2012/2050(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the common foreign and security policy
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET |
BROK Elmar ( PPE)
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PAŞCU Ioan Mircea ( S&D),
DUFF Andrew ( ALDE),
BRANTNER Franziska Katharina ( Verts/ALE),
SALAVRAKOS Nikolaos ( EFD)
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| Committee Opinion | BUDG |
NEYNSKY Nadezhda ( PPE)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 142-p1
Legal Basis:
RoP 142-p1Events
2012/09/12
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
Documents
2012/09/12
EP - Decision by Parliament
Details
The European Parliament adopted by 511 votes to 73 with 78 abstentions a resolution on the Annual Report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy.
Assessment of the report: Members felt that the Council‘s Annual Report falls short of the ambitions of the Lisbon Treaty in important ways, which include: (i) not giving a clear sense of medium and longer term priorities or strategic guidelines for the CFSP ; (ii) not clarifying the policy mechanisms for ensuring coherence and consistency among the different components of foreign policy, including those under the responsibility of the Commission; (iii) not addressing important questions on the role of the EEAS and the Delegations in ensuring that the Union‘s resources (personnel, financial and diplomatic) are aligned with its foreign affairs priorities; (iv) avoiding a discussion, the holding of which is implied in the new strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, on how to embed ad hoc Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operations (their rationale and end-state) in the political-strategic framework of EU foreign policy priorities for a country or region.
Members further consider that, with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, improvements could be made on informing the competent committee on the outcome of Foreign Affairs Councils as well as in consulting Parliament , especially before deciding to mandate the Commission to negotiate and sign agreements on behalf of the Union and when it comes to frameworks for the participation of third countries in EU crisis management operations . They call on the Council, when drawing up future Annual CFSP Reports, to discuss with the Committee on Foreign Affairs the broad policy framework for the coming year, and the longer-term strategic objectives.
A new comprehensive approach to the EU’s foreign policy: Members point out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe‘s citizens that only comprehensive approaches that integrate diplomatic, economic, development and – in the last resort – military means are adequate for addressing global threats and challenges.
With the Lisbon Treaty the EU has all the means necessary to adopt a comprehensive approach, whereby all the Union‘s diplomatic and financial resources are used to back common strategic policy guidelines in order to have the greatest possible leverage in promoting the security and economic prosperity of European citizens and their neighbours. A comprehensive understanding of CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of a Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) that might lead to a common defence. Members stress the need, also, to update the European Security Strategy in accordance with the current international environment.
The foreign policy architecture: Members underline the role of political leadership expected of the VP/HR in ensuring the unity, coordination, consistency, credibility and effectiveness of action by the Union.
They call on her to use to the full and in a timely manner her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament‘s relevant bodies fully in that endeavour . They welcome the important lead role, on behalf of the international community, played under difficult circumstances by the VP/HR in the negotiations with Iran, taking into account the important historical relationship between European and Iranian peoples. Parliament calls for leadership in enhancing the Union's role in support of the European Neighbourhood, in light of the Arab Spring, particularly the democratic transition processes in the Southern Mediterranean, including through the new European Endowment for Democracy, as well as in the stalled Middle East peace process.
Members recognise the essential role of the EEAS and affirm their intention to continue monitoring the geographic and gender balance of staff in the EEAS, and to assess whether the appointment of Member State diplomats as Heads of Delegation and other key positions is in the interests of the Union, not solely of their Member States. The report calls for improved reporting and access to political reports from Delegations and EUSRs in order for Parliament to receive full and timely information on developments from the ground.
They stress that the scrutiny of EU foreign policy, exercised by the European Parliament and national parliaments at their respective levels, is essential if European external action is to be understood and supported by EU citizens.
Members regret that on many occasions the bilateral relations of some Member States with third countries still overshadow or undermine the consistency of EU action , and they call for more effort by Member States to align their external policies with the CFSP.
Lastly, the VP/HR, is asked to explore the production of guidelines for the systematic consignment of specific tasks and missions to a coalition of the willing, such as a ‘core group’ of EU states, as well as to start the process that will lead to European Council conclusions on Permanent Structured Cooperation in the area of security and defence and on the implementation of the mutual defence clause.
Budgetary and financial architecture: Parliament believes that full transparency and democratic scrutiny require separate budget lines for each and every CSDP mission and operation, and for each and every EUSR, accompanied by streamlined but transparent procedures for the transfer of funds from one item to another if circumstances so require. The Athena mechanism for financing the common costs of EU-led military and defence operations does not provide a sufficient overview of all the financial implications of missions conducted under the CFSP, and Members call for a clear list of all expenditures.
They welcome the introduction of a new Partnership Instrument, as requested by Parliament, which brings important added value to the EU‘s CFSP by providing a financial framework for cooperation of the EU with third countries on objectives which arise from the Union‘s relationships but are outside of the scope of the Development Cooperation Instrument. Members feel that such an approach can be aided by the establishment of clear benchmarks, which should be monitored and evaluated by Parliament and they call for benchmarking of the EU’s foreign policy , drawing upon existing strategic programming documents or strategic policy frameworks (such as those in place for the Horn of Africa or the Sahel).
Parliament welcomes the joint policy response of the Commission and the EEAS to events in the Southern Neighbourhood, and contends that the EEAS and the Commission should explore the viability of the ENP‘s multilateral track to serve as a framework for organising political relations in the wider Europe .
Strategic priorities: concentric circles of peace, security and socio-economic development: Members believe that the strategic interests, objectives and general guidelines to be pursued through the CFSP must be founded upon delivering peace, security and prosperity for the citizens of Europe and beyond, first of all in our neighbourhood, but also further afield, guided by the principles which inspired the creation of the EU itself.
They observe that there is no clear formula for determining the Union‘s choice of a strategic partner and that, when such choices are made, Parliament is neither informed nor consulted. Future decisions on strategic partners should carefully be framed in accordance with the foreign policy priorities of the Union, and due consideration should be given to ending partnerships that become obsolete or counter-productive .
The report calls for Parliament to be regularly informed ahead of decisions on future partnerships, particularly where such partnerships receive financial support from the Union budget or entail a closer contractual relationship with the EU.
Members state also that it is important to focus the Union‘s limited resources on strategic priorities, starting from the challenges closer to home , particularly in the enlargement countries, the neighbourhood, and extending outwards in concentric circles. Respecting the commitments made in the framework of enlargement, and demonstrating a responsibility for our neighbourhood, will strengthen the credibility of the Union‘s global reach.
They go onto make a series of specific observations on: (i) the Western Balkans; (ii) Turkey; (iii) the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East including Iran, Libya and Syria; (iv) the Eastern Neighbourhood including Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, South Caucuses, and the Black Sea Strategy; (v) Russia; (vi) Central Asia and Afghanistan; (vii) the Americas; (viii) Africa; (ix) Asia, including China; (x) multilateral partners including the UN and NATO.
Lastly, the resolution makes specific observations on the CFSP’s thematic priorities including the Common Security and Defence Policy, the arms trade, conflict prevention and peace-building, and energy security.
Documents
2012/09/12
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2012/09/11
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2012/08/29
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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2012/08/28
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
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2012/07/10
EP - Vote in committee
2012/06/26
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2012/06/26
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2012/06/04
EP - Committee opinion
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2012/05/29
EP - Committee draft report
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2012/04/20
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2012/03/21
EP - NEYNSKY Nadezhda (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in BUDG
2012/01/23
EP - BROK Elmar (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
Documents
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T7-0334/2012
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0252/2012
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A7-0252/2012
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE491.166
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE492.653
- Committee opinion: PE486.134
- Committee draft report: PE487.809
- Committee draft report: PE487.809
- Committee opinion: PE486.134
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE491.166
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE492.653
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0252/2012
Activities
- Elmar BROK
Plenary Speeches (10)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A7-0252/2012 - Elmar Brok) (vote)
- 2016/11/22 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)
- 2016/11/22 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)
- Andrew DUFF
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 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)
- 2016/11/22 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)
- Ana GOMES
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 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)
- 2016/11/22 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)
- Charalampos ANGOURAKIS
- Bas BELDER
- Franziska Katharina BRANTNER
- Andrew Henry William BRONS
- Philip CLAEYS
- William (The Earl of) DARTMOUTH
- Agustín DÍAZ DE MERA GARCÍA CONSUEGRA
- Isabelle DURANT
- Andrzej GRZYB
- Roberto GUALTIERI
- Ágnes HANKISS
- Richard HOWITT
- Anna IBRISAGIC
- Tunne KELAM
- Maria Eleni KOPPA
- Paweł Robert KOWAL
- Eduard KUKAN
- Krzysztof LISEK
- Petru Constantin LUHAN
- Mario MAURO
- Willy MEYER
- Louis MICHEL
- Andreas MÖLZER
- Nadezhda NEYNSKY
- Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK
- Kristiina OJULAND
- Franz OBERMAYR
- Pier Antonio PANZERI
- Georgios PAPASTAMKOS
- Ioan Mircea PAŞCU
- Mirosław PIOTROWSKI
- Gianni PITTELLA
- Nikolaos SALAVRAKOS
- José Ignacio SALAFRANCA SÁNCHEZ-NEYRA
- Olle SCHMIDT
- Adrian SEVERIN
- Nicole SINCLAIRE
- Sophocles SOPHOCLEOUS
- Indrek TARAND
- Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK
| Amendments | Dossier |
| 398 |
2012/2050(INI)
2012/04/26
BUDG
2 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Considers that the Athena mechanism for financing the common costs of EU-led military and defence operations does not provide a sufficient overview of all the financial implications of missions conducted under the CFSP
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent with the Union's own values, EU foreign policy and external action must give priority to peace-building, promoting democracy and the rule law, good governance and fair societies; highlights the importance of strengthening the Instrument for Stability as the Union's strategic tool for addressing a number of global security and development challenges.
source: PE-487.941
2012/06/26
AFET
396 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 18 April 2012 on the Annual Report on Human Rights in the World and the European Union's policy on the matter, including implications for the EU's strategic human rights policy[1], [1] Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0126.
