2013/2081(INI) Common foreign and security policy in 2012. Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament
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)
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| Committee Opinion | BUDG |
NEYNSKY Nadezhda ( PPE)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 142-p1, Treaty on European Union TEU 36
Legal Basis:
RoP 142-p1, Treaty on European Union TEU 36Events
2013/10/24
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
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2013/10/24
EP - Decision by Parliament
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The European Parliament adopted by 389 votes to 114 with 58 abstentions, a resolution on t he Annual Report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
Parliament highlighted the fact that the first quarter of the twenty-first century was characterised by a period of prolonged structural change that was transforming the global order which demanded a fresh approach to shaping a new multi-polar world order that was inclusive and underpinned by the rule of law and a pluralist democratic model as well as universal values, including human rights. It noted that many obstacles lie ahead, not least in engaging with emerging powers in reforming the multilateral system. The world financial crisis and the growing assertiveness of new emerging economies posed major political, economic, social, cultural and environmental challenges, which required collective and united EU action .
Defend the interests of the EU : Parliament considered that the EU must defend its citizens' interests in the world in a determined, unified manner, while always basing its policies on the promotion of the fundamental values on which the Union is founded. In this respect, EU foreign policy must be flexible in responding to emerging threats and challenges in many areas. The EU needed not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, also develop a common vision. For this reason, Parliament demanded that the instrument of enhanced cooperation be used to secure greater capacity to act, and to overcome the inappropriate use of the veto within the Council. A joint or unified approach should give the EU the strength to pursue its interests and defend its values in the world.
Parliament stressed that the effectiveness of the EU's external action also depends on the full support of its citizens and on the legitimacy it acquires by being anchored in the EU's fundamental values of democracy. It called for Parliament to be regularly informed of foreign policy priorities of the Union.
Building a new, comprehensive approach to the EU’s foreign policy : Parliament urged Member States to play a constructive role in the Union's foreign and security policy and to improve the Union's effectiveness as a cohesive global actor. The need to develop closer cooperation in order to guarantee military security is stressed.
Overall, Members regretted the fact that the EU had not yet developed a clear strategy for it relations with the rest of the world and that its activities were defined more by reaction than by action. It demanded, therefore, a fundamental strategic debate, which should include the Council, the Commission and Parliament and called, as a contribution to this debate, for the European Council in December to further elaborate on the European Global Strategy initiative.
Parliament also stressed that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covered all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of the CSDP, which could lead to a common defence.
It called on the Council and the VP/HR to respond to Parliament's recommendation on the 2013 review of the organisation and the functioning of the EEAS in order to ensure the further development of an appropriate and gender-balanced structure within the EEAS (with the participation of the relevant Commission services), in which geographic and thematic expertise are integrated and drive a comprehensive approach to policy planning, formulation and implementation.
Providing leadership and coherence in EU foreign policy : stressing the political leadership role that the VP/HR is expected to play in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of Union action, Parliament congratulated Lady Ashton on her success in bringing the parties together in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. It considered that these examples of leadership should be applied to Central Asia to the Middle East and from the Horn of Africa across the Sahel. It called for a review of the infrastructure distribution and staffing of EU delegations in order to ensure that the Union’s efficiency, visibility and representation in third countries reflected the EU’s political ambitions and expected priorities. Parliament regretted the Council’s rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework , which would reduce the Union's capacity to promote peace, security and sustainable economic development and its credibility in respect of such efforts. It stressed the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by Parliament and the Council were fully funded, tailored to furthering the Union’s strategic interests.
Assessing the achievements of the VP/HR and of the Council in 2011 : Parliament welcomed the steps taken by the Council, with the VP/HR’s support, in the 2011 Annual Report towards mapping out the Union’s foreign policy in a forward-looking and strategic policy document. It considered, however, the Council’s Annual Report still falls short of the ambitions of the Lisbon Treaty in important ways, and therefore called for the following in future:
establish clear priorities and strategic guidelines for the CFSP; setting out a framework for assessing existing strategic partners and developing new partnerships, including with international and regional organisations; setting out a roadmap for making progress on important innovations of the Lisbon Treaty, in particular (1) by making operational the assignment of special tasks and missions to a core group of Member States , (2) through the establishment by capable and willing Member States of permanent structured cooperation in defence , and (3) by enhancing the role of, and providing more resources for, the European Defence Agency ; addressing acute problems in CSDP decision-making, inter alia in relation to funding procedures and the financing of operations, that result in incomprehensible delays between the taking of political decisions to launch a mission and the actual deployment of that mission on the ground (Libya and Mali being the most recent in a long line of examples).
In this respect, Parliament called on the Council to request that the VP/HR set out in the next Annual Report her foreign policy objectives for the years 2014 and 2015, along with the timeframe and necessary resources for their implementation. These priorities should focus on the EU’s strategic aims, starting with the transatlantic partnership, the economic and political development of its Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods, and the Middle East Peace Process.
It called on the Council and the VP/HR, when drawing up future Annual Reports on the CFSP, to engage with the Committee on Foreign Affairs at an early stage in order to discuss foreign policy objectives for the coming years. Members also welcomed the initiative of holding a European Council Summit in December 2013. Parliament called for this meeting to deliver a clear roadmap with timelines for achieving key objectives, including, in the first instance, the timely review of the European Security Strategy and the use of a White Book serving as a common template for concurrent national security and defence reviews. It stressed the need to develop closer cooperation in order to guarantee military security and achieve savings.
Strategic priorities : Parliament welcomed the development of ‘strategic partnerships’ as a format for the EU's engagement with both established and emerging powers. These partnerships should focus on the USA, Russia, China and Turkey (given the latters status as a candidate country and its growing international standing as regards providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence – although the most important reforms have yet to be carried out in Turkey.)
Parliament considered that enlargement remains an important tool of EU foreign policy and was in the EU’s long-term strategic interest. However, it stressed that enlargement policy needs to take into account the EU’s own integration capacity and the genuine commitment of the Western Balkan countries and of Turkey to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns.
Parliament stressed that the EU needed to put further effort into, place a higher priority on, and show greater commitment to, the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) at a time when this policy was in difficulty. It called for the principles underlying the new ENP approach, as set out by the VP/HR and the Commission in the relevant joint communications, in particular the 'more-for-more', differentiation and mutual accountability principles and the 'partnership with society', to be fully operational and for Union assistance to be fully aligned to this new approach. As regards the Southern Neighbourhood, Members called for further actions with the Arab Spring countries.
Parliament regretted the fact that the EU gave up its common policy of an arms embargo on Syria, thereby undermining a common approach on the matter. It invited the Member States to show solidarity and to provide help to refugees from Syria and displaced persons within Syria.
Parliament also made a number of recommendations with a view to strengthening the EU’s position in South Africa, Latin America, Asia and Afghanistan. It called for the EU to have a greater presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus beyond China, India and Japan, and extending particularly to Indonesia and the Philippines.
It called on the EU and the Members States to reconfirm the EU’s commitment to advancing effective multilateralism, with the UN system at its core and called on the VP/HR to take stock of the effectiveness of the EU’s Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and its policies for tackling conventional weapons, including arms exports. Lastly, Parliament reiterated its call for the EU to play a more active role in the resolution of the Western Sahara conflict, which currently represented an insurmountable obstacle to the full development of good-neighbourly relations in the Maghreb.
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EP - Debate in Parliament
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CSL - Council Meeting
2013/10/14
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
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2013/10/10
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2013/09/26
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2013/06/27
EP - Committee opinion
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2013/06/10
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2013/04/24
EP - NEYNSKY Nadezhda (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in BUDG
2013/02/19
EP - BROK Elmar (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
Documents
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T7-0453/2013
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0330/2013
- Debate in Council: 3264
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A7-0330/2013
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE516.926
- Committee draft report: PE510.554
- Committee opinion: PE510.794
- Committee opinion: PE510.794
- Committee draft report: PE510.554
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE516.926
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0330/2013
Activities
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2013/2081(INI)
2013/06/07
BUDG
5 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Warns, in view of the overall good implementation rate, against unjustified cuts to the CFSP budget in the 2014-2020 MFF that would undermine the effectiveness and impact of this policy, however welcomes any justified cuts to the CFSP budget in the 2014-2020 MFF;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Reiterates its concerns regarding parliamentary scrutiny of the CFSP budget, the budget's transparency and the use of the Athena mechanism for CSDP operations; welcomes efforts to undertake a clear breakdown of all items financed within the CFSP budget, including for each CSDP operation, each EU special representative and each other attendant policy, as long as this does not detract from the flexibility and responsiveness required for the CFSP, repeats its position that the total amount of operating CFSP expenditure shall be entered entirely in one budget chapter, entitled CFSP and distributed between the articles of the CFSP budget;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Recalls the importance of creating synergies and avoiding overlaps between existing policies and new initiatives, and welcomes the efforts to promote civil- military synergies and consistency between CFSP actions. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent with the EU's own values, EU foreign policy and external action must give priority to peace- building, promoting democracy and the rule of law, good governance and fair societies; highlights the importance of strengthening the Instrument for Stability as Union´s strategic tool for addressing a number of global security and development challenges.
