Activities of Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK related to 2017/2271(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
State of EU-US relations (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the state of EU-US relations PDF (377 KB) DOC (81 KB)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU-US partnership is based on strong political, cultural, economic and historic links, on shared values such as freedom, democracy, promoting peace and stability, human rights and the rule of law, and on common goals, such as prosperity, security, open and integrated economies, social progress and inclusiveness, sustainable development and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and whereas both the US and the EU are democracies under the rule of law with functioning systems of checks and balances;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas in a global, complex and increasingly multipolar world, the EU and the US should continue to playmust play leading, key, constructive roles by strengthening international law and jointly addressing regional conflicts and global challenges;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU remains fully committed to multilateralism and the promotion of shared values, and the protection and promotion of human rights;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
An overarching framework based on shared values
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls and insists that the longstanding EU-US partnership is based on jointly sharing and promoting together common values including freedom, rule of law, peace, democracy, equality, market economy, social justice and respect for human rights, including minority rights, as well as collective security, and encourages the strongest possible relationship between the EU and the United States in order to fulfil these objectives;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the EU-US relationship is the fundamental guarantor for global stability and has been the cornerstone of our efforts to ensure peace and stability for our societies since the end of the Second World War, and stronger multilateral economic cooperation and trade; believes that the ‘America first’ policy will harm the interests of both the EU and the US and may have wider implications for global stability;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Regrets the long delay in appointing a new US Ambassador to the European Union but welcomes that a nomination for the post has been made and is awaiting confirmation by the US Senate;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the VP/HR, the Council, the Commission and the EU Member States to enhance their coordination of EU policy vis-à-vis the US administration, so as to send out a convincing message that the EU is a coherent and effective international player;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that security is multi- faceted and intertwined and that its definition not only covers military but also environmental, energy, trade, cyber and communications, health, development, humanitarian, etc. aspects; therefore underlines that a transatlantic trade agreement, balanced and mutually beneficial, would have an impact that would go far beyond trade and economic aspects; insists that security issues should be tackled jointly through a broad approach; in this context, is concerned about budget cut decisions, for example the cuts on state building in Afghanistan and the 50 % US budget cut to development aid in Africa, as well as the threat to cut US contributions to United Nations aid programmes;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need for a common approach to regulating digital platforms and to increasing their accountability, including in the area of the use of personal data;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that an important part of strengthening EU-US counter-terrorism efforts includes the protection of critical infrastructure as well as a comprehensive approach to fighting terrorism, also via coordination in global forums, and the swift and more effective exchange of information;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls thatEncourages further enhanced cooperation regarding the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing is crucial;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the strategic focus and invites the US to be involved in further joint efforts in the Western Balkans, building on its support for the region over the last two decades;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates that we have shared interests in Africa where we must intensify our support for good governance, democracy, human rights and security issues, and the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts via diplomatic means;