in any emerging crisis; calls on the EU to remove legal and infrastructural obstacles to the movement of NATO troops, especially from outside the EU;
Amendment 205 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. WelcomNotes the launch of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and stresses that it doesshould not represent a competitor for NATO and should rather be a driver for further EU-NATO cooperation in capabilities development and for a stronger EU pillar in NATOthe development of European defence and security in order to improve Member States’ capabilities when operating with either the EU or NATO; cautions against developments that could lead to a bifurcation of the NATO Alliance or that could weaken the transatlantic bond;
Amendment 224 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that security threats have become more hybrid and less well as conventional, and that international cooperation is required to tackle them; applauds the concerted action by western allies in response to the suspected Russian chemical attack in the UK; calls for the EU and NATO to further build resilience and to develop shared situational awareness of hybrid threats; encourages the EU and NATO to synchronisMember States of both organisations to improve their crisis response mechanisms in order to provide coherent responses to hybrid threats; encourages European countries to create Hybrid Excellence Centres, drawing on the example of Helsinki;
Amendment 228 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point b (new)
Paragraph 14 – point b (new)
(b) Calls on the EU to assist in follow up to NATO’s Civil Emergency Planning Committee’s seven base line requirements of resilience, these being: assured continuity of government and critical services, protection of energy supply, ability to handle uncontrolled population movements, preservation of water and food resources, ability to deal with mass casualties, protection of transportation systems, and preservation of civil communications systems; as such encourages further efforts of NATO’s Civil Emergency Planning Committee to continue its work in creating a deployable expert team that will be made up of joint NATO & EU experts that will engage in joint assessments of each member country;
Amendment 231 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point a (new)
(a) Welcomes the NATO Warsaw Summit’s decision to enhance resilience by calling on governments to increase investments designed to prepare, deter and defend against hybrid warfare threats via creation of arrangements, policies, legislation, procedures and collection of resources;
Amendment 243 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the EU and NATO to enhance their cooperation on strategic communication, including by whilstr engthensuring the partnership between the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence and the European External Action Service (EEAS) StratCom divisionat the EU is not duplicating existing NATO capabilities;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the new EU Hybrid Fusion Cell and its interaction with NATO’s Hybrid Analysis Cell in sharing situational awareness and by exchanging analysis of potential hybrid threat, provided that the EU is not duplicating existing NATO capabilities;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it important to ensure the complementarity of maritime capacity- building efforts in order to safeguard maritime security more efficiently; wWelcomes increased EU-NATO operational cooperation and coordination in the Mediterranean theatre, including the sharing of maritime information and situational awareness, provided that there is not unnecessary duplication, that there is a single chain of command for warships of NATO nations, and that appropriate use is being made of these warships;
Amendment 260 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes enhanced tactical and operational cooperation, including through direct links between NATO’s Maritime Command and Frontex, as well as between Operation Sea Guardian and EUNAVFOR MED Sophia, ostensibly helping the EU and its missions to stem irregular migration and to counter illegal trafficking networks, including in arms; notes that NATO provides logistical support and other capabilities such as re-fuelling at sea and medical support;
Amendment 262 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 264 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is convinced that cooperation and information fusion are crucialOnce there is clarity over any added value that the EU might bring, calls for increased cooperation in the area of cybersecurity; stresses the need to improve cyber incident prevention, detection and response; invites both organisations to coordinate their monitoring activities and to exchange cyber defence-related data, thereby facilitating EU-NATO intelligence efforts; encourages the EU and NATO to enhance their operational cooperation and coordination and to fosterexplore methods for increased interoperability by employing a single set of cyber defence standards; considers it important also to harmonisecooperate in respect of training activities and to cooperate on R&T in the cyber domain; welcomes the arrangementR&T in the fields of cyber security and defence; welcomes clarification of respective roles between the EU’s Computer Emergency Response Team and the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability;
Amendment 277 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates that the EU initiatives aimed at strengthening European security and defence should also help ensure that those EU Member States which are NATO Allies meet their NATO commitments; stresses that EU Member States should be capable to launch autonomous low-intensity military missions also where NATO is not willing to act or where EU action is more appropriatenecessary;
Amendment 282 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point a (new)
Paragraph 22 – point a (new)
(a) Welcomes the continuing trend of increased defence spending among NATO allies and encourages all EU Member States to make substantive progress towards achieving expenditure of 2% of GDP on defence, with 20% of this on major new equipment;
Amendment 284 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point b (new)
Paragraph 22 – point b (new)
(b) Considers that Member States committed to NATO’s defence spending guidelines should consider allocating a specified sum, within the 20% guideline on procurement, to be allocated specifically towards research and development in order to guarantee that a minimum expenditure is made towards innovation, which in turn can create a ‘spillover’ of technologies to the civil sector;
Amendment 286 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point c (new)
Paragraph 22 – point c (new)
(c) Considers that Member States should be instrumental in facilitating transatlantic technological and industrial base cooperation by ensuring barriers to industries and protectionism are avoided and that export licensing, processes and technology transfer policies should be brought into line among members of both organisations to provide a more efficient and less time consuming procurement process that will aim to improve overall defence capabilities;
Amendment 297 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Strongly believes that the EU and NATO need to cooperate on strengthening their technological and industrial base; considers it important that effective transatlantic defence industrial cooperation should be a strategic priority for both organisations; supports the measures envisaged under the European Defence Fund (EDF) to support joint research and development of European capabilities, including the participation of third countries;
Amendment 326 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that the next EU-NATO Joint Declaration, to be adopted at the upcoming NATO summit in July 2018, should initiate the process of reviewing the ‘Berlin Plus’ arrangements; considers in this context that defence capabilities developed under PESCO should be available for NATO operations and that PESCO projects should be opened up to non-EU members of NATO, such as Norway and, in view of Brexit, the UK; stresses that the review of ‘Berlin Plus’ should provide the framework of cooperation not only for crisis management but also for ensuring security together on the continent;
Amendment 334 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the successful 2017 parallel and coordinated crisis management exercise, which provided an important platform for sharing best practices; looks forward to its continuation, notably with a view to the next, EU-led exercise planned in 2018ed cooperation on joint exercises between both NATO and the EU in the future;
Amendment 345 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point b (new)
Paragraph 30 – point b (new)
(b) Welcomes EU and NATO efforts to provide political and practical support to aspirant countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus and suggests Member States continue these efforts to ensure continued democratic development and security sector reform;
Amendment 349 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point a (new)
Paragraph 30 – point a (new)
(a) Welcomes enhanced counter- terrorism support in both political and practical terms towards Mediterranean and Gulf countries via NATO’s Capacity Building Initiatives, Mobile Training Teams, Individual Partnership Action Plans and Centres of Excellence that continue to provide training and transfer of best practices in areas including crisis management, counter-IED removal and disposal, operational awareness, environmental security, border security and other key areas of security sector reform;
Amendment 359 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Emphasises the need for the EU to ensure a close security and defence relationship with the United Kingdom after Brexit, acknowledging that the UK will remain a lead contributor to European defence as both a NATO member and European nation, whilst no longer being a member of the EU;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas some financing may come from within European countries for the use elsewhere by terrorist organisations, other funding comes from outside Europe, in order to finance radicalisation and actual terrorist acts;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas there is a continuing need for a preventive strategyies based on the exchange of basic information among intelligence agencies involved in combating the financing of terrorism;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there ismay be a need for an institution-based European platform – which thus far has existed on an informal basis – to centralise the receipt of information, which is currently spread out among 28 Member Statesoordinate the exchange of suspicious financial information;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas a number of international non-profit organisations, charities and other foundations, some of them located in Gulf countries, act as a cover for abusive practices; whereas surveillance of these networks, which are often extensive, is therefore vital; whereas their support for the expansion of Islamist extremist Salafism in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe cannot be toleratshould be blocked;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas leaked intelligence even suggests that institutions and individuals in the Arabian Gulf are reportedly providing financial and logistical support to ISIS/Da’esh and to other radical groups, and whereas without this funding many of these terrorist groups would not be self- sufficient;
Amendment 93 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas ISIS/Da’esh is attempting to channel its money out of its diminishing territory in Syria and Iraq via oil exports, investment in businesses, illegal fund transfers and compulsory exchanges of foreign currency for ISIS/Da’esh currency; whereas ISIS/Da’esh is laundering the proceeds of its criminal activities by buying businesses and assets of all kinds; whereas these sources could allow ISIS to continue funding future criminal acts after its military defeatterritorial collapse in Syria and Iraq;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the Islamic Republic of Iran is also funding terrorist organisations in other countries;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2203(INI)
(a) takes the view that a preventive strategyies based on the exchange of basicsharing of best practice and exchange of suspicious financial information among intelligence agencies is vital in combating the financing of terrorism; calls on Europe’s intelligence agencies to improve coordination further by setting up a European financial counter-terrorism intelligence platform with an in-depth focus on the exchange of basicsuspicious transactions and financial information; that platform will create a joint database for data on physical and legal persons and suspicious transactions; emphasises that the information concerned must include, inter alia, a directory of banks, financial institutions and commercial entities both within and outside Europe, as well as third countries which have shortcomings when it comes to combating the financing of terrorism; reiterates that those responsible for committing, organising or supporting terrorist acts must be held to account for their actions;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) calls on the Commission and European countries to provide funding for programmes fostering the sharing of best practice among Europe’s intelligence agencies;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) maintaunderlines, as reiterated by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), that it is extremely important thate importance of improved and more rapid information- sharing should be improved, and sped up, , among financial intelligence units, and law enforcement and intelligence agencies within jurisdictions, among different jurisdictions, as well as in the private sector, especially the banking sector;
Amendment 180 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) notes the successful cooperation with the USA, and the usefulness of the information obtained, in the context of the EU-US agreement to share information from the US Terrorism Financing Tracking Program (TFTP); calls on the Commission to proposefor the establishment of a specifically European system in this area, to complement the current framework and address current shortcomings, particularly as regards SEPA payments, ensuring that a balance is struck between security and individual freedoms; points out that EUuropean data protection legislationstandards would apply to this intra- European system;
Amendment 183 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 196 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) calls on the Council of the European Union to step upintroduce measures to block foreign funding for institutions promoting Islamist doctrines, including the application of selective sanctions and other restrictive measures against those individuals and entities; welcomes the establishment of the UNSC committee responsible for supervising the application of sanctions, and calls on all the Member States to act swiftly in blocking funds and financial assets;
Amendment 203 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) calls on the EU Member States to establish a monitoring systems within their respective jurisdictions to ensure that mosques, cultural associations and similar entities declare all sources of foreign funding and provide details of how the funds they receive are distributed, both within and outside the EU, and calls for all the transactions made by those sending funds to be recorded in a centralised database, set up with all the appropriate guarantees; calls for the introduction of mandatory ex ante monitoring of the source of money and its destination where charities are concerned, so as to prevent money being distributed maliciously or negligently for terrorist purposes;
Amendment 219 #
2017/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l – introductory part
Paragraph 1 – point l – introductory part
(l) calls on the Member States to regulate hawala, making it mandatory to declare to the authorities every transaction made using the hawala system, and emphasising that the aim is not to crack down onrestrict traditional informal money transfers, but on for legitimate purposes, but to prevent trafficking involving organised crime, terrorism or industrial/commercial profits deriving from dirty money; in this respect, calls for:
Amendment 16 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the rules-based international order and the values defended by liberal democracies, and the peace, prosperity and freedoms which this order guarantees and which correspond to the foundations on which our national democracies and the European Union isare built, are facing unprecedented challenges;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 47 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that in a challenging security environment, and at a moment when the EU and NATO are endeavouring to broaden and deepen their cooperation, two key players in the field of security and defence, the US and the UK, arit is essential that we redefmain ing their positions with regard to both organisations close partnership with, the US and the UK; stresses that we stand firmly committed to the transatlantic community of common values and interests;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasises the importance of a continued and close partnership between the UK, EU Member States and the EU;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 72 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the visible progress made in framing a stronger European defence since the adoption of the EU Global Strategy in June 2016; welcomes in particular the suggestion for a European Defence Fund, the proposed scaling-up of the Preparatory Action on Defence Research, and the legislative proposal for a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP);
Amendment 74 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 86 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 100 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. WelcomAcknowledges the Commission’s intention to propose a specific programme for defence research, with a dedicated budget and own rules, under the next MFF; underlines that Member States shouldmay choose to make additional resources available to that programme, as requested in Parliament’s resolution of 5 July 2017; renews its previous calls on the Commission to provide for Union participation in defence research and development programmes undertaken by M; recalls the success of collaborative defence industrial programmes between certain member Sstates, or jointly with industry where appropri which have not necessitate,d as referred to in Articles 185 and 187 TFEUny EU involvement;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 120 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 136 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 142 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 152 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Recognises the fact that for many decades under NATO and bilaterally and multilaterally member states have very successfully integrated their military formations with those of other Member States, without any EU involvement;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 172 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the proposed DG Defence should have the responsibility for ‘Defence Schengen’ arrangements, for security of supply, standardisation and military certification arrangements, for EU contributions to programmes under the CSDP and PESCO, for EU-funded defence research, and for the interinstitutional arrangements in the defence remit, including the EU White BookRecalling previous NATO procedures, calls for some sort of ‘Defence Schengen’ arrangements, for ease of movement of military traffic in time of crisis and security of supply;
Amendment 182 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the proposed DG Defence should work in liaison with the European Defence Agency (EDA); cConsiders that the EDA should be the implementing agency for Union actions under the European Capabilities and Armaments policy, where this is foreseen by the Lisbon Treaty; renews its call on the Council to ensurseeks assurance that the administrative and operational expenditure of the EDA is funded by its participants as well as from the Union budget;
Amendment 187 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. WelcomNotes the strategic review of the EU’s Capability Development Plan (CDP) due to be completed in Spring 2018; underlines that the CDP will enable the EDA to foster collaboration among Member States in filling capability gaps;
Amendment 188 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 200 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 216 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Thanks the more than six thousand women and men who have given excellent and loyal service in their national armed forces contributing to the Union’s civilian and military missions on three continents; greatly values these missions as Europe’s common contribution to peace and stability in the world and to the security of our citiznents; welcomes the increase in Member States’ defence spending in support of our service members; takes the view that this trend needs to be sustained, and strengthened and coordinthat greatedr at European leveltention be given to the revitalization of NATO capabilities;
Amendment 221 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WelcomNotes the presentation of the first annual report on the CSDP by the VP/HR; regretnotes, however, that this report is of quantitative nature only, describing achievements with statistical data and detailed information rather than evaluating the political impact of CSDP activities in improving the security of our citizens;
Amendment 226 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 238 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that as a consequence of the UK’s announcement of withdrawal from the Union, the command option of EUNAVFOR Atalanta needs to be reviewed; considers that the Union’s naval missions in the Mediterranean and the Horn of Africa could be brought under the command of a single naval headquarterspecial emphasis needs to be given to the future defence partnership with the United Kingdom; recognizing that the UK is Europe's foremost military power and that there is advantage to the Union in ensuring that the UK continues to have at least observer status in the EU defence and security decision-making process;
Amendment 266 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Reiterates that NATO has primacy in terms of European defence;emphasises the need for EU Member States to meet the minimum NATO targets of 2% GDP to be spent on defence and 20% of that on research and development;
Amendment 269 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 3 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that, once implemented, the EU-Africa strategy should address all aspects of migration, international protection and forced displacement, with a focus on the principrorism, corruption and good governance, with a view to improving rules of solidarity, partnership and shared responsibility, and mutual accountability in respect of human rightlaw and human rights of citizens of African countries;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that migration and mobility within Africa and between Africa and the EU are benefIn the light of uncontrolled migration from the African Continent to Europe, points out that the EU must adapt its policiales to both continents, and that a holistic approach to migration and mobility is paramount forreduce pull factors and to assist the stability and prosperity of the countries of migration, this will be beneficial to both continents with the effect of boosting sustainable development, promoting democracy, the rule of law, good governance and human rights;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that violent conflicts, corruption, criminality, persecution, inequality, terrorism, repressive regimes, natural disasters and chronic poverty have led to increased mobilitybeen major push factors in migration in recent years; stresrecognises that while refugees and migrants have the same universal human rights and fundamental freedomsnevertheless the security, stability and cohesion of European countries must be the first priority;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the importance of addressing the root causes of large movements of refugees and migrants, but acknowledges the insufficient efficiency of this solution in the short term;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 49 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls for the promotion of alternatives to irregular migration among African societies;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for comprehensive dialogue and cooperation with African countries with regards to readmission agreements in order to fight against trafficking and smuggling of human beings;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 77 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 13 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 33 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 35 #
2017/2029(INI)
Amendment 47 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that most of the arms in the hands of insurgents and terrorist groups have come from non- European sources, primarily Russia and China;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses, however, that military technology is being exported to non- eligible destinations and end users; is alarmed at arms races and at the fact that military approaches to solve political conflict and turmoil are increasingly prioritised over diplomatic and other non- violent approaches, such as conflict preventionRecognises that the EU has a very strong arms export control regime that all EU Member States are signatories to the UN Arms Trade Treaty; calls for universalisation of the Treaty and for more focus on those countries that are not signatories, including Russia and China;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 90 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that according to the Annual Reports, criterion 7 was invoked 117 times for denials in 2014 and 149 times in 2015; expresses its concern, inter alia, over the alleged diversions of exports of SALW from European countries to Syria, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere; points to the urgent need to base assessments of the risk of diversion on more than just an acceptance of commitments made by a recipient state in an end-user certificate; highlights the need for effective mechanisms of post- shipment controls to ensure that arms are not being re-exported to unauthorised end users; highlights the potential role that the EEAS could play in supporting Member States’ efforts in this area;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU and India are the world’s two largest democracies, the one a quasi-supranational entity, the other a federal republic, both drawing on deep cultural histories and are strongly committed to the promotion of peace, stability and security, as well as to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 50 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the relationship between the EU and its Member States with India has grown significantly in quality and scope since the Joint Political Statement of 1993; highlights the importance of the EU-India Strategic Partnership established in 2004 and meant to acknowledge their close ties and to take their relations to a higher and more intensive level;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the endorsement of the EU-India Agenda for Action-2020, which is a roadmap for intensifying the Strategic Partnership over the next five years; takes positive note of the areas of cooperation re- launched in 2016, such as the fight against terrorism and migration; underlines the importance ofnow calls for effectively implementingation of the Agenda with clear steps and deadlines;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 77 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes positive note that the EU and India havare re-engageding in discussion on the ways to proceed with negotiations on a Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA); urges both sides to proceed with the negotiations with a view to concluding the BTIA as soon as possible;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recommends the adoption at EU level of a consistent strategy for its relations with India, with clear priorities; draws attention to the importance of both the EU institutions and the Member States implementing such a strategy in a coherent and coordinated manner; considers that thate EU’s priorities for India could also be defined in an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the importance of interparliamentary structured dialogue for the functioning of the Strategic Partnership; requests that the Indian authorities take forward as soon as possible the idea of an India-Europe Friendship Group, acting in the Lok Sabha as a counterpart for the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with the Republic of India, be formed in the Lok Sabha as soon as possible;.
Amendment 109 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the significant added value of the cooperation between the EU and India in supporting democratic processes in Asia, in countries such as Myanmar, Sri LankaAfghanistan or the Maldives; underlines, moreover, the importance of the EU and India coordinating their humanitarian aid and development policies in the region, in order to positively contribute to the political, economic and social processesadvancement in the countries concerned;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the India-EU Joint Declaration on the fight against terrorism of 30 March 2016; underlines the importance of pursuing cooperation between the EU’s and India’s security and law enforcement services under the existing arrangement within Europol; recommends facilitating the exchange of best practices and information between India and the EU, including with, on one side, and the EU and its Member States on the other; encourages both sidesthem to advocate together for the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at UN level, as well as the increase of effectiveness of the UN terrorist designations;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of deeper cooperation between the EU and India for contributing in Afghanistan to building an Afghan-led state and institutions, to reconciliation processes and to the emergence of a political and economic environment that will allow, together with its Member States, other organisations, and India in the consolidatruction of peace and security; encourages, in particular, enhanced political coordination on security and military questions, development support and measures for addressing the regional contextstrong Afghan institutions;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the reaffirmed commitment to increased exchanges on the human rights dimension of the EU-India Strategic Partnership, including the Human Rights Dialogues, as citizens of both sides can benefit from enhanced cooperation on human rights issues; underlines, in this context, the importance of Human Rights Dialogues; notes that no exchange has taken place since 2013, and urges that a dialogue be held as soon as possible;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 174 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 183 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Acknowledges the significant efforts made by the Indian authorities with a view to combating all forms of discrimination, including caste-based; notes with concern, however, that caste- based discrimination continues to be a source of abuse, and encourages India’s authorities, therefore, to strengthen their efforts to eradicate this violation of human rights; encourages India, furthermore, to ensure full protec, and to enhance steps to protect minorities, not least the many Christioan of minorities, in particular religious and ethnic oncommunities;
Amendment 51 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union'sEuropean defence industryies inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union'sEuropean defence industryies. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 82 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of the UnioEuropean defence industryies by de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
Amendment 85 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States and other European partners, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least two different Member States.
Amendment 102 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the UnionEurope's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) For particular cases where undertakings located in the EU are controlled by non-EU states or by non-EU entities, such undertakings can be eligible if the Member State in which they are located provides sufficient assurances that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 108 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 120 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest and taking into account that unnecessary duplication should be avoided, may also be taken into account.
Amendment 128 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness of the European defence industryies, they should be market-oriented and demand driven. Therefore, the fact that Member States have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology, possibly in a coordinated way, should be taken into account in the award criteria.
Amendment 139 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee).The Commission should endeavour to find solutions which command the widest possible support within the Committee.In this context, the Committee may meet in the format of national defence experts to provide specific assistance to the Commission.It is for the Member States to designate their representatives to this Committee. In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 150 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of independent experts validated upon request by Member States, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
Amendment 169 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the UnioEuropean defence industryies by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 177 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union; where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO and post-Brexit context, and serving the European Union's security and defence interests, must also be taken into account;
Amendment 243 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control it within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action, unless located in non-EU states that are strategic partners with the EU in defence or space matters, and members of the European Space Agency.
Amendment 256 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Beneficiaries may cooperate with undertakings established outside the territory of the European Union in activities funded under the Programme.
Amendment 257 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. By derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking controlled by non-EU states or by non-EU entities is eligible if the Member State or partner country is located in provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national procedures, that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 258 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Where no competitive substitutes are readily available in the EU, and if this usage would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, beneficiaries and their subcontractors may use assets, infrastructure, facilities and resources located or held outside the territory of EU Member States or controlled by third countries.When performing an eligible action, beneficiaries and their subcontractors may also cooperate with undertakings established outside the territory of EU Member States or controlled by non-EU states or non-EU entities, if this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 259 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. If the bBeneficiary, as defined in paragraph 1, is developing an action, as defined in Article 6, in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation, it shall be eligible for the increased funding referred to in Article 11(2) in respect of that actionies shall provide before the signature of the funding agreement all relevant information necessary for assessment against the eligibility criteria.
Amendment 310 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 342 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts on the basis of the award criteria of Articleto be validated upon request by Member States, on the basis of the eligibility and award criteria set out in Articles 6, 7, 9 and 10.
Amendment 344 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited as observer. Where the agenda concerns international cooperative initiatives in the NATO context, NATO shall be invited as an observer for the purpose of the relevant items.
Amendment 351 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall regularly consult the Programme Committee which shall meet also in specific configurations, Committee members should be given early and effective opportunities to examine the draft implementing act and express their views.
Amendment 124 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Condemns in the strongest terms all terrorist attacks carried out in Turkey, and stands firmly by Turkey's population in our joint fight against terrorism; welcomes the close bilateral relations between EU Member States and Turkey in the field of anti-terrorism cooperation, including on 'foreign fighters'; reiterates its condemnation of the return to violence by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has been on the EU's list of terrorist organisations since 2002; invites the Member States to enforce legislation banning the use of signs and symbols of organisations which are on that list;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Commends the engagement by the Turkish Government and the hospitality shown by the population in hosting around 3 million refugees; notes the EU- Turkey statement on migration, and urges the Member States to initiate the voluntary resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey; calls on the Commission to ensure long-term investment in both refugees and their host communities in Turkey; encourages the Turkish Government to grant work permits to all Syrian refugees; calls on Ankara to keep up its patrolling efforts in the Aegean and to implement fully the bilateral readmission agreements signed with Bulgaria and Greece;
Amendment 290 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 302 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 352 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a settlement of the Cyprus problem would have a positive impact on the entire region, while first and foremost benefiting both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots; praises the leaders of the Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus for having achieved major progress in the settlement talks; welcomes the exchange of preferred maps, thus far unprecedented, and the first international conference held with the guarantor powers; supports the settlement based on a bi- communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, a single international legal personality, single sovereignty and single citizenship with political equality between the two communities, in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and on the basis of respect for the principles on which the Union is founded; welcomes the intensified engagement by the parties to achieve the settlement of the Cyprus problem; expects Turkey and Greece to show active support for a rapid and successful conclusion to the negotiations, and reiterates that Turkey’stheir commitment and contribution to a comprehensive settlement remain crucial; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), and calls on Turkeyall parties to allow access to all relevant sites and to assist the CMP by providing information from its military archives; urges the European Commission to use its resources with greater commitment and effect to expedite a successful conclusion to the unity process;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the Interim Guidance of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in May 2002 relating to armed security personnel on board ships,
Amendment 24 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 35 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the array of services provided by PSCs is extremely broad, ranging from logistical services to actual combat support and participation in post- conflict reconstruction; whereas PSCs also provide vital services inside Member States such as running prisons and providing patrol guards at infrastructure sites;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas PSCs have been involved in incidents resulting in loss of life; whereas this has had repercussions on the efforts of the international community in the countries in question and has revealed considerable gaps in accountability structures; whereas this incidents have been prosecuted and it would be erroneous to suggest that PSCs fall outside of the law even if there is less clarity regarding rules of engagement;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
Amendment 103 #
2016/2238(INI)
1. Stresses that private security companies play an important role in aiding the state’s military and civilian agencies by closing manpower and capability gaps created by budget cuts andgiven the increasing demand for the use of forces abroad; emphasises the availability of surge capacity at short notice as an additional benefit of the private provision of security services;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 138 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises, however, that, particularly in conflict-prone environments, employing a PSC for certain duties can have negative side effects for the EU by accidentally associating it with armed actors in a conflict area, with negative repercussions in the case of armed incidents, or by possibly compromisingcomplicate the situation and sometimes impact on Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) and Security Sector Reform (SSR) efforts through the inadvertent strengthening of local actors; notes in particular the risks posed by uncontrolled sub-contracting;
Amendment 149 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends, therefore, that the Commission propose common PSC contracting guidelines that clearly spell out the requirements for international and local PSCs to qualify for EU contracts, with the goal of replacing the current patchwork of approaches; these guidelines should be based both on international best practices in relation to PSC conduct and management, such as the ICoC, and take into account the need for particular care to be taken when selecting local PSCs in a complex post-crisis context; urges the Commission and the EEAS to give clear preference to ICoC-certified providers as is already done by the UN for whom ICoC is a requirement;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Demands thatRecommends the Commission establish a black list of contractors who have demonstrably failed to comply with the EU’'s standards; notes that standards across the EU regarding PSCs vary greatly, with the UK and Sweden leading the way, and believes that other Member States should strive to achieve similar standards while remaining in line with their own constitutional obligations;
Amendment 169 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 175 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 181 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 199 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that nascent global regulatory frameworks, such as the Montreux document, the ICoC and other regulatory initiatives in the UN framework, constitute clear progress compared to the lack of meaningful regulation that prevailed only ten years ago; notes that as this is a global issue any potential legislation should be introduced by a global organisation, such as the UN;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 216 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the transnational nature of PCSs and, in particular, their activities in areas of the world affected by crisis oftensometimes leads to jurisdictional gaps, particularly were the local legal structure is weak, that could make it difficult to hold the companies or their employees to account for their actions; notes that the national regulation of Private Security Companies often does not have extraterritorial application;
Amendment 224 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the EU and its Member States to push for an international framework that goes further than the Montreux document, by regulating the activities of PSCs, establishing a level playing field to ensure that host states have the authority to regulate PSCs and contracting states are able to use their power to protect human rights and prevent corruption; emphasises that such a framework must include dissuasive sancBelieves that the Montreux document is a potential basis for further binding international legislations for violations, the accountability ofcusing on those responsible for violations and effective access to remedies for gulating of activictims, in addition to a licensing and monitoring system requiring all PSCs to submit to independent audits and their personnel to participate in mandatory human rights traininges of PSCs;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that one of the most effective ways of influencing PSCs is through public sector procurement decisions; emphasises, therefore, the importance of making the award of contracts to PSCs conditional on the adoption of best practices, such as the ICoC, which some Member Statesthe UN and the US have already implemented; notes, however, that the ICoC compliance mechanism needs to be strengthened and its full independence assured to make it a credible incentive for compliance that of the Member States only Sweden and the UK have signed up to the ICoC and believes that the EU should focus on ensuring that other Member States sign up to this rather than creating its own unnecessary duplication; notes that in contrast to previous attempts to regulate PSCs the ICoC has been accepted by a variety of companies and has the support of states and NGOs, therefore believes that it is a strong basis to build on for further regulation;
Amendment 238 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes the considerable influence thsome EU and its Member States enjoy over the global security industry as a result of many major players having their headquarters in the EU; therefore places particular emphasis on the upcoming revision of the Common Military List as an opportunity to include certain services provided by PSCs, which would make them subject to export regulations and apply basic standards to their activities abroadnd believes that this can be utilised to expand the international standards for PSCs;
Amendment 242 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses the leading role of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) which should be the key forum in regulation of the international maritime sector;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the promotion and safeguarding of the indivisibility and universality of human rights are cornerstoneamong the key aims of the EU’s foreign and security policies;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 106 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas Article 19 of the UDHR acknowledges that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, which includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers; whereas the number of cases of persecution relating solely to people peacefully exercising their right to freedom of opinion and expression has risen sharply;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas millions of children around the world continue to suffer from all forms of violence, including the consequences and burden of terrorism, insurgency and war and its atrocities, discrimination and poverty;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
Amendment 181 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses its serious concern at the numerous, ever-increasing attempts made to shrink the space of civil society and human rights defenders, and the growing number of repressive laws adopted throughout the world, under the pretext of combating terrorism (through the introduction of counter-terrorism laws);
Amendment 221 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Reiterates that human rights should not be used to promote ideology;
Amendment 299 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the EU’s commitment to mainstream human rights and gender aspects in common security and defence policy missions, in line with the landmark UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on women, peace and security, and the recently adopted UN Security Council resolution 2242 making women a central component in all efforts to address global challenges; reiterates, in this context, its call on the EU and its Member States to support, in the process of building sustainable reconciliation, the systematic participation of women as a vital component of peace processes; calls, in this regard, on the EU to support, at international level, the recognition ofrecognizes the added value of women’s participation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, as well as in peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and post-conflict reconstruction; notes the success of the all-female Indian FPU as part of UNMIL and commends the Indian government for their nine years of commitment to the unit;
Amendment 306 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Foreign Affairs Council and the VP/HR to request that the EU Heads of Mission and appropriate EU representatives (heads of EU Civilian Operations, Commanders of EU Military Operations and EU Special Representatives) report on cases of serious violation of international humanitarian law, and to promote the Code of Conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes, committing UN Member States to support action by the Security Council aimed at preventing or ending such crimes; notes that Member States' governments have a long history of bringing to justice the violators of international law;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Requests that the EU strengthens its cooperation withcognises that the UN ins the context of formulating a common strategic vision on security on the basis of, on the one hand, the new EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy and, on the other, the UN’s revision of its peace operations and its peacebuilding architecturernerstone of the international system; insists that there be cooperation with the UN in strengthening the role and capacity of regional and sub- regional organisations in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution, and that procedures for the use of the CSDP in support of UN operations be developed further, including through the deployment of EU battlegroups, or through capacity-building and Security Sector Reform initiatives, while human rights and gender are mainstreamed into the work of the mission and operation;
Amendment 333 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Condemns the dramatic number of deaths at sea in the Mediterranean; is extremely concerned about the growing numbers of human rights abuses against migrants and asylum seekers on their route to Europe; highlights the weaknesses and systematic incoherence of the policies of the EU and the Member States in this area; and stresses the need for a holistic approachrgues that the difference between refugees and economic migrants is key to finding a long-term solutions;
Amendment 355 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 i (new)
Paragraph 31 i (new)
31i. Recognises the extent to which international human rights conventions, enacted in situations very different from today's, have been exploited and abused to compel the acceptance by European countries of uncontrolled numbers of migrants and calls for the revision and reinterpretation of such conventions in order to overcome this problem;
Amendment 361 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses the urgent need to develop and introduce a comprehensive, coherent and well-coordinated Common European Asylum System sharing the responsibility among the Member States; recalls that the Commission cannot effectively impose quotas upon Member States and reasserts Member State primacy; believes that resettling refugees from the official refugee camps would reduce irregular migration;
Amendment 366 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 375 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 387 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that criminal networks are taking advantage of the lack of safe migration channels, and of the vulnerability of women, girls and children, in order to subject them to trafficking and sexual exploitation;
Amendment 395 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that criminal networks are taking advantage of the lack of safe migration channels, and of the vulnerability of women, girls and children, in order to subject them to trafficking and sexual exploitation; condemns traffickers luring migrants on life-threatening journeys with promises of economic rewards awaiting them in the EU;
Amendment 414 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
Amendment 665 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73 a (new)
Paragraph 73 a (new)
73a. Condemns attacks on human rights tolerated under the pretence of accepting religious or cultural differences;
Amendment 707 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Expresses the need for international assistance in efforts to search for and liberate women and children who still remain in the captivity of ISIS and Boko Haram, and in promoting special programmes for treatment within the European Union of former captives; expresses concern over the recruitment of children by terrorist groups and their participation in terrorist activities; stresses the need to establish policies to guide the search for, and the liberation, rehabilitation and reintegration of these children;
Amendment 713 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Recognises the fact that persecution and marginalisation of human rights defenders and journalists is growing all over the world; is concerned that the public space for civil society is shrinking and that human rights defenders and journalists are increasingly under attack worldwide; considers a free civil society to be one of the foundations for the protection and support of human rights and democratic values;
Amendment 735 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
Paragraph 83
83. Calls for increased support in the areas of promoting media freedom, protecting independent journalists and bloggers, reducing the digital divide and facilitating unrestricted access to information and communication, and uncensored access to the internet (digital freedom)while recognising the need to limit the ability of terrorists and violent extremists to indoctrinate, radicalize and recruit;
Amendment 745 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87
Paragraph 87
Amendment 767 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89 b (new)
Paragraph 89 b (new)
89b. Condemns any attempt to use the mantle of human rights to justify or excuse acts of terrorism or to protect perpetrators of such acts;
Amendment 807 #
Amendment 811 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104
Paragraph 104
Amendment 820 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 105
Paragraph 105
Amendment 828 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106
Paragraph 106
Amendment 834 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 107
Paragraph 107
Amendment 844 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 108
Paragraph 108
Amendment 847 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 109
Paragraph 109
Amendment 900 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
The President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors shall be elected by secret ballot, in accordance with Rule 182. Nominations shall be with consent. They may only be made by a political group or by at least 40 Members. However, if the number of nominations does not exceed the number of seats to be filled, the candidates may be elected by acclamation. Members shall be permitted to serve a maximum of two terms in the office of President pursuant to Rule 19(1), regardless of whether they are served consecutively or not.
