2019/2135(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

The need to strengthen the European ~~strategic~~Union as autonomous and effective aucto~~nomy~~r

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

The need to develop and strengthen European strategic autonomy

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

The need to ~~strengthen~~achieve European strategic autonomy

Amendment 103 #

Martin HORWOOD, Malik AZMANI, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Notes that the ambition of achieving European strategic autonomy was recognised for the first time in June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in the ‘Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’, presented by the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on 28 June 2016;deleted

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Notes that the ambition of achieving European strategic autonomy was recognised for the first time in June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in the ‘Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’, presented by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on 28 June 2016; believes that any upcoming review of the 2016 EU Global Strategy should focus on increasing the effectiveness of the practical and operational implementation of European strategic autonomy rather than lead to an overhaul of its orientations;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Notes that the ambition of achieving European strategic autonomy was recognised for the first time in June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in the ‘Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’, presented by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on 28 June 2016; which set out European strategic autonomy as a long-term objective and called for a gradual synchronisation and mutual adaptation of national defence planning and capability development practices;

Amendment 106 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Notes that the ambition of achieving European strategic autonomy was posited for the first time in the Council Conclusions of 19 and 20 December 2013 and recognised for the first time in June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in the ‘Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’, presented by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on 28 June 2016;

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Notes that the ambition of achieving European strategic autonomy was recognised for the first time in ~~June 2016 by the 28 Heads of State and Government in~~ the ‘Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy’, presented by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on 28 June 2016;

Amendment 108 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ~~ability of the Union to streng~~mistaken idea that the EU is better able thean ~~its freedom~~NATO or our nations to assess, take decisions and take action ~~where circumstances so require in order to defend its interests and values~~to defend the interests and values of our citizens while some European countries might well embark on low intensity military operations, it is difficult to imagine circumstances where European countries would engage in major combat operations without the support of NATO Allies and therefore urges renewed commitment to the revitalisation of the Alliance;

Amendment 109 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, ~~take decisions and take act~~its independent operational capacity comprising credible military forces, its industrial capacity to produce the equipment that its forces need and its political capacity to take decisions where circumstances so require in order to defend its interests and values;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)

- having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of 24 June 2014 in Case C-658/11, European Parliament, supported by the Commission, against the Council of the European Union;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and take action where circumstances so require in order to defend its interests and values; strongly believes that the European strategic autonomy should include capacity to deploy military force on EU's periphery;

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the ~~principle of European strategic autonomy~~concept of the EU as effective and autonomous security actor is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and ~~take action~~have the capacity to act where circumstances so require in order to defend ~~its~~common interests and ~~valu~~universal values, rules and principles;

Amendment 112 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the ~~Union~~Member States to strengthen ~~its~~their freedom to assess, take decisions and take action where circumstances so require in order to defend ~~its~~their interests ~~and values~~, which sometimes coincide;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and take action where circumstances so require in order to defend ~~its interests and values~~the financial interests of some of its member states abroad;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess~~, take decisions and take action~~ and provide council to the member states where circumstances so require in order for the member states to defend ~~its~~their interests and values;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and take action where circumstances so require in order to defend its interests and values in a spirit of multilateralism;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that ~~the principle of~~ European's strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and take action on the basis of foreign and security policy considerations where circumstances so require in order to defend its common interests and values;

Amendment 117 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen its freedom to assess, take decisions and take action where circumstances so require in order to defend its interests ~~and~~, including its values;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Considers that the ~~principle~~idea of European strategic autonomy ~~is based on the ability of the Union to strengthen~~ reflects the aim of taking more responsibilitsy f~~reedom to assess, take decisions and take acti~~or European security with partners wherever possible and alone whe~~re circumstances so require~~n necessary, in order to defend its interests and values;

Amendment 119 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Stresses the importance of and compliance with international commitments of the EU and its Member States on conventional and nuclear disarmament and arms control; recalls that any foreign military operation should require a UN mandate;

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)

- having regard to Article 2(4) of the UN Charter,

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Stresses the importance of and compliance with international commitments of the EU and its Member States on conventional and nuclear disarmament and arms control;recalls that any foreign military operation should require a UN mandate;

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;deleted

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and ~~take a decision autonomously~~provide guidance, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and ~~take action~~provide counsel; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of ~~the Union~~member states to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most, but not all Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 124 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that ~~European strategic autonomy~~an effective CSDP is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and t~~ake action~~he capacity to act; considers, also, that ~~European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its~~CSDP should guarantee the ability of the Union to act alone but via an integrated approach combining civilian and military means in a balanced way when universal principles and common interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; ~~stresses that strategic~~underlines that the Union’s choice of means following the integrated approach depends first of all on the real needs on the grounds; stresses that operational autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that ~~European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on~~ the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously~~, which necessarily entails an independent~~ has to be improved, which entails an better informed decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and ~~a freedom~~capabilities to analyse and take action; considers, also, that ~~European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests~~ Union has to act with partners whenever possible and alone when necessarey a~~t stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners)~~nd its interests are at stake or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European ~~strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which~~defence initiatives respects commitments within the UN and complements ~~the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that~~NATO; stresses that the idea of strategic autonomy does not mean ~~that~~ the Union ~~will~~ systematically act ing alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always; points out that the Union is, on the contrary, able to act more incisively when working in an international multilateral operational framework and in close collaboration with its partners;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation on the basis of foreign and security policy considerations and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily ~~entail~~makes an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and ~~a freedom~~the existing capacity of the European External Action Service to analyse and take action essential; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by ~~its European partner~~the EU Member States) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent and efficient decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake ~~(theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners)~~ or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 13 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts and fragile states immediately to the east and south of the European continent, terrorism and particularly jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, foreign interference in European political and electoral processes, tensions over EU Member States' energy supply, the rise of organised crime (drug, arms and human trafficking) at the borders and with Europe as its target, weakening of disarmament efforts and international arms control regimes, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 130 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements ~~the (NATO)~~NATO, and alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not and should not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 131 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) and other alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; considers, lastly, that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and ~~complement~~reinforces the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 133 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Considers, therefore, that European strategic autonomy is based, above all, on the ability of the Union to assess a crisis situation and take a decision autonomously, which necessarily entails an independent decision-making process, the availability of means of assessment and a freedom to analyse and take action; considers, also, that European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of the Union to act alone when its interests are at stake (theatres of operations not considered as priorities by its European partners) or within the framework of existing cooperation arrangements; ~~considers, lastly,~~underlines that European strategic autonomy is part of a multilateral framework which respects commitments within the UN and complements the (NATO) alliances and partnerships to which most Member States are signed up; stresses that strategic autonomy does not mean that the Union will systematically act alone, everywhere and always;

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that the affirmation of European strategic autonomy depends on the establishment of European defence cooperation in the technological, capability, industrial and operational fields; considers that only practical and flexible cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continent’s main security and defence issues;deleted

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that the affirmation of European strategic autonomy depends on the establishment of European defence cooperation in the technological, capability, industrial and operational fields; considers that only practical and flexible cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continent’s main security and defence issues; states that these collaborations must, above all, be part of an inter-state cooperation policy;

Amendment 136 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that the affirmation of European strategic autonomy depends on the establishment of a comprehensive Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) supported by European defence cooperation in the technological, capability, industrial and operational fields; considers that only practical and flexible cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the ~~continent~~EU’s main security and defence issues;

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. ~~Considers that the affirma~~Rejects the notion of European strategic autonomy being dependsent on the establishment of European defence cooperation in the technological, capability, industrial and operational fields; considers that only practical ~~and~~, flexible, strictly peaceful and civil cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continent’s main security ~~and defence~~ issues;

Amendment 138 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that the affirmation of European strategic autonomy depends on the establishment of European defence ~~coope~~integration in the technological, capability, industrial and operational fields; considers that only practical and flexible cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continent’s main security and defence issues;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that ~~the affirmation of European strategic autonomy depends on the establishment of~~ European defence cooperation in ~~the~~ technological, capability, industrial and operational fields~~; considers that only practical and flexible~~ is important for the affirmation of European strategic ambition; considers that cooperation bafocused on ~~pragmatic initiative~~addressing European defence capability gaps will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continent’s main security and defence ~~issue~~needs;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, ~~jihadist terror~~the collapse of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, massive and regular violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law including war crimes, crimes against humanity, jihadist terrorism, the rise of authoritarianism, cyber attacks, the uncontrolled ~~migration~~spread of lethal and non- lethal security and military technology, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that ~~the affirmation of European strategic autonomy~~an effective CSDP also depends on the establishment of European defence cooperation in the technological, capability, industrial, trade and operational fields; considers that only practical and flexible cooperation based on pragmatic initiatives will make it possible to gradually overcome the difficulties, forge a genuine common strategic culture and shape common responses tailored to the continent’s main security and defence issues;

