2016/2067(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)

– having regard to Article 42(6) and Article 46 of the Treaty on European Union on establishing permanent structured cooperation;

Amendment 10 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18

— having regard to the EU-NATO Joint Declaration signed on 8 July 2016 in the context of the NATO Warsaw Summit 2016 (Joint declaration by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation),deleted

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with international institutions in the field of security and defence, as NATO;

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines~~, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO~~ that NATO is the cornerstone of European defence, and therefore encourages all Member States to join the Alliance, thereby removing any vestigial justification for separate EU military structures;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, provision of adequate forces by Member States, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and ~~full~~ coordination with other international institutions, including NATO;

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination and complementarity with NATO;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong ~~collective~~ defence principle, and efficient financing ~~and full coordination with NATO~~;

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and in full co~~ordination~~mplementarity with NATO;

Amendment 107 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and ~~full~~ coordination with NATO;

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Reminds that conflicts and crises in Europe and around are happening both in physical and cyber space and underlines that therefore cyber security and cyber defence must be integrated as the core elements of the CSDP and fully mainstreamed throughout all EU’s internal and external policies;

Amendment 109 #

Laurenţiu REBEGA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Acknowledges at the same time that Member States are entitled to retain their own security and defence options;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18

– having regard to the EU-NATO Joint Declaration signed on 8 July 2016 in the context of the NATO Warsaw Summit 2016 (Joint declaration by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the Secretary- General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation); having regard also to the fact that Ireland is a) not a member of NATO and b), has a tradition of neutrality which has served it well since the foundation of the Irish state,

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Welcom~~Notes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; stresses that further work is needed to ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Welcomes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; regrets the low involvement of member states in preparing the EUGS giving them the chance for not implementing it properly; stresses that further work is needed to ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach; in the form of an EU White Book on Security and Defence with broad participation of member states and parliaments;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Welcomes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; ~~stresses that further work is needed to ensure~~highlights the importance of the Member States’ full ownership of the implementation of the EUGS’'s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach as well as the need for their close cooperation with all relevant EU bodies; welcomes the ongoing work of the VP/HR in the implementation process;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Welcomes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; stresses that ~~further work is~~strong commitment and support of the Member States are needed to ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach; underlines that the necessary appropriate resources need to be allocated for the implementation of this strategy;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Welcomes the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) as a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will be strengthened, operate and develop; stresses that further work is needed to ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach;

Amendment 117 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 19

~~— having regard to the Warsaw Summit Communiqué issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Warsaw on 8-9 July 2016,~~deleted

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Welcomes~~Observes that the presentation by the VP/HR of the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS) ais a necessary and positive development for the institutional framework in which the CFSP and the CSDP will operate and develop; stresses that ~~further work is needed to~~it is necessary to rapidly and effectively ensure the implementation of the EUGS’s political level of ambition, priorities and comprehensive approach;

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Notes, however, that strategy documents themselves are not enough and that clear and decisive commitment from European Member States will be the key to finally realising an effective and robust CSDP; deplores that such commitment has been lacking in the past, leading to an erosion of the EU’s role as a strong global player;

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay; all the while keeping an eye on the bigger picture, which is that the fires now raging in several countries in the Middle East did not just spontaneously combust but were set and fomented with major external input from the west, including from within the EU;

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, ~~tasks,~~elaborate tasks mentioned in the EUGS, namely, crisis management, partners’ capacity building and protection of Europe, develop requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay;

Amendment 126 #

8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities~~; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay~~, taking account of the role of other organisations and the contributions of allies;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses ~~hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay~~its concern that the suggested implementation plan on security and defence remains far behind parliamentary and public expectations;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil- and military levels of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 19

~~– having regard to the Warsaw Summit Communiqué issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Warsaw on 8-9 July 2016,~~deleted

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. ~~Support~~Considers the development of a sectoral strategy to be necessary as a follow-up to the EUGS, to be agreed by the Council, ~~that sh~~a strategy that would further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Supports the development of a sectoral strategy as a follow-up to the EUGS, ~~to be~~preceded by an implementation plan on security and defence, to be presented by the end of 2016 and agreed by the Council, that should further specify the civil-military level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities; reiterates its previous calls for the development of a European Defence White Book ~~and expresses hope that the Council will assign the task of drafting this document without delay~~;

Amendment 133 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Points out that the EU’s White Paper on security and defence must be based on instruments established under the Treaties and the global strategy; takes the view that the White Paper must link EU initiatives to each multiannual political and financial framework, and that it must lay down an appropriate definition of the threats and dangers to European security that the EU and its Member States are facing as a first step towards establishing the capacities that European defence requires; urges the Member States, partners and all allies to take account of the White Paper in planning their own security and defence;

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Highlights the need to improve the financing tools of CSDP missions and operations and particularly the Athena mechanism;

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Salutes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action;deleted

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Salu~~Notes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action, two leading NATO allies;

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Salu~~Notes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and ~~support~~notes inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action, bearing in mind that ‘each other’ and ‘common capabilities and common action’ extend beyond just the EU borders but also include the people and nations of our neighbours near and far;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Salutes~~Takes note of the European Security Compact proposed by the Germany and Fraenceh Ministers of Foreign Affairs and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action; regrets the lack of self- assessment of Member States’ inactivity in implementing previous European commitments in the defence area;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)

– having regard to the results of EuroBarometer 85.1 of June 2016,

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Salutes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’'s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’'s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action; also welcomes other Member States’ recent initiatives on the development of CSDP;

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Salutes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making data collection and processing and threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Salutes the European Security Compact proposed by the ministers of Foreign Affairs of Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action;

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Salu~~Notes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France ~~and supports inter alia~~, but favours an approach which would be more shared with the other countries in the European Union; supports the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity~~, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action~~;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Salutes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, ~~making~~that would make threat assessment a periodical common activity, and th~~us getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for~~at would allow the building of common capabilities and common action;