Amendment 22 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU’suropean security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react toaffected by an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2067(INI)
3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditionalhe terrorist threat erodes many distinctions between its external and internal dimensionsaspects of policy;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, as Europe idoes no longer int control of its security environment and has lostdoes not have the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the commonre needs to be a fundamental review of security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justicecapabilities in many EU Member States;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO that NATO is the cornerstone of European defence, and therefore encourages all Member States to join the Alliance, thereby removing any vestigial justification for separate EU military structures;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomNotes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; stresses that further work is needed to ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2067(INI)
8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay, taking account of the role of other organisations and the contributions of allies;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. SaluNotes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action, two leading NATO allies;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similaravoidance of duplication of NATO activities and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;
Amendment 162 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along the entirein terms of dealing with terrorism and subversion, the boundary between internal and external spectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Unionurity has become increasingly fluid;
Amendment 172 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the significantNotes the moderate contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengbelieves that the EU can add most value in civil and development aspects of crisis management;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that allny Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU securitywhere the EU as such may be able to add value - this will be primarily in the civil sphere; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission, and with consideration to the actions of other allies and organisations such as the UN or NATO;
Amendment 208 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financingthe 'Battlegroup' concept is merely part of a longstanding military inventory and any contribution by European allies should be regarded as potential NATO assets;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relationsat Article 42(7) is no substitute for NATO's Article 5, and disagrees with the EUSG objective of EU 'strategic autonomy';
Amendment 241 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equipped to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article Vshould focus on civil aspects of crisis management;
Amendment 251 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the recentNotes the Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industryies ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components;
Amendment 293 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. WelcomNotes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role inrole in trying to coordinatinge capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementationwhich ideally should be folded into the relevant NATO areas of activity;
Amendment 303 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021-2027)Notes with concern the increasing intrusion of the European Commission into defence-related initiatives;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the potential secession of the UK from the EU,
Amendment 22 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in recent years the security situation in and around Europe has significantly worsened and has created arduous challenges; that no single country or organisation is able to face alone; whereas solidarity and resilience requires the EU to stand and to act together,require European countries to cooperate more and to do so in concert with outheir allies, especially through NATO; whereas the fight against terrorism is a priority for the EU and should be engaged within as well as outside the EU’sMember States and to be effective requires tackling inside and outside of national borders;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the security and defence building capacity enshrined in the Treaties has yet to be accomplished; whereas it is the responsibility of the Member States to build a European Security and Defence Unionin order to achieve greater capabilities and better capacity to deal with current crises and future threats Member States must increase their defence expenditure, specifically on Research and Development, and aim for more effective intelligence strategies;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Article 42 of thdefence Treaty on European Union requires the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy as part of the common security and defence policy, which will lead to a EU common defence when the European Council so decidesmains a national competence; whereas European defence ambitions must support military capabilities within NATO with a view to strengthening the alliance;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas that same article provides for the creation of defence institutions as well as for a European capabilities and armaments policy to be defined; whereas it also requires that the EU’s efforts will be NATO-compatible; whereas a European Defence Union will enable a stronger North Atlantic Treaty Organization,e recent Joint declaration from the NATO Warsaw Summit of 2016 on the NATO-EU strategic partnership recognised the role of NATO and the support the EU can play in achieving common goals and consequently promoting further a more effective national (territorial), regional and global security and defence;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas except for the creation of the European Defence Agency (EDA), none of the other missing elements of the EU common security and defence policy have so far been conceived, decided or implemented; whereas the EDA still needs to be harnessed to develop its full potential; whereas despite the views of the EU institutions there is clearly a lack of political will from Member States and this should be respected in future considerations regarding EU defence policy;
Amendment 73 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy requireests that the EU systematically encourage defence cooperation, over the full spectrum of capabilities, in order to respond to external crises, build our partners’' capacities, to guarantee Europe’'s safety, and to create a solid European defence industry, which is critical for Europe’'s autonomy of decision and action; whereas the EU cannot force such measure upon Member States due to their primacy in defence matters; whereas any measures must be agreed upon by all members of the Council before implementation;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the European Council of June 2015, which partially focused on defence, called for fostering greater and more systematic European defence cooperation with a view to delivering key capabilities, including through the use of EU funds where appropriate;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas France invoked the Article 42(7) TEU on 17 November 2015 and subsequently requested and managed the other Member States’' aid and assistance contributions on a bilateral basis; whereas this demonstrates the purely political nature of the invocation rather than any practical purpose; whereas a limited number of Member States have the necessary management capacity to follow this example;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
Amendment 95 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Encourages the European Council to lead the progressive framing of the EDU, with a view to its establishment under the next multiannual political and financial framework of the EU (MFF); takes the view that the Lisbon TreatyTakes the view that the Lisbon Treaty does not provides a solid basis for the EDU;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Insists that the NATO alliance remains the bedrock of European defence policy;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Insists that any decision to move towards European Defence Union; including the development of greater permanent structured cooperation and the creation of defence-related institutions, must be made on the basis of unanimity among EU Member States;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 120 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the Union should dedicate own means to fostering greater and more systematic European defence cooperation among the Member States, including permanent structured cooperation (PESCO); is convinced that the use of EU funds would be a clear expression of cohesion and solidarity, and that this would allow all Member States to improve their military capabilities in a more common effort;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that with the exception of common costs, military assets and operational costs are provided to CSDP missions on a case-by-case and national basis;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the Member States which are willing to make more binding commitments to one another should establish permanent structured cooperation within the Union framework; encourages those Member States to establish multinational forces within the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and make these forces available to the common security and defence policy; believes that the Council should normally entrust the implementation of a peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security task to those multinational forces; is convinced that the EU battle group system should be furdo so through bilateral or multilateral agreements that have been the effective method of defence cooperation for decades; encourages those Member States to increase their contributions to NATO and aim to increase their defence spending to the desired 2% and welcomes the decision of those Member States which have already done so; believes that the Council should normally entrust the implementation of a peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security task to the UN and NATO; notes the recently adopted report on Peace Support Operations – EU engagement with the UN and the African Union (2015/2275(INI)) which offered clear guidelines on ther developed to that end; underlines that PESCO is open to all Member Statesment of the EU role, with others, in support of the African Union;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States participating in the EDA to establish a common European capabilities and armaments policy; encourages the Commission to work in liaison with the EDA to that end, and to strengthen the industrial and technological base of the defence sector; believes that the key to sustaining the industry is an increase in defence spending by Member States, as well as ensuring that the industry remains globally competitive;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the ongoing work on setting- up a preparatory action for a future EU defence research programme starting in 2021 as requested by the European Council (EUCO) 2013 and 2015; calls on the Member States to outline future cooperative programmes in which EU funded defence research can build a starting point;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of putting in place the necessary measures to allow a working, accessible, transparent and simple European market in defence equipment open to others in order to enable Member States to reach better defence and security budget maximisation; is concerned that the progress towards improved competitiveness, greater transparency, and less red tape in the defence sector has been slow so far, and that a sound European defence industrial policy is still missing;
Amendment 189 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 200 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the joint declaration by the presidents of the European Council and the Commission, and the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of 8 July 2016; emphasises the need for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO in the area of security and defence; is convinced that EU-NATO cooperation should involve building resilience together in the east and the south as well as defence investment; considers that cooperation on capabilities offers the prospect of improving compatibility and synergy between both frameworks; iremains convinced that this would also strengthen NATO’s role in security and defence policy, and in collective defenceNATO is the primary provider of security and defence in Europe and that all Member States should focus on the improvements to the Alliance; believes that the EU has potential in civil aspects to make a key difference in unstable regions;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is deeply concerned by reports that administrative procedures unnecessarily slow down the cross-border movement of rapid response forces inside the EU; cCalls on the Member States to establish an EU- wide system for the coordination of rapid movement of defence forces personnel, equipment and supplies for the purposes of the common security and defence policy, where the solidarity clause is invoked, and where there is an obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to make the necessary arrangements for the implementation of the Article 42(7) TEU, in order to allow the Member States to effectively manage other Member States’ aid and assistance contributions, or to have them effectively managed within the Union framework; calls on the Member States to aim for theaim for the NATO targets of 2 % GDP target to be spent on defence, and to spend 20 % of their defence budgets on major equipment, including related research and development; recognising the pre- eminence of NATO and identifying, with the appropriate division of labour, the added value of the EU in non-military aspects of crisis management;
Amendment 239 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that, based on the EU global strategy, the white book should encompass the EU’s security and defence strategy, the capabilities deemed necessary for the deployment of that strategy and the EU level measures and programmes to deliver those capabilities, which should be based on a common European capabilities and armaments policy; believes that all views, including those less convenient to the supporters of the EDU, should be taken into account given that defence and security remains a national competency;
Amendment 244 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes the view that the white book should take the form of an interinstitutional agreement of a binding nature which would set out all Union initiatives, investments, measures and programmes over the respective multiannual political and financial framework of the EU; is convinced that the Member States, partners and allies can take this interinstitutional agreement into account in their own security and defence planning, with a view in order to bheing mutually consistentghten cooperation;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
Amendment 253 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Amendment 270 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
- support for the placing ofNATO initiative which will place multinational battalions in the Member States on the eastern flank;
Amendment 273 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Amendment 278 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Amendment 286 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
- a reflection process on foreign direct investment in defence and security critical industries and service providers with a view to developing EU-level legislation;
Amendment 289 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 7
Paragraph 16 – indent 7
- a reflection process on dual-use standardisation with a view to developing EU level legislatiomutual recognition in light of the new proposal anticipated at the end of the review that is currently being undertaken;
Amendment 295 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 8
Paragraph 16 – indent 8
Amendment 296 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 9
Paragraph 16 – indent 9
Amendment 4 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament report on Peace Support Operations – EU engagement with the UN and the African Union (2015/2275(INI)),
Amendment 375 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Acknowledges the strong support by the EU and others to the African Union particularly through the African Peace Facility and calls for greater effort to encourage African states to contribute more to their own peace and security, in particular, through the early mobilisation of a deployable and effective African Standby Force;
Amendment 445 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Strongly welcomes the progress now being made in negotiations for the reunification of Cyprus and the positive efforts of both sides to reach a rapid and successful conclusion; urges the EU to provide every possible support for this process, including additional financial support, particularly where this might make the difference between success and failure;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; bBelieves that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’; welcomes the fact that the deepening of the Customs Union will have a positive influence on Turkey’s economic governance and strengthen Turkey’s independent regulatory institutions;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 5 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
Amendment 12 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union is resolved to frame a common defence policy leading to a common defence which reinforces its European identity and autonomy in order to promote peace, security and progress in Europe and in the worldin spite of the fact that it is unnecessary, wasteful and divisive both within Europe and with our transatlantic allies;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the developmre is plenty of the CSDP requires shared values and common interests, and political will from the Member States, as well as the setting- up of robust institutional cooperation structures; whereas the CSDP should be a common policy and not a mere sum of the national policies of the Member Statecooperation between European states on issues of security and defence and this has existed since long before the EU, it is expressed both through the NATO alliance and bilateral agreements;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU now has competence to define and implement a common security and defence policy that includes the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy; whereas the Union should use this competence to coordinate and supplement the actions of the Member States, without thereby prejudicing or superseding their competence in defdefence remains a national competence;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 76 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the European Council should establish theNATO remains the cornerstone of European Ddefence Union without delay, as advocated by Parliament, as well as the Union’s common defence; whereas the Member States should adopt the decision on common defence in accordance with their respective constitutional requirementsand the Member States involved should strive to show their wholehearted and undivided commitment to the Alliance;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Parliament actively supports the European Defence Union and will continue to make appropriate proposals to that end; whereas the interparliamentary conference on the CFSP and CSDP should become the forum for the implementation of effective and regular interparliamentary cooperatdiscussion on the CSDP and the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the European Parliament represents theis just one of at least 28 parliaments representing European citizens and exercises legislative and, budgetary functions as well as political control and consultationve functions;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas framing a common Union defence policy and establishing common defence without the European Parliament’s political and institutional support would underminehave little effect on the representative and democratic foundations of the Union;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the EU Global Strategy should serve as a very clear and valuable strategic framework for the future development of the CSDPfinal decision rests with the Council;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the CSDP, as provided for in the Treaty on European Union (TEU), includes the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy that will lead to a future common defence when the European Council, acting unanimously, so decides; calls on the Member States to commit as a matter of priority to the provisions of the Treaty on the CSDP, and to ensure tangible progress in the achievement of the objectives as defined in those provisionsbelieves that few imagined at the time this language was drafted that it would ever be taken forward;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the reform and innovation that the Lisbon Treaty brings to the CSDP constitute a sufficient and coherent framework and should set the path for a truly common policy, based on shared resources and capabilities as well as on coordinated planning at Union level; stresses that the progress of the CSDP within the current institutional and legal framework is dependent more on the political will of Member States than on legal considerations; notes that without political will the framework is largely irrelevant;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 161 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that where the TEU provides that the Council should not acts by a qualified majority to adopt decisions under the CSDP, in particular those under Articles 45(2) and 46(2) TEU, all expenditure to which the implementation of such decisions gives rise should be charged to the Union budget; considers that, to that end, there is a and there is no need for additional funding or co-funding from Member States;
Amendment 173 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 191 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 199 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 211 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that the Union’s security and defence will be stronger as we stand united; takes the view that the EU needs to develop an effective system for European burden-sharing for its own security Notes that the UK leaving the EU will have a severe impact on the already limited capabilities of the Union, as well as reducing the budget available; believes that a failure to take account of this in future plands defence, which is not yet the casemonstrates a rejection of reality;
Amendment 225 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that security and defence constitute an area where European added value can be easily demonstrated, in terms of economic and efficiency gains, by givingthe Member States increased and more cost-effective capacity, through greater coherence, coordination and interoperability in security and defence, as well as in terms of contributing to consolidating solidarity and cohesion within the Unionfulfilling the NATO obligation to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence, revitalising the NATO alliance, and avoiding unnecessary waste and duplication through the creation of EU structures which bring no added value in defence terms;
Amendment 234 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that the reinforcement of the CSDP in line with the Treaties will notcan only serve to impinge on national sovereignty as this policy is driven by the Member States; is convinced that there is no greater respect for sovereigntin spite of the fact that this policy than defending the territorial integrity of the European Union through a common defence policys been agreed by the Member States;
Amendment 248 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the projected increase in national defence expenditure to 2 % of EU GDPnational GDP, in line with the NATO targets; highlights that this would mean extra expenditure of nearly EUR 100 billion across Europe on defence by the end of the coming decade; considers that this boost should be used to launch more strategic cooperative programmes within and through the Union, by better structuring the demand and supply sides and making both sidparticularly dual-use opportunities; believes that the 20% research and development target set by NATO is also crucial if Member States moare efficient and more effectiveto improve their defence capabilities;
Amendment 262 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is convinced that the Union’s investment in defence should ensure that all Member States can participate in a balanced, coherent and synchronised improvement of their military capabilities; considers that this constitutes a strategic opportunity for the Union to improve its security and defence;
Amendment 267 #
Amendment 268 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 310 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 326 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Encourages the Member States to establish and join PESCO within the Union framework, with a view to sustaining and improvinge their military capabilities through doctrine and leadership development, personnel development and training, defence material and infrastructure development, and interoperability and certification;
Amendment 341 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that the Union should make provision, in agreement with the Member States concerned, for participation in capability programmes undertaken by them; considers that the Union’s financial contribution to such programmes should not exceed the contributions made by the participating Member States; believes that such involvement should be as the governments of Member States see fit;
Amendment 347 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 359 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 366 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. StresRecognises that the European Parliament should play a prominent role in the supervision of implementation and in the evaluation of the CSDP; insists that Parliament must be consulted on major decisions in the area of the CSDP, including regarding military missions and strategic defence operations's Secretariat has its own agenda, as part of the European Civil Service, with the same instinct for political integration, as the other EU institutions, including the Council Secretariat;
Amendment 375 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 379 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 384 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 390 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Reiterates that NATO is the cornerstone of European defence and believes that the relationship between the CSDP and NATONATO and the EU offers a political opportunity for collaboration and complementarity at every level; recalls that, within the current international context and in view of the deterioration of security, a comprehensive and wider partnership is needed, with the aim of developing joint capabilitieEU focusing on civil and humanitarian aspects of crisis mand avoiding duplication of actionsagement;
Amendment 412 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on NATO to ensure that the NATO European command option referred to in the ‘Berlin plus’ arrangement will continue to function, and that the operations commander will continue to be a senior officer from a EU Member Stateuropean nation at Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) level;
Amendment 420 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
Amendment 446 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Underlines the need for deeper discussions on the future relation between the Union and the United Kingdom in CSDP matters, and in particular in the field of military capabilities, shouldonce the UK decide to triggers Article 50 TEU; considers that new command arrangements need to be found with regard to the Northwood Operational Headquarters for Operation Atalanta;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
Amendment 10 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 21 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 29 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas this challengee high levels of migration requires global solutions; whereas, however,ith 86 % of the world’s refugees live in developing regions, with least developed countries hosting 26 % of the total; whereas the million people who arrived in the EU in 2015 represented 0.2 % of the EU population, compared with much higher percentages in neighbouring countrieing in developing regions;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas refugees, and migrants are legally two distinct categories but in reality often people are part of large-scale mixed movements of people – with political, economic, social, developmental, humanitarian and human rights implications that cut across bordersylum seekers and economic migrants are distinct categories;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the uncontrolled arrival of large number of people from different cultures may create difficulties in the host societies in terms of the impact on public services and on the way of life in certain areas, particularly where there is reluctance on the part of newcomers to integrate or where they are subject to the same political and cultural influences that they may have hoped to leave behind;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the increase in human mobilitymigration, if managed in a safe, orderly, regular and responsible manner, can provide significant benefits, as recognised by the 2030 Agenda, but these are often largely underestimated; whereas the ageing of the European population requires, among other measures, relying on foreign workers in order to guarantee an adequate balance between active and retired people;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the fact that we are witnessing in today’s world an unprecedentedThat high levels of human mobility, and stresses that one of the most urgent actions the international community must undertake is the strengthening of a common response to address the challenges and opportunities that this phenomenon represents; stresses that this response must be guided by the full protection of the rights and dignity of everyone forced by any circumstance to flee their homes in search of a better life; underlines that, though their treatment is governed by separate legal frameworks, refugees and migrants haveinternational migration often require a common response to address the challenges and opportunities that this phenomenon represents; recalls that member states abiding by democratic values and principles and international law, are entitled to respond to the crisis as they same universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, which need to be safeguarded regardless of their status; recalls that the EU must abide by its values and principles in all common policies and promote them in its external relationee fit and notes the recent referendum in Hungary as evidence that not all citizens have the same response to a crisis;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. StressNotes that well-managed international migration represents an important contribution to socioeconomic development, as it has done historically, and that it is necessary to encourage this by changing the current narrative and developing a positive one, countering xenophobic, populist and nationalistic discourses and adopting policies focused on the medium and long term and not exclusively guided by immediate political pressures, while also addressingdevelopment, provided that numbers are controlled and newcomers are given every opportunity to integrate, recognises that there are legitimate concerns regarding border management, social protection for vulnerable groups and integration of refugees and migrants;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the humanitarian aid system is dangerously overstretched and that it will never be sufficient to respond to forced displacement crises, in particular given the protracted nature of a majority of them; welcomes therefore the new policy framework outlined in the Commission communication on ‘Forced Displacement and Development’ of April 2016needs to be reformed, in particular given the protracted nature of a majority of crises; notes the importance of promoting closer humanitarian- development links and the need to engage with different partners – governments, local authorities, civil society, including refugees themselves, and the private sector – to develop targeted evidence-based strategies to tackle this challenge;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that EU development cooperation should continue to address the root causes of forced displacement by promoting peace, democracy and, security, and the rule of law, reducing poverty and inequalitycorruption, strengthening basic services, addressing state fragility and promoting human rights and good governance, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 in the new 2030 Agendathrough better targeted and well controlled aid programmes;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the crucial role of women in cases of forced displacement, not only as they are more vulnerable to certain abuse, but also because of the role they play in responding to emergencies, their socioeconomic contributions and their active participation in conflict resolution and prevention; notes that a focus on women’s empowerment is therefore necessary to address the deeper causes of forced displacement; reiterates the importance of adding a gender perspective to the EU policies addressing movements of migrants and refugees;
Amendment 217 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that children – particularly unaccompanied ones –, people with disabilities and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to abuse, including sexual and gender-based violence, even once they have reached places deemed secure; calls for these groups to be given special assistance and humanitarian protection as part of their resettlementbelieves that there is a danger that children are sometimes exploited by their own families in the migration process;
Amendment 228 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomRecognises the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting to Address Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants of 19 September 2016 and the hosting of the Leaders’ Summit by the USA, as migration flows are a global responsibility which demand a global response and enhanced cooperation between all stakeholders; welcomes the outcome of these summits as the expression of a political commitment of unprecedented force, initiating the path towards a truly international sharing of responsibilities for refugees and large migration movements; regrets however the lack of specific pledges or legally binding commitments in terms of aid or reform, which are needed to close the current gap between rhetoric and reality; calls on all the parties involved to ensure continued political engagement, funding and concrete acts of solidarity in support of host countries; calls for the EU and itscalls for Member States to take the lead in international efforts, particularly as regardas well as ensuring that the agreements – including the future compacts on refugees and on safe, orderly and regularcontrolled migration – are swiftly put into practice, establishing follow-up mechanisms as needed;
Amendment 260 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that the resettlement of forcibly displaced persons is a responsibility of the international community; considers it crucial to implement as a matter of urgency a coordinated response in third countries to grant asylum for people in need of international protection, instead of leaving the burden on the front-line states or countries neighbouring conflict zones; highlights the fact that financial support is outpaced by the scope and scale of displacement, compounded by the lack of solutions to address the root causes of this forced displacement, including the "pull" effect of policies in many western countries;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses nonetheless the need to find political solutions to violent conflicts and to invest in early-warning and conflict-prevention mechanisms so as to reduce them in the future; calls for the EU to take a more active and effective role in the field of prevention and mediation; stresses that the response to forced displacement needs to be rights-based and take account of the population’s vulnerabilities – in particular as regards women and minors – and not be limited to humanitarian assistance but also involve development actors; calls for Member States to take a more active and effective role in the field of prevention and mediation;
Amendment 323 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. StresRecognises that EU external action should be forward-looking instead of mainly reactive with changing objectives in response to new crises; recalls that the migration phenomenon stems from a complex set of causes such as a growing population, poverty, insufficient job creation, political instability and climate change, as well as the EUs own policies;
Amendment 359 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the establishment of a genuine, value-based common European migration policy – with adequate legal channels for migration as a sustainable long-term policy to promote growth and cohesion within the EUmember states that wish to take in migrants – in order to set a clear framework for EU relations with third countries; welcomes the EU Action Plan against migrant smuggling (2015- 2020), which envisages closer cooperation with third countries, but underlines that the implementation of a common EU legal migration policy would be instrumental in breaking the business model of smugglers;
Amendment 371 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomRecognises the new Partnership Framework with third countries as a signal of real political action; stresses that the success of the approach outlined in the communication of June 2016 depends on the EU’s capacity to offer real, commonly agreed incentiveshighlighting the importance of humanitarian aid offered to thirdese countries and is concerned by the limited offer mainly focused on border management or Assisted Voluntary Return schemes, which – while essential and needed – constitute only a partial response to the situation; highlights the need to balance and complement this responportance of a policy of holding refugees whilst asylum claims are processed, focusing on the development of local economies, qualification and regional mobility and improved levels of protection in countries of transit and origin;to allow assisted return
Amendment 413 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. WelcomNotes the high-level dialogues carried out by the VP/HR and the Commission, and in some cases by Mmember Sstates on behalf of the EU as a whole, as good and effective practices fostering coordination; stresses that coordination should be undertaken by the Commission and the EEAS; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to keep Parliament regularly informed of these dialogues and to report on the exact opat the UN General Assembly in September 2016 to come up with a truly international implementation of the Rabat and Khartoum processes and the priority initiatives agreed at the Valletta Summit; notes that the packages designed for priority countries as part of the new Partnership Framework, by the Commissirather than European response to the migrant crisis that affects the world beyon,d the EEAS and the Member States, have neither been presented nor debated by the elected representatives of European citizens28 members of the EU;
Amendment 438 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is extremely concerned by the continuing conflict in Syria,Recognises that refugees are best sheltered in their own culturally similar regions; in wthich violence against civils regard recognises the enormous endeavour made by the Turkish, Jordanians and violations of international humanitLebanese authorities in particulari an law over the past five years have led to the forced displacement of half of the country; expresses its full support to Lebanon and Jordan, which continue to demonstrate extraordinary solidarity in hosting millions of refugees in spite of limited resourcd applauds the work of the European Commission and of the British Government, which alone has provided over £1billion of direct financial support and material assistance to the refugee camps in addition to its contribution to EU initiatives;
Amendment 494 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that without sufficient funding the EU cannot perform the functions it is expected to, nor meet the expectations of the European people; underlines the political and economic costs of inaction; notes that the mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – or the negotiation of the next MFF at the latest – provides a necessary opportunity for the revision of the external instruments related to migration, and also to increase the EU’s budget in such a manner that it would allow an end to ad hoc instruments and restore the unity of the budget;
Amendment 503 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 521 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. WelcomNotes the use of common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions such as EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUNAVFOR MED, cooperation with NATO, and EU initiatives such as Europol’s Joint Operational Team (JOT) Mare to gather intelligence and fight smugglers, while underlining that global mobility should not be considered a threat; recommends the use of CSDP tools for early warning (forecasting), mediation and conflict resolution, while stressing the importance of starting to plan for durable solutions as early as possible in conflict situations;
Amendment 539 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to provide Parliament and the public with a detailed overview of the various funding instruments and programmes – and how they fit together withcomplement Member State programmes – in dealing with the crisis and in the 16 priority countries4 with which the EU engages in high-level dialogues on migration, and under the Global Approach to Migration and Mobility (GAMM); recalls that the GAMM remains the overarching framework of the EU external migration and asylum policy, but notes that recent policy initiatives have made limited reference to it and calls for a clarification of the GAMM’s relevance in the current context; _________________ 4 Ethiopia, Eritrea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Amendment 15 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the increasingly dangerous and challenging security environment within and outside the Union, characterised by terrorist attacks and mass murder which require close cooperation betweeno Member States, can cope with alone, calls for the strengthening of the EU’s security and defence policy to make it a more effective policy instrument and a real guarantee of the safety of EU citizens and the promotion of European interests and valuells on national governments to strengthen their internal and border security, and to protect their citizens and their interests;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Unionnational governments needs to contribute to the fight against terrorism at home and abroad, including by supporting third countries in combating terrorism; whereas the UnionMember States needs to make itswork together to secure external borders more secure;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Unionall Member States needs to strengthen its resilience through cooperation and coordination with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, with the United Nations andhich remains the cornerstone of the defence of Europe, with its neighbours and regional partners;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Unionnational governments needs to address the root causes of the challenges to our security, of unrestthe pull factors into our countries, of unrest in the neighbourhood, of migration, of the degradation of people’'s livelihoods by state and non-state actors, and of the erosion of states and regional orders, including as a result of climate change and poverty, through a comprehensive and values-based approach to managing crises both inside and outside the Union and of population explosions even in some of the poorest countries;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the European Council of June 2015, which focused on defence, called for the fostering of greater and more systematic European defence cooperation with a view to delivering key capabilities, including through the use of EU funds; investment in defence by European countries with a view to delivering key capabilities; particularly through NATO which should remain the cornerstone of European defence and security engagement;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas space capabilities for European security and defence are appropriate for a range of situations, ranging from day-to- day peacetime use to crisis management and even full-scale warfare; whereas the development of such capabilities is a long- term venture; whereas the development of future capabilities needs to be programmed when current capabilities are being deployed;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas in the area of defence and security the Union acts through such institutions as the European Defence Agency and the EU Satellite Centre;deleted
Amendment 47 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas European space assets have been developed over the last five decades thanks to the coordinated efforts of the European Space Agency and national space agenciesnational space agencies and subsequently the European Space Agency (ESA); whereas the Outer Space Treaty, the basic legal framework of international space law, was bought into force in October 1967;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas developing and sustaining space capabilities for security and defence in Europe requires effective cooperation among Member States and with the European and transatlantic instituthrough the ESA and, given the truly global nature of space, with transatlantic institutions and international organisations;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that space-based capabilities and services play a key role in the context of European security and defence; is convinced that current and future space- based capabilities and services will provide Member States and the Unionour nations and NATO and the EU with improved operational capacity for the implementation of the common security and defence policy and of other EU policieswhere appropriate in areas such as external action, border management, maritime security, agriculture, the environment, climate action, energy security, disaster management, humanitarian aid and transport;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the Unionnational governments should improve space-based communication, situational awareness, precision navigation and Earth observation capabilities, and ensure a European non-dependenceinvolvement as regards critical space technologies and access to space; Believes that cooperation should be on an a bilateral basis between governments and through the ESA;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Union’'s space policy promotes scientific and technical progress, industrial competitiveness and the implementation of all EU policies, including security and defence policy; invites the Council, the VP/HR and the Commission to ensure that European space programmes develop civilian space-based capabilities and services for European security and defencewhich may contribute to security and defence capabilities; Believes that dual-use capacity of space capabilities is important in order to make most effective use of resources;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers a holistic, integrated and long-term approach to the space sector at an EU level to be necessary; believes that the space sector should be one of the priorities for the new EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy, bearing in mind the need to develop EU civil space programmes that can be used for both civil and military purposes;deleted
Amendment 100 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the crucial nature of the relationship between the Union and the European Space Agency; is convinced that the European Space Agency should play a significant role in the definition and implementation of security and defena single European space policy; invites the VP/HR to coordinate and advance the necessary initiatives and efforts to this end;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is convinced that the EU-US relationship in the field of security and defence policy should be further developed; cConsiders that EU-US cooperation on future space-based capabilities and services for security and defencevarious purposes would be mutually beneficial; notes the work undertaken towards the third US Offset Strategy; urges the Union to take this development into account when preparing its own Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy, and to include space-based capabilities for security and defence within the remit of that strategy; invites the VP/HR to discuss with defence ministers the strategic approach to be taken, and to inform Parliament as that debate unfoldsbelieves that pre-existing bilateral relationships between Member States and the US could be utilised where appropriate;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the need for stronger cooperation between the EU andengagement of all EU Member States in NATO inand the area of security and defence; is convincedneed to prevent duplication;; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should cover the building of resilience by the two bodies and in conjunction with our neighbours, as well as defence investmentis the cornerstone of Europe's security and defence; considers that cooperation on space-based capabilities and services offers prospects for improving compatibility and synergy between the two frameworks; is convinced that this would also strengthen NATO’'s role in security and defence policy and in collective defence;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the protection of space- based capabilities and services for security and defence against cyber-attacks and other harmful interference offers prospects for strengthened EU-NATO cooperationengagement; invites the VP/HR to advance EU-NATO cooperation in this area and to inform Parliament as it evolves;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the civilian EU programmes in the space domain that provide a range of capabilities and services relevant to the Union’s security and defence policythat are of potential use in many sectors , including the next stages of evolution of the Copernicus and Galileo systems,; need to take security- and defence-related requirements into account from their inception; considerotes that space situational awareness, satellite communication, electronic intelligence and early warning are areas in need of EU- levelthat could benefit from greater cooperation ibetween the public and private sectors, continuous investment by, and support for, agencies in the space, security and defence fields, such as the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Agency;
Amendment 158 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Remains cautious about the risks associated with privatisation of the space sector;deleted
Amendment 163 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the EU shcould lead initiatives thatplay a role in makeing European space capabilities and services more robust, resilient and responsive; is convinced that a rapid reaction capability to replace or restore damaged or degraded assets in space as a crisis unfolds can only be developed effectively at the European levelthrough multi-state partnerships;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the Commission and the European agencies in the space, security, and defence fields to join forces to develop a catalogue of training requirements vis- à-vis the use of space-based capabilities and services for security and defence; tTakes the view that EU resources should be mobilised for pilot courses in those areas in which Member States and the competent European agencies have identified an imminent need;
Amendment 171 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on those Member States who have not ratified the Outer Space Treaty to do so, given its importance in the maintenance of law in space;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the process and plans for the development of new EuropeanSA launcher Ariane 6, and considers the development of this launcher to be cruciapotentially important l for the long- term viability and independence of the European space programmes that serve defence and security purposes; ; notes that given the current stage of development of the launcher it is important to be realistic about its potential;
Amendment 182 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that the Union should encourage all actors in the technology and know-how supply chains to turn their attention to space-based capabilities and services for security and defence, and should promote the development of innovative applications and new business ideas in this area, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized companies and on developing entrepreneurship in this sector; calls for a plan for the use of dual-use space technologies in the space sector, aimed at contributing to the development of the European military industry and to greater competition;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is convincedConsiders that EU-level investments in security and defence capabilities could foster greater and more systematic European defence cooperation with a view to delivering key capabilities; welcomnotes, therefore, the European Council conclusions of June 2015; urges the Council, the VP/HR and the Commission to develop the necessary framework for EU-level funding;
Amendment 196 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 7 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to Article 4h and 4j of the Constitutive Act of the African Union;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the security landscape in Africa in particular has changed dramatically in the last decade, with peace enforcement and counter-terrorism operations becoming the rule rather than the exception in many areas; whereas the porous borders within the continent help fuel violence and, reduce security and provide opportunities for criminal activity;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the UN Liaison Office for Peace and Security and the Permanent Mission of the African Union in Brussels play key roles in developing relationships between their organisations and the EU, NATO and national embassies;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas in 2014 and 2015 EU financial commitments to the AU totalled €717.9m (of which €595.1m was for PSOs and €51.7m was for the operationalisation of the African Peace and Security Architecture and the Early Response Mechanism) and AU contributions were just €25m;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of early communication and enhanced procedures for crisis consultation with the UN and the AU, as well as other organisations such as NATO and the OSCE; highlights the need to improve information sharing, including on the planning, conduct and analysis of missions; encourages speedywelcomes the finaliszation of the negotiations for anand signing of the EU-UN administrative arrangement on exchanging classified information; suggests an agreement between the AU, the EU and other key actors, and the UN of a set of shared aims for African security and development;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the African PeaceRecognises the critical contribution of the African Peace Facility in developing the triangular partnership between the UN, EU and AU; believes that this Facility provides both an entry point and a potential lever for creating a stronger partnership between the EU and the AU; considers it vital that the EU institutions and Member States should remain closely engaged if the Facility is to be fully exploited; acknowledges that there are other funding mechanisms in use, but believes that given the Facility’s singular focus on Africa, as well as its clear goals, it is especially important with regard to PSOs in Africa; remains concerned at the continuing problems of financing and political will on the part of African countries;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the EU and its Member States, as well as on other members of the international community, to assist with training including discipline, equipment, logistic support and development of rules of engagement (RoE), to encouraginge and facilitatinge African states in full and continuing their commitment to the ASF; urges, in this regard, more active advocacy of the ASF in African capitals by Member State embassies and EU delegations;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the problem is often not lack of funding but, rather, how funds are spent and what other resources are utilised; questions whether the Court of Auditors’ recommendations concerning EU funds have been fully implemented; calls for regular reviews of how funding from national governments through the EU and UN is spent; believes it is vital to utilise funds effectively, given their finite nature and the scale of the problems being faced; believes accountability is an essential part of this process as well as helping to tackle endemic corruption in Africa; insists on a more thorough and transparent evaluation of PSOs supported by the EU;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the need for a holisticn EU approach to migration which ensures coherence between its internal and external policies, recognising that the first priority of EU policy should be the security and cohesion of the Member States;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the persistent instability and conflicts in the EU's neighbourhood have a serious impact on the mass influx of migrants; believes that a genuine response to the migration crisis in the Mediterranean will come only from tackling in the root causes, namelylong term the problems of poverty, instability, wars, persecution, violations of human rights and natural disasters, which afflict so many countries, and in the short term the pull factors and the need for more effective and robust border controls and reappraisal of international conventions such as ECHR and the UN Refugee Convention in the light of modern circumstances;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on key origin and transit countries for irregular migration to the EU to implement the existing bilateral readmission agreements fully and effectively; highlights, furthermore, the need to improve cross-border cooperation with neighbouring EU Member States in this respect, including through enhanced operational and technical cooperation with FRONTEX; believes, at the same time, that the EU should establish a binding resettlement programme with yearly quotas and a permanent mandatory and automatically triggered relocation system across the EU;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the launch of the EUNAVFOR Med operaAcknowledges the need to take action against smugglers and traffickers in the Mediterranean and supports the reinforcement of the management of the Union's external borders; insists, however, on the need for sustained, coordinated search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean to save lives and for an EU policy on asylum, subsidiary protection and temporary protection which fully comply with binding obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights and respect the non-refoulement principle;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that development assistance plays a crucial role in tackling the root causes of migration; sStresses the need for continuous EU support to international civilian efforts towards poverty reduction, as well as to peace-building, promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, regional, political and economic stability, security and prosperity.;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas safe and legal routes for refugees to access the EU are limited, and many continue to take the risk of embarking on dangerous routes; and whereas the creation of new safe and lawful routes for asylum seekers and refugees to enter the EU, building on existing legislation and practices, would allow the EU and the Member States to have a better overview of the protection needs and of the inflowmassive and uncontrolled influx of economic migrants and asylum seekers needs to be addressed first, before new legal routes into the EU cand to undermine the business model of the smugglers be explored;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas EU-third country cooperation is developed through political instruments such as regional dialogues, bilateral dialogues, common agendas for migration and mobility and mobility partnerships, through legal instruments such as migration clauses in ‘global agreements’, readmission agreements, visa facilitation agreements and visa exemption agreements, and through operational instruments such as Regional Protection Programmes (RPP), Regional Development and Protection Programmes (RDPP), Frontex working arrangements and EASO cooperation with third countries; notes that at present readmission agreements with a number of third countries are proving to be ineffective, and the EU should seek to be more ambitious in their implementation and the creation of further agreements following the Valletta Summit;
Amendment 175 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
P a. whereas many Syrian, Eritrean and other asylum seekers had de facto protection in Turkey, before coming to the EU;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P b (new)
Recital P b (new)
P b. whereas, according to articles 33 in juncto 35 of the Asylum Procedures Directive 2013/32/EU, i.e. the principle of the first country of asylum, the application of an asylum seeker who had de jure or de facto protection outside the EU can be declared inadmissible, in order to return this person back to that host country;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V
Recital V
V. whereas the current mechanisms of the Dublin system have failed to be objective, to establish fair criteriaDublin system is the fundamental basis for allocating responsibility for applications for international protection and to provide swift access to protection; whereas the Dublin system is not being applied in practice, and explicit derogations have been adopted with two Council decisions on temporary relocation; and whereas the Commission has announced a proposal for a proper revision of the Dublin III Regulation by March 2016; whereas a good functioning Dublin Regulation with EU Member States being able to take on their responsibilities, is an essential component of the EU's asylum system;
Amendment 322 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that the EU must take action in order to disrupt human traffickers; but also the flow of money made as a consequence of this exploitative crime; notes that it is estimated that profits in excess of 20 billion euros are made from trafficking annually which often feeds into other kinds of criminality; notes that it is unfortunate that in a small number of cases, trafficking and smuggling of persons facilitates the entry of criminals; and therefore, it is essential that upon arrival all asylum seekers are fingerprinted under the EURODAC system and processed as soon as possible;
Amendment 388 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that, for the purposes of the Relocation Decisions, relocation will cover only those nationalities for which the proportion of positive decisions granting international protection in the Union has been 75 % or more for the preceding three months, on the basis of Eurostat data; notes that the Relocation Decisions will affect a relatively small number of people, and will leave out the large numbers of applicants originating from other third countries who cannot be relocated under those decisions; stresses therefore that it is essential that all other elements of the EU's asylum system operate effectively, and that all those individuals who do not qualify to stay in the EU are returned immediately in line with due legal process and the EU acquis;
Amendment 518 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Given the very different circumstances today in comparison with the 1950s, urges the EU and Member States to review the impact of the 1951 Refugee Convention, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union on the ability of Member States to take robust action to reduce migration flows;
Amendment 544 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Observes that the operation of the Dublin III Regulation10 has raised many questions linked to fairness and solidarity in the allocation of the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection; notes that the current system does not take into sufficient consideration the particular migratory pressure faced by Member States situated at the Union’s external borders; believes that the European Union needs to accept the on-going difficulties with the Dublin logic, and to develop options for solidarity both among its Member States and the migrants concernedis under revision in order to increase its effectiveness and practicality during crisis situation; stresses however, that the basic principles of Dublin should not be changed regarding that an asylum seekers should be processed in the first Member State entered; stresses that this is essential in order to ensure proper processing, fingerprinting, the prevention of forum shopping and any possible pull factors; __________________ 10 Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast) (OJ L 180, 29.6.2013, p. 31).
