44 Amendments of Ulrike LUNACEK related to 2013/2081(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the EU must defend its citizens' interestsand promote in the world in a determined manner, while always basing its action on the fundamental value its fundamental values and universal human rights standards on which the Union is founded;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. StressBelieves that this is the world the EU needs to understand today, and on the basis of which it should frame a new EU foreign policy to face these challenges; believes that in order to preserve and promote its values andin order to promote its founding values, universal human rights standards and to define its position on the global stage, the EU needs not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, first and foremost, to clearly define and implement its strategic objectives, making full use of the opportunities provided by the Lisbon Treaty; considers that the EU as a whole has an interest to develop a common vision which goes beyond individual member states' perceptions and historical experience; demands that the instrument of enhanced cooperation be used to secure greater capacity to act, and to overcome the serious problem of the veto principle within the Council;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. States that only by acting jointly or in unity do we have the strength to pursue our interestgoals and defend our valuefounding values which are based on universal human rights standards in this world, and that the Member States must therefore – more than in the past – demonstrate their preparedness and political will for collective, fast and effective action; affirms that the Member States must fulfil their contractual duty of loyalty towards the CFSP in both action and spirit, which is enshrined in the Treaty of Lisbon8 ;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. believes that the development of a European media culture is essential in order to bring the various national perceptions closer together and underlines the importance to further invest into common EU news channels such as Euronews and to make similar efforts in the area of the print press;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers, in this regard, of utmost importance to enhance cooperation, step up coordination and develop synergies with programmes and projects of EU Member States in third countries in order to improve the effectiveness of EU external action and cope with current budgetary restraints;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Regrets the informal repeated use of the veto power and the lack of a common position on priority issues that deal with and slow down the enlargement process as for the cases of Macedonia and Kosovo; stresses that this situation undermines the credibility and the effectiveness of the EU's action in the Western Balkans and calls on the Member States to act in the spirit of the Lisbon Treaty avoiding that narrow- minded national interests prevail on the global strategic approach of the Union;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of the CSDP, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency while respecting the specificity of each component of external action; believes that there should be closer coordination, under the VP/HR's leadership, of EU internal policies and Member States' policy choices in key areas such as connectivity, transport and energy, where these have clearly transnational implications;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Council and the VP/HR to respond to Parliament's recommendation on the 2013 review of the organisation and the functioning of the EEAS in order to ensure the further development of an appropriate and gender-balanced structure within the EEAS (with the participation of the relevant Commission services), in which geographic and thematic expertise are integrated and drive a comprehensive approach to policy planning, formulation and implementation;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a review of the infrastructure, distribution and staffing of EU delegations in order to ensure that the Union's efficiency, visibility and representation in third countries reflects our political ambitions and expected priorities; calls for such a review to be discussed with Parliament's competent committee, especially where the outcome requires any redistribution of resources or a decision to open or close delegations in third countries;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point 3
Paragraph 21 – point 3
· setting out a plan for making progress on important innovations of the Lisbon Treaty, in particular permanent structured cooperation on defence and an enhanced role and more resources for the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Strongly bBelieves that the USA is the EU's most important strategic partner notwithstanding diverging views on fundamental issues like the respect for international law, the fight against terrorism and the protection of civil liberties and personal data; urges the EU, therefore, to give clear political priority to deepening transatlantic relations at all levels and broadening them to include other transatlantic partners;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate closely with regard to the peaceful resolution of crises such as those in Iran, the transition process in the countries of the Arab Spring and the Middle East;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WelcomesTakes note of the announcement concerning the launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which could give the European and US economies an important boost and stimulate progress on other international agreements provided that health, social, labour and environmental standards are fully taken into account and all stakeholders, including consumers and public health organisations, are timely involved, informed and consulted during the negotiations; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council; notes that, in the meantime, continuing the practice of holding annual EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies in relation to threats and challenges of global relevance and the development of a common approach to emerging powers;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. CStresses that the recent whistleblowing disclosure about the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and PRISM programme including with the reported involvement of EU Member States and private European companies have deeply undermined the European confidence towards the US and raised fundamental privacy concerns across Europe; deplores these American spying activities on European governments and citizens and considers that in order to build trust it is necessary for the USA to make drastic changes to its data collection activities directed against the EU and its citizens:;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Reiterates its support for the Union's policy of critical engagement with Russia; considers Russia to be an important strategic partner and neighbour but takes the view that in order to build a genuine strategic partnership the fundamental values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law must be fully shared and respected; welcomes cooperation with Russia on important international issues, for instance with regard to Iran;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Deplores, in this regard, the adoption of several laws restricting freedom of expression, assembly