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Stresses the need for making use of the enhanced flexibility provided by the new financial regulation and to speed up the delivery of aid in crisis situations, respectively in situations of imminent or immediate danger threatening to escalate into armed conflict or to destabilise a country, whereby an early engagement by the Union would be of major importance in promoting conflict prevention.
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5 b. In this context calls on the European Commission to present, in accordance with Article 54(2), delegated acts concerning detailed rules for the financing of preparatory measures in the fields of CFSP.
source: PE-513.235
2013/09/26
AFET
336 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new) - having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social and Committee of the Regions - Towards a more competitive and efficient defence and security sector[1], [1] COM(2013) 542 final, 24.7.2013
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the world's financial crisis and the growing assertiveness of new emerging economies are unleashing major political, economic social and environmental challenges, including internal problems, for all parties and takes the view that addressing such challenges requires collective a
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the announcement concerning the launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which could give the European and US economies an important boost and stimulate progress on other international agreements; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council; notes that
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the announcement concerning the launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which could give the European and US economies an important boost and stimulate progress on other international agreements; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council; notes that, in the meantime, continuing the practice of holding annual EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies in relation to threats and challenges of global relevance and the development of a common approach to e
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28.
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the announcement concerning the launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which could give the European and US economies an important boost and stimulate progress on other international agreements; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council; notes that, in the meantime, continuing the practice of holding annual EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Considers that harmonizing rules regarding trade and investments in the Euro-Atlantic space together with the economic and political power of the EU and US, will create and impose a model to be followed by other regional and global actors, in the framework of a new world order;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Condemns the NSA spying programmes to European citizens and Member States by the United States and expresses the need to freeze the ongoing negotiations on the EU-USA transatlantic agreement;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that in order to build trust it is necessary for the USA to make drastic changes to its data collection activities directed against the EU and its citizens
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that in order to build trust it is necessary for the USA to make drastic
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that in order to rebuild trust
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Stresses that all EU policies and actions should be in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that in order to build trust it is necessary for the USA to
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that in order to build trust it is necessary for the USA to make drastic changes to its data collection activities
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers th
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29 a. Believes that EU-US common standards for balancing freedom and security and for performing intelligence activities, as well clearer, fairer and based on the principle of reciprocity agreements for sharing classified information are necessary;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29 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 116 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 8 a (new) - Turkey (It is proposed to create a separate sub- heading for Turkey which neither legally nor geographicaly speaking should be included in the general section on Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. The new Turkey section comprising paragraph 34.a, 34.b and 34.c should appear in between the section on Russia and the section on China)
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Reiterates its support for the Union's policy of critical engagement with Russia; considers Russia to be an important strategic
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Reiterates its support for the Union's policy of critical engagement with Russia; considers Russia to be an important strategic partner and neighbour; welcomes cooperation with Russia on important international issues, for instance with regard to Iran, Afghanistan and Syria;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Reiterates its support for the Union's policy of critical engagement with Russia; considers Russia to be an important
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Points out that the solution to the world's crisis will only arrive by a radical abolition of neoliberal policies to create a new world framework based on social development, welfare of the people, social justice and fight against poverty;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Deplores, nevertheless, the fact that Russia uses its veto in the UN Security Council to undermine the international community's ability to act in response to situations such as the humanitarian tragedy and spiralling violence in Syria; calls thus on the VP/HR to invest the EU's diplomatic weight and efforts to further engage Russia in matters of global concern, as is the situation in Syria;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Deplores, nevertheless, the fact that Russia uses its veto in the UN Security Council to undermine the international community's ability to act in response to situations such as the humanitarian tragedy and spiralling violence in Syria; welcomes its recent mediation with regards the Syrian chemical arms stockpile; regrets that such a mediation has not come at an earlier stage in order to have avoided thousands of life losses;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31 a. Salutes Russia's proposal outlined by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urging Syria to relinquish control of its chemical arsenal and Russia's willingness to assist in such operation;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Remains concerned about Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights, as demonstrated by the restrictive political environment for genuine opposition parties, the recent crackdown on civil society organisations and discriminatory legislation against LGBT individuals; deplores the political manipulation of justice1 and regrets the culture of impunity2 ; emphasises that strengthening the rule of law in all areas of Russian public life, including the economy, would be a constructive response to the discontent expressed by many Russian citizens, and is essential in order to build a genuine, constructive partnership between the EU and Russia;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Remains concerned about Russia's lack of commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights, exemplified by recent legislation which hinder the work of civil society organisations and target minorities; emphasises that strengthening the rule of law in all areas of Russian public life, including the economy, would be a constructive response to the discontent expressed by many Russian citizens, and is essential in order to build a genuine, constructive partnership between the EU and Russia;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32.
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32 a. Expressess its concern over politically motivated trials, as was the case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev, who still remain in prison, and notes that the political use of the court in this case is only one example of lack of independence of Russian judiciary; stresses that a determined effort to tackle corruption and redress abuses in cases such as Yukos affair are important to enchancing confidence in the EU - Russia economic relationship;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is of the opinion that the EU must defend its citizens' interests in the world in a determined, unified manner, while always basing its action on the fundamental values of democracy, the rule of law and human rights on which the Union is founded;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32 a. Deplores, in this regard, the adoption of several laws restricting freedom of expression, assembly and association notably the "Foreign Agents" law and federal and regional "anti- propaganda" laws targeting LGBT people and groups;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Underlines the EU's willingness to contribute to the Partnership for Modernisation and to any successor to the current partnership and cooperation agreement that is linked to Russia's progress as regards human rights, the rule of law and pluralist democracy; believes that within the process of negotiations, the EU must show understanding and respect for the cultural, historical, geo-political and social particularities of Russia, and, while building the mutual trust, it must promote solutions which could accommodate those particularities with the political goals of the EU by strategic firmness and tactical flexibility;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Underlines the EU's willingness to
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Underlines the EU's willingness to contribute to the Partnership for Modernisation and to any successor to the current partnership and cooperation agreement
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Underlines the EU's willingness to
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Stresses the importance of creating a common European foreign policy on energy with the objective of improving energy security through the initiation of a trilateral cooperation between EU, Russia and transit countries;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Criticises Russia's use, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords), of the instruments of energy and trade policy to blackmail countries in the European neighbourhood so as to hinder their sovereign decisions;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Criticises Russia's use, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords), of the instruments of energy and trade policy to blackmail countries in the European neighbourhood so as to hinder their sovereign decisions; considers it necessary for Russia to adopt a constructive position with regard to frozen conflicts; regrets that the EU has dithered, avoiding a firm involvement in the resolution of these conflicts and in the Eastern neighbourhood as a whole, thus creating opportunities for Russia to exercise mounting pressure on Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Criticises Russia's use, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords), of the instruments of energy and trade policy to blackmail countries in the European neighbourhood so as to hinder their sovereign decisions; considers it necessary for Russia to adopt a constructive position with regard to frozen
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Criticises Russia's use, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords), of the instruments of energy and trade policy to
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is of the opinion that the EU must defend
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Criticises Russia's use, in violation of international norms (e.g. the Helsinki Accords), of the instruments of energy and trade policy to blackmail countries in the European neighbourhood so as to hinder their sovereign decisions; believes, furthermore, that progressive integration of partner countries with the EU is consistent with their pursuit of good- neighbourly relations with Russia; firmly rejects zero-sum game as a paradigm for EU's and Russia's relations with the Eastern Partnership countries; considers it necessary for Russia to adopt a constructive position with regard to frozen conflicts;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34.
