Awaiting committee decision
2018/2097(INI) Annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy
Lead committee dossier: AFET/8/13356
Legal Basis RoP 52
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET | MCALLISTER David (EPP) |
Legal Basis RoP 52
Activites
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2018/12/11
Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading
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2018/06/14
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
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2018/2097(INI)
2018/10/19
AFET
343 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) - having regard the 1975 Helsinki Final Act of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU’s security environment is now more volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous than at any time since the end of the Cold War; whereas current EU policies may no longer suffice to promote a stable and prosperous neighbourhood; whereas the EU has a growing responsibility to safeguard its own protection within a security environment that has significantly deteriorated over the last few years;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility as a global player; calls for a
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s unity and credibility as a
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility as a global player; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our common values, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility and effectiveness as a global player; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States in line with EU Treaties; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s effectiveness. and as a result its credibility as a global player; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility as a global player; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; calls for all EU Member States to adhere to and implement EU sanctions; reiterates that companies doing business within the EU need to be able to do so on a level playing field and calls in this regard for the creation of an independent EU sanction tribunal which can establish sanction violations by individuals, companies and states; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility as a global player; calls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards; underlines the need to extend cooperation between the Member States, partner countries and international organisations and highlights the importance and necessity of an increased exchange of information and coordination of preventive actions; calls for effective intelligence sharing between Member States and effective coordination between the EU, Member States and NATO;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Deplores the fact that there is a certain lack of consistency in the foreign policy of the EU, which adopts different attitudes depending on the partner with which it is dealing and is sometimes held hostage by third countries, thus losing credibility; criticises the fact that there is a lack of consistency in the foreign policies of the Members States including with regard to common positions adopted at European Union level, such as regarding arms exports;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Recalls the need for the EU’s external policies to be consistent with each other and with other policies with an external dimension, and to pursue the objectives set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas EU external action has a direct impact on our citizens’ lives, b
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Believes the European Union and its Member States must develop effective foreign, security, and defence policies which respect national interests but also seek to work collectively with international partners, the United Nations, NGOs, human rights defenders, and others on issues of shared concern, and in order to promote peace, prosperity and stability around the world;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that, taking the 28 Member States as a whole, the EU is the world’s largest economy with more than half a billion people, the Euro is the second most important reserve currency; stresses that the EU is also the world’s leading development aid donor;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that, taking the 28 Member States as a whole, the EU is the world’s largest economy with more than half a billion people; stresses that based on the collective contributions of individual Member States the EU is also the world’s leading development aid donor;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that, taking the 28 Member States as a whole, the EU is the world’s largest economy with more than half a billion people; stresses that the EU is also the world’s leading development aid donor, with Brussels federalism causing national means to be powerless, having been constructed in opposition to Strasbourg’s Europe of States and Nations;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – introductory part 5. Stresses that the European approach to external relations is characterised by: – the defence of our people and identity founded on the search for truth (Greek heritage), law, including the State (Roman heritage), and personal freedom, secularism and solidarity (Christian heritage); – the commitment to multilateralism, the cornerstone of which is support for the United Nations system, whose Charter is underpinned by the principle of State national sovereignty and the prohibition of any interference with a State’s domestic affairs; – the determination to give priority to diplomatic rather than military solutions; – an emphasis on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and institution building;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 1 - promoting and safeguarding
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 1 - promoting and safeguarding
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 1 - promoting and safeguarding European values such as peace, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 1 a (new) - promoting the respect of international law, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, non-use of force, territorial integrity of states, equal rights and self-determination of people and peaceful settlement of disputes;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas EU external action has a direct impact on our citizens’ lives, be it by supporting security and stability
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism, with the support of the UN system
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism and international law, with the support of the UN system and regional organisations at its core;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism, with the support of the UN system, the NATO alliance, and regional organisations at its core;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism, with the support of the UN system and regional organisations at its core and compliance with and upholding of the UN Charter and international law;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism, with the support of the UN system and regional organisations such s the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe at its core;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 - a commitment to multilateralism, with the support of the UN system and regional organisations
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new) - the promotion of sustainable development, fair trade and climate- friendly agreements;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new) - the respect for a rules based international order;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new) - the respect of a ruled-based international order;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 4 - an emphasis on conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and institution building;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas EU external action has a direct impact on our citizens’ lives, be it by supporting peace, security and stability in our neighbourhood
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 4 - an emphasis on conflict prevention and conflict management, peacebuilding and institution building;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 4 - an emphasis on conflict prevention, peaceful conflict resolution, peacebuilding and institution building;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 4 - an emphasis on conflict prevention, peacebuilding
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 4 - an emphasis on conflict prevention, peacebuilding
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – indent 4 a (new) - ensuring strategic autonomy, including by enhancing its energy security thanks to the reduction of the dependence on oil and gas supplied by unreliable sources and the identification of alternative sources and routes;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses th
