14 Amendments of Marietje SCHAAKE related to 2016/2067(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus prevensometimes complicating a more common approach;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare tot acts have increasingly taken place in European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that while the changed security environment calls for a more robust CSDP, it is crucial that the larger aim of both foreign and security policy remains to strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law outside the EU's borders, since this is the only way to find sustainable solutions to crisis, conflict and threats to the EU; Notes that this also means that CSDP must be complemented by the EU's other foreign policy instruments, such as trade policy, development assistance and humanitarian aid;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that preserving the availability and integrity of the networks and infrastructure of the open global internet, and the confidentiality of the information contained therein, is the most significant goal of the EU’s cybersecurity policy; notes that the EU has a special responsibility to prioritise this form of cybersecurity over national security approaches that might weaken the core infrastructure of the open global internet;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes, however, that strategy documents themselves are not enough and that clear and decisive commitment from European Member States will be the key to finally realising an effective and robust CSDP; deplores that such commitment has been lacking in the past, leading to an erosion of the EU’s role as a strong global player;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable, while at the same time increasing the oversight capacities over the sharing of intelligence;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equipped to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V; stresses that the increased blurring of external and internal threats and the hybrid nature of these threats, makes strong cooperation ever more necessary, including good communications between the relevant parties and concrete divisions of responsibilities;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes in this regard the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that all Member States have difficulty to maintain a very broad range of fully operational defensive capabilities, mostly because of financial constraints; calls therefore for more coordination and clearer choices about which capabilities to maintain, so that Member States can specialise in certain capabilities;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Believes that interoperability is key if Member States forces are to be more compatible and integrated; stresses, therefore, that Member States must explore the possibility of joint procurement of defence resources; notes that the protectionist and closed nature of EU defensive markets makes this more difficult;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Encourages Member States to look for further avenues for joint purchase, maintenance and upkeep of forces and material; notes that it may be useful to look first at the pooling and sharing of non-lethal material, such as transport vehicles and aircraft, refuelling vehicles and aircraft and other support material;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that a revision and broadening of the Athena mechanism is needed to make sure that EU missions can be funded from collective funds instead of most of the costs falling to the individual participating Member States, thereby removing a potential hurdle for Member States to commit forces;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)