2013/2105(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to the Inter- Parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security Defence Policy conclusions of 6 September 2013,

Amendment 10 #

Adam BIELAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the significant and ongoing changes in the geopolitical environment characterised by multidimensional and asymmetric threats, by the rise of emerging powers and a strategic shift in attention by the US towards the Pacific region, by increased instability in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, by maritime challenges, including maritime piracy, by the expanding areas of activity of terrorist organisations, by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and by a severe and long- lasting financial and economic crisis with a major impact on the GDP of many EU Member States and, consequently, on national defence budgets on both sides of the Atlantic; notes that no single member of the EU is able to overcome these multifaceted challenges by itself;

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Underlines the importance for the EU to further develop partnerships and deepen its security dialogue with the UN, regional organisations and relevant players, including with Eastern Partnership countries;

Amendment 101 #

Adam BIELAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Points out that the EU should further engage with the UN, the African Union, the OSCE and ASEAN in order to share analysis and cooperate in addressing the challenges of environmental policy and climate change, including its security implications; underlines the need for preventive action and urges the EU to develop and improve early warning capabilities;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Calls for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO structures through a complementary approach; is convinced that strengthening the CSDP does no harm to, and indeed reinforces, collective security and transatlantic links; asserts that the development of defence capabilities within an EU context also benefits NATO; notes the constructive collaboration regarding the EU's pooling&sharing initiative and NATO's smart defence initiative; considers that coordination and cooperation between the EU and NATO structures remains unsatisfactory due to the implications of the unresolved ~~Cyprus~~ issues; ~~hopes that the~~welcomes Republic of Cyprus's intention to join NATO's Partnership for Peace Programme which can be a game changer and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude; urges the development of a comprehensive framework for EU-NATO cooperation and the deepening of political dialogue with full respect for the decision-making of each party;

Amendment 103 #

Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Calls for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO structures through a complementary approach; is convinced that strengthening the CSDP does no harm to, and indeed reinforces, collective security and transatlantic links; asserts that the development of defence capabilities within an EU context also benefits NATO; ~~considers that coordination and cooperation between the EU and NATO structures remains unsatisfactory due to the implications of the unresolved Cyprus issue;~~ hopes that the Republic of Cyprus's intention to join NATO's Partnership for Peace Programme can be a game changer and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude; urges the development of a comprehensive framework for EU-NATO cooperation and the deepening of political dialogue with full respect for the decision-making of each party;

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Calls for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO structures through a complementary approach and closer coordination in order to help avoid duplication between the two partners; is convinced that strengthening the CSDP does no harm to, and indeed reinforces, collective security and transatlantic links; asserts that the development of defence capabilities within an EU context also benefits NATO; considers that coordination and cooperation between the EU and NATO structures remains unsatisfactory due to the implications of the unresolved Cyprus issue; hopes that the Republic of Cyprus's intention to join NATO's Partnership for Peace Programme can be a game changer and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude; urges the development of a comprehensive framework for EU-NATO cooperation and the deepening of political dialogue with full respect for the decision-making of each party;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Calls for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO structures through a complementary approach; insists that a comprehensive association and a strong synergy between NATO and the EU will be needed in order to effectively tackle the new threats; is convinced that strengthening the CSDP does no harm to, and indeed reinforces, collective security and transatlantic links; asserts that the development of defence capabilities within an EU context also benefits NATO; considers that coordination and cooperation between the EU and NATO structures remains unsatisfactory due to the implications of the unresolved Cyprus issue; hopes that the Republic of Cyprus’s intention to join NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme can be a game changer and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude; urges the development of a comprehensive framework for EU-NATO cooperation and the deepening of political dialogue with full respect for the decision-making of each party;

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Calls for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO structures ~~through~~in a complementary approach; is convinced that strengthening the CSDP does no harm to, and indeed reinforces, collective security and transatlantic links; asserts that the development of defence capabilities within an EU context also benefits NATO; considers that coordination and cooperation between the EU and NATO structures remains unsatisfactory due to ~~the~~political implications ~~of the unresolved Cyprus issue~~, starting from the Berlin Plus agreements, the implementation of which is still blocked by Turkey; hopes that the Republic of Cyprus's intention to join NATO's Partnership for Peace Programme can be a game changer and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude; urges the development of a comprehensive framework for EU-NATO cooperation and the deepening of political dialogue with full respect for the decision-making of each party;

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)

29a. Notes the need for a new framework for consultation and cooperation between NATO and the EU in the sphere of non- military aspects of security.