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law as enshrined in our Treaties; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been successful;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas EU external action has a direct impact on our citizens’ lives, be it by supporting security and stability in our neighbourhood, deepening trade and economic cooperation, or preventing crises before they happen;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been successful, and what is the space for further improvement;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been successful; stresses that the EU's reputation as promotor of these principles could only be sustained if it ensures that these exact principles are protected and adhered to within all of its Member States;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been successful; notes that the wealth of corrupt foreign officials and oligarchs is often stored in the EU and calls on the EU and Member States to adopt Unexplained Wealth Orders to tackle corruption in third countries;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles in third countries has been successful; further encourages consideration of the policy of less for less with regard to those countries with which the European Union has formal relations and which go into reverse in terms of governance, democracy, and human rights;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that the EU should stay true to its principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law; emphasises the importance of assessing whether the promotion of these principles
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Considers that the EU should use more effectively its foreign policy instruments, including human rights and development instruments and bilateral agreements with third countries when breaches of democratic standards and human rights are taking place, and to exert effective and tailored pressure at the highest level on the host governments in question to rise systematically those issues in political and human rights dialogues; private demarches are an important first step, but should they do not work, it is important to consider more public diplomacy;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes that, in certain cases, the foreign policy positions adopted by the European Parliament are not followed up at European Union level and, together with the Council and the EEAS, insists that these bodies should be taken into greater consideration;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, and diplomatic and
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas EU external action has a direct impact on our citizens’ lives, be it by supporting security and stability and facilitating peaceful conflict resolution in our neighbourhood or preventing crises before they happen;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, and diplomatic and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical influence and protect
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including political, trade, development, and diplomatic
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by following an integrated approach and by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development,
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic and military tools,
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission, the Council and the Member States to act strategically following an Integrated Approach and by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, and diplomatic CSDP civilian and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s g
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission and the Member States to act strategically by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, and diplomatic and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical influence and protect its interests; highlights the vital and complementary role which environmental, cultural, academic and other forms of ‘alternative’ diplomacy may play in this process;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Stresses that only a combination of effective multilateralism, joint soft power and credible hard power can be capable of confronting major security challenges, notably the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the violation of the security order in Europe, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, proxy wars, hybrid and information warfare, including digital aggression, and energy insecurity; highlights that these challenges also include the refugee crises in its humanitarian dimension, the genocide in Myanmar, the unpredictability and challenging aggressive behaviour of North Korea, the violation of international law by Russia and China’s growing military power, for which only a strong diplomatic response will suffice;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Recalls that to ensure its long-term security, Europe needs political will and determination underpinned by a broad set of relevant policy instruments; believes that for the EU to be effective, credible and values-based global player, the EU must act together and focus its resources on strategic priorities;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU’s population is in decline and forecast to account for just 5 % of the world’s population around 2050, compared to 13 % in 1960, and whereas now, because of security reasons, it also seems necessary to create new policies to support families and EU demographics, since immigration contributes to instability and insecurity;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027);
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027); t
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027); takes the view that the growing challenges in the EU’s neighbourhood and beyond call for
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s civilian external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027); takes the view that the growing challenges in the EU’s neighbourhood and beyond call for significantly higher appropriations for external action such as diplomatic and peaceful conflict resolution including mediation initiatives, disarmament including complete global nuclear disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes, poverty eradication, humanitarian aid, and sustainable and fair economic and social development;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027); recalls the important role of EU external financial instruments in advancing EU foreign policy interests; underlines the importance of strengthening the external financing instruments’ coherence, effectiveness, responsiveness and flexibility; stresses the need to adequately involve the European Parliament in the scrutiny and strategic steering of the instruments; takes the view that the growing challenges in the EU’s neighbourhood and beyond call for significantly higher appropriations for external action;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes the view that in order to achieve greater success in addressing security challenges, as well as in order to anticipate future threats, Member States must increase their defence expenditure in line with the two per cent GDP NATO commitment;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Firmly rejects the establishment of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and its successor programme the European Defence Fund as well as the creating of a new heading V ‘Security and Defence' within the post 2020 MFF; recalls that according to Article 41 (2) expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications shall not be charged to the Union Budget; denounces and deeply deplores the unprecedented speed with which the EU is being militarised; insists that the EU and its Member States should work for peace and focus on diplomatic and peaceful conflict resolution;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas more than half of the world’s population growth by 2050 is expected to occur in Africa, which is expected to account for 1.3 billion of the additional 2.4 billion people on the planet; whereas, nevertheless, Africa would be quite capable of providing for this population as long as it does not endure corrupt politics and economic predation;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Believes that the Union's preferred policy response to emerging risks, conflicts and threats should remain civilian; reminds that economic sanctions, if well-designed, targeted, and implemented in a uniform manner, are a powerful tool of coercive diplomacy, in particular as regards the trade in fossil fuels from states with aggressive foreign policies; deeply deplores the significant decrease of funds available for civilian conflict prevention and peacebuilding of two thirds for the 202012-2027 MFF compared to the current financial perspective; urges the Council and the Commission to review this position and to triple investments in civilian conflict prevention for the upcoming MFF; equally calls for an initiative to significantly strengthen civilian CSDP, be it via a Civilian CSDP Compact or others means; reminds that according to the treaty, civilian CSDP has the task to manage crisis, stabilise institutions in fragile post-conflict countries, and not to manage migration;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries that share the same values, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; calls on the EEAS to engage with emerging powers in the provision of global public goods such as peace and security, including by working together on crisis management operations around the world, climate change mitigation,
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; calls on the EEAS to engage with