Amendment 141 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11 a. Stresses that in order to increase EU´s strategic autonomy, Member States need to increase their defence spending and aim for the target of 2% of GDP; considers that increased investment in security and defence is a matter of urgency for the Member States and the EU and that defence solidarity and cooperation should become the norm;

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive;deleted

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive;deleted

Amendment 144 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that European strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate ~~solidarity~~cooperation, which is reflected in particular in the ~~need~~capacity to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive; points out that the CJEU explicitly stated in its judgment of 10 March 2005 (Kingdom of Spain v Council of the European Union) that the concept of Community preference is a political principle rather than a legal principle and cannot therefore be used as a counter-argument against the free-trade dogma that the EU continues to impose; recognises the sovereignty of the Member States in their strategic and military choices, particularly with regard to supplying their armed forces with the requisite equipment;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive with the primary objective being to ensure interoperability with major Allies and avoid duplication among European forces to facilitate rapid deployment in as seamless a manner as possible;

Amendment 146 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment ~~is available and competitiv~~meets the highest standards, is available and competitive, in order to secure reciprocal access to highly protected armaments markets at the same time;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity~~, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive~~;

Amendment 148 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that ~~strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prior~~for effective use of available resources innovative and competitisve ~~the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive~~defence industry in Europe is necessary;

Amendment 149 #

Assita KANKO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive; and on condition that public procurement procedures are correctly applied;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, presence of foreign influence networks defending interests contrary to those of the Member States, etc.;

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate political will, cohesion and solidarity, which is also reflected in ~~particular in~~ the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that European strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive;

Amendment 152 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that ~~strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if~~the introduction of the concept of independent strategic autonomy requires the Member States to demonstrate ~~solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need~~their determination to prioritise the procurement of European capabilities where equipment is available and competitive;

Amendment 153 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that strategic autonomy can only be genuinely achieved if Member States demonstrate solidarity, which is reflected in particular in the need to ~~prioritise the procurement of Europe~~secure capacity and capabilities ~~where equipment is available and~~in Europe and the availability of competitive equipment;

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is a legitimate and necessary ambition and that it must remain a priority objective of European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation is a common responsibility of European states;deleted

Amendment 155 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Considers that the principle of European strategic autonomy is a legitimate and necessary ambition and that it must remain a priority objective of European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation is a common responsibility of European statesformulated as an ambition to increase military spending and futher the militarisation of the EU is an ethically illegitimate concern;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Considers that the principle of ~~European strategic autonom~~a sovereign, comprehensive and effective Common Security and Defence Policy is a legitimate and necessary ambition and that it must remain a priority objective of European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation is a common responsibility of European states;

Amendment 157 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Considers that ~~the principle of~~ European's strategic autonomy is a legitimate and necessary ambition and that it must remain a priority objective of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation is a common responsibility of European states;

Amendment 158 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. ~~Consider~~Reiterates that the principle of European strategic autonomy is a legitimate and necessary ambition and that it must remain a priority objective of European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation ~~is a common responsibility of European s~~falls to both the EU and its Member States;

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Considers that ~~the principle of~~ European strategic autonomy is a legitimate ~~and necessary~~ ambition and that it ~~must remain a priority objective of~~has a positive impact for European defence policy; stresses that its practical and operational implementation is ~~a common responsibility of~~to be discussed among European states;

Amendment 16 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Frédérique RIES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration and in particular migration facilitated by transnational organized crime networks, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 160 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Real progress to be consolidated in order to ~~strengthen~~achieve European strategic autonomy

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Maintains that European strategic autonomy must take practical form in the areas of industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions);deleted

Amendment 162 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Maintains that European strategic autonomy must take practical form in the areas of industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions) and can be based upon the successes of the NATO Industrial Advisory group and be complementary to the existing commitments of Member States who are part of the Transatlantic Defence Technological and Industrial Cooperation (TADIC);

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Maintains that European strategic autonomy must take practical form in the areas of foreign and security policy, industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions);

Amendment 164 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Maintains that ~~European strategic autonomy~~a sovereign and effective CSDP must take practical form in the areas of industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity ~~building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions)~~to plan and conduct missions) and be accompanied a responsible EU-level arms control policy;

Amendment 165 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. ~~Maintains~~Consider that European strategic autonomy must ~~take practical form in the areas of industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capac~~pursue a restrictive arms export policy for all types of weapons and therefore calls for dual-use goods to be subject to strict European rules and parliamentary control; urge the Member States to comply wityh t~~o plan and conduct missions)~~he EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Maintains that European ~~strategic autonomy must tak~~defence initiatives must provide practical ~~form~~gains in the areas of industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions);

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Maintains that European strategic autonomy ~~must~~could take practical form in ~~the~~such areas ofas: industry, capability (joint programmes, investment in defence technologies) and operations (financing of operations, capacity building for partners, capacity to plan and conduct missions);

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14 a. considers appropriate to pursue a restrictive arms export policy for all types of weapons, including for dual-use goods; urges Member States to comply with the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports; reiterates the need for the strict application by all Member States of the rules laid down in Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP on arms exports, including the firm application of criterion two on respect for human rights in the country of final destination;

Amendment 169 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

~~15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations;~~deleted

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s s~~trategic~~ecurity environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts i~~mmediately to the east and south of~~n the European continent and in its vicinity, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, hybrid threats, foreign interference into domestic elections, disinformation, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

~~15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations;~~deleted

Amendment 171 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity and in the political willingness of Member States to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations; maintains that the Union disposes of considerable human, financial, technical and military resources, endowing it with an unique capacity to conduct military and civilian operations and respond promptly and pre-emptively to future security challenges, for instance through active peacekeeping misions;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s ~~defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operation~~security is best defended by focusing on poverty eradication, unconditional humanitarian aid, sustainable and fair economic development, stopping global tax regimes from facilitating corruption, peaceful and diplomatic conflict resolution, disarmament, demobilisation of troops and reintegration programmes;

Amendment 173 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. ~~Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to interv~~Acknowledges that CSDP activities are small-scale operations within the European periphery and have limited manpower and objectives recognizes that the EU cannot replicate or replace the command and defence ~~militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations~~planning structures of NATO and its role as the cornerstone of European defence;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that ~~Europe’s defence~~the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) is based largely on the ~~Union’s~~Member States' capacity to intervene ~~militarily,~~ in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations on the basis of security policy considerations, including as a last resort by taking military action;

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s defence capability is based largely on the ~~Union’s capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations;~~ member states ability, alone or in cooperation, and willingness to uphold rule of law within their own territory as well as to control their border and especially the EU external border;

Amendment 176 #

Urmas PAET, Malik AZMANI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations; notes the importance of exchange of information with NATO in this context;

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that ~~Europe’s defence~~the defence of Europeans values and interests is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervene ~~militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations~~at the right time with the entire panoply of options available to it in areas where its interests are at stake;

Amendment 178 #

Arnaud DANJEAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s defence is ~~based largely~~partially based on the Union’s capacity to intervene ~~militarily,~~ in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations in the course of CSDP civil and military operations;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity to intervene militarily, in a credible manner and without unnecessary delay, in external theatres of operations;

Amendment 18 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, hybrid warfare against European countries, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on solid transatlantic alliance, the Union’s capacity to ~~intervene~~act militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations;

Amendment 181 #

Martin HORWOOD, Malik AZMANI, Phil BENNION, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15 a. Stresses that, since the adoption of the 2016 EU Global Strategy, the proliferation of regional and local conflicts, not least in the vicinity of our immediate neighbourhood, poses many challenges for the Union's security, as they have often splill-over effects; considers, in this regard, that the Union should become a more robust actor in crisis management, confict resolution and in peace-keeping, whenever possible in concert with other regional and international organisations such as the UN and the African Union, in line with its commitments towards multilateralism, but also on its own, when the situation so requires;

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15 a. Encourages the EEAS and Member States to introduce a more forward-looking approach to capability planning and development and to anticipate future needs for a strong EU response to crises and conflicts to strengthen civilian missions in the longer term;

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an major overhaul of the instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effective and to reduce them in scope and number enabling the Européen partners to only intervene where it is absolutely needed and to enable the best possible conditions for a successful mission implementation;

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); reiterates the importance of EULEX in Kosovo, the largest CSDP civilian mission, as well as the EUFOR Mission to BiH, as important contributors to security of the Western Balkans; recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an overhaul of the instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effective;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an overhaul of the instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effective; promotes a higher level of effectiveness of CSDP missions by reaching the 70 percent target in seconded personnel and calls on the Member States to make stronger contributions;

Amendment 186 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; ~~stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an overhaul of the instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effective;~~

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an overhaul of the instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effectiveat none of these missions have contributed substantially to peace, international security, and stability;