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34 a. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; points out that Turkey is not only a NATO ally but also a candidate to join the European Union if and when the accession criteria can be fulfilled and a decision about full membership meets with democratic approval;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 b (new) 34 b. Notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 c (new) 34 c. Stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment at home to fundamental rights, a secular state, pluralist democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Encourages the EU to further develop its strategic partnership with China; calls for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government; calls for more uniformity from the EU and Member States with regards to their policies towards China as a EU tactical priority; calls for building a dialogue based on geo-strategic standards and mutual respect; calls, while welcoming the almost 60 active sectoral dialogues, for further sectoral dialogues to be developed and for the human rights dialogue to be strengthened;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Encourages the EU to further develop its strategic partnership with China; calls for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government; calls, while welcoming the almost 60 active sectoral dialogues
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Encourages the EU to further develop its strategic partnership with China; calls for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Encourages the EU to further develop its comprehensive strategic partnership with China; calls for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government; calls, while welcoming the almost 60 active sectoral dialogues, for further sectoral dialogues to be developed and for the EU-China human rights dialogue to be strengthened and for enhanced cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a (new) 35 a. Considers that the EU-China relations would greatly benefit from a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership promoting both parties' global interests, joint projects and institutional interoperability, all in the frame of a mutual understanding and respect;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is of the opinion that
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 b (new) 35 b. Believes that the EU is strategically interested in the internal coherence of China, in china's capacity to softly participate at the stabilisation of the global equilibriums and in China's contribution to the EU development through trade and through providing labour without immigration;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Stresses that cooperation between the EU and China in the multilateral arena is crucial in order to address global challenges, including those relating to economic and financial
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36 a. Welcomes China's positive involvement in maintaining stability in its surrounding areas; concludes that this kind of relations should be built on common interests rather than on differences when assessing their respective policies towards regions characterised by conflict;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36 a. Regrets that the initial openings of the new Chinese leadership have not been followed through; deplores, in this respect, the issuing of "Document n.9" to Communist party cadres urging the party to eradicate seven subversive perils including, inter alia, "Western constitutional democracy", the universal values of human rights and the notion of media independence and civic participation;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 b (new) 36 b. Understands that the political, social and economic stability of China are strategically essential for the global security and stability, and therefore for the security and stability of the EU;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37.
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37.
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 – indent 1 (new) - South Korea (This is should be considered as a new country substitle, e.g. like "Japan", "China".)
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 – subparagraph 1 (new) Calls on the EU to deepen its political cooperation with South Korea, a major democratic Asian actor that has recently intensified trade relations with the European Union through an ambitious Free Trade Agreement; (This should be considered a new paragraph under the new subtitle "South Korea" and not a subparagraph under "Japan".)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is of the opinion that the EU must defend its citizens' interests in the world in a determined manner, w
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Calls for the EU and its Member States to strengthen
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Calls for the EU and its Member States to strengthen their relations with India, based on the promotion of democracy, social inclusion, the rule of law and human rights, and expresses its
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability in the swiftly changing international environment, and that
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability in the swiftly changing international environment, and that belonging to the European Union continues to offer the perspective of socio-economic development; notes that the European perspective remains a key incentive, notably for European Neighbourhood countries, to deliver on ambitious reforms; takes the view that enlargement is in the EU's long-term strategic interest, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets and needs to take into account the EU's capacity as well as the genuine commitment of those countries on the path to EU accession to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability and security in the swiftly changing international environment, and that belonging to the European Union continues to offer the perspective of socio-economic development; takes the view that enlargement is in the EU's long-term strategic interest, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets and needs to take into account the EU's capacity as well as the genuine commitment of those countries on the path to EU accession to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Emphasises that EU membership provides
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability in the swiftly changing international environment, and that belonging to the European Union continues to offer the perspective of socio-economic development; takes the view that enlargement is in the EU's long-term strategic interest, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets and needs to take into account the EU's capacity as well as the genuine commitment of those countries on the path to EU accession to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns; remains concerned about the backsliding of democratisation processes in Turkey which, apart from being detrimental to Turkish democratic political culture, continue to hinder the EU accession negotiations, and expects to see positive developments as soon as possible;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40 a. Welcomes the agreement on telecommunications and energy between Serbia and Kosovo reached during the 16th round of negotiations brokered by the VP/HR; calls, nevertheless, for more efforts to overcome the remaining obstacles in the region in order to revitalise the enlargement process making it more transparent and accountable to the public opinions of both the EU Member States and the candidate countries; stresses the importance of overcoming the present stalemate with Turkey going beyond the positive agenda and opening the crucial chapters on civil liberties and human rights that can trigger the necessary required political reforms;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Is of the opinion that 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 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisis, given the developments in numerous countries; believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of our interest in
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisis, given the developments in numerous countries; believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of our interest in peaceful and free development, the EU must strongly focus its instruments, inter alia by strengthening multilateral approaches in the region; stresses that the EU needs to give greater priority to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), as well as to provide adequate funding for this policy;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisis, given the developments in numerous countries; stresses that the EU needs to give greater priority to this policy believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of our interest in peaceful, democratic and free development, the EU must
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisis, given the developments in numerous countries; believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of our interest in peaceful and free development, the EU must strongly focus its instruments, inter alia by strengthening multilateral approaches in the region; stresses that the EU needs to
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 a (new) 41 a. Takes the view as well that, within the enlargement process, EU should make the distinction between the performance criteria that should and could be fulfilled better and/or faster before accession and the performance criteria that could be better and/or faster fulfilled after accession without hindering the EU internal macro equilibriums; to this end the EU must acknowledge that the acceding states cannot have the same level of development and performance as the already existing Members, and therefore it has to request from the former a no bigger performance progress than the one necessary for a basic legislative, social, economic and institutional compatibility and interoperability between the acceding and the old Member States;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 a (new) 41 a. Emphasises that the modernisation of the whole European neighbourhood rests on the gradual development of liberal democracy in which those elected democratically also govern democratically according to constitutional principles, respecting opposition, dissent and non- conformism;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 a (new) 41 a. Calls for the principles underlying the new ENP approach, as set out by the VP/HR and the Commission in the relevant joint communications 1, in particular the 'more-for-more', differentiation and mutual accountability principles and the 'partnership with society', to be fully operational and for Union assistance to be fully aligned to this new approach;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 b (new) 41 b. Emphasizes that in order to avoid post accession social tensions and/or socio-economic imbalances within the enlarged Union, the Commission must promote pre-accession policies aimed to mitigate the structural social inequities, as well as to overcame the cultural cleavages within the acceding states prior the time of accession; this should regard in priority the national integration of social and cultural minorities, thus preventing their post accession mass displacement towards other Member States;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the Eastern Neighbourhood is of strategic importance and recalls the European perspective of the countries concerned; calls for
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Health has become an important issue in global politics with implications for security, economic wellbeing and international development. The EU needs a coherent foreign policy approach, addressing challenges not only such as disease threats and cross-sectoral coordination regarding the global policy environment and health governance but producing key elements of foreign policy and development strategy from the perspective of having an "impact on health" as a point of departure;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the Eastern Neighbourhood is of strategic importance and recalls the European perspective of the countries concerned;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the Eastern Neighbourhood is of strategic importance and recalls the European perspective of the countries concerned; calls for greater efforts to achieve the objectives of the Eastern Partnership and a greater political commitment to doing so; welcomes the progress made in the negotiation of Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements between the EU and its eastern partners and calls on them to meet the requirements for a successful Vilnius Summit in November 2013; calls on the HR/VP and European Commission to work towards rapid liberalization of the EU visa regime and opening access to EU markets for those EaP countries that have finalized the negotiations on the Association Agreement and once all the conditions set therein are fulfilled;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the Eastern Neighbourhood is of strategic importance and recalls the European perspective of the countries concerned; calls for greater efforts to achieve the objectives of the Eastern Partnership and a greater political commitment to doing so; welcomes the progress made in the negotiation of Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements between the EU and its eastern partners and calls on them to meet the requirements for a successful Vilnius Summit in November 2013; deplores the pressure exerted by Russia in order to influence their strategic choices regarding closer relations with the EU;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the Eastern Neighbourhood is of strategic importance and recalls the European perspective of the countries concerned; calls for greater efforts to achieve the objectives of the Eastern Partnership and a greater political commitment to doing so; welcomes the progress made in the negotiation of
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the Eastern Neighbourhood is of strategic importance and recalls the European perspective of the countries concerned; calls on the HR/VP and European Commission for greater efforts to achieve the objectives of the Eastern Partnership and a greater political commitment to doing so; welcomes the progress made in the negotiation of Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements between the EU and its eastern partners and calls on them to meet the requirements for a successful Vilnius Summit in November 2013;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) 42 a. Takes note that after experiencing the European Union integration process within the Eastern Partnership, Armenia has decided to join the Eurasian Union;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43.