and association notably the "Foreign Agents" law and federal and regional "anti- propaganda" laws targeting LGBT people and groups;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Regrets that the initial openings of the new Chinese leadership have not been followed through; deplores, in this respect, the issuing of "Document n.9" to Communist party cadres urging the party to eradicate seven subversive perils including, inter alia, "Western constitutional democracy", the universal values of human rights and the notion of media independence and civic participation;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability and security in the swiftly changing international environment, and that belonging to the European Union continues to offer the perspective of socio-economic development; takes the view that enlargement is in the EU's long-term strategic interest, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets and needs to take into account the EU's capacity as well as the genuine commitment of those countries on the path to EU accession to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Welcomes the agreement on telecommunications and energy between Serbia and Kosovo reached during the 16th round of negotiations brokered by the VP/HR; calls, nevertheless, for more efforts to overcome the remaining obstacles in the region in order to revitalise the enlargement process making it more transparent and accountable to the public opinions of both the EU Member States and the candidate countries; stresses the importance of overcoming the present stalemate with Turkey going beyond the positive agenda and opening the crucial chapters on civil liberties and human rights that can trigger the necessary required political reforms;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44 a. Expresses its deep concern at the increasing pressure exerted by Russia on our common neighbours in view of the Vilnius summit; calls on Moscow to refrain from retaliatory acts and measures that weaken and undermine the sovereignty of the Eastern Partnership countries, including the misuse of frozen conflicts, and cooperate with the Union to develop synergies that could benefit all the citizens of our common neighbourhood;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45 a. Regrets Armenia's decision to move away from its trade and economic integration in the EU; deplores, in this regard, that this choice was made without both a fully-fledged parliamentary scrutiny and an open and transparent debate in the Armenian society; deplores, furthermore, the attacks on civic activists demonstrating in favour of European integration and calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Calls for the principles underlying the new ENP approach, as set out by the VP/HR and the Commission in the relevant joint communications9 [1], in particular the «'more-for-more»', differentiation and mutual accountability principles and the «'partnership with society»', to be fully operational and for Union assistance to be fully aligned to this new approach in order to effectively support partner countries' efforts in building a deep and sustainable democracy; recalls that the incentive- based approach relies on the possibility of "less for less" for those ENP countries that show no will to undertake the agreed reforms;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46 a. 46a (new). Reiterates its call for the EU to play a more active role in the resolution of the Western Sahara conflict, which represents currently an insurmountable obstacle to the full development of good-neighbourly relations in the Maghreb;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48 a. Is concerned by substantial difficulties encountered by South Mediterranean countries in addressing their democratic transition challenges;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces; stresses that the EU should not take sides and welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression; urges the military and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue, regrets the military coup of 3 July 2013 and the country's further deviation from its democratisation course; condemns the brutal clampdown on the Muslim Brotherhood supporters by the Egyptian military and the failure of the Brotherhood leadership to prevent a number of its supporters from committing acts of violence against security forces and the Coptic community; stresses that the EU should make clear that a return to an authoritarian security regime in Egypt is unacceptable and to support any genuine efforts of the Egyptian government towards a democratic transition process; welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression and calls for the immediate suspension of all arms export and security assistance to Egyptian security forces; urges the military and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue and to curb the incendiary rhetoric and to commit to peaceful political expression; calls for an immediate lifting of the state of emergency, the release of all political prisoners, including ousted President Morsi, and calls for an inclusive political agreement and constitutional process and for power to be transferrreturned to democratically elected leadercivilian authorities as soon as possible;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Considers regrettable the lifting of the EU's arms embargo on Syria, as it is a dangerous step towards the re- nationalisation of EU foreign policy; condemns the tragic and ongoing bloodshed in Syria, which has already had a devastating humanitarian impact, including on neighbouring countries, in particular Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey; calls for the immediate and full investigation by the UN of the horrific chemical weapons attack of 21 August 2013 and for a united and strong international response; underlines the urgency ofcalls on the EU to actively support efforts to conveninge the Geneva II talks in order to initiate a political solution and bring an end to the deadly spiral of violence and the mass human rights violations, and promote a democratic transition in Syria; calls on the EU Member States to show solidarity and to provide help to the refugees from Syria by invoking the EU-wide temporary protection regime;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Notes that preparations for theCalls on the upcoming Fourth EU- Africa Summit in 2014 afford an opportunity to move beyond institutional capacity-building at continental level and towards the establishment of ato focus on political partnership for peace, security and, sustainable socio- economic development, fight against illicit financial flow from Africa, including at the regional and sub- regional level;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Underlines the importance of the EU strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region as a key means ofone of the strategy to addressing the complexity of the security and development challenges affecting these regions, which span the breadth of Africa;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Recalls that the longer-term stability, security and territorial integrity of these two regions require not only the defeating of violent radical extremists and those trafficking in arms, drugs ansustainable economic development, access to resources, redistribution of wealth through government budget, and building accountable and democratic government to not only to provide job to the unemployed youth, raise the standard of living of the