Amendment 188 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Notes that the Union currently has a presence on three continents through the deployment of 16 civilian or military missions (10 civilian and six military, of which three are executive and three are non-executive missions); recognises the contribution made by these missions to peace and international security and stability; stresses that their implementation must be accompanied by an overhaul of ~~the~~selected instruments laid down in the Lisbon Treaty and introduced in recent years, in order to make them more effective and enhance the security of EU citizens;

Amendment 189 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16 a. Welcomes the European Court of Auditors involvement in auditing CSDP missions and operations and encourages the production of further special reports on other missions and operations;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, ~~jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources~~cyber attacks, terrorism, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 190 #

16 a. Stresses that the EU should be able to deploy peacekeeping capability in the frozen conflicts of the post Soviet space;

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls on the Member States and European bodies to prioritise and maintain a high level of commitment in Africa; welcomes, therefore, the Council’s decision of July 2018 to extend the mandate of the EUTM RCA military training mission for two years and its intention to launch a civilian mission to complement the military component; notes that these recent developments are a positive sign of re-engagement on the part of the Member States; acknowledges that closer cooperation with existing regional forces such as the African Union, G5 Sahel Force and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as well as the US, are essential to successful operations in Africa;

Amendment 192 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls on the Member States and European bodies to prioritise and maintain a high level of commitment in Africa; welcomes, therefore, the Council’s decision of July 2018 to extend the mandate of the EUTM RCA military training mission for two years and its intention to launch a civilian mission to complement the military component; notes that these recent developments are a positive sign of re-engagement on the part of the Member States but stresses that the security and human rights situation in the country remains highly problematic;

Amendment 193 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls on the Member States and European bodies to ~~prioritise and maintain a high level of commitment in Africa; welcomes, therefore,~~maintain the right geographical balance, ensure effective use of resources; in this spirit acknowledges the Council’s decision of July 2018 to extend the mandate of the EUTM RCA military training mission for two years and its intention to launch a civilian mission to complement the military component; notes that these recent developments are a positive sign of re-engagement on the part of the Member States;

Amendment 194 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls on the Member States and European bodies to prioritise and maintain a high level of commitment in Africa; ~~welcomes, therefore~~regrets, the Council’s decision of July 2018 to extend the mandate of the EUTM RCA military training mission for two years and its intention to launch a civilian mission to complement the military component; notes that these recent developments are a ~~positive~~ sign of re-engagement on the part of the Member States;

Amendment 195 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17 a. Notes the fact that in the Middle East, a region which is crucial for European security, the Union has three CSDP missions in place, EUBAM Rafah (Tel Aviv), EUPOL COPPS in the Palestinian Territories (Ramallah) and EUAM Iraq (Bagdad); deplores the outbreak of violence in Iraq and the shooting of protestors by security personnel; urges the EU and in particular EUAM to review its engagement as regards security sector reform in light of that unacceptable death toll amongst protesters;

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Stresses the Union’s comprehensive commitment in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa through six civilian (EUCAP Mali, EUCAP Niger, EUCAP Somalia) and military (EUTM Mali, EUTM Somalia, ATALANTA) missions; welcomes and encourages the efforts made to regionalise the functioning of civilian missions in the Sahel in the face of security challenges extending beyond those countries where European missions are deployed; criticises, in that connection, the fact that the EEAS laid down no suitable indicators to monitor the outcome of the EUCAP Niger and EUCAP Mali missions and that the monitoring and assessment of the mission activities were inadequate and not geared to the implications;

Amendment 197 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Stresses the Union’s comprehensive commitment in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa through six civilian (EUCAP Mali, EUCAP Niger, EUCAP Somalia) and military (EUTM Mali, EUTM Somalia, ATALANTA) missions; welcomes and encourages the efforts made to regionalise the functioning of civilian missions in the Sahel in the face of security challenges extending beyond those countries where European missions are deployed and welcomes EU support for the G5 Sahel operation;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18 a. Is deeply concerned about UN/MINUSMA investigated and reported cases of dozens of very serious human rights abuses committed by Malian security forces which might amount to war crimes under humanitarian law; urges the HR/VP to make sure that the EU’s partners strictly comply with international humanitarian and human rights law, and legally binding EU regulations and that those cases are brought to justice without delay; calls on the EEAS to report to Parliament about these cases as a matter of urgency;

Amendment 199 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18 a. Questions whether missions sach as EUTM MAli are helping the region or aggravating the situation; notes that there have been multiple attacks on EUTM Mali soldiers, UN MINUSMA soldiers, MAlian soldiers, and Operation Barkhane since 2013;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

- having regard to the enormous impact on potential EU defence capabilities of the departure of the UK, one of the most effective European military powers from the EU,

Amendment 20 #

Kinga GÁL

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, return of foreign fighters, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Is concerned at the deteriorating situation in Burkina Faso; wonders whether it would be appropriate to deploy a civilian and/or military mission in order to strengthen security sector governance, human rights and the restoration of people’s trust in their security forces;

Amendment 201 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Is concerned at the deteriorating situation in Burkina Faso; wonders whether it would be appropriate to deploy a civilian and/or military mission in order to strengthen security sector governance, democratic control of armed forces and civilian control of the entire security sector including strong accountability, human rights and the restoration of people’s trust in their security forces;

Amendment 202 #

Assita KANKO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Iis concerned at the deteriorating situation in Burkina Faso~~; wonders whether it would be appropriate to deplo~~ and its geopolitical implications for the Sahel region and the West, which may justify a civilian and/or military mission in order to strengthen security sector governance, human rights and the restoration of people’s trust in their security forces;

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Is concerned at the deteriorating situation in Burkina Faso; wonders whether it would be appropriate to deploy a civilian ~~and/or military~~ mission in order to strengthen security sector governance, human rights and the restoration of people’s trust in their security forces;

Amendment 204 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Is concerned at the deteriorating situation in Burkina Faso; wonders whether it would be appropriate to deploy a civilian ~~and/or military~~ mission in order to strengthen security sector governance, human rights and the restoration of people’s trust in their security forces;

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19 a. Reiterates the strategic importance of the Western Balkans for the security and stability of the EU; stresses the need to improve the EU’s engagement, integration and coordination in the region, including by the mandate of the EU’s CSDP missions; reiterates that the EU’s policy on the Western Balkans aims to align the countries in the region with the EU acquis and assist them towards accession, increasing the management of peace and stability for the Europe as a whole;

Amendment 206 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19 a. Reiterates the strategic importance of the Eastern Europe and Western Balkans for the stability and security of the EU and the need to focus and strengthen the EU´s political engagement towards these regions, including the strong mandate for the EU´s CSDP missions;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)

19 b. Emphasizes the pivotal role of Operation EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the developments towards and the maintenance of peace and security in the country and the region; welcomes the Council’s conclusions of October 2019 that supports the continued presence European military forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Calls for the swift implementation of the compact on civilian missions adopted in November 2018 by the Council and the Member States with a view to enhancing civilian CSDP resources in order to make the missions more flexible and more operational, a prerequisite for the effectiveness and efficiency of Union action on the ground; urges Member States to shape a solid annual review that helps to take stock of progress in implementing the civilian CSDP Compact and can support the further professionalization civilian CSDP beyond 2023, including measures to ensure accountability of all involved actors for achievements; calls on Member States to test the newly introduced concept of specialized teams in the field as soon as possible through a pilot, using it as a means to make specialized capabilities available for a limited period of time and fill current capability gaps, and evaluate lessons from first deployments;

Amendment 209 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Calls for the ~~swift~~ implementation of the compact on civilian missions adopted in November 2018 by the Council ~~and the Member States with a view to enhancing civilian CSDP resources in order to make~~to be halted until such time a major revision of the European concept of civilian missions managed by the EU is fully reviewed and a full evaluation is carried out in regard to the CSDP missions already undertaken in order to ensure a major change in how these missions moare ~~flexible and more operational, a prerequisite for the effectiveness and efficiency of Union action on the ground~~initiated, planned and implemented in order to make these missions transparent, accountable and ensure that these missions possess the ability to operate to the same standards as the European ideals of rule of law and human rights that they are set to implement;

Amendment 21 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the ~~lasting~~ deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, hybrid threats, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, energy insecurity, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 210 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Calls for the swift implementation of the compact on civilian missions adopted in November 2018 by the Council and the Member States with a view to enhancing civilian CSDP resources in order to reach the agreed staffing levels and make the missions more flexible and more operational, a prerequisite for the effectiveness and efficiency of Union action on the ground;

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Calls for the ~~swift~~effective implementation of the compact on civilian missions adopted in November 2018 by the Council and the Member States with a view to enhancing civilian CSDP resources in order to make the missions more flexible and more operational, a prerequisite for the effectiveness and efficiency of Union action on the ground;

Amendment 212 #

Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20 a. Highlights that currently there are 10 civilian CSDP missions with high added value to peace and security deployed in the EU’s neighbourhood: Africa and the Middle East, the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe;