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Considers it regrettable, nevertheless, that the overall situation with regard to democratic standards and respect for human rights in most of the Eastern Partnership countries has scarcely progressed, if not deteriorated;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Considers it regrettable, nevertheless, that the overall situation with regard to democratic standards and respect for human rights in
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Considers it regrettable, nevertheless, that the overall situation with regard to democratic standards and respect for human rights in most of the Eastern Partnership countries has scarcely progressed, if not deteriorated; stresses, furthermore, that all the frozen conflicts must be resolved as a matter of priority and that the EU should equip itself to play a more active role in this respect; reiterates its view that the development of relations should be conditional on a meaningful commitment to democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that this is the world the EU needs to understand today, and on the basis of which it should frame a new EU foreign policy to face these challenges; believes that in order to preserve and promote its values, interests and its position on the global stage, the EU needs not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, first and foremost, to clearly define and implement its strategic objectives, making full use of the opportunities provided by the Lisbon Treaty; demands that the instrument of enhanced cooperation be used to secure greater capacity to act, and
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Considers it regrettable, nevertheless, that the overall situation with regard to democratic standards and respect for human rights in
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. Recalls its position that the occupation by one country of the Eastern Partnership of the territory of other violates the fundamental principles and objectives of the Eastern Partnership and that the conclusion of the EU association agreements with Armenia and Azerbaijan should be linked to progress towards the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884 of 1993 and OSCE Minsk Group Basic Principles enshrined in the ´Aquila´ joint statement of 10 July 2009;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43 a. Regrets the lack of vision and hesitation of the European Union with regards to the Association Agreement with Azerbaijan, this being a consequence of failing to understand the strategic role of this country in economic, geopolitical and cultural terms;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Recalls that democratic reforms promoted by the EU are in the interest of the partner countries themselves and can contribute to their economic and social development; points out that strong democratic institutions and closer ties with the EU through Association Agreements will help to strengthen the sovereignty of these countries against the
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Recalls that democratic reforms promoted by the EU are in the interest of the partner countries themselves and can contribute to their economic and social development; points out that strong democratic institutions and closer ties with the EU through Association Agreements, including DFTCAs, and visa facilitation measures will help to strengthen the sovereignty of these countries against the influence of powerful neighbours;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Recalls that democratic reforms promoted by the EU are in the interest of the partner countries themselves and can contribute to their economic and social development; points out that strong democratic institutions and closer ties with the EU through Association Agreements will help to strengthen the sovereignty of these countries against the influence of powerful neighbours; is deeply concerned about the mounting pressure exerted on some of the partner countries, such as Moldova, Ukraine or Armenia, that ultimately aims at slowing down their progress towards further engaging with the EU; calls on the EU to address these issues in a politically coherent manner; reaffirms the EU's readiness to be a reliable and strong partner for these countries on the basis of shared
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Recalls that democratic reforms promoted by the EU are in the interest of the partner countries themselves and can contribute to their economic and social development; points out that strong democratic institutions and closer ties with the EU through Association Agreements will help to strengthen the sovereignty of these countries
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 a (new) 44 a. Expresses its deep concern at the increasing pressure exerted by Russia on our common neighbours in view of the Vilnius summit; calls on Moscow to refrain from retaliatory acts and measures that weaken and undermine the sovereignty of the Eastern Partnership countries, including the misuse of frozen conflicts, and cooperate with the Union to develop synergies that could benefit all the citizens of our common neighbourhood;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Stress that although the EU-Ukraine agreement has been initialled, it can only be signed and ratified if Ukraine fulfils the necessary requirements as set out in the Council conclusions on Ukraine of 10 December 2012; reiterates its call on the Ukrainian Parliament and Government to address the issue of selective justice
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new) - Having regard to the ongoing negotiations between Parliament and Council on the new Union's External Financing Instruments for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Stress that although the EU-Ukraine
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45.
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45.
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 a (new) 45 a. Urges that the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement should be signed during the Vilnius EU Summit, since Ukraine is the most important geo- strategic asset on the unsettled border between the European Union and the emerging Eurasian Union; acknowledges that the coming into force of said agreement will offer the best instruments for the institutional approximation and the fulfilment of the necessary requirements concerning democracy and the rule of law for Ukraine;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 a (new) 45 a. Regrets Armenia's decision to move away from its trade and economic integration in the EU; deplores, in this regard, that this choice was made without both a fully-fledged parliamentary scrutiny and an open and transparent debate in the Armenian society; deplores, furthermore, the attacks on civic activists demonstrating in favour of European integration and calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 a (new) 45 a. Supports the EU - Georgia Association Agreement, however, it believes that a tangible progress by Georgian authorities in the area of rule of law is necessary; in particular all the political prisoners including former Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili shall be released and the European standards in the upcoming presidential elections shall be met;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 b (new) 45 b. Recognises the Ukrainian commitment to close cooperation with the European Parliament Monitoring Mission on the sensitive issue of selective justice and reform of the judiciary criterion;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 c (new) 45 c. Welcomes the continuation of the positive implementation of the new Criminal Procedure Code extending the list of measures alternative to detention; calls on Ukraine to amend its penal code by removing criminal sanctions for clearly political acts carried out by state functionaries acting in an official capacity;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 d (new) 45 d. Takes notice of the positive opinion of the Venice Commission on the draft law of Ukraine "On Amending the Constitution of Ukraine on Strengthening the Independence of the Judges"; welcomes the priority given to this draft law by the President of Ukraine;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that th
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Calls for the principles underlying the new ENP approach, as set out by the VP/HR and the Commission in the relevant joint communications
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 a (new) 46 a. 46a (new). Reiterates its call for the EU to play a more active role in the resolution of the Western Sahara conflict, which represents currently an insurmountable obstacle to the full development of good-neighbourly relations in the Maghreb;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 a (new) 46 a. Considers that the processes to transition to democracy must be based in the fulfilment of the people's demands: social, economic and labour progress, public services like education and health with the aim of achieving the full happiness of ENP partners;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47 a. Stresses that supporting the process of returning the assets stolen by former dictators and their regimes constitutes a moral imperative for the EU; believes that asset recovery is a highly political issue due to its symbolic value and that the need for restoring accountability in the spirit of democracy and the rule of law; notes that asset recovery must constitute a key political commitment of the EU in its partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood; reiterates the need to establish an EU mechanism with the aim of delivering legal support to countries of the Southern Neighbourhood in the process of asset recovery;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47 a. Highlights the EU longstanding relations with the countries of Europe´s Southern Neighbourhood and the historical, economic, political and social links of many EU Member States with the countries of this region;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47 a. Reiterates its condemnation to 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 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 b (new) 47 b. Points out that its initiative of sending Tasks Forces to the Southern Mediterranean has limited to meeting with public and private agents without any tangible outcome;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of law at home and that much crucial reforms remain to be achieved; notes the vitality of the democratic demands by civil society in Turkey and reiterates its concern with the violent, repressive and often inadequate response by authorities;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that this is the world the EU needs to understand today, and on the basis of which it should frame a new EU foreign policy to face these challenges; believes that in order to preserve and promote its values and its position on the global stage, the EU needs not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, first and foremost, to clearly define and implement its strategic objectives, making full use of the opportunities provided by the Lisbon Treaty; demands that the instrument of enhanced cooperation be used to secure greater capacity to act
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and cooperation as well as accession negotiations with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's enhanced dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of law at home; calls for further cooperation between Member States and Turkey, as well as for measures at Union level, in view of the growing flow of refugees at EU external borders;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48 a. Recalls 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 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48 a. Is concerned by substantial difficulties encountered by South Mediterranean countries in addressing their democratic transition challenges;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48 a. Calls on the Member States to unblock the opening of Chapters 23 and 24, on judicial system and fundamental rights; stresses that our democratic requests would be enhanced by the opening of those chapters;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 b (new) 48 b. Underlines that Turkey, as a candidate country, must firstly commit to good neighbourly relations with all EU member states; calls, therefore, the Government of Turkey to recognise all Members States and immediately withdraw its military forces from the EU territory; the aforementioned prerequisites are indispensable in order to reinforce the existing political dialogue with the EU on foreign policy choices and objectives of mutual interest;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces; stresses that the EU should not take sides and welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression; urges the military, the liberals and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that this is the world the EU needs to understand today, and on the basis of which it should frame a new EU foreign policy to face these challenges; believes that in order to preserve and promote its values and its position on the global stage, the EU needs not only to be coherent and consistent in its external action, but, first and foremost, to clearly define and implement its strategic objectives
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces; stresses that the EU should not take sides and welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression; urges the military and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue and calls for an inclusive political agreement and for power to be transferred to democratically elected leaders as soon as possible; urges the EU, and in particular HR/VP, to capitalize on its unique position and networks of relationships among the key players and continue its mediation efforts toward a political settlement on the basic parameters of a democratic transition;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 a (new) 49 a. Condemns the coup d' État in Egypt and the brutal repression by the Egyptian army; reiterates is support for the Egyptian people's demands for freedom, human dignity, social justice, full freedom, true democracy, respect for human rights, better living conditions and a secular state, in particular for their demands for an increase in wages to match the increase in prices, housing, health and job creation; Insists that the future of Egypt must rest firmly in the hands of the Egyptian people, without any external interference;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 a (new) 49 a. Recalls that the Egypt South Force has allocated 5000 million euro to help alleviate the country's socio-economic situation; calls on the EC and the EEAS to provide the European Parliament a full map of traceability of EU funds in the country;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50.