Amendment 739 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Understands that the safeStresses that at present the rate of return of s for those people who, following an individual assessment of their asylum application, are determined not to be eligible for protection in the Union is something that must be carried out as part of the proper implementation of the CEASrsons who do not qualify for asylum or refuge in the EU is far too low; thus overburdening the system and preventing genuine asylum seekers from receiving assistance and causing shortages in services and reception facilities in Member States; stresses that the safe return of individuals is part of EU law, as much as any other legal instrument which forms part of the EU acquis; calls for any practical obstacles in place to be removed, in order to better assist returns;
Amendment 1006 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
81. Acknowledges that the basic instrument that sets out the objectives of the Union’s external policies on migration, asylum and borders is the GAMM; takes note that various instruments exist under that umbrella, including regional dialogues, bilateral dialogues, mobility partnerships, common agendas for migration and mobility, readmission agreements, visa facilitation agreements, visa exemption agreements, RPPs and RDPPs; notes that the EU must be more ambitious in securing and implementing returns and readmission agreements, and leveraging its resources, such as expenditures under the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), in order to have third countries cooperating in taking back their own nationals who do not qualify for asylum in the EU;
Amendment 1131 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97 a (new)
Paragraph 97 a (new)
97a. Stresses that there should be a full and on-going assessment as to the effectiveness of EU funding and aid given to the third countries; and that the Commission should fully assess the impact of the money given in terms of stabilising the migrant crisis; stresses that there must be a clear and objective benefit for the EU and for asylum seekers;
Amendment 1201 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111 a (new)
Paragraph 111 a (new)
111a. Takes the view that legal and economic migration and the EU jobs market should be dealt with entirely separately from the instruments intended to deal with asylum seekers and refuges; stresses that in order to have a quick and well-functioning system for both these areas it should be a two layered approach; points out that economic migrants and asylum seekers are two very different categories, which required individual and nuanced responses;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Member States have agreed on the need to develop a European market for defence equipment and services; whereas the European Council has even called for the establishment of an EU-wide security of supply regime; whereas adequate capabilities and supply of equipment and the strategic autonomy of the EU are of crucial importance for the security of the Unour nations and that of itseir neighbourhood;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 19 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Remains concerned by the widespread and largely uncoordinated cuts to the defence budget in most Member States; is of the view that this lack of coordinationese cuts puts the Unionnational security of Member States at risk by relinquishing strategic assets and capabilities and by forfeiting the opportunities that the coordination of defence policies and the pooling and sharing of defence assets could bring as regards the fulfilment of the EU’s strategic autonomy, its security of supply andthat are required for the defence of itsthe citizens and interestssovereignty;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is gravely concerned over the surge in armed conflict, hybrid war, instability and widespread human rights violations in the EU’s immediate neighbourhoomany parts of the world and the threat of terrorism inside the EUEurope; believes that the current security threats are common to the EU as a whole and should be addressed inat a united and coordinated fashion, pooling and sharing civilian and military resourceslevel that the relevant national authorities see to be appropriate; believes, in this regard, that it is imperative not to waste resources and that it ishould be essential to national governments to better use tax payers’ money and make progress on the establishment of a European defence equipment market and to develop a European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB);
Amendment 36 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is worried, therefore, byNotes the slow-paced and inconsistent implementation by the Member States of the 2009 Defence Package directives and highlights the importance of the monitoring role that the Commission should exercise; recognises that the introduction of new legislation is a lengthy process, but warns that incorrect and diffuse application risks generating bad standards of practice, in so doing jeopardising the accomplishment of the objectives set forth in the directives and, thus, compromising the establishment of the European market for defence equipment and weakening the development of an EDTIB;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Warns of worryingObserves developments in the European defence market that are increasing external dependencies in the European defence sector at a time of an increasingly challenging security environment; warns, in particular, of the combination of Member States’ declining defence budgets, persisting market fragmentation despite new internal market rules, the growing dependence of the defence industry on extra-EU exports and increased foreign investment in Europe’s defence sector, yielding control of strategic national and European defence industries, assets and technologies; especially worrying is EU cooperation with Russia in sensitive areas like satellite launching, with Soyuz rockets, and strategic airlift;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that while the December 2013 European Council failed to provide an adequate response to this situation, it nevertheless outlined a number of lines of action and committed to reviewing progress in June 2015; stressnotes that despite the limited ambition and further worsening of the regional security environment both internally and to the east and south of the EU, no real progress has been made in addressing the current security challenges and threats;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the European Council to draw the necessary lessons and take concrete measures towards overcoming the defragmentation of the European defence market in order to guarantee the availability of theindividual defence capabilities needed to ensure European security and fulfil the objectives of the CSDPreach NATO targets;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 73 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 81 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Demands that cooperation and the pooling and sharing of initiatives be given priority and that incentives – in particular tax incentives – be created to this end; welcomes the work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) on a pooled procurement mechanism and expects it to contain measures to incentivise the cooperative acquisition of and support for defence equiptake place in a NATO context and urges the European Defence Agency (EDA) to make the necessary adjustments;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Warns that European defence companies are increasingly compensating for their reduced turnover in Europe through extra-EU exports atnd the cost of engaging in ruinous competition,at care needs to be taken concerning transferring of sensitive technologies and intellectual property rights to their future competitors and moving production outside the EU, thus compromising Europe’s security of supply and increasing the risks of violating the Common Position on Arms Exports and fostering armed violence and conflict in other regions; believes that exposir Member States as this may compromise future security of supply; warns that further EU-Russia cooperation ing the EU to the risk of the EDTIB being dependent on customers in third powers with different strategic interestspace sector may violate sanctions constitutes a serious strategic mistake Russia;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that EU export control policies should be substantially revamped with a view to developing a more integrated EU regime and a level playing field, making sure that overarching foreign and security policy objectives have priority over short-term financial, economic and commercial interests; notes that the Council has failed to ensure the uniform application of the common position on the control of exports of military equipment; is disconcerted that even in cases of flagrant non-compliance by a buyer country with several of the eight criteria, including those on the preservation of regional peace, security and stability, and on the behaviour of the buyer country with regard to the international community and its respect for international law, the common position is almost entirely absent from the political decision-making sphere and public discourse; in this respect calls on France to ultimately cancel the Mistral deal with Russia as their deliveries may further undermine the military equilibrium, peace and stability in the Baltic Sea region affecting not all Association Agreement countries, like Ukraine and Georgia, but also Member States;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 107 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the Commission communication on the review of export control policy of dual-use items and stresses, in this context, the necessity to ensure control modalities that do not hinder the free flow of goods and technology within the internal market and prevent diverging interpretations of EU rules; calls for sensitivity in the application of so-called 'anti-corruption' measures;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that while the growing importance of dual-use technologies offers benefits in terms of synergies between the defence sector and commercial production, it also makes it dependent on civilian supply chains, which often base their production outside Europe; warns also of the growing internationalisation of industrial supply chains and the effects that changes in ownership in the defence sector may have on the security of supply in the EU and also the heightened risks for European and national security;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. WelcomNotes the work of the EDA and the Commission on an EU-wide security of supply (SoS) regime, as mandated by the European Council, and looks forward to a roadmap with specific steps to be presented for endorsement in June 2015;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 126 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 9 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) was created to strengthen the European Union's (EU) cooperation and partnerships with neighbouring countries in order to develop an area of shared stability, security and prosperity;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission has tried to reshape the ENP so as to address its flaws, in particular after the Arab Spring and Russian annexation of Crimea and aggression in Eastern Ukraine; whereas this was reflected in the new financing instrument for the ENP for 2014-2020 – the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI);
Amendment 58 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas since the introduction of the new approach in 2011, political developments in the neighbourhood have demonstrated that the EU needs to further rethink relations with its neighbours, taking into account the different external and internal realities, including increasingly aggressive policy of Russia towards EU neighbours and Member States; whereas the EU needs to address new challenges in its neighbourhood and adjust its strategy by examining its interests and priorities and assessing its policy tools, incentives and available resources, so as to ensure their application in a consistent manner and their attractiveness to its partners;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas differentiation is needed, especially as the EU neighbourhood has become more fragmented than ever, with the countries differing in many respects, including in their ambitions and expectations as regards the EU; whereas the EU's bilateral relations with ENP countries are at different stages of development; whereas the EU's neighbours should be able to determine their future free from external pressure;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU Member States should retain the right to play an important role in the European neighbourhood by aligning their efforts and supporting a single EU voased on their own national and regional links and priorities; whereas the different interests and expertise of Member States could be a valuable tool for shaping a coherent and more effective neighbourhood policey;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood faces different problems and tackling these successfully requires the ENP to be flexible and adaptable to specific needs and challenges of each region;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the EU's aspirations in the East are being challenged by aggressive Russian policy seeking to weaken partner countries willingness to establish stronger links with the EU;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. whereas the main challenges for the EU in the South are extremist and terrorist groups, as well as unprecedented wave of migration coming from beyond the countries of the neighbourhood;
Amendment 160 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the renewed policy must be more strategic, with a real political vision, and politically driven; calls for special envoys to be appointed for the East and the South, with the task of politically coordinating t, taking into account different challenges facing countries in each region, as well as their differing aspirations; underlines the important role of Member States, their expertise and their bilateral relations with the ENP countries in shaping a cohe revisednt EU policy;
Amendment 191 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges that short-, medium- and long- term priorities and strategic objectives be defined, bearing in mind that the ENP should aim to create different levels of cooperation in different areas among and with the ENP countries; stresses that in defining its approach the EU should look at its priorities and those of the individual countries concerned, together with their level of development, considering the interests of society on the whole and not only those of the political elite;
Amendment 211 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. RegretNotes the limited resources allocated to the EU's cooperation with its partners within its neighbourhood, notably in comparison with other stakeholders;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to reshape the ENP in order to build strong, lasting partnerships with thewilling ENP countries; calls for the technical aspects of the policy to be underpinned by a clear political vision;
Amendment 323 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the continuous need to focus on strengthening and consolidating democracy, the rule of law, the independence of the justice system, respect for minorities, including religious groups, in particular Christians, and diversity; highlights that capacity-building in national institutions, including their national assemblies, together with support for civil society, pro- democracy groups and political parties, will enhance political dialogue and pluralism;
Amendment 399 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that security and stability are basicfundamental concerns in the neighbourhood and that current developments in the region call for a strong security component in the ENP, which has regrettably been missing to datecloser cooperation in addressing security issues in the spirit of solidarity between EU Members States in the face of aggression against some of the neighbourhood countries by Russia and extremist terrorist groups;
Amendment 419 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls forBelieves that closer coordination between the ENP and wider Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) activities, addressing differentmay be necessary to address security aspects of the security of ENP countries and of the EU;
Amendment 429 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for an overarching political strategy to restore the European political order while ensuring full compliance with international law and commitments, as laid down in the Helsinki Final Act of 1975,at the ENP should be based on respect for human rights, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, independence, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states, and peaceful resolution of conflicts; notes that the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), as the biggest regional organisation responsible for security, can play an important role in this regarsolving current ongoing and frozen conflicts in the Eastern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 464 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the need to actively promote and assist in the peaceful settlement of conflicts in the region, using different tools and instruments, on the basis of the added value they may provide – such measures include its EU Special Representatives, confidence-building programmes and, promoting people to people contacts and, where appropriate, civilian CSDP missions;
Amendment 543 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the EU to take advantage of the expertise of the regional organisations to which the neighbours belong, such as the Council of Europe, the OSCE, the African Union and the League of Arab States, which are important fora in which to engage partners in carrying out reforms, to address concerns on human rights, regional issues - for which they should assume greater responsibility - and to foster democratisation;
Amendment 545 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Believes that the EU's main focus should be on cooperation with regional organisations and actors in order to resolve conflicts and deescalate tensions, rather than act unilaterally as a regional policeman;
Amendment 546 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for the EU to explore and identify, together with its partners, priorities for integration in different policy fields, such as economic development, infrastructure and regional development, the environment, competition policies, SMEs, migration, security, energy and energy efficiency, with the aim of creating an area of prosperity and goodwith the aim of creating an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness and link those with progress on improving human rights and respect for fundamental freedoms in the neighbourlinesshood;
Amendment 566 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls on the HR/VP and the European Commission to guarantee the safety and freedom of Christians and other religious and minority groups who are facing increasing discrimination and persecution in the countries of the Southern neighbourhood; calls on the European Commission to ensure that future agreements in the framework of ENP include effective monitoring mechanisms for the protection of the human rights of religious and ethnic minorities;
Amendment 569 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses the importance of freer movement of people, and supports enhancingnotes the ongoing process of visa facilitation and visa liberalisation within the neighbourhood on the country by country basis, particularly for students, young people and researchers; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to further enhance mobility partnerships within the neighbourhood and develop possibilities for circular migration schemes, which would encourage and reward regular migrantlegal migrants; notes that such developments are at different stages of development in the individual countries in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods;
Amendment 594 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that high unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, combined with the low political participation of women, are root causes of instability, and demandsencourages further engagement beyond the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs);
Amendment 609 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls onInvites the Commission to explore and offer to the ENP countries different levels of participation, cooperation and engagement in its policies, programmes and agencies, such as in EUROPOL, customs management and the Energy Community;
Amendment 626 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Emphasises that for the ENP to be a successful policy, it should also ensure that there is ownership bytake into account important role of the Member States; calls on the Commission, therefore, to reinforce policy coordination and joint programming of financial assistance, and to provide mechanisms to foster consultation between the Member States, EU structures and neighbouring countries;
Amendment 643 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Considers that the visibility of EU assistance should be enhanced in order to make clear toprimarily focus on effective outcomes for the populations of the partner countries and the EU Member States the benefits of EU supportrather than visibility;
Amendment 657 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the EU to strengthen its capacity to counter misinformation and propaganda campaigns against the EU and its Member States, coming mainly from Russia;
Amendment 663 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments and Parliaments of ENP countries, to the Euronest and Euromed parliamentary assemblies, League of Arab States and OSCE;
Amendment 271 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Commends the solidarity and the unity demonstrated by the Member States in the context of Russia’s undeclared war against Ukraine, allowing the adoption and further extension of responsive measures; calls on the Member States to consider as an absolute priority the preservation of this unity; reiterates that unity and solidarity amongst the Member States, as well as between the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries and among all the democratic countries, is essential for ensuring the effectiveness of the EU’s policies and its ability to withstand external challenges and pressuresresponse to Russia's autocratic adventurism;
Amendment 292 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 333 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the relevance of the suspension of cooperation with Russia in the defence sector, and calls on the Member States to refrain from taking any decisions that could jeopardise this united position; is therefore of the view that, notwithstanding their undisputable bilateral nature, agreements in the field of defence cooperation between some Member States and Russia should be assessed carefully at EU level, with a view to defining an appropriate and consistent approach; calls for the EU’s cooperation with NATO to be consolidated furtheraffirms the essential role of the transatlantic alliance embodied in NATO as the foundation of European security;
Amendment 367 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Renews its call for the development of EU reconnaissance capabilities of weaponised information and the preparation of information contingency plans, including the strengthening of analytical and monitoring capabilities, especially in the Russian language, in order to be able to identify, and respond swiftly and appropriately to, purposefully biased information; cCalls on the Commission to earmark without delay adequate funding for concrete projects aimed at countering Russian propaganda within the EU and abroad; calls on the Commission and the Member States to devise as well a mechanism for the collection, monitoring and reporting ofreport on the financial, political or technical assistance provided by Russia to political parties and other organisations within the EU, with a view to assessing its involvement in, and influence over, political life and public debate in the EU and its Eastern neighbours;
Amendment 72 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Improved practical preventive measures can help ameliorate the situation but a more fundamental change in overall policy is required in order to dampen the expectations of potential irregular migrants and reduce the 'pull' factors. At the same time, the effect of legal objections to a more rigorous policy need to be considered and this might require review of certain international conventions.
Amendment 78 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In a spirit ofUndertaking a shared responsibility with the Member States, the role of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should be to regularly monitor the management of the external borders. The Agency should ensure proper and effective monitoring not only through risk analysis, information exchange and Eurosur, but also through presence of experts from its own staff in Member Statin full cooperation with Member States and respecting the rights of non- Schengen countries. The Agency should therefore be able to deploy liaison officers to specific Member States with their consent for a period of time during which the liaison officer reports to the Executive Director and the relevant head of the Member State border and coastguard agency. The report of the liaison officers should form part of the vulnerability assessment.
Amendment 82 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The European Border and Coast Guard Agency should organise theffer appropriate additional technical and operational assistance to Member States so as to reinforce their capacity to implement their obligations with regard to the control of the external borders, and to face challenges at the external border resulting from irregular immigration or cross-border crime. In this respect, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should, at the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, organise and coordinate, engage in joint operations for one or more Member States and deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams as well as the necessary technical equipment, and it may deploy experts from its own staff as required and when requested.
Amendment 84 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In cases where there is a specific and disproportionate pressure at the external borders, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should, at the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, organise and coordinate offer to a Member State to assist with rapid border interventions and deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams from a rapid reserve pool as well as technical equipment. Rapid border interventions should provide reinforcement in situations where immediate response is required and where such an intervention would provide an effective response. To ensure the effective operation of such intervention, Member States should make border guards and other necessary relevant staff available to the rapid reserve pool as soon as possible.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The European Border and Coast Guard Agency should have the necessary equipment and staff at its disposal to be deployed in joint operations or rapid border interventions. To this end, when launching rapid border interventions at the request of a Member State or in the context of a situation requiring urgent action, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should be able to deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams from a rapid reserve pool which should be a standing corps composed of a smalln adequate percentage of the total number of border guards in the Member States, which should amount to a minimum of 1 500. The deployment of the European Border and Coast Guard Teams from the rapid reserve pool should be immediately complemented by additional European Border and Coast Guard Teams as appropriate.
Amendment 101 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 106 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Whereas improved practical preventive measures may help ameliorate the situation, a more fundamental change in overall policy is required in order to dampen the expectations of potential irregular migrants and reduce the ‘pull’ factors. At the same time, the effect of legal objections to a more rigorous policy need to be considered and this may require review of certain international conventions.
Amendment 112 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency and the national authorities of Member States which are responsible for border management, including coast guards to the extent that they carry out border control tasks, shall constitute theundertake common European Border and Coast Guard. missions, respecting national sovereignty over border management while also enhancing wider European security;
Amendment 117 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The European Border and Coast Gguard Agency shall be establish an operational and technical strategy for the European integrated border management. It shall promote and ensure the implementation of European integrated border management in all Member Statesed for a 3-year period and propose an annual operational and technical strategy, with clear objectives and measurable targets for improved border security and management.
Amendment 125 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) cooperation with third countries in the areas of covered by this Regulation, focusing in particular on neighbouring countries and on those third countries which have been identified through risk analysis as being countries of origin and transit for irregular immigration; in cooperation with Member States, the Commission and the EEAS;
Amendment 128 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 133 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency shall facilitate the application of Union measures relating to the management of EU external borders by reinforcing, assessing and coordinatreinforcing the actions of Member States in the implementation of those measures, and in return., Member States shall ensure the management of their section of the external borders, in their interests and in the interest of all Member States which have abolished internal border control, in full compliance with Union law and in accordance with the technical and operational strategy referred to in Article 3(2), and in close cooperation with the Agency.
Amendment 136 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 150 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In a spirit ofUndertaking a shared responsibility with the Member States, the role of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should be to regularly monitor the management of the external borders. The Agency should ensure proper and effective monitoring not only through risk analysis, information exchange and Eurosur, but also through presence of experts from its own staff in Member Statin full cooperation with Member States and respecting the rights of non-Schengen countries. The Agency should therefore be able to deploy liaison officers to specific Member States with their consent for a period of time during which the liaison officer reports to the Executive Director and the relevant head of the Member State border and coastguard agency. The report of the liaison officers should form part of the vulnerability assessment.
Amendment 159 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The European Border and Coast Guard Agency should organise theffer appropriate additional technical and operational assistance to Member States so as to reinforce their capacity to implement their obligations with regard to the control of the external borders, and to face challenges at the external border resulting from irregular immigration or cross-border crime. In this respect, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should, at the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, organise and coordinate, engage in joint operations for one or more Member States and deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams as well as the necessary technical equipment, and it may deploy experts from its own staff as required and when requested.
Amendment 164 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In cases where there is a specific and disproportionate pressure at the external borders, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should, at the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, organise and coordinate offer to a Member State to assist with rapid border interventions and deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams from a rapid reserve pool as well as technical equipment. Rapid border interventions should provide reinforcement in situations where immediate response is required and where such an intervention would provide an effective response. To ensure the effective operation of such intervention, Member States should make border guards and other necessary relevant staff available to the rapid reserve pool as soon as possible.
Amendment 166 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States may continue cooperation at an operational level with other Member States and/or third countries at external borders, including military operations on a law enforcement mission and in the field of return, where such cooperation is compatible with the action of the Agency. Member States shall refrain from any activity which could jeopardise the functioning of the Agency or the attainment of its objectives.
Amendment 184 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The European Border and Coast Guard Agency should have the necessary equipment and staff at its disposal to be deployed in joint operations or rapid border interventions. To this end, when launching rapid border interventions at the request of a Member State or in the context of a situation requiring urgent action, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency should be able to deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams from a rapid reserve pool which should be a standing corps composed of a smalln adequate percentage of the total number of border guards in the Member States, which should amount to a minimum of 1 500. The deployment of the European Border and Coast Guard Teams from the rapid reserve pool should be immediately complemented by additional European Border and Coast Guard Teams as appropriate.
Amendment 187 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) report regularly to the Executive Director and to the Head of the relevant national authority on the situation at the external border and the capacity of the Member State concerned to deal effectively with the situation at the external borders;
Amendment 193 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Low return rates within an EU Member State shall also constitute ineffective control of the EU’s external borders to the extent that this risks putting in jeopardy the functioning of the Schengen area.
Amendment 196 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The Executive Director shall adopt a dec, in close liaision setting out thwith the Head of the national authority concerned, propose necessary corrective measures to be taken by the Member State concerned, including by using resources under the Union financial instruments. The decision of the Executive Director shall be binding on the Member State and shall and laying down the time- limit within which the measures are to be taken.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Amendment 234 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 237 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 240 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The rapid reserve pool shall be a standing corps placed at the immediate disposal of the Agency and- by pool which can be deployed from each Member State within three working days from when the operational plan is agreed upon by the Executive Director and the host Member State. For that purpose, each Member State shall, on a yearly basis, make available to the Agencyearmark a number of border guards commensurate to at least 3% of the staff of Member States without land or sea external borders and 2% of the staff of Member States with land or sea external borders, and which shall amount to a minimum of 1 500 border guards, corresponding to the profiles identified by the decision of the Management Board.
Amendment 257 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The European Border and Coast Guard shall guarantee therespect protection of fundamentalhuman rights in the performance of its tasks under this Regulation in accordance with relevant Union law, in particular the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, relevant international law, including the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and obligations related to access to international protection, in particular the principle of non-refoulement. For that purpose, the Agency shall draw up and further develop and implement a Fundamental Rights Strategy.
Amendment 261 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Amendment 265 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency and the national authorities of Member States which are responsible for border management, including coast guards to the extent that they carry out border control tasks, shall constitute theundertake common European Border and Coast Guard. missions, respecting national sovereignty over border management while also enhancing wider European security.
Amendment 268 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The European Border and Coast Gguard Agency shall be establish an operational and technical strategy for the European integrated border management. It shall promote and ensure the implementation of European integrated border management in all Member Statesed for a 3-year period and propose an annual operational and technical strategy, with clear objectives and measurable targets for improved border security and management.
Amendment 285 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4
Article 39 – paragraph 4
Amendment 288 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) border control, including measures related to the prevention, detection and investigation of cross-border crime and irregular immigration, where appropriate;
Amendment 302 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) cooperation with third countries in the areas of covered by this Regulation, focusing in particular on neighbouring countries and on those third countries which have been identified through risk analysis as being countries of origin and transit for irregular immigration; in cooperation with Member States, the EEAS and the European Commission;
Amendment 316 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 325 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency shall facilitate the application of Union measures relating to the management of EU external borders by reinforcing, assessing and coordinatreinforcing the actions of Member States in the implementation of those measures, and in return., Member States shall ensure the management of their section of the external borders, in their interests and in the interest of all Member States which have abolished internal border control, in full compliance with Union law and in accordance with the technical and operational strategy referred to in Article 3(2), and in close cooperation with the Agency.
Amendment 329 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 343 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 6
Article 61 – paragraph 6
6. The Management Board may establish a small-sized Executive Board composed of the Chairperson of the Management Board, one representative of the Commission and three members of the Management Board as well as a representative of the Member State requiring assistance, to assist it and the Executive Director with regard to the preparation of the decisions, programmes and activities to be adopted by the Management Board and when necessary, because of urgency, to take certain provisional decisions on behalf of the Management Board.
Amendment 346 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
1. The Commissionuncil shall propose candidates for the post of the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director based on a list following publication of the post in the Official Journal of the European Union and other press or internet sites as appropriate.
Amendment 409 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States may continue cooperation at an operational level with other Member States and/or third countries at external borders, including military operations on a law enforcement mission and in the field of return, where such cooperation is compatible with the action of the Agency. Member States shall refrain from any activity which could jeopardise the functioning of the Agency or the attainment of its objectives.
Amendment 423 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 475 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) report regularly to the Executive Director and to the Head of the relevant national authority on the situation at the external border and the capacity of the Member State concerned to deal effectively with the situation at the external borders;
Amendment 527 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The Executive Director shall adopt a dec, in close liaision setting out thwith the Head of the national authority concerned, propose necessary corrective measures to be taken by the Member State concerned, including by using resources under the Union financial instruments. The decision of the Executive Director shall be binding on the Member State and shall and laying down the time- limit within which the measures are to be taken.
Amendment 534 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Amendment 557 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) deploy European Border and Coast Guard Teams in the framework of the migration management support teams at hotspot areas to conduct return operations;
Amendment 593 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point l
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point l
(l) procedures setting out a referral mechanism whereby persons in need of international protection, victims of trafficking in human beings, unaccompanied minors and persons in a vulnerable situation are directed to the competent national authorities for appropriate assistance;
Amendment 602 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. The Executive Director together with the host Member State shall draw up an operational plan as referred to in Article 15(3) immediately and in any event no later than three working days from the date of the decision., by making use of existing plans and procedures;
Amendment 618 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) providing assistance in the screening of third-country nationals arriving at the external borders, including the identification, registration, and debriefing of those third-country nationals and, where requested by the Member State, the fingerprinting of third- country nationals;
Amendment 622 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 643 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 657 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the functioning of the Schengen area, the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 79(5), only until the Council has taken a decision.
Amendment 684 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. In the event that an EU Member State refuses to comply with the Council decision, all other EU Member States shall immediately have the right to re- establish internal border controls until full compliance is achieved, or the Member State leaves the Schengen Area;
Amendment 692 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The rapid reserve pool shall be a standing corps placed at the immediate disposal of the Agency and by pool which can be deployed from each Member State within three working days from when the operational plan is agreed upon by the Executive Director and the host Member State. For that purpose, each Member State shall, on a yearly basis, make available to the Agencyearmark a number of border guards commensurate to at least 3% of the staff of Member States without land or sea external borders and 2% of the staff of Member States with land or sea external borders, and which shall amount to a minimum of 1 500 border guards, corresponding to the profiles identified by the decision of the Management Board.
Amendment 698 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. Members of the teams shall, in the performance of their tasks and in the exercise of their powers, fully respect fundamental rights, including access to asylum procedures, and human dignity. Any measures taken in the performance of their tasks and in the exercise of their powers shall be proportionate to the objectives pursued by such measures. While performing their tasks and exercising their powers, they shall not discriminate against persons on grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 707 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If the vulnerability assessment demonstrates that the EU Member State is at fault for deficiencies in guarding the EU's external borders, part of the budget for the Agency's operations shall be covered by that Member State, amounting to what the assessment indicates as the national budget that would have been required additionally for adequate border management.
Amendment 714 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Director shall withdraw the financing of a joint operation or a rapid border intervention, or suspend or terminate, in whole or in part, a joint operation or rapid border intervention if he or she considers that there are violations of fundamental rights or international protection obligations that are of a serious nature or are likely to persist.
Amendment 729 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Return Office shall be responsible for carrying out the return- related activities of the Agency, in accordance with the respect of fundamental rights and general principles of Union law as well as international law, including refugee protection and human rights obligations. The Return Office shall, in particular:
Amendment 739 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) coordinate and / or organise the return-related activities of the Agency as set out in this Regulation;
Amendment 748 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. The Agency may make use of the financial means of the Union which are available in the field of return. The Agency shall ensure that in its grant agreements with Member Statesthe authorities of third countries that any financial support is conditional upon the full respect for the Charter of Fundamental Righconclusion of readmission agreements.
Amendment 804 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The European Border and Coast Guard shall guarantee therespect protection of fundamentalhuman rights in the performance of its tasks under this Regulation in accordance with relevant Union law, in particular the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, relevant international law, including the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and obligations related to access to international protection, in particular the principle of non-refoulement. For that purpose, the Agency shall draw up and further develop and implement a Fundamental Rights Strategy.
Amendment 810 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Amendment 815 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
3. The European Border and Coast Guard shall, in the performance of its tasks, take into account the special needs of children, victims of trafficking in human beings, persons in need of medical assistance, persons in need of international protectionpersons in need of medical assistance, persons in distress at sea and other persons in a particularly vulnerable situation.
Amendment 826 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall draw up and further develop a Code of Conduct applicable to all border control operations coordinated by the Agency except for returns. The Code of Conduct shall lay down procedures intended to guarantee the principles of the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights with particular focus on unaccompanied minors and persons in a vulnerable situation, as well as on persons seeking international protection, applicable to all persons participating in the activities of the Agency.
Amendment 829 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall develop and regularly update a Code of Conductadhere to the Return Handbook for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals which shall apply during all return operations and return interventions coordinated or organised by the Agency. That Code of Conduct shall describ, ensuring that the common standardises and procedures to simplify the organisation of return operations and return interventions, and assure return in a humane manner and with full respect for fundamental rights, in particular the principles of human dignity, prohibition of torture and of inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the right to liberty and security and the right to the protection of personal data and non-discriminationof Directive 2008/115/EC are implemented.
Amendment 831 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3
Article 34 – paragraph 3
Amendment 834 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall take the necessary initiatives to ensure that all border guards and other relevant staff of the Member States who participate in the European Border and Coast Guard Teams, as well as the staff of the Agency, have received, prior to their participation in operational activities organised by the Agency, training in relevant Union and international law, including on fundamental rights, access to international protection and search and rescue.
Amendment 838 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3
Article 35 – paragraph 3
3. The Agency shall take the necessary initiatives to ensure training for staff involved in return-related tasks to be part of the pools referred to in Articles 28, 29 and 30. The Agency shall ensure that all staff who participate in return operations and in return interventions, as well as the staff of the Agency, have received, prior to their participation in operational activities organised by the Agency, training in relevant Union and international law, including fundamental rights and access to international protection.
Amendment 843 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Agency shall establish and further develop common core curricula for the training of border guards and provide training at European level for instructors of the national border guards of Member States, including with regard to fundamental rights, access to international protection and relevant maritime law. The Agency shall draw up the common core curricula after consulting the Consultative Forum. Member States shall integrate the common core curricula in the training of their national border guards and staff involved in return-related tasks.
Amendment 870 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4
Article 39 – paragraph 4
Amendment 906 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Calls on Member States to ensure the regular and accurate update of EU databases including the Schengen Information System and the European Criminal Records Information System, so that all available information can be utilised by the FRONTEX agency in order to ensure the security of the EU's external border and the good functioning of the Schengen area. The use by the Agency of personal data collected and transmitted to it by the Member States or by its own staff in the context of joint operations, pilot projects and rapid border interventions, and by migration management support teams shall be limited toinclude:
Amendment 921 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Amendment 927 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Individuals seeking international protection should be registered, fingerprinted, and debriefed according to existing asylum procedures; background security checks should also be carried out at the EU's external borders, after which the Asylum Procedures Directive (APD) should be applied, inter alia the concepts of first country of asylum and safe country of origin, allowing the Return Office to swiftly exercise return operations. The European Coast and Border Guard (ECBG), Europol, Eurojust, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) and national competent authorities shall work together to achieve the aim of accelerated procedures in the context of hotspots.
Amendment 955 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency may cooperate with the authorities of third countries competent in matters covered by this Regulation with the support of and in coordination with Union delegations, as well as within the framework of working arrangements concluded with those authorities in accordance with Union law and policy. Those working arrangements shall be related to the management of operational cooperation. Such arrangements shall have received the Commission’uncil's prior approval.
Amendment 980 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 9
Article 53 – paragraph 9
Amendment 992 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1021 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 6
Article 61 – paragraph 6
6. The Management Board may establish a small-sized Executive Board composed of the Chairperson of the Management Board, one representative of the Commission and three members of the Management Board as well as a representative of the Member State requiring assistance, to assist it and the Executive Director with regard to the preparation of the decisions, programmes and activities to be adopted by the Management Board and when necessary, because of urgency, to take certain provisional decisions on behalf of the Management Board.
Amendment 1045 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
1. The Commissionuncil shall propose candidates for the post of the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director based on a list following publication of the post in the Official Journal of the European Union and other press or internet sites as appropriate.
Amendment 1096 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 2
Article 71 – paragraph 2
2. The Fundamental Rights Officer shall be independent in the performance of his or her duties as a Fundamental Rights Officer, he or she shall report directly to the Management Board and cooperate with the Consultative Forum. The Fundamental Rights Officer shall report on a regular basis and as such contribute to the mechanism for monitoring fundamental rights.
Amendment 1107 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 3
Article 71 – paragraph 3
3. The Fundamental Rights Officer shall be consulted on the operational plans drawn up in accordance with Articles 15, 16 and 32(4) and shall have access to all information concerning respect for fundamental rights, in relation to all the activities of the Agency.
Amendment 1112 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1
Article 72 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency, in cooperation with the Fundamental Rights Officer, shall take the necessary measures to set up a complaint mechanism in accordance with this Article to monitor and ensure the respect for fundamental rights, in all the activities of the Agencyf systematic deficiencies for the respect of human rights are reported by the Fundamental Rights Officer.
Amendment 1153 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
Article 72 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
The Agency shall ensure that the standardized complaint form is available in most common languagesthe official languages of the European Union and that it shall be made available on the Agency’s website and in hardcopy during all activities of the Agency. Complaints shall be considered by the Fundamental Rights Officer even when they are not submitted in the standardized complaint form.
Amendment 1170 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By threone years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation to assess particularly the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency’s performance and its working practices in relation to its objectives, mandate and tasks. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, and the financial implications of any such modification.
Amendment 1172 #
2015/0310(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 58 #
2015/0281(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Communique of the Nuclear Security Summit, Washington, 1 April 2016
Amendment 68 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The terrorist threat has grown and rapidly evolved in recent years. Individuals referred to as "foreign terrorist fighters" travel abroad for terrorism purposes. Returning foreign terrorist fighters pose a heightened security threat to all EU Member States. Foreign terrorist fighters have been linked to several recent attacks or plots, including the attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015 and in Brussels on the 22nd of March 2016. In addition, the European Union and its Member States face increased threats from individuals inspired or instructed by terrorist groups abroad but who remain within Europe.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism remains one of the greatest challenges to international security and this threat is constantly evolving. Countering the threat demands strengthened international cooperation and increased support particularly for the central role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Amendment 94 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The provision of bona fide humanitarian assistance by impartial and independent humanitarian non- governmental organisations recognised by international law such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) should not be considered as contributing to the criminal activities of a terrorist group. However, as established by the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (Note 1a), the applicability of international humanitarian law to a situation of armed conflict and to acts committed in that context does not exclude the application of laws on the prevention of terrorism to such "armed conflicts". ____________________ Note 1a: Judgement of the General Court (Sixth Chamber, extended composition) of 16 October 2014, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) v Council of the European Union. Joint cases T-208/11 and T-508/11.