Amendment 148 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

~~10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;~~deleted

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

~~10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;~~deleted

Amendment 15 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and ~~that~~although they are common threats they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach; is firmly convinced that EU's vulnerability is direct outcome of the lack of integration as well as lack of coordination;

Amendment 150 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities ~~and~~is needed; emphasises that an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States ~~are indispensable~~is indispensable and to that goal urges formation of European Intelligence Agency with the mission and capability to implement a de facto transversal intelligence network within the Member States allowing the European Union to react in a comprehensive and coordinated way to emerging threats;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable, while at the same time increasing the oversight capacities over the sharing of intelligence;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that~~, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and an~~ increased exchanges of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;

Amendment 153 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities to avoid duplication and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and an increased and more efficient exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;

Amendment 155 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, ~~cooperation with similar NATO activities and~~ an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States ~~are~~is indispensable;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, cooperation with similar NATO activities and ~~an increased~~serious commitment to exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Observes that, to this effect, ~~cooperation with similar~~avoidance of duplication of NATO activities and an increased exchange of intelligence and information between the Member States are indispensable;

Amendment 158 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along the entire spectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty owith concern the purely military nature of the response to the activation of Article 42(7) by France; questions the very strong bilateral nature of the current approach which weakens common EU institutions, instruments, principles and values; calls on the Council and the Member States to develop and adopt a policy framework which helps to guide the implementation of Article 42(7) TEU and contains a time frame, a review clause and monitoring mechanisms; is deeply convinced that all national, bilateral or multilateral actions following the activation of Article 42(7) should be notified to the Council and be made public at the same time; promotes the future use of the Article 222 TFEU solidarity clause instead of the Article 42(7) mutual assistance clause, as Article 222 TFEU is specifically designed to counter terrorist threats in Europe an ~~Union~~d addresses poor levels of cooperation and coordination between national law enforcement agencies in Europe;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s political and security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach; emphasises that the EU and its Member States must focus their efforts on maintaining peace and stability in Europe and its neighbourhood;

Amendment 160 #

Sabine LÖSING

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. ~~Notes~~Is concerned that~~, as~~ internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, rejects the integration of their respective inventories ~~is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along the entire spectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union~~and opposes the activation of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union; insists that any measures taken against terrorist activities should be treated within the rule of law and purely by means of police investigation and enforcement as well as multifaceted preventive measures;

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary~~, empowering the EU to act along the entire spectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union~~;

Amendment 162 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Notes that, ~~as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along the entire~~in terms of dealing with terrorism and subversion, the boundary between internal and external spec~~trum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union~~urity has become increasingly fluid;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. ~~Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along~~Considers that defence policy is merely the corollary of foreign policy, and that, in accordance with the subsidiarity principle, foreign policy is the ~~enti~~re sp~~ectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union~~onsibility of the Member States;

Amendment 164 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. ~~Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respe~~Underlines the importance of making full use of the Treaties and CSDP legal potential by revising EU rapid reactiveon in~~ventories is also becoming necessary,~~struments and in particular the Battlegroups; empowering the EU to act along the entire spectrum of instruments~~, up to the level of~~ is key ; Article 44 and Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union are useful tools as well as the structured cooperation mechanism;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated and the distinction between physical and cyber space harder to define, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along the entire spectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union;

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Stresses the importance of creating a permanent EU headquarters for civilian and military CSDP missions and operations, from where an integrated operational staff supports the entire planning cycle, from the initial political conceptualisation to detailed plans. Underlines that that this will not be a replication of NATO structures, but is instead the necessary institutional arrangement to strengthen CSDP missions and operations planning and conduction of capabilities;

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Highlights the significant contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagement;deleted

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently and that they react to these threats and risks in an uncoordinated and fragmented way, thus preventing a more common approach;

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Highlights the ~~significant~~very limited contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagement; urges the HR/VP, the Commission and the Member States to significantly strengthen civilian conflict prevention structures as well as financial and human resources; is deeply concerned about plans to dissolve the EEAS’s only directorate in charge of civilian conflict prevention and calls instead for an increase in numbers of relevant policy planners, mediators and analysts;

Amendment 171 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. ~~Highlights the significant~~Notes the contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; ~~notes~~finds regrettable that the CSDP missions and operations have continued to be dogged by structural weaknesses, jeopardising their efficiency; considers that they should be genuine tools and could be better integrated in the EUGS; notes in this regard the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation~~, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagement~~; considers that the EU should coherently support the Member States involved in the coalition against Daesh by setting up a CSDP operation in Iraq and Syria;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. ~~Highlights the significant~~Notes the moderate contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengbelieves that the EU can add most value in civil and development aspects of crisis management;

Amendment 173 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Highlights the significant contribution of CSDP missions and operations, including border assistance, capacity-building, military training missions and naval operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagement;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Highlights the ~~significant~~ contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation~~, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagement~~;

Amendment 176 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Highlights the significant contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability; notes the level of political ambition set by the EUGS for an joint and integrated approach to conflicts and crises concerning the total or partial engagement of the Union at all stages of the conflict cycle through prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and the commitment to avoid premature disengagement;

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Welcomes the idea of "regionalised" CSDP missions present in the Sahel, notably since it corresponds to the will of countries of the sub-region to increased cooperation in the field of security through the G5 Sahel platform; is convinced that this could represent an opportunity to strengthen the efficiency and the relevance of the CSDP missions (EUCAP Sahel Mali and EUCAP Sahel Niger) present on the field; strongly believes that such a concept of "regionalisation" must rely on field expertise, definite objectives and the means to achieve them and should not be defined only under the impetus of political considerations;