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Con
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Con
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Con
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. States that only by acting jointly or in unity do we have the strength to pursue our interests and defend our values in this world, and that the Member States must therefore – more than in the past –
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Considers regrettable the lifting of the EU's arms embargo on Syria, as it is a dangerous step towards the re- nationalisation of EU foreign policy; condemns the tragic and ongoing bloodshed in Syria, which has already had a devastating humanitarian impact, including on neighbouring countries, in particular Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50.
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Considers regrettable the lifting of the EU's arms embargo on Syria, as it is a dangerous step towards the re- nationalisation of EU foreign policy; condemns the tragic and ongoing bloodshed in Syria, which has already had a devastating humanitarian impact, including on neighbouring countries, in particular Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey; calls for the immediate and full investigation by the UN of the horrific chemical weapons attack and for a united international response; encourages the EU Member States and the EEAS to work toward a common understanding as to what constitutes an appropriate response to such gross breaches of international norms in the EU neighbourhood; underlines the urgency of convening the Geneva II talks in order to initiate a political solution and bring an end to the deadly spiral of violence;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50 a. Supports Russia's initiative on Syria as the only solution to the conflict. Calls Russia and all interested states to use all diplomatic means in order to convince all sides within Syria to cease fire and to start immediately negotiations.
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50 a. Strongly opposes any military intervention in Syria since such a move would constitute a violation of the Charter of the United Nations and further exacerbate the situation with unpredictable consequences for the population and the whole region of the Middle East; insists that the future destiny of Syria must firmly rest in the hands of the Syrian people and that the only solution to the conflict is a political solution agreed by the Syrians, without any kind of foreign intervention;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51. Expresses concern at the lack of progress in negotiations between the EU 3- plus-3 and Iran on nuclear non- proliferation
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51. Expresses concern at the lack of progress in negotiations between the EU 3- plus-3 and Iran on nuclear non- proliferation and warns against the risks for regional and global security if the negotiations
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51.
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51 a. Denounces the Israeli policy of settlements in the Palestinian occupied territories and the illegal blockade of Gaza. Stresses the need for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the 1967 borders, living side by side with the State of Israel in peace within internationally recognised frontiers in compliance with all relevant United Nations resolutions;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51 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 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. States that only by acting jointly or in unity do we have the strength to pursue our
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 b (new) 51 b. Reminds that the Western Sahara conflict remains an obstacle to the regional integration of the Magreb region; therefore stresses the urgent need to complete the decolonization process of the Non-Autonomous Territory of Western Sahara as established by international law in order to put a end to the Moroccan occupation;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Expresses hope for the Middle East peace negotiations and recalls that resolving the conflict in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the EU, as well as of the parties themselves and of the wider region; stresses, therefore, that the need for progress is even more urgent on account of the ongoing changes in the Arab world, the Syrian crisis and the particularly volatile situation in the wider Middle East; calls on the Member States to find common ground for more decisive action by the EU in close cooperation with the Arab League and the other members of the Quartet; condemns Israeli policy of continuing the land grabbing and settlement construction, in violation of international law, and undermining the prospects for peace and a negotiated resolution of the conflict;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Expresses hope for the Middle East peace negotiations and recalls that resolving the conflict in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the EU, as well as of the parties themselves and of the wider region; stresses, therefore, that the need for progress is even more urgent on account of the ongoing changes in the Arab world, the
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Expresses hope for the Middle East peace negotiations and recalls that resolving the conflict in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the EU, as well as of the parties themselves and of the wider region; stresses, therefore, that the need for progress is even more urgent on account of the ongoing changes in the Arab world, the Syrian crisis and the particularly volatile situation in the wider Middle East; welcomes all efforts to ensure the respect of EU positions and commitments in conformity with international law, including the publication of the Guidelines on EU funding instruments last 19 July; deplores that a major new project agreement under the 7th Framework Programme was signed last 5 July with an Israeli entity with settlement- based facilities; calls on the Member States to find common ground for more decisive action by the EU in close cooperation with the Arab League and the other members of the Quartet;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Expresses hope for the Middle East peace negotiations and recalls that resolving the conflict in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the EU, as well as of the parties themselves and of the wider region; stresses, therefore, that the need for progress is even more urgent on account of the ongoing changes in the Arab world, the Syrian crisis and the particularly volatile situation in the wider Middle East; calls on the Member States to find common ground for more decisive action by the EU in close cooperation with the Arab League and the other members of the Quartet; reiterates the fact that a stable and peaceful Middle East is in the EU's interest and calls for a more active engagement to reach this aim;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52.
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 a (new) 52 a. Questions, therefore, the record, continuing purpose and cost of the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 a (new) 52 a. Denounces the continuous occupation of Palestine by the State of Israel and the violation of international law and humanitarian law: ask for the peaceful resolution of the conflict based on the two States solution with the 1967 borders;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Believes that the EU, Brazil and other countries of Latin America share a common commitment to socially sustainable economic development and a common attachment to democratic values and the rule of law, but as well experience the tensions of reconciling those values and goals with the conditions of governance;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55.
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. States that only by acting jointly or in
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Expresses its support for the process of negotiating an association agreement between the EU and Mercosur
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Expresses its support for the process of negotiating an association agreement between the EU and Mercosur and notes the commitment of both parties to arriving at an exchange of offers on market access by the end of 2013; notes that such a deal would represent an advance in strategic relations with Latin America; welcomes the ratification of the Multiparty Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Peru and Colombia and of the Association Agreement between the EU and Central America; calls for the removal of visa requirements for Peru and Colombia, following EU visa policy with regard its partners and friendly allies, bearing in mind that they are the only two main countries in the framework of the EU-Latin America Biregional Strategic Partnership which do not benefit from this facility;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. Highlights that the eventual conclusion of the TTIP, and of the on- going EU negotiations with Canada, will create the prospect of a wide economic space that would include North America, the EU, and many Latin American countries, with which both the EU and the US already have economic agreements;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Central America Association Agreement as well as the Trade Agreement with Colombia and Peru and expresses its willingness on working towards an Association agreement with the latest which includes Ecuador as well;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Stresses the need to strengthen contacts and coordination with Latin American partners in multilateral forums; suggests to study areas and frameworks in which a triangular transatlantic cooperation could be carried out;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Stresses the need to strengthen contacts and coordination with Brazil and all Latin American partners in multilateral forums;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Stresses the need to strengthen contacts
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Notes that preparations for the Fourth EU-Africa Summit in 2014 afford an opportunity to move beyond institutional capacity-building at continental level and towards the establishment of a political partnership for peace, security and socio- economic development,
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57.