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)

29a. Observes that in order to consolidate their cooperation, both NATO and the EU should concentrate on strengthening their basic capabilities, improving interoperability, and coordinating their doctrines, planning, technologies, equipment and training methods;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Takes the view that the EU needs to be able to act autonomously ~~when appropriate and necessary~~, but always in line with the provisions of the UN Charter and ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the significant and ongoing changes in the geopolitical environment characterised by multidimensional and asymmetric threats, by the rise of emerging powers and a strategic shift in attention by the US towards the Pacific region, by increased instability in the EU's southern neighbourhood, by challenges in energy security, by maritime challenges, by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, by threats posed by transnational terrorism, and by a severe and long- lasting financial and economic crisis with a major impact on the GDP of many EU Member States and, consequently, on national defence budgets on both sides of the Atlantic; notes that no single member of the EU is able to overcome these multifaceted challenges by itself;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Takes the view that the EU needs to be able to act autonomously when appropriate and necessary, particularly in its own neighbourhood, but always in line with the provisions of the UN Charter and ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law;

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)

30a. Calls for greater cooperation between the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the EEAS in developing and using dual capacities for crisis management, which would undoubtedly help to uphold human rights and strengthen the state of law;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Echoes concerns that further cuts in national defence budgets will make it impossible to maintain critical military capabilities and will result in the irreversible loss of know-how and technologies; nNotes that the shortfalls in Member States' capabilities became apparent during the operations in Libya and Mali and that the economic crisis has exacerbated existing structural problems; reiterates its view, however, that the problem is less of a budgetary nature than of a political one;

Amendment 113 #

Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Echoes concerns that further cuts in national defence budgets will make it ~~impossible~~difficult to maintain critical military capabilities and ~~will~~could result in the ~~irreversible~~ loss of know-how and technologies; notes that the shortfalls in Member States' capabilities became apparent during the operations in Libya and Mali and that the economic crisis has exacerbated existing structural problems; reiterates its view, however, that the problem is less of a budgetary nature than of a political one;

Amendment 114 #

Sampo TERHO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Echoes concerns that further cuts in national defence budgets will make it impossible to maintain critical military capabilities and will result in the irreversible loss of know-how and technologies; notes that the shortfalls in Member States’ capabilities became apparent during the operations in Libya and Mali and that the economic crisis has exacerbated existing structural problems; reiterates its view, however, that the problem is less of a budgetary nature than of a political one; maintains that sacrificing technological capability to short-term savings will prove very costly in the long term;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Echoes concerns that further cuts in national defence budgets will make it ~~impossible~~difficult to maintain critical military capabilities and will result in the ~~irreversible~~ loss of know-how and technologies; notes that the shortfalls in Member States' capabilities became apparent during the operations in Libya and Mali and that the economic crisis has exacerbated existing structural problems; reiterates its view, however, that the problem is less of a budgetary nature than of a political one;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Echoes concerns that further uncoordinated and blind cuts in national defence budgets will make it impossible to maintain critical military capabilities and will result in the irreversible loss of know- how and technologies; notes that the shortfalls in Member States' capabilities became apparent during the operations in Libya and Mali and that the economic crisis has exacerbated existing structural problems; reiterates its view, however, that the problem is less of a budgetary nature than of a political one;

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. SNotes the proposals put forward by the HR/VP in her July 2013 interim report on the CSDP, in particular those intended to create incentives, including tax incentives, for cooperation in the defence capability field; stresses the opportunity for Member States to enjoy the full benefits of working closer together and to decide to spend scarce resources in a better and smarter way, avoiding redundancy and unnecessary duplication;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Stresses the opportunity for Member States to enjoy the full benefits of working closer together to generate military efficiency and to decide to optimise and spend scarce resources in a better and smarter way, ~~avoiding redundancy and unnecessary duplication~~by a coordinated reduction of unnecessary duplication, redundant and obsolete capabilities;

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Stresses the opportunity for Member States to enjoy the full benefits of working closer together and to decide to spend scarce resources in a better and smarter way, avoiding redundancy, fragmentation, overcapacities, corruption and unnecessary duplication;

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Considers that many of the new threats are not simply military and cannot be tackled by military means alone;

Amendment 120 #

Elena BĂSESCU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Stresses the opportunity for Member States to enjoy the full benefits of working closer together and to decide to spend scarce resources in a better and smarter way, by creating synergies and avoiding redundancy and unnecessary duplication;

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)

32a. Considers the experience gained from civilian missions and operations to be of particular relevance; points out that the EU has undertaken extensive work in this area which has yielded admirable results; believes that the added value of EU civilian operations ought to be taken into consideration in the coordination and division of work with our partners and allies in international crisis management.

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Draws attention to the potentially useful element of the mission of the European Defence Agency (EDA), as provided for in Articles 42(3) and 45 TEU, according to which the Agency is entrusted with important tasks in terms of implementing permanent structured cooperation, formulating a European capabilities and armaments policy, developingto encourage development of the military capabilities of Member States, ~~and~~ strengthening the industrial and technological base of the defence sector~~; calls on the Member States to empower the Agency to fulfil this mission and to consider financing the Agency from the EU budget~~ in these states;

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Draws attention to the mission of the European Defence Agency (EDA), as provided for in Articles 42(3) and 45 TEU, according to which the Agency is entrusted with important tasks in terms of implementing permanent structured cooperation, formulating a European capabilities and armaments policy, developing the military capabilities of Member States, and strengthening the industrial and technological base of the defence sector~~; calls on the Member States to empower the Agency to fulfil this mission and to consider financing the Agency from~~ but without financial implications for the EU budget;

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)

35a. Calls for the European Defence Agency (EDA) to be given a stronger role in coordinating capabilities, with a view to ending duplication and the existence of parallel programmes in the Member States, which place an excessive burden on taxpayers;

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Invites the EU Member States to improve information-sharing on defence planning and, in line with the Code of Conduct on Pooling and Sharing, to include pooling and sharing solutions in national defence planning cycles and decision-making processes;deleted

