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18 Amendments of Takis HADJIGEORGIOU related to 2016/0207(COD)

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
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The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal;

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Supporting ~~security sector actors, including the military under exceptional circumstances,~~public or governmental as well as civil non- governmental sector actors in third countries in a conflict prevention, crisis management or stabilisation context is essential to ensure appropriate conditions for poverty eradication and development. Those actions are particularly necessary to ensure the protection and support of civilian populations in the areas affected by conflict, crises or fragility. Good governance and effective democratic control and civilian oversight of the security system, including the military, as well as compliance with human rights and the rule of law principles are essential attributes of a well-functioning State in any context, and should be promoted through a ~~wider security sector reform~~greater use of civilian cooperation among the Union, the local and regional public or intergovernmental sector as well as NGOs, in order to provide support to third countries.

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The Council conclusions on Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) of 18 May 2015 called to explore options to enhance coherence and coordination between EU security and development actions, as well as to improve the delivery of capacity building in support of security and development, notably in terms of financing instruments.19 They also invited to develop an EU-wide strategic framework for Security Sector Reform, bringing together CSDP and all other relevant Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) tools as well as development cooperation instruments and freedom, security and justice actors. __________________ 19Foreign Affairs Council (Defence formation) conclusions on CSDP, document 8971/15 of 18 May 2015deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) Articles 209 and 212 of Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) both refer to Article 208 TFEU which clearly states that the "Union development cooperation policy shall have as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty. The Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries." Any subordination, therefore, of development aid and cooperation under security or defence policy is to be imperatively avoided, and consequently the external financing instruments concerning, including this instrument, are to be implemented in that spirit.

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)

(6b) In accordance with Article 41(2) TEU, operating expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications are not to be charged to the Union budget.

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a

(1) In Article 1(2) the following sub- paragraph is added: ‘Where Union assistance is provided to the security sector actors, this may also include military actors under exceptional circumstances as provided for in Article 3a, in particular in the context of a wider security sector reform process and/or capacity building in support of security and development in third countries, in line with the overarching objective of achieving sustainable development. ’deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – title

~~Capacity building in support of security and development~~deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 1

1. In order to contribute to sustainable development and in particular the achievement of stable, peaceful and inclusive societies, Union assistance under this Regulation may be used to ~~build the capacity of military actors in partner countries, under the exceptional circumstances~~prevent conflicts, ensure preparedness to address pre- and post-crisis situations and consolidate peace, guided by the principle of as s~~et out in paragraph 3 of this Article~~trict commitment to a purely civilian and non-military approach.

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 2

2. Assistance may cover in particular the provision of capacity building programmes in support of security and development, including training, mentoring and advice, as well as the provision of equipment, infrastructure improvements and provision of other services. any of the following measures: (a) support for civilian measures related to demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration (DDR), ad hoc tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions and mechanisms; (b) support for socio-economic measures to address the impact of displaced populations, including measures addressing the needs of host communities in a situation of critical situation or emerging conflict; (c) support of international, regional, state and non-governmental organisations, which undertake efforts in and promote confidence building, mediation, reconciliation and dialogue; (d) support for measures to address the impact on the civilian population of anti-personnel landmines, unexploded ordnance or explosive remnants of war and violent conflicts; (e) support for measures to combat the trade of small arms and light weapons in particular into conflict regions, including within the UN framework, and in close cooperation with civil society; (f) support for socio-economic measures to promote ownership, equitable and fair access to, and transparent management of natural resources; (g) support for measures to help to develop and organise civil society's participation in the political process, in particular measures to promote the participation of women.

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 3

3. Assistance pursuant to this Article shall only be provided: (a) by recourse to non-military actors to adequately reach Union objectives under this Regulation and the premise of the achievement of stable, peaceful and inclusive societies is denied by a serious threat to the existence of functioning State institutions, as well as to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, or State institutiondeleted where requirements can no longer cope with this serious threat; and (b) where a consensus exists between the country concerned and the international community and/or the European Union that the security sector, and in particular the military, are key for stability, peace and development, particularly in crises and fragile contexts and situations.t be met

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) ~~recurrent~~ military expenditure;

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 4 – point c

~~(c) training which is solely designed to contribute to the fighting capacity of the armed forces.~~deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 5

5. When designing and implementing measures pursuant to this Article, the Commission shall promote ownership by the partner country. It shall also develop the necessary elements and the good practices required for ensuring sustainability in the medium and long term and promote the rule of law and established international law principles.deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 6

~~6. The Commission shall establish appropriate risk assessment, monitoring and evaluation procedures for measures pursuant to this Article.~~deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 7 – paragraph 1

~~(3) In Article 7, paragraph (1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. Article 3, and to Article 3a as appropriate, shall be provided through except~~deleted Unional assistance ~~measures and interim response programmes. ’~~pursuant to

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 8 – paragraph 1

(4) In Article 8, paragraph (1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. constitute the general basis for the implementation of assistance pursuant to Articles 4 and 5, and to Article 3a as appropriate. Thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the Union and the partner countries or regions concerned. ’deleted Thematic strategy papers shall

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 10 – paragraph 1

(5) In Article 10, paragraph (1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. measures adopted under this Regulation in relation to the fight against terrorism and organised crime, as well as measures covered under Article 3a, are implemented in accordance with international law, including international humanitarian law. ’deleted The Commission shall ensure that

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET

Sabine LÖSING, Takis HADJIGEORGIOU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation No 230/2014
Article 13 – paragraph 1

~~(6) In paragraph 1 of Article 13: The number ‘2 338 719 000’ is replaced by ‘2 438 719 000’.~~deleted

2017/05/11
Committee: AFET