Activities of Nikolaos SALAVRAKOS related to 2012/2050(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) - Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the common foreign and security policy (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the Annual Report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy PDF (348 KB) DOC (243 KB)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. Whereas the challenge of energy security is to alleviate uncertainties that give rise to tensions between states and to reduce market inefficiencies that hamper the benefits of trade, both for suppliers and consumers;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes the view that, in order for the Union to be effective in delivering peace, security and socio-economic development to citizens in a highly competitive, changing and unpredictable international political order, it is important to focus the Union's limited resources on strategic priorities, starting from the challenges closer to home, particularly in the neighbourhood, and at the EU external borders, extending outwards in concentric circles, including where relevant the role and relative influence of regional organisations;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports the EU's strategies towards the Western Balkans promoting stabilisation and socio-economic modernisation of both individual countries and the region as a whole; notes with concern that political instability, institutional weaknesses and unresolved bilateral issues are hampering further progress of some countries towards EU integration; calls on the EU to resolve these issues prior to accession and in line with the provisions of the UN Charter, to maintain its central role in the region and to consider it a top priority;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its support for improving the accession process of the Western Balkans by making it more benchmark-driven, transparent and mutually accountable, with a view to achieving stability and security in the area; calls on the EU to continue to prioritise in its enlargement policy conditions such as constructive political dialogue, consolidation of the rule of law, including and good neighbourly relations, while also ensuring the freedom of expression, the effective fight against corruption and organised crime, enhancing the effectiveness and independence of the judiciary, improving administrative capacities and track records in enforcing acquis-related legislation, tackling inter- ethnic and inter-religious tensions, andensuring the proper handling of immigration flows, addressing of the situation of refugees and displaced persons as well as resolution ofnd resolving open bilateral issues;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers it essential, furthermore, for EU foreign policy towards a region with a recent history of inter-ethnic armed conflict to promote a climate of tolerance, good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation, including through more integrated education systems (intra- regional exchanges of students), scientific collaboration and innovation networks, tourism, trade, environmental protection and energy, as prerequisites for regional and European stability and as a means of facilitating reconciliation; and good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union and urges that a better balance be struck between pursuing market-oriented, on the one hand, and human and social approaches on the other in the EU’s response to the Arab Spring; calls, therefore, for a greater focus on employment, education, training and regional development in order to help alleviate the current social and economic crisis in these countries, and to provide the assistance needed to support the ongoing political reforms and social and economic development; considers it important to devise a new strategy with third countries for the proper handling of emigration flows and promoting stability in the region; underlines the importance of supporting institutional capacity-building, including for the parliaments of these countries, an independent judicial system, the strengthening of civil-society organisations and the formation of pluralist political parties within a secular system, the strengthening of good governance and effective public administration, along with job creation;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls Turkey's ambition to inspire and assist democratic transitions and socio- economic reforms in the southern neighbourhood; notes that participation of Turkish institutions and non-governmental organisations in ENP instruments would generate unique synergy effects, especially in areas such as institution-building and socio-economic and civil society development; believes that practical cooperation should be complemented with a structured dialogue between the EU and Turkey with a view to coordinating their respective neighbourhood policies; hopes that the conditions will improve for the opening of further chapters in the membership negotiations (e.g. ratification and implementation of the Ankara Protocol); recognises that the lack of cooperation in migration policy is having a negative impact, especially on Greece; (e.g. ratification and implementation of EU readmission agreement)
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Emphasises that as Member States set about connecting and integrating their national markets through investment in infrastructure and the approval of common regulations, continuous efforts should also be made into collaborating with Russia in order to identify creative and mutually acceptable measures aimed at reducing discrepancies between the two energy markets;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Notes that Article 194 of the Lisbon Treaty specifies that the EU is entitled to take measures at European level to ensure security of energy supply; believes that diversification of supply sources and transit routes is urgent and essential for the EU, which is highly dependent on external sources of energy; notes that the main directions for diversification are Northe Africarctic, the Mediterranean Basin and the Southern Corridor from Turkey to Central Asia and the Middle East ; believes that it should be ensured that the current main source of imports – Russia – complies with internal market rules, regulations under the Third Energy package and the Energy Charter Treaty.;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74 a (new)
Paragraph 74 a (new)
74 a. Is concerned by delays being experienced regarding the completion of the Southern Corridor; Highlights the need to achieve energy security through energy diversity and emphasises the potential of a complementary LNG corridor in the East Mediterranean, as a flexible source of energy and an incentive for increased competition within the EU internal market;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75 a. Stresses again all the sovereign rights of EU Member States which include, inter alia, entering into bilateral agreements, and to explore and exploit their natural resources in accordance with the EU acquis and international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Therefore highlights the emerging importance of exploration of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea to satisfy energy security of the EU with alternative sources of energy and to reduce import dependency
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 b (new)
Paragraph 75 b (new)
75 b. Emphasises that granting of licensing for drilling and the delineation of EEZ will become a source of friction with third countries and the EU should show a high political profile in this respect; Underlines that energy should be used as a motor for peace, cooperation and stability;