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – introductory part

38. In the light of the above, ~~expect~~urges the upcoming Defence Summit to focus attention on the need for European Allies to strengthen and reinvigorate NATO through:

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point a

(a) to provide political and strategic guidance, reconfirming the Member States' commitment to capability development and the level of ambition outlined in the 2008 Declaration on Strengthening Capabilitiesa commitment to capability development;

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point b

(b) ~~to set the foundations for truly collective planning, ranging from strategic planning to procurement and technological development~~improvement in inter-operability, whilst paying particular attention to the issues of financial arrangements and incentives;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point c

(c) to stepping up the implementation of existing projects, particularly those regarding strategic enablers, and to provideing political support for the ~~EDA's flagship~~se projects, i.e. Air- to-Air Refuelling, Satellite Communication, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, and Cyber Defence~~, and the Single European Sky~~;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe's role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to decide whether the EU should itself be a relevant global actor and security provider with strategic autonomy, notwithstanding the fact that 22 Member States are also members of NATO with which closer collaboration is required on a systematic basis; considers that a change of mindset is required in order to anchor a European approach to security and defence;

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point c

(c) to step up the implementation of existing projects, particularly those regarding strategic enablers, and to provide political support for the EDA's flagship projects, i.e. Air-to-Air Refuelling, Satellite Communication, ~~Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Cyber Defence,~~ and the Single European Sky;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point d

~~(d) to task the HR/VP and the EDA, in tandem with the Commission, to come forward with new practical proposals regarding the development of defence capabilities by the end of 2014;~~deleted

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point e

~~(e) to establish a monitoring process which regularly assesses the progress achiev~~deleted;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – point g

~~(g) to consider launching development work on a Military Headline Goal 2025, possibly complemented by an Industrial Headline Goal;~~deleted

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39

39. Welcomes the Commission Communication entitled ‘Towards a more competitive and efficient defence and security sector’, which brings forward some fresh ideas and proposals; fully supports the Commission's efforts to deepen the internal defence and security market and to develop a defence industrial policy, providing adequate support for SMEs which play a key role in innovation, R&D ~~and~~, job creation and economic growth, in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy;

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)

39a. Points out that EU-wide consortia, joint initiatives and proposals for mergers of European businesses could contribute to the development of a European defence industry;

Amendment 136 #

Maria Eleni KOPPA, Michael GAHLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)

39a. Is concerned by the fact that a number of Member States are preparing to buy used F-16 fighter jets without giving European companies a fair chance to compete; considers that such a practice stands in contrast to the objective of the European Council to strengthen the European Defence Industrial Base; reminds these Member States of the need to implement the principles of non- discrimination and transparency as laid down in the Treaty of Lisbon also to government-to-government sales;

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)

39a. Underlines that strengthening the technological and industrial base of the defence sector is an objective of the Union enshrined in the articles 42(3) and 45 TEU; Stresses that a solid European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) which is able to sustain CSDP, to further enhance Europe's military capabilities, whilst preserving the EU's strategic autonomy is crucial for an effective European defence; highlights, furthermore, the link between research, industry and capability development, which are all necessary elements for economic growth, job creation and competitiveness, as well as for a stronger CSDP;

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)

39b. Calls on the Member States, the EDA and the Commission to work together towards the gradual phasing-out of offset requirements, while fostering the integration of smaller Member States' industries into the European defence technological and industrial base by means other than offsets; encourage Member States in particular to make full use of the Directives provisions on subcontracting and General Licences to achieve this objective;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Reiterates the need for a strong and less fragmented European defence industry that is capable of sustaining the CSDP ~~and~~, enhancing the EU's strategic autonomy and creating an integrated and competitive defence industrial and technological base; highlights the importance of certification and standardisation for improving the interoperability of the armed forces; calls on the European Council to mandate the EDA to prepare a roadmap for the development of defence industrial standards, and on the Member States to streamline European certification procedures with the mutual recognition of certificates and to harmonise their certification procedures;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe's role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to ~~decide whether~~commit to the EU ~~should~~to be a relevant global actor for peace and a security provider with strategic autonomy; considers that political will and a change of mindset on the part of Member States is required in order to anchor a European approach to a committed and effective security and defence policy;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Reiterates the need for a strong and less fragmented European defence industry that is capable of sustaining the CSDP and enhancing the EU’s strategic autonomy; highlights the need for regionally balanced development of the European defence industry; highlights the importance of certification and standardisation for improving the interoperability of the armed forces; calls on the European Council to mandate the EDA to prepare a roadmap for the development of defence industrial standards, and on the Member States to streamline European certification procedures with the mutual recognition of certificates and to harmonise their certification procedures;

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Stresses that the anticipation and management of change and restructuring are an integral part of any industrial policy; considers, therefore, that further market integration, consolidation and downsizing of capacities in the defence sector must go hand in hand with active social dialogue and the mitigation of its negative impacts on regional and local economies, ~~making full use of EU financial instruments, such as the European Social Fund and the European Globalisation Fund;~~

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Calls on the European Council to take action in these areas and to reverse the tendency ~~to cut R&D expenditure, including at Union level~~of a decreasing relative volume R&D expenditure; supports the development of effective and cost-efficient cooperation between civilian security and defence research activities of national private and public actors and agencies which seeks pooling of existing financial resources without reference to the EU level; stresses, however, the continued need for an effective dual-use export regime;