Amendment 213 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20 a. Highlights that the implementation of the civilian CSDP Compact should not be the end state of strengthening civilian CSDP;

Amendment 214 #

Javier NART, Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Notes, however, that the effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations in general is being hampered by an increasing reluctance on the part of Member States and the European institutions to make such missions and operations more robust, both in terms of human resources and their mandates; notes that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be based on armed forces training (EUTM), with no executive dimension and notes that, although EUTM personnel do valuable work, owing to training limits and the absence of weapons, the units formed are unable to operate adequately and incapable of containing armed rebellions and the progression of jihadist terrorism;

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Notes, however, that the effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations in general is being hampered by an increasing reluctance on the part of Member States and the European institutions to make such missions and operations more robust, both in terms of human resources and their mandates; noteswelcomes the fact that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be based on armed forces training (EUTM), with no executive dimension;

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Notes, however, that the effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations in general is being hampered by an increasing reluctance on the part of Member States and the European institutions to make such missions and operations more robust, both in terms of human resources and their mandates; notes that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be based on armed forces training (EUTM), with no executive dimension which would underline the readiness to invest in post-conflict stabilisation, peacekeeping, peace enforcement and other demanding military operations aiming at guaranteeing international peace and stability;

Amendment 217 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Notes, ~~however,~~ that the effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations in general is being hampered to a certain extent by an increasing reluctance on the part of Member States and the European institutions to make such missions and operations more robust~~, both~~ in terms of human resources and their mandates, especially in regard to staff-accountability and transparency ; notes that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be based on armed forces training (EUTM), with no executive dimension;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Notes, however, that the effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations in general is being hampered by athe security situation in cr~~easing reluctance~~isis regions, limited means on the part of Member States and the European institutions to make such missions and operations more robust, both in terms of human resources and their mandates; notes that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be based on armed forces training (EUTM), with no executive dimension;

Amendment 219 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Notes, however, that the effectiveness of CSDP missions and operations in general is ~~being hampered by an increasing reluctance on the part of~~challenged by constraints that the Member States and the European institutions in their efforts to make such missions and operations more robust, both in terms of human resources and their mandates; notes that CSDP military operations increasingly tend to be based on armed forces training (EUTM), with no executive dimension;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, foreign interference, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

~~22. Notes with concern that the effectiveness of the most recent CSDP civilian and military operations has been hampered by persistent structural weaknesses;~~deleted

Amendment 221 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Notes with concern that the effectiveness of the most recent CSDP civilian and military operations has been hampered by persistent structural weaknesses, surprising lack of staff- commitment and accountability, especially from senior management from a non-negligible number of the staff serving in CSDP civilian missions;

Amendment 222 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Frédérique RIES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Notes with concern that the effectiveness of the most recent CSDP civilian and military operations has been hampered by persistent structural weaknesses and calls for the creation of a common EU solution to them;

Amendment 223 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Notes with concern that the effectiveness of the most recent CSDP civilian and military ~~operat~~missions has been hampered by persistent structural weaknesses;

Amendment 224 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Deplores the lengthy decision- making and implementation processes; points out that very few recent military operations have been given an executive mandate because of the different speeds at which commitment decisions are made, and calls, in this connection, for changes to CSDP structures and procedures so that missions can be deployed in a more rapid, flexible and coherent manner; notes the use of a new crisis management tool – the launching of mini-missions under Article 28 TEU – with a view to responding to crises more quickly and flexibly;deleted

Amendment 225 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Deplores the lengthy decision- making and implementation processes; points out that very few recent military operations have been given an executive mandate because of the different speeds at which commitment decisions are made, and calls, in this connection, for changes to CSDP structures and procedures so that missions can be deployed in a more rapid, flexible and coherent manner; notes the use of a new crisis management tool – the launching of mini-missions under Article 28 TEU – with a view to responding to crises more quickly and flexibly; calls for mission construction to be complementary to NATO's Readiness Action Plan (RAP) and Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VTJF) to avoid duplication and better support joint mission objectives;

Amendment 226 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Deplores the ~~lengthy~~fact that the need to summon up a common political will means that decision- making and implementation processes run at widely differing speeds; points out that very few recent military operations have been given an executive mandate because ~~of the different speeds at which commitment decisions are made, and calls, in this connection, for changes to~~decision- making processes could not make up for the lack of political will, and calls, in this connection, on the Member States, when faced with a crisis, to find the political will needed to make active use of CSDP structures and procedures so that missions can be deployed in a more rapid, flexible and coherent manner; ~~notes the use of~~calls on the VP/HR to explain to Parliament the thinking behind what is clearly a new crisis- management tool –, namely the launching of mini-missions under Article 28 TEU ~~– with a view to responding to crises more quickly and flexibly~~;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. ~~Deplor~~Notes the lengthy decision- making and implementation processes; points out that very few recent military operations have been given an executive mandate because of the different speeds at which commitment decisions are made, and calls, in this connection, for changes to CSDP structures and procedures so that missions can be deployed in a more rapid, flexible and coherent manner; notes the use of a new crisis management tool – the launching of mini-missions under Article 28 TEU – with a view to responding to crises more quickly and flexibly;

Amendment 228 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Claudiu MANDA, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23 a. Welcomes the recognition that there is no security without women and stresses the importance of the participation of women in negotiations and missions;

Amendment 229 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Stresses th~~e lack of flexibility in~~at the objective of administrative and budgetary procedures~~, which is causing serious problems for personnel deployed on the ground~~ for CSDP missions should be to guarantee rigorous management of those missions, but without being so rigid as to hamper their performance and effectiveness;

Amendment 23 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, hybrid warfare, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 230 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Stresses the need to assess missions and operations on a regular basis in order to make them more effective; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to draw up mandates and budgets which are appropriate to the operations concerned and to provide for an exit strategy; calls, in that connection, for more regular consultations with the relevant parliamentary committees, and calls on the latter to focus their missions and delegations on areas where CSDP missions and operations are deployed; calls for the European Court of Auditors to conduct a review of all ongoing CSDP missions to ensure that their budgets and forces are being deployed in the most effective way; further calls for all ongoing CSDP missions to have a formal end date, which is subject to a full and comprehensive review before consideration of any extension is given;

Amendment 231 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Juozas OLEKAS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Claudiu MANDA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Joachim SCHUSTER, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Stresses the need to assess missions and operations on a regular basis in order to make them more effective; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to draw up mandates and budgets which are appropriate to the operations concerned and to provide for an exit strategy; calls, in that connection, for more regular information sharing and consultations with the relevant parliamentary committees prior, during and after the missions and operations, and calls on the latter to focus their missions and delegations on areas where CSDP missions and operations are deployed; demands that the European Parliament - alongside national parliaments has a strengthened role in CSDP respect, so as to guarantee the parliamentary oversight of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy and its budget;

Amendment 232 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Stresses the need to assess missions and operations on a regular basis in order to make them more effective; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to draw up mandates and budgets which are appropriate to the operations concerned and to provide for an exit strategy; calls, in that connection, for more regular consultations with the relevant parliamentary committees~~, and calls on the latter to focus their missions and delegations on areas where CSDP missions and operations are deployed~~;

Amendment 233 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Stresses the need to assess missions and operations on a regular basis in order to make them more effective; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to draw up mandates ~~and budget~~, budgets and rules of engagement and operational procedures which are appropriate to the operations concerned and to provide for an exit strategy; calls, in that connection, for more regular consultations with the relevant parliamentary committees, and calls on the latter to focus their missions and delegations on areas where CSDP missions and operations are deployed;

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Recalls the importance of organising joint training and exercises between European armed forces, thereby promoting interoperability, with a view to maximising mission preparedness and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non-conventional; welcomes in that respect the European Initiative for the Exchange of Military Young Officers (Military Erasmus - EMILYO), operated by the European Security and Defence College, which aims to enable the national military education and training institutions to explore possibilities for quantitative and qualitative exchange of Knowledge and know-how;

Amendment 235 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. ~~Recall~~Highlights the importance of organising joint training and exercises between European armed forces, as well as EU-NATO parallel and coordinated exercises, thereby promoting interoperability and military mobility, with a view to maximising mission preparedness, ensuring complementarity, avoiding unnecessary duplication and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non-conventional;

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Recalls the importance of organising joint training and exercises between European armed forces, thereby promoting interoperability, with a view to maximising mission preparedness and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non-conventional; stresses that these joint training and exercises should never be conducted in the service of the development of the much mooted 'EU Army';

Amendment 237 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Frédérique RIES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Recalls the importance of organising and executing joint training and exercises between European armed forces, thereby promoting organizational, procedural and technical interoperability, with a view to maximising mission preparedness and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non- conventional;