Amendment 189 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) This Directive respects the principles recognised by Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union, respects fundamental rights and freedoms and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including those set out in Chapters II, III, V and VI thereof which encompass inter alia the right to liberty and security, freedom of expression and, freedom of speech, freedom of information, freedom of association and freedom of thought conscience and religion, the general prohibition of discrimination in particular on grounds of race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data, the principle of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties, covering also the requirement of precision, clarity and foreseeability in criminal law, the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial, the outcome of which is determined on the individual circumstances of the case, as well as freedom of movement as set forth in Article 21(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Directive 2004/38/EC. This Directive has to be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles.
Amendment 191 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) This Directive respects the principles recognised by Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union, respects fundamental rights and freedoms and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including those set out in Chapters II, III, V and VI thereof which encompass inter alia the right to liberty and security, freedom of expression and, freedom of speech, freedom of information, freedom of association and freedom of thought conscience and religion, the general prohibition of discrimination in particular on grounds of race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data, the principle of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties, covering also the requirement of precision, clarity and foreseeability in criminal law, the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial, the outcome of which is determined by the individual circumstances of the case, as well as freedom of movement as set forth in Article 21(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Directive 2004/38/EC, recognising that exceptions may be made on the grounds of public policy or national security. This Directive has to be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles.
Amendment 232 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) release, or threatened release, of dangerous substances, including radiological or biological material, or causing fires, floods or explosions, the effect of which is to endanger human life or to cause widespread fear and alarm;
Amendment 243 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) participating in the activities of a terrorist group, including by supplying information or material resources, or by funding its activities in any way, with knowledge of the fact that such participation will contribute to the criminal activities of the terrorist group, whether these activities take place within a Member State or another country.
Amendment 252 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the distribution, or otherwise making available, of a message to the public, with the intent to incite the commission or encourage the preparation or instigation of one of the offences listed in points (a) to (h) of Article 3(2), where such conduct, whether or not directly advocating terrorist offences, causes a danger that one or more such offences may be committed, is punishable as a criminal offence when committed intentionally.
Amendment 269 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Receiving and acquiring training for terrorism
Amendment 270 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that to receive instruction, from another person in the making or use of explosives, firearms or other weapons or noxious or hazardous substances, or in other specific methods or techniques, for the purpose of committing of or contributing to the commission of one of the offences listed in points (a) to (h) of Article 3(2) is punishable as a criminal offence when committed intentionally. Member States shall also take the necessary measures to ensure that the 'self-study' of the same techniques and methods is also punishable as a criminal offence when the offences listed are committed intentionally.
Amendment 281 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that travelling to another country either within or outside the Union for the purpose of the commission of or contribution to a terrorist offence referred to in Article 3, the participation in the activities of a terrorist group referred to in Article 4 or the providing or receiving of training for terrorism referred to in Articles 7 and 8 is punishable as a criminal offence when committed intentionally.
Amendment 352 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) The offender is a national of a Member State and who has provided training overseas to a foreign national;
Amendment 353 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f – paragraph 1
the offence is committed against the institutions or people of the Member State in question or against an institution, body, office or agency of the European Union and based in that Member State., or where a foreign national receives training overseas with the intention of carrying out an attack within that Member State;
Amendment 427 #
2015/0281(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, by [124 months after the deadline for implementation of this Directive], submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, assessing the extent to which the Member States have taken the necessary measures to comply with this Directive.
Amendment 11 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the European Union and neighbourhood security environment to be increasingly unstable and volatile; regards the war in Ukraine, the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, with the rise of the terrorist organisation ISIS, the Libyan crisis and the terrorist threat in the Sahel as direct threats to the Union’s security; further considers, too, that the US ‘pivot to Asia’ and the impact of the financial crisis on Member States’ budgets and capabilities only highlight how necessary it is for the Union to shoulder more responsibility for its own security and defese multiple threats reinforce the fundamental importance of the Union's partnership with NATO and commitment to the transatlantic alliance;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the current level of instability on the borders of the EU and in its immediate neighbourhood is unprecedented in the period since the late 1990s when the ESDP/CSDP was established; is concernednotes that the Union may not be abhas failed to be key player in addressing each of these threats and that it may too often be reduced to relyings relied on initiatives by one or a few Member States, or on ad hoc alliances in which it has only a peripheral or reserve role to play;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the Union and its Member States must, as a matter of the utmost urgency, adapt to the new security challenges, in particular by making effective use of the existing CSDP tools, byand where appropriate coordinatinge national action more closely and, where appropriate, by introducing in a pragmatic and flexible way new arrangements for the expression of European solidaritywithout undermining the ability of Member States to act unilaterally when it is in their own interest;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the Union’s strength and relevance lie in its ability to bring into play a wide range of instruments simultaneously and in full compliance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter; underscores the fact that the CSDP military and civil instruments are integral components of this overall approach;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the European Council conclusions of December 2013 recognisingwhich recommended the need to increase the effectiveness, visibility and impact of the CSDP, particularly its civil aspects, enhance the development of capabilities and strengthen Europe’s defence industryies;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers, however, that the injection of political stimulus in 2013 did not lead to the implementation of practical measures commensurate with the declared levels of ambition; considers that the Union today does not yet possess the requisite resources, operationally, industrially or in terms of capabilities, to contribute in a determining way to the management of international crises and to assert itNotes that the December 2013 European Council recognised national responsibility in military matters, the role of NATO and the need for the EU to focus own strategic autonomycivilian capabilities;
Amendment 45 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the appointment of the new Vice-President of the Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR), Federica Mogherini; welcomes her first statements and her decision to chair the Foreign Affairs and Defence Council meetings, an indication of her interest in the CSDP; hopes that the stances she has taken will be reflected in a boost to the development of the CSDP;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Hopes that by the time ofTrusts that the June 2015 European Council, which on defence issues will oence again deal with defence issues, the Member States and the EU institutions will be in a position to propose specific measures in line with the undertakings given in December 2013ourage recalcitrant Member States to put more resources into defence, and focus its efforts on those area of crisis management where the EU might genuinely add value, particularly in the civil field, where it might complement the role of NATO;
Amendment 57 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes nNotes that the most recent civilian and military operations under the CSDP have, not surprisingly, continued to be dogged by structural shortcomings as these have been evident now for several years: duplication of NATO, lengthy and inflexible decision- making processes, mission mandates unsuited to the operational environment, the problem of ‘force generation’ and logistical and financial inertia; recognises that these are inevitable consequences of wholly inappropriate ambitions for CSDP;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that too many of the civilian and military missions launched by the EU since 2009 have been about raising the Union’s crisis response profile rather than taking strategic measures on the basis of in-depth analysis and planning; believes that these missions should be nothave been merely for show, but rather should beand not genuine, effective and responsibly used policy tools forming part of an overall action strategy;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. WelcomNotes the research being conducted with a view to the establishment of a shared services centre to pool resources for CSDP civilian missions; considers that the most effective solution would be to have a single institutional structure inside the EEAS centralising and rationalising services for civilian missions (human resources, IT, logistics etc.), which are currently dispersed within the respective missions;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be armed forces training missions (e.g. EUTM Mali and EUTM Somalia); while hailing the success of such operations, finds it regrettable that missions with an executive remit are rarely envisaged nowadays; considers that, given the persistent threats in our neighbourhood, the EU cannot allow itself to focus exclusively on instruments for a post-crisis context or for supporting exit from crisis, but rather must be capable of intervention across the full spectrum of crisis management;
Amendment 90 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is dismayed by the problems of force generation encountered when military missions are being launched; notes that, with the exception of EUTM Mali to which 23 Member States are making an effective contribution, current EU military operations involve, in each case, no more than half a dozen Member States; considers that while the contribution of third countries reflects the vitality of partnerships under the CSDP, what it demonstrates most clearly is a certain disaffection on the part of Member States, effectively coalitions of the willing which do not require the involvement of the EU;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. WelcomNotes the intention of the November 2013 Council to enhance the modularity and flexibility of the EU battlegroups so that they can be deployed for crisis- management tasks of all types; notes, however, that the only progress here to date has been the very limited step of proposing that the Athena mechanism should cover the strategic transport of battlegroups into theatres of operations; insrecognistes that all the Member States should demonstrate a constructive attitude and overcome, once and for all, thethe lack of a constructive attitude amongst all Member States have been political and operational impediments to battlegroup deployment;
Amendment 96 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the positivNotes the message sent out by the last informal Council of Defence Ministers about exploring the potential of Article 44 of the Treaty on European Union; finds it regrettable, however,recognises that, due to divisions on the subject, no progress has been made in determining how the provisions of the article could be applied; believes that the implementation of Article 44 would enable the Union to act considerably more flexibly and faster, thus enhancing its ability to address the threats around it; urges those Member States which are not interested in participating in CSDP operations or which lack the means to do so to take a constructive line by allowing others to act if they so wish;
Amendment 97 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 99 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 102 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 108 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that national defence budgets have been reduced due to the effects of the 2008 economic and financial crisis and that the reductions have taken place without coordination among the Member States, thus jeopardising the Union’s strategic autonomy and the ability of its Member Sts well as lack of political will and that there is a collective failure to fully appreciate the range and intensity of the security threates to meet the capacity requirements of their armed forceswhich the democracies are increasingly exposed;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 115 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the adoption by the November 2014 Council of the European Defence Agency (EDA) Capability Development Plan (CDP) setting out the 16 priorities for capability development; welcomes, too, the EDA’s work through the collaborative database (Codaba) identifying the scope for cooperation among Member States and thus paving the way for various forms of cooperation to be instituted; urges the Member States, in developing their military capabilities, to have regard to these tools; calls for strict avoidance of duplication of initiatives already underway elsewhere and for greater attention to identifying ways in which real value can be added;
Amendment 118 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is surprisRemains committed thato there are as yet no European-level tax incentives to cooperation and principle that pooling; takes note of the call by the December 2013 Council for such arrangements to be explored, and finds it regrettable that, a year on, discussions have not yet produced any tangible measures in this regardcy relating to taxation is entirely a matter for individual Member States; notes that the Belgian Government already grants VAT exemptions, on an ad hoc basis, to the preparatory phases of certain EDA projects, e.g. for satellite communications; believes that such exemptions should be applied as a matter of course and should be extended to infrastructure and to specific capability- related programmes;
Amendment 119 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. WelcomNotes the existence of non-EU cooperation models such as European Airlift Transport Command (EATC) and applauds the fact that this system continues to expand to include new Member States; finds it regrettablenotes that although such a model has existed for several years it has not yet been adapted for use with other types of defence capability; calls for the EATC modelbelieves that such cooperation should continue to be negotiated and operated on a bilateral and multi-lateral basis between allies and to be applied to other spheres of operational support as a means of addressing serious capability shortfalls;
Amendment 122 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that minimal progress has been made on projects for pooling and sharing; welcomnotes the advances that have been made on air-to-air refuelling with the acquisition of a fleet of multirole tanker transport aircraft; finds it regrettablenotes that only a very few Member States have so far participated in the project, and calls on those Member States which lack this type of capability to become involved;
Amendment 127 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. WelcomNotes the Council’s intention to develop projects for pooling critical technologies, e.g. remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and Governmental Satcom; notes that a regulatory framework is needed for the initial integration of RPAS into Europe’s air traffic system by 2016, taking due account of civilian and military requirements;
Amendment 130 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. WelcomNotes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); considers that such space services, particularly Copernicus, ought to be put on an operational footing to help meet the high- resolution satellite imaging needs of CSDP missions and operations; welcomes the launch of the Ariane 6 project; finds it regrettable that, for technical and commercial reasons,notes that the Union still buys Russian launch equipment despite its aim of achieving a certain level of strategic autonomy;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Considers that the Union could adopt the samealls on the Union to encourage members to meet NATO capacity targets as NATO, requiring a minimum level of defence spending of 2% of GDP and a minimum 20% share of the defence budget for major equipment needs, including for research and development;
Amendment 139 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Regards the defence markets as highly specific ones for various reasons: public purchasing is virtually the sole source of demand; the number of companies in the marketplace is limited; products spend a long time in development and then in service; and certain technologies are of a strategic nature; views with concern the ambitions to involve the European institutions, which inevitably include the European Commission and the European Court of Justice, in this area;
Amendment 145 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. BelievNotes that all the measures in question are contingent on the prior joint determination of what falls within the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) so that potential beneficiary companies or strategic activities can be targeted;
Amendment 157 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Believes that no government canMember States are entitled to embark alone on genuinely large-scale research and technology (R&T) programmes; welcomes, thereforehen it is in their national interest; notes, the Commission’s proposals for developing synergies between civilian and defence research; also welcomnotes the initiation of ‘Preparatory Actions’ and hopes that, in the realm of the CSDP, the next step will be funding, under the forthcoming multiannual financial framework, for a relevant research strand;
Amendment 158 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls, at the same time, for the utmost vigilance to be exercised, be it in relation to governance issues, intellectual property rights or the co-financing of, and rules for participation in, the defence Preparatory Action; calls for the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process with a view to avoiding bureaucratic excesses and for it to be ensured that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member StatMember States and defence allies;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 21 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– protjecting European values and enfsupporcting the political and legal order in Europe, thereby helping safeguarding peace and stability,
Amendment 29 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Amendment 42 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
– supporting security, stabilisation and the rule of law in the EU’s's eastern and southern neighbourhood,
Amendment 45 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
- strengthening the transatlantic dimension and coordination of policies with the USA,
Amendment 62 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 5 a (new)
- to complement, where appropriate, and not seek to displace the diplomatic prerogatives of Member States and the role of other organisations,
Amendment 76 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 89 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the external financial assistance deployed by the EU and its Member States needs to be refocused in line with the jointly agreed strategic priorities; calls for more measures to be taken by the EU in order to increase the visibility and effectiveness of EU assistance;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the EU institutions and the Member States to fully use the toolbox of the Lisbon Treaty to move from what has so far been a mostly reactive approach to a pro-active, coherent EU foreign and security policy, deployed in the shared European interest;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 2
Paragraph 9 – indent 2
Amendment 115 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes, in this connection, the organisation of the new Commission in clusters, which enables the HR/VP to coordinate all Commission policies with an external dimension; supports the HR/VP in her efforts to fully assume her role as Vice- President of the Commission; encourages the HR/VP at the same time to use her role as Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council to bring initiatives into the Council that advance common pro-active policies beyond the least common denominator, using the whole toolbox of CFSP and the EU’s external policies;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the internal structures of the EEAS need to be reformed, to become leaner, more efficient and less costly, so as to enable it to assist the HR/VP in all her roles and to enable her to advance strategic planning and coordinate political processes within the Council and the Commission; insists on the need to rationalise the EEAS top management structure and to streamline decision-making processes; reiterates its call for closer integration of the EU Special Representatives into the EEAS, including through a transfer of their budget from the CFSP operational budget into the EEAS budget;
Amendment 126 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the modernisation of the EU delegations network so as to reflect the needs of EU foreign, development and humanitarian policy in the 21st century, including by adaptreducing staff numbers and expertise; asks the HR/VP to strengthen the authority of the head of delegation over all staff, irrespective of their institutional origin, and to simplify the administrative budgets of delegations towards a single funding source; points to the potential for synergies and economies of scale afforded by the strengthening of cooimproving experation between Member State embassies and EU delegationse;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the vital importance of collective defence guaranteed by NATO for its members; urges the Member States, as a matter of urgency, to step up their ability to contribute to territorial defence, commit more resources and cooperate more closely to build synergies; stresses that all the Member States must enjoy the same level of security, in line with Article 42(7) TEU; stresses that a credible EU foreign policy needs to be underpinned by adequate defence capabilities in the Member States and an effective Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP); takes the view that the CSDP is an important component of European defence and can contribute to it in many ways, including by fostering defence cooperation, enhancing interoperability and increasing efficiency; welcomes the HR/VP’s commitment to actively engage on defence matters, including by chairing meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council in the Defence Ministers configuration;
Amendment 147 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 153 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
16. Welcomes the impetrefocus given to the CSDP by the European Council on Defence in December 2013 and looks forward to the forthcoming debate in June 2015; calls for further ambitious decisions to be taken at this summit, in particular:
Amendment 158 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
– launching – on the basis of the review of the EU’s strategic framework – a process of strategic reflection on objectives and priorities in the field of security and defence, setting out the required capabilities and options for deepening defence cooperationimproving capabilities;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
– strengthenupporting the European Defence Agency by providing it with the necessary resources, so that it can play its fullin playing a role in coordinating and stimulating armaments cooperationenhancement;
Amendment 171 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Amendment 175 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Amendment 181 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Amendment 186 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Amendment 187 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Amendment 192 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 7
Paragraph 16 – indent 7
Amendment 200 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cyber security to be developed, including by promoting a single market for cyber security products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and the CFSP, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO; welcomes the EU’s Cyber Security Strategy; urges the European Defence Agency to strengthen coordination on cyber defence among Member States and calls on the Member States to provide the EDA with the means to achieve this goal;
Amendment 221 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that energy is increasingly being used as a foreign policy tool and recalls that energy cooperation lies at the foundation of European integration; calls for increased coherence and coordination between foreign policy and energy policy; takes the view that energy security should be part of the comprehensive approach to the EU’s external action and believes that energy policy must be in line with the Union’s other priority policies, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, trade, and development policies, as well as its policies in defence of human rights;
Amendment 231 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that energy is increasingly being used as a foreign policy tool and recalls that energy cooperation lies at the foundation of European integration; calls for increased coherence and coordination between foreign policy and energy policy; takes the view that energy security should be part of the comprehensive approach to the EU’'s external action and believes that energy policy must be in line with the Union’'s other priority policies, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, trade, and development policies, as well as its policies in defence of human rights; in this regard, underlines the need to significantly reduce the dependence on Russia and find alternative sources of energy;
Amendment 264 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes the view that an overarching political strategy is needed, aimed at reinvigorating the European political and legal order, which was laid down with the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and which binds all European states, including Russia; insists that this order is based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts; sees the development of a constructive dialogue with Russia on cooperation to strengthen this order as a basis forn important part of peace and stability in Europe, provided that Russia respects international law and fulfils its commitments regarding Georgia and Ukraine, including withdrawal from Crimea;
Amendment 276 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Takes the view that a new approach to the EU’'s relations with its eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that want to draw closer to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy, based on a "more for more" approach; is committed, in accordance with Article 49 TEU, to the European perspective for the EU´s eastern European neighbours;
Amendment 302 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges Russia to honour its commitments and obligations, including those enshrined in the UN Charter, the OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum; strongly condemns Russia´s direct military interventaggression and hybrid war against Ukraine, as well aswhich was started with the illegal annexation of Crimea; urges Russia to de- escalate and to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory; calls for the immediate and full implementation of the Minsk Protocol;
Amendment 315 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Supports the sanctions adopted by the EU in reaction to the Russian aggression against Ukraine and stresses that these are scalable and reversible, depending on the fulfilment of the Minsk agreement, but could also be strengthened should Russia continue to fail to meet its international obligations;
Amendment 322 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the need for the EU and its Member States to show solidarity and speak with one voice vis- à-vis Russia; calls on the HR/VP to develop, as a matter of priority, a common EU strategy on Russia, aimed at securing a commitment from Russia on peace and stability in Europe; believes that a good relationship between Russia and the EU would be in the common interest and hopes that Russia will show itself open to such a development by respecting international law;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
– having regard to the fact that Turkey, for the eighth consecutive year, has still not implemented the provisions stemming from the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto, as the EU for its part has failed to lift the isolation of Northern Cyprus as agreed by the EU Council on 26 April 2004,
Amendment 80 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisation and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society; recognises that it is a matter for Member State governments, through the transitional arrangements in the Accession Treaty and revision as necessary of the EU Treaties, to take decisions relating to migration issues such as restrictions on freedom of movement, recognising that this issue has become a matter of great concern in many Member States;
Amendment 89 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the crucial role of a system of checks and balances for any modern democratic State and the fundamental role that the Turkish Grand National Assembly must play at the centre of Turkey’s political system in providing a framework for dialogue and consensus-building across the political spectrum; expresses concern about political polarisation and the lack of readiness on the part of government and opposition to work towards consensus on key reforms; urges all political actors, the government and the opposition to work together to enhance a pluralistic vision in State institutions and to promote the modernisation and democratisation of the State and society; calls on the political majority to actively involve the minority in the deliberation process on relevant reformsurges all political actors to promote the modernisation and democratisation of the State and society and take into consideration, whenever possible, their interests and views in an inclusive mannerof all elements of the population, including minorities;
Amendment 105 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the urgent need for further progress in implementing the 2010 constitutional amendments, in particular the adoption of laws on the protection of personal data and military justice, and of laws introducing affirmative-action measures to promote gender equality;
Amendment 146 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses concerns at the very limited coverage of the Gezi Park events by Turkish media and the dismissal of journalists who criticised the Government’s reactions to such events; recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are at the heart of European values and that an independent press is crucial to a democratic society; reiterates once again its concern at the fact that most media are owned by and concentrated in, large conglomerates with a wide range of business interests and points out to the worryingexpresses concern at the widespread phenomenon of self-censorship by media owners and journalists; expresses concern at the particularly high number of journalists currently in pre-trial detention and calls on Turkey’s judicial authorities to review and address these cases as soon as possible;
Amendment 176 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the initiatives taken by the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors to promote the training of a large number of judges and prosecutors in the field of human rights and to promote a thorough, operational understanding of the ECtHR case law; encourages the Government to adopt the Human Rights Action Plan based on the ECtHR case law and aimed at addressing issues raised in judgements of the Court where Turkey was found to have violated ECHR provisions, notwithstanding the need for review of the ECHR itself; encourages the Government to continue with ambitious judicial reforms built on the need to advance the defence and the promotion of fundamental rights; stresses, in this regard, the need to reform the anti-terror law as a matter of priority;
Amendment 196 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Commends the decision by the Assembly of Foundations to return the lands of the historic Mor Gabriel Monastery to the Syriac community in Turkey, in compliance with the pledge taken by the Government in the Democratisation package; stresses the importance to continue the process of reform in the area of freedom of thought, conscience and religion by enabling religious communities to obtain legal personality, by eliminating all restrictions on the training, appointment and succession of clergy, by complying with the relevant judgments of the ECtHR and the recommendations of the Venice Commission and by eliminating all forms ofinappropriate discrimination or barriers based on religion; notes that progress has been particularly slow in extending the rights of the Alevi minority; underlines the importance of lifting all obstacles to a speedy reopening of the Halki Seminary;
Amendment 215 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly supports the Government’s initiatives to strive for a settlement of the Kurdish problem on the basput an end to the activities of the PKK terrorist of negotiations with the PKKrganisation; encourages the Government to devise the reforms directed atmake further progress in promoting the social, cultural and economic rights of the Kurdish communityinterests of people of Kurdish origin on the basis of adequate consultation of relevant stakeholders and the oppositionall interested parties; calls on the opposition to actively support the negotiations and the reforms as an important step for the benefit of Turkish society at large; calls on the Turkish authorities to cooperate closely withand the European Commission to cooperate closely to assess which programmes under IPA could be used to promote sustainable development in the South East in the framework of negotiations on Chapter 22;
Amendment 227 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that social dialogue and involvement of social partners are vitaland economic interest groups is important for the development of a prosperous society; Underlines the importance of further progress in the areas of social policy and employment, in particular to remove all obstacles to the effective functioning of trade unions, to establish a national employment strategy, in accordance with the interests of the economy and wider society, to address undeclared work, widen the coverage of social protection mechanisms, and increase employment rates among women and people with disabilities;
Amendment 248 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 261 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for, recognising the concerns and interests of both communities; asks Turkey and Greece to actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement under the auspices of the UN Secretary- General and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions; as confidence- building measures, calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and to make progress on transferring the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984);, and calls on the Republic of Cyprus for its part to open the port of Famagusta, under EU customs supervision, and to enable Ercan airport to operate as an international airport with its codes listed and recognised by IATA and ICAO, in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow adoption of the Direct Trade Regulation to enable Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address some of the above issues;
Amendment 274 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes Turkey’s decision to grant the Committee on Missing Persons access to a fenced military area in the northern part of Cyprus and encourages Turkeyboth sides to allow the Committee to access relevant archives and military zones for exhumation; calls for special consideration for the work done by the Committee on Missing Persons;
Amendment 282 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean, and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-which in itself would enable enhancement of NATO-EU cooperation including Cyprus, and calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey’s participation in the European Defence Agency, particularly in the area of civilian crisis management;
Amendment 289 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. In furtherance of the principles of democracy, and in accordance with articles 10.2 and 14.2 of TEU, calls for the representation of both communities in Cyprus in the European Parliament, with the proviso that, until a comprehensive settlement is reached, Turkish Cypriots be represented by observers, on a similar basis to the procedure used in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and that this be budget neutral;
Amendment 294 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Under UN auspices, calls on the EU, particularly under the Greek Presidency, the Governments of Turkey and Greece and of the Republic of Cyprus and of Northern Cyprus to make a concerted effort towards the resolution of the Cyprus problem, bearing in mind that non-settlement of this issue has a fundamental effect on EU-Turkey relations;
Amendment 300 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Deplores Turkey’s refusalIn return for confidence-building measures such as those in paragraph 20 above (as amended) urges Turkey to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recalls that this refusal continues to, as this would have a profound effect on the negotiation process;
Amendment 325 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that, in view of Turkey’s strategic role as an energy hub, considernegotiations should be given to the value of opening negotiationsopened on Chapter 15 on energy as a priority; underlines that energy and climate efficiency priorities need to be addressed;
Amendment 332 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Turkey’s commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees; notes that a large number of foreign fighters in Syria gain access to Syria via Turkey and asks Turkey to increase border patrols, restrict the entry of such fighters and arm flows to groups credibly found to be implicated in systematic human rights violations; believes that the EU and Turkey, Turkey, the UK, France and the US, along with other key international partners, should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to promote a political solution in Syria and support political and economic stability in the region, with particular reference to Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that in such a geopolitical climate, the EU must preserve and promote its values, interests and stability on the global stage, as well asnd assist Member States in protecting the security and prosperity of itstheir citizens; stresses that this demands a fresh approach to shaping a new multipolar world order that is inclusive, credible and cooperative, and underpinned by the rule of law and democracy, as well as universal values, including human rights; recognising that, while this may be the objective of the democracies, there are many autocratic States around the world that do not share it;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -3 (new)
Paragraph -3 (new)
3. Recognises that there is nothing novel or unique about what is now called the "comprehensive approach" which the EU now seeks to promote; notes that a nation or organisation will always use whatever means are most appropriate and which it has available in order to influence change; recalls that since 1991 NATO, for example, has prepared for both Article 5 Collective Defence and for crisis management operations, developing the concept of Peace Support Operations (PSO) in 1999 with a view to tackling the complex challenges posed by unstable states in uncertain environments, with these PSO covering a range of activities and involving military forces as well as diplomatic, humanitarian, and other civil agencies; observes accordingly that the NATO ISAF mission in Afghanistan supports the Afghan government through operations to bear down on the insurgency, support the growth in capability of the Afghan security forces, and bring about improvements in governance and socio-economic development in order to provide long-term security and stability; notes also that it is the NATO ISAF Provincial Reconstruction Teams that support reconstruction and development and help the Afghan Authorities strengthen the institutions required to fully establish good governance, the rule of law and the promotion human rights;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Emphasises therefore that the strength of the EU lies in its potential to mobilise resources across the full range of diplomatic, security, defence, economic, development and humanitarian instruments – in full compliance with the provisions of the UN Charter – and that using these instruments in a comprehensive approach (CA) gives it a unique flexibility to effectively address the most challenging goals;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the CA is today considered by all relevant international actors (including multilateral organisations and states) to be the best way to frame an efficient response to multidimensional crises, directly coming from the recognition of the factlong-standing recognition that attempting to bring stability by means solely of a single approach (military, in some recent cases) is mostis likely to fail;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 25 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Member States to meet their Treaty-based commitments to support the Union’s external relations and security policy actively and in a spirit of mutual solidarity and to complyoperate, in conducting their own policies, with the Union’s action in this area; calls on the Member States to play a constructive role by promoting strategic policy coordination at EU level;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that the CA is the common responsibility ofFeels confident that all EU actors in EU institutions, in EU Member States and on the ground in third countries, and that, ppreciate the same time, it mustmerits of a comprehensive approach which fully respects the specific competencies of each institution and actor;
Amendment 30 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the concept of a CA should be understood as the coordinated work of all relevant institutions (the EEAS and the Commission’s relevant services, including ECHO, DEVCO, TRADE and ELARG) pursuing common objectives within an agreed framework designed at EU level, and mobilising its most relevant instruments, including the CSDP when the security situation so requires; believes that, so far, institutional and procedural shortfalls have largely prevented such coherent EU external action in most crisis areas where the EU has acted;
Amendment 37 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that a CA requires responsive, flexible and efficient structures in the EEAS; recalls its view that the EEAS institutional set-up should be streamlined to ensure effective decision-making and use of its instruments, including CSDP civilian and military instruments, as requested in Parliament’s 2013 report on the matter;
Amendment 38 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that whilst cooperation is essential, the competencies and procedures of all institutions and Member States must be fully respected; calls, therefore, on all EU actors to act in good faith and to do their best to allow the pursuit of a CA;
Amendment 42 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 55 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines Parliament’s determination to ensure that the Union’s external financial instruments for the period 2014 to 2020 are designed so as to facilitate the pursuit of a CA to the Union’s external relations, in particular, by creating instruments that work across the nexus of conflict prevention, crisis management, peace-building, development cooperation and the strengthening of strategic partnerships, provided that this is budget and man-power neutral; underlines therefore its determination to exercise in full its democratic control of the implementation of these instruments to ensure that the Union’s important but finite resources are used in an efficient and cost effective way to achieve results; underlines Parliament’s right, as part of the Mid-Term Review of the external financial instruments, to review the implementation of the instruments and make any necessary changes;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Insists that such strategies should clearly set out the EU’s objectives and priorities and the specific timeframe for implementation and determine what instruments are best suited for each action (e.g. economic sanctions, diplomatic action and mediation, humanitarian and development aid, and the CSDP); insists that the role and contribution of the CSDP should be part of the initial political analysis and definition of policy objectives, thereby facilitating early involvement of CSDP planners when necessary; welcomes, in that context, the positive development of a Political Framework for Crisis Approach for CSDP missions and operations and calls for this to be extended to all crisis response initiatives);
Amendment 66 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WBelcomes, in particulaieves strongly that, in future, EU strategies must take full account of the actions of other organisations such as NATO and the UN, avoid duplication and be drawn up before the EU engages in a region, not after; welcomes, however, the EU’'s Strategic Framework for the Horn of Africa, which aims to bring stability to this strategic region by fighting piracy and its underlying causes, establishing legitimate authorities in Somalia and promoting regional cooperation through the simultaneous use of the EU’'s external instruments, in cooperation with relevant partners in the field; recalls, however, that EU action in the region has been built up on the basis of pioneering CSDP initiatives (namely EUNAVFOR Atalanta and EUTM Somalia) that have then been followed by other EU instruments, making the CA in the Horn of Africa more of an ex-post empirical and pragmatic achievement rather than a well-designed andnotes the prior and continuing military contribution to security in this region made by NATO's Operation Ocean Shield and the American-led task force CTF-151, and highlights the decisive role in fighting piracy plannyed strategy; believes strongly that, in future, EU strategies must be drawn up before the EU engages in a region, not afterby the introduction by various countries of Private Armed Security Guards (PASGs) onto vessels;
Amendment 72 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is convinced that, in cases where crises cannot be avoided, the EU must be able to plan and deploy the appropriate civilian and military assets, as well as mobilise complementary EU instruments, rapidly and effectively across the whole spectrum of crisis management operations, including in cases of humanitarian crises; calls for the implementation of the relevant Treaty articles in the field of rapid response, including Article 44 TEU; underlines, in that context, the need for political and security experts within the relevant EU delegations;
Amendment 73 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Insists that the EU should be able to assist consolidateion of peace and stability over the longer term; calls for clear transition strategies to be determined long in advance between short-term crisis- response instruments (notably diplomatic, CSDP, ECHO instruments, and the new ISP) and post-crisis instruments (notably ISP and development assistance) in order to sustain progress achieved in the field; welcomes – as a major first step – the effective cooperation between the EEAS and the Commission in support of the CSDP mission in Mali, and the consideration, at an early stage,insists on planning of an exit strategy for EUTM Mali;
Amendment 75 #
2013/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the EU institutions to act as one at country level, with a clear division of responsibilities and under the leadership of a Head of Delegation, responsible for implementing the EU’s external policy in the country, while coordinating locally with Member States as well as the host government, civil society and other international partners;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that an operational Common Security and Defence Policy needse importance of a strong European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB), constituting a key element for Europe's capacityin the capacity of European Nations to ensure the security of itstheir citizens, protect its values and promote its interests;
Amendment 6 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the changing strategic global landscape, and reduced defence budgets and welcomes the fact that European defence companies are adjusting to this situation by putting an emphasis on exports to third countries, at the cost of transferringbut cautions the need to protect sensitive technologies, and intellectual property rights, and moving production outside the EU; is concerned about the reductions in defence investment which will increasingly expose the EDTIB to the risk of being controlled and constrained in its activities by third powers with different strategic interests;
Amendment 14 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty the EU's industrial, space and research policies extend to the defence remit; points out that Union programmes in other areas such as internal and border security, disaster management and development offer a significant prospect of jointly developing capabilities relevant to those policies and to the conduct of CSDP missions;
Amendment 15 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the need to make progress in consolidating the EDTIB, givennotes that – in the face of the increasing sophistication and costs of technologies, growing international competition and decreasing defence budgets and production volumes – it is no longer possible in any of the Member States for the defence industry to be sustainable on a strictly national basis; regrets the fact that, while a certain level of concentration has been achieved in the European aerospace industries, the land and naval equipment sectors are still overwhelmingly fragmented along national lines, there is continued scope for multi- national defence projects, ideally involving a small number of partners and without any need for involvement of the institutions of the EU;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 20 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 25 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it regrettable that past efforts to consolidate demand have not improved the fragmentation of demand in the EU, with 28 national defence customers and an even higher number of customers of products for civilian and military use; regretnotes the limited results of the EDA's Capability Development Plan; calls, therefore, on the European Council to launch a European defence review process and make the coordination of national defence planning processes at EU level a reality; based on this assessment, calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to initiate a wide-ranging process to develop a White Paper on Security and Defence in order to streamline the EU's strategic ambitions and capability development processes;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 - subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 - subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes the work of the NATO defence planning process, through which members of the Alliance, including 26 European Allies, coordinate - where appropriate - to ensure the right defence capabilities are developed and maintained to address future challenges; notes that NATO has long recognised the need for close cooperation with industry, not least to assist the development of military capability requirements, especially regarding standardisation and interoperability, while fostering transatlantic defence technological and industrial cooperation;
Amendment 29 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 37 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 41 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights, in the context of thany defence industry'sial restructuring, the importance of ensuring that security of supply is not put at risk; calls on the Member States and the Commission rapidly to develop a comprehensive and ambitious EU-wide security-of-supply regime based on a system of mutual guarantees, possibly using the legal basis of permanent structured cooperation;
