Activities of Eduard KUKAN related to 2017/2271(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
State of EU-US relations (debate)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls and insists that the longstanding EU-US partnership is based on 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; stresses that the EU-US partnership is one of the main axes of cooperation in a globalised world;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
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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 willcould harm the interests of both the EU and the USand undermine cooperation between the EU and the US, as could protectionist measures in common trade; recalls EU's interest to cultivate long lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships based on shared understanding of values and principles, which prevail over short-term transactional gains;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the diverging views on addressing global issues and regional conflicts that have appeared since the election of President Trump; seeks clarity as to whether the transatlantic relationship, which was defined over decades, still has the samerecent years; expresses strong conviction on the importance of the transatlantic relationship and its present- day relevance today; stresses that the values-based overarching framework of our partnership is essential to securing the architecture of the global economy and security;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the high potential and the strategic interest of this partnership for both the US and the EU in aiming to achieve mutual prosperity and security and to strengthen a rules-based global order; calls for the fostering of our dialogue and engagement on all aspects of this partnership; highlights that our decisions and actions have an impact on the global economy and security architecture and therefore should lead by example, and the interests of both partners;
Amendment 117 #
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 cooperation and 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 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that a structured dialogue on foreign policy at transatlantic level, involving also the EP and the US Congress, is key to the transatlantic architecture and calls for an expansion of the foreign policy scope of the EU-US dialogue; underlines the importance of continued and intensified engagement of both the US Senate and House of Representatives and the European Parliament;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the ongoing and uninterrupted work of the TLD in fostering EU-US relations through parliamentary dialogue and coordination on issues of common interest, such as global security, international trade, rule of law in third countries;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that both in the EU and the US, our societies are strong because they are built on a plurality of actors, including among others our governments, parliaments, various political institutions, civil society organisations, media and religious groups; highlights that we should foster links across the Atlantic to promote the merits and importance of our transatlantic partnership, including by allocating appropriate funding, at different levels and not only focusing onthroughout both the EastU and West Coaststhe US;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that both in the EU and the US, our societies are strong because they are, anchored in liberal democracy, built on a plurality of actors, including among others our governments, parliaments, various political institutions, civil society organisations, media and religious groups; highlights that we should foster links across the Atlantic to promote the merits of our transatlantic partnership, including by allocating appropriate funding, at different levels and not only focusing on the East and West Coasts;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Insists that the EU and the US should continue playing key constructive roles by jointly addressing regional conflicts and global challenges; recalls the importance of multilateralism in tackling global issues and insists that these should be addressed in the relevant international forums; is therefore concerned that recent unilateral decisions of the US – disengagement from key international agreements, disenrollment from international forums and the fomenting of trade tensions – may diverge from these common values and put strain on the relationship;
Amendment 240 #
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 explore the option to strengthen the cooperation in data exchange;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the EU is committed to strengthening the prosperity, stability, resilience and security of its neighbours first hand through non-military means, notably through the implementation of association agreements in the EU Neighbourhood; calls for coordinated approach and support to the reform processes in this countries;
Amendment 269 #
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; acknowledges the support of the US to the enlargement process, which is coupled with substantive reforms in the candidate and potential candidate countries; calls on enhanced cooperation on security issues in the region;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. CRecalls that both the EU and the US are observing sanctions against Russia; calls on the EU and the US to play a more active and effective role in the resolution of the conflict on Ukraine’s territory and to support all efforts for a lasting peaceful solution which respects the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls that the international order is based on respecting international agreements; reiterates its commitment to international laws and universal values, and in particular nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful resolution of disputes; underlines that the consistency of our nuclear non-proliferation strategy is key for our credibility as a key global player and negotiator;
Amendment 355 #
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, economic governance and security issues;