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; calls on the EEAS to engage with emerging powers in the provision of global public goods such as peace and security, including by working together on crisis prevention and management operations around the world, climate change mitigation, financial stability, and clean air and water;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; calls on the EEAS to engage with emerging powers in the provision of global public goods such as peace and security, including by working together on crisis management operations around the world, defence and promotion of human rights, climate change mitigation, financial stability, and clean air and water;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free and fair trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; calls on the EEAS to engage with emerging powers in the provision of global public goods such as peace and security, including by working together on crisis management operations around the world, climate change mitigation, sustainable management of natural resources, promotion and development of renewable energy, financial stability, and clean air and access to water;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the EEAS to invest in collective leadership and develop ‘issue- based coalitions’ with like-minded countries, to support a rules-based international order, multilateralism and free trade, and to pursue cooperative solutions to global challenges; emphasises in this context that the EU is committed to promoting and developing international law and to strengthening the international role of the United Nations; calls on the EEAS to engage with emerging powers in the provision of global public goods such as peace and security, including by working together on crisis management operations around the world, climate change mitigation, financial stability, and clean air and water;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas more than half of the world’s population growth by 2050 is expected to occur in Africa, which is expected to account for 1.3 billion of the additional 2.4 billion people on the planet; whereas the concentration of this growth in some of the poorest countries will lead to a series of new challenges which, if not addressed immediately, will have destructive effects both for the countries in question and for the European Union;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Is strongly concerned by the frequent deadlocks in the UN Security Council, and believes that the EU and its Member States should take with no delay all necessary action to support reforms in the composition and functioning of the Security Council;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Condemns the repeated use by Russia of its veto powers on the UN Security Council and considers it to undermine international efforts for peace and conflict resolution in Syria and the European Union's southern neighbourhood more widely;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Notes that deadlocks within the UN Security Council are impeding action by the international community and preventing crisis resolution; calls once again on the Member States to support reforms in the composition and functioning of the Security Council;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Reminds that the changing balance of power of the 21st century requires a European strategy capable to adequately address the emergence of other global actors and to tackle challenges to its own ability to project influence on the international stage;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Reiterates the need to further inter-parliamentary relations between the Union and its partner countries, in a framework of honest dialogue underpinned by mutual understanding and trust;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the EU has often played a
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the EU has played an important role in de-escalating and resolving foreign policy crises, namely when some Member States have taken the lead under the auspices of the Union overall, such as in the Normandy format or the EU3+3 negotiations with Iran;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the EU has played an important role in de-escalating and resolving foreign policy crises, namely when some Member States have taken the lead under the auspices of the Union overall, such as in the Normandy format or the EU3+3 negotiations with Iran; supports the establishment, where deemed appropriate and convenient by the EU, of ad hoc coalitions of Member States
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the EU has played an important role in de-escalating and resolving foreign policy crises, namely when some Member States have taken the lead under the auspices of the Union overall, such as in the Normandy format or the EU3+3 negotiations with Iran, but recognises that the EU has struggled to find a unified position on dealing with issues relating to migration; supports the establishment of ad hoc coalitions of Member States that can intervene to respond to international crises, making EU external action more flexible and responsive by reducing the pressure of having to achieve universal consensus among the Member States;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas by 2050, China, the US and India are expected to be the world’s leading economic powers, with even greater political clout, while in a long-term redistribution of economic and political weight away from the Atlantic to the Pacific none of the world’s largest economies will be an EU Member State;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Recognises that the EU’s foreign and security policy ambitions cannot be advanced by insisting upon a one size fits all approach and must therefore become more responsive and flexible in addressing changing situations in its neighbourhood as well as globally;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the EU’s increasing role in post-conflict reconstruction as a means of securing peace recalling the increased success of conflict resolution when women have a formal role in the process;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the EU’s increasing role in conflict resolution and confidence building in the framework or in support of existing agreed negotiating formats and principles as well as in the field of post- conflict reconstruction as a means of securing peace
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11.
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the EU’s increasing role in post-conflict reconstruction as a means of securing
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the EU’s increasing role in post-conflict reconstruction as a means of securing peace, but notes that the EU’s objectives of diplomacy, state institution building, economic cooperation, security, and development aid, are increasingly taking place against the backdrop of conflict, thereby limiting opportunities for success;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Continue to make progress in including women’s voices in the field of security and post-conflict reconstruction and ensuring women’s participation in EU military and civilian missions and operations, as critical to shaping solutions for lasting peace; encourage third countries to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions on gender-based violence, and to support greater gender diversity in political leadership and within security forces and their increased participation in peace processes;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Understands that proximity to threats determines policy priorities; calls, nevertheless, on all Member States to respect the principle of solidarity enshrined in the Treaties (Article 80 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and to take the necessary steps to respond to the migration crisis
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Understands that proximity to threats determines policy priorities; calls, nevertheless, on all Member States to
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) - having regard to the North Atlantic Treaty,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas by 2050, China, the US
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Understands that proximity to threats determines policy priorities; calls, nevertheless, on all Member States to respect the principle of solidarity enshrined in the Treaties (Article 80 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and to take the necessary steps to respond jointly to the migration crisis, just as all Member States have responded with solidarity to the challenges posed by a resurgent and assertive Russia;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Understands that proximity to threats determines policy priorities; calls, nevertheless, on all Member States to respect the principle of solidarity enshrined
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Understands that proximity to threats determines policy priorities; calls, nevertheless, on all Member States to respect the principle of solidarity enshrined in the Treaties (Article 80 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Believes the increasingly assertive behaviour of Russia and of China in an economic and security context risks undermining the European Union’s aspirations to influence global governance;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Acknowledges that a large number of forcibly displaced persons and refugees are in need of greater international assistance for allowing them a dignified life; calls for further humanitarian aid and assistance to conflict-affected population;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Recognises the importance of selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks,
