2 Amendments of Cătălin Sorin IVAN related to 2015/2114(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 1
1. Is deeply concerned by the spread of violent conflicts in its neighbourhood, notably in Ukraine, Syria, Iraq and Libya; stresses the need for a more comprehensive plan that calls for transparency regarding arms exports to states in conflict;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 4
4. Notes that EU Member States are major global arms exporters, accounting for EUR 36.7 billion in exports in 2013, of which EUR 26.7 billion is to non-EU countries; considers that the defence industry should aim to primarily ensure defence and security of EU Member States; is seriously concerned by the consequences for the security and defence of the EU caused by the transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology to third countries; notes that the export of arms to third countries can leave indirect, lasting effects on the social and economic domains of the European Union, such as the 2015 refugee crisis;