Amendment 178 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Observes as the building resilience should be one of the main goals of CFSP it requires comprehensive approach of different sectors which challenge traditional approaches to foreign and security policy with use of wide range of diplomatic, security, defence, economic, trade, development and humanitarian instruments;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Supports the idea to change CSDP institutional structure by putting the focus on a more systematic coordination between the civilian and military personnel; welcomes, in that sense, the launching of the future initiative to establish a joint civilian-military planning and conduct capability;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently~~, thus preventing a more common approach~~ but recalls that the security of EU Member States is deeply interconnected;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise peaceful engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU security; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment (that common analysis and understanding to include the welfare and interests of the people of the states with whom the EU is in conflict) and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission;

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU security or the security of partners and regions where the EU has the role of a security provider; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission;

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU security; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missConsiders that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on the core principles and norms enshrined in Article 21 TEU; considers that CSDP security sector reform and training missions and operations must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU security or the security of a group of Member States; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment, on shared objectives and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission;

Amendment 186 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts directly affecting EU security, making sure it does not affect ongoing operations; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission;

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that allny Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in conflicts ~~directly affecting EU security~~where the EU as such may be able to add value - this will be primarily in the civil sphere; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States~~; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector and rule of law work by the Commission~~, and with consideration to the actions of other allies and organisations such as the UN or NATO;

Amendment 188 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Underlines that all Council decisions on future missions and operations should prioritise engagements in c~~onflicts directly~~rises affecting EU security; considers that the decision to engage should be based on a common analysis and understanding of the strategic environment and on shared strategic interests of the Member States; considers that CSDP capacity-building missions must be coordinated with security sector ~~and rule of law work by the Commission~~;

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more ~~fluid~~complex, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus ~~preventing a more common approach~~making the definition of a common approach more challenging;

Amendment 190 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. ~~Welcome~~Strongly rejects the Commission’'s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’'s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering this an indispensable contribution to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU as such activities cannot be funded by the EU budget via a regulation based on Articles 209 and 212 TFEU or a CFSP budget line as Article 41(2) TEU excludes expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications; recalls relevant EJC rulings and opinions by Council, Commission and European Parliament legal services severely questioning the legality of the legislative proposal presented by the Commission on 5th July on CBSD; reminds that Member States operate EU military training missions on a purely intergovernmental basis (EUTM Somalia, CAR and Mali) and are free to adapt and use intergovernmental financial mechanisms such as ATHENA to equip partner countries’ armed forces;

Amendment 193 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering this an indispensable contribution to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to ensure full coherence and coordination between different foreign policy, development and security policy instruments to achieve best results and to avoid duplication on the ground;

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering this an indispensable contribution to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU; in this regard encourages the EEAS and the Commission to speed up the implementation of the CSBD initiative to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of CSDP missions;

Amendment 195 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering this an indispensable contribution to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU; underlines the necessity of identifying financial instruments to enhance partners’ capacity building in security and defence field;

Amendment 196 #

Arne LIETZ, Norbert NEUSER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering this an indispensable contribution to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU, this being done by unanimous decision of the Council of Europe;

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’'s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’'s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries~~, considering this an indispensable contribution to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU~~ in exceptional circumstances, as outlined in Article 3a of the aforementioned proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014, in order to contribute to sustainable development, good governance and the rule of law;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering th~~is an indispensable~~at this could contribut~~ion~~e to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)

- having regard to Protocol (No 1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the role of national Parliaments in the European Union,

Amendment 20 #

Arne LIETZ, Norbert NEUSER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid-asymmetrical, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently and to a different degree, thus preventing a more common approach;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. While recognising the strong link between security and development the Union should make sure that capacity building for security actors does not use financial resources earmarked for development policy. Recalls that peace and security-related expenditure can only be considered ODA eligible under the conditions laid out by the OECD DAC- Secretariat;

Amendment 201 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

~~15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing;~~deleted

Amendment 202 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, to that effect, that the ~~Petersberg tasks should be~~ implementation of the Petersberg tasks of Article 43 TEU should become a priority and prevcise~~d and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing~~ scenarios should be designed in the context of the European Defence White Book which should describe possible military interventions and in particular relevant capability requirements; believes that there is the need to reform the EU Battlegroups by making them permanent, independent of the foreign policy interests of a lead nation and structured according to specific military tasks;

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing; notes the lack of a constructive attitude among Member States continues to serve a political and operational impediment to the deployment of Battlegroups;

Amendment 204 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, to that effect, that ~~the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modu~~, in the clear and justified interests of efficiency, the Petersberg tasks represent the sum of the Member States’ individual and sovereign undertakings; stresses that it is important to develop them so as to claritfy ~~and more functional financing~~the active or support role of each Member State;

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing; calls for the revision of the Athena mechanism leading to the extension and use of more common funding;

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing, in full accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised as soon as possible and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing;

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes~~, to~~ that ~~effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing~~the 'Battlegroup' concept is merely part of a longstanding military inventory and any contribution by European allies should be regarded as potential NATO assets;

Amendment 209 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

~~Collaboration with NATO~~deleted

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, ~~thus preven~~sometimes complicating a more common approach;

Amendment 210 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

Collaboration with NATO and other partners

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations;deleted

Amendment 212 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 213 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. ~~Recall~~Considers that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisationis an outdated institution in the post-cold-war context which is poorly suited to current conflicts cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relationd sometimes a hindrance to the resolution of certain conflicts;

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; nNotes the EUSG’'s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relationsis therefore convinced that ideas to develop an EU collective defence policy in the sense of territorial defence should be abandoned;

Amendment 216 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes that the EU should be able, with its own means, to protect, at the same degree, the EU non-NATO-members; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations;

Amendment 217 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU largely share the same strategic interests and face more or less the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; and efforts; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU ~~non-NATO members and not only~~Member States, members of NATO or not; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders ~~as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations~~;

Amendment 219 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations ~~cannot afford to duplicate~~need to have complementarity of their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the E~~U’s~~uropean security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach;

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that ~~the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate~~ EU and NATO security structures should complement each other more effectively in financial and otheir ~~mean~~terms; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations;