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, radicalisation, illegal migration, cyberattacks and other hybrid threats as part of a risk-reduction strategy;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, illegal migration, cyberattacks, propaganda and disinformation, and other hybrid threats as part of a risk-reduction strategy;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; highlights the need to strengthen the EU's internal resilience to external interference, both when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure as well as the basic institutions and hallmarks of our democracies; supports the Commission and the
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas by 2050, China, the US and India are expected to be the world’s leading economic powers, with even greater political clout, while none of the world’s largest economies will be an EU Member State and whereas the single market and currency have not produced the expected results, thereby concentrating the prosperity in Germany and destroying European growth, and whereas, therefore, EU Member States are subject to the fiscal policy of the Political Union, which is leading us straight towards the next currency and debt crisis;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, illegal migration, cyberattacks, propaganda and disinformation campaigns, and other hybrid threats as part of a risk-reduction strategy; underlines the need to fight against radicalisation and extremism, including by cooperation with third countries; calls for increased intelligence sharing between Member States and with NATO and third countries;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; takes the view that Jihadist terrorism is one of the main challenges facing public safety in the EU today, and that rapid, assertive and coordinated action needs to be taken domestically and abroad; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, illegal migration, cyberattacks and other hybrid threats as part of a risk- reduction strategy;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Remains concerned that the sustained cyber and disinformation campaigns aimed at EU Member States and their regional partners risks destabilising and discrediting political, economic, and social structures;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Condemns Russian attempts to carry out cyber-attacks and to interfere during election and referendum campaigns, both within EU territory and outside;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Is concerned by the increasing security concerns generated by Russia, including the repeated use of military chemical weapons on the European soil, and the persistent interference - through propaganda, disinformation and cyberattacks - into national elections and referenda in EU Member States; believes that all possible measures should be taken to avoid any interference in the 2019 European Parliament elections;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Underlines the need to fight against terrorism and to target those groups which seek to encourage EU citizens to fight for their extremist cause; reiterates the need to establish a common strategy with international partners to address this global challenge; believes that diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal, including those for the improvement of political, social and economic conditions conducive to the establishment and preservation of peace;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to increase the EU’s ability to confront hybrid and cyber threats, to further strengthen the capacity of the EU and its partner countries to fight fake news and disinformation, to draw up clear criteria to facilitate the detection of fake news, to allocate more resources and turn the Stratcom task force into a fully-fledged unit within the EEAS; calls, in this regard, for the development of joint, comprehensive risk and vulnerability analysis capacities and methods, and for the EU’s resilience and strategic communication capabilities to be bolstered; stresses the role of independent media – both on- and offline – in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic; regrets the US’s progressive retreat from the multilateral, rules-based world order, namely its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas, notwithstanding their limitations, the emergence of new global actors, in particular China, suggests a shift in the existing dynamics of global governance which requires renewed efforts to enhance the legitimacy of existing global governance institutions;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic; regrets the US’s progressive retreat from the multilateral, rules-based world order, namely its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; calls on the EU to show unity, firmness and proportionality in its responses to such decisions;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic; regrets the US’s progressive retreat from the multilateral, rules-based world order, namely its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, its attacks on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other refusals to adhere to international rule of law;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic; regrets the US’s progressive retreat from the multilateral, rules-based world order, namely its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, and deplores the cutting of funds to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA);
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic and encourages the strongest possible relationship between the EU and the United States in order to fulfil these objectives; regrets the US’s progressive retreat from the multilateral, rules-based world order, namely its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Highlights that transatlantic relations are indispensable for the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic; regrets the US’s progressive retreat from the multilateral, rules-based world order,
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and calls on the EU to play a leading role in acting on climate change, ramping up efforts in climate change diplomacy, and establishing strong alliances between countries and actors so as to actually fulfil the commitments agreed to at COP21; stresses the importance of including adherence to the Paris Agreement and the precautionary principle as laid down in the EU Treaties in any trade and investment agreement and in Partnership and Cooperation Agreements;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Reaffirms its full support and commitment to the JCPOA as a cornerstone of peace and stability and crucial for the security of the region;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Recalls that the EU is determined to preserve the JCPOA with Iran as a key pillar of the international non- proliferation architecture, with relevance also for the North Korean case, calls on the EU to take all necessary measures to ensure tangible economic results to Iran and protect European companies investing against US sanctions as this constitutes an essential part of the deal; underlines that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had repeatedly confirmed that Iran is fully complying with the JCPOA requirements, reiterates the need to address more critically Iranian Activities related to Ballistic missiles, regional stability and involvement in Syria, that are separate from the JCPOA, in the relevant formats and forums;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the new world order is characterised by asymmetry, with numerous non-state actors becoming increasingly influential over the past decade: from NGOs advocating human rights, to transnational corporations influencing government policy, to social media activists calling for democratic change;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans m
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans also means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of the rule of law, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic development, transport and energy connectivity and the digital agenda;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates the indisputable European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of the rule of law, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic development, transport and energy connectivity and the digital agenda;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based, grounded on strict and fair conditionality and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of the rule of law, respect of human rights, in particular minority rights, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic and sustainable development, transport and energy connectivity, environment protection and the digital agenda;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates that the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans must lead to the full membership of the countries concerned provided that all the criteria are met; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based and must depend on nothing other than the