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) A a. whereas the promotion of the EU values in the world must not be done at the expenses of the EU geo-political interests and the security of the European citizens, while acknowledging that the EU interests in the world could be best promoted and protected in areas and with partners sharing the same values;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that respecting the commitments in the framework of enlargement and demonstrating responsibility for our neighbourhood will strengthen the credibility of the Union's global reach; recon
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25 a. Welcomes the discussions on having a substantive EU human rights Strategy, confirming that human rights and fundamental values are a priority for European external action. Reiterates that human rights and democracy should be a unitary concept and calls for the EU to have a single voice when talking with third countries on this issue;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Supports the EU's strategies towards the Western Balkans promoting democratization, 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
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Supports the
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Supports the EU's strategies towards the Western Balkans promoting stabilisation, peaceful conflict resolution and socio-economic modernisation of both individual countries and the region as a whole; notes with concern that political instability, institutional weaknesses, widespread corruption, organised crime and unresolved regional and bilateral issues are hampering further progress of some countries towards EU integration; calls on the EU to maintain its central role in the region and to consider it a top priority;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution 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 and regional issues are hampering further progress of some countries towards EU integration; calls on the EU to maintain its central role in the region and to consider it a top priority;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26 a. Reiterates its respect to these countries' rights to decide whether they want to accede or not the EU and insists on the non interference principle in their internal reforms;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution 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 and by introducing clear, specific and transparent quantitative and qualitative indicators measuring the progress of the countries; 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 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, and addressing of the situation of refugees and displaced persons as well as resolution of open bilateral issues;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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 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, and addressing of the situation of refugees and displaced persons as well as resolution of open bilateral and regional issues;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution 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; calls on the EU to make fresh, convincing and genuine efforts in order to revitalise the enlargement process as well as to continue to prioritise in its
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution 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; calls on the EU to continue to prioritise in its enlargement policy conditions such as constructive political dialogue, economic development, consolidation of the rule of law, including 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, and addressing of the situation of refugees and displaced persons as well as resolution of
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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 ensuring the freedom of expression, the effective fight against corruption and organised crime, enhancing the effectiveness and independence of the judiciary, ensuring the protection of the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, improving administrative capacities and track records in enforcing acquis-related legislation, tackling inter- ethnic and inter-religious tensions, and addressing of the situation of refugees and displaced persons as well as resolution of open bilateral issues;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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 ensuring the freedom of expression and respect for rights of persons belonging to national minorities, 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-
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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 ensuring the freedom of expression, the effective fight against corruption and organised crime, enhancing the effectiveness and independence of the
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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 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, and addressing of the situation of refugees and displaced persons as well as resolution of open bilateral issues, while considering the specificities of each candidate country;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution 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, respect for the rights of persons belonging to minorities and anti-discrimination policies and legislation, good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation, including through more integrated education systems (intra-
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution 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, access to mother tongue education and text books, mutual training for both minorities and majority to learn each others language for better understanding) as prerequisites for European stability and as a means of facilitating reconciliation;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty is bringing a new dimension to European external action and will be instrumental in enhancing the coherence, consistency and effectiveness of EU foreign policy and, more broadly, external actions; whereas lessons must be learned from the European Union's past failures in re-shaping its external action while enshrining human rights and democracy at the heart of its policies and promoting transition in countries with authoritarian regimes and de facto support for those regimes, in particular where stability and security concerns have compromised a principled policy of promoting democracy and human rights;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Reiterates its rejection of the unilateral declaration of the independence of Kosovo; notes that this declaration establishes a dangerous precedent against international law; calls for a common satisfactory solution, under Resolution 1244/99 of the UN Security Council which affirmed the commitment of all Member States to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, in respect of International Law and as the only effective way for a permanent solution in favour of peace in the region; Reiterates its rejection to the EULEX mission as it is based on the recognition of Kosovo in contravention of international law;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Welcomes the reconfiguration of the EULEX mission and its refocusing on the rule of law and the executive mandate; expects it to be fully operational all over the territory of Kosovo including the North and stepping up the fight against corruption at all levels and organized crime; takes the view that this mission together with the structured dialogue on the rule of law and the one on visa liberalization with the roadmap recently launched by the EU are important and fundamental steps with a view to paving the way for the full integration of Kosovo in the region and the strengthening of its European perspective;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Welcomes the recent Council Decision to prolong the EU´s rule of law mission in Kosovo by two more years, while internally reconfiguring EULEX with the aim of making it stronger, leaner and more efficient.
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Is concerned about the slow progress in Turkey towards a new civilian constitution and the backslide in a number of areas, notably freedom of expression, rule of law and women’s rights; warns that the deepening polarisation in the Turkish society along political and secular-religious lines may have adverse consequences for the country’s long-term stability and democratic development; takes the view that a fresh start in the EU accession negotiations could act as a catalyst for the country’s progress as regards fundamental rights and freedoms and help bridge cleavages in the Turkish society;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 7 - the Southern Neighbourhood
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls for the principles underlying the new European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) approach, as set out in the HR/VP and Commission Joint Communication of 25 May 2011, and for the ‘more-for-more’ principle and the ‘partnership with society’ in particular, to be fully operational and for Union assistance to be fully aligned to this new approach; recalls that the Joint Communication 'Delivering on a new European Neighbourhood Policy' of 15 May 2012 lists the following challenges faced by the countries of the region: sustainable democracy, inclusive economic development and growth, mobility, sector cooperation, regional cooperation;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls for the principles underlying the new European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) approach, as set out in the HR/VP and Commission Joint Communication of 25 May 2011
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls for the principles underlying the new European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) approach, as set out in the HR/VP and Commission Joint Communication of 25 May 2011, and for the
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) B a. whereas all EU policies and actions should be in accordance with international law, including the principles prescribed by the UN Charter;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29 a. Points out that are significant economic, social and demographic asymmetries between European Union Member States and States from the ENP south, as well as the structural problems, which call for responses in the shared interest of all the states participating in the ENP-south;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29 b. Reiterates the EP and EU position in favour of a two-state; states that Israel's settlement policy, policy of evictions and house demolitions especially in East Jerusalem and constant violations of International Law jeopardize the possibility of a peaceful negotiated solution; calls for the immediate recognition of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 c (new) 29 c. Expresses its concern over the arms trade and EU cooperation with Israel in the framework of the EDA that contributes to the further militarization of the problem; calls on Israel to cooperate with the IAEA and stop developing nuclear capacities;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union and urges
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union and
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood, alongside the EU's Eastern partners, 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; 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
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution 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; finds scarcely credible the EU's promise of 'Money, Mobility and Markets'; 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; 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;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union, stresses the need to strengthen the partnership between the EU and countries and societies of the neighbourhood in building and consolidating democracies 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; 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;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution 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;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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, as well as of marked improvements in the respect of key fundamental rights such as the one to freedom of religion, in its individual, collective, public, private and institutional aspects;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution 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; 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 as secular as possible system;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that the Southern
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30 a. Recalls that solving the conflict in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the European Union, as well as of the parties themselves and the wider region. The need for progress in the peace process is even more urgent due to the ongoing changes in the Arab world;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30 a. Reiterates that economic, political, social, cultural or any other type of relations between the EU and the ENP countries must be based on equality of treatment, solidarity, dialogue and respect for the specific asymmetries and characteristics of each country;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers that the assessment of overall progress made by partner countries must be based on mutual transparency and should be based upon the level of commitment to reform and upon clearly defined, and jointly agreed, benchmarks that set out timetables for the implementation of reforms as provided for in the action plans; these benchmarks should be the basis for regular and, where possible, joint monitoring and evaluation that include a full role for civil society, in order to ensure effective and transparent implementation of policies;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers that the assessment of progress made by partner countries must be based on
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers that the assessment of progress made by partner countries must be based on mutual transparency and should be based upon clearly defined, and jointly agreed, country-specific benchmarks that set out timetables for the implementation of reforms as provided for in the action plans; these benchmarks should be the basis for regular and, where possible, joint monitoring and evaluation that include a full role for civil society, in order to ensure effective and transparent implementation of policies;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31 a. Highlights the importance of the Union for the Mediterranean as an instrument for the institutionalisation of the relations with the Southern neighbourhood; underlines the need to overcome the paralysis stage in which it was plunged; welcomes the changes made concerning the European co-presidency and hopes that the new Secretary General’s dynamism will contribute to push forward the identified projects;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31 a. Deplores that advanced status has already been granted or is currently under negotiation with some of the partners countries, like the Kingdom of Morocco, who systematically violates the human right clause in article 2 of the EU- Morocco association agreement; stresses the importance of having a more transparent and coherent approach towards this differentiation and of clear criteria being established which must be fulfilled in order for advanced status to be granted;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably providing institutional and operational tools which could enable the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself, by coordinating the main goals and objectives of its Member States, in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenges;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31 a. Recalls the EU commitment to the Middle East Peace Process and its support for the two-state solution with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Points out that Turkey is both a candidate country and an important strategic partner;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Points out that Turkey is both a candidate country and an important strategic partner; calls, therefore, for the existing political dialogue with Turkey on foreign policy choices and objectives of mutual interest to be reinforced; stresses the importance of encouraging Turkey to pursue its foreign policy in a framework of dialogue and coordination with the European Union in order to create valuable synergies and reinforce the potential for a positive impact; notes that the participation of Turkish institutions and non-governmental organisations in ENP instruments could contribute significantly to the political reform, economic reform and institution building in the Arab world;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Points out that Turkey is both a candidate country and an important strategic partner; calls, therefore, for the existing political dialogue with Turkey on foreign policy choices and objectives of mutual interest to be reinforced;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Points out that Turkey is
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution 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 in the context of the 'positive agenda' 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 (
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution 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 very negative impact, especially on Greece and calls for the ratification and implementation of EU-Turkey readmission agreements the soonest possible;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably providing institutional and operational tools which could enable the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself, by coordinating the main goals and objectives of its Member States, in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenges;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Recalls Turkey's ambition to inspire and assist democratic transitions and socio- economic reforms in the southern neighbourhood but underlines that consolidation of democracy and necessary socio-economic reforms in favour of the people have not yet been accomplished in Turkey itself; 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
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution 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;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Regrets that over the last two years no new chapters were opened for negotiations with Turkey; welcomes, in this regard, the recent launch of the positive agenda in EU and Turkey relations in order to provide new momentum to Turkey's accession process but points out that this agenda must be complementary to regular negotiations and should be aimed at overcoming the present deadlock with a view to paving the way for Turkey's EU membership once all the conditions are fulfilled;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Stresses the growing importance of relations between Turkey and EU as well as its Member States and is aware of mutually beneficial potential synergies between the Union's and Turkey's foreign and security policy and neighbourhood policy; believes, however, that a context of mutual commitment, strategic dialogue and effective cooperation, successful delivery in the reform process and the implementation of reforms as well as good relations between Turkey and neighbouring Member States are necessary; recognises Turkey's significant role in regional stability and energy security;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33 b. Welcomes the Commission's efforts to develop a more dynamic approach toward Turkey; aiming to strengthen EU- Turkey relations, achieve tangible results and benefits for both partners and to move Turkey closer to fulfilling the criteria for accession; supports dialogue with Turkey on free-trade agreements; takes the view that renewed efforts should be invested in creating the conditions for the opening of chapters in the field of justice and fundamental rights; insists that relations between Turkey and its neighbouring Member States are a key factor in revamping negotiations and dialogue; is aware of the fact, that Turkey is the only candidate country which does not have visa liberalisation; urges Turkey to sign and implement the EU-Turkey readmission agreement without further delay and to ensure that, until this agreement enters into force, existing bilateral agreements are fully implemented;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Deplores the foreign military intervention in Libya which, on the pretext of protecting the Libyan people, concealed an intention to get hold of the country's oil and gas reserves;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Calls on the HR/VP to ensure fast deployment in Libya of enough staff and institutional expertise to assist Libya in meeting its needs and respond to their demands in the field of capacity building, governance, civil society and development; urges the EU to support the democratic transition in Libya a in any field and calls on the HR/VP to ensure that EU Member States act in a coordinated manner, consistent with EU principles and values and with the strategic interests in meeting Libya's needs and requests;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33 b. Urges the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to invest themselves in seeking a solution to the crisis in Syria; calls on the HR/VP to ensure that EU Member States act in a united and coordinated manner at the UN Security Council, which constitutes the appropriate forum to discuss a potential international and UN-backed intervention in Syria; further urges the HR/VP to step up efforts to diplomatically press Russia and China to unblock the stalemate with respect to Syria at the Security Council; calls on the HR/VP and the Commission to explore all ways to provide and reinforce humanitarian assistance to respond to needs in the neighbouring countries that are most affected by the crisis in Syria, namely by the refugee influx;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) C a. whereas the ongoing financial and sovereign debt crisis is deeply affecting the credibility of the European Union in the international arena and undermining the effectiveness and the long term sustainability of the Common Foreign and Security Policy,
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Supports the Council's twin-track approach aimed at finding diplomatic solution as the only viable approach to the Iranian nuclear issue; reminds that the sanctions are not an end in themselves; urges the p5+1 and Iran to continue to participate to the negotiating table and calls on the negotiators to forge a compromise; reminds that, in accordance with a central tenet of the NPT, Iran has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and to receive technical assistance for the same objectives; is deeply concerned by the forming of a constellation of political, economic and military interests fomenting preparations for a military attack on Iran, stressing that no action should be taken by any State that could risk leading to any kind of use of force against Iran;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33 b. Calls for a sustained and persistent effort by the HR/VP and the Council to pursue a broad agenda with Iran that includes, other than the nuclear issue, human rights and regional security; stresses the need for EU policy towards Iran to express solidarity with all those resisting repression and fighting for basic freedoms and democracy; insists that an EU presence on the ground could ensure that the Member States, as well as the EU, are properly evaluating the evolution in every field and communicating with the Iranian authorities; calls therefore for the opening of a EU delegation in Tehran;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 8 - the Eastern Neighbourhood
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34.
