4 Amendments of Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK related to 2010/2124(INI)
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EU from becoming dependent for its 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 common 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; expresses its dissatisfaction with insufficient determination of the Commission to facilitate the construction of the Nabucco pipeline or other viable southern corridor alternatives such as Whitestream; regrets that the Member States are actively engaged in supporting initiatives which in reality are concurrent to efforts aimed at securing and diversifying sources of energy supply;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. BCongratulates NATO 's adoption of its new ambitious Strategic Concept, which reaffirms the allied commitment for collective defence as well as efforts to stabilize security crisis situations out of area, in particular in Afghanistan; believes that the EU should take advantage of theits adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible; is of the view that in order to avoid duplication of efforts, a clear and reasonable division of labour is necessary between the two organisations, where NATO, which possesses the necessary infrastructure and expertise, would be responsible for military dimension of security, and the EU would bring its valued civilian capability and expertise;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that the EU's approach towards Russia, including in the negotiations on a new EU-Russia Agreement, is coherent and driven by a commitment to the values of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, including international law; stresses the importance of the Partnership for Modernisation in this context; underlines at the same time the need for a reinvigorated partnership with Russia, based on mutual respect and reciprocity, on the issues of the fight against terrorism, energy security and supply, climate change, disarmament, conflict prevention and nuclear non- proliferation, including with reference to Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East, in pursuit of the goal of strengthening global security and stability; takes the view that cooperation on such issues should form the basis for the new EU-Russia Agreement, and therefore looks forward to speedy progress in the current negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement that is expected substantially to enhance EU- Russia relations; calls on the VP/HR to step up efforts to achieve Russian implementation of the Six Point Agreement in Georgia, as well as to achieve an ultimate solution of this conflict, with respect to the territorial integrity of Georgia;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Welcomes the steps taken by both sides of the Taiwan Strait, which resulted in the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) and an agreement on intellectual property rights in June 2010; given that the expansion of cross-strait economic relations is in the interest of both sides and of the EU, strongly supports the enhancement of EU-Taiwan economic ties and the signing of an EU-Taiwan Economic Cooperation Agreement; reiterates its firm view to support Taiwan's meaningful participation as an observer in relevant international organizations and activities, such as UNFCCC, WHO and ICAO;