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country and mostly on necessary past or future arrangements to prevent their accession from transferring either domestic problems or problems with neighbouring countries to the Union; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of the rule of law, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic development, transport and energy connectivity and the digital agenda;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that investing in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans means investing in the security and future of our Union; reiterates the European perspective for the countries in the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process is merit-based and must depend on nothing other than the concrete results achieved by each individual country on issues such as fundamental human rights, corruption, money-laundering practices, overall transparency and judicial independence; reiterates the importance, throughout this process, of the rule of law, reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, security and migration, socio-economic development, transport and energy connectivity and the digital agenda;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the new world order is characterised by asymmetry, with numerous non-state actors becoming increasingly influential over the past decade: from NGOs
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, using trade and association agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, strengthening economic and connectivity ties, enhancing people to people contacts and using trade agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, strengthening economic and connectivity ties, enhancing people to people contacts, using trade agreements
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, using trade agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards; calls further on the EEAS to monitor democratic processes in its direct neighbourhood and ensure that democratic progress is not halted or reverted;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, using trade agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards; reminds that a credible enlargement policy represents a strategic investment in Europe's security and prosperity and has already contributed to peace as well as the EU's power of attraction; further urges deepening of people-to-people contacts and better communication on EU support and cooperation;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, using trade agreements and access to the single market as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards; underlines the necessity for the EU to provide all the necessary assistance to the Eastern Partnership countries on their EU-driven reform path, to support pro-European political forces, and to counter destabilising attempts from third countries, in particular Russia; highlights the need to help the Eastern partners increase their resilience and combat against fake news and disinformation, including by reinforcing the East StratCom Task Force;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Stresses that protracted conflicts in the Eastern Neighbourhood area represent a threat to the stability of the countries concerned and of the entire region in the immediate vicinity of the EU; underlines the need to address all frozen conflicts in accordance with international law;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties with the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; believes that the prolongation of sanctions against individuals and entities in Russia is an inevitable outcome of the failure to implement the Minsk agreements;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; considers that it is in the shared interest of the EU and Russia to build better relations, subject to compliance with international law; considers it also appropriate to lift the sanctions imposed on Russia, which are achieving nothing aside from an economic crisis hitting exporters and increased instability in foreign policy and defence;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the new world order is characterised by asymmetry, with numerous non-state actors becoming increasingly influential over the past decade: from NGOs advocating human rights,
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Strongly condemns the illegal annexation of the Crimea and the military intervention in Eastern Ukraine by Russia; calls for EU sanctions against Russia to be extended until Russia complies with the Minsk agreements; insists that the EU should keep open the option of further gradual sanctions if Russia continues to violate international law;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Condemns unreservedly Russian aggression in Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Crimea and the Russian-sponsored conflict in eastern Ukraine, and calls on EU Member States and the international community to work more effectively in condemning such actions and in reaching sustainable, peaceful solutions to the crisis which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Condemns unreservedly measures being taken by the Russian Federation relating to the continued militarisation and deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Georgian occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia; further calls on the Russian Federation to fulfil its obligations under the EU mediated 2008 Ceasefire Agreement and for an intensification of dialogue via the Geneva process aimed at peaceful conflict resolution and respect for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Expresses its deep concern over the violation of the international law principles vis-à-vis any conflicts in all Eastern Partnership countries and reiterates its vision that current conflicts in all Eastern Partnership countries should be settled in accordance with international law, norms and principles;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and all other Eastern Partnership countries within their internationally recognised borders; calls on the VP/HR and the Council to play an effective role in solving the so-called frozen conflicts, thus ensuring the stability and security of the EU's Eastern partners; underlines that sanctions against Russia are strictly linked to the failure to implement the Minsk agreements and to the continuous violations of international law, and that they will be prolonged as long as such behaviour continues;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Reiterates that sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states, as well as inviolability of borders and peaceful settlement of disputes are key principles of the European security order, applying to all states, both within and beyond the EU’s borders;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Stresses that EU should assist Eastern Partnership countries when addressing challenges stemming from foreign occupation as well as support of IDPs and refugees in their internationally recognized territories;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Condemns the fact that EaP countries still suffer from aggressive foreign occupation, protracted conflicts as well as hybrid challenges which undermine their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognized borders; calls for stronger EU stance advocating unacceptability of changing international borders in EaP countries through use of force;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Recalls that millions of displaced people in EaP countries live in protracted displacement as a result of foreign occupation and EU should develop better support to conflict affected residents of these countries through making use of all available foreign policy instruments;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Recalls that millions of displaced people in EaP countries live in protracted displacement as a result of foreign occupation and should develop better support to conflict affected residents of these countries through making use of available foreign policy instruments;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the new world order is increasingly characterised by asymmetry, with
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries within their internationally recognized borders;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Calls on the EU to make use of all instruments at its disposal to improve the lives and guarantee the human dignity of IDPs and refugees in the Eastern Neighbourhood area;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create local economic opportunities in the countries of origin of migrants; welcomes, in this regard, Commission President Juncker’s proposal to build a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa,
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create local economic opportunities in the countries of origin of migrants;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create local economic opportunities in the countries of origin of migrants;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create local economic opportunities in the countries of origin of migrants, allowing them to stay in their countries of origin; welcomes, in this regard, Commission President Juncker’s proposal to build a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa, and his initiative to develop the various European- African trade agreements into one continent-to-