Amendment 46 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 53 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 55 #
2013/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 19 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes, therefore,Notes the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit; considers that this provides a timely opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that security and defence issues matter; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;
Amendment 25 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 41 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 48 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the introduction of a mutual defence clause and a solidarity clause by the Treaties (Article 42.7 TEU and (Article 42.7 TEU) is both incredible and misleading, while the solidarity clause (Article 222 TFEU) may reinforces the sense of common destiny among European citizens; calls on the Heads of State and Government to reaffirm their commitment to mutual political solidarity cooperation among Member States dealing with natural or overwhelming man-made disasters;
Amendment 52 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes with concern that the number and timelinessnature of CSDP missions and operations, and the development of civilian and especially military means for the CSDP, fall short of what is required, given the EU's increasingly insecure neighbourhood; deplores, in particular, the limited overall scope of the CSDP missions related to the crises in Libya and Mali; calls for greater ambition and serious efforts to improve the design of future CSDP missions and operations under a ‘lessons learned process’ and to develop appropriate exit strategiesuplicative development of military structures for CSDP;
Amendment 56 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 64 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – introductory part
Paragraph 17 – introductory part
17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a clear command and control function; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment of a permanentat there is no military or operational headquarters; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires need to create a permanent EU operational headequarte early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awarenesrs (OHQ), and underlines that this would be an expensive duplication of established NATO and national capabilities;
Amendment 72 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. DeplorNotes the fact that EU battlegroups have never yet been deployed in EU military operations; stresses nonetheless that they constitute an important tool for timely force generation and rapid reaction; welcomes the decision to address this issue during the December Summit; is convinced that the EU should dispose of high-readiness standing battle forces, with land, air, naval and special forces components and a high level of ambition; favours a more flexible and targeted approach to enhance the re for NATO use; is convinced that European Allies should disponse and adaptability to different crisis situations, and to improve modularity in order to close gaps during the initial phases of the launch of CSDP operations without, however, compromising the operational capacity of the battlegroup as a wholeof improved deployable, inter-operable military capabilities;
Amendment 79 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Confirms that the existing financial system of ‘costs lie where they fall’ constitutes a serious problem for the CSDP, leading to delays or complete blockages in decision-making, notably on the quick deployment of battlegroups; recommends that Member States agree on aRejects the concept of a 'common EU financing mechanism' based on burden- sharing for the use of battlegroups under the EU flag, in order to give them a realist, as this would entail certain Member States paying twice future; expects the HR/VP and interested Member States to put forward concrete proposals in this respector their contributions; notes that, if any reform is considered to the funding model, that this should be guided by developments at NATO;
Amendment 82 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Expresses its concern, furthermore,Notes that the economic and debt crisis may have an impact on the willingness of EU Member States to contribute to CSDP missions and operations, particularly those with military and defence implications; calls therefore for extension of the scope of the ATHENA mechanism and use of the start-up fund (Article 41.3 TEU) to ensure the rapid financing of urgent taskdefence budgets, and provide further excuse for reduction in national capabilities; underlines the need, therefore, to avoid costly and wasteful duplication by the EU of capabilities that already exist in NATO; opposes any further calls by the EU on Member States' budgets;
Amendment 84 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 113 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Echoes concerns that further cuts in national defence budgets will make it impossibledifficult to maintain critical military capabilities and willcould result in the irreversible loss of know-how and technologies; notes that the shortfalls in Member States' capabilities became apparent during the operations in Libya and Mali and that the economic crisis has exacerbated existing structural problems; reiterates its view, however, that the problem is less of a budgetary nature than of a political one;
Amendment 122 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Draws attention to the potentially useful element of the mission of the European Defence Agency (EDA), as provided for in Articles 42(3) and 45 TEU, according to which the Agency is entrusted with important tasks in terms of implementing permanent structured cooperation, formulating a European capabilities and armaments policy, developingto encourage development of the military capabilities of Member States, and strengthening the industrial and technological base of the defence sector; calls on the Member States to empower the Agency to fulfil this mission and to consider financing the Agency from the EU budget in these states;
Amendment 125 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
Amendment 126 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – introductory part
Paragraph 38 – introductory part
38. In the light of the above, expecturges the upcoming Defence Summit to focus attention on the need for European Allies to strengthen and reinvigorate NATO through:
Amendment 127 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point a
Paragraph 38 – point a
(a) to provide political and strategic guidance, reconfirming the Member States' commitment to capability development and the level of ambition outlined in the 2008 Declaration on Strengthening Capabilitiesa commitment to capability development;
Amendment 128 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point b
Paragraph 38 – point b
(b) to set the foundations for truly collective planning, ranging from strategic planning to procurement and technological developmentimprovement in inter-operability, whilst paying particular attention to the issues of financial arrangements and incentives;
Amendment 129 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point c
Paragraph 38 – point c
(c) to stepping up the implementation of existing projects, particularly those regarding strategic enablers, and to provideing political support for the EDA's flagshipse projects, i.e. Air- to-Air Refuelling, Satellite Communication, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, and Cyber Defence, and the Single European Sky;
Amendment 131 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point d
Paragraph 38 – point d
Amendment 132 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point e
Paragraph 38 – point e
Amendment 133 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point g
Paragraph 38 – point g
Amendment 23 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that this is the world the EU needs to understand today, and on the basis of which it should frame a new EU foreign policy to face these challenges; believes that in order to preserve and promote its values and its position on the global stage, the EU needs not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, first and foremost, to clearly define and implement its strategic objectives, making full use of the opportunities provided by the Lisbon Treaty; demands that the instrument of enhanced cooperation be used to secure greater capacity to act, and to overcome the serious problem of the veto principle within the Council;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. States that only, by acting jointly or in unity do we have thegreater strength to pursue our interests and defend our values in this world, and that the Member States must therefore – more than in the past – demonstrate their preparedness and political will for collective, fast and effective action; affirms that the Member States must fulfil their contractual duty of loyalty towards the CFSP in both action and spirit, which is enshrined in the Treaty of Lisbon8 ;
Amendment 31 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the effectiveness of the EU's external action also depends on its cooperation with Member States and the full support of itstheir citizens and the legitimacy this provides, and therefore calls for close consultation of the European Parliament in setting clear priorities and objectives for EU foreign policy;
Amendment 33 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 43 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the VP/HR's initiative to developrecognition of the concept of a «Comprehensive Approach» in order to achieve the full potential of the Lisbon Treaty; calls for the VP/HR to engage in a debate with Parliament on the best way to ensure that this comprehensive approach is consistently implemented, and in particular that our foreign policy priorities are further developed in a manner consistent with our interests and are supported by the necessary financial means and by effective and flexible instruments;
Amendment 50 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 64 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Questions, in view of the range of challenges and demands for EU engagement in the world, the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework, which will reduce the Union's capacity to promote peace, security and economic development and its credibility in respect of such efforts; cautions that if such cuts are applied in an uncoordinated fashion, they risk undermining the effective pursuit of our values as well as our collective ability to promote security, stability and prosperity in our neighbourhood and further afieldGiven the current economic and financial pressures, fully supports the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 71 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 76 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point 4
Paragraph 21 – point 4
Amendment 85 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. WelcomNotes the initiative of holding a European Council Summit in December 2013 on the future of European defence, as an opportunity to review the EU's strategic goals and security interests, concepts that should be further developed in a White Book on European defencend hopes that this will be an opportunity to reposition the EU as a provider of civil and humanitarian assistance, rather than pursuing its duplicative, confusing and unnecessary military ambitions;
Amendment 90 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Strongly believes that the USA is the EUEurope's most important strategic partner; urges the EU, therefore, to give clear political priority to deepening transatlantic relations at all levels and broadening them to include other transatlantic partnersallies and emphasising the fundamental importance of NATO as the primary institution for Western security cooperation;
Amendment 106 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 157 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. CriticisesExpresses concern at China's continuing violation of human rights anddomestic human, cultural and religious minority rights, for instance in Tibet:
Amendment 161 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for the EU and its Member States to strengthen their relations with India, based on the promotion of democracy, social inclusion, the rule of law and human rights, and expresses its satisfaction at the rapid progressdisappointment that more rapid progress has not been made on the negotiation of a comprehensive EU-India free trade agreement, which will stimulate European and Indian trade and economic growth, and urges that this agreement be brought to a rapid conclusion;
Amendment 221 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and-Turkey relationship and the current cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference in relation to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of law at home;
Amendment 232 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces; stresses that the EU should not take sides and welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression; urges the military and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue and calls for an inclusive political agreement and for power to be transferred to democratically elected leaders as soon as possible;
Amendment 241 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Considers regrettableNotes the lifting of the EU's arms embargo on Syria, as it is a dangerous step towards the re- nationalisation of EU foreign policy; cCondemns the tragic and ongoing bloodshed in Syria, which has already had a devastating humanitarian impact, including on neighbouring countries, in particular Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey; calls for the immediate and fullwelcomes investigation by the UN of the horrific chemical weapons attack and forurges a united international response; underlines the urgency of convening the Geneva II talks in order to initiate a political solution and bring an end to the deadly spiral of violence;
Amendment 260 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Expresses its support for the process of negotiating an association agreement between the EU and Mercosur and; considers that, as part of this process, no Latin American state should engage in policies which infringe the sovereign rights and interests of any EU Member State; notes the commitment of both parties to arriving at an exchange of offers on market access by the end of 2013; notes that such a deal would represent an advance in strategic relations with Latin America;
Amendment 298 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66
Paragraph 66
66. Emphasises the need to conclude the negotiations on partnership and cooperation agreements and political framework agreements with several Southeast and East Asian countries, and to take positive steps to improve relations with countries such as Sri Lanka, in order to consolidate and heighten the EU's relations with the region;
Amendment 300 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. Underlines the importance of Asia- Pacific regional security and is concerned about tensions, including territorial disputes around the East and South China Sea, as well as having increasing concerns about North Korea; suggests that the EU could take a more active role, and calls for all parties concerned to be included in dialogue and cooperation mechanisms, especially in the multilateral arena, in view of the importance of stability in this area to the EU's maritime security and commercial interests;
Amendment 310 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
73. Notes that recent crises have again highlighted the growing inability of the UN Security Council to act in response to serious threats to international peace and security, on account of its structures and working methods;
Amendment 313 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Calls for the EU and its Member States to reconfirm the EU's commitment to advancing effective multilateralism, with the UN system at its core, by enhancing the representativeness, accountability and effectiveness of the UN; stresses the importance of working with other international partners in order to respond to international challenges; stresses that an EU seat in an enlarged UN Security Council remains a central, long-term goal of the EU; calls, furthermore, on the Member States, in order to strengthen our presence within the UN system, to coordinate their efforts in selecting senior officials for high-level posts in the UN and other international institutions;
Amendment 317 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Calls for the EU and its Member States to cooperate with partners in strengthening the role of regional organisations, including NATO, in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution; urges the EU to focus its own efforts on complementary civil instruments; stresses the need to work with partners in ensuring that the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept focuses on prevention, protection and post-conflict reconstruction; underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities, including through collaboration between the EU and the UN;
Amendment 325 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. WelcomNotes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership, while observing that most EU Members are NATO Members, and that it makes little sense to have to coordinate the activities of more or less the same states; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; calls for an urgent political solution to the blockage on cooperation under the Berlin Plus arrangements,therefore, urges the EU to cease its unnecessary and duplicative military activities, and to offer civil instruments which may be complementary to the activities of the Alliance; calls for a fresh initiative on Cyprus that is more sympathetic to the interests and concerns of both communities, as the current deadlock has created a blockage which areis holding back the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate more effectively;
Amendment 334 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Welcomes the EU's coordinated approach of Member States during the negotiation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which resulted in a successful outcome; calls on the Member States to ratify the Treaty expeditiously so that it can enter into force, following the consent of Parliament; calls for competence in respect of the rules governing arms exports to be fully transferred to the EU;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to ensure the coherence and visibility of the EU as a global actor at the UN; to strengthen the ability of the EU to act in a swift and comprehensive manner in the global arena and to deliver, delivering civil and humanitarian assistance in a coordinated and timely fashion;
Amendment 30 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to support a comprehensive and consensual reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC); to stress that an EU seat in an enlarged UNSC remains a central, long-term goal of the EU; and to further promote transparency and better coordination of policies and positions amongst EU members of the UNSC;
Amendment 1 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1a (new)
Citation 1a (new)
- Having regard to Article 10.2 and 14.2 of the Treaty on European Union,
Amendment 200 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that, in the ‘sledgehammer’ trial a first instance court sentenced 324 suspects to 13-20 years; stresses that investigations of alleged coup plans, such as the ‘Ergenekon’ and ‘Sledgehammer’ cases, must demonstrate the strength and the proper, independent, impartial and transparent functioning of Turkish democratic institutions and the judiciary, and their firm, unconditional commitment to respect for fundamental rights; is deeply concerned about the allegations regarding the use of inconsistent and false evidence; regrets that these cases have been overshadowed by concerns about their wide scope and the shortcomings in the proceedings;
Amendment 247 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Turkey continued to demonstrate resilience at the terrorist attacks by the PKK; calls on Turkey to invest renewed efforts towards a political solution toCondemns the continued terrorist attacks by the PKK and supports the measured response by the KTurdkish issue; asks all political forces to ensure an adequate political platform and to debate in a constructive way the Kurdish issue and to facilitate a real opening to the claims for basic rights in the Constitutional processauthorities; welcomes and encourages the continuation of Turkey's ongoing efforts to find a political solution to the Kurdish issue; asks all political forces to work in alliance towards the goal of reinforced political dialogue and a process of further political, cultural and socio-economic inclusion and participation of citizens of Kurdish origin, in order to guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly and promote the peaceful inclusion of citizens of Kurdish origin into Turkish society; recalls that a political solution can only be built upon a truly democratic debate on the Kurdish issue and expresses concern at the large number of cases launched against writers and journalists writing on the Kurdish issue and the arrest of several Kurdish politicians, mayors and members of municipal councils, trade unionists, lawyers, protestors and human rights defenders in connection with the KCK trial; underlines the importance of promoting a discussion of the Kurdish issue within the democratic institutions, particularly the TGNA;
Amendment 282 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 293 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22a (new)
Paragraph 22a (new)
22a. Regrets the missed opportunity during the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU to recommence a process of engagement and normalisation of relations with Cyprus recognising that this was compounded by Turkey's decision to abstain from meetings and contacts; recalls that the EU is based on the principles of sincere cooperation and mutual solidarity amongst all its Member States, resolution of disputes with neighbours, respect for the rights and interests of minority communities, and respect for the institutional framework;
Amendment 317 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23a (new)
Paragraph 23a (new)
23a. Calls on the Committee of Constitutional Affairs to propose and the European Council to review the status of the allocation of seats to Cyprus and thus bring the Council decision of 10 June 2004, which only explicitly addressed the 2004-2009 parliamentary term, up to date. Calls for the seats allocated to the Republic of Cyprus proportionately to represent the peoples of all parts of the island which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus claims to exercise control over, either through a member of the European Parliament or through observer status, as is the case in the Council of Europe;
Amendment 388 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the continuing terrorist violence both by the PKK, which is on the EU list of terrorist organisations, and other terrorist organisations, and expresses its full solidarity to Turkey and to the families of the many victims; calls on the Member States, in close coordination with the EU counter terrorism coordinator and Europol where appropriate, to intensify cooperation with Turkey in the fight against terrorism and organised crime as a source of financing of terrorism; calls on Turkey to adopt a data protection law and legislation on the financing of terrorism so that a cooperation agreement can be concluded with Europol and judicial cooperation with Eurojust and with the EU Member States can further develop; takes the view that the assignment of a police liaison officer to Europol would help improve bilateral cooperation;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls its firm attachment to a comprehensive approach to crisis management, using a wide toolbox of civilian and military instruments, as expressed notably in its resolutions on the annual reports on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP); stresses that military structures and capabilities form an integral part of such a comprehensive approach, underpinning the EU's ability to respond to threats, conflicts and crises, should all other means fail;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its grave concern at the continuing cuts in national defence budgets, with too little coordination between the Member States, hampering efforts to close capability gaps and undermining the credibility of the CSDPand the impact this has on efforts to close capability gaps; urges the Member States to reverse this irresponsible trend, as well as to step up efforts at the EU level to limit its consequences through increased cooperationnd reinvest their political energy and resources in the NATO military alliance;
Amendment 32 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with regret that, ten years after the first autonomous EU-led military operation, the EU still does not possess a permanent military planning and conduct capability, and deplores the inhibiting effect this is having on the EU's ability to respond to acute crises; recalls that the current arrangements, which require ad hoc activation of a national headquarters, constitute a purely reactive approach and do not providthat with the activation of the temporary Operations Centre (OpsCen), the EU has access to more than adequate planning and conduct capabilities; recalls also that missions can - when deemed strictly necessary - have rescources for the necessary advance planningse to national headquarters;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 35 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 39 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 42 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that a permanent EU OHQ would be a financially and militarily wasteful imitative at a time of diminishing defence budgets and would duplicate the role of NATO's SHAPE headquarters, in which all EU Member States have, at some stage, been involved;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 46 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises the contribution of the EU battle-groups to the transformation of Member States' armed forces, driving military interoperability and promoting multinational cooperation; notes, however, that the conceptat the concept of 'EU battle-groups' has not yet proven its utility as a rapid reaction instrument in operations, and that without substantial modifications any agreement onany possible deployment appears unlikely;
Amendment 67 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for a more structured approach to address key capability shortfalls at European level and in particular in the areas of key force enablers and force multipliers – such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets, strategic air lift, helicopters, medical support, air-to-air refuelling and precision-guided munitions – in close cooperation and full complementarity with NATO; welcomes the initial results of pooling and sharing initiatives managed by the EDA but stresses that further progress in these and other areas is a necessity; deplores the fact that, although European armed forces have repeatedly faced the lack of such force enablers and force multipliers in CSDP and other operations, none of the identified capability gaps have yet been filled in a satisfactory way;
Amendment 72 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Reiterates its call on the Member States to consider joint ownership of certain expensive capabilities, notably space capabilities, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or strategic lift assets; welcomes the work of the Commission exploring the options for developing EU-owned capabilities, exploiting the potential of synergies between defence and civilian security needs, such as in the areas of civil protection or border surveillance;
Amendment 78 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the adoption of the code of conduct on pooling and sharing as anwell as NATO's 'Smart Defence' initiative as important steps towards more cooperation in Europe and stresses the need to establish a first strategic assessment of its implementation by the end of the year; expects the European Council in December 2013 to be a significant milestone in terms of giving a political impulse to pooling and sharing and of giving clear guidance about the implementation; recalls that the principle of pooling and sharing does not replace either the investments needed to procure military capabilities or the political framework that defines how such capabilities should be deployed;
Amendment 79 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 84 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
Amendment 85 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 87 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Strongly supports p'Pooling and sSharing' and 'Smart Defence' initiatives in education and training where significant savings can be made without affecting national sovereignty as regards operational deployments; highlightnotes the success of the EDA's Helicopter Training Programme and welcomes the launch of tactical air transport exercises by EDA, which should lead to the establishment of a permanent European airlift tactics training course; looks forward to more progress in developing a common integrated training system to train future fighter pilots, but recalls that NATO has similar projects in this domain; welcomes EDA's work on more pooled and shared training in the areas of cyber defence, countering improvised explosive devices and naval operations;
Amendment 97 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 – point 1
Paragraph 47 – point 1
Amendment 102 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 – point 3
Paragraph 48 – point 3
Amendment 29 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas different maritime zones have become interconnected, thus influencing each other and maritime flows elsewhere, with overfishing and environmental degradation being increasingly prevalent across the globe, whether due to the impact of critical maritime projects, such as the construction of canals or port infrastructure opening new competing routes, or to local and proxy conflicts, piracy and organised crime operating in lawless zones, causing maritime bottlenecks and diversions; whereas this increasingly changing reality has highlighted the need for the EU to develop partnerships in order to fight the causes of instability and look for sustainable holistic solutions; whereas instability in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Somalia in the Horn of Africa is one of the most telling examples of this complexity and has motivated the creation of the EU's first ever naval operation, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, within the f, providing an opportunity for the EU to develop a CSDP role with a naval operation, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, to take on part of the UN World Food Programmework of the CSDP (WFP) vessel escort role previously undertaken by NATO's Operations Allied Provider and Allied Protector;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 51 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 55 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes, however, that the justification for a European Maritime Security Strategy is needed to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach, focusing specifically on thethe comprehensive approach; this seeks to focus on the full range of threats, risks, challenges and opportunities present at sea; that an EMSS, while apparently grounded in European values and principles, mustambitiously seeks to develop synergies and joint responses mobilising all relevant institutions and actors, both civilian and military, as if the EU uniquely is engaged in such matters; that the EMSS shouldpurports to identify all potential threats, from conventional security threats to those posed by natural disasters and climate change, from threats affecting the protection of vital marine resources to the security of maritime infrastructure and trade flows; that it must also identify the specific means and, in order to justify EU acquisition of the full range of capabilities needed to address allevery conceivable challenges, including intelligence, surveillance and patrolling, search and rescue, sealift, evacuation of EU and other nationals from crisis zones, enforcing embargoes, and assistance to any CSDP- led missions and operations;
Amendment 63 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. HighlightWelcomes the fact that an integrated maritime approach such as this, which combines civilian instruments and military tools and encompasses both internal and external aspects of security, is already taking shape at national level in some Member States, and should therefore be reinforced at Union level; stresses the role that can and should be played by maritime nations in fostering positive regional maritime integration; stresses that regional maritime integration initiatives can and should lead to the pooling and sharing of critical naval assets in order to meet the EU's capacity needs;
Amendment 70 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that direct and indirect risks to the security of the EUEU Member States are currently posed by non-conventional threats and actors intending to proliferate terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the southern neighbourhood and further into the African continent, taking advantage of difficulties in enforcing the law in maritime zones, coastal areas and in general resulting from state failure, state fragility or lack of state control; notes that these threats and actors dangerously interact with organised criminal networks which engage in human trafficking and other illicit activities, such as trafficking in drugs and arms, including small arms and light weapons and WMD components, thereby worsening political and humanitarian crises, obstructing social and economic development, democracy and the rule of law, fuelling deprivation and causing migration, internal displacement of people and immense human suffering;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the Mediterranean is home to a number of regional conflicts involving maritime border disputes and therefore urges the EU to commit itself to avoiding the further escalation of conflict around the Mediterranean, which willrisk amplifying existing threats, such as the consequences of the civil war in Syria and the impact on its maritime zone and on that of neighbouring countries, the political instability and lack of governance capacities in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia, the knock-on effect in neighbouring Morocco and Algeria, which are still at odds over the Western Sahara conflict and directly affected by the escalation of the conflict in Mali and the Sahel region; further alerts to the danger stemming from the interconnectedness of the crises in the Mediterranean and the instability and conflict in the Middle East, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, West Africa and Sub- Saharan Africa, all of which represent security threats to our nations unless robust border controls are instituted and a more rigorous approach is taken to immigration;
Amendment 110 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points out that instability, terrorism and criminality off the West African coast are deeply linked to instability in the Sahel region as a whole; urges the EU, therefore, in the context of the CSDP civilian mission EUCAP Sahel Niger, to integrate counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel region in a regional and comprehensive strategy to fight threats at sea off the West African coast, in particular in the Gulf of Guinea; in this connection, calls on the EU to ensure coordination between the two CSDP missions in the region – EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUTM Mali –, as well as with the efforts on the mainland and those at sea, in order to fight terrorism and other organised crime in the region;
Amendment 114 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the HR/VP to map EU Member States' and ACP partners' facilitiEU Member States to fulfil their obligations to the NATO Alliance, which has already has access to bases in strategic locations – such as the Lajes Air Base in the Azores, Portugal, and the Cape Verde islands – which may be usedenable the Alliance to develop specific naval and air operations to counter proliferation, terrorism, piracy and organised crime in the Gulf of Guinea and wider South Atlantic Ocean, in a three-way partnership involving transatlantic cooperation with the US, Canada, Brazil and other Latin American countries as well as EU-African Union cooperationinvolving all transatlantic allies;
Amendment 117 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Highlights the recent but reversible success achieved by EUNAVFOR Atalanta in curbing the occurrence of pirate attacks in the Western Indian Ocean and in enhancing the credibility of the CSDP; notes that Operation Atalanta is the first ever CSDP naval mission and that it should constitute a basis for the further development and implementation of the maritime dimension of the CDSP, taking stock of its successes, its shortcomings and lessons learned; commends the EU's coordinating role and the cooperative environment between Atalanta and other security partners in the region, suCommends the maritime industry's work on Best Management Practices, including the use of Private Armed Security Guards (PASGs) on board ships, and notes their success in reducing ships' vulnerability to attack which has NATO's operation Ocean Shield, as well as the navies of some regional emerging powers; the same is true for the cooperation with other EU actors, such as the SatCen and EMSA, particularly in the field of satellite vessel imagery interpretation, even when there are no formal arrangements underpinning such coopbeen the single most useful contribution to combating piracy; also highlights the recent but reversible success achieved by the proliferation of internation; calls on the EU to formalise the bridging among existing EU tools and bodies, such as that developed among Atalanta, EMSA and SatCen, so as to avoid duplication of tasks, resources and expertise and to reap the clear operational benefits of such synergiesal maritime effort in helping to curb the occurrence of pirate attacks in the Western Indian Ocean;
Amendment 119 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that the time-honoured comprehensive approach concept, which in this particular case stems from theis used as justification for the EU's ambitious Strategic Framework Strategy for the Horn of Africa, is evident in the combination of the three ongoing CSDP missions in the region (EUNAVFOR Atalanta, EU Training Mission in Somalia and EUCAP Nestor), flanked by political engagement and development policies; welcomnotes the activation of the EU Operations Centre, with the aim of facilitating the coordination and strengthening the synergies among these missions, which represents a significant further step in the development of CSDP; points out that this example of complementarity and coordination shonotes that a permanent EU OHQ would be a financially and militarily wastefuld inspire other suchitiative at ac tions where CSDP missions and operations are engaged in response to a multifaceted pme of diminishing defence budgets and would duplicate the roblem; notes that a permanent General HQ for CSDP could only further enhance the integration of any naval component in CSDP missions and operations of NATO's SHAPE headquarters in which all EU Member States have, at some stage, been involved;
Amendment 131 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the HR/VPMember States to identify the risks to peace and the security of maritime flows and open access that European ships, commercial interests and citizens may face if tension and armed conflict were to escalate in the East and the South China Seas; calls also as a matter of urgency for identification of the means and capabilities, particularly naval capabilities, that the EU may eventually need to deploy in the region, in order to evacuate EU and other nationals, preserve and defend its interests and international legality and participate in any international endeavours to deter brinkmanship, contain aggression and guarantee the security and safety of navigation in the East and the South China seas, as well as in the Strait of Malacca;
Amendment 136 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Strongly bBelieves that the financial crisis should be seen as an opportunity to implement the ‘Pooling and Sharing’ initire are many ways in which opportunities for further collaborativeon in the field of maritime capability generation in a truly European manner, which is the only way to guarantee that Europe is able and fit to meet global security challengcan be taken forward but that none of these require EU involvement; notes that political declarations on the principle of pooling and sharing do not replace either the investments needed to procure military capabilities or the political will to deploy such capabilities;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 142 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 149 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Recalls the need for the consolidation of an EU-based and EU-funded technological base in the field of defence, including naval construction and equipment production capabilities; recalls, in light of the current economic and financial crisis, that the inception of, and support for, capable, self- sustainable European defence industries means the creation of jobs and growth; calls for a more qualitative dialogue with industrial stakeholders, as the development of naval capacities entails many years of commitment; stresses the need for EU Member States and the industry to rationalise and harmonise standards to ensure European operational compatibility in the field of maritime and naval capabilities, including communication systems and technology;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
Amendment 157 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Given that EU and NATO membersour nations each have only one set of naval forces, calls for greater strategic coordination between the two organisations on maritime security; is of the view that the future EU Maritime Security Strategy should be independent of, yet complementary to, that of the Alliance in order to help tackle a maximum number of the abovementioned challenges while ensuring optimal use of the limited maritime assets; welcomes the positive results arising from the co- location of the two organisations' Operational Headquarters at Northwood;and that EU generates no additional military capability, believes that ithe EU should focus on the clear added value stemming from its comprehensive approach to dealing with multifaceted challenges, as demonstrated in the case of the diplomatic, financial and judicial follow-up to Atalanta's effective fight against piracyinstead focus improving its civil capabilities, which might actually give useful added value;
Amendment 159 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
Amendment 1 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to its previous resolutions on transatlantic relations, in particular its resolution of 15 May 2002 on Reinforcing the Transatlantic Relationship, its resolution of 1 June 2006 on improving EU-US relations in the framework of a Transatlantic Partnership Agreement1, its resolution of 26 March 2009 on the state of transatlantic relations in the aftermath of the US elections2 and its resolution of 17 November 2011 on the EU-US Summit3,
Amendment 57 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice- President of the European Commission (HR/VP), and the Council, the Commission and the EU Member States to enhance their coordinpromote cooperation ofin EU policy vis-à-vis the US administration, in such a way as to allow the EU to be considered a coherent and efficient international player; highlights the importance of also strengthening the common security and defence policy, given the different crises that may arise in the EU's neighbouring; reaffirms the primacy of diplomatic services in individual Member States in forming foreign policy, and stresses the supportive role that might be carried out by the European External Action Service in order to create a coherent EU-US Transatlantic Partnership; highlights the importance of also strengthening a reinvigorated NATO alliance, reaffirming that NATO remains, not only a fundamental guarantee for Euro-Atlantic stability and security, but also the essential framework for regispons and the US's ‘leading from behind’ doctrinee to crises in which European Allies may often need to take the lead;
Amendment 62 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 67 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Appreciates the contribution of the TLD to the strengthening of EU-US relations; welcomes the opening of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington and invites the US Congress to follow suit in Brussels, but given current financial constraints and strong representation of European interests through the embassies of member states and the EU delegation sees no need for a European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington;
Amendment 91 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on both partners to study fields and frameworks through which broader transatlantic cooperation could be carried out in a pragmatic way, and to explore with other Atlantic countries the usefulness of this extended cooperation; underlines that possible fields are economic issues with a particular emphasis on economic and free trade agreements, global governance, development cooperation, climate change, security and energy; calls on the partners to analyse the possibility of making use, for the purpose of these triangular dialogues, of the structures created in Latin America which the EU has traditionally encouraged security;
Amendment 106 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the EU and its Member States and the US to work in a coordinated manner with a view to ensuring a stable international order of peace and cooperation, based on effective multilateralism with emerging players, including those of the South Atlantic rim; urges the partners to continue working on the UN reform programme while engaging the other Atlantic countries;
Amendment 123 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of coordination in the first instance through NATO to combat the risks to global security, such as terrorism, failed states, and piracy and encourages member states to coordinate their responses to the trafficking of human beings, arms and drugs, and organised crime and piracy, all of which constitute current threats in the Aransatlantic Basinthreats; underlines the need to deepen comprehensive cooperation between the countries of the whole Atlantic Basin in the fight against drug trafficking, which is increasingly taking place throughout West Africa and the Sahelin the fight against drug trafficking; welcomes the partners' support for the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on Drugs;
Amendment 145 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the EU and its Member States and the US to adopt a common strategy in international fora, especially the UN, on the reduction of weapons of mass destruction and conventional arms and to involve the Atlantic countries in these endeavours; expects the US and Russia to make further progress on nuclear disarmament;
Amendment 158 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the need for coordination between the EU, its Member States, US, AU, ECOWAS, UN, NATO and other actors to support the implementation of the roadmap to transition in Mali and to provide the African-led International Support Mission to Mali with financial and logistical support;
Amendment 173 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the partners to jointly develop acontinue the time-honoured comprehensive approach to Afghanistan for the post-2014 period; recognises the fundamental role that has been played by NATO in coordinating the security response to the terrorist threat present in Afghanistan, including reconstruction and rehabilitation, and recognises the ongoing role that NATO will have in the post-2014 period;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the success of the EEAS should be measured against its ability to pursue a comprehensive approach by the EU to today's external challenges and its capacity to achieve a more efficient use of scarce resources through greater cooperation and economies of scale at European Uniowithin the European Union level, while reaffirming the primacy of diplomatic services in aind national levelsividual Member States in forming foreign policy;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas operational decision-making and implementation in the area of the Common Foreign and Security Policy / Common Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP) are too slow because of structural and procedural reasons; whereas this has become apparent once more with the crisis in Mali, in respe recent crises in Mali and Libya have proved that traditional "coalitionse of which decision-making procedures and funding decisions have not been swiftly adopted and implementthe willing" are preferential in situations where rapid military responses are required;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EEAS should be a streamlinedlimmed down, results-orientated, efficient structure, capable of providing support for political leadership in the area of CFSP and facilitating decision-making in the Council; whereas, for this reason, the EEAS should be capable of providing, at short notice and in a coordinated fashion, expertise from different departments, including from the Commission; whereas the current structure of the EEAS is too top-heavy and marked by too many decision-making layers;
Amendment 36 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the opportunities for quick deployment offered by the EU battlegroups are not usedEU battlegroup concept has been proved to be ineffective, and a costly diversion of Member States' military resources from other multilateral engagement, for example through NATO or the UN;
Amendment 40 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the experience of the past has clea permanent EU operational Headquarters (OHQ) would be a financially and militarily shown the need for establishing permanent operational Headquarters in Brussels for the conduct of CSDP missionswasteful initiative at a time of diminishing defence budgets, and would duplicate the role of NATO's SHAPE headquarters in which all EU Member States have, at some stage, been involved;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas, in the case of the Arab revolutions, it has become apparent that the EU is unable to ensure, in the short term, a reallocation of resources, including staff, to match new politicaldevelopment and humanitatian assistance priorities; whereas the size and staff profiles of EU delegations must reflect theis Union's strategic interests;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas, particularly at times of budgetary restrictions, the EEAS should act as a catalyst for greater synergies, not onl and cost efficiency within the EU institutional framework but also between the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas consular protection is the responsibility of individual Member States, at a time when some Member States' governments are seriously reducing their diplomatic and consular presence, and whereas the EEAS shcould be seen as an opportunity to foster greater cooperation and synergiescarry out a supportive role on a case by case basis in facilitating the sharing of resources as long as no additional cost is created to the EU by doing so;
Amendment 57 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas the target of at least one third of staff originating from Member States has almost been reached, and whereas the staff originating from the three components (the Commission, the Council Secretariat and the national diplomatic services) should be appropriately distributed at all levels and between delegations and Headquarters;
Amendment 67 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Bearing in mind that there has been good progress in the setting up of the EEAS but that more can be achieved in terms of synergy, cost effectiveness and coordination between institutions and political leadership, created by the combination of the roles of High Representative, Vice-President of the Commission and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council, by strengthening the instrumental character of the Service, addresses the following recommendation to the High Representative/Vice President, the Council and the Commission:
Amendment 72 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. to provide support to the HR/VP in the accomplishment of his/her multiple duties by foreseeing the appointment of (a) political deputy/ies; to ensure that these deputies, given their political role, appear before the responsible committee of Parliament prior to their taking up duties; to consider, possibly, a more regular involvement of the Member States' foreign ministers for specific tasks and missions on behalf of the Union;
Amendment 77 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. to reduce and simplify the command structure of the EEAS and enhance the role of its Executive Secretary General by establishing a clear chain of command to support effective decision-making as well as timely policy response; in this context, to rationalise the posts of Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director in charge of Administration, and reduce and simplify the hierarchical structure of the Managing Directorates; in the same spirit, to clearly define the relevant competences within the management structure of the EEAS in order to optimise efficient and effective decision-making;
Amendment 86 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. to safeguard, at the same time, the 'community' character of the neighbourhood policy, bearing in mind that Parliament rejects any intergovernmentalisation of Community policies,improve the character of the neighbourhood policy given that the Commission is mainly responsible for negotiating international agreements for and on behalf of the Union;
Amendment 97 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. to carry out a systematic and in-depth audit of the external policy-related structures put in place by the Commission and the Council Secretariat, with a view to overcoming current duplications and promoting cost efficiency; to make this report available to Parliament;