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls for greater efforts towards achieving the objectives of the Eastern Partnership, as stated in the Prague Declaration and the Warsaw Summit Conclusions, particularly by pursuing the negotiations on, and conclusions of, Association Agreements with the Eastern Partners, by promoting mobility through mobility partnerships and visa dialogues, by ensuring continued progress in adoption and implementation of reforms, in close association with the EURONEST Parliamentary Assembly; highlights that all the decisions shall be accompanied by the allocation of adequate financial resources;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls for greater efforts towards achieving the objectives of the Eastern Partnership, as stated in the Prague Declaration and the Warsaw Summit Conclusions, particularly by pursuing the negotiations on, and conclusions of, Association Agreements with the Eastern Partners, by promoting mobility through mobility partnerships and visa dialogues,
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls for greater efforts towards achieving the objectives of the Eastern Partnership, as stated in the Prague Declaration and the Warsaw Summit Conclusions, and recalled in the Joint Communication 'Eastern Partnership: A Roadmap to the Autumn 2013 Summit' of 15 May 2012, namely political association and economic integration, enhanced mobility of citizens in a secure and well- managed environment, strengthened sector cooperation; is of the opinion that the Union should particularl
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls for greater efforts towards achieving the objectives of the Eastern Partnership, as stated in the Prague Declaration and the Warsaw Summit Conclusions, particularly by pursuing the negotiations on, and conclusions of, Association Agreements with the Eastern Partners, by promoting stability via solution of problem of occupied territories and mobility through mobility partnerships and visa dialogues, by ensuring continued progress in adoption and implementation of reforms, in close association with the EURONEST Parliamentary Assembly;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34 a. underlines that Turkey's unacceptable policy of blocking participation and vetoing membership of Cyprus to different international organisations, arrangements, regimes and treaties to which Cyprus is a member (or signatory) is having a negative effect on EU's foreign policy;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34 a. Regrets, nevertheless, the overall situation concerning democratic standards and the respect for human rights in the Eastern Partnership countries has hardly made any progress; stresses, furthermore, that the full development of the Eastern Partnership can only take place once all the frozen conflicts are solved; calls, in this respect, for a more active involvement of the EU in the relevant peace-processes with a view to starting credible initiatives aimed at overcoming the current stalemates, facilitating the resumption of dialogue between the parties and creating the conditions for comprehensive and lasting settlements;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34 a. Welcomes the strengthening of relations with the Republic of Moldova, including through the significant progress in the Association Agreement talks; is convinced that visa liberalisation and negotiations for the Deep and Comprehensive Trade Area will further contribute to these relations and to the European perspective of the Republic of Moldova, as well as to encouraging this country to pursue the democratic and economic reforms; appreciates the reforms ongoing or undertaken so far by the Republic of Moldova and stresses the importance of their continuation, including for the accomplishment of the European aspirations of the country;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34 a. Welcome the multidimensional efforts of the R. of Moldova in getting closer to the EU, by taking forward the domestic political reforms and by taking substantive and positive steps in the "5+2" negotiation format on the Transnistrian conflict;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Underlines that, whilst the EU-Ukraine Agreement has been initialled, its signature and ratification can only happen if Ukraine fulfils the necessary requirements
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Underlines that, whilst the EU-Ukraine Agreement has been initialled, its signature and ratification
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Underlines that, whilst the EU-Ukraine Agreement has been initialled and prepared, its signature and ratification
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Underlines that, whilst the EU-Ukraine Agreement has been initialled, its signature and ratification can only happen if Ukraine fulfils the necessary requirements; this means respect for the rule of law in the form of strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of the institutions which guarantee the rule of law, and of showing respect for the rights of the opposition and putting an end to persecution of it, thus establishing a truly pluralistic democracy; calls the HR/VP and the Commission to guarantee sufficient financial means to support the additional election monitoring missions for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine; calls on the Ukrainian Parliament to amend the penal code dating back to Soviet times to remove criminal sanctions for clear political acts carried out by state functionaries acting in official capacity;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Underlines that, whilst the EU-Ukraine Agreement has been initialled, its signature and ratification can only happen if Ukraine fulfils the necessary requirements; this means respect for human and minority rights, the rule of law in the form of strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of the institutions which guarantee the rule of law, and of showing respect for the rights of the opposition and putting an end to persecution of it, thus establishing a truly pluralistic democracy;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a (new) 35 a. Welcomes the significant progress done by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova in the field of adopting EU acquis; hopes that the recent election of a new president will remove any additional obstacles against taking all necessary steps towards signing a consolidated EU- Moldova Agreement and providing the Republic of Moldova with a clear European membership prospective;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a (new) 35 a. Calls on Belarus authorities to release all political prisoners;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls for the development of relations with the Belarus authorities to be conditional on progress towards respect for the principles of democracy, the rule of law and human rights; reminds that there cannot be any progress on EU-Belarus dialogue until all political prisoners are released and rehabilitated; at the same time, welcomes the efforts by the EU and its Delegation in Minsk to reach out and engage more with Belarusian society, including through ‘a European Dialogue for modernisation’, facilitated procedures for visa delivery and increased participation by Belarusian citizens in EU programmes;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationally; whereas the EU's ability to influence the international order depends not only on coherence among its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a real strategic concept of EU foreign policy, which must
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36 a. Notes the importance of enhancing relations with Moldova in the light of recent positive changes within the country;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Calls for
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Calls for continued and strong engagement on the part of the EU in resolving the region's ‘frozen conflicts’, in cooperation with other important regional
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Calls for continued and strong engagement on the part of the EU in resolving the region's ‘frozen conflicts’, in cooperation with other important regional partners, in particular breaking the deadlock on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and playing a full role in support of any ensuing peace agreement; believes that the Transnistrian
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Calls for continued and strong engagement on the part of the EU in resolving the region's ‘frozen conflicts’, in cooperation with other
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37 a. Welcomes the negotiations to reach an Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova, as well as the opening of the visa dialogue with Moldova and hopes that, provided that the Moldovan authorities will maintain their efforts to approximate the EU acquis, the relations with this country will continue to evolve at an ever stronger pace and that Moldova will serve as a model for the implementation of the more for more principle;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37 a. Underlines the strategic importance of the Black Sea region for the Union and recalls on the Commission and the External Action Service to draw up a strategy for the Black Sea region thus defining an integrated and comprehensive EU approach to address the challenges and opportunities of the region;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, b
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as a
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 b (new) - having regard to the Joint Communication of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 12 December 2011 entitled 'Human rights and democracy at the heart of EU external action – Towards a more effective approach' (COM(2011)0886),
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationally; whereas the EU's ability to influence the international order depends not only on coherence among its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a real strategic
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but continues to have concerns regarding Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights; Emphasises that strengthening the rule of law in all areas of Russian public life, including the economy, would benefit society as a whole; therefore calls for a further development of the Partnership for Modernisation, respect for pluralism and the role of civil society in the framework of EU-Russia Human Rights consultations;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38.
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but continues to have concerns regarding Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights; underlines the willingness of the European Union to contribute to the modernization Russia needs in these matters;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Con
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia to have potential as an important strategic partner
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but continues to have concerns regarding Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights; urges Russia to pursue constructive and positive relations with the EU through the various established fora of cooperation; is critical of the use of energy supplies as a bargaining tool in the relations between the EU and Russia;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but continues to have concerns regarding Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights as conditional for the development of relations with its authorities;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38 a. Recalls the need to intensify negotiations on a new comprehensive and legally binding Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Russia, encompassing all aspects of relations, including section on human rights and democracy;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationally; whereas the EU's ability to influence the international order depends not only on coherence among its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a real strategic concept of EU foreign policy, which must unite all Member States behind the same set of priorities and goals so that they speak with a strong single voice and show solidarity in the international arena; whereas the EU's foreign policy must be provided with the necessary means and instruments in order to enable the Union to act effectively and consistently on the world stage;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38 a. Recalls the need to intensify negotiations on a new comprehensive and legally binding Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Russia, encompassing all aspects of relations, including section on human rights and democracy;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38 a. Welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on Russia's accession to the WTO; calls on the EU and Russia to intensify negotiations on a comprehensive and legally-binding agreement; recalls the indispensable role of the EU-Russia strategic partnership in maintaining peace and security in Europe, enhancing trade and economic development, preserving energy security, and addressing transnational challenges; is of the opinion that, in the long-term, the rise of Asian powers is likely to facilitate further alignment of interests and closer strategic cooperation between the EU and Russia;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38 a. Calls on the HR/VP and the Council to work with Russia to overcome divergences in the assessment of the situation in Syria with the common goal of breaking the cycle of violence, avoiding a civil war and finding a lasting peaceful solution in Syria; welcomes the cooperation with Russia in E3+3 negotiations with Iran to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39.
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39.
