7 Amendments of Gabriel MATO related to 2020/2041(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Europe and Africa are in close geographical proximity, have strong historical, social and cultural ties and are being brought ever closer by the increase in trade and numerous shared challenges, which call for a continental- African approach and result- oriented use of EU resources;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the need to galvanise the EU’s relations with the countries of North Africa; laments the fact that 25 years on from the start of the Barcelona Process, the creation of an area of shared prosperity, stability and freedom with the southern neighbourhood countries has still not been completed;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the process of development on the African continent is of key importance for the prosperity, stability and security of both the EU and Africa; underscores the importance of promoting better living conditions for Africans, and of adopting policies targeting young people that stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that Africa is still undergoing the process of integration at regional, continental and international level and that as yet 54 African countries remain divided and diversifiedcontinue to differ greatly in areas of key strategic importance to the EU, such as meeting internationally recognised standards and practices in trade, human rights, sustainable development and positioning in international organisations;
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the importance of the upcoming EU-AU Summit scheduled for October 2020; trusts that this summit will adopt a new mutually-beneficial joint strategy which reflects the interests of both sides and strengthens the ties between the two continents;
Amendment 140 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Shares the opinion that the matter of the security of Africa should be transferred into the hands of Africans and that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of this ultimate goalis of great importance for the development of the continent and is primarily the responsibility of African countries themselves; considers that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of peace and overcoming the crises and conflicts on that continent through an integrated approach that harnesses all available tools, including support for developing African security and defence capabilities; urges the Council in this respect to swiftly approve the European Peace Facility; highlights also the need to enhance cooperation between the two continents in the field of public health and combating pandemics.