Amendment 100 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. in coordination with the Member States, to set out options over the medium to long-term for achieving economies of scaleto carry out a supportive role on a case by case basis in facilitating the sharing of resources between some Member States diplomatic and consular services, and the EEAS in third countries, including in relation to the provision of consular servicess long as no additional cost is created to the EU by doing so, and any such action is only carried out in response to requests from the Member States concerned;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 107 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. to this end, to promote deeper cooperation with Member States and to developfacilitate where requested by individual Member States joint political reporting between delegations and embassies;
Amendment 111 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 120 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. to that end, to develop further an ‘appropriate structure’ that integrates crisis response, peace building and CSDP structures, and assures coordination with the geographical desks, delegations and other policy departments concerned in crisis management, building on the crisis platform concept;
Amendment 126 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. to ensure effective and integrated planning, and faster decision-making, for civilian CSDP operations, by combining the relevant planning capacities from the Crisis Management and Planning Directorate (CMPD) and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC); in addition, to create a permanent conduct structure by establishing a permanent military Operational Headquarter, co-located with a Civilian Conduct Capability, in order to allow the effective implementation of military and civilian operations, whilst safeguarding their respective chains of command;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 143 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. to seriously develop the opportunities opened up by the EEAS Decision and by the TEU, notably by enhancing the coordinating role of delegations, especially in crisis situations, and by enabling them to support Member States in their role of provideing consular protection to EU citizens from Member States who are not represented in a given country in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 35 TEU; to ensure any additional tasks do not take resources away from existing policies and priorities, unless there is a reorientation and redeployment of staff is to take up these new challenges;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. to ensure that, whenever applicable, every EU delegation has a human rights focal pointthe capability to properly control and evaluate local EU assistance programmes;
Amendment 150 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 165 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. to ensure that, once appointed by the HR/VP, the new Heads of Delegations are officially confirmed byexchange views with the relevant committee of Parliament before taking up their posts;
Amendment 167 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. to promote common training and other concrete measures for the consolidation of an esprit de corps among EEAS staff with various diplomatic culture and institutional background, and to consider joint training initiatives forreview the existing training and educational programmes at an EU level, in order to ensure that EEAS staff cand national diplomats, as part of their continuous professional development provide value-added to national diplomatic delegations;
Amendment 169 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 179 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. given that, as indicated in the 2012 EEAS Staffing Report, the target of at least one third of staff recruited from Member States has almost been reached, to focus now on consolidating EU staff within the EEAS and on opening up the career perspectives of EU officials in the Service; to ensure that the quotas from the three different sources are respected at both AD and AST levels and among all grades, in order to avoid thatensure that the principles of mobility and rotation are applied equally to staff from different backgrounds; to focus now on the recruitment of new EU staff fprom national ministries 1 P7_TA(2010)0280. 2 OJ L 67 of 5.3.2004, p. 1. are concentrated at managerial levels; also to explore, in that regard, the modalities for national diplomats working at the EEAS to apply for permanent posts within the Servicevided compensating reductions are made elsewhere within the EU institutions;
Amendment 186 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 16 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Lisbon Treaty introduced Article 42(7) TEU (‘mutual defence clause’ or ‘mutual assistance clause’6 ) and Article 222 TFEU (‘solidarity clause’) to address such concerns, but the practical implementation of these articles still needs to be clarified, almost three years after the Treaty entered into force; whereas these should not be confused with the North Atlantic Treaty Article 5, which assures collective defence of NATO allies;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E – footnote 6
Recital E – footnote 6
Amendment 20 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 26 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that Member States can make use of all relevant Treaty provisions, including the mutual assistance clause and the solidarity clause, to assure mutual solidarity and wide support in tackling any overwhelming incident that might threaten the security of any Member State;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 36 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out the wide array of instruments available to the Union and the Member States to face exceptional occurrences in a spirit of solidarity, such as the Civil Protection Mechanism, the Solidarity Fund, and the possibility to grant economic and financial support in cases of severe difficulties, as provided for in Article 122 TFEU; also recalls the commitment to develop mutual political solidarity in foreign and security policy in accordance with Article 24 TEU; stresses that the purpose of the mutual defence and solidarity clauses is not to replace any of these instruments, but to complement them in view of situations of extraordinary threat or damage, and in particular when response will require high-level political coordination and the involvement of theliaison with national militaryies;
Amendment 38 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 52 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of deterrence, and therefore the need for European countries to possess credible military capabilities; encourages Member States to step up their efforts oncarefully consider areas in which collaborative military capability development might add value, notably through the complementary ‘Pooling and Sharing’ and ‘Smart Defence’ initiatives of the EU and NATO, which represent a critically n important way ahead in times of restrained defence budgets;
Amendment 56 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its call for systematicthat any moves towards harmonisation of military requirements and a harmonised EU defence planning and acquisition process, matching up to the EU's level of ambition and coordinated with the NATO Defence Planning Process; taking into account the increased level of security guarantees provided by the mutual defence clause, encourages the Member States to consider multinational cooperation on capability development and, where appropriate, specialisation as core principles of their defence planninges should be undertaken through the NATO Defence Planning Process, or bilaterally between Member States;
Amendment 64 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that, where collective action is taken to defend a Member State under attack, it should be possible to make use of existing EU crisis management structures where appropriate, and in particular that the possibility of activating an EU Operational Headquarters should be envisaged; stresses that a fully-fledged permanent EU Operational Headquarters is needed to ensure an adequate level of preparedness and rapidity of response, and reiterates its call on the Member States to establish such a permanent capacity, building on the recently activated EU Operations Centre;
Amendment 68 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that, if a Member State is the victim of a terrorist attack or of a natural or man-made disaster, the Union and the Member States have an obligation to act jointly in a spirit of solidarity to assist it, at the request of its political authorities, and that the Union shall in such cases mobilise all the instruments at its disposal, including the national military resources made available by the Member States; recalls also the Union's obligation to mobilise all the instruments at its disposal to prevent terrorist threats in the EU and to protect democratic institutions and the civilian population from any terrorist attack;
Amendment 83 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the ongoing work to implement the Internal Security Strategy, in particular in the areas of counter- terrorism, the fight against cybercrime and increasing resilience to crises and disasters; sStresses that the implementation of the solidarity clause is not only a matter of setting up procedures for the moment a major crisis happens, but is fundamentally about capacity building, prevention and preparedness; recalls the relevance of crisis management exercises, tailored for specific contingencies covered by the clause;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the EU needs to possess capable crisis response structures with 24/7 monitoring and response capacity, able to provide early warning and up-to-date situation awareness to all relevant actorre are already complex, and duplicative, capable crisis response structures; notes that there is a multitude of EU-level monitoring centres, and that this raises questions of efficient coordination in the event of complex, multidimensional crises; notes the establishment of the Situation Room within the European External Action Service, as well as the existence of a number of sectoral monitoring centres within Commission departments and specialised EU bodies; draws attention, in particular, to the Monitoring and Information Centre of DG ECHO, the Strategic Analysis and Response Capability of DG HOME, the Health Emergency Operations Facility of DG SANCO and the situation room of Frontex;
Amendment 90 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that the wide array of potential crises, from floods to nuclear accidents to bioterrorism, inevitably requires a wide spectrum of specialised services and networks, the merging of which would not necessarily lead to greater efficiency; considers, at the same time, that all specialised services at EU level should be integrated within a single secured information system, and invites the Commission and the Vice-President / High Representative to work on strengthening the ARGUS internal coordination platform;
Amendment 93 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Points out that, in the current global environment where interdependencies are multiplying, major crises on a scale that would justify the triggering of the solidarity clause are likely to be multidimensional and have an international dimension, with respect to third country nationals affected by them or to international action needed to respond to them; stresses the important role to be played by national diplomatic services and the EEAS in such cases;
Amendment 97 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses that any decision-making process in the Council following a request for assistance under the solidarity clause must not be detrimental to EU reactivity, and that crisis response through the existing mechanisms, such as the Civil Protection Mechanism, must be able to start immediately, irrespective of such political decision; points out to the fact that the use of military assets to support civil protection operations is already possible on operational level without the activation of the solidarity clause, as evidenced by the successful cooperation between the Commission and the EU Military Staff on past operations in Pakistan or Libya;
Amendment 101 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 28 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 32 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas clear and harmonised definitions of ‘cyber security’ and ‘cyber defence’ are lacking at EU and international levels; whereas the understanding of cyber security and other key terminologyies variesy considerably amongbetween different countries;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU has not yet developed coherent policies of its own regarding critical information and infrastructure protection is of vital importance to all EU Member States;
Amendment 40 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU has proposed various initiatives to tackle cybercrime, including the establishment of a new Cybercrime Centre; notes that both the establishment and subsequent work-programmes of this centre should be, where possible, budget neutral;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 50 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas cyber defence is one of the top priorities of the EDA, which has set up, under the Capabilities Development Plan, a project team on cyber security with the majority of Member States working to collect experiences and propose recommendationshas been part of NATO's agenda for more than a decade, following the adoption of the 'Cyber Defence Programme' at the 2002 Prague Summit; whereas work is also being undertaken under the auspices of other organisations, including the EDA; whereas cyber defence features in the top priorities of the EDA;
Amendment 54 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas raising awareness and educating citizens on cyber security should constitute the basisbe a part of any comprehensive cyber security strategy;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 77 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines therefore the need for a global and coordinated approach to these challenges, at the EU level with the development of a comprehensive EU cyber security strategy which should providend for Member States to work towards agreeing to a common legal definition of cyber security and defence, a common operating vision, and take into account the added value of the existing agencies and bodies; stresses the crucial importance of coordination and creating synergies at the level of the Unionbetween Member States to help combine different initiatives, programmes and activities; emphasises that such a strategy should ensure flexibility and be updated on regular basis to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of cyberspace;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of the efficient development of the EU Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and CERTs aNotes that a Rapid Reaction Team (RRT) capability of 6 NATO cyber defence experts weill as the development of national contingency plans in the event that action needs to be taken; welcomesbe operational by the end of 2012; notes that given these capabilities, and the fact that, by May 2012, all EU Member States had set up national CERTs; urges the further development of national CERTs and EU CERT capable of being deployed within 24 hoursomputer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), further clarity ifs needed; stresses the need to look into the feasibility of a public-private partnership in this field to justify the development of parallel EU CERTs;
Amendment 108 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 117 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance for Member States of close cooperation with the EDA on developing their national cyber defence capabilities; believes that building synergies, pooling and sharing at European level are crucial for effective cyber defence at European and national levelat the EDA should undertake any work in this sphere only after close consultation with Member States, to avoid any possible duplication of effort;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Observes with concern that only one Member State achieved the level of 2 % expenditure on defence research and development by 2010, and that five Member States spent nothing on R&D in 2010; urges the EDA, together with Member States, to pool resourcesinvest carefully and to effectively invest in collaborative research and development, with particular regard to cyber security and defence;
Amendment 127 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages all Member States to create designated cyber security and cyber defence units within their military structure, where these are not already in place;
Amendment 131 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Urges the Member States to develop national contingency plans and to include cyber crisis management in crisis management plans and risk analysis; further underlines the importance of adequate training on essential cyber security for all staff in public entities; calls on ENISA and other relevant bodies to assist Member States in ensuring the pooling and sharing of resources as well as avoiding duplication;
Amendment 139 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 145 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 161 #
2012/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Underlines the need to pool and share on a practical level, considering the complementary nature of the EU and NATO approach to cyber security and defence; eEmphasises the need for closerareful coordination, especially concerning planning, technology, training and equipment with regard to cyber security and defence, to avoid any unnecessary duplication of effort in this sphere;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that climate change is widely recognised as being an essential driver and threat multiplier for global security, peace and stability and that climate change is thus relevant to Articles 42 and 43 of the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 38 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises that complex crises must be predicted and prevented by applying a comprehensiveglobal approach including policy areas covering the entire range from the Common Security and Defence Policy to humanitarian and development aidhumanitarian and development aid; notes that, since 1969, NATO's Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme has supported cooperative activities that tackle environmental issues, including those that are related to defence, in NATO countries and in partner countries since the 1990s;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 51 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 57 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 68 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – introductory part
Paragraph 13 – introductory part
13. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, as the principal coordinator of EU civilian and military instruments, to:
Amendment 74 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point d
Paragraph 13 – point d
Amendment 79 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 107 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that early warning and early preventive action with regard to the negative consequences of climate change depend on adequate human resources and methodology with regard to data collection and analysis; calls on the HR/VP to make sure that the relevant EEAS units which deal with security and defence policies such as CMPD, CPCC, EUMS, EUMC, the bodies in charge of Conflict Prevention and Security Policy, the Commission's Foreign Policy Instruments Service and the geographical desks of the countries and regions most affected by climate change take into account the most recent assessment reports of the Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other more recent assessments and reports, i.e. the relevant EU space-based programmes and systems (GMES); stresses the need to enhance the capacities of EU delegations in the countries most vulnerable to destabilisation where problems might be exacerbated by climate change to include monitoring crisis development and assigning climate experts to all relevant EEAS bodies which have a particular role with regard to situation analysis and early warning, such as the Situation Centre; calls for the development of common criteria for analysis, risk assessment and the setting-up of a joint alert system;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 122 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses the need to create, at EU level, a structure similar to IPCC with the involvement of military experts to assess and avoid the worst climate-driven crisis and natural disasters which the EU already faces and will face increasingly in the future; the EU should eNotes that NATO is actively engaged in coordinating civil emergency planning and response to environmental disasters, principally through the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EARDCC); Encourages all itsEU Member States to incorporate environment and security issues into their military strategic doctrine and capability planning;
Amendment 130 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to explore, on the basis of already existing capacities such as the EU Battle Groups and the European Air Transport Commandbilateral or multilateral initiatives, the possibility of creating further joint capabilities that are relevant fordeemed necessary and relevant for Member State operations which respond to the impact of climate change or natural disasters; invites the Council, the HR/VP and the EDA to explore the possibility of creating a European Engineer Corps and ways of linking equipment and infrastructure which can be used in such a capacity, in particular, to the ongoing pooling and sharing process;
Amendment 132 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the need also to bring the broader developments in the field of the European Defense Industrial Base into line with the specific requirements of climate- driven crisis and natural disasters; calls for an enhanced role for the EDA in close cooperation with the EU Military Committee in this process; calls on both CSDP bodies to make sure that procurement programmes and capability development programmes devote adequate financial means and other resources to the specific needs of responding to climate change and natural disasters;
Amendment 136 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 141 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 147 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the idea of creating a post for a UN special envoy for climate security, and invitwelcomes the HR/VP to replicate thiUK Government's idea within the EU, at both Union and national levels, with the appointment of official envoys on climate and security, as the UK Government has already donecision to appoint a Climate Change Envoy;
Amendment 148 #
2012/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 6 #
2012/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) while the appointment of the EUSR for HR and the establishment of his/her mandate is formally a Council decision based on a proposal by the EU High Representative, the EUSR for HR should act and speak on behalf of the Union, reflecting the shared and indivisible responsibility of all EU institutions andccording to the will and priorities of the Member States to, protecting and promoting genuine human rights worldwide; the appointment of the first ever thematic EUSR should enhance the visibility, effectiveness, coherence and accountability of the EU'sEuropean human rights policy; in particular, the European Parliament should play its appropriatand Council should play their respective roles in the appointment procedure and the oversight of the mandate during its entire termof the EUSR for HR;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) in order to achieve these objectives, the EUSR, while acting under the authority of the High Representative, should be granted a strong, independent and flexible mandate not defined by narrow and specific thematic responsibilities but rather allowing the EUSR to act swiftly and effectively; in line with the actions and priorities set out in the Action Plan, the EUSR for HR should also address different horizontal issues contributing to more effective and coherent action in EU external policies; the scope of the EUSR's mandate should be fully in line with the principles of universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to the policy objectives laid down in Article 21 of TEU and should cover, inter alia, strengthening democracy and institution building, international justice, international humanitarian law, abolition of the death penalty, human rights defenders, freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, child protection, gender issues, persons with disabilities, as well as women, peace and security;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the mandate should be based on the principles guiding the EU's HR policy and, in particular, on EU guidelines on the death penalty (2008); torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (2008); human rights dialogues with third countries (2009); children and armed conflict (2008); human rights defenders (2008); promotion and protection of the rights of the child (2008); violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them (2008); international humanitarian law (2009), as well as the EU's annual reports on human rights in the world;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the EUSR for HR should work closely together with and under the authority of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to ensure coherence and mainstreaming of human rights across all policy areas in the work of all EU instituEU human rights policy coherence, while helping promote necessary changes to the procedures of the ECHR, improving subsidiarity, and the way in which the Court interprets the Conventions; the EUSR should interact closely with the EEAS HR and Democracy Directorate and all the multilateral EU Delegations (New York, Geneva, Vienna, Strasbourg) in order to facilitate contacts on human rights issues with all EU services, EU delegations in third countries and with international organisations; the EEAS HR and Democracy Directorate should provide all necessary services and facilitate the implementation of the EUSR mandate;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) while maintaining close links with the Council's Political and Security Committee, the EUSR for HR should regularly report to the European Parliament, in a joint meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on Human Rights, on the situation of human rights in the world and the state of play of the implementation of the mandate, including the results of the UNHRC and UNGA sessions and human rights dialogues with third countries;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) the EUSR for HR should be provided with sufficient financial and human resources in order to guarantee the effective work of the Special Representative and his/her team; the budget of the EUSR for HR should be reviewed annuallybudget neutral, with resources reallocated to the EUSR for HR from existing EU budget lines;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 14 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum inunfortunately grants the EU fmoreign policy, notably providing institutional and operational tools which could enable the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic s power in the sphere of foreign relations, the traditional preserve of sovereign nation states; whereas the EU should not encroach upon the foreign affairs interests of the Member Statues and its ambitions and to organise itself in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challengesshould only ever act in close consultation and with the full consent of the Member States in the foreign affairs sphere;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 24 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas full parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign policy is essential if European external action is to be understood and supported by EU citizens; whereas parliamentary scrutiny enhances the legitimacy of this acby the citizens of the Member States; whereas the operating budget of the European External Action Service should be fully scrutinised by the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Budget Committees on an annual basis; whereas the European External Action Service should be run on a budget neutral basis, with necessary resources redeployed from other EU Institutions;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes, however, that the Council's Annual Report falls short of the ambitions of the Lisbon Treaty in important ways, which include: not giving a sense of priorities or strategic guidelines for the CFSP; not clarifying the policy mechanisms for ensuring coherence and consistency among the different components of foreign policy, including those under the responsibility of the Commission; avoiding important questions on the role of the EEAS and the Delegations in ensuring that the Union's resources (personnel, financial and diplomatic) are aligned with its foreign affairs priorities; and avoiding a discussion, the holding of which is implied in the new strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, on how to embed ad hoc CSDP missions and operations (their rationale and end-state) in the political-strategic framework of EU foreign policy priorities for a country or region;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Council when drawing up future Annual CFSP Reports to engage at an early opportunity with the Committee on Foreign Affairs in order to discuss the broad policy framework for the coming year and establish a benchmark for providing EuropeanMember State citizens with a clear statement on the evolution, priorities and progress of the European Union's foreign policy;
Amendment 38 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe's citizeans, and further afield, that only comprehensive approaches that integrate diplomatic, economic and, in the last resort, military means are adequate for addressing global threats and challenges and that the mechanisms for this already exist among Member States and within international organisations;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that with the Lisbon Treaty the EU has all the means necessary to adopt a comprehensive approach such as this, whereby all the Union's diplomatic and financial resources are used to back common strategic policy guidelines in order to have the greatest possible leverage in promoting the security and economic prosperity of European citizens and their neighbours; cCalls for the further development of an appropriate mechanism in the EEAS, with the participation of the relevant Commission services, where geographic and thematic expertise are integrated and drive a comprehensive approach to policy planning, formulation and implementation;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a comprehensive understanding of CFSP covers allmany areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of a Common Security and Defence Policy, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency whilst respecting the specificity of each component of external actionwill of the Member States; reiterates that such an approach to developing EU foreign policy must be based on the principles and objectives established in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union; calls on the HR/VP to use to the full her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour; welcomes the important lead role, on behalf of the international community, played under difficult circumstances by the HR/VP in the negotiations with Iran; calls for such leadership in enhancing the European Union's role in support of the Middle East Peace Process and in the Neighbourhood;
Amendment 55 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the essentialimportant role of the EEAS (including its Delegations and EU Special Representatives) in assisting the HR/VP in pursuing a more strategic, coherent and consistent political approach to the Union's external action; affirms its intention to continue monitoring the geographic and gender balance of staff in the EEAS, including in senior positions, and to assess whether the appointment of Member State diplomats as Heads of Delegation is in the interests of the Union, not of Member States; stresses the importance of strengthenimproving relations between the EEAS, the Commission and the Member States with a view to achieving synergies ' Foreign Services, with a view to ensuring the effective implementation of external action and in delivering a single EU message on key political iat the EEAS does not encroach on the responsibilities of national embassuies;
Amendment 58 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the role of EU Special Representatives should be complementary to the country-specific work of EU Heads of Delegations and should represent and coordinate EU policy towards regions with specific strategies or security interests, which require a continuous EU presence and visibilityof particular interest to the EU's Member States; welcomes the positive response by the HR/VP to having newly appointed EUSRs and Heads of Delegation appear before Parliament for an exchange of views before taking up their posts; calls for improved reporting and access to political reports from Delegations and EUSRs in order for Parliament to receive full and timely information on developments from the ground, particularly in areas considered to be strategically important or the focus of political concern;
Amendment 64 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 75 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the greater emphasis on consistency and coherence across the range of the Union's financial instruments, for example in the form of the cross-cutting provisions on the EEAS in the proposed regulations for new external relations financial instruments for the period 2014 to 2020; believes that such an approach will demonstrate the Union's added value in the pursuit of security and prosperity for the citizens of Europe;
Amendment 77 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by the Parliament and Council should be tailored and fully funded to respond to the strategic interests of the Union as well as being adaptable to changing political circumstances; calls, therefore, for the Unadhere to the current economic reality of nation'sal budget (the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020) to be properly resourced in line with the ambitions and priorities of the Union and to provide a secure and prosperous future for citizens as well as the necessary flexibility to cope with unforeseen developmentsary cutbacks and public sector austerity;
Amendment 80 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that a more joined-up and comprehensive approach to applying the EU's external relations instruments in support of commonthe EU's political and strategic objectives will deliver more efficient and cost-effective responses to foreign and security policy challenges and hence more security and prosperity for the citizens of Europe; stresses that in order for Parliament to reassure citizens about the coherence and cost-effectiveness of the external policies and financial instruments of the Union, the powers bestowed upon it by the Treaties (notably under Article 290 TFEU) must be properly reflected in the revision of the financial instruments and in particular in the use of delegated acts for strategic programming documents;
Amendment 94 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes the view that, in order for the Union to be effective in delivering peace, security and socio-economic development to citizens in a highly competitive, changing and unpredictable international political order, it is important to focus the Union's limited resources on strategic priorities, starting from the challenges closer to home, particularly in the neighbourhood, and extending outwards in concentric circles, including where relevant the role and relative influence of regional organisations;
Amendment 99 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that demonstrating responsibility for our neighbourhood will strengthen the credibility of the Union's global reachexternal policy; considers that this will require working with other international partners in responding to international threats and challenges, including in response to crises;
Amendment 155 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls Turkey's ambition to inspire and assist democratic transitions and socio- economic reforms in the southern neighbourhood; notes that participation of Turkish institutions and non-governmental organisations in ENP instruments would generate unique synergy effects, especially in areas such as institution-building and socio-economic and civil society development; believes that practical cooperation should be complemented with a structured dialogue between the EU and Turkey with a view to coordinating their respective neighbourhood policies; hopes that the conditions will improve for the opening of further chapters in the membership negotiations (e.g. ratification and implementation of the Ankara Protocol); recognises that the lack of cooperation in migration policy is having a negative impact, especially on Greecwill be opened as soon as is practically possible;
Amendment 237 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people and goods and to fighin combating organised crime and terrorism; calls for stepped-up support for building the capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republicinternational support for the Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan National Security Forces as well as for helping the wider population with agricultural and socio- economic development in order for the country to be fully prepared to assume full responsibility for its own internal security after the completion of the transfer of internal security to theresponsibility for internal security from NATO's ISAF Forces to Afghan forces by the end of 2014;
Amendment 248 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council and the Transatlantic Legislators‘ Dialogue should include a reflection on strategic engagement by the EU and the US with the BRICS and other relevant emerging countries and on how to foster regulatory convergence with such countries; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council as an ad hoc body for systematic, high-level consultation and coordination on foreign and security policy between the EU's Member States and the US;
Amendment 255 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, India and other emerging countries in Asia, both the United States of America and the EU's Member States may progressively shift their primary attention, political investment and resources to the Pacific; further notes that Asia should have a more important place on the foreign agenda of the European Union and EU Member States; calls therefore for greater coordination of the US and EU policies towards China, India and other emerging countries in Asia in order to avoid a decoupling of approaches to key policies;
Amendment 263 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Believes that the USA as a NATO member is an important vital partner for the collective security of Europe;
Amendment 266 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls for EU-Latin America political dialogue to be widened at all levels, including the Summits of Heads of States and the EUROLAT Parliamentary Assembly, as an important tool for the development of political consensus; calls for political commitments following EU- Latin America Summits to be accompanied by the allocation of adequate financial resources; expresses its deep concern that Argentina has recently nationalised a major Spanish-owned petrol company (YPF) and has also made highly unhelpful demarches with regards to the UK's Falkland Islands;
Amendment 270 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Proposes to explore the possibility of closer cooperation, especially economic cooperation, between the Americas and the EU with the goal of a common Free Trade Agreement (FTA); notes that no agreement should be entered in to whilst certain Member States' rights have been infringed by certain Latin American States;
Amendment 281 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. WelcomesNotes that the EU's strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel asre important steps towards focusing political, diplomatic, financial and crisis management resources on a more politically strategic and cost-effective approach to difficult security complexetwo highly complex geo-political trouble spots; calls for similar re-evaluation of Union polices towards other important regions where considerable financial and diplomatic resources are deployed, notably Zimbabwe; calls for closer association between the European Parliament, the Pan- African Parliament and regional parliamentary arrangements in order to ensure greater accountability for political and budgetary decisions vis-à-vis the citizens of both continents, and as a basis for measuring and evaluating progress in the implementation of political declarations;
Amendment 286 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Calls for the EU to be more present in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular by contributing its experience and expertise to the multilateral initiatives in and around ASEAN and to the progressive emergence of increased Trans-Pacific initiatives; stresses that economic and cultural cross- fertilisation should be given higher priority, in particular by fostering direct investment opportunities and making access for students and researchers easier and more attractive; notes that this implies a strategic coordination of Member States and EU efforts, as opposed to parallel and competing national policies; notes that in the tense regional context, with territorial disputes around the South China Sea, the EU as a neutral partner should be an active proponent of a stable, peaceful solution based on multilateral institutions;
Amendment 295 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic developments and improvement in the area of governance and the rule of law; welcomes, therefore, the commitment to a democratic and secular Pakistan; calls on the EU and its Member States to seek closer cooperation with India, free from reciprocal post-colonial prejudices and aiming at the promotion of common values in the region and in multilateral fora and for both parties to swiftly conclude their ongoing negotiations of a comprehensive EU- India Free Trade Agreement, which would stimulate European and Indian trade and economic growth; Calls on the EU and its Member States to fully support Sri Lankan post-war reconstruction and economic development, in this regard, urges the Council to carefully consider reinstating Sri Lanka's favourable terms of trade with the EU, notably her GSP+ trade status;
Amendment 321 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Believes that, in light of the increasing relevance of the BRICS and other emerging powers and the multipolar system of global governance that is taking shape, the G-20 could prove a useful and particularly appropriate forum for consensus building which is inclusive, based on partnership and able to foster convergence, including regulatory convergence; takes the view, however, that the G-20 has yet to prove its value in converting summit conclusions into sustainable policies that address critical challenges, not least the global financial and economic crisis; notes in this respect the potential for the G-8 to play a role in building consensus ahead of G-20 meetings; considers that the existence of the G-8 should also be harnessed in an effort to reconcile positions with Russia so that common challenges can be addressed in a coordinated and effective manner;
Amendment 325 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
Amendment 329 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Strongly believes in the need to build partnerships in the area of conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and peace-building, and, with this in mind, to make the EU-UN Steering Committee more operational in the context of crisis management; calls on the EU and its Member States to generate further progress on the operationalisation of the. Responsibility to Protect principle and to work with UN partners towards ensuring that this concept becomes part of prevention and post-conflict reconstruction;
Amendment 336 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
Amendment 355 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
Amendment 357 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
Paragraph 69
Amendment 364 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on civilian conflict prevention and peace- building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU's civilian capacity to prevent conflict and provide mediation capacities alongside its better-resourced crisis management capacities; calls as a matter of priority for stock to be taken of EU policies in the area of civilian conflict prevention and peace-building with a view to the HR/VP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the Union's external capacity and responsiveness in this area;
Amendment 374 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
Amendment 378 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
Amendment 381 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
Amendment 383 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Notes that Article 194 of the Lisbon Treaty specifies that the EU is entitled to take measures at European level to ensure security of energy supply; bBelieves that diversification of supply sources and transit routes is urgent and essential for the EU, which is highly dependent on external sources of energy; notes that the main directions for diversification are North Africa and the Southern Corridor from Turkey to Central Asia; believes that it should be ensured that the current main source of imports – Russia – complies with internal market rules, regulations under the Third Energy package and the Energy Charter Treaty.;
Amendment 389 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Notes that in 2011 the Commission proposed setting up an information exchange mechanism on intergovernmental agreements in energy between Members States and third countries; believes that exchange of best practices and political support from the Commission would also strengthen Member States‘ negotiating power; calls on the HR/VP and the Commission to report regularly to Parliament on the setting up and implementation of the mechanism; calls on the Commission to include an ’energy security clause‘ in trade, association and partnership and cooperation agreements with producer and transit countries, i.e. a code of conduct in the event of disruption of, or unilateral changes to, the terms of supply;
Amendment 396 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the EU Member States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary-General of NATO, the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the Secretary- General of the Commonwealth, the Chairman-in- Office of the OSCE, the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, and the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Amendment 13 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU needs to strengthen its cohesion in order to remain a key player in an increasingly multipolar world in need of global concerted action; whereas EU Member States are obliged to coordinate their action in international organisations and at international conferences;eleted
Amendment 16 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU and its Member States are the largest financial contributors to the UN system; whereas the EU-27 and its Member States fund 39 % of the UN's regular budget and more than 40 % of UN peace-keeping operations;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas a solid and stable EU-UN partnership is fundamental to the work of the UN under all three pillars - peace and security, human rights and development - and is also key to the EU's role as a global actor;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to put across unified positions and to strengthen the coherence and visibility of the EU as a global actor at the UN; to meet the expectations of UN members regarding the ability of the EU to act and deliver in a timely fashion on substance;
Amendment 28 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 30 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to work with EU Member States towards improving coordination in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the defence of the positions and interests of the EU in the UNSC by thethe UK and France, the only two EU Member States whicho are permanent members of that body; to ree UN Security Council, inf orce the EU's impact on UNSC decisions and to raise the profile of the EU at the UN on crucial UNSC mattersder to improve coordination in the Security Council;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) to promote the collaboration of different actors in the peace-building architecture, notably between the UN Secretariat, the UNSC, the UNGA, and the UN mMember sStates involved in peace-building missions; to pursue efforts to ensure that EU Member States contribute to UN peace missions with special capacities, such as transport and logistics, and training; to consider the option of launching a military operation under CSDP including the possible deployment of a battlegroup to precede a UN peace mission if requested by the UN; to support the development of conflict management capacity at national and subnational levels;
Amendment 58 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) to provide support to the UN Civilian Capacity Review in identifying practical ways of matching demand with supply in critical civilian capability areas; to expedite recruitment and avoid overlappingduplication when deploying civilian CSDPEU capabilities in support of UN actions; to explore options for the joint deployment of civilian crisis response teams within a UN operation in cases where rapidly deployable capacities are required;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
(r) to work with partners to ensure that this concept becomes part of prevention and post-conflict reconstruction, and to assist states in building capacities to this effect; to encourage, in cooperation with UN member states, the establishment of focal points to monitor emerging conflict situations, and to build relevant capacities in EU delegations;
Amendment 77 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
(t) to provide adequate resources for mediation in a timely manner and to further develop mediation capacities both at EEAS headquarters and in EU delegations, based on the Concept of Strengthening EU Mediation and Dialogue Capacities;
Amendment 90 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
(x) to proactively participate in the work of the UNHRC, by co-sponsoring resolutions, issuing of statements and intervention in interactive dialogues and debates in order to ensure greater balance in the UNHRC's work;
Amendment 105 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac
Paragraph 1 – point ac
(ac) to better integrate democracy support into European external action; to enable EU delegations to support democratic governance by financial means and human resources, provided that this involves no increase in the budget of the EU or its EEAS; to work with partners globally and locally to enhance the rule of law, foster independent media and build and strengthen democratic institutions that can deliver;
Amendment 116 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae
Paragraph 1 – point ae
(ae) to ensure that the share of overall EuropeanMember State aid channelled through the EU budget is not reducedremains relatively stable, taking full account of the financial situation of the Member States, and retains a poverty focus; to consider earmarking 20 % of all EU assistance for basic social services as defined by the UN, with a special focus on free and universal access to primary health care and basic education, taking into account the EU's support for the ‘Education for All’ initiative and its commitments to playing a role in global health;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas EU-US relations are based on a strong partnership and cooperation in many fields, on the basis of common shared values of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights; whereas the EU and the United States have strengthened their engagement in the fight against terrorism since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, notably with the Joint Declaration on Counter Terrorism of 3 June 2010, but whereas it has became apparent that there is a divergence between declared commitments and practices, and between EU and US policies in the fight against terrorism;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the European Parliament has repeatedly and strongly condemned the illegal practices that came to be known collectively as ‘extraordinary rendition’, including kidnapping, abduction, detention without trial (such as in Guantanamo), disappearance, secret prisons and torture, and has demanded a full investigations into the apparent active or passivelleged involvement of some Member States in collaboration with United States authorities, notably the CIA, and involving EU territory;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that counter-terrorism strategies can only be fully effective if they are conducted in compliance with human rights obligations and duedue legal process;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 35 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its call, required by international law and notably Article 12 of the CAT, for all states faced with credible allegations to end impunity and conduct thorough investigations and inquiries into all alleged acts of extraordinary rendition, secret prisons, torture and other serious human rights violations, so to determine responsibility and ensure accountability, including bringing individuals to justice where there is evidence of criminal li and torture, so as to determine responsibility and ensure accountability;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges NATO and the United States authorities to consider conducting their own investigations, collaborate fully with EU and-operate with Member State parliamentary or judicial inquiries on these issues1, disclose appropriate information on extraordinary rendition programmes (without in any way compromising on-going counter-terror operations), and clarify that all NATO agreements and NATO-EU and other transatlantic arrangements comply with fundamental rights; ______________ 1 See inter alia European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2011 on Guantánamo: imminent death penalty decision (P7_TA(2011)0271).