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa under the principle of ownership, in order to create local economic opportunities in the countries of origin of migrants and allow their self- sufficiency at least in the medium term; welcomes, in this regard, Commission President Juncker’s proposal to build a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa, and his initiative to develop the various European- African trade agreements into one continent-to-
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the new world order is characterised by asymmetry, with numerous non-state actors becoming increasingly influential over the past decade: from NGOs advocating human rights, to transnational corporations influencing government policy, to social media activists calling for democratic change; whereas, nevertheless, no emergent state or non-state actor can impose an incontestable world view; whereas the multilateralism to which Europe is deeply attached is increasingly called into question by the attitude of global super powers and regional actors;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create decent local economic opportunities, especially for youth and women, in the African continent, notably in the countries of origin and transit of migrants; welcomes, in this regard, Commission President Juncker’s proposal to build a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa,
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium-sized enterprises and support for African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions are needed; considers international cooperation and development policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, more transparent, more efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by IS/Da’esh, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Points out that the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) provides mechanisms so as to involve third countries that are neighbours of the neighbourhood partner countries, particularly in the context of extended cooperation frameworks; urges, therefore, the EU to use these mechanisms to set up thematic frameworks to offer cooperation between the Union, the Southern neighbourhood partner countries and key regional players, especially in Africa, on regional issues such as security, energy and even the fight against climate change;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Insists that only by engaging with the real relevant actors on the ground, by involving local communities and working on solutions that tackle the root causes for migrations at their source of origin and that any financial support is subjected to strict terms and conditionalities on upholding respect for the rule of law, fundamental and human rights and democracy;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Is of the opinion that a more effective common foreign and security policy depends primarily on the establishment of common strategic priorities and visions; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability, spread largely because of failed or fragile states, and of forced and irregular migration; poverty, the lack of economic opportunities and access to education, social exclusion, armed conflicts, undemocratic and inefficient governance, corruption, climate change, increasing sectarianism, the threat of radicalisation and the spread of extremist ideologies;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Encourages a deepening of cooperation between the European Union, its Member States, African nations, and international partners in order to fulfil the commitments made in the Paris Climate Change accord in order to address the effect of global warming on the regional and global stability, economic development, and migration;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Reiterates its supports to the EU's CSDP stabilisations missions in the sub- Saharan area and calls on their reinforcement, by entrusting the mandate and means that are appropriate to the grave challenges they are facing; recalls also its support to the northern African countries, in the understanding that economic development is the base of a stable and just society, in the framework and respect for human rights as core values;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Supports the development of a coherent, robust strategy for the Sahel region, aimed at improving governance, economic cooperation, addressing security threats to the region and to the EU, and tackling radicalisation and trafficking;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Condemns the unilateral decision taken by President Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, thus creating a real obstacle to peacebuilding; recalls that the EU supports the recovery of a real peace process in the Middle East that aims for a two-state solution and calls on the EU to be a driving force in recovering this process;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Reaffirms the primacy of the UN- led Geneva process in the resolution of the Syrian conflict , in line with UN Security council resolution 2254, negotiated by the parties to the conflict and with the support of key international and regional actors; states its concern towards the Russian and Iranian support to the Assad regime and its war crimes and crimes against humanity and calls on the EU and its Member states should act firmly to do all efforts to put an end to the exactions against the Syrian People and the use of chemical weapons;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the new world order is characterised by asymmetry, with numerous non-state actors becoming increasingly influential over the past decade: from NGOs advocating human rights, to transnational corporations influencing government policy, to social media activists calling for democratic change; whereas, nevertheless, no emergent state or non-state actor can impose an incontestable world view; whereas strengthening the rights and jurisdiction of sovereign Nation States is the only way to counter this development because their foundations are thousands of years old, and whereas the Nation State is the natural framework for responsible governance;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17c. Stresses that the EU must play a leading role in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, my means of its decisive soft-power and the full implementation, in all their provisions, of all association agreements with the countries in the region;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 d (new) 17d. Stresses that preserving peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region is of substantial interest to the EU and its member states; calls for all parties concerned in the region to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, in order to safeguard regional security;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 d (new) 17d. Stresses that preserving peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region is in the interest of the EU and its member states; calls for all parties concerned in the region to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, in order to safeguard regional security; reiterates its commitment to supporting Taiwan´s participation in international organisations and activities;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 d (new) 17d. Supports measures to deepen relations between the European Union, its Member States and partners in Asia, and encourages ongoing economic, diplomatic and security cooperation, including in the context of addressing regional and territorial disputes;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 e (new) 17e. Emphasises that strengthening regional security in the Indo-Pacific is of critical importance to the interests of the EU and its Member States; stresses that all disputes should be settled through peaceful means based on international laws; takes note that official dialogue between China and Taiwan has been frozen over the past two years; encourages a quick resumption of bilateral talks to de-escalate tensions between the two sides and maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait; reiterates its firm support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 f (new) 17f. In the aftermath of the recent presidential and parliamentary elections in the region, reaffirms its commitment to continue forging strong relations with Latin America, promoting the defence of democracy and human rights in so far as shared core values by both the EU and LAC; expresses its grave concern on the lack of respect for democracy and rule of law, especially in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, and on the attacks against democratically elected opposition leaders, journalists, students and human rights defenders, in particular those working on environmental issues and their lawyers; emphasizes that respect to rule of law and to stable political and legal framework, including fight against corruption and impunity, as well as progress towards democracy and the respect for and promotion of fundamental freedoms, are cornerstone for deeper integration and cooperation with LAC;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 g (new) 17g. Observes with concern the electoral developments in Brazil, key country in the region;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 h (new) 17h. Commends the efforts of all the parties concerned in the Peace Process in Colombia; reiterates its full support to the Peace Process and to its effective implementation, which is decisive for the future of Colombians and for stabilisation in the region of which this country is a part;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU Member States’