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57.
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. States that
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Underlines the importance of the EU strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region as a key means of addressing the complexity of the security and development challenges affecting these regions, which span the breadth of Africa; urges Morocco and the Polisario Front to continue negotiations for a peaceful and long-lasting solution of the Western Sahara conflict and reiterates the right 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;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Underlines the importance of the EU strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region as a key means of addressing the complexity of the security, governance and development challenges affecting these regions, which span the breadth of Africa;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Underlines the importance of the EU strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region as
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Recalls that the longer-term sta
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Recalls that the longer-term stability, security and territorial integrity of these two regions require not only the defeating of violent radical extremists and those trafficking in arms, drugs and people, but also the promotion of reconciliation and alternatives to illegal activities for impoverished people and unemployed youth by facilitating the development and implementation of confidence-building measures;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Recalls that the longer-term stability, security and territorial integrity of these two regions require
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Recalls that the longer-term stability, security and territorial integrity of these two regions require not only the defeating of violent radical extremists and those trafficking in arms, drugs and people, but also the promotion of reconciliation and alternatives t
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 a (new) 59 a. Reiterates the importance of EU's strategic partnership with South Africa; contends that South Africa, given its record of successful and peaceful transition to democracy and its role as a regional power, can be a major force in promoting democracy and good governance, fostering regional economic integration, and supporting national reconciliation across Africa, and a key partner for the EU in these efforts; stresses the importance of close cooperation between the EU and South Africa on climate change, sustainable development and reforms of international institutions;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential in tackling regional issues
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential in tackling regional issues and in promoting the EU strategic interests; calls for the EU's engagement in this region to be linked to progress on democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the effectiveness of the EU's external action also depends on the full support of its citizens and the legitimacy this provides, and therefore calls for close and periodic consultation of the European Parliament in setting clear priorities and objectives for EU foreign policy;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential in tackling regional issues, facilitating dialogue, developing good- neighbourly relations; calls for the EU's engagement in this region to be linked to progress on democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Supports the EU's promotion of a regional approach in Central Asia, which is essential in tackling regional issues, in particular stability and security, water, energy; calls for the EU's engagement in this region to be linked to progress on democratisation, human rights, good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, the rule of law and the fight against corruption, but is at the same time mindful of the EU's strategic interests;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Underlines also the importance of the EU's dialogue with Central Asian countries on regional environmental and security matters, in particular as regards the management of water resources and the situation in Afghanistan after 2014;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Underlines also the importance of the EU's dialogue with Central Asian countries on regional security matters, in particular as regards the situation in Afghanistan after 2014; welcomes the launch of EU-Central Asia High Level Security Dialogue on 13 June 2013;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Notes that the energy- and natural- resource-rich Central Asian countries are potentially significant for the EU's diversification of sources and supply
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 a (new) 62 a. Praises the Central Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone by the five Central Asian Republics; the Treaty contains a binding commitment to nuclear disarmament by countries that previously hosted nuclear weapons on their territory and have neighbours with nuclear weapons; the same Treaty is a significant contribution to the efforts for a world free from nuclear weapons and a powerful example of non-proliferation cooperation;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 a (new) 62 a. Stresses that cooperation in the field of energy supply with third countries must be based on the principles of cooperation and transparency and in the importance of reciprocity; recalls the sovereign right of each country to manage is own natural resources; stresses that the energy supply must not be guaranteed by the use of military means; insists on the critically importance that Member states should retain responsibility for the content of the intergovernmental agreements in the field of energy;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Is deeply concerned about the continued violence in Afghanistan; urges the Afghan Government to prepare for taking over full responsibility after the withdrawal of international forces from 2014; calls for the Member States to gear up to support the military and civilian capacity-building of the Afghan Government and its National Security Forces in order to create stability and security as a prerequisite for development, avoiding the creation of a vacuum once the country assumes full responsibility for its own security after 2014; reiterates the need to establish a plan for the elimination of opium production; recalls that more than 90% of heroin in Europe originates in Afghanistan and that the costs to public health in European countries run into billions of dollars; notes, however, that opium production is a key social, economic and security issue; regrets the fact that in 2011 opium production rose by 61% by comparison with 2010, accounting for 9% of Afghanistan's GDP in 2011; Regrets that a huge amounts of funds have been used by the international community on counter-narcotics measures without any significant impact on drugs trafficking; recalls that the EP has repeatedly called for the promotion of a five-year plan for the elimination of opium production to be organized and funded by the EU and the Russian Federation; recalls that between 2002 and the end of 2011 the EU committed a total of approximately EUR 2,5 billion in assistance to Afghanistan, including EUR 493 million in humanitarian assistance; regrets the fact that despite the huge injections of foreign aid the impact has been limited; expresses the strongest possible concern about the inefficiency of international financial support and of Afghan government structures, and about the lack of transparency and the limited mechanisms for donor accountability;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Is deeply concerned about the continued violence in Afghanistan, in particular directed against women, in all forms; urges the Afghan Government to prepare for taking over full responsibility after the withdrawal of international forces from 2014; calls for the Member States to gear up to support the military and civilian capacity-building of the Afghan Government and its National Security Forces in order to create stability and security as a prerequisite for development, avoiding the creation of a vacuum once the country assumes full responsibility for its
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Is deeply concerned about the continued violence in Afghanistan; urges the Afghan Government to prepare for taking over full responsibility after the withdrawal of international forces from 2014; calls for the Member States to gear up to support the military and civilian capacity-building of the Afghan Government and its National Security Forces in order to create stability and security as a prerequisite for development, avoiding the creation of a security and economic vacuum once the country assumes full responsibility for its own security after 2014; highlights the need to continue the EU's support in the fight against corruption;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the effectiveness of the EU's external action also depends on the full support of its citizens and the legitimacy it
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Is deeply concerned about the
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63 a. Comments the work of the Independent Joint Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) notably on the Kabul Bank 'Ponsi' scheme and condemns the large amounts of funds which have been transferred without proper accountability nor concern for the longterm effects into the hands of criminals, militias and government agents at all levels, transforming the country into a narco-state with mafialike structures which are extremely difficult to reverse;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Emphasises the need for enhanced cooperation within the sub-region of Central Asia and with Russia, Pakistan, India and Iran in order to boost trade and investment, to address the challenges of cross-border trafficking in people and goods and to combat the illegal production and trafficking of drugs; warns against the risk of such problems spilling over to neighbouring countries and to the wider sub-region after 2014; stresses Pakistan's key role in the fight against terrorism;:
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 a (new) 64 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 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 a (new) 64 a. Reiterates the EU's long-term commitment to assist Afghanistan in a peaceful transition and sustainable socio- economic development; welcomes that the EU and Afghanistan are about to conclude the negotiations on a Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development; calls on both sides to conclude swiftly;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 65 65. Calls for the EU to have a greater presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus beyond China, India and Japan; stresses the political and economic potential of the partnership being established between EU and Indonesia, a democracy with the world's fourth population, mostly Muslim, and a G-20 member; regards the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to strengthen the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-EU enhanced partnership as a relevant step; also regards the Treaty of Amity as a chance to deepen cooperation and looks forward to tangible outcomes in this respect;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 65 65. Calls for the EU to have a greater presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus beyond China, India and Japan; underlines the new perspective for EU- ASEAN relations after the democratic changes in Myanmar; regards the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to strengthen the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-EU enhanced partnership as a relevant step; also regards the Treaty of Amity as a chance to deepen cooperation and looks forward to tangible outcomes in this respect;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66. Emphasises the need to conclude the negotiations on partnership and cooperation agreements and political framework agreements with several Southeast and East Asian countries, based on social standards and European corporate social responsibility, in order to consolidate and heighten the EU's relations with the region;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66. Emphasises the need to conclude the negotiations on partnership and cooperation agreements and political framework agreements with several Southeast and East Asian countries, and to take positive steps to improve relations with countries such as Sri Lanka, in order to consolidate and heighten the EU's relations with the region;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Underlines the importance of Asia- Pacific regional security, and is concerned about tensions, including territorial disputes around the East and South China Sea, as well as having increasing concerns about North Korea; suggests that the EU could take a more active role
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 b (new) - having regard to the Conclusions of the Inter-parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy, Vilnius, 4-6 September 2013,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the effectiveness of the
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Underlines the importance of Asia- Pacific regional security and is concerned about tensions, including territorial disputes around the East and South China Sea, as well as having increasing concerns about North Korea;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 68 Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Recalls the first EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in June 2012 and the commitment to constructive discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation and shared views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including more proactive engagement in favour of a pluralistic society as an essential element in the fight against terrorism; calls upon the VP/HR to update Parliament on follow- up to that strategic dialogue and preparations for the next one, which should take place in Brussels in 2013;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Commends Taiwan's continuous efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Asia
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70.