Amendment 221 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests ~~and face the same challenges to the East and the South~~; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders ~~as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations~~, in full accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as rebalancing relations within NATO;

Amendment 222 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 223 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 225 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Considers that the bedrock for EU- NATO cooperation is provided by the complementarity of their missions and, consequently, of their inventories of instruments; stresses that the relations between the two organisations should continue to be cooperative and not competitive; calls on the Member States to meet the NATO capacity goal of a minimum defence spending level of 2% of GDP;

Amendment 226 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Considers that the bedrock for EU- NATO cooperation is provided by the complementarity of their missions and, consequently, of their inventories of instruments; stresses that the relations between the two organisations should continue to be cooperative and not competitive; considers that the EU should encourage Member States to meet NATO capacity goals, which requires a minimum level of defence spending of 2% of GDP;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. ~~Considers that the bedrock for EU- NATO cooperation is provided by the complementarity of their missions and, consequently, of their inventories of instruments; s~~Stresses that the relations between ~~the two organisations~~EU and NATO should continue to be cooperative and not competitive;

Amendment 228 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Considers that the bedrock for EU- NATO cooperation is provided by the complementarity of their missions and, consequently, of their inventories of instruments and capabilities; stresses that the relations between the two organisations should continue to be cooperative in strategic and operational-tactical terms and not competitive;

Amendment 229 #

17. Considers that the bedrock for close and effective EU- NATO cooperation is provided by the complementarity and compatibility of their missions and, consequently, of their inventories of instruments; stresses that the relations between the two organisations should continue to be cooperative and not competitive;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are ~~both~~ conventional ~~and~~, hybrid, and nuclear generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach;

Amendment 230 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 231 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 232 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 233 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 235 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 237 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

~~18.~~ Underlines that NATO is ~~best 18.~~well equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU ~~is best~~must harness the full potential of Article 42(7) TEU beyond the intergovernmental level, with a large number of stakeholders at Union and national level, and involving parliamentary scrutiny at the relevant levels in order to make progress with regard to interparliamentary cooperation in the areas of the CSDP and the CFSP; emphasises that the EU is well equipped to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V of the Washington Treaty;

Amendment 238 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equipped to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V; stresses that the increased blurring of external and internal threats and the hybrid nature of these threats, makes strong cooperation ever more necessary, including good communications between the relevant parties and concrete divisions of responsibilities;

Amendment 239 #

Knut FLECKENSTEIN, Arne LIETZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equipped to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V; in this context, reiterates the ‘solidarity clause’ of Article 222 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union intent to ensure protection of democratic institutions and civilian population in case of a terrorist attack;

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus ~~preven~~complicating a more common approach;

Amendment 240 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while ~~the EU is best equipped~~CSDP has its current complementary focus on peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security (article 42 TEU) and the EU has additional means to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States as well, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V;

Amendment 241 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 242 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 243 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

Amendment 244 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Underlines that NATO is ~~best equipped for~~mandated by its Members to organise deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equipped to ~~deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V~~implement civilian security missions and assist in the field of peacekeeping in line with the Petersberg tasks;

Amendment 245 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

~~19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;~~deleted

Amendment 246 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

~~19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;~~deleted

Amendment 247 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein; underlines the need to especially deepen the cooperation and further complement the capacity building in regard of hybrid and cyber threats;

Amendment 248 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration of Intent signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein, and calls for this support to be provided to the armies of the Member States involved in resolving conflicts and in global security;

Amendment 249 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein; regrets that the declaration describes well established informal practices rather than bringing EU-NATO cooperation to a new level;

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, ~~and coming from the South and the East,~~ and that they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach;

Amendment 250 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Welcomes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein and particularly hybrid threats, capabilities and research;

Amendment 251 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. ~~Welcomes the recent~~Notes the Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw ~~and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein~~;

Amendment 252 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Welcomes in this regard the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;

Amendment 253 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. ~~Welcom~~Notes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;

Amendment 254 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. ~~Welcom~~Notes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;

Amendment 255 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Maintains that in addition to cooperation with NATO, the EU must step up its efforts to strengthen global governance, which will result in an improved strategic and security situation; calls, therefore, for a root and branch reform of the UN with a view to enhancing its legitimacy, transparency, accountability processes and effectiveness, including revitalising the General Assembly and establishing a United Nations parliamentary assembly; takes the view that the UN Security Council must be reformed, especially as regards its composition and voting procedures, in order to bring it into line with the realities of the 21st century and to boost its capacity to act decisively to address global security challenges, moving beyond its purely military focus to tackle issues such as refugee flows, the fight against pandemics and sustainable development;

Amendment 256 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Fully supports further enhancing cooperation on security and defence with other institutional partners, including the UN, the African Union, OSCE, as well as strategic bilateral partners, particularly the US, in areas such as hybrid threats, maritime security, rapid reaction, counterterrorism and cyber security;

Amendment 257 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Notes that cooperation and coordination between the EU and NATO in combating hybrid threats should be enhanced;

Amendment 258 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Calls for the Member States to aim for the 2% GDP target to be spent on defence;

Amendment 259 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)

19b. Gives its full backing to the enhanced cooperation on cyber-defence between NATO and the EU with a view to improving responses to and preventing cyber-attacks; urges the Member States to make use of the instruments placed at their disposal under the Treaty on European Union, such as that referred to in Article 42(6) TEU (permanent structured cooperation) and Article 44 TEU (on the implementation of a CSDP task by a group of Member States); points out that there is a need to speed up the development and consolidation of European intelligence coordination structures and processes; emphasises the need to establish a permanent EU military operational headquarters, which is closely coordinated with existing civilian command and planning capacities, and which could form part of the civilian and military structure responsible for the command and planning of both civilian and military EU missions;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus ~~prevent~~hampering a more common approach;

