Activities of Liisa JAAKONSAARI related to 2015/2272(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The EU in a changing global environment - a more connected, contested and complex world (debate) FI
Amendments (24)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 17 December 2015 on arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas many present and future challenges and threats to the EU are complex and will come from inside just as much as from outside the common borders; whereas a stronger political will for resolute common action on the part of the EU and its Member States is needed in order to respond effectively to these challenges, to safeguard the EU’s values and societal model and to be a stronger and more strategic global actor; whereas the EU Global Strategy on foreign and security policy must pave the way for this development;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the threats identified in the 2003 European Security Strategy – terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, regional conflicts, state failure, spread of epidemics, and organised crime – remain for the most part relevant; whereas today the EU is faced with a number of additional challenges, such as the attempts by revisionist powers to redraw borders by force and challenge rules-based global order, climate change, major migratory flows,uncontrolled spread of weapons and arms stockpiling, climate change, antimicrobial resistance, major migratory flows, rise of inequality and political extremism and cyber and hybrid warfare and threats;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Europe's security architecture has been based on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); whereas the EU is a key player in the OSCE;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU supports a comprehensive and cooperative approach to security;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a swift and efficient response to threats on the part of the EU requires that interinstitutional barriers be overcome and silo mentalities broken down and sufficient and flexible budgetary resources are allocated to support the achievement of the EU's interests;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the comprehensive approach and the consistent and coordinated use of the EU’s external and internal policy instruments should be at the core of the new strategy; whereas EU arms exports cannot be considered in the direct security interests of the EU and the Common Position 2008/944/CFSP should be taken into account in the context of developing a n EU Global Strategy;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas human security has to be at the heart of the EU Global Strategy and the gender perspective to security and the UN Resolution 1325 needs to be fully taken into account;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the new strategy has to be in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the primary objective of the EU must be to guarantee the security and well-being of its citizens and of its territory while safeguarding its values and societal model and pursuing its fundamental interests as well as eradicating poverty and advancing sustainable development and solidarity globally. The EU must therefore ensure both its internal and its external solidarity and resilience, its capacity to anticipate, pre-empt and resolve predictable challenges and threats and to be prepared to take swift action on unpredictable threats, and its capacity to recover from various types of challenges or attack, as well as safeguarding our fundamental values, rights and freedoms as well as the security of supply of energy and raw materials;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises the importance of a fully comprehensive and cooperative approach to security; calls in this regard on the EU to work for a strengthened OSCE and the reinvigoration of the role of the OSCE in order to make better use of all OSCE instruments and policies;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that in future the EU and its Members States will have to rely less on the United States and take greater responsibility for their own security and territorial defence.; perceives the need for a renewed commitment and concerted effort to provide political impetus to our common security concept on the basis of the OSCE; Calls on the EU and theits Member States, therefore, to link on to such positive initiatives that seek to forward dialogue on wider European security within the framework of the OSCE; Calls on the EU and the Member States to improve their strategic autonomy regarding defence capabilities and capacities, in order to be prepared to respond to the broad spectrum of civilian and military threats and risks, in full complementarity with NATO, while respecting human rights and European values; notes that the EU Battlegroups reached full operational capability in 2007 and calls for the strengthening of the EU's ability to deploy capabilities effectively and rapidly;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the Commission's report on the European Union in a changing global environment predicts that humanitarian crises will become the 'new normal'; notes that the EU has to be prepared to respond to this new situation;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the EU in consequence to enhance coherent and structured cooperation on defence research, the industrial base and cyber defence through pooling and sharing, in order to use defence budgets more efficiently, however, in this context stresses the legally binding framework of the Common Position on arms exports 2008/944/CFSP. The European Defence Agency’s role needs to be strengthened and its resources increased to enable it to act more effectively. Member States should take more responsibility for building European capabilities and increase their military research expenditure through the EDA. Furthermore, a true European intelligence and forecasting capacity needs to be developed, which also requires a sufficient allocation of funds;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that arms export controls are an integral part of EU foreign and security policy and must be guided by the principles enshrined in Article 21 TEU, notably the promotion of democracy and the rule of law and the preservation of peace, prevention of conflicts and strengthening of international security; recalls that it is crucial to ensure coherence between arms exports and the credibility of the EU as a global human rights advocate; is deeply convinced that a more effective implementation of the eight criteria of the Common Position would represent an important contribution to the development of the EU Global Strategy;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to assess the impact of EU exports of arms, surveillance technology and dual use technology to third countries on the EU's security landscape and on the effectiveness of the EU's foreign policy including humanitarian and development policy efforts;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls on the Member States to respect the Common Position on arms exports and to cease arms trade with third countries who do not fulfil the criterion listed;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that in order to gain more credibility as a global security and foreign policy actor, the EU should take greater responsibility and focus on filling the security vacuum in its neighbourhood and among our neighbours’ neighbours; however, also recognizes the role of EU arms transfers to states in conflict which may have contributed to these conflicts;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a long-term strategy and sustainable management of asylum and migration policies on the basis of common principles and solidarity and with due regard to human rights and human security; in this context, asks the Commission to propose effective and sustainable solutions; believes that in this regard the EU should promote a more practical and comprehensive approach to assistance in Africa;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for Members States to honour the commitment of using 0,7 % of GDP towards development aid;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises that enhancing cooperation with global and regional actors on global threats and challenges is necessary in order to achieve a global rules-based order; believes that pairing up on specific sectoral issues with interested regional actors allows European values to be shared and contributes to growth and development; notes that establishing closer relationships with non- state actors and civil society is also necessary and that the way the EU builds and defines partnerships needs to be reviewed;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Union’s prosperity is determined by its capacity to stay competitive and to profit from a high- paced global economy. The EU must use all its policy tools in a coherent manner to create favourable external conditions for the sustainable growth of the European economy. The EU must be an engaged and active actor, promoting free and fair trade and investment, secure trade channels and increased market access throughout the world, and safeguarding the stability of the global financial system;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the EU must continue and reinforce its efforts to promote economic development and resilience in its neighbourhood and in regions that are critical to EU interests; notes that fair trade is essential for building peace and interdependence and the EU should use the available trade tools to promote the economic development of its neighbours and other partners with due account to working towards reducing inequality;