Amendment 143 #

Adam BIELAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Calls on the European Council to take action in these areas and to reverse the tendency to cut R&D expenditure, including at Union level; supports the development of effective and cost-efficient cooperation between civilian security and defence research activities; stresses, however, the continued need for an effective dual-use export regime, particularly in respect of countries suspected of using such exports for military purposes;

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Calls on the European Council to take action in these areas ~~and to reverse the tendency to cut R&D expenditure~~through a sound financing of R&D, including at Union level; supports the development of effective and cost-efficient cooperation between civilian security and defence research activities; stresses, however, the continued need for an effective dual-use export regime;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)

42a. Stresses the need to ensure new sources of financing for research and innovation in the defence field, e.g. through Horizon 2020, or once CSDP becomes more integrated by setting up a Defence Fund as part of a future MFF; reminds that steps in this direction will also increase the democratic and parliamentary control over the sector by means of the budgetary powers of the European Parliament.

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. Calls on the European Council, as well as policymakers at all levels in the Member States of the Union, to show greater ambition and courage in launching a public debate, this being even more important in times of economic austerity; stresses the need to ~~invest more~~better allocate the budget and step up cooperation in the area of security and defence, and to explain the causal nexus between security and defence on the one hand, and freedom, democracy, rule of law and prosperity on the other;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Expresses its high hopes that this European Council will not be an isolated event, but the starting point of a continuous process that revisits security and defence matters at European Council level on a regular basis; favours, as a follow-up to the European Council, the establishment of a roadmap with benchmarks and a reporting mechanism; advocates the creation of a Council of Defence Ministers inand the ~~medium term~~appointment of a defence deputy to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy, in order to give security and defence matters the weight they deserve;

Amendment 148 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Expresses its high hopes that this European Council will not be an isolated event, but the starting point of a continuous process that revisits security and defence matters at European Council level on a regular basis; favours, as a follow-up to the European Council, the establishment of a roadmap with ~~benchmark~~specific benchmarks and timelines and a reporting mechanism; advocates the creation of a Council of Defence Ministers in the medium term in order to give security and defence matters the weight they deserve;

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)

46a. Invites European Parliament to maintain and strengthen closer links with the Member States' national parliaments through regular meetings in order to promote dialogue and exchange of views on matters of security and defence

Amendment 15 #

Norica NICOLAI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe's role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to ~~decide whether the EU should be~~show the political will needed for making the EU a relevant global actor and security provider with strategic autonomy; considers that a change of mindset is required in order to anchor a European approach to security and defence;

Amendment 150 #

Arnaud DANJEAN, Andrew DUFF

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 b (new)

46b. believes that the CSDP is a basic pillar of the European integration process;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe’s role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to decide whether the EU should be a relevant global actor and security provider with real strategic autonomy; considers that a change of mindset is required in order to anchor a European approach to security and defence;

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe's role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the second decade of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to decide whether the EU should be a relevant global actor and security provider with strategic autonomy; considers that a change of mindset is required in order to anchor a European approach to security and defence;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Stresses that the EU must make early, preventive use of all the instruments available to it;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Welcomes, therefore,~~Notes the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit; considers that this provides a timely opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that security and defence issues matter; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)

– having regard to its resolutions of 12 September 2013 on the maritime dimension of the Common Security and Defence Policy1 and on EU's military structures: state of play and future prospects2, __________________ 1 Text adopted, P7_TA-PROV(2013)0380 2 Text adopted, P7_TA-PROV(2013)0381

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Welcomes, therefore, the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit; considers that this provides a timely opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that a consistent common security and defence ~~issues matter~~policy is of utmost necessity for the Union's prosperity, safety, security and also for its relevance at the global level to promote and defend its fundamental values; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood and globally, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;

Amendment 21 #

Arnaud DANJEAN, Andrew DUFF

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Welcomes, therefore, the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit; considers that this provides a timely opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that security and defence issues ~~matt~~still matter, and that the European dimension is more relevant than ever; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Welcomes, therefore, the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit and hopes that such discussions will continue on a regular basis; considers that this has to provides a ~~timely~~n opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that security and defence issues matter; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood in the broad sense, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Also welcomes the interim report by the High Representative/Commission Vice-President on the CSDP, which pinpoints a number of obstacles which the policy faces; deplores the fact, however, that the report does not propose more in the way of measures aimed specifically at remedying the shortcomings of the CSDP;

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Looks forward to substantive decisions being taken at the December Summit and puts forward its own recommendations with this report, building upon relevant positions taken by the European Parliament in the recent past and paying close attention to the ongoing debate on the three main issues (clusters) identified by the December 2012 European Council;

Amendment 25 #

Tarja CRONBERG, Indrek TARAND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Emphasises in this regard the possibility of establishing permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) among Member States (Article 46.6 TEU), of entrusting CSDP missions and operations in particular to that group of Member States (Articles 42.5 and 44.1 TEU), and of establishing a start-up fund for preparatory activities for missions which are not charged to the Union budget (Article 41.3 TEU); highlights in this context the importance of leveraging those EU policies which have an impact on security and defence, like industrial research and innovation, market, trade and space policies, in order to support those Member States which are engaged in further strengthening the CSDP;deleted