Amendment 260 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a ~~global~~ security provider in Europe's neighbourhood needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components; regrets that the Policy Framework for Systematic and Long-Term Defence Cooperation has not yet been implemented by Member States with adequate commitment and that the pooling and sharing initiative has not led to tangible results;

Amendment 261 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities, and atherefore welcomes the new organic structure of the EEAS, in which a separate structure is being established for the CSDP; calls for the competitiveness of the defence industry to be improved so as to ensur~~ing~~e a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components, and in the framework of a genuine internal market in defence products;

Amendment 262 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industryies ensuring a sustainable supply chain; ~~notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components;~~

Amendment 263 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. IConsiders that the development of a strong defence industry is strengthening the strategic autonomy and the technologic independence of the EU; is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components;

Amendment 264 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’'s ~~status as a global security provider~~ability regarding conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict stabilisation needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive, efficient and transparent defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation, corruption, mismanagement and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process ~~providing incentives and rewards to all national components~~introducing strict and clear internal market rules and monitoring by the Commission;

Amendment 265 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components; emphasises on development of European capabilities and an integrated defence market;

Amendment 266 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination ~~through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components~~;

Amendment 267 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. ~~Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s~~Notes where the USA’s self- appointed status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national componentshas left the world, the USA itself becoming a country in almost permanent conflict with one country or another; notes also how the defence industry has grown beyond control in the USA; notes also how the defence budget in the USA has exploded out of all proportion to everything else; warns against the EU now going down that same dangerous road;

Amendment 268 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the ~~EU’s~~ status aof certain EU Member States as global security providers needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the ~~European~~ defence sector of certain Member States is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all ~~national~~ components;

Amendment 269 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through collaboration, cooperation and a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Emphasises that a potential UK exit from the EU could be an opportunity to take bold steps forward in deepening and implementing a defence policy as a factor in strengthening European identity;

Amendment 270 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider in the Member States needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components;

Amendment 271 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’'s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; ~~notes that the European defence sector is cha~~calls on the Council to introduce regular biannual defence debates to provide stracte~~rised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components~~gic guidance and political impetus for the CSDP and European defence cooperation;

Amendment 272 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Underlines the need for further deepening the cyber defence cooperation and ensuring full cyber resilience of the CSDP missions; urges the Council to incorporate cyber defence as integral part in their defence debates; sees a strong need for national cyber defence strategies; calls on the Member States to take full use of cyber capacity building measures under EDA and make use of the CCDCOE of NATO;

Amendment 273 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Notes that all Member States have difficulty to maintain a very broad range of fully operational defensive capabilities, mostly because of financial constraints; calls therefore for more coordination and clearer choices about which capabilities to maintain, so that Member States can specialise in certain capabilities;

Amendment 274 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)

20b. Believes that interoperability is key if Member States forces are to be more compatible and integrated; stresses, therefore, that Member States must explore the possibility of joint procurement of defence resources; notes that the protectionist and closed nature of EU defensive markets makes this more difficult;

Amendment 275 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)

20c. Encourages Member States to look for further avenues for joint purchase, maintenance and upkeep of forces and material; notes that it may be useful to look first at the pooling and sharing of non-lethal material, such as transport vehicles and aircraft, refuelling vehicles and aircraft and other support material;

Amendment 276 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 277 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 278 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Recalls that a robust European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, which includes facilities for SMEs, is a fundamental underpinning of the CSDP and a prerequisite for a common market, which should supply all buyers with adequate and affordable means, responding to their individual needs; regrets that Member States apply Directive 2009/81/EC on defence and security procurement and Directive 2009/43/EC on intra-European Union transfers of defence related products to totally different extent; calls on the European Commission to consequently apply the guidance note on Article 346 and to assume her role as guardian of the Treaties and start implementing infringement proceedings in the case of violations of the directives; calls on the Member States to improve multinational efforts on the demand side of military procurement and calls on European industries on the supplier side to strengthen their global market positions through better coordination and industrial consolidation;

Amendment 279 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 28 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus; and should prepare towards profound change of international security landscape as societal, economic, technological and geopolitical trends point to the growing vulnerability of the world’s population to shocks and stresses, including: interstate conflicts, natural disasters, extreme weather events, water crises, state collapse and cyber-attacks;

Amendment 280 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. RNotes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components; recalls that a robust European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, which includes facilities for SMEs, is a fundamental underpinning of the CSDP and a prerequisite for a common market, which should supply all buyers with adequate and affordable means, responding to their individual needs;

Amendment 281 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 282 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Recalls that a robust European Defence Technological and Industrial Base~~, which includes facilities for SMEs, is a fundamental underpinning of the~~ is relevant for CSDP and a prerequisite for a common market, which should supply all buyers with adequate and affordable high- quality means, responding to their individual needs;

Amendment 283 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 284 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

Amendment 285 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

Amendment 286 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role in coordinating capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; however notes that EDA's results are still far from being satisfactory as it still did not succeed in reaching benchmarks for common investment set in November 2007 on the Ministerial Steering Board (equipment procurement, including R&D/R&T, to 20% of total defence spending; European collaborative equipment procurement to 35% of total equipment spending; defence R&T to 2% of total defence spending; European collaborative defence R&T to 20% of total defence R&T spending); calls on the Council to urge Member States to work in collaboration to reach these benchmarks; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation; notes that EDA's increasing new roles and responsibilities should be followed and by increase of budget;

Amendment 287 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. ~~Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role~~Is convinced that enhancing the role of EDA in coordinating capability- driven programmes, projects and activities, ~~indispensable~~would benefit to an efficient CSDP; ~~welcome~~considers the EDA~~’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation~~ should be reformed concerning its upcoming priorities and roles in particular in the perspective of EDAP and EDRP; therefore calls on the Member States to review the organisation, procedures and activities of the Agency in the light of Brexit opening more options for further cooperation and integration; calls on the Member States to give guidelines to EDA for coordinating a review of the CDP, in line with the EUGS and the sectorial strategy;