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support it as well as its ability to lead by example;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support it, working with NATO and other like-minded countries;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support it and the willingness of Member States to cede national decision making in this context;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support it, and that only a combination of effective multilateralism, and joint soft and hard power can allow to confront challenges in an effective manner;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that, despite their importance,
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Underlines, in this respect, that this can only happen once the EU is supported by adequate financial resources and means as well as by a strong, coherent and unified political will and commitment of its Member States;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 b (new) - having regard to the EU-NATO Joint Declaration of 2016,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence, w
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the steps taken to increase the EU’s military
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the steps taken to increase the EU’s military and strategic autonomy, namely the establishment of a European single command centre in Brussels for European military training missions, and removing obstacles to the deployment of EU Battlegroups; believes that the
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the steps taken to increase the EU’s military autonomy, namely the establishment of a European single command centre in Brussels for European military training missions, and removing obstacles to the deployment of EU Battlegroups, as part of the EU-NATO cooperation; believes that the establishment of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defence projects and the coordinated review of national defence budgets will help the Member States to spend their defence budgets more effectively;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased defence cooperation between EU Member States and steps taken to increase the EU’s military autonomy, namely the establishment of a European
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the steps taken to increase the EU’s military
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the steps taken to increase the EU’s military autonomy, namely the establishment of a European single command centre in Brussels for European military training missions, and removing obstacles to the deployment of EU Battlegroups; believes that the establishment of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defence projects and the coordinated review of national defence budgets will help the Member States to spend their defence budgets more effectively; welcomes commitment and political will to move forward with military mobility being a strategic tool to advance European strategic autonomy and to achieve the European level of ambition in defence and urges in this regard the Member States to move forward rapidly according to the set timeline;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Considers that the development of a strong defence industry is strengthening the technological independence of the EU; calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; calls for significantly increased financial and human resources to be made available within the EU institutions in order to increase the EU’s cyber security and cyber defence capacity; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, as well as the need for an improved ability to identify cybercrime;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Emphasises that it is necessary to encourage the development of a common strategic culture through the European Intervention Initiative, which shall be linked as closely as possible with permanent structured cooperation;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence, with decisions taken
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Welcomes the HR/VP proposal with the support of the Commission for a European Peace Facility, which would give the EU the capacity to finance CFSP actions having military or defence implications in a flexible, efficient manner, overcoming current gaps;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 b (new) 19b. Supports the work undertaken to strengthen civilian CSDP providing a new framework for civilian crises management and CSDP missions, with ambitious commitments at EU and national level; recalls the implementation of the Integrated Approach in planning, conducting and reviewing of the missions;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch forces to
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch forces to global conflicts is an essential pre-condition for becoming a credible political power; calls on
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch forces to global conflicts is an essential pre-condition for becoming a credible political power
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch civilian experts and military forces to
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch forces to global conflicts is an essential pre-condition for becoming a credible political power; calls on the EEAS and the Member States to develop sufficient military capabilities, covering the full-spectrum of land, air, space, maritime and cyber capabilities to defend their values and interests around the world;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence, with decisions taken in Beijing or Washington having a direct impact on our lives; whereas, in turn, interdependence has resulted in global public opinion becoming cognisant of t
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the capacity to dispatch forces to global conflicts is an essential pre-condition for becoming a credible political power; calls on the EEAS and the Member States to develop sufficient military capabilities, particularly in cyber defence, to defend their values and interests around the world; calls on the EEAS to work towards a treaty on fully autonomous weapons systems;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Welcomes the EU Global Strategy’s commitment to NATO as the cornerstone of Europe’s collective security, and to strengthening the United Nations as the bedrock of international order;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Stresses the importance of ongoing cooperation between the European Union, its Member States, and the United States bilaterally, through NATO and the United Nations, on issues such as Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, Iran, and relations with Russia;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Believes that the capacity to promote peace, stability and rule of law are an essential added value for the peace support operations projection of the EU; calls on the Member States to develop sufficient capabilities to defend their values and interests also from an European perspective;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Welcomes the commitments laid out in the July 2017 Joint Declaration on EU-NATO cooperation in order to promote peace and stability in the Euro- Atlantic area;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Welcomes the continued implementation of the EU-NATO Joint Declaration, and encourages further military co-operation with NATO;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Stresses that furthering the Defence Union should provide for a complementary role in the EU's external relations;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 d (new) 20d. Stresses the importance of NATO and transatlantic relationship to the stability and security of the European region;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence, with decisions taken in Beijing or Washington having a direct impact on our lives; whereas, in turn, interdependence has resulted in global public opinion becoming cognisant of transnational problems, which require transnational solutions and effective multilateral organisations to improve global governance;
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Stresses that
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. S
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Stresses that developing new formats, such as a European Security Council,
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Recognises the need to look for creative solutions for cooperation between the European Union and the United Kingdom in the area of CFSP and CSDP;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas globalisation has increased
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Supports
