Activities of Eduard KUKAN related to 2018/2116(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the scope and mandate for EU Special Representatives PDF (174 KB) DOC (59 KB)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in the case of EUSRs appointed with mandates for specific countries, their ‘double-hatting’ with the Head of the EU Delegation there has contributed to the coherence and efficiency of the EU’s presence abroad; whereas, however, the deployment of further country-specific EUSRs now appears obsoleteeeds to be consistent with the EU external action strategies, given the strengthening of the EU Delegations via the Lisbon Treaty, through which they acquired responsibility for coordination of all EU action on the ground, including CFSP policies;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas EUSRs proved to be useful especially in conducting high-level political dialogues and capacity to reach high-level partners in very sensitive political environments;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas EUSR's are selected from within individuals previously holding senior diplomatic or political office in their country or within international organisations, they enjoy a substantial degree of flexibility and discretion in how their mandate is executed, which can be conducive to reaching set goals, implementing strategies and providing added value to EU;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the key role of EUSR's is to contribute to the unity, consistency, coherence and effectiveness of EU external action and representation; they demonstrate the EU's interest in a given country, region or thematic area and strengthen its visibility, and contribute to the implementation of a given EU strategy or policy towards the mandated country, region or thematic issue;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
b. to ensure that EUSRs are only appointed if there is a clear added value in using this instrument, i.e. if their tasks cannot be efficiently fulfilled by existing structures within the EEAS, including by EU Delegations, or within the Commission; also to ensure that EUSRs are primarily used to step up EU efforts in conflict prevention and resolution and implementation of the EU country or regional strategies, or to advance EU policy objectives in specific thematic fields within the remit of external relations; and to avoid a proliferation of EUSRs and fragmentation of their mandates;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
d. to reinforce the assets that constitute the added value of the EUSR – legitimacy built on the backing of the VP/HR and the Member States, country/regional/thematic responsibilities, political weight, flexibility and providing a face for EU diplomatic action;
Amendment 42 #
e. to permit an adequate length of mandate that creates a perspective enabling the hiring of qualified senior staff and allows for implementation of the mandate as well as confidence-building with partners, establishing networks and influencing processes; to ensure regular review in line with developments in the country/region or subject concerned and also allow for prolongation of the mandate if required by circumstances;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Point e a (new)
Point e a (new)
ea. to contribute to implementation of an EU policy or strategy towards the mandated area and contribute to the formulation or revision of strategies or policies;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Point j a (new)
Point j a (new)
ja. to provide more openly accessible information and justification on selected candidates;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Point l
Point l
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Point p
Point p
p. taking into consideration that the European Parliament is co-legislator of the civilian part of the CFSP budget, which is administered by FPI, to reinforce ties with the European Parliament by sharing information on a regular basis about the EUSRs’ work and achievements and the challenges they face, through regular meetings and exchanges of views between EUSRs and the EP and by systematic sharing with the EP of reports sent by EUSRs to the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and the EEAS;