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Emphasises in this regard the possibility of establishing permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) among Member States (Article 46.6 TEU), of entrusting CSDP ~~missions and operation~~instruments and military planning and conduct capabilities in particular to that group of Member States (Articles 42.5 and 44.1 TEU), and of establishing a start- up fund for preparatory activities for missions which are not charged to the Union budget (Article 41.3 TEU); ~~highlight~~therefore calls ion this context the importance of leveraging those EU policies which have an impact on security and defence, like industrial research and innovation, market, trade and space policies, in order to support those Member States which are engaged in fure President of the European Council and the High Representative/Vice-President to establish ther st~~rengthening the CSDP~~art-up fund;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Emphasises in this regard the possibility of establishing permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) among Member States (Article 46.6 TEU), of entrusting CSDP missions and operations in particular to that group of Member States (Articles 42.5 and 44.1 TEU), and of establishing a start-up fund for preparatory activities for missions which are not charged to the Union budget (Article 41.3 TEU); highlights in this context the importance of ~~leveraging~~streamlining CSDP matters into those EU policies which have an multifaceted impact on security and defence~~, like~~ or contribute to CSDP, like development and human rights, industrial research and innovation, ~~market,~~internal market, international trade and space policies and others, in order to support those Member States which are engaged in further strengthening the CSDP;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Emphasises in this regard the possibility of establishing permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) among Member States (Article 46.6 TEU), of entrusting CSDP missions and operations in particular to that group of Member States (Articles 42.5 and 44.1 TEU), and of establishing a start-up fund for preparatory activities for missions which are not charged to the Union budget (Article 41.3 TEU) and are not incorporated into the ATHENA mechanism; highlights in this context the importance of leveraging those EU policies which have an impact on security and defence, like industrial research and innovation, market, trade and space policies, in order to support those Member States which are engaged in further strengthening the CSDP;

Amendment 29 #

Sampo TERHO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Emphasises in this regard the possibility of establishing permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) among Member States (Article 46.6 TEU), of entrusting CSDP missions and operations in particular to that group of Member States (Articles 42.5 and 44.1 TEU), and of establishing a start-up fund for preparatory activities for missions which are not charged to the Union budget (Article 41.3 TEU); highlights in this context the importance of leveraging those EU policies which have an impact on security and defence, like industrial training, research, and innovation, market, trade and space policies, in order to support those Member States which are engaged in further strengthening the CSDP;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13

– having regard to its resolutions of 12 September 2013, on the maritime dimension of the Common Security and Defence Policy3 and on EU's military structures: state of play and future prospects4 to its resolution of 22 November 2012 on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy35 , on the EU's mutual defence and solidarity clauses: political and operational dimensions46 , on the role of the Common Security and Defence Policy in case of climate-driven crises and natural disasters57 , and on Cyber Security and Defence68 , as well as those of 14 December 2011 on the impact of the financial crisis on the defence sector in the EU Member States79 , of 11 May 2011 on the development of the common security and defence policy following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty810 and of 23 November 2010 on civilian-military cooperation and the development of civilian-military capabilities9 11, __________________ 3 ~~4 5 6 7 8 9~~Text adopted, P7_TA(2012)0455. Text adopted, P7_TA(2013)0380. 4 Text adopted, P7_TA(2012)0456. Text adopted, P7_TA(2013)0381. 5 Text adopted, P7_TA(2012)0458. Text adopted, P7_TA(2012)0455. 6 Text adopted, P7_TA(2012)0457. Text adopted, P7_TA(2012)0456. 7 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0574. Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0458. 8 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0228. Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0457. 9 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2010)0419. Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0574. 10 Text adopted, P7_TA(2011)0228. 11 Text adopted, P7_TA(2010)0419.

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses the importance of these commonly agreed provisions for the ~~strengthening~~development of the CSDP and calls on the European Council to conduct a serious discussion about their implementation in a coherent manner; calls on the President of the European Council, the President of the Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) to play an active role in this process;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Points out that, according to the Treaties, the EU's aim is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of its peoples (Article 3 TEU) and that its action on the international scene seeks to consolidate and support democracy, the rule of law and human rights, and to prevent conflicts and strengthen international security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, with the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and with the aims of the Charter of Paris,; i~~ncluding those relating to external borders (Article 21 TEU); is convinced that the CSDP serves these aims and underlines the need to upgrade it~~s convinced that the CSDP serves these aims; recalls that Articles 42.1. and 43.1. TEU describe the spectrum of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions as joint disarmament operations, humanitarian and rescue tasks, military advice and assistance tasks, conflict prevention and peace-keeping tasks, tasks of combat forces in crisis management, including peace-making and post-conflict stabilisation;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Reminds that according to Article 42.2. a common defence policy of the Union in the sense of collective territorial defence is only possible if the European Council acting unanimously, so decides; states that there is currently no legal base or political mandate for a role of CSDP in the protection and surveillance of the external borders of the European Union;