Amendment 46 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 51 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 57 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reaffirms that the international fight against terrorism and bilateral or multilateral international cooperation, including in the framework of NATO or between intelligence and security services, must only be carried out with full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and with appropriate democratic and judicial oversight; calls on EU Member States, the Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Council to ensure that these principles are applied in their foreign relations, and insists that they should make a thorough assessment of their counterparts‘ records on human rights before entering into any agreement, notably on intelligence cooperation and information-sharingthe rule of law;
Amendment 64 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the United States, given the cardinvital role of the transatlantic partnership and the United States‘ leadership in this area, to fully investigate and secure accountability for any abuses that it has practiced, end the war paradigm which has in practice led to legal black holes, end military trials, fully apply criminal law to terrorist suspects and restore review of detention and habeas corpus, due process, freedom from torture and non-discrimination between foreign and United States citizenensure that due process is followed throughout the detention and trial process of suspected Islamist terrorists;
Amendment 68 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 76 #
2012/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 19 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas there is a threefold European and wider international interest in the security situation in Horn of Africa: firstly; the threat posed by international terrorism, including the movement of people of Somali origin to and from European Countries and the funds channelled to terrorist organisations from piracy and kidnappings; secondly, the economic threat to international trade and the need to facilitate the safe passage of shipping; thirdly, to assist the UN in its objectives, for example in protecting World Food Programme vessels in the region;
Amendment 86 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the important contribution made by EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA to maritime security off the coast of Somalia by protecting World Food Programme chartered vessels delivering aid to Somalia and other vulnerable vessels, as well as supplies to AMISOM; Notes that NATO's current counter-piracy mission, Operation Ocean Shield, succeeded two shorter counter-piracy operations dating from October 2008 to protect WFP shipping; welcomes the Council decisions of 23 March 2012 prolonging19 March 2012 and 23 March 2012 respectively prolonging NATO Ocean Shield and EUNAVFOR Atalanta to December 2014 and extending its mand; urges the Member States to target the operational bases of pirates onshore; urges the Member States to ensure that EUNAVFOR Atalanta is properly supported with adequate surveillance and patrol ships, as well as with the means for pursuing pirates on landensure that the various naval efforts are fully coordinated, and that all missions are properly supported with adequate surveillance and patrol ships, recognising that the most effective counter-piracy measures have, in fact, been the on-board vessel protection measures introduced by shipping companies;
Amendment 98 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decision by the Foreign Affairs Council of 12 December 2011 to establish a regional maritime capacity- building initiative, called EUCAP Nestor, in order to strengthen the maritime and judicial capabilities and training of coastal police forces and judges in five countries in the Horn of Africa and the western Indian Ocean; calls for close coordination with other initiatives, including the EU's MARSIC project, under the Critical Maritime Routes Programme sponsored by the Instrument for Stability; believes that only by enhancing the coastal security capabilities of the riparian countries will the EU and its pa, and encouraging adherence to the BMP4 Best Management Practices for shipping and furtnhers be able to withdraw their self-regulation of the maritime security industry, will the international community be able to reduce naval patrols fromin the area;
Amendment 114 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for close strategic coordination amongst all security-related actors, in particular EU-NAVFOR ATALANTA, EUTM Somalia and EUCAP Nestor, as well as NATO (Operation AtlanticOcean Shield), the American- led taskforce CTF-151, the UN and AMISOM; believnotes that the decision by the Council of 23 March 2012 to activate, on an ad hoc basis, the EU Operations Centre should facilitate greater EU coordination in the framework of the Strategy for the Hin order to better coordinate the proliferation of multilateral effort in this area, international coordination mechanisms, such as the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) in New York, and the Shared Awareness and Deconfliction (SHADE) mechanism in Bahrain, present the most efficient fornm of Africacoordination;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that, thanks to Parliament’s strong commitment, the EU’s annual contribution to the Palestinian Authority, the UNRWA and the Middle East peace process over the last years amounts, at a minimum, to EUR 300 million, and recalls that the budgetary authority has, in the course of the budgetary conciliation, agreed to an allocation of EUR 200 million for the year 2012, conditioned by a sine qua non supplementary increase of EUR 100 million for the 2011 financial year stemming from unused appropriations; insists that strict financial controls are imposed and that a detailed breakdown and evaluation of expenditure is made to the European Parliament;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its concerns regarding the parliamentary scrutiny and transparency of the CFSP budget; firmly believes that a clear breakdown should be made of all items financed within the CFSP budget, including CSDP operations, EU sSpecial rRepresentatives and other attendant policies, convinced that this will not infringe on the necessary flexibility and reactivity required for the CFSP; calls on the Commission to provide, without delay, the rationale for using allocations from the CFSP budget, rather than from the budget of the External Action Service, to finance the outlays for EU Special Representatives;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the substantial expenditure savings achieved by the External Action Service in 2012, and the continuation of this trend in 2013 as projected in the Estimates; takes the view, in this context, that while the phasing-in of the Service can justify an expenditure increase proportionally greater than that foreseen by the other Institutions, a variation of +5.7 %, relative to Budget 2012 does not tally with the savings to be implemented at operational and administrative levels throughout the whole EU budget.underlines that the European External Action Service, when created, was to be a budget neutral institution; urges the EEAS and the High Representative to make substantial reductions to the EEAS's operational and administrative expenditure in 2013;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU and its Member States havehas not yet translated into action a truly coherent and strategic approach to democratisation matters which recognises democracy support as an issue oin its own right;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the strengthened approach to democracy support developed in the context of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and of the EU Agenda for Change needs to be accompanied by an increased capacity to react rapidly to developments concerning democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensure that in these times of economic austerity, the EED remains budget neutral, with funding, staff, and other necessary resources being redeployed from existing EU institutions and agencies to the EED;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure that the EED fosters and encourages ‘deep and sustainable democracy’ in pre-transition and transition countries, with a primary, although not exclusive, focus on the European Neighbourhood;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) address, in the early stages of funding in a specific country, a wide group of potential beneficiaries, including key political players (emerging political actors, fledgling political parties, grassroots movements and non-registered NGOs, trade unions), watchdogs, whistleblowers, individual dissidenpolitical activists, media outlets and think tanks, in order to enable the EED to support a wide variety of actors striving for democratic reforms;
Amendment 81 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) ensure that, from the funding provided, there are international information campaigns about the activists and organisations supported by the EDD, in order to make it more difficult for the relevant authorities in undemocratic regimes to prosecute or harass these activists in retaliation for their criticism of the authorities;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) maintain a transparent and inclusive governance structure, providing a balanced and cost – effective mix between representatives from the Member States and EU institutions, including Parliament, and independent experts and practitioners; strike a balance between the autonomy and independence of the EED and its accountability to its funders, and ensure the highest possible degree of financial probity in its accounts, taking special care to ensure that funds are not lost to corruption and that no funds are paid out to any person or entity with any links whatsoever to criminal or terrorist organisations;
Amendment 94 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) build into the EED appropriate channels for structured cooperation and coordination with the Brussels- and field-based actors; provide for close coordination and consultation between the future Executive Committee and the EED secretariattaff and the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and Parliament on the strategies, objectives and initiatives of the respective EU instruments and a structured dialogue with the EU delegations and Member State embassies on the ground;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) ensure that the EED has robust links with beneficiary groups, but without having regional offices, relying instead on local organisations or independent experts and practitioners; who have been thoroughly vetted to ensure that they don't have any links whatsoever to criminal or terrorist organisations;
Amendment 106 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) ensure that an adequate monitoring system, which would assess the effectiveness of funding provided, is put in place;
Amendment 114 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) endow Parliament with a broad political oversight role over EED activities, inter alia by ensuring that Parliament is kept informed through the presentation of the EED’s annual reports;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Emphasises that the EU should not create structures or processes which duplicate similar activity already well-established in NATO;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 21 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Warns that uncoordinated budget cuts threaten to result in the complete loss of certain military capabilities in Europe, at a time when the intervention in Libya clearly demonstrated that European countries are already lacking a number of capabilities vital to mounting an operation of that kind and could hardly do so without US support, which emphasises the continuing importance of NATO;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the existe continuing disproportionate reliance on the United States in defence matters, as symbolised by the factgiven that the US share of all defence spending in the North Atlantic Alliance has risen to 75 %, can no longer be acceptable either for Europe or for the USd the need therefore for European allies to increase their share of the defence burden;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 53 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to accept that increased cooperation is the only way forward and that, in particular through (A) better coordination of defence planning, which includes harmonisation of military requirements, (B) pooling and sharing of certain functions and assetsrecognise the importance of increased cooperation among allies, in particular through (A) better coordination of defence planning through NATO, (CB) enhanced cooperation in research and technological development, (DC) facilitating industrial collaboration and consolidation,where this can be cost-effective; and (EC) optimisation of procurement and removing market barriers, the Member States can develop capabilities in a more cost- efficient way, and this without adverse effects for their sovereignty;
Amendment 61 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the EU has at its disposal tools and mechanisms that can assist the Member States in achieving this, as set out below, including through the identification of areas where more funding could be provided at European level (F), provided this is found from savings elsewhere in the EU budget;
Amendment 67 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its call on the Member StatEuropean allies to conduct more systematic security and defence reviews according to common criteria and a common timetable; suggests that this could be developed into a regular exercise which is linked to budgetary procedures, a sort of ‘European semester’ of security and defence reviews through NATO;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the point of such coordinated reviews would be to end the culture of isolation NATO already provides a means for improving national defence planning and to establish a platform for structured discussion, allowing the Member States to consider the bigger picture before they take key strategic decisions on their defence capabilitiecoordination through its Defence Planning Process;
Amendment 76 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 84 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Suggests that the Member States askmost of the functions of the European Defence Agency (EDA) to examine how toconcerning improved coordination of defence planning in Europe; recalls that the Treaty tasks the Agency to evaluate the and observance of capability commitments and to promote the harmonisation of operational needs, and calls for better implementation of these tasks; recommends that, as a first step in the exercise, the Member States could submit their draft national security and defence reviews to the EDA for advice, to assess them in particular in the light of the Capability Development Plan, as well as of the plans of the other Member States and of relevant NATO initiatives; believes that, in the very short term, the EDA could also play an important role in defining capability priorities and identifying redundancies in Member States' capabilitiesre already carried out in NATO; the EDA should therefore be absorbed into the NATO structure;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that, as the next step, the Member States should go through a process of mutual consultations in order to harmoniseidentify their military requirements and examine all options for increasing cost- efficiency through EU-level, regional, bilateral or other arrangements;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is firmly convinced that pooling and sharing of capabilities is not an option anmay be a useful way mfore, but a necessityward; supports the Member States in their efforts to identify the most promising projects, as part of the process initiated at the September 2010 ministerial meeting in Ghent and in line with the November 2010 German-Swedish initiative; recalls the mandate given to the EDA in May 2011 for submitting proposals in the autumn; and urges proper coordination of this within the NATO processes;
Amendment 110 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. First, on ‘joint ownership’, calls on the Member States to explore the possibilities for certain equipment to be jointly acquired by consortia of participating countries or by the EU itselfNATO, taking inspiration from initiatives such as the Strategic Airlift Capability already implemented under NATO, the NATO AWACS programme or the EU's Galileo; stresses the potential of joint ownership for the most expensive equipment, such as for space capabilities, UAVs or strategic transport aircraft;, such as for space capabilities
Amendment 116 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recalls the important role of the EDA, as defined by the Treaty,Notes the role of the EDA in proposing multilateral projects, coordinating Member States' programmes and managing R&T cooperation programmes; highlights the EDA-run projects that are already operational, such as the Helicopter Training Programme and the deployable forensic laboratory to counter IEDs and its application in Afghanistan, and calls for more progress on other initiatives such as the European Air Transport Fleet (EATF); urges the Member States to use the potential the Agency offers in terms of administtake steps to integrativeng and legal support and to entrust it with the management of their cooperation initiativesy added value from the EDA into the well-established NATO system;
Amendment 120 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recognises bilateral and regional initiatives such as the 2010 UK-French defence agreements and the Nordic Defence Cooperation as important efforts to rationalise the use of resources and fill short-term capability gaps; encourages further progress in promising cooperation projects in other regions, such as among the Visegrád Group countries; takes the view, however, that significant structural gaps remain which need to be addressed in a coordinated fashion at EU level, and that the EDA should be given a role in ensuring overall coherence; encourages further reflection on how the Treaty provisions on the Permanent Structured Cooperation could be used to provide an overall coordination framework, building also on the ‘European semester’ exercise as proposed under (A)U may have a role in this;
Amendment 125 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 133 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes note of the ‘Smart Defence’ initiative within NATO and highlights the importance of continuous coordination and deconfavoiding any unnecessary duplication between the EU and NATO at all levels to avoid unnecessary duplicationthrough parallel EU structures;
Amendment 146 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses, however, that no resources must be transferred from civilian research and that the new theme must be funded entirely from additional resources allocated to the Framework Programme; recommends that the theme be managed by the Commission and the EDA; notes that any EU-funded defence research activity should first of all follow the objective of the development of EU crisis management capabilities and focus on research with dual applications which are covered by compensating reductions elsewhere in the EU budget;
Amendment 151 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Points out the provision of Article 185 TFEU allowing an EU contribution to existing research and development programmes undertaken by a group of Member States; takes the view that EU co- financing based on this article should be used to speed up the development of capabilities needed for CSDP missions and operationscomplement national spending;
Amendment 153 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls the need to progress in the consolidation of the European defence technological and industrial base, as, in the face of increasing sophistication of technologies, growing international competition, and decreasognises that a very small number of European countries are involved ing defence budgets, in no EU Member State can the defence industry any longer be sustainable on a strictly national basis; deplores the fact that, while a certain level of concentration has been achieved in the European aerospace industries, the land and naval equipment sectors are still overwhelmingly fragmented along national lineR&D and that everything necessary should be done to improve their international competitiveness;
Amendment 165 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Believes that collaborative armaments programmes, such as those initiated by the EDA and for example those managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), may represent a vital tool for reducing development costs, supporting industry consolidation,and fostering standardisation and interoperability, and boosting global competitiveness; highlights the EDA's role in facilitating the translation of capability needs into cooperative programmes and identifying opportunities to cooperate early in the life cycle; calls on the EDA to continue work on the Collaborative Database for matching national projects as cooperative opportunities and encourages the Member States to populate this database; calls on the EDA to present a Guide to Armaments Cooperation Best Practice, as provided for in its European Armaments Cooperation Strategyowever more research is required on the cost-effectiveness of such projects;
Amendment 166 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 40 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that if the main aim of collaboration is to reduce the unit cost to each partner nation in designing, producing or supporting what are usually complex systems, the experience of the Eurofighter Typhoon Programme highlights that collaborative commercial and managerial arrangements are not necessarily either cost-effective or swift;
Amendment 168 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
Amendment 191 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
Amendment 200 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
Amendment 208 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
Amendment 48 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU should provide itself with flexible and properly funded instruments in order to matcheet its ambitiongoals,
Amendment 194 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the reference to Article 49 of the TEU and believes that all partner countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) have a legitimate right to strive for EU membership; believes that the conclusion of association agreements does not exclude this perspective but can, on the contrary, be an important step towards further European integrationa stronger relationship with Europe;
Amendment 199 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reaffirms that, for the Southern partnership, the aim should be mutually beneficial and ambitious trade arrangements which can lead to DCFTAs, which will surely represent the first step towards a big ‘Euro-Mediterranean Economic Space’, which will also help to solve the economic problems of our neighbouring partners in the South;
Amendment 217 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 250 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the EU should advance its work on visa facilitation and readmission agreements, with a view to moving – once all conditions are met – to a visa-free regime; underlines that the provisions on asylum must be fully in line with international obligations and commitments and EU standards, especially i in relation theo human rights field, and at the same time, should strengthen measures to avoid abuse of the asylum system;
Amendment 284 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the EU shcould get more involved and play a more active and constructive role in the resolution of regional conflicts by developing more confidence- building measures, considering new pragmatic and innovative approaches, launching public communication strategies, supporting civic culture and community dialogue and strengthening good- neighbourly relations;
Amendment 307 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines that the multilateral parliamentary assemblies, such as EURONEST and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM), are crucial vectors of confidence- and coherence- building between the EU and the partner countries and among the partner countries themselves, and therefore greatly contribute to the achievement of the goals of the EaP and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM); invites the EEAS and the Commission to associate EURONEST members to the maximum extent possible with the multilateral structures and platforms of the EaP; insists on the need to recognise the PA-UfM as a legitimate parliamentary institution of the UfM; emphasises that a fully-fledged secretariat will impart increased coherence to the PA-UfM’s work and consistency with the ENP programmes planned for the southern regional dimension;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, with the process of consolidation of strong economic and foreign policy powers such as the BRICS, a multi-polar system hais emergeding, where global leadership is increasingly shared amongst several countries and regional blocks of countries; whereas such a multi- polar system may entails a progressive shift in global economic power to the BRICS and other emerging economies and further entails a shift of sovereignty and control, in foreign policy terms, from existing powefore requires new initiatives on the part of the Western democracies in orders to emerging powers; whereas the current economic crisis has accelerated the process of transfer of powers from existing to emerging powerincrease their global competitiveness and economic strength and therefore their foreign policy capabilities;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 44 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU's Member States should play a proactive part in building a United Nations system that can effectively contribute to global solutions, peace and security, democracy and a rule-of-law- based international order; whereas, in accordance with Article 21 of the TEU, the EU is formally committed to effective multilateralism with a strong UN at its core;
Amendment 53 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses how the current economic crisis has demonstrated the interdependence between the emergstablished powers and the BRICS and other emerging countries; points out that stable economic growth of the latter is clearly conditional on stable economic growth of the former; emphasises that political and economic ties between emergdeveloped and emerging economies are mutually beneficial and believes that further political understanding and coordination with the BRICS and other emerging countries should thus be pursued by the EU and its Member States as a matter of priority;
Amendment 60 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes thatin the interdependence between, on the one hand, the emerged powers and, on the other, the BRICS and other emerging powers maintains a rmportance of the economic relationship between the established powers and the BRICS; equally believant economic dimension, but is essentially political, ases that both the emergstablished and the emerging powers share an interest in ensuring an effective system of global governance and in tackling together thosecooperation and in together tackling threats to global stability and security risks, which may curb the global growth potentialpose a threat to global economic growth;
Amendment 78 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly rejects the contention that, in view of the emergence of new economic and foreign policy powers and potential rivals, the West should agree to relinquish its leadership and focus on managing its decline; contends, rather, that the West and, in particular, the EU should focus on achieving the necessary economies of scale and develop concerted efforts to enable it to interact with the emerging powers constructively and effectively; points out to the need to develop an inclusive system of global governance based on cooperation and coordination with the BRICS and other emerging countries, as appropriate; points further to the key role of the Westand its Member States, should focus on being more effective both economically and, particularly, the EU in promoting an inclusive system of global governance such as thisolitically;
Amendment 88 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the BRICS have embarked on quasi-permanenta degree of coordination of foreign policy by abstaining from the vote on UNSC Resolution 1973 (2011) on Libya (South Africa was not yet part of the BRICS at that time), by deferring the vote on the EU's role in UNGA, and through their coinciding positions on Côte d'Ivoire, Sudan and the placement of weapons in outer space, as well as by coordinating their action through the BRICS Leaders' meetings; points out that the BRICS seem to be challenging the current system of international governance; believes that if the EU will duly take into account the new weight, in political and economic terms, of the BRICS and other emerging powers, this may contribute to an orderly reform of global governance without any destabilising effectemphasises, therefore, the need for greater solidarity among the democracies;
Amendment 110 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that, in light of the increasing relevance of the BRICS and other emerging economies and the looming multi-polar system of governance, the G- 20 is the appropriate forum for consensus building and for a decision-making process which is inclusive and able to foster convergence, including regulatory convergence; takes the view that notwithstanding the increasing relevance of the G-20, the G-7 maintains a key role as a consultative, coordinating and consensus- building forum for the emergstablished powers with a view to dialogue with the BRICS and other emerging economies, and ahead of G-20 meetings; supports the G-20 parliamentary dimension and believes that it should be further consolidated and involved in the decision-making processes to ensure a reinforced democratic dialogue and scrutiny;
Amendment 124 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, the United States of America may progressively shift its primary attention, political investment and resources to the Pacific and perceive the North Atlantic dimension and cooperation with the EU as less strategic; further notes that Asia will have to play a progressivelymore important role on the foreign agenda of the European Union and European UnionU and its Member States; expresses concern that the stance of the United States and the EU towards China and other emerging countries in AsS and the EU's Member States towards China and India may not be sufficiently coordinated and may lead to a decoupling of US and EUuropean policies towards such countries; strongly believes that only by coordinating their efforts will the USA and the EUEurope attain the required economies of scale to engage in an effective dialogue with the emerging countries; takes the view that, in addition to the G-7, regular EU-US summits would provide the opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies;
Amendment 127 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance that the overall coordination of EU foreign policy towards the BRICS and oBelieves that ther Memberging economies should lie with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; believes that States, as well as the EU, should strive to achieve, under thebetter co-ordination by the High Representative, a better linking ofe their foreign and security policy with EU sectoral policies,towards the BRICS (in areas such as development co- operation, energy security, trade, access to raw materials and rare earths, climate change and migration), with a view to valorising synergies and ensuring a more coherent and systemic foreign policy approachEuropean approach to the BRICS;
Amendment 138 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the EU should have capacity to adjust and reform its internal governance structures in order to ensure a decision- making process able to reflect its plurality and create consensus; stresses the importance that a coherent foreign policy approach at EU level towards the BRICS and other emerging countries be reflected in the organisation of the EEAS; takes the view that with regard to the BRICS, in addition to its organisation along geographical and thematic lines, the EEAS should establish an ad hoc coordinating unit to ensure that all individual policies towards BRICS are compatible from a systemic point of view and that the policy lines adopted are reflected in the EU dialogue with emerged powers such as the USA, Canada and Japan; believes that the EU delegations in BRICS countries and other relevant emerging countries should form a network aimed at providing continuous monitoring and analysis on relations amongst the BRICS and relevant cross- sensitivities, thus enabling a more systemic approach; believes that the EU should direct its resources to leading the reform process of a global system of governance and of international organisations with a view to ensuring a more inclusive consensus-building and decision-making process at global level;
Amendment 148 #
2011/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the key, positive role of Parliament's Liaison Office in Washington DC in promoting dialogue and cooperation between Parliament and the US Congress, and believes that, building on this kind of positive experience, the staff of EU Delegations in BRICS countries should include Parliament liaison officers in order to foster a greater understanding of the national parliamentary dimension in each of those countries and promote closer cooperation and dialogue between the European Parliament and national parliaments on a bilateral basis; believes that, in addition to its existing delegations for relations with Russia, India, China and South Africa, respectively, a delegation for relations with Brazil should also be consideredBelieves that, given the strong Member State representation in all these countries, the presence of EU Delegations, and the need for retrenchment in the Parliament's budget, it is inappropriate for the Parliament to seek to establish its own offices;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Union has at its disposal a wide range of instruments for supporting democracy and human rights (including: political, economic and trade agreements, which contain clauses on human rights and democracy; the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance (GSP+); political dialogues; CFSP actions; ESDP missions; financing instruments; and election observation missions), but whereas it is essential to develop a coherent and more effective set of instruments tailored to the situation in each country,
Amendment 37 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU should be more sensitive to the social, political, economic and strategic realities of a country when deciding whether to award or withdraw trading preferences such as GSP+,
Amendment 161 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges the efforts made by the Union, in many cases via the EIDHR, to support certain players working to effect democratic reform, including human rights defenders and independent media; stresses, however, the need to strengthen the organisation of political parties without taking sid, particularly those that promote democratic values in common with those of EU Member States; calls for systematic support for new, democratically elected parliaments, especially in countries in transition and those to which the EU has sent election observation missions;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the need to enhance coherence in the use of the different EU civil instruments, some of which fall under the responsibility of the HR/VP, such as the Instrument for Stability, as well as to improve coordination with Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) civil or military missother organisations which aremay already be on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a disaster; insists on the linkage between crisis prevention, disaster response and post- disaster reconstruction;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists onthat the need to develop a comprehensive communication strategy to project a common and coherent image of the EU’s disaster response, consistent with its values and policies, in order to increase the visibility of the EU in beneficiary countries as well as a better understanding of EU action among European citizens; stresses that the European Union should reaffirm through disaster relief the commitment of the European people to the value of solidarityEU focus its efforts on disaster relief and other humanitarian tasks rather than on CSDP which brings no added value and merely duplicates NATO’s trusted military structures;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the European Union as a global player has the responsibility toU and its Member States should contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability, economic development and respect for fundamental values and human rights throughout the world;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Warns that the EU risks international marginalisation if its foreign policy remains underfundedthe economic crises unfolding in several Member States are not dealt with it in a timely manner;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a clear strategy for the Palestine, linking the European Union's financial assistance to an increased political role for the EU in the peace process; to this end, points out that the financial assistance to Palestine should reflect the Middle East's strategic importance for the European Union; Authority area; points out that, when contemplating financial assistance to the PA, the EU and its of the view that, when programming the assistance needed, the Commission should build on past experience and estimated needs, and should therefore be able to allocate the funding required to contribute to the viability ofMember States, mindful of the recent rapprochement between the Palestinian aAuthoritiesy and to the Middle East peace process; therefore insists that the amount envisaged for 2012 should, as a minimum, beHamas, must take additional steps to ensure that no funding reaches the sHame as that spent in 2011errorist organisation;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is convinced that increased budgetary resources are necessary but not suall EU budgets need to be reduced in view of the financial crisis afflicient to guarantee the effectiveness of EU external action – greater flexibility and rapidity in disbursing financial assistance are also required; calls therefore for greater flexibility between headings and above such headings in the financial perspective; is in favour of a revisting so many Member States and that spending on the EU external action service vastly exceeds what is acceptable; deplores in particular the massive salaries of senionr of the financial perspective that would enable the EU to react rapidly to crises, taking full account of political prioritiesficials and the expansion of EU delegations abroad;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2014(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the overall objectives of EU development assistance to Afghanistan should be to assist in the long term sustainable development of the country, including improvement of socio-economic standards and gender equality;'s school system and economy, underlines that the aid should further facilitate capacity building in public administration, strengthen the rule of law and reduce corruption, thus facilitating the transfer of security to the GIRoA;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2014(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Regrets the allocation of EU funds to the ineffectual EUPOL Afghanistan mission, and calls for a more co- ordinated approach to police training under overall NATO auspices;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to its numerous resolutions on cluster munitions, most recently of 8 July 2010, and on the entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on 1 August 2010,
Amendment 19 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas only one government – Myanmar – has recently laid APL, no exports or state transfers of APL were recorded, and only three states were thought to be continuing their manufacture, but insurgent groups such as FARC are continuing to produce their own devices,
Amendment 24 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas more than 90 countries are still affected by APL and other ERW to some degree, but the most seriously afflicted are Afghanistan, Colombia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos,
Amendment 28 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the international community has responded magnificently to the challenge of the APL tragedy, contributing some $3.9 billion to mine action between 1999 and 2009, and whereas the lead contributors have been the US ($902.4 million), the EC ($521.9 million), Japan ($336.9 million), Norway ($342.7 million), Canada (259.8 million) the UK ($220.6 million), Germany ($206.9 million) and the Netherlands ($201.9),
Amendment 30 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the perception of a mine threat is often greater than the reality and it has been calculated that only 2% of land that is physically cleared, often at considerable cost,subject to the costly process of physical "clearance" is actually contaminated with APL or ERW,
Amendment 50 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Deplores the continued use of APL by insurgent and terrorist groups and other non-state actors, in this regard points to the situation in Colombia, where FARC is estimated to be the most prolific user of APL among rebel groups anywhere in the world;
Amendment 69 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recognises that the lives and livelihoods of APL/ERW/IED casualties are blighted for ever, that these innocent victims often come from the poorest elementspeople in some of the poorest countries, and require highly specialised and continuing support and assistance, and that this will be necessary even when there are no further casualties;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls for a greater proportion of available funding to be devoted to victim assistance;
Amendment 78 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Is concerned that some of the countries which suffer from APL affliction are relying too much on international financial assistance for mine action and not deploying sufficient of their own resources in manpower or revenue; calls for the situation in Angola, in particular, to be scrutinised in order to mobilise a greater national contribution;
Amendment 81 #
2011/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Expresses concern at the poor security and control of military magazines holding weapons and explosive ordnance, including landmines, particularly in countries in revolt and disorder;
Amendment 973 #
Amendment 1 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that during the 2007-2013 multiannual financial framework (MFF), an excessive number ofinsufficient corrections have had to been made under Heading 4 of the European Union’s budget, either because budgetary envelopes were too limited or because of a lack of flexibility to deal with crises; reiterates its position that the new powers introduced by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union require appropriate additional funding in order to allow the Union to fulfil its role as an international player whilst upholding the undertakings it has already given(EU as a Global Player) of the EU budget; urges the Parliament and Council to keep in mind the need to reduce overall EU expenditure, given the difficult financial and economic situation of many Member States and the pressure on public expenditure, including contributions to the EU budget;
Amendment 5 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 10 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Proposes therefore that an appropriate procedure be put in place for the automatic reallocation of unused funds under Heading 4 at the end of the budget year; also considers that Parliament’s assent to the proposal for a Council regulation for the 2014-2020 MFF should be made conditional upon, amongst other things, the Council’s to those Member States who agreement to the Commission’s proposals on reuse of the revenue and the refunds generated by the financial instruments net contributors to the EU budget;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2311(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges EU Member States to ensure that no acts of terrorism originate from within their own borders and therefore commit sufficient resources to domestic counter-radicalization and counter- terrorism;
Amendment 11 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that, in a turbulent global context and at a time of economic and financial crisis, the EU is being called upon to become an autonomous strategic actor to uphold its values, pursue its interests, and protect its citizens by developing a shared vision of the main challenges and threats and aligning its resources to respond to themact in a fiscally responsible manner, avoiding duplication and supporting trusted security organisations such as NATO, thereby contributing to the preservation of international peace and stability, including by pursuing effective multilateralism;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 26 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Regrets that, in the context of recent events in Libya, there is no robust mindset within the EU Council for strong action to give timely and practical support to those opposing tyranny, and considers that every support should be given to Member States that wish to consider military action and that the most appropriate forum for the positive discussion of such action is NATO;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the duty of consistency as defined by the Treaty, the new wording of Article 40 TEU (which states that the implementation of both the CFSP and the other EU policies shall not affect the application of the respective procedures), and recent ECJ case law (see the SALW case) protect both the primacy of the Community method and the distinguishing features and prerogatives of the CFSP, while encouraging the convergence of different policies, instruments, resources, and legal bases in a holistic, comprehensive approach, whereby security becomes a cross-cutting objective of EU external and internal action and the CSDP is one of its instruments; in this context, notes that civilian and military assets can be deployed in situations other than CSDP missions, aof European countries hasve been shown in practice by the EU Military Staff coordination of military capabilities during the Pakistan floods in summer 2010deployed more effectively in situations other than CSDP missions;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 52 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is convinced that a credible external security policy requires deepened interdependence between the Member States and improved internal cohesion and mutual trust and solidarity, similar to what has been achieved in the internal security sphere through Schengen cooperation (whereby Schengen countries, by protecting their own borders, protect the borders of the other Member States, national rules acquire continental scope, and tasks related to the protection of national security can also be performed on the territory of another state or in joint teams operating in accordance with European standards);a common strategic vision among European Countries which does not exist,
Amendment 58 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 66 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers the termination of the WEU Treaty and the disbandment of the WEU Assembly to be consistent with the new legal framework created by the Lisbon Treaty, and does not believe that disbandment of the Assembly will leave any form of vacuum in which the VP/HR, the Council, and the Commission could act outside of parliamentary control; declares its willingness to enhance cooperation with EU nIs concerned by the inevitable decline of National pParliaments in exercising democraticary scrutiny over the CFSP and the CSDP, with the goal of mutually reinforcing their respective influencefollowing the termination onf the political choices made by the other European institutions and by the Member StatesWEU Treaty and the disbandment of the WEU Assembly;
Amendment 73 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 82 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the fact that the provisional organisation chart of the EEAS does not include the ‘appropriate structure’ which, under the Madrid accords, is to integrate the various units dealing with crisis response planning and programming, conflict prevention, and peace-building with the CSDP structures; calls for a crisis management board to be set up, to be staffed by the CMPD, the CCPC, the EUMS, the EU SITCEN, the peace- building, conflict prevention, mediation, and security policy units, the Chair of the PSC, the geographical desks and other policy departments concerned, according to the circumstances, and the Commission humanitarian aid and civil protection structures, placed under the authority of the HR and the executive Secretary-General, and coordinated by the Managing Director for Crisis Response; calls on the High Representative and the Commission to equip the board with an efficient alert and emergency system and a large unified operations room, located within the EEAS, so as to enable surveillance to be carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, hence avoiding the present operational overlapping (seven operations rooms), which hardly squares with the need for a proper surveillance and rapid reaction system to deal with crises;
Amendment 106 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. RegretAcknowledges the sharp contrast between the EUR 200 billion per year spent by the Member States on defence, the lack of means at the EU's disposal, and the painfully protracted force generation conferences for EU military operations at a time when there are redundant capabilities and personnel;
Amendment 110 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes with anxiety that the current economic austerity could lead to cuts that were not concerted at European level and to continuing overlapping that might callhat unnecessary distractions such as the CSDP as such might be called into question, whereas the end effect should be to push thencourage Member States towards smarter defence spending whereby they would pool and share a larger proportion ofachieve synergies to address gaps in their defence capabilities, budget, and requirements while achieving more security for their citizens;
Amendment 116 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Maintains that all of the above points should be tackled by means of a clear-cut long-term political resolve, making full use of the potential offered by the Lisbon Treaty, and that any common defence policy intended to move gradually towards common defence must serve to strengthen the EU's ability to respond to crises and long-term peace-building, and above all guarantee Europe's strategic autonomy, averting the danger that its standing might decline on the world stage; calls on the national parliaments to embark on an appropriate joint initiative in relation to their institutional partners and calls for a special European Council meeting to be given over to European defence; renews its call for a European defence White Paper under the NATO umbrella, averting the danger that its standing might decline on the world stage;
Amendment 129 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 143 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recognises that within the CSDP development process, the time has now come fordespite the political achievement and the institutional achievement to bhe fpollowed by a genuinitical will does not exist to ensure concrete achievement as regards military capabilities; points out that the provisions introduced by the Lisbon Treaty offer great potential for promoting the development of those capabilities and laying down a progressive framework for the EU's defence policy and maintains that they need to be put to effective use as a matter of urgency at an EU level;
Amendment 151 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Points to the need to overcome the current imbalance in terms of planning capabilities and the conduct of civilian and military operations by providing the EU with a permanent military-strategic level of command or Operational Headquarters (OHQ) to serve as a counterpart to the CPCC; points outRegrets that the Berlin Plus arrangements have been put to only limited use, having been confined to date to takeovers of pre-existing NATO missions, and draws attention to the problems connected with the framework nation track, which is based on the use of five national OHQs, and in particular to the fragmented nature of political and strategic operations planning (Crisis Management Concept, Military Strategic Options, Initiating Military Directive), adding to the difficulty of force generation, as well as making the use of civilian and military capabilities more complex to coordinate;
Amendment 155 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 158 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
Amendment 161 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 188 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 192 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls on the EDA's participating Member States to give loyal and cooperative support toscrutinise the work and initiatives presented by the VP/HR in her capacity as head of the Agency in terms of cost-effectiveness and urges the VP/HR to establish working methods allowing the participating Member States invariably to play an active role in decision-taking, consistent with the intergovernmental nature of the Agency and the provisions of the Treaty, the idea being to build a political consensus;
Amendment 222 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Is of the view that logic will then imply that, when the same threat requires the activation of external and internal security measures, the EU should give priority to the more efficient – and legally sound – measures available, the latter being those arising from internal competence; considers that Parliament's role should also be decisive as regards the related specific CFSP strategies and measures;
Amendment 225 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Recognises that since 2003 the EU has undertaken numerous missions (24) in three continents involving different types of intervention, the bulk being accounted for by civilian missions specialising in policing, security sector reform (SSR), and consolidation of the rule of law; Calls on the council and commission to establish an independent assessment of these missions in terms of impact and value for money
Amendment 233 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
Amendment 250 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
Amendment 251 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66
Paragraph 66
66. Recommends, as regards gender mainstreaming in line with UNSCR 1325 and that the most capable people are employed in order to make civilian and military missions more effectives, that female personnel be involved in the appropriate manner at every level of crisis managementregardless of race or gender;
Amendment 254 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. Calls on the HR/VP to take the steps required to optimise the potential use of European resources and capabilities for civiliassess whether the EUJUST LEX Iraq and EUPOL Afghanistan missions cand notes with concern that high costs are being incurred for the be justified when huge resources have been dedicated to providing security ofor the EUJUST LEX Iraq and EUPOL Afghanistanse missions, the measures in question having been entrusted to private security companies;
Amendment 259 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
Amendment 263 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
72. Calls on those Member States which have seats on the UN Security Council to defend the positions and interests of the EU and to ask the HR/VP to speak for the EU in that forum, in accordance with the Lisbon Treatyother European allies;
Amendment 272 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Recognises that NATO still constitutes the bedrock of collective defence for those Member States which belong to it; welcomes France's return to the integrated command structure of the Atlantic Alliance and considers that this should help to dispel any resistance tofinally halt momentum towards the development of a common defence policy at EU level;
Amendment 70 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 91 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas EU foreign policy can positively complement and strengthen EU policies on migration, and must address all sources of instability in countries of origin and pursue an active dialogue with transit countries on uniform, human rights-based standards for their national laws on migration, thereby creating a level playing field where both receiving and transit countries follow the same rules and offer migrants the same level of protection; whereas the different level of development of transit countries calls for the provision of ad hoc EU financial assistance to help them reach standards comparable to those of the EUshould aim to reduce migration flows, pursuing an active dialogue with transit countries to this end,
Amendment 155 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 26 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European political parties, as they stand, are not in a position to fully play this role because they are merely the umbrella organisations of national parties and not directly in touch with the electorate in the Member States;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 42 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 55 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that creating a clearer and less burdensome fiscal regime for the staff of European political parties will enhance their efficiency;
Amendment 58 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that the European political parties should interact and compete in a three- level approach: regionally, nationally and internationally; considers that in a period of crisis, it is of the utmost importance for political parties to be efficient and productive at both EU and Member State level and beyond;
Amendment 61 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 65 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance, for some, of forming cross-country synergies among candidates standing on genuinely European issues and policy platforms;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is of the opinion that the creation of an additional constituency for elections to the European Parliament, formed of the whole territory of the European Union, and the setting up of transnational lists with candidates drawn from several Member States campaigning throughout the EU, would present a unique and ‘tailor-made’ would present an opportunity for the European political parties to be in the European public eye and get closer to European citizens;
Amendment 70 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 75 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 10 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 15 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably enabling the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenge, which singularly failed to foresee the economic crisis, offers little encouragement to Member States in overcoming that crisis,
Amendment 18 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationally; whereas the EU's ability to influence the international order depends not only on the coherence betweenand relevance of its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a real strategic concept of EU foreign policy which must unite all Member States behind the same set of priorities and goals, so that they speak with a strong single voice in the international arena,partnerships with existing allies such as the United States and emerging actors such as Brazil, Russia, India and China which are increasingly important on the world stage;
Amendment 44 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects the EEAS, by promoting closer coordination between the CFSP and external policies, to help strengthen the EU's role and influen to acknowledge the economic difficulties facing EU Member States by taking care not to duplicate the activities of existing Foreign Services on the global stage and enable it to project its interests and values more efficiently, in a manner commensurate wf Member States and recognising the European Council's commitment to the principle of cost-efficiency and budget neutralithy its existing international trade and economic statusn respect of the EEAS;
Amendment 52 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes, however, that full EU coherence and consistency across EUall areas of foreign policy will cannot be achieved simply by setting up the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differingbecause of inevitable differences in the interests, concerns and strategic outlooks on key foreign policy issues; considers it essenf Member States; realistical, in this regard,ly therefore thate EU Member States not only agree on a commshould focus its efforts on strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ensure that their national policies are supportive of EU positionsde, development and humanitarian issues, where it may be able to add value;
Amendment 74 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believes that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects outdated institutional patterns rather than the reality on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to crises require a combination of military and civilian instrumentas well as with the efforts of other international organisations;
Amendment 85 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers it an EU strategic priority to strengthen international crisis- management partnerships andcomplement the role of organisations such as NATO with a clearer division of labour between civil and military activities, and also to enhance dialogue with other major crisis- management actors – such as the UN, NATO, the African Union (AU) and the OSCE and third countries such as the USA, Turkey, Norway and Canada – and to synchronise actions, share information and pool resources in the fields of peacekeeping and peace-building, including cooperation on crisis management and, in particular, maritime security, and the fight against terrorism under international law;
Amendment 96 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EUEU Member States from becoming dependent for itstheir energy supplies on third countries, which would undermine the independence of EU foreign policy; recalls the urgent need to address energy challenges by implementing a commonmore coordinated European external energy policy, based on the diversification of energy suppliers; calls, in this regard, on the VP/HR to pursue with determination Parliament's recommendations for the development of a coherent and coordinated policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in constructive dialogue with energy suppliers, and especially with Russia and transit countries;
Amendment 118 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that effective multilateralismthe security and prosperity of its Member States should be the overriding strategic concern of the Union and that, in this context, the EU should take a leading role in international cooperation, facilitate international consensus and advance global action; emphasises the urgent need to address global issues of common concern for EU citizens, such as terrorism, organised crime, energy security, climate change, the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the eradication of poverty, the non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament, migration management and the promotion of human rights and civil liberties; takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU, while retaining its observer status, should be granted complementary rights at the UN as a natural consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on the EU to improve its strategy and tactics for consultations with UN member countries, including by giving clear explanthe eradication of anti-personnel mines, immigrations concerning the nature of the EU and how, on the basis of its Treaty-based powers, it differs ftrol and the prom other regional organisations; recommends placing the issue of the EU's rights at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners; considers it essential to engage with the EU's strategic partners in order to find solutions to major regional and global problems; recommends, furthermore, that strategic partnerships be given a multilateral dimension by including global issues on the agendas for the EU's bilateral and multilateral summition of human rights and civil liberties;
Amendment 245 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Fully endorses the commitment of the E3+3 to seeking an early negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which restores international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, while respecting Iran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy; supports the Council's twin-track approach aimed at finding a diplomatic solution; welcomes UNSC Resolution 1929(2010) introducing a fourth round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme and the additional restrictive measures announced by the EU, the US, Japan, Canada and Australia; and strongly condemns Iran's continuing provocative and inflammatory rhetoric against Israel and particularly deplores the threats made by President Ahmadinejad against the very existence of the State of Israel; is deeply concerned at Iran's attempts to further its aim of gaining political influence in Afghanistan by manipulating a range of political, economic, and military outcomes; stresses that any official mutual contacts between the delegations of the European Parliament and the Majlis should also be used to address human rights issues and that the delegations should be given the opportunity to engage freely with a full range of political opinion;
Amendment 256 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. CRecognises the enormous importance of India as an emerging regional economic power and as a great democratic partner for Europe; looks forward to the early conclusion and signature of the Free-Trade Agreement; commends India's involvement in international actions, notably in Afghanistan and with the Atalanta operation; calls for more collaborative action on issues relating to global economic governance and the promotion of democracy and human rights; looks forward to substantial progress in the current negotiations on a free-trade agreement; expects the strategic partnership with India to develop in accordance with the Joint Action Plan, so as to yield concrete results;
Amendment 268 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Amendment 7 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the greatest CBRN risks stem from proliferation; therefore stresses that the most important measure needed to counter proliferation risks is the strengthening of the non-proliferation regime and disarmament through the universal and full implementation of all relevant treaties and international agreement of CBRN material by terrorists; stresses therefore the importance of making international control regimes more effective, and improving border and export controls;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 35 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the intention to strengthen the EU's civil protection capacity in Europe; calls in this regard on the Member States and the Commission to understand disaster response as a strictlargely civilian task, and to conduct it accordinglyordinate their activities in the various international organisations which share responsibilities;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to continue identifying needs which must be met in order to improve civil protection capacities, with a view to commonmore efficient procurement projects;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 14 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that present-day crises and security threats can rarely be considered from a purely military or civilian viewpoint, and that effective responses to these situations and threats need to be able to draw on both civilian and military capabilities; recallstresses that the development of the EU's comprehensive approach and of its civilian crisis-management capabilities have been distinctive features of the CSDP and represent its coEU should focus on developing its civilian capacities rather than developing a military capacity which alre added valuey exists under NATO;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the concept of civilian- military cooperation can be interpreted in a number of ways and understood to cover a wide range of topics, including cooperation between the military and non- governmental organisations, but that, for the sake of clarity, the scope of this resolution is limited to the institutional coordination of EU civilian and military assets and to the building of EU civilian and military capabilities for effective crisis management;
Amendment 61 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates its call for the establishment of a permanent EU operational headquarters, responsible for operational planning and conduct of EU military operations, to replace the current system of using one of the seven available headquarters on an ad hoc basis; stresses that such a move would guarantee a coherent chain of command and greatly increase the EU's capacity for rapid and consistent responses to crises (notably by enhancing the EU's institutional memory) and also reduce costs;deleted
Amendment 76 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 106 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 112 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 116 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on theEU Member States to look further into developing dual-use capabilities for CSDP civilian missions and military operations, making better use of existing capabilities and interlinking the civilian and military capability- development processes where appropriate, particularly the 21 that are also NATO members, to look further into developing civilian missions that might complement NATO military operations, making better use of existing capabilities;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Urges the Member States to ensure that they make adequate contributions to UN missions and thCSDP missions do not duplicate they contribute in a coordinated fashion work of the UN or NATO; calls on the Vice- President/High Representative and the Council to further explore ways in which the EU as a whole can better contribute to UN-led efforts, such as by launching EU rapid response 'bridging' operations or providing an EU component of a larger UN missioncan develop its civilian capabilities in order to better contribute to UN-led efforts;
Amendment 147 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Calls for a clear division of labour between the EU and NATO; the EU should focus on civilian tasks leaving NATO to take the lead on military tasks;
Amendment 83 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The National Parliaments shall be fully involved alongside the European Parliament in exercising their power of scrutiny and oversight of CFSP and CSDP.