Amendment 238 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Recalls the importance of organising joint training and exercises between European and US armed forces, thereby promoting interoperability, with a view to maximising mission preparedness and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non-conventional;

Amendment 239 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Recalls the importance of ~~organis~~encouraging joint training and exercises between European armed forces, thereby promoting interoperability, with a view to maximising mission preparedness and addressing a broad range of threats, both conventional and non-conventional;

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, ~~jihadist~~ terrorism, cyber attacks, ~~uncontrolled migration,~~ increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 240 #

Javier NART, Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Stresses the recurring problem faced by armed forces of a lack of equipment, which is an obstacle to the success of training missions; notes the difficulty of supplying suitable equipment in a timely manner (binding public procurement procedures to be followed, etc.); believes that achieving positive results in terms of training and advice for third-country armies is extremely difficult in the long term without supplying the military equipment needed to complete theoretical training; stresses that to provide weaponless military training is to condemn its recipients to certain death in combat; points out that the armed threats in these countries call for armed responses; supports the repeated calls made by local populations, administrations and governments for destabilisation and terrorism to be tackled effectively; highlights that Russia has become a strong presence in the Central African Republic by responding to those calls and that more and more Sahel countries are now tempted to turn to Russia for assistance; the capacity to back up such efforts with worthwhile and coordinated equipment programmes; welcomes the Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which resulted in the revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (‘IcSP+’) in 2017 so as to provide funding for training and the supply of non- lethal equipment to third countries’ armed forces; notes that, to date, three projects have been carried out, in Mali, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso; ~~highlights the strong demand from local populations for support in the area of training and equipment supply;~~

Amendment 241 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Stresses the recurring problem faced by armed forces of a lack of equipment, which is an obstacle to the success of training missions; notes the difficulty of supplying suitable equipment in a timely manner (binding public procurement procedures to be followed, etc.); believes that achieving positive results in terms of training and advice for third-country armies is extremely difficult in the long term without the capacity to back up such efforts with worthwhile and coordinated equipment programmes~~; welcom~~ and strong democratic oversight and accountability mechanisms which prevent misconduct, corruption, and impunity; notes the Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which resulted in the revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (‘IcSP+’) in 2017 so as to provide funding for training and the supply of non- lethal equipment to third countries’ armed forces; notes that, to date, three projects have been carried out, in Mali, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso; highlights the strong demand from local populations for support in the area of training and equipment supply; stresses the need to make sure that all transfers strictly respect the eight EU criteria on arms exports;

Amendment 242 #

27. Stresses the recurring problem faced by armed forces of a lack of equipment, which is an obstacle to the success of training missions; notes the difficulty of supplying suitable equipment in a timely manner (binding public procurement procedures to be followed, etc.); believes that achieving positive results in terms of training and advice for third-country armies is extremely difficult in the long term without the capacity to back up such efforts with worthwhile and coordinated equipment programmes; welcomes the Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which resulted in the revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (‘IcSP+’) in 2017 so as to provide funding for training and the supply of non- lethal equipment to third countries’ armed forces; welcomes the Commission's proposal to place the CBSD initiative under the European Peace Facility; notes that, to date, three projects have been carried out, in Mali, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso; highlights the strong demand from local populations for support in the area of training and equipment supply;

Amendment 243 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Martin HORWOOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Stresses that the recurring problem faced by armed forces ofin countries in which the EU is intervening is a lack of equipment, which is an obstacle to the success of training missions; notes the difficulty of supplying suitable equipment in a timely manner ~~(binding~~owing, in particular, to cumbersome public procurement procedures ~~to be followed, etc.)~~; believes that achieving positive results in terms of training and advice for third-country armies ~~is extremely difficult~~will not be possible in the long term without the capacity to back up such efforts with worthwhile and coordinated equipment- supply programmes; welcomes the Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which resulted in the revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (‘IcSP+’) in 2017 so as to provide funding for training and the supply of non- lethal equipment to third countries’ armed forces; notes that, to date, three projects have been carried out, in Mali, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso; highlights the strong demand from local populations for support in the area of training and equipment supply;

Amendment 244 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Stresses the recurring problem faced by third-country armed forces of a lack of equipment, which is an obstacle to the success of training missions; notes the difficulty of supplying suitable equipment in a timely manner (binding public procurement procedures to be followed, etc.); believes that achieving positive results in terms of training and advice for third-country armies is extremely difficult in the long term without the capacity to back up such efforts with worthwhile and coordinated equipment programmes; welcomes the Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative, which resulted in the revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (‘IcSP+’) in 2017 so as to provide funding for training and the supply of non- lethal equipment to third countries’ armed forces; notes that, to date, three projects have been carried out, in Mali, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso; highlights the strong demand from local populations for support in the area of training and equipment supply;

Amendment 245 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Is concerned at the problem of force generation, in particular when launching military missions; stresses that EUTM Somalia is struggling to bring together the necessary forces; notes that the last general force generation conference on 4 June 2019 raised the possibility of the mission failing owing to a lack of personnel; notes that the Union’s current military operations involve on average only a dozen or so Member States; stresses that the competence, professionalism and dedication of personnel on the ground are key to the success of a mission; calls on the Member States to make a stronger commitment as regards the quality of personnel deployed on missions, and on the ~~EEAS and the Commission~~Member States to fill more of the posts assigned to missions;

Amendment 246 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Questions the appropriateness of continuing certain missions; believes that the Union should concentrate its efforts on missions where it generates the highest added value; is in favour of the establishment of and compliance with objective criteria to measure that added value and decide whether to pursue a mission;

Amendment 247 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. ~~Questi~~Calls ons the ~~appropriateness of continuing certain missions~~Council to explain why certain missions are continuing even though they have already achieved their limited military or civilian purpose; believes that the Union should concentrate its efforts on missions where it generates the highest added value;

Amendment 248 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. ~~Questions the appropriateness of continuing certain missions~~Considers that all existing missions should be evaluated to determine which are still relevant; believes that the Union should concentrate its efforts on missions where it generates the highest added value;

Amendment 249 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Juozas OLEKAS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Claudiu MANDA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Questions the appropriateness of continuing certain missions; believes that the Union should concentrate its efforts on missions where it generates the highest added value for the citizens of Europe;

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, ~~jihadist~~ terrorism, cyber attacks, ~~uncontrolled migration~~disinformation campaigns, increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 250 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; deeply deplores the decision temporarily to suspend the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate;deleted

Amendment 251 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; ~~deeply deplores the decision temporarily to suspend the naval~~stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States; calls for the operation to include the objective of presven~~ce; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and~~ting departures and, where necessary, repatriating migrants in their country of departure when it is not possible to repatriate them in their country of origin, as this is the only strategy that will dissuade people from leaving, tackle people-smuggling mafias and save lives; calls for a European 'No Way' policy to be introduced, fuoll ~~implementation of the mandate~~owing the Australian model, which has proved its worth;

Amendment 252 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; deeply deplores the decision temporarily to suspend the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate and to transform the mission into an effective search and rescue mission;

Amendment 253 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. ~~Not~~Welcomes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; deeply deplores the decision temporarily to suspend the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate;

Amendment 254 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; deeply deplores the ~~decision temporarily to suspend~~continuation of the suspension of the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate;

Amendment 255 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; ~~deeply~~ deplores the decision temporarily to suspend the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate;

Amendment 256 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; ~~deeply deplor~~notes the decision to temporarily to suspend the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate;

Amendment 257 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Considers that the issue of financing for CSDP missions and operations is crucial to the sustainability of the policy; highlights the importance of reviewing the Athena mechanism so that it covers the full costs of CSDP military operations and missions; supports, in this connection, the part of the proposal by the VP/HR, backed by the Commission, to create a European Peace Facility, which ~~would finance part of the costs of EU defence activities, including the joint costs of CSDP military operations and those relating to military capacity-building for partner~~focusses on the financing of common costs of CSDP operations and co-financing peacekeeping operations of third countries; however, rejects the plan that at EU level lethal equipment and ammunitions are purchased for the use of third countries; stresses that the proposal of a European Peace Facility (EPF) lacks strong language on how and by whom such transfers of military equipment will be checked against the eight EU criteria on arms exports; hopes that the Member States will reach an agreement quickly so that this instrument can be introduced; stresses the importance of making the Union’s financial rules more flexible in order to enhance its ability to respond to crises and facilitate the implementation of Lisbon Treaty provisions; calls on the Member States and the Commission to consider a flexible mechanism to help Member States wishing to participate in a CSDP mission to bear the cost of doing so, thereby facilitating their decision to launch or strengthen a mission; notes that this instrument would be wholly consistent with the Union’s ~~strategic autonomy objectives~~aim to become a more credible and effective security actor in the operational field;