Amendment 34 #

Elena BĂSESCU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Stresses that the main asset of the European Union is the availability of various policies and instruments, combined through the so-called ‘comprehensive approach’, and that it is possible to achieve better results at all levels by better integrating the CSDP into this approach; welcomes in this respect the review of the organisation and functioning of the EEAS published by the HR/VP in July 2013, which recognises the problems of coordination ~~and~~, those related to the speed and effectiveness of decision-making in the area of the CSDP and those regarding the geographical and gender balance among its staff; looks forward to specific decisions being taken at the December Summit and expects the further integration of the CSDP to be analysed thoroughly in the upcoming joint Communication by the HR/VP and the Commission on the implementation of the comprehensive approach;

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Stresses that the main asset of the European Union is the availability of various policies and instruments, combined through the so-called ‘comprehensive approach’, and that it is possible to achieve better results at all levels by better i~~ntegrating the CSDP into this approach~~mplementing this approach into CSDP crisis management; welcomes in this respect the review of the organisation and functioning of the EEAS published by the HR/VP in July 2013, which recognises the problems of coordination and those related to the speed and effectiveness of decision- making in the area of the CSDP; looks forward to specific decisions being taken at the December Summit and expects the further integration of the CSDP to be analysed thoroughly in the upcoming joint Communication by the HR/VP and the Commission on the implementation of the comprehensive approach;

Amendment 36 #

Tarja CRONBERG, Franziska Katharina BRANTNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Stresses that the main asset of the European Union is the availability of various policies and instruments, combined through ~~the so-called~~a ‘comprehensive approach’, and that it is possible to achieve ~~better~~substantial results at all levels by better integrating the CSDP into this approach; welcomes in this respect the review of the organisation and functioning of the EEAS published by the HR/VP in July 2013, which recognises the problems of coordination and those related to the speed and effectiveness of decision- making in the area of the CSDP; looks forward to specific decisions being taken at the December Summit and expects the further integration of the CSDP to be analysed thoroughly in the upcoming joint Communication by the HR/VP and the Commission on the implementation of the comprehensive approach;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Stresses the important role of mediation and dialogue in preventing and resolving conflicts peacefully; commends the progress the EEAS has made in strengthening its mediation capacities and reiterates its support for further enhancing Europe's capacities in this field; believes that the European Parliament's successful involvement in mediation processes, inter alia in Ukraine and Macedonia, has demonstrated the important role parliamentarians can play in supporting mediation and dialogue processes and intends to further step up its efforts in this field;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Reiterates its conviction that although elements of the 2003 European Security Strategy, as supplemented in 2008, remain valid, the EU needs to review and to complement this strategy by taking recent developments and new array of security challenges and risks into account and redefining its ~~interest~~strategic interests, objectives and priorities, with a greater emphasis on the protection of its citizens, the defence of critical infrastructures and its neighbourhood, and by dovetailing the different regional and topical sub- strategies; believes that such an exercise will provide a clearer strategic framework for external action by the EU, enhance consistency and, at the same time, communicate better to the citizens the challenges and risks facing them in the future; requests therefore that the European Council launch a debate on the appropriate strategic framework for the Union, mandate the HR/VP to come forward with proposals in this respect before the end of 2014 and ensure sustainable follow-up, subject to regular updates;

Amendment 39 #

Ágnes HANKISS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Reiterates its conviction that although elements of the 2003 European Security Strategy, as supplemented in 2008, remain valid, the EU needs to review and to complement this strategy by taking recent developments into account and redefining its interests and priorities, with a greater emphasis on its neighbourhood, and by dovetailing the different regional and topical sub-strategies; believes that such an exercise will provide a clearer strategic framework for external action by the EU, enhance consistency and, at the same time, communicate better to the citizens the challenges and risks facing them in the future; requests therefore that the European Council launch a debate on the appropriate strategic framework for the Union, mandate the HR/VP to come forward with proposals in this respect before the end of 2014 and ensure sustainable follow-up~~, subject to regular upd~~ as primarily defined in the context of the European Security Stratesgy;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)

– having regard to the interim report of 24 July 2013 by the High Representative/Commission Vice- President on the EU Common Security and Defence Policy,

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Calls on Member States to make more reference to the concept of Human Security that is a distinctive element of the European defence and security identity; notes the need to take account of the peculiarities of CSDP and the EU which necessitate integration of defence with Development, Neighbourhood and Enlargement policies for the sake of greater consistency and effectiveness.

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 42 #

Ágnes HANKISS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Repeats its call for a European White Paper on defence and suggests that the European Council consider this option; urges the EU Member States, furthermore, to give serious consideration to the European dimension in their national security strategies and White Papers; stresses however that any developments of European defence capabilities must be in line with NATO measures in order to avoid duplication;

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Repeats its call for a European White Paper on defence and suggests that the European Council consider this option; urges the EU Member States, furthermore, to give serious consideration to the European dimension in their national security and defence strategies and White Papers, and for the HR/VP to develop a common template for the shaping of concurrent national reviews;

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Repeats its call for a European White Paper on defence and suggests that the European Council consider this option; urges the EU Member States, furthermore, to give serious consideration to the European dimension in their national security strategies ~~and~~, White Papers and policy and decision-making in the field of defence;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. ~~Repeats its call for a European~~Calls for the review of the EU strategic framework to form the basis for a White Paper on EU defence policy and suggests that the European Council co~~nsider this op~~uld set the necessary process in motion; urges the EU Member States, furthermore, to give serious consideration to the European dimension in their national security strategies and White Papers;