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Remains deeply concerned about continued massive violations of human rights in North Korea
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Remains deeply concerned about North Korea's continued tests of increasingly powerful nuclear devices and longer-range missiles, and considers this development to be a serious threat to international peace, stability and security, as well as to the economic development of the country;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 73. Notes that recent crises have highlighted the growing inability of the UN Security Council to act in response to serious threats to international peace and security, on account of its structures and working methods; urges therefore the VP/HR to invest her efforts in securing a EU permanent seat at the UNSC and steering the reform of the UNSC; calls on those EU Member States that hold a permanent seat to involve the VP/HR in their decision-making;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 73. Notes that recent crises have highlighted the
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 73.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the effectiveness of the EU's external action
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 73. Notes that recent crises have again highlighted the
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74. Calls for the EU and its Member States to reconfirm the EU's commitment to
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74. Calls for the EU and its Member States to reconfirm the EU's commitment to advancing effective multilateralism, with the UN system at its core, by enhancing the representativeness, accountability and effectiveness of the UN; stresses the importance of working with other international partners in order to respond to international challenges;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74. Calls for the EU and its Member States to reconfirm the EU's commitment to advancing effective multilateralism, with the UN system at its core, by enhancing the representativeness, accountability and effectiveness of the UN; stresses the importance of working with other international partners in order to respond to international challenges;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Calls for the EU and its Member States to cooperate with partners in strengthening the role of regional organisations in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution; stresses the need to work with partners in ensuring that the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Calls for the EU and its Member States to cooperate with partners in strengthening the role of regional organisations in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution; stresses the need to work with partners in ensuring that the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept focuses on prevention, protection and post- conflict reconstruction; recalls its recommendation to adopt an interinstitutional EU 'Consensus on R2P' and expects the EEAS to start consultations to this end; underlines the need to develop more effective mediation guidelines and capacities, including through collaboration between the EU and the UN;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Calls for the EU and its Member States to
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 a (new) 75 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 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 b (new) 75 b. Strongly believes in the need to build partnerships in the area of conflict prevention, clearly separating civilian and military crisis management, and peace- building; strongly rejects the use of the "responsibility to protect" as an excuse to justify military intervention;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. believes that the development of a European media culture is essential in order to bring the various national perceptions closer together and underlines the importance to further invest into common EU news channels such as Euronews and to make similar efforts in the area of the print press;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 76. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 76. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership through a complementary approach; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost- effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; calls for an urgent political solution to the blockage on cooperation under the Berlin Plus arrangements, which are holding back the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate more effectively;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 76. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; urges NATO to strictly limit the development of a civilian capability in order to avoid duplication with existing EU structures and capabilities; calls for an urgent political solution to the
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 76. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; calls for an urgent political solution to the blockage on cooperation under the Berlin Plus arrangements, which are holding back the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate more effectively; welcomes and supports commitments and initiatives undertaken by the member states including applications for membership to the Partnership for Peace (PfP) and NATO in order to remove obstacles existing between the EU and NATO;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 76.
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 a (new) 76 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 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 77. Calls on the VP/HR to mainstream cyber security in the EU's external action and articulate it with what is being done in the framework of the Stockholm Programme and to develop networks of like-minded partners to deal with cyber security threats and challenges; emphasises that efforts should be made to ensure that existing international legal instruments are enforced in the cyber-sphere;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 a (new) 77 a. Stresses the need to regulate on EU level the sale, supply, transfer or export to third countries of equipment or software intended primarily for monitoring or interception of the Internet and of telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks and the provision of assistance to install, operate or update such equipment or software; stresses the urgent need to prevent European companies from exporting such dual-use items to non-democratic, authoritarian and repressive regimes;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 78 Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 78 78. Reiterates its call on the VP/HR to take stock of the effectiveness of the EU's Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction as well as its policies for tackling conventional weapons, including arms exports and dual-use items and technology;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 79 79. Welcomes the EU's coordinated approach during the negotiation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which resulted in a successful outcome; calls on the Member States to ratify the Treaty expeditiously so that it can enter into force, following the consent of Parliament; calls for competence in respect of the rules governing arms exports to be fully transferred to the EU; reiterates its call on the VP/HR to take stock of the effectiveness of the EU's Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 79 79. Welcomes the EU's coordinated approach during the negotiation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which resulted in a successful outcome; calls on the Member States to ratify the Treaty expeditiously so that it can enter into force, following the consent of Parliament; calls for competence in respect of the rules governing arms exports and of equipment or software intended primarily for monitoring or interception of the Internet and of telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks to be fully transferred to the EU;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 79 79. Welcomes
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51.
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 76 a (new) Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges the Member States to play a constructive role in the Union's foreign policy, in particular in coordination
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges the Member States to play a constructive role in the Union's foreign
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges the Member States to play a constructive role in the Union's foreign policy, in particular in coordination between their capitals and Brussels concerning the positions they adopt in multilateral fora; stresses the need, during a period characterised by economic constraints, to improve the Union's effectiveness as a cohesive global actor; notes in particular that the Member States
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges the Member States to play a constructive role in the Union's foreign policy, in particular in coordinati
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Considers, in this regard, of utmost importance to enhance cooperation, step up coordination and develop synergies with programmes and projects of EU Member States in third countries in order to improve the effectiveness of EU external action and cope with current budgetary restraints;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the VP/HR's initiative to develop the concept of a
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) - A. Whereas scrutiny on 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; whereas parliamentary scrutiny enhances the legitimacy of this action,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the VP/HR's initiative to develop the concept of a «Comprehensive Approach» in order to achieve the full potential of the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that military structures and capabilities form an integral part of such a comprehensive approach, underpinning the EU's ability to respond to threats, conflicts and crises, including humanitarian crises and natural disasters, should all other means fail; calls for the VP/HR to engage in a debate with Parliament on the best way to ensure that this comprehensive approach is consistently implemented, and in particular that our foreign policy priorities are further developed in a manner consistent with our interests and are supported by the necessary financial, operational and military means and by effective
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the VP/HR's initiative to develop the concept of a «Comprehensive Approach» in order to achieve the full potential of the Lisbon Treaty; calls for the VP/HR to engage in a debate with Parliament on the best way to ensure that this comprehensive approach is consistently implemented, and in particular that our foreign policy priorities are further developed in a manner consistent with our interests and values and are supported by the necessary financial means and by effective and flexible instruments;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the VP/HR's initiative to
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the VP/HR's
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. Considers that strengthening the coordination between Heads of Missions, EUSRs and Head of Delegations will contribute to deliver consistent and coherent EU foreign and security policies on the ground;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Deplores the fact that the EU has not yet developed a clear strategy f
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Deplores the fact that the EU has not yet developed a general strategy for its
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Deplores the fact that the EU has not yet developed a strategy for its relations with the world and that its activities are defined more by reaction than by action; demands, therefore, a fundamental strategic debate, which should include the Council, the Commission and Parliament; welcomes, in this respect, the "Global Europe Strategy" initiative pursued by the foreign ministers of Sweden, Spain, Poland and Italy;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. Regrets the informal repeated use of the veto power and the lack of a common position on priority issues that deal with and slow down the enlargement process as for the cases of Macedonia and Kosovo; stresses that this situation undermines the credibility and the effectiveness of the EU's action in the Western Balkans and calls on the Member States to act in the spirit of the Lisbon Treaty avoiding that narrow- minded national interests prevail on the global strategic approach of the Union;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the first quarter of the twenty-first century is characterised by a period of prolonged change that is transforming the global order; stresses that this demands a fresh approach to shaping a new multi-polar world order that is