Amendment 258 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Considers that the issue of financing for CSDP missions and operations is crucial to the sustainability of the policy; highlights the importance of reviewing the Athena mechanism ~~so that it covers the full costs~~with the aim of making the financing mechanism of CSDP military operations and missions more effective; supports, in this connection, the proposal by the VP/HR, backed by the Commission, to create a European Peace Facility, which would finance part of the costs of EU defence activities, including the joint costs of CSDP military operations and those relating to military capacity-building for partners; hopes that the Member States will reach an agreement quickly so that this instrument can be introduced; stresses the importance of making the Union’s financial rules more flexible in order to enhance its ability to respond to crises and facilitate the implementation of Lisbon Treaty provisions; calls on the Member States and the Commission to consider a flexible mechanism to help Member States wishing to participate in a CSDP mission to bear the cost of doing so, thereby facilitating their decision to launch or strengthen a mission; notes that this instrument would be wholly consistent with the Union’s strategic autonomy objectives in the operational field;

Amendment 259 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Özlem DEMIREL, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Considers th~~at the issue of~~e financing for military CSDP missions and operations is crucial to the sustainability of the policy; highlights the importance of reviewing the Athena mechanism so that it covers the full costs of CSDP military operations and missions; supporexcuded from possibility in line with Article 41(2) TEU which outlines that expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications shall not be funded by the UNion budget; regrets, in this connection, the proposal by the VP/HR, backed by the Commission, to create a European Peace Facility, which would finance part of the costs of EU defence activities, including the joint costs of CSDP military operations and those relating to military capacity-building for partners; hopes that the Member States will reach an agreement quickly so that this instrument can be introduced; stresses the importance of making the Union’s financial rules more flexible in order to enhance its ability to respond to crises and facilitate the implementation of Lisbon Treaty provisions; calls on the Member States and the Commission to consider a flexible mechanism to help Member States wishing to participate in a CSDP mission to bear the cost of doing so, thereby facilitating their decision to launch or strengthen a mission; notes that this instrument would be wholly consistent with the Union’s strategic autonomy objectives in the operational fieldweaponry and military equipment; calls on the Member States and the Commission to consider a flexible mechanism to help Member States wishing to participate in a CSDP mission to bear the cost of doing so, thereby facilitating their decision to launch or strengthen a mission; emphasises that it is empirically proven that the most effective method of preserving and promoting peace and stability is to focus on poverty eradication, unconditional humanitarian aid, sustainable and fair economic development, stopping global tax regimes from facilitating corruption, peaceful and diplomatic conflict resolution, disarmament, demobilisation of troops and reintegration programmes;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, ~~uncontrolled migration,~~ increasing threats to natural resources, climate change, etc.;

Amendment 260 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Considers that the issue of financing for CSDP missions and operations is crucial to the sustainability of the policy; highlights the importance of reviewing the Athena mechanism so that it covers the full costs of CSDP military operations and missions; supports, in this connection, the proposal by the VP/HR, backed by the Commission, to create a European Peace Facility, which would finance part of the costs of EU defence activities, including the joint costs of CSDP military operations and those relating to military capacity-building for partners; hopes that the Member States will reach an agreement quickly so that this instrument can be introduced; stresses the importance of ~~mak~~adapting the Union’s financial rules ~~more flexible in order~~ to enhance its ability to respond to crises and facilitate the implementation of Lisbon Treaty provisions; calls on the Member States and the Commission to consider a flexible mechanism to help Member States wishing to participate in a CSDP mission to bear the cost of doing so, thereby facilitating their decision to launch or strengthen a mission; notes that this instrument would be wholly consistent with the Union’s strategic autonomy objectives in the operational field;

Amendment 261 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)

31a. Calls on the VP/HR to regularly consult the European Parliament on all aspects of and the fundamental choices regarding the common security and defence policy; considers, in that regard, that Parliament should be consulted beforehand on strategic planning for CSDP missions, on changes to their mandate and on the potential to bring them to an end;

Amendment 262 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Supports the creation of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) for executive missions to enable all CSDP military operations to be carried out; calls for enhanced cooperation between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability; draws attention to the problems of recruitment and resource provision, which need to be overcome in order for the MPCC to be fully effective; calls on the EEAS to transform the MPCC from a virtual entity, with multiple-assignment posts, into a robust civilian-military entity which can plan and conduct operations;deleted

Amendment 263 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. SuOpportses the creation of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) for executive missions to enable all CSDP military operations to be carried out; calls for enhanced cooperation between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability; draws attention to the problems of recruitment and resource provision, which need to be overcome in order for the MPCC to be fully effective; calls on the EEAS to transform the MPCC from a virtual entity, with multiple-assignment posts, into a robust civilian-military entity which can plan and conduct operationsrejectsany any military-civilian operations and any subordiantion of areas of civilian competence to the military;

Amendment 264 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Supports the creation of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) for executive missions to enable all CSDP military operations to be carried out; calls for enhanced cooperation between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability; draws attention to the problems of recruitment and resource provision, which need to be overcome in order for the MPCC to be fully effective; calls on the ~~EEAS to transform the MPCC from a virtual entity,~~Member States and the EEAS to end the artificial restriction of the MPCC to non-executive missions with multiple-assignment posts, and transform it into a robust civilian- military entity which can plan and conduct operations;

Amendment 265 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Supports the creation of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) for executive missions to enable all CSDP military operations to be carried out; calls for enhanced cooperation between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability; draws attention to the problems of recruitment and resource provision, which need to be overcome in order for the MPCC to be fully effective; calls on the EEAS to transform the MPCC from a virtual entity, with multiple-assignment posts, into a robust ~~civilian-~~military entity which can plan and conduct ~~operations~~the entire spectrum of military operations foreseen under Article 43(1) TEU;

Amendment 266 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Supports the creation of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) for executive missions to enable ~~all~~certain CSDP military operations to be carried out; calls for enhanced cooperation between the MPCC and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability; draws attention to the problems of recruitment and resource provision, which need to be overcome in order for the MPCC to be fully effective; calls on the EEAS to transform the MPCC from a virtual entity, with multiple-assignment posts, into a robust civilian-military entity which can plan and conduct operations;

Amendment 267 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes the failure of the Union’s battlegroup project; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to opposition on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency;deleted

Amendment 268 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes the failure of the Union’s battlegroup project; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to opposition on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency; proposes to transform the battle groups into a more reliable set of several multinational but permanent units which are able to execute all possible military CSDP operations foreseen by the Treaty;

Amendment 269 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes the failure of the Union’s battlegroup project; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to opposition on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency; calls for a re-evaluation and reinvigoration of the battlegroup project based on past lessons learned;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes the lasting deterioration in the Union’s strategic environment in the face of multiple challenges directly or indirectly affecting the security of its Member States and citizens: armed conflicts immediately to the east and south of the European continent, jihadist terrorism, cyber attacks, uncontrolled migration, increasing threats to natural resources~~, climate change, etc.~~;

Amendment 270 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes th~~e failure of~~at the Union’s battlegroup ~~project~~s have been used only to transform European armed forces; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to opposition on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency;

Amendment 271 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes the failure of the Union’s battlegroup project; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to opposition on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency; stresses that the battlegroups be dismantled immediate effect;

Amendment 272 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes the failure of the Union’s battlegroup project; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to ~~opposition on the part of all the Member States and~~ the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency;

Amendment 273 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Notes the failure of the Union’s battlegroup project; the battlegroups have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to ~~opposition on the part of all~~the reticence of the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency;

Amendment 274 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. ~~Notes the failure~~Is of the Uopinion~~’s battlegroup project;~~ that the EU battlegroup~~s have never been deployed since their creation in 2007, owing in particular to op~~ system should be restructured, further developed posliti~~on on the part of all the Member States and the complexity of their implementation and funding, which is at odds with the original objective of speed and efficiency~~cally and with effective funding to become functional, usable, fast and efficient as was the original objective of establishing the battlegroup system;

Amendment 275 #

Mick WALLACE, Özlem DEMIREL, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)

33 a. Considers it necessary to reform the EU battlegroup concept so as to create an EU military unit based on volunteers coming from the Member States or associate countries, which would be at the disposal of the European Council and financed from the EU defence budget, complementing national military forces and compatible with NATO, in the frame of the mandate stemming from the relevant Treaty provisions;

Amendment 276 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), ~~which~~ has been invoked once~~, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States in the common fight against terrorism~~; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; ~~calls for a more oper~~insists that any measures taken against terrorist activities should be treated within the rule of law, and purely by means of police investigation and enforcement as well as multifaceted preventive measures; opposes therefore the activational and implementation of ~~this instrument~~Article 42(7) of the TEU;

Amendment 277 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), which has been invoked once, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States in the common fight against terrorism; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; calls for ~~a more~~precise guidelines to provide a well-defined framework for the future activation and operational implementation of this instrument;

Amendment 278 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), which has been invoked once, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States in the common fight against terrorism; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; calls for a more operational implementation of this instrument and joint efforts to clarify its scope;