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Repeats its call for a European White Paper on security and defence and suggests that the European Council consider this option; urges the EU Member States, furthermore, to give serious consideration to the European dimension in their national security strategies and White Papers;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Points to the need to ensure that the EU is in a position to contribute, by means of crisis management operations, to conflict prevention, stabilisation and resolution;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Believes that the introduction of a mutual defence clause ~~and a solidarity clause by the Treaties (Article 42.7 TEU and~~ (Article 42.7 TEU) is both incredible and misleading, while the solidarity clause (Article 222 TFEU) may reinforce~~s the sense of common destiny among European citizens; calls on the Heads of State and Government to reaffirm their commitment to mutual political solidarity~~ cooperation among Member States dealing with natural or overwhelming man-made disasters;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Believes that the introduction of a mutual defence clause and a solidarity clause by the Treaties (Article 42.7 TEU and Article 222 TFEU) reinforces the sense of common destiny among European citizens; reminds Member States that only in a spirit of commitment, mutual understanding and genuine solidarity will the Union be able to fulfil its role as a global security provider and to project its political, diplomatic, social, economic and cultural influence worldwide, enhancing the security of Europe and that of its citizens; commends, therefore, the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) for the Joint Proposal on the arrangements for the implementation by the Union of the solidarity clause and calls on the Heads of State and Government to reaffirm their commitment to mutual political solidarity; by swiftly approving this proposal;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)

– having regard to the conclusions of the inter-parliamentary conference for the CFSP and the CSDP of 4-6 September 2013 in Vilnius,

Amendment 50 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Believes that the introduction of a mutual defence clause and a solidarity clause by the Treaties (Article 42.7 TEU and Article 222 TFEU) reinforces the sense of common destiny among European citizens; calls on the Heads of State and Government to reaffirm their commitment to mutual political solidarity and to provide a clear operative interpretation of the two clauses;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Believes that the introduction of a mutual defence clause and a solidarity clause by the Treaties (Article 42.7 TEU and Article 222 TFEU) reinforces the sense of common idesntinty among European citizens ; calls on the Heads of States and Governments to reaffirm their commitment to mutual political solidarity;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes with concern ~~that~~ the number and ~~timeliness~~nature of CSDP missions and operations, and the development of civilian and especially military means for the CSDP, fall short of what is required, given the EU's increasingly insecure neighbourhood; deplores, in particular, the limited overall scope of the CSDP missions related to the crises in Libya and Mali; calls for greater ambition and serious efforts to improve the design of future CSDP missions and operations under a ‘lessons learned process’ and to develop appropriate exit strategiesuplicative development of military structures for CSDP;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes with concern that the number and timeliness of CSDP missions and operations, and the development of civilian and especially military means and capabilities for the CSDP, fall short of what is required, given the EU's increasingly insecure and unstable neighbourhood; deplores, in particular, the limited overall scope of the CSDP missions related to the crises in Libya and Mali and regrets the lack of flexibility within the Union's decision-making procedures which account for delayed effective responses in crises scenarios, as the two examples illustrate; calls for greater ambition and serious efforts to improve the design of future CSDP missions and operations under a ‘'lessons learned process’' and to develop appropriate exit strategies; invites the VP/HR to steer this process and to present proposals on how to make CSDP more effective and proactive;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes with concern that the number and timeliness of CSDP missions and operations, and the development of civilian and especially military means for the CSDP, fall short of what is required, given the EU’s increasingly insecure neighbourhood; deplores, in particular, the limited overall scope of the CSDP missions related to the crises in Libya and Mali; calls for the situation to be monitored and for the operational engagement in Eastern Europe and the Southern Caucasus, which has yielded positive results, to be maintained; calls for greater ambition and serious efforts to improve the design of future CSDP missions and operations under a ‘lessons learned process’ and to develop appropriate exit strategies;

Amendment 55 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes with concern that the number and timeliness of CSDP missions and operations, and the development of civilian and especially military means for the CSDP, fall short of what ~~is required, given the EU's increasingly insecure~~would be desirable, in regard of certain regional conflicts in the EU's neighbourhood; deplores, in particular, the limited overall scope of the CSDP missions related to the crises in Libya and Mali; calls for greater ambition and serious efforts to improve the design of future CSDP missions and operations under a ‘lessons learned process’ and to develop appropriate exit strategies;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Emphasises the need to enhance the visibility of European crisis management and to place all efforts under the CSDP, making use, where appropriate, of the provision in Article 44 TEU for a Council decision entrusting the implementation of a task to a group of Member States which are willing and have the necessary capability for such a task;deleted

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Expresses its concern, based on experience in the recent past, that the comprehensive approach to crisis management has not yet reached its full potential; asserts that the full utilization of the comprehensive approach could serve as a common source of the Euro-Atlantic strategic culture and identity in the field of security and defence; considers that missions and operations are more meaningful when they are embedded into a regional strategy, as the positive example of the Horn of Africa demonstrates; takes note of the ‘Suggestions for crisis management procedures for CSDP crisis management operations’ endorsed by the Member States on 18 June 2013;