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Believes that Russia understands that it is the sovereign right of countries in the region to choose, free from external interference, the security organisation/arrangements/framework which, in their view, brings greatest security to their citizens;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39 a. Reiterates the EU's readiness to cooperate with Russia, within the framework of Partnership for Modernisation, in order to also improve the situation of human and fundamental rights, rule of law, media freedom and freedom of assembly and expression, fight against corruption, remove shortcomings of electoral system in Russia;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39 a. Expects that the EU-Russia negotiations of the new agreement replacing PCA will continue. Welcomes the upcoming accession of Russia to the WTO, which will create better conditions for trade and economic cooperation with the EU;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution 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 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Calls on the High Representative to continue the diplomatic efforts to ensure that Russia makes a positive contribution to the multilateral effort, especially in the United Nations Security Council, with a view to ending repression and violence in Syria;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationally; whereas the EU's ability to influence the international order depends not only on coherence among its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a real strategic concept of EU foreign policy, which must unite all Member States behind the same set of priorities and goals so that they speak with a strong single voice and show solidarity in the international arena; whereas the EU's foreign policy must be provided with the necessary means and instruments in order to enable the Union to act effectively and consistently on the world stage;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39 a. It is aware of the importance of Russia to the European Union from a double perspective: as a European neighbour, with whom it exists a close energetic interdependence, and as a global actor, being a permanent member of the Security Council of the UN and taking into account its military capacity;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39 a. Is concerned about the recent over- militarization of Kaliningrad area what creates ever greater insecurity around in the EU area;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39 a. Notes the significant progress made in the framework of the Eastern Partnership to strengthen the European Union's relations with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Calls for further steps to deepen the relations between the EU and the three South Caucasus countries;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and management of water resources; calls for such engagement to be differentiated and conditional upon progress in democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption; notes that the EU cooperation Strategy for Central Asia identifies seven priorities, but provides resources too limited to have an impact in all policy areas; calls
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and management of water resources; regrets, nevertheless, the lack of substantial progress due only partly to the limited financial resources available; calls for such engagement to be differentiated and conditional upon progress in democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption; notes that the EU cooperation Strategy for Central Asia identifies seven priorities, but provides resources too limited to have an impact in all policy areas; calls therefore for the EU to define priorities better according to the resources available, whilst ensuring that development cooperation is not subordinated to economic, energy or security interests;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and management of water resources; calls for such engagement to be differentiated and conditional upon progress in democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption; therefore the regional approach would not contradict an individual encouragement for more advanced states; notes that the EU cooperation Strategy for Central Asia identifies seven priorities, but provides resources too limited to have an impact in all policy areas; calls therefore for the EU to define priorities better according to the resources available, whilst ensuring that development cooperation is not subordinated to economic, energy or security interests;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and management of water and energy resources; calls for such engagement to be differentiated and conditional upon progress in democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio- economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption; notes that the EU cooperation Strategy for Central Asia identifies seven priorities, but provides resources too limited to have an impact in all policy areas; calls therefore for the EU to define priorities better according to the resources available, whilst ensuring that development cooperation is not subordinated to economic, energy or security interests;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and management of water resources; calls for such engagement to be differentiated and
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential to tackling the regional dimension of issues including organised crime, trafficking in drugs, radioactive materials and human beings, terrorism, natural and manmade environmental disasters and management of water resources; calls for such engagement to be differentiated and conditional upon progress in democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption; notes that the EU cooperation Strategy for Central Asia
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the promotion of the EU values in the world could be achieved in a sustainable way only if the implementation of the EU geo-political agenda is successful, since when left out of the frame of geo-political interest, human rights and democracy fall in a vacuum and therefore are both in vain and in peril;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40 a. Stresses that the exploitation and management of natural resources with regard, in particular, to water are still a matter of contention in the region and a source of instability, tension and potential conflict; welcomes, in this regard the Water Initiative launched by the EU in Central Asia but calls for a more effective and constructive dialogue between mountainous and plain countries with a view to achieving sound and sustainable ways of dealing with water issues and adopting comprehensive and long lasting water-sharing agreements;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the overall situation in human rights, labour rights, lack of support for civil society and the status of the rule of law
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the overall situation in human rights, labour rights, especially forced child labour in the sphere of agriculture, lack of support for civil society and the status of the rule of law remain worrying; calls for the human rights dialogues to be strengthened and made more effective and result-oriented, with the close cooperation and involvement of civil society organisations in the preparation, monitoring and implementation of such dialogues; calls on the EU and HR/VP to raise publicly the cases of political prisoners and imprisoned
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the overall situation in human rights, labour rights, lack of support for civil society and the status of the rule of law remain worrying; calls for the human rights dialogues to be strengthened and made more effective and result-oriented, with the close cooperation and involvement of civil society organisations in the preparation, monitoring and implementation of such dialogues; calls on the EU and HR/VP to raise publicly the cases of political prisoners and imprisoned human rights defenders and journalists and to call for their immediate release; calls for the Rule of Law Initiative to improve transparency towards civil-society organisations and to include clear objectives to make possible a transparent assessment of its implementation and
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the overall situation in human rights, labour rights, lack of support for civil society and the status of the rule of law remain worrying; calls for the human rights dialogues to be strengthened and made more effective and result-oriented, with the close cooperation and involvement of civil society organisations in the preparation, monitoring and implementation of such dialogues; calls on the EU and HR/VP to raise publicly the cases of political prisoners and imprisoned human rights defenders and journalists and to call for their immediate release, in this regard calls for a more effective use of the EIDHR; calls for the Rule of Law Initiative to improve transparency towards civil-society organisations and to include clear objectives to make possible a transparent assessment of its implementation and results;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Notes that the energy- and resource- rich Central Asian countries provide a potentially significant source for the EU's diversification of sources and routes of supply; notes that the EU is a reliable consumer and that producer countries need to demonstrate their reliability as suppliers and to foreign investors by inter alia, establishing a level playing field for national and international corporations according to the rule of law; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to continue with support for energy projects and promotion of communication on important goals such as the Southern Corridor and the trans-
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) 42a. Welcomes the renewal of E3+3 negotiations with Iran; calls on the Council to consider positive measures towards Iran in return for Iran’s commitment to cap uranium enrichment at below 5 %, to export all stocks of uranium above this level for reprocessing into fuel rods for civilian nuclear purposes and to fully open all aspects of its nuclear programme to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), so that the IAEA can verify that Iran’s nuclear programme is entirely civilian; calls on the HR/VP and the Council to reopen the diplomatic negotiations on other issues of mutual interest to the EU and Iran, such as regional security, human rights, the situation in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Persian Gulf; reiterates its call to establish a EU delegation in Tehran;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people and goods and
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people and goods and to fighting the illegal production and trafficking of drugs, which is a basic source of funding for organised crime and terrorism; calls for stepped-up support for building the capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the National Security Forces as well as for helping the wider population with agricultural and socio-
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people and goods and to fighting organised crime and terrorism; calls for improved cooperation within NATO's ISAF mission among EU Member States, in order to ensure efficiency of the intervention; calls for stepped-up support for building the capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the National Security Forces as well as for helping the wider
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas full parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign policy is essential if European external action is to be understood
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations and a persistent failure to win local support; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people and goods and to fighting organised crime and terrorism; calls for stepped-up support for building the capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the National Security Forces as well as for helping the wider population with agricultural and socio- economic development in order for the country to assume full responsibility for security after completion of the transfer of internal security to the Afghan forces by the end of 2014; strongly urges the Council and the VP/HR to draw up a contingency plan that should face the possibility of an overall security collapse after the withdrawal of Coalition forces;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people and goods and to fighting organised crime and terrorism; calls for stepped-up support for building the capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the National Security Forces as well as for helping the wider population with agricultural and socio- economic development in order for the country to assume full responsibility for security after completion of the transfer of internal security to the Afghan forces by the end of 2014; is of the opinion that the EU should also provide particular support in the sphere of education, especially professional training, which will contribute to the establishment of a more viable economy;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Is concerned at the resurgence in violence following the breakdown in peace negotiations; highlights the importance of a sub-regional Central Asian approach to tackling cross-border trafficking in people
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. Denounces that the EU policy towards Afghanistan and Pakistan follows the US strategy which seeks mainly for a military solution; insists that Afghanistan needs stability but not through military means but development aid and respect for its territorial and political sovereignty; asks for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. Takes note, with great concern for the affected population, that the military intervention in Afghanistan has not achieved the building of a viable state with democratic structures, the improvement of living conditions for the majority - particularly women and girls - and the substitution of narcotics production by other forms of agriculture, but instead has embroiled the country in an unprecedented level of corruption; in view of the accelerated withdrawal of European troops calls on the EU and the member states as a priority to prepare a safety plan for those Afghans who have closely supported the European state building efforts and whose existence could be threatened by the European departure, notably women's activists; calls on the EEAS to make an honest evaluation of the EU and Member States' policy in Afghanistan since 2001 and to present a realistic plan of future EU activities in the region by the end of the year;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. Calls for a stronger action plan for country wide, gender inclusive, and free education to be drawn up by the Council and implemented at the same time with military downsizing, in order to build the foundations for lasting peace in Afghanistan;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. (new) Emphasises the need for reinforced cooperation with countries like Russia, Pakistan, India and Iran when addressing challenges in Afghanistan, especially those related to drugs trafficking, terrorism and the spillover risk to neighbouring countries and the region;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. Strongly believes that US is the most important strategic partner for the EU; therefore urges the EU to give clear political priority to deepening the transatlantic relations on all levels;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council and the Transatlantic Legislators‘ Dialogue should include a reflection on strategic engagement by the EU and the US with the BRICS and other relevant emerging countries and on how to foster regulatory convergence with such countries; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council as an ad hoc body for systematic, high-level consultation and coordination on foreign and security policy between the EU's Member States and the US;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44.