Amendment 288 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role in coordinating capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation; emphasises strongly that, in terms of immediate effectiveness, it is important to recognise the fundamental and effective role of certain Member States – the only ones able to act – and to clearly define the support role of the other Member States;

Amendment 289 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. WHighlights the need to further support and develop EDA's role in improving European defence capabilities, stimulating defence Research and Technology, as well as strengthening the European defence industry; welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role in coordinating capability- driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus; supports unreservedly the longstanding involvement of France and its African partners, who alone are capable of taking rapid and effective action against terrorist movements, as clearly demonstrated by the recent operations in Mali;

Amendment 290 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. ~~Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role~~Is convinced that enhancing the role of the EDA in coordinating capability- driven programmes, projects and activities, ~~indispensable~~would benefit to an efficient CSDP; ~~welcom~~stresses the ~~EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation~~need to give guidelines to EDA for coordinating a review of the CSDP, in line with the EUGS and the sectorial strategy; considers that EDA should be directed concerning its upcoming priorities and role in particular in the perspective of EDAP and ERDP;

Amendment 291 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role in coordinating capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation; believes that EDA action should promote the development of military capabilities connected to hybrid threats;

Amendment 292 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. ~~Welcomes~~Notes the very limited impact of the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) ~~increasing role in coordinating capability-dr~~on the number of collaborativen pro~~grammes,~~curement projects and ~~activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation~~equally the very limited number of pooling and sharing initiatives;

Amendment 293 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. ~~Welcom~~Notes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) ~~increasing role in~~role in trying to coordinat~~ing~~e capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, ~~indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation~~which ideally should be folded into the relevant NATO areas of activity;

Amendment 294 #

Paavo VÄYRYNEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

Amendment 295 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. ~~Welcomes~~Calls for a strengthening of the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) ~~increasing~~ role in coordinating capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation;

Amendment 296 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22a. Urges the Council to resolve standing problems with financing hybrid missions and to initiate establishment of start-up fond for the urgent financing of the initial phases of military operations; calls for more flexibility in the EU's financial rules in order to support its ability to respond to crises and for the implementation of existing Lisbon Treaty provisions; calls for a reform of the Athena mechanism to extend its scope for all costs related, first to rapid reaction operations, deployment of the EU Battlegroups, then to all military operations;

Amendment 297 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22a. Believes that it is urgent to establish an EU competence centre as part of the fight against hybrid threats, which should work with existing EU and NATO competence centres and strengthen the resilience to hybrid threats of the Member States and the EU as a whole;

Amendment 298 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22a. Stresses that a revision and broadening of the Athena mechanism is needed to make sure that EU missions can be funded from collective funds instead of most of the costs falling to the individual participating Member States, thereby removing a potential hurdle for Member States to commit forces;

Amendment 299 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)

22b. Stresses that cyber security is by its very nature a policy area in which cooperation and integration is crucial, not only between EU Member States, key partners and NATO but also between different actors within society, since it is not only a military responsibility; Calls for clearer guidelines on how EU defensive and offensive capabilities are to be used and in what context; recalls that the European Parliament has repeatedly called for a thorough revision of the EU dual-use export regulation to avoid software and other systems which can be used against EU digital infrastructure and to violate human rights falling into the wrong hands; calls on the EU to defend in international forums – including, but not limited to, internet governance forums – that the internet's core infrastructure should be a neutral zone in which governments, pursuing their national interests, are prohibited from interfering;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)

- having regard to Protocol (No 2) to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality,

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus; considers that the EU should increase the dialogue and cooperation with third countries from the region as well as regional and sub-regional organisations;

Amendment 300 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021-2027);deleted

Amendment 301 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

Amendment 302 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

Amendment 303 #

Knut FLECKENSTEIN, Arne LIETZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

Amendment 304 #

Lorenzo CESA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding, of at least 90 million euros during the next three years (2017- 2020), for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027), with a total budget of at least €3.5 billion for the period 2021- 27 in order to be credible and make a substantial difference;

Amendment 305 #

Sabine LÖSING

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. ~~Suppor~~Rejects the Commission’s defence- related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; ~~suppor~~rejects further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); suppor; opposes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research; rejects the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027);

Amendment 306 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding by the Member States for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027), if the Member States provide the necessary additional financial resources;

Amendment 307 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy which need to start after the presentation of an EU White Book on Security and Defence; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027);

Amendment 308 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. ~~Support~~Notes the Commission’s defence- related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; ~~support~~notes further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; ~~welcom~~notes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research ~~and asks for adequate funding for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); support~~; notes the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027);

Amendment 309 #

23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; ~~supports~~is disposed to assess the desirability of further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; ~~welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remainder~~calls for a serious debate to be launched ofn the ~~current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the~~desirability of develop~~ment of~~ing an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027) with the ultimate aim of increasing efficiency, eliminating duplications and reducing costs;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react (in a considered and humanitarian manner that is not confined to narrow European self-interests) to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus;

Amendment 310 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Calls for European law to be reformed to allow defence industries to benefit from the same state aids as those enjoyed by US industries;

Amendment 311 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Points out that the ultimate purpose of the CSDP is to establish common defence as laid down in Article 42(2) of the Treaty on European Union;

Amendment 312 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Hopes for the medium-term integration of national armed forces within a joint European army;

Amendment 313 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)

23b. Takes the view that the common defence referred to in Article 42(2) of the Treaty on European Union will need to be given practical expression in the establishment of European armed forces;

Amendment 314 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Instructs its President to forward this amended resolution to the President of the European Council, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary-General of NATO, the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the Secretary- General of the United Nations, the Chairman-in-Office of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react – by taking urgent decisions – to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, East Ukraine and to the Caucasus;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now compelled to react to an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa ~~and~~, the Middle East and Turkey, to the Caucasus;

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that Europe is now ~~compelled to react to~~affected by an arch of increasingly complex crises: from West Africa, through the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, to the Caucasus;