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of the CSDP, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency while respecting the specificity of each component of external action; believes that there should be closer coordination, under the VP/HR's leadership, of EU internal policies and Member States' policy choices in key areas such as transport and energy, environment and communication , where these have clearly transnational implications;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing and development of the CSDP, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency while respecting the specificity of each component of external action; believes that there should be closer coordination, under the VP/HR's leadership, of EU internal policies and Member States' policy choices in key areas such as trade, transport and energy, where these have clearly transnational implications;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of the CSDP, which could lead to a common defence, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency while respecting the specificity of each component of external action; believes that there should be closer coordination, under the VP/HR's leadership, of EU internal policies and Member States' policy choices in key areas such as transport and energy, where these have clearly transnational implications;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of the CSDP, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency while respecting the specificity of each component of external action; believes that there should be closer coordination, under the VP/HR's leadership, of EU internal policies and Member States' policy choices in key areas such as connectivity, transport and energy, where these have clearly transnational implications;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy,
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses, therefore, that a comprehensive understanding of the CFSP covers all areas of foreign policy, including the progressive framing of the CSDP, with an emphasis on pursuing coherence and consistency while respecting the specificity of each component of external action; believes that there should be closer coordination, under the VP/HR's leadership, of EU internal policies and Member States' policy choices in key areas such as transport and energy, where these have clearly transnational implications, in particular with regard to diversification and security of European energy supply;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the Council and the VP/HR to respond to Parliament's recommendation on the 2013 review of the organisation and the functioning of the EEAS in order to
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. States that the European External Action Service (EEAS) is under no circumstances the institution suited to coordinate CFSP and external policies since it is neither transparent nor democratic and is guided by vested interests;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Underlines the political leadership role that the VP/HR is expected to play in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of Union action; notes that the VP/HR, in her review of the EEAS, has identified areas in which her role should be strengthened and made more effective in
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the first quarter of the twenty-first century is characterised by a period of prolonged structural change that is transforming the global order; stresses that this demands a fresh approach to shaping a new multi-polar world order that is inclusive and underpinned by the rule of law and democracy as well as universal values, including human rights; notes that many obstacles lay ahead, not least in engaging with established and emerging powers in reforming the multilateral system, re-
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Reiterates its support for the VP/HR's leadership, under difficult circumstances, of negotiations with Iran and congratulates her on her success in bringing the parties together in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia; considers that these examples of leadership and priority- setting should be applied
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls for a review of the infrastructure, distribution and staffing of EU delegations in order to ensure that the Union's efficiency, visibility and representation in third countries reflects our political ambitions and expected priorities; calls for such a review to be discussed with Parliament's competent committee, especially where the outcome requires any redistribution of resources or a decision to open or close delegations in third countries;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Questions, in view of the range of challenges and demands for EU engagement in the world, the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework, which will reduce the Union's capacity to promote peace, security and economic development and its credibility in respect of such efforts; cautions that if such cuts are applied in an uncoordinated fashion, they risk undermining the effective pursuit of our values as well as our collective ability to promote security, stability and prosperity in our neighbourhood and further afield; foresees it will complicate the decision making process and it will lead to delays;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Questions, in view of the range of challenges and demands for EU engagement in the world, the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework, which will reduce the Union's capacity to promote peace, security and sustainable economic development and its credibility in respect of such efforts; cautions that if such cuts are applied in an uncoordinated fashion, they risk undermining the effective pursuit of our interests and values as well as our collective ability to promote
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Questions, in view of the range of challenges and demands for EU engagement in the world, the Council's rationale for cutting the multiannual financial framework, which will reduce the Union's
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Recognises, at the same time, the need for strategic choices to be made, and priorities established, in order to ensure that the Union's resources are used in a
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Recognises, at the same time, the ne
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that the new external relations financial instruments under consideration by Parliament and the Council are fully
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Notes that an efficient synergy between EU's external actions and the Member States should be achieved both in political and in budgetary terms;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the first quarter of the twenty-first century is characterised by a period of prolonged change that is transforming the global order; stresses that this demands a fresh approach to shaping a new multi-polar world order that is inclusive and underpinned by the rule of law and democracy as well as universal values, including human rights; notes that many obstacles lay ahead, not least in engaging with emerging powers in reforming the multilateral system, re- balancing the fragile regional distribution of power and addressing multiple threats from nations, non-state actors and fragile states and region
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 1 · establishing clear priorities and strategic guidelines for the CFSP as an essential part of the process of applying our diplomatic, economic, financial, development and – where necessary – crisis management resources more effectively in pursuit of the Union's foreign and security policy;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 3 Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 3 · setting out a plan for making progress on important innovations of the Lisbon Treaty, in particular, first, the assignment of special tasks and missions to a cluster of capable and willing EU states as a step in building the core group of permanent structured cooperation
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 3 · setting out a plan for making progress on important innovations of the Lisbon Treaty,
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 4 Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 4 · addressing acute problems in CSDP decision-making that result in incomprehensible delays between the taking of political decisions to launch a mission and the actual deployment of that mission on the ground
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 4 · addressing acute problems in CSDP decision-making and funding procedures that result in incomprehensible delays between the taking of political decisions to launch a mission and the actual deployment of that mission on the ground, Libya and Mali being the most recent in a long line of examples;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 4 · addressing acute problems in CSDP decision-making, such as the current financing system of CSDP operations, that result in incomprehensible delays between the taking of political decisions to launch a mission and the actual deployment of that mission on the ground, Libya and Mali being the most recent in a long line of examples;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the first quarter of the twenty-first century is characterised by a period of pro
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point 4 · addressing acute problems in CSDP decision-making process that result in incomprehensible delays between the taking of political decisions to launch a mission and the actual deployment of that mission on the ground, Libya and Mali being the most recent in a long line of examples; setting the framework for streamlining CSDP political decision making;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Council and the VP/HR, when drawing up future Annual Reports on the CFSP, to engage with the Committee on Foreign Affairs at an early stage in order to discuss foreign policy objectives for the coming years and provide EU citizens with a clear statement concerning the evolution, priorities and progress of the Union's foreign policy, thus reassessing and demonstrating her role as a leader in EU's Foreign Policy;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes, therefore, the initiative of holding a European Council
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the initiative of holding a European Council Summit in December 2013 on the future of European defence, as an opportunity to review the EU's strategic goals and security interests, concepts that should be further developed in a timely review of the European Security Strategy and a future White Book on European defence;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the initiative of holding a European Council Summit in December 2013 on the future of European defence, as an opportunity to review the EU's strategic goals and security interests, concepts that should be further developed in a White Book on European defence, and possibilities to develop closer cooperation in order to achieve savings and increase interoperability;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24 a. Welcomes the development of "strategic partnerships" as a format for the EU's engagement with established as well as emerging powers; contends, however, that the concept requires more clarity as regards its place in the EU foreign policy architecture, and more consistency as regards the normative and descriptive criteria that distinguish strategic partnerships from other modalities of EU's bilateral and multilateral relations; underscores the importance of strategic partnerships as a vehicle for the pursuit of bilateral as well as multilateral ends; emphasizes that coordination and synergies - across policy domains as well as between EU Member States and institutions - are key to the success of EU's strategic partnerships;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26.
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Strongly believes that the USA is the EU's most important strategic partner; urges the EU, therefore, to give clear political priority to deepening transatlantic relations at all levels and broadening them to include other transatlantic partners, ensuring mutual benefit and reciprocity;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26.
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the world's financial crisis and the growing assertiveness of new emerging economies
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Strongly believes that the USA is
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26 a. whereas the partnership with USA is based on strong political, cultural, economic and historical links, on shared values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and on common goals, such as prosperity, social progress and inclusiveness, sustainable development, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes the view that the EU and the
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate closely with regard to the peaceful resolution of c
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate closely with regard to the peaceful resolution of crises such as those in Iran, the transition process in the countries of the Arab Spring and the Middle East;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate closely with regard to the peaceful resolution of crises
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate closely, in accordance with the EU's strategic goals and EU citizens' interests, with regard to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and crises such as those in Iran and the Middle East;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27 a. welcomes the fact that the Middle East peace process has again become a main priority; welcomes President Obama's commitment to a two-state solution; calls on the US side to push for a freeze on settlement construction and to work together with the EU to strengthen the direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the announcement concerning the launch of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which could give the European and US economies an important boost and stimulate progress on other international agreements; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council;
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