Activities of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2015/2272(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The EU in a changing global environment - a more connected, contested and complex world (debate) FR
Amendments (19)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 17 December 2015 on the Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2014 and the European Union's policy on the matter,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the EU Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy as adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council on 25 June 2012,
Amendment 18 #
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 global actor; whereas the EU Global Strategy on foreign and security policy must pave the way for this development by defining a political level of ambition of the EU as an international actor;
Amendment 44 #
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 strong solidarity between Member States;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU global strategy on foreign and security policy should fix a limited number of priorities and specify clear actions to be taken in these different areas of priority; whereas it is essential that sufficient resources are allocated to the implementation of the strategy, as EU needs to have the means of its ambition;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU global strategy should define clearly the responsibilities of each EU institution in the implementation of those guidelines with a clear allocation of tasks; whereas the EU Member States have a crucial role to play in endorsing and implementing the strategy;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reminds the EU's commitment to develop a Common Foreign and Security Policy guided by the principles of democracy, rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms and calls on the EU and its Member States to enhance their efforts to effectively place these values at the heart of their relations with the wider world;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that the Transatlantic Partnership, based on strong political, cultural, economic and historical links, on shared values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and on common goals, remains a cornerstone of our security;
Amendment 106 #
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 anshould take greater responsibility for their own security and territorial defence by putting the focus on preventive action and rapid reaction. Calls on the EU and the Member States, therefore, 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;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the vital importance of strengthening EU-NATO cooperation, and supports the establishment of European forces which complement NATO in territorial defence and are able to conduct intervention operations autonomously beyond the EU’s borders; recalls that the military contributions should be based on the principle of solidarity among EU Member States;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for the EU to put a greater focus on conflict prevention and the drivers of fragility in the neighbourhood; recalls that the EU Special Representatives, as well as EU delegations, should play a crucial role in collecting information on the ground and coordinating all EU instruments in a specific region;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Considers that the EU should maintain at all times a coherent and consistent engagement both in its Eastern and Southern neighbourhood;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Underlines that EU-Russia relations must be based on respect for international law; stresses that a resumption of cooperation should only be envisaged if Russia respects the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, including Crimea, fully implements the Minsk Agreements and refrains from destabilising military and security activities at the EU Member States' borders;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that inclusive multilateral diplomacy under the leadership of the VP/HR is a crucial tool in conflict resolution in the neighbourhood; believes that more links and synergies need to be made between diplomacy and home affairs; reiterates the importance of tackling the root causes of instability in the neighbourhood by defining clearly the role of the EU in the international efforts to end the Syrian conflict, supporting governance reforms in the MENA region and setting up a comprehensive regional strategy;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for a reinforced economic and security support of the countries in the Southern neighbourhood that are under severe pressure from the regional crises namely Lebanon, Jordan and Tunisia;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU should be a constructive and resilient global actor with a regional focus and aspire to be a ‘rule- maker’, establishing and reinforcing efficient multilateral global governance;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU institutions and Member States to pursue the comprehensive / joined-up / integral approach in their external action and to take account of the inextricable link between internal and external security; in this regards, calls on the EU to focus more on building synergies between security, development, trade, human rights and democracy promotion activities and EU external action;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that in order to attain the above objectives, the EU must deepen its partnerships with other global and regional actors and its partnerships with non-state actors and civil society; stresses that the EU must strengthen its relationship with its strategic partners in order to cope with a changing and challenging international environment; points out that a revitalization of the strategic partnerships, seeking to transform them into an effective foreign policy instrument, should be a priority for the EU;
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. EmphasiseRecalls that the European Parliament is the Parliament of the EU anda key partner of the VP/HR in shaping thate EU action should's external relations and addressing the current challenges, including bey monitored and followed up in this contexting EU foreign policy actions;