Amendment 36 #

Sabine LÖSING

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 37 #

Arnaud DANJEAN, Cristian Dan PREDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions; points out that it is therefore vital to develop the Common Security and Defence policy through self-defence, in the framework of NATO; points out that this self-defence must not alter the nature of the regulatory power that the EU currently holds, given that its real power lies in its ability to change international rules so as to make global governance possible;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism ~~has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets~~from radical Islamist organizations is targeting Europe at an unprecedented scale; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions; calls therefore on the EU to adapt to these security challenges, in particular by using more efficiently the existing CSDP tools in coherence with other external and internal instruments: calls for better cooperation and coordination between Member States, especially in the field of counter- terrorism;

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that Islamist terrorism ~~has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets~~is increasingly targeting Europe; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions; calls on the Member States to step up efforts to tackle terrorism and to enhance information exchange, particularly in the area of counter- terrorism;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6

— having regard to its resolutions of 21 May 2015 on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy1, of 21 May 2015 on the impact of developments in European defence markets on the security and defence capabilities in Europe2, ~~of 11 June 2015 on the strategic military situation in the Black Sea Basin following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia3,~~ of 13 April 2016 on the EU in a changing global environment – a more connected, contested and complex world4 , and of 7 June 2016 on Peace Support Operations – EU engagement with the UN and the African Union5, _________________ 1 ~~2 3Texts 4 5~~Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0213. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0213. 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0215. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0215. adopted, P8_TA(2015)0232. 4 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0120. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0120. 5 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0249. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0249.

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets~~; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions~~, which in itself is but a pale reflection of the terrorism brought to the streets of many a city in Iraq, Libya and Syria, much of which originated from western sources, both sanctioned and unsanctioned by the UN; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become increasingly fragile;

Amendment 41 #

3. Notes with concern that t~~errorism has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional~~he terrorist threat erodes many distinctions between ~~its~~ external and internal ~~dimensions~~aspects of policy;

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern th~~at terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to~~e increasing potential of hybrid and cyber threats and that terrorism, carried out by organised groups and individuals has reached European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern th~~at terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to~~ e growing number of terrorist attacks in Europe an ~~streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimension~~d calls for a strong preventive policy based on comprehensive de-radicalisation programs;

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought ~~guerrilla warfare to~~armed conflict to the streets in major Western European ~~street~~cities; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that Islamic terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare to European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism has ~~brought guerrilla warfare to European streets~~reached Europe; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terroris~~m has brought guerrilla warfare to~~t acts have increasingly taken place in European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism ~~has~~ brought ~~guerrilla warfare to European streets~~the European way of life under pressure; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern thate terroris~~m has brought guerrilla warfare to~~t attacks within the European ~~streets~~Union; underlines that~~, consequently, security of the individual~~ security has become paramount, ~~eroding~~as the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions has been eroded;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6

— having regard to its resolutions of 21 May 2015 on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy1, of 21 May 2015 on the impact of developments in European defence markets on the security and defence capabilities in Europe2, ~~of 11 June 2015 on the strategic military situation in the Black Sea Basin following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia3,~~ of 13 April 2016 on the EU in a changing global environment – a more connected, contested and complex world4, and of 7 June 2016 on Peace Support Operations – EU engagement with the UN and the African Union5, _________________ 1 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0213. 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0215. ~~3Texts~~adopted, P8_TA(2015)0232. 4 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0120. 5 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0249.

Amendment 50 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that terrorism has brought ~~guerrilla warfare~~danger to European streets; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual has become paramount, eroding the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Stresses that while the changed security environment calls for a more robust CSDP, it is crucial that the larger aim of both foreign and security policy remains to strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law outside the EU's borders, since this is the only way to find sustainable solutions to crisis, conflict and threats to the EU; Notes that this also means that CSDP must be complemented by the EU's other foreign policy instruments, such as trade policy, development assistance and humanitarian aid;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Takes the view that it is important to remember that although the flows of refugees are the result of the wars in Iraq and Syria, the EU must manage them with a humanitarian focus rather than a security one;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Notes, that for the first time since the World War II, borders in Europe have been changed by force; underlines the detrimental impact of military occupation for the security of Europe as a whole; reiterates that any border change by force is inconsistent with the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and the United Nations Charter;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Whereas according to the EuroBarometer 85.1 published in June 2016, approximately two thirds of EU citizens would like to see greater EU engagement in matters of security and defence policy;

Amendment 55 #

3a. Notes that Europe is currently facing hybrid threats, often with a cross- border dimension, but that it lacks the resilience to effectively tackle the common threats;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Stresses that preserving the availability and integrity of the networks and infrastructure of the open global internet, and the confidentiality of the information contained therein, is the most significant goal of the EU’s cybersecurity policy; notes that the EU has a special responsibility to prioritise this form of cybersecurity over national security approaches that might weaken the core infrastructure of the open global internet;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Takes the view that a more unified and therefore more effective European Foreign and Security Policy can make a decisive contribution to reducing the intensity of the armed clashes in Iraq and Syria, and to eliminating the self-styled Islamic State;

Amendment 58 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Notes that it is essential to be more active in combating radicalisation and terrorist propaganda, both within the EU and in the EU’s external relations; calls on the Commission to take action to tackle the distribution of extremist content online;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)

3c. Points out that if the European Union is more effective in its policy on the Middle East, there will be fewer refugees seeking asylum in Europe to escape terrorism and mass human rights violations, and points out, furthermore, that Europe has a full legal and moral obligation to assist and receive these refugees;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7

— having regard to the document entitled ‘Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe – A Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’ presented by VP/HR Federica Mogherini on 27 June 2016,deleted

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)

3d. Emphasises that the threats and dangers facing Europe at present are appearing at one of the worst times since the end of the Second World War;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

