7 Amendments of Eduard KUKAN related to 2016/2238(INI)
Amendment 36 #
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, providing military technology and participation in post- conflict reconstruction;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the importance of parliamentary oversight over state use of PSCs by Member States;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the EU makes use of Private Security Companies abroad to guard its delegations and staff and to support its civilian and military CSDP missions; notes that their use thus directly contributes to the EU's reputation and perception by third parties; stresses that their services fill capacity gaps that the EU would otherwise have difficulties in tackling; demands that the Commission and the Council produce an overview of where, when and for what reason Private Security Companies have been employed in support of EU missions;
Amendment 151 #
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 and thus offering greater legal clarity; 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 ;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes, however, that the evaluation of the performance of PSCs is hampered by the lack of consistent reporting about their use by both EU institutions and Member States’' governments; encourages Member States and EU institutions to provide this information more consistently and in a transparent manner to allow for a proper assessment of the use of PSCs by their respective budgetary authorities;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the transnational nature of PCSCs and, in particular, their activities in areas of the world affected by crisis often leads to jurisdictional gaps 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; calls for a clear legal framework which defines the area of activity of PSCs;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges, therefore, that the EU and its Member States use their status in the Montreux Document Forum to insist upon regular reviews of the state of implementation of the Montreux Document’'s recommendations for good practice by its participants; urges the Member States that have not yet done so to join the Montreux document as soon as possible; encourages Member States to engage in sharing best practices;