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; welcomes the set up of High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth during the last of the EU-US Summit; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council and the Transatlantic Legislators
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council and the Transatlantic Legislators‘ Dialogue should include a reflection on strategic engagement by the EU and the US with the BRICS and other relevant emerging countries and on how to foster regulatory convergence with such countries; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council with no further delay as an ad hoc body for systematic, high-level consultation and coordination on foreign and security policy between the EU and the US;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including inter alia economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council and the Transatlantic Legislators‘ Dialogue should include a reflection on strategic engagement by the EU and the US with the BRICS and other relevant emerging countries and on how to foster regulatory convergence with such countries; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council as an ad hoc body for systematic, high-level consultation and coordination on foreign and security policy between the EU and the US;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, India and other emerging countries in Asia, both the United States of America and the EU's Member States may progressively shift their
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes that
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, India and other emerging countries in Asia,
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, India and other emerging countries in Asia, both the United States of America and the EU may progressively
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Believes that the USA as a NATO member is an
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Believes that the USA
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Believes that the USA as a NATO member is a
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Believes that the USA as a NATO member is an
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 a (new) 46 a. Reiterates its condemnation of the practices of extraordinary rendition, secret prisons and torture, in which USA and some EU Member States were involved, which are prohibited under domestic and international human rights law and which breach inter alia the rights to liberty, security, humane treatment, freedom from torture, presumption of innocence, fair trial, legal counsel and equal protection under the law; regrets that up to the moment no responsibility has been depurated neither in the US non at the EU level; demands the immediate closure of the centre of detention and torture of Guantanamo;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 47. Calls for EU-Latin America political dialogue to be widened at all levels, including the Summits of Heads of States and the EUROLAT Parliamentary Assembly, as an important tool for the development of political consensus; calls for political commitments following EU-
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47 a. Welcomes the steady progress of the integration processes in Latin America that, unlike the European process, has produced numerous successes due to the foundations of those integration processes, namely putting each country's resources at the service of its citizens and placing the interest of the citizens at the heart of the actions and concerns of governments; in that sense welcomes the creation of the new regional organization CELAC;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Proposes to explore the possibility of closer cooperation
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Proposes to explore the possibility of closer triangle cooperation, especially economic cooperation, between both
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution 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 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Proposes to explore the possibility of closer cooperation, especially economic cooperation, between the Americas and the EU with the goal of a common Free Trade Agreement (FTA); notes that no agreement should be entered in to whilst certain Member States' rights have been infringed by certain Latin American States;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Stresses that social cohesion should remain a key principle of the development cooperation strategy towards Latin America, on account not only of its socio- economic implications, but also of its importance in terms of consolidating the democratic institutions in the region and the rule of law; also notes that further development cooperation between the EU and the middle-income countries of Latin America is necessary in order to address the major inequalities still existing in the region. Calls for triangular cooperation and South-South cooperation with South American countries to be strengthened;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50 a. Notes the significant impact of Brazil's emergence in the region and globally, combining economic and social programs with democracy, the rule of law and basic freedoms; calls for the reinforcement of the EU-Brazil strategic partnership and political dialogue;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51. Welcomes the
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51 a. Welcomes, as well, that the Trade Agreement between the European Union and Colombia and Peru will be signed shortly and be subject in the European Parliament to the consent procedure; recalls that this agreement cannot be seen as a definitive framework for the relationship between the EU and these countries, but as one more step towards a global association agreement, leaving the door open for other Andean Community countries to join it;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51 a. Deplores the signature of the Multi- Party Trade Agreement with Peru and Colombia as it exacerbates existing inequalities, harms the economic and labour rights of workers, and favours multinationals and the European extractive industry sector to the detriment of fragile, highly biodiverse ecosystems; denounces that Colombia continues to perpetrate violence and repression against trade unionists, human rights activists and indigenous peoples; insists, instead, on the regional Association Agreement with the Andean Community; stresses, nonetheless, that the EU should continue to give priority to regional integration processes in Latin America; underlines that the EP should be consulted on regard of the negotiations on the Association Agreement with Mercosur;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51a. Notes that the EU’s objective is the signing of an Association Agreement with all members of the Andean Community; takes the view that the Association Agreement with MERCOSUR would represent a decisive advance in strategic relations with Latin America, provided that it is based on the principles of fair trade and legal certainty of investments, the respect for international, labour and environmental standards and the trustworthy conduct of the partners;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 b (new) 51b. Deplores that the Commission’s proposals for a regulation on a scheme of generalised tariff preferences and the Development Cooperation Instrument ignore the strategic nature of relations with Latin America, as they exclude a significant number of vulnerable countries in this region; recalls that some countries of Latin America are among the most unequal in the world in terms of per capita earnings and that persistent inequality occurs in a context of low socio-economic mobility; considers that the message that the EU is sending to the region is very troubling, since, in practical terms, it amounts to a statement that it does not give it the importance that it deserves, in spite of the multiple political and trade commitments made and shared global interests;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Notes that the joint Africa-EU Strategy
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Notes that the joint Africa-EU Strategy
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53.
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53.
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53 a. Deplores the fact that the content of both strategic documents shows that under the rhetorical umbrella of a comprehensive approach, a piecemeal approach by the European Union is still prevalent and that by not linking individual measures and by not designing a political chain-of-command among the many heads of missions and delegations and the EU Special Representatives the EU thus fails to make sure that it speaks with one voice; regrets Council Decision of 23 March decision to extend the mandate of EU NAVFOR ATALANTA which allows onshore EU military operations in Somalia and which contributes to the further militarization of the EU's approach and raises the risk of collateral damage among coastal populations in Somalia;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53 a. Calls on the Council and Commission to review their strategy to the Horn of Africa and concentrate on the real causes of the conflict, which are extreme poverty, illegal fishing and toxic waste dump by industrialized countries and the destabilisation of Somalia and the region at all by third parties;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53 a. Is gravely concerned about the tensions between Sudan and South Sudan; calls on both sides to demonstrate political will to resolve their outstanding post-secession issues based on the Roadmap endorsed in the UN Security Council Resolution 2046 (2012) of 2 May 2012; stresses that the long-term stability in the region requires a new unified, comprehensive international strategy, in which the EU would play a role, alongside other global and regional actors, which would focus not only on North-South issues and the situation in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile, but also on the long-overdue reform process in Sudan and deepening of democratic reforms in South Sudan;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53 a. Recalls the European Parliament resolution of 25 November 2010 on the situation in Western Sahara; urges Morocco and the Polisario Front to continue negotiation for a peaceful and long-lasting solution of the Western Sahara conflict and reiterates the rights of the Sahrawi people to self determination which should be decided through a democratic referendum, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions; condemns the ongoing violation of the human rights of the Sahrawi people; calls for the release of the Sahrawi political prisoners; welcomes the statements by 11 countries during the 13 th session of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations raising concerns on the situation in Western Sahara;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Calls for the EU to be more present in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular by
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Calls for the EU to be more present in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular by contributing its experience and expertise to the multilateral initiatives in and around ASEAN and to the progressive emergence of increased Trans-Pacific initiatives; takes the view that the External Action Service should now make full use of the potential for boosting cooperation between EU and Asia; considers the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to strengthen the ASEAN- EU enhanced partnership as a relevant first step in this regard; also commends the recent endorsement of the Treaty of Amity as a chance for deepening cooperation, aiming to reach beyond the perspective of trade agreements between the EU and Asian countries, stresses that economic and cultural cross-
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Calls for the EU to be more present in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular by highlighting the achievements of democratic transition in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation, and contributing its experience and expertise to the multilateral initiatives in and around ASEAN and to the progressive emergence of increased Trans-Pacific initiatives; stresses that economic and cultural cross- fertilisation should be given higher priority, in particular by fostering direct investment opportunities and making access for students and researchers easier and more attractive; notes that this implies a strategic coordination of Member States and EU efforts, as opposed to parallel and competing national policies; notes that in the tense regional context, with territorial disputes around the South China Sea, the
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Calls for the EU to
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes, however, that the Council's Annual Report falls short of the ambitions of the Lisbon Treaty in important ways, which include: not giving a sense of priorities or strategic guidelines for the CFSP; not clarifying the policy mechanisms for ensuring coherence and consistency among the different components of foreign policy, including those under the responsibility of the Commission; avoiding important questions on the role of the EEAS and the Delegations in ensuring that the Union's resources (personnel, financial and diplomatic) are aligned with its foreign affairs priorities;
Amendment 290 #
China
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 a (new) 54 a. Welcomes the progress in the development of EU - China strategic partnership, including the development of a third pillar "People-to-People Dialogue", in addition to the economy and security dialogues; emphasises the growing inter-dependence between the EU and China's economies and recalls the significance of the rapid growth of the Chinese economy and influence for the international system;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 b (new) 54 b. Notes that the change in leadership of China will be a major test of the country's evolution into either a more politically open and internationally constructive society or an increasingly repressive and nationalistic country; calls on the EU and its Member States to be more consistent and strategic in their respective messages and policies and so to contribute in a supportive way to a evolution in a positive direction; stresses that this implies eliminating the discrepancies between Member State and EU priorities on human rights in China, the human rights dialogue and support for civil-society organisations;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 c (new) 54 c. Underlines the need to consolidate the Union’s relations with Japan as a major international actor that shares with us common democratic values and is a natural partner for cooperation in multilateral fora and on issues of mutual interest; looks forward to the realisation of the comprehensive framework agreement and the Free Trade Agreement;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic developments and improvement in the area of governance and the rule of law; welcomes, therefore, the commitment to a democratic and secular Pakistan; calls on the EU and its Member States to seek closer cooperation with India
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic developments and improvement in the area
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic developments and
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic developments and improvement in the area of governance and the rule of law; welcomes, therefore, the commitment to a democratic
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on women, peace and security, to UN Security Council Resolution 1888 (2009) on sexual violence against women and children in situations of armed conflict, to UN Security Council Resolution 1889 (2009) aiming to strengthen the implementation and monitoring of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and to UN Security Council Resolution 1960 (2010), which created a mechanism for compiling data on, and listing perpetrators of, sexual violence in armed conflict,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes, however, that the Council's Annual Report falls short of the ambitions of the Lisbon Treaty in important ways, which include: not giving a clear sense of medium and longer term priorities or strategic guidelines for the CFSP; not clarifying the policy mechanisms for ensuring coherence and consistency among the different components of foreign policy, including those under the responsibility of the Commission;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia and South East Asia in support of democratic developments and improvement in the area of governance and the rule of law; welcomes, therefore, the commitment to a democratic and secular Pakistan; calls on the EU to seek closer cooperation with India, free from reciprocal post-colonial prejudices and aiming at the promotion of common values in the region and in multilateral fora;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Calls for the EU to be more active in South Asia in support of democratic developments and improvement in the area of governance and the rule of law; welcomes, therefore, the commitment to a democratic and secular Pakistan; calls on the EU to seek closer cooperation with India, free from reciprocal post-colonial prejudices and aiming at the promotion of common values in the region and in multilateral fora; welcomes active support of EU for democratization process in Myanmar;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. Calls on the EU to seek closer cooperation with India, based on the promotion of democracy, the rule of law and human rights as well as on the important role of India as an emerging regional economic power; the strategic partnership must be aiming at the promotion of common values in the region and in multilateral fora;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. Calls for the swift commencing of negotiations on the EU – Japan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. 55 a. Calls for the swift commencing of negotiations on the EU – Japan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement;
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56.
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Notes that the change in leadership of China will be a major test of the country's evolution
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Notes that the change in leadership of China will be a major test of the country's evolution into either a more politically open and internationally constructive society lining up to its obligations as a permanent Member of the UNSC, or an increasingly repressive and nationalistic country; calls on the EU and its Member States to be more consistent and strategic in their respective messages and policies and so to contribute in a supportive way to a evolution in a positive direction; stresses that this implies eliminating the discrepancies between Member State and EU priorities on human rights in China, the human rights dialogue and support for civil-society organisations;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls its Treaty prerogative to be consulted in the CFSP and CSDP spheres,
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 a (new) 56a. Calls on the High Representative to continue with diplomatic efforts to ensure that China makes a positive contribution to the multilateral effort, especially in the United Nations Security Council,with a view to ending repression and violence in Syria;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 a (new) 56 a. Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on 14 January 2012; commends Taiwan's continuous efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region; recognises the progress in cross-Strait relations, with particular reference to enhanced economic links, and that closer economic ties with Taiwan could improve the EU's market access to China;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 a (new) 56 a. Calls for strengthening relations with India in the field of economic cooperation and energy security; considers that a more coherent policy towards India could improve EU's market access in South Asia and could have a lasting impact on social developments in that region;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57.