Amendment 279 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), which has been invoked once, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States in ~~the common fight against terrorism~~response to an armed attack on the territory of a Member State; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; calls for a more operational implementation of this instrument;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security; believes that the Union's priority should be to spread the adherence to universal values, principles and rules beyond its borders in order to foster stability, security and sustainable socio-economic development; reiterates its urgent call for making swift progress as regards the membership prospect for Western Balkan countries also for security considerations;

Amendment 280 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), which has been invoked once, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States, notably in the common fight against terrorism; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; calls for a more operational implementation of this instrument;

Amendment 281 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Notes that the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) TEU), which has been invoked once, demonstrates the solidarity among Member States in the common fight against terrorism; notes, however, that the conditions for triggering the article and the arrangements for providing the assistance required have never been clearly defined; calls for a more ~~operational implementation of this instrument~~discussion on experience in invocating this legal clause;

Amendment 282 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)

34 a. Recalls that the solidarity clause (Article 222 TFEU) also provides the Union and the Member States with the possibility of providing assistance to a Member State that is the object of a terrorist attack or the victim of a natural or man-made disaster; recalls that the 2013 Cybersecurity Strategy of the European Union states that “a particularly serious cyber incident or attack could constitute sufficient ground for a Member State to invoke the EU Solidarity Clause (article 222 TFEU); reminds that the Council Decision 2014/415/EU ‘on the arrangements for the implementation by the Union of the solidarity clause’, establishes that the solidarity clause calls for the Union to mobilise all the instruments at its disposal, including the structures developed in the framework of the CSDP; calls on Member States to consider the activation of the solidarity clause in the future;

Amendment 283 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

35. Believes that the implementation of CSDP missions and operations must be backed up by flexible instruments in order to make it easier for the Union and its Member States to commit to ensuring ~~European strategic autonomy~~operational successes on the ground, in the service of the stability of the European continent; stresses, in this connection, the effectiveness of modular, multipurpose and genuinely operational command structures, such as the European Corps (Eurocorps); notes that the missions of this command structure have been successfully extended and diversified: between 2015 and 2018 the European Corps was deployed four times as part of the EU training missions in Mali and the Central African Republic (EUTM Mali and EUTM RCA); calls on the Member States and the Commission to follow this example of flexible and operational cooperation, which has already proved valuable and effective;

Amendment 284 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

35. Believes that the implementation of CSDP missions and operations must be backed up by flexible instruments in order to make it easier for the Union and its Member States to commit to ensuring European strategic autonomy, in the service of the stability of the European continent; stresses, in this connection, the effectiveness of modular, multipurpose and genuinely operational command structures, such as the European Corps (Eurocorps); notes that the missions of this command structure have been successfully extended and diversified: between 2015 and 2018 the European Corps was deployed four times as part of the EU training missions in Mali and the Central African Republic (EUTM Mali and EUTM RCA); calls on the Member States and the Commission to follow this example of flexible and operational cooperation, which has already proved valuable and effective; believes that the set up of an EU Operational Headquarters as a could be a good step for the effective planning, command and control of common operations;

Amendment 285 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Sandra KALNIETE, Andrius KUBILIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

35. Believes that the implementation of CSDP missions and operations must be backed up by flexible instruments in order to make it easier for the Union and its Member States to commit to ensuring European ~~strategic autonomy~~freedom of action, in the service of the stability of the European continent and universal values and principles the EU promotes globally; stresses, in this connection, the effectiveness of modular, multipurpose and genuinely operational command structures, such as the European Corps (Eurocorps); notes that the missions of this command structure have been successfully extended and diversified: between 2015 and 2018 the European Corps was deployed four times as part of the EU training missions in Mali and the Central African Republic (EUTM Mali and EUTM RCA); calls on the Member States and the Commission to follow this example of flexible and operational cooperation, which has already proved valuable and effective;

Amendment 286 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

35. Believes that the implementation of CSDP missions and operations must be backed up by flexible instruments in order to make it easier for the Union and its Member States to commit to ensuring Europe~~an strategic autonomy~~'s ability to assume more responsibility , in the service of the stability of the European continent; stresses, in this connection, the effectiveness of modular, multipurpose and genuinely operational command structures, such as the European Corps (Eurocorps); notes that the missions of this command structure have been successfully extended and diversified: between 2015 and 2018 the European Corps was deployed four times as part of the EU training missions in Mali and the Central African Republic (EUTM Mali and EUTM RCA); calls on the Member States and the Commission to follow this example of flexible and operational cooperation, which has already proved valuable and effective;

Amendment 287 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectivesCalls for a common European security and defence policy to be based on cooperation among states, with decisions being taken solely on the basis of unanimity;

Amendment 288 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives; recalls that EU security policies should be based on a comprehensive and holistic approach which is centered around human security and which puts the well-being and security of the local population in third countries at the heart of all efforts;

Amendment 289 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; ~~stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted;~~ considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives;

Amendment 29 #

Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security; stresses the importance of resolution of conflicts in the framework or in support of existing agreed negotiating formats based on the norms and principles of international law, the UN Charter and OSCE 1975 Helsinki Final Act;

Amendment 290 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, civil and peaceful conflict management and p~~eacekeeping~~revention; stresses that CSDP ~~military and~~ civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues ~~and~~; strongly regrets therefore that athe ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectivin its current formualtaion and implementation is de facto the subordination of all relevant policy areas and options under CSDP which at present principally represents the geostrategic and economic interests of certain EU entities and member states;

Amendment 291 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, humanitarian aid, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives;

Amendment 292 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CFSP and CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that a ‘comprehensive approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of a ‘comprehensive approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives;

Amendment 293 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36

36. Expects the Union to make effective use of all existing CSDP policy instruments in the areas of diplomacy, cooperation, development, conflict management and peacekeeping; stresses that CSDP military and civilian instruments cannot, under any circumstances, be the only solution to security issues and that an ‘~~comprehensive~~integrated approach’ should always be adopted; considers that only the use of all these instruments on the basis of an ‘~~comprehensive~~integrated approach’ will provide the flexibility needed to effectively achieve the most ambitious security objectives;

Amendment 294 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)

36 a. Recalls the increased success of conflict resolution when gender parity and equality are respected along the process and calls for an increase of participation and managerial positions of women in such missions and to more systematically mainstream a gender perspective into CSDP missions, and to actively contribute to the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security; calls on the EEAS and Member states to initiate ambitious steps in view of increasing the representation of women among international experts at all levels of CSDP missions and operations, possibly through a dedicated Action Plan or targeted incentives and career planning for women or mechanisms in recruitment that ensure a better representation;

Amendment 295 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)

36 a. Calls on the High Representative to regularly consult the European Parlement on urgent matters pertaining to the implementation of the CSDP; believes that the High Representative, or an appropriate EEAS official with direct oversight over CSDP command structres and involved in the design, implementation and appraisal of current civilian and military operations, should promptly inform Parliament of important changes to the structures of any such operations, particularly in regards to their overall nature, mandate, length or early termination;

Amendment 296 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)

36a. stresses the growing and essential role of women in peacekeeping missions and security and defence policy and calls on the VP/HR to enter into dialogue with the European Parliament on the instruments to be introduced and action to be taken;

Amendment 297 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)

36 b. Underlines the need for further developing the parliamentary and democratic character and dimension of CSDP; believes that an effective CSDP which is fit for the 21st century security challenges goes with a strong parliamentary scrutiny component and high transparency standards both at national level and at EU-level; is of the opinion that a stronger parliamentary dimension of CSDP correspond with the high demand of EU citizens for security, peace and more cooperation on security and defence amongst Member States;

Amendment 298 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that strengthening European strategic autonomy will necessarily be based on increasing the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, and on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base;deleted

Amendment 299 #

Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that strengthening European strategic autonomy will necessarily be based on increasing the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, and on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base;deleted

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)

- having regard to the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 of the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe,

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. C~~onsiders~~riticises the fact that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security; is concerned about some Member States' support for forces causing instability in the immediate neighbourhood (for example, the destruction of Libya, the destabilisation of Egypt and the severance of diplomatic relations with Syria);

Amendment 300 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that strengthening European strategic autonomy will necessarily be based on increasing the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, and on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base;deleted

Amendment 301 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that strengthening European strategic autonomy will necessarily be based on increasing the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, ~~and~~ on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base; and on ensuring the ability of the Member States to achieve enhanced standardisation and interoperability to avoid duplication and wasted resources;

Amendment 302 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that strengthening European strategic autonomy will necessarily be based on the EU Capability Development Priorities which will entail an increasing of the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, and on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base;

Amendment 303 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that ~~strengthen~~achieving European strategic autonomy will necessarily be based on increasing the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, and on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base;

Amendment 304 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses that strengthening European strategic autonomy will ~~necessarily~~ be based on increasing the Member States’ capabilities and defence budgets, and on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base;