Amendment 58 #

Tarja CRONBERG, Indrek TARAND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Expresses its concern, based on experience in the recent past, that the comprehensive approach to crisis management has not yet reached its full potential; considers that missions and operations are more meaningful when they are embedded into a regional strategy, as the positive example of the Horn of Africa demonstrates, and when they mainstream and attempt at tackling the root causes of instability and human insecurity; takes note of the ‘'Suggestions for crisis management procedures for CSDP crisis management operations’' endorsed by the Member States on 18 June 2013;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Asks that the functional problems of civilian CSDP missions, notably regarding the speed of deployment, be tackled by reviewing their legal and financial framework, which often complicates the decision-making process and leads to delays; calls for an increase in the number of planners, which is too small in comparison to the number of missions; further asks Member States to create a ‘civilian reserve corps’ that could be deployed quickly if needed within a wide range of crisis especially climate-driven humanitarian ones; welcomes in this regard the recently established permanent CSDP warehouse; reminds its 2001 resolution which called for the creation of a European Civil Peace Corps; welcomes recent efforts to create a Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps within the Commission and a pool of experts in mediation, dialogue, and reconciliation within the External Action Service; also welcomes the existence and the continuation of the Peacebuilding- Partnership between the External Action Service and relevant civil society stakeholders;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)

– having regard to the EEAS report on the revision of CSDP crisis management procedures, adopted by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) on 18 June,

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Asks that the functional problems of civilian CSDP missions, notably regarding the speed of deployment and staffing, be tackled by reviewing their legal and financial framework, which often complicates the decision-making process and leads to delays; calls for an increase in the number of planners, which is too small in comparison to the number of missions; further asks Member States to create a ‘'civilian reserve corps’' that could be deployed quickly if needed; welcomes in this regard the recently established permanent CSDP warehouse;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Proposes the inclusion of human rights and gender advisors in all CSDP missions and encourages exchange of best practices among CSDP missions for the full taking into account of human rights concerns and for the full protection and inclusion of women in conflict and post conflict resolution,

Amendment 63 #

Andrey KOVATCHEV

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Invites the Council and the EEAS to make further steps in including gender aspects in the planning, implementation and lessons learned of CSDP operations and the analysis of the human operational environment

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – introductory part

17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a clear command and control function; reiterates th~~erefore its call for the establishment of a permanent~~at there is no military or operational ~~headquarters; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires~~ need to create a permanent EU operational headequarte ~~early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awarenes~~rs (OHQ), and underlines that this would be an expensive duplication of established NATO and national capabilities;

Amendment 65 #

Ágnes HANKISS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Highlights the fact that successful ~~military operations~~operational engagement requires a clear command and control function; underlines that the creation of a purely military operational headquarter does not provide significant added value in the current structure; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment of a permanent civilian- military operational headquarters; emphasises that a comprehensive impact assessment analysing the costs and benefits related to such a project is indispensable for any step forward; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires adequate early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awareness;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a clear command and control function; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment in due course of a permanent military operational headquarters; ~~notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States~~; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires adequate early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awareness;

Amendment 67 #

Norica NICOLAI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a clear command and control function; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment of a permanent military operational headquarters; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States and suggests that the December 2013 Summit can be an opportunity to address this issue, including the chance to explore new potential locations or a rotational command system that could satisfy reticent Members; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires adequate early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awareness;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a clear command and control function; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment of a permanent military ~~operational headquarters~~planning and conduct capability; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires adequate early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awareness;

Amendment 69 #

Sampo TERHO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a ~~clear~~n effective chain of command and control function; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment of a permanent military operational headquarters; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires adequate early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awareness;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the significant and ongoing changes in the geopolitical environment characterised by multidimensional and asymmetric threats, by the rise of emerging powers and a strategic shift in attention by the US towards the Pacific region, by increased poverty, hunger and instability in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, by maritime challenges, by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, by the impact of climate change, energy security, competition for natural resources, terrorism and organized crime and by a severe and long- lasting financial and economic crisis with a major impact on the GDP of many EU Member States and, consequently, on national defence budgets on both sides of the Atlantic; notes that no single member of the EU is able to overcome these multifaceted challenges by itself;

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Reiterates its support for a provisional solution and draws attention to its proposal to improve the status of the currently active Operations Centre for the Horn of Africa and assist military planning and coordination among those operating on the ground; asks the HR/VP to develop such an option, within the constraints of its current size and infrastructure, in order to optimise the use of existing resources, and to examine the feasibility of ~~creating an organisational cell to take care of the necessary logistics of an operation from Brussels, thus enabling the military commander to concentrate on his/her tasks in the operational field~~widening the geographical area of operations to encompass other important regions; considers that this body should have legal capacity and be assigned the role of coordinating procurement between Brussels and individual mission headquarters, using economies of scale to maximise savings;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Reiterates its support for a provisional solution and draws attention to its proposal to improve the status of the currently active Operations Centre for the Horn of Africa; asks the HR/VP to develop such an option, within the constraints of its current size and infrastructure, in order to optimise the use of existing resources, and to examine the feasibility of creating a~~n organisational cell~~ permanent military planning and conduct capability to take care of the necessary logistics of an operation from Brussels, thus enabling the military commander to concentrate on his/her tasks in the operational field; considers that this body should have legal capacity and be assigned the role of coordinating procurement between Brussels and individual mission headquarters, using economies of scale to maximise savings;

Amendment 72 #