Amendment 23 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas an impasse has been reached in Afghanistan: a coalition of occupying powers in place but unable to defeat the Taliban, and an insurgency movement unable to prevail against these military forces; and whereas there is no obvious end in sight despite the efforts of the international community, the insurgency continues, and there has been little improvement in the lives of Afghan people in many areas,
Amendment 75 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is aware of the set of factors hampering progress in Afghanistan but, given space constraints, has chosen to focus in this report on four main elements where, it believes, efforts expended will result in very significant improvements that could turn the course of events: international aid and coordination; implications of the peace process; impact of police training; elimination of opium cultivation through alternative development;
Amendment 77 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes, therefore, that a newno coherent EU strategy for Afghanistan will have to take as its starting point two premises: an acknowledgement of the continuing deterioration in security and socio- economic indicators in Afghanistan despite almost a decade of international involvement and investment; and the need to encourage a profound shift in the mindset of the international community, which has all too often in the past shaped plans and decisions with scant regard for Afghan involvement, properly coordinated with NATO, currently exists;
Amendment 96 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates 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 thecertain historical, religious, spiritual and cultural traditions of all ethnic and religious communities in Afghan territory, while recognising the need for fundamental change in the attitude towards women;
Amendment 115 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly believes that women's rights are part of the security solution – it is impossible to achieve stability in Afghanistan withoutin the importance of Afghan women enjoying their full rights in political, social and economic life; calls on the Afghan authorities to include women in every stage of the peace talks and reconciliation/reintegration efforts;
Amendment 140 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the cost of eliminating poverty in Afghanistan is equivalent to the cost of five days of warfare;deleted
Amendment 149 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes, too, that the cost of waging war for one week would provide 6 000 schools, enough to ensure a future without illiteracy for all children in Afghanistan;deleted
Amendment 152 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that, contrary to the widespread perception that Afghan Government corruption is responsible for the lack of provision of essential services to its citizens, the majority of resources for socio-economic development have been channelled through international organisations, regional development banks, NGOs, international contractors etc,, and nots well as through the central governmenAfghan government; urges the Afghan government and the international community to exercise greater control in order to eliminate corruption and to ensure that aid reaches its target;
Amendment 172 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls, too, on all the main humanitarian and development bodies active in Afghanistan (from EU Member States and the US to the UNDP and UNOPS, and from the World Bank to the main NGOs) to drastically prune their operating expenses by allocating funds (at least 80% more than at present) directly to Afghan institutionsand ensure that aid actually reaches its target;
Amendment 210 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Believes that much of the blame for the present impasse in Afghanistan rests with early miscalculations by coalition forces who foresaw a speedy military victory over the Taliban and an easy transition to a stable country run by a legitimate government with strong Western backing;deleted
Amendment 233 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recognises that the only possible solution is a political one, and that negotiations with the Taliban – which should take place against the backdrop of a ceasefire – lie at the heart of this process, with the aim of forming a government of national unity which can put an end to the civil war that has raged in the country for almost three decades;
Amendment 285 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Urges the EU to encourage the US to move away from its policy of circumventing domestic institutions in the delivery of international aid and the privatisation of security, as well as its parallel and seemingly contradictory (to the peace process) attempt to "decapitate" the insurgency leadership using drones and US Special forces, which is of questionable legal status and results in frequent civilian casualtiesRecognises the role of NATO ISAF as the single most important mission underway in Afghanistan; urges European allies to fully commit to that mission both financially and in terms of military personnel; and to ensure proper coordination of any EU civil activity with NATO;
Amendment 326 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Believes that the vagueness of EUPOL's remit and the uncertainty of its achievements to date prevent it from acquiring the legitimacy it deserves; deplores the fact that three years after its deployment EUPOL still has not reached ¾ of its authorised strength - (287 out of an authorised 400) and that coordination with other agencies has been so poor;
Amendment 333 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Believes that one of the main factors behind the ineffectiveness of overall training has been the practice, predominantly by the US, of relying on private contractors to train the policeesence of too many actors employing different training methods; regrets the wasting of scarce resources on these competing training missions;
Amendment 337 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Notes that, while the EU and its Member States do not share the US approach, their commitment to the creation of a professional Afghan police force risks being compromised by the prevalence of practices such as the "fast- track" approach (poor vetting of recruits, six weeks of training with no textbooks because of trainee illiteracy, minimal field training, recruits then given a badge, uniform and gun and sent out on patrol) implemented by a few big US security companie neither the EU nor the US can claim any satisfaction with their respective police training missions;
Amendment 343 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Recommends unequivocally, therefore, that responsibility for police training no longer be carried out by private contractors;deleted
Amendment 357 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Recommends that salaries for the Afghan police be increased and that the whole recruitment process be reviewed, only admitting recruits with a basic standard of literacy, who are not drug users and are better qualified psychologically and physically than the present cohort;deleted
Amendment 365 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Notes, however, that the opium problem was not considered a priority by the Bush Administration, which preferred to cooperate with the warlords in the name of the war on terror;deleted
Amendment 371 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Draws attention, however, to the findings of a recent UNODC report, whereby the Taliban only capture 4% of the annual narcotics trade, and local farmers 21%, with 75% going to government officials, the police, local and regional brokers, and traffickers; in short, notes that NATO allies are in fact getting the lion's share of the profits from the drugs trade;
Amendment 384 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
68. Stresses that this office should be directly responsible to the Afghan President, employing a number of Afghan staff and be headed by a figure who has the trust of both the President and the international community, the latter to provide technical assistance;
Amendment 18 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the Union must enhance its strategic autonomy through a strongshow that it can andd effectivevalue to foreign, security and defence policy, so as tohelp promote peace and international security, defend its interests in the world, protect the security of its own protect the integrity and security of its Member States and citizens, contribute to effective multilateralism in support of international law and advance respect for human rights and democratic values worldwide;
Amendment 20 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its support for the Union’s efforts to address these threats by developing a holistic approach synergising the various means of action – both civil and military – available to the Union and its Member States; emphasises that such coordination of civil and military means gives genuine added-value to the Union’s crisis management workthe need for more effective European policies on security issues, particularly in the EU's backyard and on its periphery, where more focused effort and progress is required in the Balkans, with Turkey, in the eastern neighbourhood and in the Mediterranean, and in relation to Iran;
Amendment 24 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Energy Security Recognises that energy security is crucial to the functioning of EU Member States and therefore encourages Member States to closely cooperate on this element of security policy; in this light, views the actions of certain Member States in actively supporting the construction of the Russian-controlled NordStream pipeline as contrary to the interests of the majority of EU Member States; regrets that a lack of progress in the investment and development process of the Nabucco pipeline is contrary to EU ambitions for diversifying energy supply;
Amendment 26 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States, in this context, to coordinInsists thate their national strategies and means of action more effectively with those duplication between ESDP and NATO be resolved by colocating any military staff requirements of the EUnion with a view to ensuring a greater impact and a higher profile on the groundNATO; updating the Berlin Plus arrangements to strengthen the capacity for mutual support; and developing a division of labour so that the EU emphasis is on its contribution to the civil aspects of crisis management;
Amendment 32 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that, in the longer term, a measure along the lines of a White Paper – providing scope for a wide-ranging public debate – would raiseclarify the profile of the CSDP, and step up security and defence cooperation by defining the Union’s security and defence interests more clearlyvoid unnecessary duplication of NATO action, indicate a clearer division of labour and improve security and defence cooperation, thereby making the implementation of the ESS and the planning and conduct of EU crisis management operations more effective and better defined;
Amendment 52 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls, after the introduction of a solidarity clause into the new treaty, on the Council to reopen the debate on establishing a European civil protection force – inter alia on the basis of the May 2006 Barnier report – that would poolbetter coordinate the Member States’ resources in order to generate an effective collective response in the event of natural or man- made disasters, both inside and outside the Union; takes the view that the military ESDP/CSDP should also provide scope for responding towill obviously contribute in any response to such civilian hazards;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 58 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that the Vice- President/High Representative should act very rapidly to make the Union’s various external policies more coherent, and that this coherence should be reflected on the ground by special representatives/heads of delegation vested with a certain authority vis-à-vis the different European players and the international community;
Amendment 62 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports the establishment of a civil- military Crisis Management and Planning Directorate (CMPD) working closely with NATO to take responsibility for crisis management and strategic planning of the Union’s civil and military operations and help develop the CSDP, particularly in terms of civil and military civil capabilities; deprecates, however, the extremely lengthy delay in setting up this new structure; hopes that the instruments available to the Commission will also be used as part of this single strategic planning capacity in order to develop a holistic European approach; takes the view that the establishment of the EEAS, into which the CMPD will be incorporated as part of a coherent grouping that will also include the EU Military Staff, Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) and the Joint Situation Centre (SitCen), should make it possible to meet these requirements;
Amendment 70 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls once againRejects calls for the establishment of a permanent EU operations centre overseen byand, given that the Vice-President/High Representative, which would be responsible for operational planning and the conduct of military operations; calls for this operations centre to be attached to the EEAS; stresses that the division of the existing system into seven headquarters makes it less effective and responsive and generates huge costs, and that a permanent interlocutor in the military sphere is essential for civil and military coordination on the ground; takes the view that the permanent operations centre could therefore be classed as a form of military planning and operational capacity, and located in the same place as the CPCC in order to allow the necessary synergies for effective civilian and military coordination elect also rejects the necessity for the establishment of such a centre, and that the concept of the Berlin Plus agreement seeks avoidance of unnecessary duplication of structures, the matter should now be closed;
Amendment 81 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the achievements ofNotes the ESDP on the occasion of its tenth anniversary, and notsees that the Union launches civil and military operations under the CSDP in response to threats to international and European securityorder to enhance the role of the EU; commends the 70 000 or so personnel involved in the 23 missions and operations currently in progress or already completed in the context of the ESDP but regrets that only two of these missions have made use of the Berlin Plus arrangements; commends Mr Javier Solana, Secretary-General of the Council and High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, for his work on developing the ESDP;
Amendment 88 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the successful contribution made by the European Union’s naval operation inoff Somalia (EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta and NATO Operation Ocean Shield) in combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia; emphasises that Operation Atalanta has established itself as a key playercalls for improved coordination between the various international efforts in the fight against piracy, inter alia through the Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa), and is in favour of extending and broadening the mandate for this operation designed to address a security issue directly affecting the EU (security of citizens and supplies) and respond to a humanitarian and operational emergency (by escorting ships chartered by the World Food Programme to deliver food to the Somali population and ships delivering logistical support to the African Union’s military observation mission in Somalia (AMISOM)); also welcomes the involvement of non-EU countries (Norway and Croatia) and the operation’s constructive cooperation with the other naval forces present in the region, particularly in the context of the SHADE (Shared Awareness and Deconfliction) processes;
Amendment 101 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Particularly emphasises the need for urgent action to shore up the TFG and help it extend the scope of its control on Somali territory; to this end, encourages the Council to work with the Commission on implementing the comprehensive strategy recently adopted and launching a training mission (outside Somali territory) for TFG soldiers as soon as possible, in conjunction with and in support of AMISOM, the United Nations and the United States; notes with satisfaction, as already stated in its resolution of 26 November 2009 on a political solution to the problem of piracy off the Somali coast2, that on 17 November 2009 the Council approved a Crisis Management Concept for this purpose, for which Spain wishes to act as a framework nation; 1 Texts adopted of that date, P7_TA(2009)0099. 2 Texts adopted of that date, P7_TA(2009)0099.in conjunction with and in support of AMISOM, the United Nations and the United States in providing civilian expertise to improve the situation on the ground; Or. en
Amendment 111 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Highlights the need to set up a credible civil police force to establish the rule of law in Afghanistan, and commendsexpresses its concern over the work of the EUPOL Afghanistan mission; calls on the Council to define more clearly the role of EUPOL in the context of other international efforts to train the ANP and associated structures, to remedy the ongoing problem of personnel shortages within the EUPOL mission as a matter of urgency, and to supply secure vehicles to facilitate its deployment, particularly in the provinces; calls on NATO to cooperate more closely with the mission and to coordinate its police work withessential equipment; insists on coordination of EUPOL under the auspices of the International Police Coordination Board (IPCB);
Amendment 120 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 137 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Acknowledges the need for EU involvement inConsiders that EU resources could contribute to reforming of the securitycivil and political sectors in a number of African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, and calls on the Council to assess the effectiveness and impact of these missions on a regular basis;
Amendment 173 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
Amendment 180 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 – introductory sentence
Paragraph 49 – introductory sentence
49. Commends theNotes certain progress made in terms of military capability, and calls for rapid advances in respect ofnamely:
Amendment 198 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. Recalls the need for constructive cooperation between the EU and NATO and a clear division of labour, particularly where the two organisations are active in the same theatres of operation;
Amendment 202 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Emphasises the constructive cooperation between the two organisations in the fight against piracy (Operation Atalanta and NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield) and recognises the need for one coordinated international operation;
Amendment 204 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66
Paragraph 66
Amendment 208 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. WelcomNotes the cooperduplication between the EU and NATO in the field of military capability, such as the efforts to improve operational helicopter capacity;
Amendment 213 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
70. Calls on the Council to further the Union’s relationship with the United States in the field of crisis management, including in respect of military issues; such cooperation is particularly important when it comes to the fight against piracy missions in Somalia to fight piracy, efforts to strengthen African peacekeeping capabilities, and operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan; particularly welcomes the United States’ participation in the EULEX Kosovo mission under European command;
Amendment 14 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 104 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
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 #
2009/2057(INI)
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;
Amendment 10 #
2009/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Draws the attention of the Council and the Commission to the ongoing UN-led negotiations seeking a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem, which, if successful, could lead to effective integration of the whole island; points out the need for continued financial assistance to the Turkish Cypriot community, and further notes that while the Commission allocated EUR 259 million on 2 March 2006 to encourage the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community, those funds remain largely unused, with only EUR 26 million actually disbursed by the end of 2008;
Amendment 33 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the Community, the Commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries, working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the Community. Turkey is a particularly important transit state and should be encouraged to participate by the immediate opening of the energy chapter in the accession negotiations. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and, in consultation with the third countries involved, outside the Community and, where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country, to assume a mediation and facilitation role.
Amendment 12 #
2009/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) This Regulation shall not be adopted until a full assessment has been made of its potential impact on the extension into EU Member States of organised crime networks that focus on drug-trafficking, trafficking of stolen vehicles, smuggling of cigarettes and petrol and, in particular, human trafficking.
Amendment 11 #
2008/2336(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 15 #
2008/2336(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that immigration policy represents a challenge for the credibility of the EU's external action in the field of human rights, in the eyes of large segments of public opinion worldwide,needs to be formulated by Member States strictly on the basis of the national interest, in order to ensure effective and appropriate controls;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2336(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is concerned that, according to the statements of UNHRC insiders (as confirmed in the Annual Report itself), the EU isNotes that, as the Annual Report points out, EU Member States are in a minority position in the UNHRC; calls on the Union institutions and the Member States to take concerted action to remedy this, developing , with only seven out of 47 seats; further notes that many other members of the UNHRC have highly questionable human rights records, and calls on Member States to reject inappropriate voting alliances with those countries and non- state actors that are continuing defend the universal and indivisible nature of human rightsin question, and to work harder in order to secure a clear majority for their own position;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2336(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Given the failure of the international community to bring about change for the better in Zimbabwe – a human rights catastrophe – calls on the Council and Member States to examine the reasons behind this, to determine more effective policies, and to inform Parliament what action it intends to take, given the extent of the relationship between the EU and its Member States and many African countries, in particular in southern Africa;
Amendment 102 #
2008/2336(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 114 a (new)
Paragraph 114 a (new)
114a. Calls on the Council to respond in a substantive manner to the wishes and concerns expressed in formal communications from Parliament, particularly with respect to urgency resolutions;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 15 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 31 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Council to pursue with determinationtake a cautious approach towards the recommendations made by Parliament for the development of a common European external energy policy, in particular by promoting EUnational cohesion in negotiations with energy suppliers and transit countries and defending EUMember States’ common interests, by helping Member States to developing effective energy diplomacy and more efficient mechanisms for responding to crisis situations and, finally, by ensuringcouraging Member States to take steps to bring about the diversification of energy supplies;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes also that the war in Georgia confirms the need to develop, within the framework of the revision of the ESS, EU preventive diplomacy, matched by adequate crisis-prevenfor the EU to use preventive diplomacy and to make full use of its capabilities and experience in managing disasters and crises, in particular by offering technological and professional assistance with post-conflict reconstruction, tools and contingency planning; aking an active role in training local personnel, and establishing effective mechanisms for the delivery of humanitarian assistance;
Amendment 45 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is opposed to a premature disengagement on the part of the international community from Bosnia and Herzegovina; believes that no date, not even an indicative one, should be fixed for the closure of the office of the High Representative and the withdrawal of EUFOR Althea, since such closure and withdrawal can only take place once Bosnia and Herzegovina finally becomes a stable, well-functioning State;
Amendment 64 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the lack of substantial progress in the Middle East peace process and warns of the paucity of time available till the expiry of the deadline agreed at the Annapolis Conference; believes that the European Union should assume a strong and visible political role in the region, commensurate with the financial resources it has made available; calls on the Council to give the High Representative for CFSP a clear mandate which should include efforts towards achieving reconciliation in Palestinian society and also contacts and coordination with other regional actoruse its influence to bring about a viable reconciliation in the form of a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinian authorities;
Amendment 75 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is concerned about the deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan; reiterates the urgent need to improve cooperation between the EU and NATO in order to facilitate the operationfor a reassessment of the effectiveness and value of the EU Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL); believes that theall EU and the US should better coordinate their respective initiMember States which are NATO allies should make a greater commitment to combat operativeons in the area of police reform; welcomes the commitment by the EU Member States to increasing the number of EUPOL staff and calls for their swift deploymentAfghanistan as required by NATO commanders, and considers at the same time that the EU should contribute more to civil reconstruction tasks in close cooperation with NATO;
Amendment 81 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that EU support for the UN in eastern Chad remains important, as part of a region-wide solution for Darfur; notes that EUFOR Chad will wind down as planned and hand over its operations to a UN-led mission; calls on the Council to facilitate a smooth transition and to consider, in a coordinated fashion, how the EU can assist the currently overstretched Department for Peacekeeping Operations in the deployment of the UN missUN mission, concentrating on civil assistance and providing national contingents to any UN peacekeeping operation;
Amendment 82 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is gravely concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Somalia; calls on the EU to consider how it can assistMember States to consider what additional value they can contribute either through NATO or through the UN, in close coordination with the African Union, in expeditiously tackling this security, political and humanitarian challenge; draws attention to the growing threats from piracy off the Somali coast and welcomes, in this regard, the decision taken by the EU to launch a maritime ESDP operationrecently concluded NATO operation and the continuing efforts of the UN, CTF (Combined Task Force) 150, and national navies; believes that the attempt by the EU to create a military role for itself is unnecessary, confusing, wasteful and divisive;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the ENP is independent from, but not exclusive of, the accession process and whereas accession countries have no obligation to participate in its programmes; whereas at the same time it constitutes a step towards economic and political rapprochement between the EU and neighbouring countries,
Amendment 18 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the visibility of the Community assistance should be increased through targeted communication with stakeholders and the general publicCommunity assistance is not provided for the purpose of advertising the European Union but for obtaining material improvements in the economic and social situation of those in the countries where it is distributed;
Amendment 42 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to strictly assess the real needs of the countries to which it currently provides Overseas Development Aid and similar assistance, with particular reference to levels of GDP and rates of economic growth in recipient states;
Amendment 65 #
2008/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. In view of the unsatisfactory implementation of the 1997 Partnership and Cooperation agreement, takes the view that, with regard to the programming and implementation of EU aid to the Russian Federation, the EU should strive for: – greater Russian cooperation in identifying clear financial cooperation priorities, which would leurgently re- examine whether in spite of its record economic growth over the past decade to better planning and multi-annual programming of aid; – guarantees that any financial assistance granted to the Russian authorities takes into consideration the strengthening of democratic standards in the Russian Federation; –he Russian Federation genuinely remains unable to provide financing for its own programme of development projects; asks the Commission to consider replacing financial aid with the provision of key technical assistance and personnel inc areased joint ownership of projects identified for funding of real shortage and need;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the Member States of the European Union needs a strong and effective foreign, security and defence policyies in order to defend itstheir interests in the world, to protect the security of itstheir citizens and to defend humanindividual rights;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that thisese policyies hasve to combine the use of both civil and military assets and capabilities and necessitates close and seamless cooperation between all stakeholders;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that transparency and cost- efficiency are crucial to ensure public support forhigher and more effective defence spending in the Member States of the European defenceUnion;
Amendment 34 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 42 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 46 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the security interests of the Union and its Member States include the security of itstheir neighbourhood, the protection of itstheir external borders and critical infrastructure, the security of energy supply and sea lanes, and the protection of itstheir space assets, and that any military involvement in support of these interests is best achieved through NATO;
Amendment 52 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the European Union has to define more clearly its ambitions concerning its role in the world; is of the opinion that the European Union should not try to become a superpower like the United States, but that it should instead guarantee its security and security in its neighbourhood and contribuas the largest and most successful single market in the world it should instead focus on obtaining preferential trading terms for its Member States with emerging markets including China and India and encouraging its Member States to a multilateral global system of securitycontribute more to defence through NATO ;
Amendment 68 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 104 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that a dialogue should be re- establishedMember States and the incoming US President should fully maintain their existing dialogue with Russia on energy, missile defence, non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, limitation of armed forces and space policy;
Amendment 110 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 120 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 128 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that the EU Member States together spend more than EUR 200 billion per year on defence, which is more thanwhen totalled is barely half the defence expenditure of the United States although this is a meaningless statistic as the European Union is not a military alliance; remains deeply concerned about the lackdangerously low levels of defficiency and coordination in using those funds; urges therefore stronger efforts in eliminating unnecessary duplication between Member Statesence spending and political commitment to defence, strongly urges all European States that fall below NATO recommended levels to increase their spending accordingly;
Amendment 139 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Strongly urges that the UnionMember States should focus its efforts on commonmore capabilities which can be used for both defence and security purposes; considers, in this context, in the NATO context, including satellite-based intelligence, observation, early warning, navigation and telecommunications, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters and telecommunications equipment, as well as air and sea transport to be crucial; demands a common NATO technical standard for protected telecommunication;
Amendment 142 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 151 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 157 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 160 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 174 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that the United States' ballistic missile defence system has important implications for Europe, as the subsystems based in the Czech Republic and Poland couldare also be usintended to protect parts of Europe; points out that NATO decided in Bucharest to complement this protection by additional elements; is of the opinion that it is necessary to make sure that European allies' interests are safeguarded as regards the force structure, command and control and participation in research and development;
Amendment 181 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 187 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 47 #
2008/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Fully supports the efforts aimedCommends as atn establishing by 2010 a Western Balkans Investment Framework for the coordination of grants and loans offered by the Commission, by international financial institutions and by individual country donors; welcomes the Infrastructure Project Facility (IPF) and points out that IPF projects should clearly aim to improve intra-regional communication and trade; believes that these coordinated loan/grant facilities should be directed in particular towards the potential candidate countries which do not have access to funds from all five components of the Instrument for Pre- Accession (IPA)xample of best practice the division of labour in Kosovo between NATO's military KFOR mission, which includes both US and European troops, and the EU's civilian rule of law mission, which involves judicial personnel from the USA as well as European countries;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 8 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 26 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 56 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 63 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 111 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that the values, security and credibility of the transatlantic community are at stake in Afghanistan; urges the EU, the US and NATO to come up with a new joint strategic concept which comprehensively integrates the components of the international engagement, and in view of the NATO proposal to develop a new strategic concept calls on the EU to add value in areas of common interest, complementing the military efforts of NATO through greater use of the civil instruments at its disposal, in order to increase security in all regions, strengthen the Afghan government and local institutions and aid nation-building and prosperity; considers that the final goal must be a gradual handover of responsibility for security and stability into the hands of the Afghan authorities; recalls UN Security Council resolution 1833 (2008), which encourages all Afghan parties and groups to engage constructively in political dialogue and to avoid resorting to violence;
Amendment 117 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Member States of the EU and the US to develop a joint strategy towards Pakistan, aimed at strengthening its democratic institutions, the rule of law and its ability to fight terrorism, while encouraging Pakistan's involvement in responsibility for stability in the region, including the security of the Afghan border;
Amendment 144 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on both the US and European allies to revitalise NATO as it approaches its 60th anniversary;
Amendment 146 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises the growing importance of the European Security and Defence Policy and the need to continue improving the civilian and military capabilities of Europe; welcomes the recognition by the Bucharest NATO summit held in April 2008 of the value of an enhanced European defence capability for the strengthening of transatlantic securityU making full use of its capabilities and experience in managing disasters and crises, in particular by offering technological and professional assistance with post-conflict reconstruction, taking an active role in training local personnel and establishing effective mechanisms for the delivery of humanitarian assistance;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 65 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the raison d'être of the European Union is to build peace; notes that ana customs-free common market of such vitality and strength that war between the members is unthinkable; notes that ineffective national security strategyies or national security policy leads toies create unnecessary human suffering;
Amendment 74 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Therefore calls on the EU to extend the missions of the European Security and Defence Policymake full use of its capabilities and experience in managing natural and man-made disasters and crises, in particular by offering technological and professional assistance with post-conflict reconstruction, taking an active role in training local personnel, and establishing effective mechanisms for the delivery of humanitarian assistance, so as to prevent conflicts, promote stability and bring relief to where it is needed, subject to a common consensus between EU Member States;
Amendment 83 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the diversity of interests inherent in a Union of 27 or more Member States – in other words, the mosaic-like composition of the EU – gives it a unique character and the potential to intervene, mediate and help in different parts of the world, unlike any other major power; hopes that the existing military capability of the EU will develop into a credible force enabling the Union to exploit its unique abilities in the fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution and complementing its broad range of civilian crisis management mechanisms;
Amendment 102 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the updating of the ESS as part of the European Union's commitment to defining and protecting EuropeaMember States' common security interests and thus making it possible to create a strategy for tackling the threats of the 21st century; notes that this strategy can only be fully implemented through a revived EU-NATO cooperation consensus, based on a commonordinated approach to security policies in the civil and military spheres respectively, as well as a renewed and common security consensus between the EUEU Member States and the United States of America, reflecting the common values and goals of these two Western democracies;
Amendment 118 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the view that both NATO and the ESDPU should endorse as their long-term and common goal a commitment to building a safer world, for the inhabitants of their member states and in general, and should also actively prevent and react to mass atrocities and regional conflicts which continue to cause much human suffering;
Amendment 127 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that all democracies should be united in their efforts to build stability and peace, and thus join with all intergovernmental organisations in promoting these goals; regrets profoundly that the doctrine of non-alignment, inherited from the Cold War era, undermines the alliance of democracies to the benefit of undemocratic and not yet truly democratic powers; regrets that, in the name of a doctrine of non-alignment, certain Member States opted out of the joint responsibility provided for by the solidarity clause contained in the Treaty of Lisbonhave abdicated their responsibility to contribute to the protection of the values and freedoms of the democratic world;
Amendment 143 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 147 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the view that the EU and NATO could strengthen each other by avoiding competition and developing greater cooperation based on a combined spectrum of action, with each covering parts of the spectrum that the other cannot presently coverand a civil/military division of labour allocating to the EU civil responsibility for dealing with the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters and crises, the provision of technological and professional assistance with post-conflict reconstruction, the training of local personnel and the establishment of effective mechanisms for the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and leaving military operations to the more experienced purview of NATO, which will also help make savings;
Amendment 161 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Berlin plus arrangements, which have been useful up until now, need to be improved in order to allow the two organisations tointervene and effectively deliver relief in current crises which demand a multi-task civilian-military response; regards it as necessary, therefore, to further develop the existing relationship between NATO and the EU, making them ever more integrated, reducing duplication and creating permanent joint structures of cooperation, reflecting a division of labour in military and civilian terms respectively, while respecting the independent nature of both organisations;
Amendment 168 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Strongly welcomes the French initiative of a formal return to the military structures of NATO, and the efforts by the French Presidency within the EU Council to further bring the EU and NATO together as a response to the new security challenges; welcomes the efforts of the French Presidency aimed at the adoption of concrete initiatives for the pooling of EU and NATO defence capabilities; also welcomes the positive approach of the United States of America towards the consolidation of EUencourages the French Government to take such a return to its logical conclusion by eliminating the duplication, division and confusion that separate EU military structures has entailed; encourages the United States of America to promote NATO as the exclusive pool for European defence capabilities;
Amendment 187 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 191 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 199 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that an EU Operational Headquarters would complement the current NATO command structures and should not in any case lead to the creation of an EU caucus inside the NAC which could further undermine NATO's transatlantic integrity; iIs of the view that development of the EU and NATO should not under any circumstances lead to any degree of disintegration in the Alliance and that an adequate level of international credibility must be maintained;
Amendment 206 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the view that the mutual challenge forRecognises that the EU and NATO is to make use of the same national pool of resources in terms of personnel and capabilities; therefore calls on the Member States to empower the Council and the NAC to ensureintroduce a division of labour so that these limited resources are spent on the most appropriate capabilities for facing the difficult challenges of today, avoiding duplication of workresponsibilities and fostering coherence; is of the view that strategic airlift, a particular example of a relatively scarce and expensive operational asset, should represent an opportunity for cooperation between the EU and NATO;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the priorities outlined in the EC Country Strategy Paper (2007- 2013) are in line with Afghan society's needs; underlines the need to focus particular attention on police and judicial reform as key elements for re-building the trust of Afghan citizens in their state; urges the Budgetary Control Committee to include an assessment of the extent to which funding for EUPOL Afghanistan has been correctly and effectively used;
Amendment 113 #
2008/2104(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point b
Paragraph 1 - point b
b) raise with the Russian Government concerns about the shrinking space for Russia’s civil society and urge it to uphold freedom of expression and association by bringing legislation regulating civil society into line with Russia’s European and international commitments, and to take prompt and effective steps to foster a favourable working climate for human rights organisations and independent charitable organisations promoting cultural links between Russia and EU Member States;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
Ra. whereas the credibility of the EU and its individual Member States is compromised when EU sanctions appear to be or actually are broken, and whereas Robert Mugabe was invited to attend the EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon on 8-9 December 2007, despite the fact that he was formally banned from all territories of EU Member States under Common Position 2004/161/CFSP1,
Amendment 32 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes also that sanctions can have symbolic value as an expression of the EU's moral condemnation of the actions of the regime to which sanctions are applied, thus giving added visibility and credibility to EU foreign policy;
Amendment 66 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Council, in the absence of UN Security Council sanctions, to cooperate with othernon-EU sanctioning states, to share information and coordinate action in order to ensure the widest possibl, to work toward a common list of individuals subject to asset freezes, travel bans, or other measures, and to coordinate action at international level to prevent sanctions evasions and to maximise the effectiveness and implementation of EU and other sanctions;
Amendment 93 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for coordinated cooperation between Member States and the Commission regarding the implementation of EU arms embargoes which are applied by each Member State;
Amendment 141 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the Council to respond in a substantive manner to the wishes and concerns expressed in formal communications from Parliament, particularly with respect to resolutions on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 142 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Calls on the Council to examine the effectiveness of its sanctions policies against certain abhorrent regimes, such as the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe and the military junta in Burma, and to introduce measures for their improvement including the necessary mechanisms for the wholehearted observation and enforcement thereof;
Amendment 20 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the urgent need for the international community to analyse whatre-examine the strategic and conceptual misjudgements have contributed tobasis of the current situationtrategy in Afghanistan, including an honest assessment of both the current military strategy and particular the strategy for civil reconstruction; concludemphasises that a major shift of strategytrengthening of political will and commitment 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 bynd that this should be followed up not only by a willingness to provide additional combat troops in the most difficult areas, unrestricted by national caveats, but also by urgent and reinforced civil reconstruction efforts, and if, as in the forward 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 Afghanistanas, in order to consolidate practical military gains and restore the confidence of the Afghan population on a long-term and sustainable basis;
Amendment 59 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
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7. Draws attention to the fact that the EUPOL mandate foresees the coordination of activities in reforms of the police and justice sectors , andission has yet to reach full strength more than ten months after being launched on 15 June 2007, and notes that even when fully deployed it will consist of only 195 personnel supervising high-level decisions in Kabul and provincial centres; takes account of the refore calls on the Council and the Commission to better co-ordinate their respective activities in order to make the EU’s policies more coherent and efficient; considers it equally important for cent statement by the Afghan Foreign Minister that at least 700 extra trainers are urgently needed in the country, and of the contribution this shortage has made to a situation in which mortality rates are significantly higher for the police than the army; points out that the German government has offered to increase its own contribution from 60 to 120 trainers if similar commitments are given by other EU to considerably increase the resources foreseen for EUPOL both in terms of personnel and financingcountries, but that no such commitments have been forthcoming; questions, therefore, the level of commitment to EUPOL amongst Member States and asks the Council to examine this situation as a matter of urgency;