8 Amendments of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2015/2095(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the need for a holistic EU approach to migration which ensures coherence between its internal and external policies; calls for the adjustment of EU's working methods aiming at the coordination of its internal and external policy tools when dealing with the migration policy in the Mediterranean both at the technical and at the political levels;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that a comprehensive strategy for tackling the migration crisis in the Mediterranean should be a key element of the new EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy, the reinforcement of EU's crisis management capacities has to be a priority in the new strategy in order to contribute actively to the stabilisation of EU's neighbourhood;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the persistent instability and conflicts in the EU's neighbourhood have a serious impact on the mass influx of migrants and the refugees crisis in the region; believes that a genuine response to the migration crisis in the Mediterranean will come only from tackling the root causes, namely poverty, instability, state failure, wars, persecution, violations of human rights and natural disasters; considers that addressing the challenge of fragile states and a stronger focus on conflict prevention should be a central priority for EU's foreign and security policy;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Advocates broader and intensified EU cooperation with third countries of origin and transit, through bilateral agreements, in order to clamp down on smuggling and trafficking networks, to ensure capacity building in the fields of asylum systems and border control, to provide protection for people in need, to develop frameworks for regular migration and mobility, and to put into force a humane and effective return policy for irregular migrants; believes that the EU should develop a strategic and forward-looking approach to the migration crisis in the Mediterranean;
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to continue and reinforce EU's support to the neighbouring countries who are hosting most of the Syrian refugees namely Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the launch of the EUNAVFOR Med operation against smugglers and traffickers in the Mediterranean and supports the reinforcement of the management of the Union's external borders; stresses that a more assertive European presence in the Mediterranean is needed; insists, however, on the need for sustained, coordinated search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean to save lives and for an EU policy on asylum conceived in cooperation with the UN, subsidiary protection and temporary protection which fully comply with binding obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights and respect the non-refoulement principle;
Amendment 141 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that development assistance, according to the Policy Coherence for Development principles, plays a crucial role in tackling the root causes of migration; stresses the need for continuous EU support to international efforts towards poverty reduction, as well as to peace- building, promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, regional, political and economic stability, security and prosperity.;
Amendment 147 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the migration crisis in the Mediterranean can only be resolved through a sustained political will and coordination across EU institutions and Member States; considers that European resources should be used in a truly comprehensive and coherent approach to resolve the urgent problem of migration;