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on 14 January 2012; commends Taiwan's continuous efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia- Pacific region; recognises the progress in cross-Strait relations, with particular reference to enhanced economic links, and that closer economic ties with Taiwan could improve the EU's market access to China;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on 14 January 2012; commends Taiwan's continuous efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia- Pacific region; welcomes the increased presence of Taiwan as an observer in the WHO in recent years; reiterates its firm support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in relevant international organisations and activities; recognises the progress in cross-Strait relations, with particular reference to enhanced economic links, and that closer economic ties with Taiwan could improve the EU's market access to China; notes that, as Taiwan is the EU's 15th largest trading partner and the world's 18th largest economy, with total trade amounting to USD 589.9 billion in 2011, an Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) between the EU and Taiwan would be mutually beneficial and in line with the EU's current FTA policy in East Asia; urges the Commission and the Council, in accordance with Parliament's CFSP resolution of May 2011, to take concrete steps to further enhance EU- Taiwan economic relations and facilitate the negotiation of an EU-Taiwan ECA; re
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 a (new) 57 a. Calls on the EU to raise awareness of the serious human rights violations, the massive killings and inhuman treatment in the labour and political prison camps in North Korea and support the victims of such violations;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls its Treaty prerogative to be consulted in the CFSP and CSDP spheres, to have its views duly taken into account and to make recommendations; recognises in this regard the availability of the HR/VP to the European Parliament; notes, however, that a solution needs to be found whereby the European Parliament is
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Believes that, in light of the increasing relevance of the BRICS and other emerging powers
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Believes that, in light of the increasing relevance of the BRICS and other emerging powers and the multipolar system of global governance that is taking shape, the G-20 could prove a useful and particularly appropriate forum for consensus building which is inclusive, based on partnership and able to foster convergence, including regulatory convergence; takes the view, however, that the G-20 has yet to prove its value in converting summit conclusions into sustainable policies that address critical challenges, not least the control of tax havens and other challenges and threats expressed by the global financial and economic crisis; notes in this respect the potential for the G-8 to play a role in building consensus ahead of G-20 meetings; considers that the existence of the G-8 should also be harnessed in an effort to reconcile positions with Russia so that common challenges can be addressed in a coordinated and effective manner;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Considering that effective multilateralism is a cornerstone of EU foreign policy, calls for the EU to take a leading role in international cooperation and to advance global action by the international community; encourages the EU to further promote synergies within the UN system, to act as a bridge-builder at the
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 a (new) 59 a. Calls on the EU to press for the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council in order to reinforce its legitimacy, regional representation and effectiveness; stresses that such a reform process can be irreversibly launched by EU Member States if, consistently with the purposes of the Lisbon Treaty in enhancing EU foreign policy and the role of the EU in global peace security and regulation, they demand a permanent seat for the EU in an enlarged and reformed UNSC; calls on the HR/VP to urgently take the initiative to bring Member States to develop a common position with that purpose; until such a common position is adopted, urges Member States to agree and enact, without delay, a rotation system in the UN Security Council, so as to secure a EU seat in permanence at the UN Security Council;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Considers it important that the UN General Assembly resolution on the EU's participation in the work of UNGA be fully implemented and that the EU act and deliver in a timely and coordinated fashion on substantive issues; calls on the EU Member States to further improve the coordination of
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Considers it important that the UN General Assembly resolution on the EU's participation in the work of UNGA be fully implemented and that the EU act and deliver in a timely and coordinated fashion on substantive issues; calls on the EU Member States to further improve the coordination of
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Strongly believes in the need to build partnerships in the area of conflict prevention, clearly separating civilian and military crisis management, and peace- building, and, with this in mind, to make the EU-UN Steering Committee more operational in the context of crisis management;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Strongly believes in the need to build partnerships in the area of conflict prevention, civilian
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls its Treaty prerogative to be consulted in the CFSP and CSDP spheres, to have its views duly taken into account and to make recommendations; recognises in this regard the availability of the HR/VP to the European Parliament; notes, however, that a solution needs to be found whereby the European Parliament is appropriately informed in the lead up to, and on the final outcome of, the Foreign Affairs Council; looks forward to the review of the external assistance instruments and to an outcome that recognises the European Parliament's rights
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Strongly believes in the need to build partnerships in the area of conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and peace-building, and, with this in mind, to make the EU-UN Steering Committee more operational in the context of crisis management; calls on the EU and its Member States to generate further progress on the operationalisation of the. Responsibility to Protect principle and to work with UN partners towards ensuring that this concept becomes part of prevention and post-conflict reconstruction; calls for the elaboration of an Interinstitutional "Consensus on R2P and a common Conflict Prevention Policy " between the EEAS, the European Parliament and the member states in parallel to the already existing 'Consensus on Humanitarian Aid' and 'Consensus for Development', that could ensure more EU consistency in UN fora on those issues;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 a (new) 61 a. Recalls that the Comprehensive approach to the EU implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on women, peace and security, adopted by the Council of the European Union of 1 December 2008, recognises the close links between the issues of peace, security, development and gender equality and should be a cornerstone of the CFSP; stresses that the European Union has consistently called for the full implementation of the women, peace and security agenda set in UN Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) and subsequently reinforced by the adoption of UN Security Council resolutions 1888 and 1889 (2009) as well as 1960 (2010), particularly the need to combat violence against women in conflict situations and the promotion of women's participation in peace building; calls on those Members States which have not yet done it to adopt National Action Plans regarding women, peace and security and underlines that they should be based on uniform minimum European standards as regards to their objectives, implementation and monitoring across the EU;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities as well as to provide adequate resources for mediation in a timely and coordinated manner, including through ensuring women's participation in these processes; considers it essential for the implementation of the EU's human rights policy to develop the UN Human Rights Council's capacity to address serious and urgent human rights situations, to reinforce the follow-up process on the implementation of recommendations of the Special Procedures and to strengthen the process of the Universal Periodic Review;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities as well as to provide adequate resources for mediation in a timely and coordinated manner; considers it essential for the implementation of the EU’s human rights policy to develop the UN Human Rights Council’s capacity to address serious and urgent human rights situations, to reinforce the follow-up process on the implementation of recommendations of the Special Procedures and to strengthen the process of the Universal Periodic Review; stresses the need to continue the EU’s support of the International Criminal Court with the aim of contributing to the effective protection of Human Rights and the fight against impunity.
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 a (new) 62 a. Calls on the EU HR/VP and the Council with regard to the UN negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to work for the highest possible standards of protection of international human rights law and international humanitarian law by setting standards that go beyond those already agreed upon at the EU level and enshrined in the EU Common Position on Arms Exports; stresses thus that EU states parties positions must refrain from accepting lower standards which would undoubtedly be detrimental to success and effectiveness of the ATT;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership, reaffirmed by the Alliance in the new Strategic Concept and at the Chicago Summit and emphasises the progress in practical cooperation in operations. Notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective and urgently required operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO; calls, therefore, for the HR/VP to be more proactive in promoting further concrete proposals for organisation-to-organisation
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective and urgently required operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO; calls, therefore, for the HR/VP to be more proactive in promoting further concrete proposals for organisation-to-organisation improvement (with smart defence, pooling and sharing and a comprehensive approach as guiding principles); calls on Turkey for an urgent solution to the blockage on cooperation under the ‘Berlin Plus’ arrangements, which are damaging the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate effectively, including on the ground, where the lives of European citizens may be endangered; appreciates the importance of NATO's Missile Defence System as a means of supporting EU-NATO complementarities, reiterating the strict defensive character of this project, as well as the need for integrating it eventually within broader regional and global defensive arrangements in cooperation with other major regional and global players;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls its Treaty prerogative to be consulted in the CFSP and CSDP spheres, to have its views duly taken into account and to make recommendations; recogni
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective and urgently required operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO; calls, therefore, for the HR/VP to be more proactive in promoting further concrete proposals for organisation-to-organisation improvement (with smart defence, pooling and sharing and a comprehensive approach as guiding principles); calls on Turkey for an urgent solution to the blockage on cooperation under the ‘Berlin Plus’ arrangements, which are damaging the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate effectively, including on the ground, where the lives of European citizens may be endangered; recalls that NATO remains the core organisation guaranteeing military security of Europe;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective and urgently required operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO; calls, therefore, for the HR/VP to be more proactive in promoting further concrete proposals for
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63 a. Notes the results of the May NATO Summit in Chicago; questions NATO's decision to develop a civilian crisis management capability which will duplicate the EU's already existing capabilities and instruments and which might put EU Member State's national capabilities under additional pressure; regrets NATO's decision to develop a NATO Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability which might technically not be reliable but nevertheless trigger an arms race with countries such as Russia, China and India and will consume considerable financial investments in times of austerity, economic and financial crisis; urges the US to remove all tactical nuclear weapons from European territory and Russia to do the same with regard to the Western part of the country;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63 a. Asks for the dissolution of NATO; states that the European Union must have only a civil nature, therefore asks to use the military expenses to civil purposes; Denounces that the adoption of NATO's Strategic Concept in order to strengthen the partnership between EU and NATO prevents an independent, peaceful and civilian EU Foreign Policy, as it only increases the militarization of the EU Foreign policy;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Urges the Member States to meet their obligation to rapidly conclude the negotiations on the accession of the EU to the ECHR; underlines the importance of the monitoring procedures of the Council of Europe as a major contribution to assessing progress by neighbouring countries in achieving democratic reforms;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Underlines the importance of the standards, monitoring procedures and findings of the Council of Europe as a major contribution to assessing progress by neighbouring countries in achieving democratic reforms;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Underlines the importance of the monitoring procedures of the Council of Europe as a major contribution to assessing progress by neighbouring countries in achieving democratic reforms; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to consider using CoE monitoring and assessment reports in conducting their own assessments and policy developments when applicable;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 a (new) 64 a. Emphasizes the fact that the accession of the EU to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) is a historic opportunity to affirm human rights as a both a core value of the EU and a common ground for its relations with third countries and hopes that it will proceed without unnecessary delay;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 a (new) 64 a. Reaffirms that the EU accession to the Convention on Human Rights constitutes a significant achievement for further strengthening human rights protection in Europe;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council when drawing up future Annual CFSP Reports to engage at an early opportunity with the Committee on Foreign Affairs in order to discuss the broad policy framework for the coming year and establish a benchmark for providing
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 65 a (new) 65 a. Believes that, in light of the increasing relevance of the BRICS and other emerging powers and the multipolar system of global governance that is taking shape, the G-20 could prove a useful and particularly appropriate forum for consensus building which is inclusive, based on partnership and able to foster convergence, including regulatory convergence; takes the view, however, that the G-20 has yet to prove its value in converting summit conclusions into sustainable policies that address critical challenges, not least the global financial and economic crisis; notes in this respect the potential for the G-8 to play a role in building consensus ahead of G-20 meetings; considers that the existence of the G-8 should also be harnessed in an effort to reconcile positions with Russia so that common challenges can be addressed in a coordinated and effective manner;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66. Expects the EU to develop a real strategic partnership with the Gulf
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66. Expects the EU to develop a real strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council, including an open, regular and constructive dialogue and structured cooperation on the transition process and crisis management in the Southern Neighbourhood; to support this objective, reiterates that the EEAS should devote more human resources to the region and open delegations in the main GCC countries; Stresses that human rights, women’s rights, the rule of law and the democratic aspirations of the people in GCC countries, from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, cannot continue to be overlooked in the EU policies towards the region;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Acknowledges the increasingly important role of
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67.
