5 Amendments of Frank ENGEL related to 2017/2083(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the ties between the European Union (EU) and African countries are historic and their destinies are intimately linked; whereas the EU is Africa’s main partner in the fields of economic activity and trade, as well as development, humanitarian aid and security; whereas political, economic and social situations in Africa have evolved considerably in recent years, and whereas other international players take up a position in Africa by adopting different attitudes from those held in Europe with regard to their policy of support for African states;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU is a major guarantor oflong-standing partner for the security of the continent of Africa and whereas instability in Africa has a direct impact on stability in Europe;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European Union, the African Union and other international players present in Africa, particularly China, should engage in a multilateral partnership for the development and stability of the African continent;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas demographic trends will have to be taken into account, bearing in mind that by 2050 Africa is expected to, according to some estimates, Africa could have a population of 2.5 billion, most of them young people;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that for more than 10 years, China has been asserting and strengthening its presence in Africa by establishing itself as the main partner of a number of African States, in the areas of infrastructure and foreign trade; also notes that structured cooperation between the EU, AU, China and other partners present in Africa could create new impetus for development in Africa