impoverished people,ulation but also the promotion of reconciliation and alternatives to illegal activities for impoverished people and unemployed youthdefeat the instrumentalisation of religion or ethnic tension and to dismantle criminal organisations who are trafficking in arms, drugs and human beings, especially women;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential in tackling regional issues, facilitating dialogue, developing good- neighbourly relations; calls for the EU's engagement in this region to be linked to progress on democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio- economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption, but is at the same time mindful of the EU's strategic interestgoals;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Underlines also the importance of the EU's dialogue with Central Asian countries on regional environmental and security matters, in particular as regards the management of water resources and the situation in Afghanistan after 2014;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. Is deeply concerned about the continued violence in Afghanistan; urges the Afghan Government to prepare for taking over full responsibility after the withdrawal of international forces from 2014future of Afghanistan and expresses its solidarity with the population which continues to suffer under decades of conflict; calls on the High Representative and the member states to start an honest analysis about the errors which have been committed since the intervention in Afghanistan in 2001, urges to set up an independent committee of inquiry with international and Afghan experts to assess the damage and to establish the 'Lessons Learnt' on how to achieve development for poor, conflict affected countries with little governing capacities in the future; calls for the Member States to gear up to support the military and civilian capacity-building of the Afghan Government and its National Security Forces in order to create stability and security as a prerequisite for development, avoiding the creation of a vacuum once the country assumes full responsibility for its own security after 2014;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63 a. Comments the work of the Independent Joint Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) notably on the Kabul Bank 'Ponsi' scheme and condemns the large amounts of funds which have been transferred without proper accountability nor concern for the longterm effects into the hands of criminals, militias and government agents at all levels, transforming the country into a narco-state with mafialike structures which are extremely difficult to reverse;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Calls for the EU to have a greater presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus beyond China, India and Japan; underlines the new perspective for EU- ASEAN relations after the democratic changes in Myanmar; regards the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to strengthen the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-EU enhanced partnership as a relevant step; also regards the Treaty of Amity as a chance to deepen cooperation and looks forward to tangible outcomes in this respect;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
Paragraph 69
69. Recalls the first EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in June 2012 and the commitment to constructive discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation and shared views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including more proactive engagement in favour of a pluralistic society as an essential element in the fight against terrorism; calls upon the VP/HR to update Parliament on follow- up to that strategic dialogue and preparations for the next one, which should take place in Brussels in 2013;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
73. Notes that recent crises have highlighted the growcontinuing inability of the UN Security Council to act in response to serious threats to international peace and security, on account of its structures and working methods;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Calls for the EU and its Member States to cooperate with partners in strengthening the role of regional organisations in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution; stresses the need to work with partners in ensuring that the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept focuses on prevention, protection and post- conflict reconstruction; recalls its recommendation to adopt an interinstitutional EU 'Consensus on R2P' and expects the EEAS to start consultations to this end; underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities, including through collaboration between the EU and the UN;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; urges NATO to strictly limit the development of a civilian capability in order to avoid duplication with existing EU structures and capabilities; calls for an urgent political solution to the blockage on cooperation under the Berlin Plus arrangements, which are holding back the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate more effectively;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 a (new)
Paragraph 77 a (new)
77 a. Stresses the need to regulate on EU level the sale, supply, transfer or export to third countries of equipment or software intended primarily for monitoring or interception of the Internet and of telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks and the provision of assistance to install, operate or update such equipment or software; stresses the urgent need to prevent European companies from exporting such dual-use items to non-democratic, authoritarian and repressive regimes;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Reiterates its call on the VP/HR to take stock of the effectiveness of the EU's Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction as well as its policies for tackling conventional weapons, including arms exports and dual-use items and technology;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Welcomes the EU's coordinated approach during the negotiation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which resulted in a successful outcome; calls on the Member States to ratify the Treaty expeditiously so that it can enter into force, following the consent of Parliament; calls for competence in respect of the rules governing arms exports and of equipment or software intended primarily for monitoring or interception of the Internet and of telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks to be fully transferred to the EU;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Expresses concern at the lack of progress in negotiations between the EU 3-plus-3 and Iran on nuclear non- proliferation and warns against the risks for regional and global security if the negotiations should fail; supports the EU, the USA, Russia and China in the objective of pursuingWelcomes the gestures of goodwill by the new Iranian President Rohani; strongly urges the EU 3-plus-3 and Iran to seize the occasion for a restart of the negotiations on nuclear non- proliferation and believes, therefore, that if Iran continues to refuse to curb its nuclear programme voluntarily, the EU 3- plus-3 parties should consider additional sanctionswarns against the risks for regional and global security if negotiations should fail; calls on the new Iranian Government to cooperate with the international community quickly and constructively;