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 68 Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 68 a (new) 68 a. Considers that in the case of a crisis, the answer by the EU can not be in any case of a military nature; underlines the importance of tackling the root causes of instability by means of development policies that are in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other socio-economic, political and cultural measures which can create the environment required to prevent the resurgence of conflict and which aim to eliminate poverty, foster economic, social and cultural development, create institutional and administrative capacities, improve the quality of life of the population and consolidate the rule of law;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Reiterates its call for the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Reiterates its call for the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to overcome the imbalance between civilian and military planning capabilities in the EEAS and the general difficulty in achieving staffing requirements for CSDP missions and operations, in particular for staff in the fields of justice, civilian administration, customs and mediation, so as to ensure that adequate and sufficient expertise can be provided for CSDP civilian missions; calls for the HR/VP to come forward with specific proposals for making up these staffing shortages, in particular in the area of civilian crisis management and the sectors described above;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council when drawing up future Annual CFSP Reports to engage at an early opportunity with the Committee on Foreign Affairs in order to discuss the broad policy framework for the coming year and the longer term strategic objectives and establish a benchmark for providing European citizens with a clear statement on the evolution, priorities and progress of the European Union's foreign policy;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Reiterates its call for the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to overcome the imbalance between civilian and military planning capabilities in the EEAS and the general difficulty in achieving staffing requirements for CSDP missions and operations, in particular for staff in the fields of justice, civilian administration, customs and mediation, so as to ensure that adequate and sufficient expertise can be provided for CSDP civilian missions; calls for the HR/VP to come forward with specific proposals for making up these staffing shortages, in particular in the area of civilian crisis management and the sectors described above;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Reiterates its call for the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to overcome the imbalance between civilian and military planning capabilities in the EEAS and the general difficulty in achieving staffing requirements for CSDP missions and operations, in particular for staff in the fields of justice, civilian administration, customs and mediation, so as to ensure that adequate and sufficient
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Reiterates its call for the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to overcome the imbalance between civilian and military planning capabilities in the EEAS and the general difficulty in achieving staffing requirements for CSDP missions and operations, in particular for staff in the fields of justice, civilian administration, customs and mediation, so as to ensure that adequate and sufficient expertise can be provided for CSDP missions; calls for the HR/VP to come forward with specific proposals for making up these staffing shortages, in particular in the area of civilian crisis management and the sectors described above; is of the opinion that any reduction of funding of CSDP missions should be conducted only after a careful impact assessment of such a reduction;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 a (new) 69 a. Is concerned about past arms exports by EU Member States to authoritarian regimes in particular in North Africa and the Arab World; deplores the fact that EU Member States continue to export arms to countries such as Saudi Arabia, but also Armenia and Azerbaijan thus contributing and facilitating armed conflict, regional instability and serious violations of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL); urges EU Member States such as Germany and Cyprus to fully respect and implement the EU arms embargo against Syria; reminds that EU Member States are responsible for more than one third of global arms exports; urges the EU Member States to comply not only with the eight criteria of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports) but also with EU development policy principles; reminds EU Member States that developing countries should first and foremost invest financial resources in sustainable social and economic development, democracy and the rule of law; urges HR/VP and the EU Member States to use the ongoing review of EU Common Position 2008/944/CFSP in order to strengthen the implementation and monitoring of the EU criteria for arms exports; calls on the HR/VP and the EU Member States to speak with one voice in the context of the UN negotiations on a global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and to promote a strong and robust ATT which requires State Parties to deny any arms export in case there is a serious risk that the arms would be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of IHRL and IHR, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes;
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on civilian conflict prevention and peace-
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on conflict prevention and peace- building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU's capacity to prevent conflict and provide mediation capacities alongside its better-resourced crisis management capacities; calls as a matter of priority for stock to be taken of EU policies in the area of conflict prevention and peace-building with a view to the HR/VP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the Union's external capacity and responsiveness in this area; recalls that each existing conflict or frozen conflict is distinct and thus should be considered separately to reflect this uniqueness;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on conflict prevention and peace- building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU's capacity to prevent conflict and provide mediation capacities alongside its better-resourced crisis management capacities; calls as a matter of priority for stock to be taken of EU policies in the area of conflict prevention and peace-building with a view to the HR/VP reporting back to Parliament on proposals
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on conflict prevention and peace- building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU's capacity to prevent conflict and provide mediation capacities alongside its better-resourced crisis management capacities; calls as a matter of priority for stock to be taken of EU policies in the area of conflict prevention and peace-building with a view to the HR/VP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the Union's external capacity and responsiveness in this area; welcomes the proposal by the Commission and EEAS to introduce a budget line amounting to EUR 500 000 for Conflict Prevention and Mediation Support Services in the EEAS budget for 2013, following the successful completion at the end of this year of a preparatory action proposed by the European Parliament;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on conflict prevention and peace- building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU's capacity to prevent conflict and provide mediation capacities alongside its better-resourced crisis management capacities; calls as a matter of priority for stock to be taken of EU policies in the area of conflict prevention and peace-building with a view to the HR/VP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the Union's external capacity and responsiveness in this area; calls on the HR/VP to enhance the participation of women in conflict prevention, mediation and peace-building mechanisms;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 a (new) 70 a. Considers the proposal for an autonomous or semi-autonomous European Institute of Peace with close links to the EU a very promising idea, which could contribute to strengthening conflict prevention and mediation capacities in Europe; calls for such an institute to be based on a clearly defined mandate which avoids duplication of existing governmental and non- governmental organisations and focuses on informal mediation diplomacy and knowledge transfer among and between EU and independent mediation actors; looks forward to the results of the pilot project on a European Institute of Peace launched this year; expects to be fully involved in the discussions leading to the possible creation of such an institute;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe's citizens, and further afield, that only comprehensive approaches that integrate diplomatic,
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 a (new) 70 a. Believes that in its treatment of authoritarian regimes the EU should develop a more consistent policy with respect to the imposition and lifting of sanctions and restrictive measures;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 a (new) 70 a. Calls for the HR/VP to analyse the effectiveness of the European Union in addressing the threat posed by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons a decade after the adoption of the 2003 Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and upon the expiration of the extended deadline for the implementation of the 2008 New Lines for Action, with a view to the HRVP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the EU's capacity in this policy area;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 b (new) 70 b. Calls for the HR/VP to analyse the effectiveness of the European Union in addressing the threat posed by the proliferation of SALW and other Conventional Weapons as well as broader disarmament-related issues since the adoption of the 2005 Small Arms and Light Weapons Strategy and other relevant policy frameworks - including the 2003 EU Common Position on arms brokering and EU arms embargoes - with a view to the HRVP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the EU's capacity in this policy area
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Reiterates its call on the Member States to increase European cooperation in defence, which is the only feasible way to make sure that European military forces
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Reiterates its call on the Member States to increase European cooperation in defence, which is the only feasible way to make sure that European military forces continue to be credible and operational in the face of diminishing defence budgets; notes the progress made under the EU’s pooling and sharing and NATO’s smart defence and considers it essential that further synergies are achieved between the two organisations; stresses the need to make further progress in pooling and sharing of assets, and the potential for synergies in research, development and industrial cooperation in defence at Union level; welcomes the initiatives for strengthened cooperation on this matter, including the Weimar Plus Initiative;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 72 Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 72 Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74.
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74.
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74. Notes that Article 194 of the Lisbon
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution 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 and increasing reliance on renewables and clean energy sources is urgent and essential for the EU, which is highly dependent on external sources of energy; notes that the main
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution 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 North Africa and the Southern Corridor from Turkey to Central Asia, and calls on the Commission to prioritise such projects; 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) 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 389 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Notes that in 2011 the Commission proposed setting up an information exchange mechanism on intergovernmental agreements in energy between Members States and third countries; believes that exchange of best practices
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe's citizens, and further afield, that only comprehensive approaches that integrate diplomatic, economic, development and, in the last resort, military means are adequate for addressing global threats and challenges;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution 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) 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;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 a (new) 75 a. Underlines that, in the CFSP, the action against the new generation of challenges for stability and international security such as climate change, international crime and terrorism, cybernetic attacks, proliferation of nuclear and mass destruction weapons, failed states, piracy and pandemics, must have an important place;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading (new) after paragraph 75 The external dimension of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 a (new) 75 a. Recalls that the external dimension of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice must play an important role in the CFSP; highlights the need of an organized management of the migratory flows that assure the cooperation with the countries of origin and of transit;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 76. Believes that fostering dialogue and understanding between different religions and cultures should
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 77. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the EU Member States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary-General of NATO, the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the Secretary- General of the Commonwealth, the Chairman-in-
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 b (new) - having regard to the 2010 indicators for the comprehensive approach to the EU implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on Women, Peace and Security[1] and the related 2011 Report, [1] Council document 9990/11 of 11 May 2011.
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe's citizens, and further afield, that only comprehensive approaches that integrate diplomatic, economic and, in the last resort and in full compliance with the provisions of the UN charter, military means are adequate for addressing global threats and challenges;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that in the second decade of the twenty-first century there is a growing awareness amongst Europe's citizens, and further afield, that only comprehensive approaches that integrate diplomatic, economic and, in the last resort and within the framework of international law, military means are adequate for addressing global threats and challenges;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that with the Lisbon Treaty the EU has all the means necessary to adopt a comprehensive approach such as this, whereby all the Union's diplomatic and financial resources are used to back common strategic policy guidelines in order to have the greatest possible leverage in promoting the security and economic prosperity of European citizens and their neighbours, and the fundamental rights all over the world; calls for the further development of an appropriate mechanism in the EEAS, with the participation of the relevant Commission services, where geographic and thematic expertise are integrated and drive a comprehensive approach to policy planning, formulation and implementation;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses that a comprehensive understanding of CFSP covers
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses that a comprehensive understanding of CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of a Common Security and Defence Policy that might lead to a common defence, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency whilst respecting the specificity of each component of external action; reiterates that such an approach to developing EU foreign policy must be based on the principles and objectives established in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, meaning that the EU external action must be inspired by the promotion and protection of EU values, such as the respect for human rights, freedom, democracy and the rule of law; stresses, at the same time, the importance of closer coordination between the internal and external dimensions of the EU's security policies, which should be reflected also to the external action of the Union;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Stresses that Enlargement is one of the EU's most successful policies and a powerful foreign policy tool that helped to overcome the divisions of the Cold War and contributed to peace, stability and prosperity throughout Europe; highlights its transformative power and underlines the need to continue to be a credible policy of the EU, more adequately reflected and framed in CFSP;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Notes that 2013 will mark the passing of a decade since the adoption of the European Security Strategy and, consequently, underlines the need to update and consolidate this framework document in accordance with the current international environment;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Is of the opinion that in planning and implementing the CFSP, the EU must fine-tune the balance between its geo- political interests and the commitment to its values;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 c (new) - having regard to its resolutions of 25 November 2010 on the 10th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security[1] and of 2 February 2012 on Women's situation in war, [1] P7_TA(2010)0439.