~~4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed;~~deleted

Amendment 62 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough and substantial revision of the CSDP is needed; emphasises practical and financial benefits of further integrations of European defence capabilities and notes various ongoing initiatives which should be placed into a wider frame to establish a smart roadmap that will lead to a European Defence Union; calls on the Member States to follow through with concrete measures as a matter of urgency;

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that~~, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed~~ the current CSDP has sufficient legal bases and instruments to achieve good results, with the lack of political will to implement the CSDP being its principal weakness; as a result, calls on the Council to implement the CSDP, and calls for a thorough revision of the policy to close the legal and financial loopholes, as well as those concerning consistency;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed; believes that a successful revision of CSDP will have to fully integrate EU Member States from the very beginning of the process in order to avoid risks of deadlocks in the future;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed, a review which fully respects the rights of those countries which, like Ireland, are not in NATO, and which does not impinge in any way on the neutrality of those countries;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed; notes that, for reasons of subsidiarity and effectiveness, defence policy is the responsibility of the Member States;

Amendment 67 #

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed, in order to enable the EU to contribute in a decisive way to the management of international crises and to assert its strategic autonomy;

Amendment 68 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed; with specific attention towards the cooperation between public and private sector in this field;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed; calls on Members States and the EU for an appropriate investment in security and defence;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9

– having regard to the Joint Communication by the High Representative and the Commission of 28 April 2015 on capacity building in support of security and development (JOIN(2015)0017) and the Commission’s proposal of 5 July 2016 for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace (COM(2016)0447),

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that~~, as a resul~~ no country can face these challenges on its own and that, for the EU to be able to effectively react, a thorough revision of the CSDP is needed;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, a~~s a result, a thorough revis~~ much better and more effective implementation of ~~the~~ CSDP is needed;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is firmly convinced that, as a result, a ~~thorough revision of~~new and comprehensive approach to the CSDP is needed;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Emphasises that the establishment of permanent structured cooperation (Article 42(6) TEU) will make it possible to develop self-defence or a permanent structure for self-defence which can strengthen crisis management operations and lend credibility to the defence alliance foreseen in Article 42(7) TEU;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 75 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action,~~Considers it desirable for the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, ~~should~~to complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security ~~and defence~~ of the entire area of freedom, security and justice;

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly~~Considers that the EU, through CSDP missions and operations as well as other relevant instruments, should be able to intervene across the whole spectrum onf crisis management ~~operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice~~, including crisis prevention and crisis resolution;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice; the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on post- conflict stabilization, training, policing, and security sector reform operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the strengthening of the principles enshrined in Article 21(2c) TEU, in particular the strengthening of international security, in accordance with the purpose and principles of the United Nations Charter, with the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and with the aims of the Charter of Paris;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that, ~~as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of ac~~in addition to crisis management operations, the CSDP~~, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations~~ should also be complemented with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and that it is necessary to truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15

— having regard to the Joint Communication by the High Representative and the Commission of 11 December 2013 on the EU’s comprehensive approach to external conflict and crises (JOIN(2013)0030) and the related Council conclusions of 12 May 2014,deleted

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that, as Europe idoes no ~~longer in~~t control of its security environment and ~~has lost~~does not have the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the ~~CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common~~re needs to be a fundamental review of security and defence ~~of the entire area of freedom, security and justice~~capabilities in many EU Member States;

Amendment 81 #

Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Nedzhmi ALI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that~~, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action,~~ the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice;

Amendment 83 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should broaden its scope in order to encompass all stages of conflict cycle and complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice;

Amendment 84 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 85 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Underlin~~Stresses that, ~~as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action~~in view of the deterioration in the European security environment, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should ~~complement these operations with~~be able to carry out crisis prevention and crisis resolution~~, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justic~~ missions and thereby participate fully in keeping Europe secure;

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that, as Europe is ~~no longer in control of its security environment~~confronted with various risks and threats and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution~~, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice~~; encourages the European Council to start developing the common security and defence policy into a common defence as foreseen in article 42.2 TEU;

Amendment 87 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action, ~~the CSDP, which~~ has, until now~~, focused mainly on crisis management operations, should complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensur~~ left to certain Member States the task of managing extraordinary conflicts and is unable to intervene othe ~~common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice~~r than in support of Member States whose armed forces are operational;

Amendment 89 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. In this context, considers indispensable for Member States to move towards integrating their national armament policies and exports, at the same time that a shared and responsible approach to weapons and defence equipment exports to third countries is needed, with the ultimate objective of contributing to a safer and peaceful world;

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 22 November 2012 on cyber security and defence; having regard to the Commission communication of 07 February 2013 on Cyber Security strategy of the European Union: An Open, Safe and Secure Cyberspace; having regard to the Council EU Cyber Defence Policy Framework of 18 November 2014,

Amendment 90 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Welcomes the future roadmap on CSDP that will be presented by the VP/HR with concrete timetable and steps; believes that this roadmap should complement the European Defence Action Plan; underlines the need to reinforce the military component of the CSDP;

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Calls on the Commission to promote more active judicial cooperation between criminal justice systems, including Eurojust, in the fight against radicalisation and terrorism in all Member States, particularly as regards the treatment of foreign terrorists and people returning from combat zones;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Strongly supports that Member States should coordinate investment for security and defence, as well as increase financial support for defence research at EU level;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

~~6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO;~~deleted

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

~~6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO;~~deleted

Amendment 95 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

~~6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO;~~deleted

Amendment 96 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO; reiterates the commitment of the European NATO members reaffirmed in the Wales and Warsaw Summits to increase the defence spending to 2% of their Gross Domestic Product;

Amendment 97 #

Paavo VÄYRYNEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO, while respecting Members States’ right to their own decisions concerning their defence policy, as some of the EU Member States are militarily non-aligned;

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines, equally, that the CSDP should be based on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO, again while fully respecting the rights and neutral positions of those countries which, like Ireland, are not members of NATO;

Amendment 99 #