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas almost one fourth of the world’s population live in fragile states or societies; whereas these states or societies are increasingly a breeding ground for frustration and socio-economic inequality; whereas, as a result, terrorist organisations take advantage of the power vacuum to establish a recruitment base;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas almost one fourth of the world’s population live in fragile states or societies; whereas increasing inequalities and climate change are immediate challenges to stability, democracy and peace and should be tackle with priority;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas almost one fourth of the world’s population live in fragile states or societies and normal development and humanitarian aid policies are ineffective in the face of such numbers;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas almost one fourth of the world’s population live in fragile states or societies, and whereas policy within the EU has made Southern States fragile;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 c (new) - having regard to the NATO Brussels Summit Declaration of 2018,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis,
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis, rising Euroscepticism, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global political and economic leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis, rising Euroscepticism, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and rising scepticism of European public opinion on the projection of force abroad, which has given rise to a tendency to respond to events rather than to shape them;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis, rising Euroscepticism, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and declining perception of EU benefits and rising scepticism of European public opinion on the projection of force abroad, which has given rise to a tendency to respond to events rather than to shape them;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis, rising Euroscepticism, the management of the migration and refugees crisis, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and rising scepticism of European public opinion on the projection of force abroad, which has given rise to a tendency to respond to events rather than to shape them;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis, rising Euroscepticism, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and rising scepticism of European public opinion on the projection of force abroad,
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership, influence and global appeal ha
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist, and
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) - having regard to the Joint Declaration on EU-NATO cooperation of July 2018,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas some Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward-
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation is the only way to respond to global challenges effectively; whereas
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas some Western democracies, including the United States, have become more protectionist and inward-
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation is the only way to respond to global challenges effectively; whereas this power vacuum is being filled by other powers
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation is the only way to respond to global challenges effectively; whereas this power vacuum is being filled by other powers such as China or Russia; whereas the latter states have a different approach to development cooperation in Africa and other developing areas that is not linked to improvements in rule of law or other democratic reforms;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation is the only way to respond to global challenges effectively; whereas this power vacuum is being filled by other
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and impose secondary sanctions on European companies doing business with Iran has shown the
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the JCPOA with Iran is a significant multilateral agreement and a diplomatic achievement that has the aim of ensuring a more stable and peaceful regional environment in the Middle East; whereas President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and impose secondary sanctions on European companies doing business with Iran
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) - having regard to its recommendation of 15 November 2017 to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the November 2017 Summit,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and impose secondary sanctions on European companies doing business with Iran has shown the limits of European economic sovereignty, particularly reliance on the dollar trading system;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and impose secondary sanctions on European companies doing legitimate business with Iran has
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas ISIS, Al Qaeda, and other international terrorist organizations still pose a significant threat to Europe and the nations of the world;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas an ambitious, credible and effective common foreign policy must be supported by adequate financial resources and means and must be based on a coherent, timely and consistent action and approach of the EU Member States;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas European security is based on the ambition of a common strategic autonomy, as recognised in June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in the European Union's Global Strategy;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU’s security environment is now more volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous than at any time since the end of the Cold War; whereas current EU policies
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully-fledged, sovereign political and economic power in international relations that helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and shapes global governance;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully-fledged, sovereign political power in international relations that helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and shapes global governance; stresses that, for this reason, a genuine joint European foreign and security policy is needed;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands as a global power on the world stage; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully-fledged, sovereign political power in international relations that helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and shapes global governance willing and able to make a positive difference globally, while at the same time promoting our common interests as well as our principles and values;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully-fledged, sovereign political power in international relations that helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and shapes global governance; stresses that, in an international system permanently characterised by instability and uncertainty, Europe has a responsibility to build up its strategic autonomy to face the growing number of common challenges; emphasises, therefore, the need for European countries to retain their ability to decide and act alone to defend their interests; recalls that strategic autonomy is both a legitimate ambition for Europe and a priority objective which must be articulated in the industrial and operational fields and in terms of capability;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU’s security environment is now more volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous than at any time since the end of the Cold War, confronted with interstate conflicts, natural disasters, terrorism, failed states, cyber attacks and hybrid warfare; whereas current EU policies may no longer suffice to promote a stable and prosperous neighbourhood;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and standards;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by equally pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that,
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and standards; believes, moreover, that under the protection of the EU's social model, globalisation can represent an opportunity for EU citizens and not a threat;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, and the world’s largest economy, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and standards; believes, moreover, that under the protection of the EU, globalisation can represent an opportunity for EU citizens and not a threat;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU’s security environment is now more volatile, unpredictable, complex, dangerous and ambiguous than at any time since the end of the Cold War; whereas current EU policies and resources may no longer suffice to promote a stable and prosperous neighbourhood and to leverage its power of attraction effectively while defending its interests and values;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations, in promoting human rights and accountability, and in setting international regulations and standards; believes, moreover, that under the protection of the EU, globalisation can represent an opportunity for EU citizens and not a threat;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight together within the EU, the Member States can exert an influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and political, democratic, environmental, social and economic standards; believes, moreover, that under the protection of the EU, globalisation can represent an opportunity for EU citizens and not a threat;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that the Member States
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Re
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