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, consistency, credibility and effectiveness of action by the Union; calls on the HR/VP to use to the full her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, coordination, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union; calls on the HR/VP to use to the full her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour; welcomes the important lead role, on behalf of the international community, played under difficult circumstances by the HR/VP in the negotiations with Iran; calls for
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union; calls on the HR/VP to use to the full and in a timely manner her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour; welcomes the important lead role, on behalf of the international community, played under difficult circumstances by the HR/VP in the negotiations with Iran; calls for such leadership in enhancing the European Union's role in support of the Middle East Peace Process and in the Neighbourhood;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union; calls on the HR/VP to use to the full her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour; welcomes the important lead role, on behalf of the international community, played under difficult circumstances by the HR/VP in the negotiations with Iran; calls for such leadership in enhancing the European Union's role in support of the Middle East Peace Process and in the Neighbourhood; welcomes the progress made regarding the establishing the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and calls for the conclusion of this process within the reasonably shortest period;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recognises the
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recognises the essential role of the EEAS (including its Delegations and EU Special Representatives) in assisting the HR/VP in pursuing a more strategic, coherent and consistent political approach to the Union's external action; affirms its intention to continue monitoring the geographic and gender balance of staff in the EEAS, including in senior positions, and to assess whether the appointment of Member State diplomats as Heads of Delegation and other key positions is in the interests of the Union, not
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recognises the essential role of the EEAS (including its Delegations and EU Special Representatives) in assisting the HR/VP in pursuing a more strategic,
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the role of EU Special Representatives should be complementary to the country-specific work of EU Heads of Delegations and should represent and coordinate EU policy towards regions
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the role of EU Special Representatives should be complementary to the country-specific work of EU Heads of Delegations and should represent and coordinate EU policy towards regions with specific strategies or security interests, which require a continuous EU presence and visibility; welcomes the positive response by the HR/VP to having newly appointed EUSRs and Heads of Delegation appear before Parliament for an exchange of views before taking up their posts; calls for improved reporting and access to political reports from Delegations and EUSRs in order for Parliament to receive full and timely information on developments from the ground, particularly in areas considered to be strategically important or the focus of political concern; also welcomes the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Human Rights, which will help reinforce the EU’s strategy and increase its visibility in this area;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU should develop its foreign policy objectives further and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, security, solidarity, conflict prevention, the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights, gender equality, respect for international law, support for international institutions, effective multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, sustainable development,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the role of EU Special Representatives should be complementary to and consistent with the country-specific work of EU Heads of Delegations and should represent and coordinate EU policy towards regions with specific strategies or security interests, which require a continuous EU presence and visibility; welcomes the positive response by the HR/VP to having newly appointed EUSRs and Heads of Delegation appear before Parliament for an exchange of views before taking up their posts; calls for improved reporting and access to political reports from Delegations and EUSRs in order for Parliament to receive full and timely information on developments from the ground, particularly in areas considered to be strategically important or the focus of political concern;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Reiterates its position that important thematic policies previously covered by Personal Representatives should have the full support of the EEAS and appropriate external political representation, and therefore calls for proposals to be put forward such as that for Human Rights or Gender Equality;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Upholds the forthcoming nomination by the Council of a EU Special Representative for Human Rights; Recalls that the EUSR for HR should act and speak on behalf of the Union, reflecting the shared and indivisible responsibility of all EU institutions and Member States to protect and promote human rights worldwide in a consistent and coordinated manner; Insists that the EUSR for HR should work closely with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to ensure coherence and mainstreaming of human rights across all policy areas of the CFSP;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Welcomes the decision for the appointment of a EU special representative for Human Rights that should have a substantial mandate to mainstream human rights across CFSP and CSDP and other EU policies and provide visibility and coherence to the EU action in this field;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the commitment by the Member States in the Lisbon Treaty to playing their full role in the development and implementation of the Union's foreign policy; stresses the importance of the Member States
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the commitment by the Member States in the Lisbon Treaty to playing their full role in the development and implementation of the EU
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Underlines that civil and military operations should remain strictly separate in every area; stresses that civil-military cooperation involves the incalculable risk of civilians being used to achieve military objectives with far-reaching consequences;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the HR/VP
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU should develop its foreign policy objectives further and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, human security, solidarity, conflict prevention, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights, gender equality, respect for international law, support for international institutions, effective multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, sustainable development, transparent and accountable governance, free and fair trade and the eradication of poverty;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the HR/VP to come forward with proposals to further encourage Member State cooperation under the CFSP, specifically by setting out a process that will lead to European Council conclusions inter alia on the implementation of the mutual defence clause, on Permanent Structured Cooperation in the area of security and defence and guidelines for
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the HR/VP to come forward with proposals to further encourage Member State cooperation under the CFSP, specifically by setting out a process that will lead to European Council conclusions on Permanent Structured Cooperation in the area of security and defence and guidelines for more systematic use of coalitions of the willing, such as in the ‘core group’ concept for CSDP missions and operations, as a means of
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Welcomes the agreement on the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy; is of the opinion that the Inter-Parliamentary Conference will contribute to the development and oversight of the Union's foreign policy, and thus will strengthen the democratic control over it; also believes that the Conference will foster relations and cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recalls that the revision of the 2006 IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management should mark a further step forward in greater transparency and provision of information to the budgetary authority in the area of CFSP and the HR/VP's Declaration on Political Accountability; believes, in this regard, that full transparency and democratic scrutiny require separate budget lines for each and every CSDP mission
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Insists that the EU resources available for the implementation of the CFSP should be used as efficiently as possible and therefore the synergy between the external actions of the EU and the Member States should be achieved both in political and in budgetary terms;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the greater emphasis on consistency and coherence across the range of the Union's financial instruments, for example in the form of the cross-cutting provisions on the EEAS in the proposed regulations for new external relations financial instruments for the period 2014 to 2020;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the greater emphasis on consistency and coherence across the range of the Union's financial instruments, for example in the form of the cross-cutting provisions on the EEAS in the proposed
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by the Parliament and Council should
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by the Parliament and Council should be tailored and fully funded to respond to the strategic interests of the Union as well as being adaptable to changing political circumstances; calls, therefore, for the Union's budget (the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020) to be properly resourced in line with the ambitions and priorities of the Union as a global actor and to provide a secure and prosperous future for citizens as well as the necessary flexibility to cope with unforeseen developments;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by the Parliament and Council should be tailored and fu
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU should develop its foreign policy objectives further and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, security, solidarity, conflict prevention, the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, gender equality, respect for international law, support for international institutions, effective multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, sustainable development, free and fair trade and the eradication of poverty;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that a more joined-up and comprehensive approach to applying the EU's external relations instruments in support of
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the importance of ensuring
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the importance of ensuring coherence between policy planning, formulation and implementation through an appropriate mix of external financial instruments in the area of foreign affairs; calls among other things for continued complementary between the CFSP and the Instrument for Stability in the areas of mediation, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict peace- building, as well as for further work
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the importance of ensuring coherence between policy planning, formulation and implementation through an appropriate mix of external financial instruments in the area of foreign affairs; calls among other things for continued complementary between the CFSP and the Instrument for Stability in the areas of mediation, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict peace- building, as well as for further work towards complementarity with the geographical instruments for long-term engagement with a country or region; welcomes the innovative introduction of a new Partnerships Instrument which brings important added value to the EU's CFSP by providing a financial framework for cooperation with the EU's Strategic Partners and a new way to engage countries whose role on the world stage is steadily increasing in a sustainable manner with a focus on matters of global concern, also in the follow-up to important international summits;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that such an approach can be aided by the establishment of clear country- or region-specific benchmarks, which should be monitored and evaluated by the European Parliament over the short, medium and long term; calls for benchmarking of the EU’s foreign policy, drawing upon existing strategic programming documents or strategic policy frameworks (such as the Horn of Africa or the Sahel), including in a more systematic and quantifiable definition of policy priorities and objectives, as well as of the resources to be used over precise timelines in the short, mid- and long term;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Urges the Commission to start producing annual reports that consolidate information on all external funding in the broad remit (such that is covered by Heading IV and such that may not be confided only to Heading IV) and that offers a breakdown of spending by inter alia beneficiary country, general area of application of the funds, use of financial instruments, commitments and payments, level of participation of partners;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Believes that a comprehensive approach to the Union's external action necessitates, inter alia, greater alignment and mutual reinforcement of the CFSP and the European Neighbourhood Policy; welcomes, in this context, the joint policy response of the Commission and the EEAS to events in the Southern Neighbourhood, exemplified by the "Joint Communication" of May 25, 2011; believes, furthermore, that multilateral structures of the ENP ought to be consolidated and developed more strategically, so as to effectively advance the foreign policy priorities of the Union; contends that, given the centrality of "effective multilateralism" in the Union's external action, the EAAS and the Commission should explore the viability of the ENP's multilateral track to serve as a framework for organizing political relations in the wider Europe;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Believes that the strategic interests, objectives and general guidelines to be pursued through the CFSP must be founded upon delivering peace, security and prosperity for the citizens of Europe, first of all in our neighbourhood, but also further afield, guided by the principles which inspired the creation of the EU itself, including, democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, equality and solidarity and respect for international law and the United Nations Charter, including the exercise of the Responsibility to Protect;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Believes that the strategic interests, objectives and general guidelines to be pursued through the CFSP must be founded upon delivering peace, security and prosperity for the citizens of Europe and beyond, first of all in our neighbourhood, but also further afield, guided by the principles which inspired the creation of the EU itself, including, democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21 a. Continues to support the potential enlargement of the European Union to any European state which respects the Union's values and is committed to promoting them and which is willing and able to fulfil the accession criteria; believes that the Union would lose moral authority and political credibility worldwide were it to close its doors to its neighbours;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) A a. whereas in order to achieve these goals the EU should be able to create synergies and develop strategic partnerships with those countries that share the same values and are willing to adopt common policies and engage in mutually agreed actions;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Notes that the Union has developed relationships over time with countries and regional organisations that have differing contractual and legal bases, some having been termed ‘strategic’; observes that there is no clear formula for determining the Union's choice of a strategic partner, which has even become an inflationist concept; notes that leveraging bilateral relationships can
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Notes that the Union has developed relationships over time with countries and regional organisations that have differing contractual and legal bases, some having been termed
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23.
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes, therefore, that future decisions on strategic partners should be carefully framed in accordance with the foreign policy priorities of the Union vis-à- vis a country or region, or in international fora, and that due consideration should be given to ending partnerships that become obsolete or counter-productive or are in open contradiction with the EU founding values; calls therefore for a follow-up debate with the European Parliament on the September 2010 European Council discussion on the
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Takes the view that, in order for the Union to be effective in delivering peace
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Takes the view that, in order for the
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution 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 enlargement countries, the neighbourhood, and extending outwards in concentric circles, including where relevant the role and relative influence of regional organisations;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24 a. Stresses that any military intervention from the side of EU would be the wrong way to solving conflicts and reaching solutions in the Middle East and North Africa; Strongly advocates for the use of political and diplomatic means to promote and achieve peaceful solutions and maintain a safe environment for the people of the region, the EU and the world;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that demonstrating responsibility for our neighbourhood will strengthen the credibility of the Union's
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