6 Amendments of Elena BĂSESCU related to 2013/2170(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the latest phase in the deployment of NATO’s anti-missile shield (AMS), which aims to annihilate ballistic missiles before they reach their targets in the final stage of their trajectory upon re- entry into the atmosphere, will face greater restrictions than was previously anticipated. It will provide protection to key NATO assets, but contrary to previous plans, it will not, in its current form, provide sufficient coverage for the whole European population from the limited number of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in existence. This unforeseen development has raised support for a European AMS which would supplement NATO’s system; nevertheless, considers that the current system is a major step forward in ensuring the protection of EU territory against ICBMs;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Proposes that should the AMS turn out to be a feasible and cost-effective means of reducing the risk of a nuclear attack, the European Union should consider its development and construction, preferably at European level by complementing the current NATO project;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Russia has expressed its willingness to participate in the development of the AMS; points out, on the other hand, that if Russia does not participate in the AMS for Europe, it will most likely react and develop countermeasures to balance the altered strategic landscape;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Argues that the EU, in cooperation with NATO and possibly with Russiaother countries, is capable of pooling resources and developing the AMS, thereby defending Europe against potential attacks from ‘rogue’ states or other state-like actors; points out that this approach would likely benefit all those involved;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Argues that European anti-missile defence would require complex institutional arrangements that are currently not in existence; calls for a credible plan for an institutional framework in which the EU, NATO and non-NATO countries and Russia could work together;