Amendment 305 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)

37a. Notes that the defence and space industries are facing unprecedented global competition and major technological changes with the emergence of advanced technologies (robotics, artificial intelligence, cyber, etc.);

Amendment 306 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

~~38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level;~~deleted

Amendment 307 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

~~38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level;~~deleted

Amendment 308 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. ~~Welcomes the significant~~Notes reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; is of the opinion that this ~~should be supported and encouraged at Unio~~will only benefit EU citizens and international peace and stability if it goes together with far-reaching pooling of national budgets and efforts for research, development, procurement, maintenance, and training at European level;

Amendment 309 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; calls, in that connection, on the Member States to invest the additional funding intelligently in cooperative programmes; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security; stresses the role played by a number of EU states in undermining the external security situation through EU foreign and trade policy;

Amendment 310 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets as a result of the Defence Investment Pledge made at the NATO Summit in Wales in 2014; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level;

Amendment 311 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Welcomes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; is of the opinion that this should be supported and encouraged at Union level; encourages Member States to increase their defence spending to 2% of GDP;

Amendment 312 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. ~~Welcome~~Regrets the significant ~~reversal of the trend of cutt~~increases ing defence budgets; is of the opinion that this should be not be supported ~~and~~or encouraged at Union level; adds that military personnel should be guaranteed a living wage;

Amendment 313 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. ~~Welcom~~Notes the significant reversal of the trend of cutting defence budgets; is of the opinion that thise Union should ~~be supported and encouraged at Union level~~continue to encourage and support greater coordination between Member States in this area;

Amendment 314 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)

38 a. Believes that the EU's security and defence policy will only be effective if national decisions are coordinated and national arms exports decisions are compliant with the eight EU criteria in particularly as regards human rights, regional stability, terrorism and the risk of diversion; welcomes the recent review of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP and calls for amore ambitious effort at EU level as regards monitoring and control of exports, which would take into account major developments in the sector such as EDIDP and EDF;

Amendment 315 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39

39. Welcomes the recent efforts by the European institutions and the Member States, following on from the publication of the ‘EU Global Strategy’, to breathe new life into the hitherto virtual instruments of the CSDP and to fully implement the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that these promising ambitions must now be consolidated and followed up with practical action so that they make an effective contribution to security on the European continent;deleted

Amendment 316 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39

39. Welcomes the recent efforts by the European institutions and the Member States, following on from the publication of the ‘EU Global Strategy’, to breathe new life into the hitherto virtual instruments of the CSDP and to fully implement the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that these promising ambitions must now be consolidated and followed up with practical action so that they make an effective contribution to security on the European continent;deleted

Amendment 317 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39

39. ~~Welcome~~Regrets the recent efforts by the European institutions and the Member States, following on from the publication of the ‘EU Global Strategy’, to breathe new life into the hitherto virtual instruments of the CSDP and to fully implement the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that these ~~promising~~ ambitions must nowt be consolidated and followed up with practical action ~~so that they make an effective contribution to security on the European continent~~;

Amendment 318 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39

39. Welcomes the recent efforts by the European institutions and the Member States, following on from the publication of the ‘EU Global Strategy’, to breathe new life into the hitherto ~~virtual~~ instruments of the CSDP and to fully implement the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that these promising ambitions must now be consolidated and followed up with practical action so that they make an effective contribution to security on the European continent and in its immediate neighbourhood;

Amendment 319 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Notes with satisfaction the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF;deleted

Amendment 32 #

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; acknowledges that active engagement in the neighbourhood is in the interest of the European Union; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;

Amendment 320 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Notes ~~with satisfaction~~ the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF; deplores the fact that over seven years there will be no formal mechanisms for parliamentary scrutiny as regards the EDF priorities in the work programmes; believes that any efforts by the EU in the defence industrial sector should go hand in hand with a high level of transparency, accountability and ethical review in order to higher the chances to overcome existing structural problems of the sector;

Amendment 321 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Notes ~~with satisfaction~~ the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF; calls for the funds to be allocated to suitable but not necessarily military cooperation programmes (for example, programmes involving satellites or intelligence cooperation, or tackling cybercrime or terrorism);

Amendment 322 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. ~~Notes with satisfaction~~Reject the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, ~~which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission,~~still requires sufficient additional funding from and remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF; reject any reallocation of funds from other budget lines in favour of defence;

Amendment 323 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Notes with satisfaction the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line ~~for defence~~ in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF and subsequently the approval of the European Parliament;

Amendment 324 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. Notes with satisfaction the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence cooperation in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) ~~under the heading of industrial policy~~supporting collaborative defence research and capability development; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF;

Amendment 325 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40

40. ~~Notes with satisfaction~~Deeply regrets the Commission’s proposal of 2 May 2018 to establish a EUR 13 billion budget line for defence in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) under the heading of industrial policy; notes that this proposal, which reflects an unprecedented commitment by the Commission, remains subject to the unanimous agreement of the Member States in the next MFF;

Amendment 326 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)

40a. Considers that the instatement of a European budget line for defence must be brought about though a reallocation of corresponding national entries; opposes the diversion of funds from other budget lines towards defence;

Amendment 327 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;deleted

Amendment 328 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the ~~European~~ defence industry throughout the Union, including cross-border SMEs; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability as well as small and medium projects creating innovative future orientated solutions for defence; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action ~~will~~ focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first work programme European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019~~, including for~~; notes that EDIDP 2019 calls included the Eurodrone, which is a ~~key~~n important capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy, and a call specifically devoted for small and medium enterprises, encouraging innovation throughout the Union; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the importance of EDF in contributing to innovation, competitiveness, efficiency and cross- border cooperation of the European defence industry throughout the EU; notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 329 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Özlem DEMIREL, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. ~~Welcome~~Rejects the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies~~, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcome~~; rejects, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone~~, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy~~; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering ~~priority~~ areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF; recalls that the setting-up of the new heading V on Security and Defence, the EU defence research programme, European Defence Fund and Military Mobility clearly violate the provisions laid down in Article 41(2)TEU which states that any expenditure arising from actions having military or defence implications must not be charged to the Union budget; denounces and deeply deplores the unprecedented speed with which the EU is being militarised; emphasises that it is empirically proven that the most effective method of preserving and promoting peace and stability is to focus on poverty eradication, unconditional humanitarian aid, sustainable and fair economic development, stopping global tax regimes from facilitating corruption, peaceful and diplomatic conflict resolution, disarmament, demobilisation of troops and reintegration programmes;

Amendment 33 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders ~~and~~, both in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.), as well as in its extended neighbourhood (Sahel, Horn of Africa, etc), pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;

Amendment 330 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would ~~foster cooperation between Member States and support th~~coordinate, supplement and boost national investment in defence, foster cooperation between Member States to develop cutting-edge, interoperable defence technology and equipment, and support an innovative and competitive European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; ~~notes that~~welcomes the 2019 work programme ~~for the~~on preparatory action ~~will focus~~on defence research (PADR), which is to earmark EUR 25 million for research on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), which provides for co-financing to the tune of EUR 500 million for the joint development of defence capabilities for the period 2019-2020 and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 331 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which wcould foster cooperation between Member States and support some stakeholders of the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects~~; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industr~~ and that its legal base remains weak; recognises that this is a paradigm shift as regards the EU budget which has so far mainly financed civilialn p~~erspective~~rogrammes; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for potentially maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; ~~welcom~~notes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is considered a key capability for ~~Europe’s strategic autonomy~~modern warfare; recalls the repeated calls of the European Parliament for a common position by the Council on how to use armed drones in line with international humanitarian law and international human rights law; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 332 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. ~~Welcomes~~Takes note of the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; ~~welcom~~Takes, also, note of the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 333 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; stresses the need to implement this budget in a transparent and inclusive manner, not to support bilateral cooperation but to facilitate genuine industrial cooperation at European level; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 334 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and cooperative arms programmes to develop capabilities, and would support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of cooperative defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; welcomes the results of the EU-funded pilot projects EuroSWARM and SPIDER; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 335 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; stresses that the EDF should not in any way undermine the position of NATO as the foundation of European defence; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 336 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects and supports the creation of a fully-fledged EDF in the next MFF; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 337 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could ~~finance~~be involved in the financing of research and the development of structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 338 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European ~~aircraft or tank~~combat air system, tank, heavy lift aircraft, or a European anti- missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 339 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of June 2017 to create a European Defence Fund (EDF), which would foster cooperation between Member States and support the European defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which Community funds are to be used in direct support of common EU defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for European defence, from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the EDF could finance structural projects such as the future European aircraft or tank or a European anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies, two key areas for maintaining Europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes, also, the adoption by the Commission in March 2019 of the first European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019, including for the Eurodrone, which is a key capability for Europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020, covering priority areas in all domains (air, land, sea, cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the Member States and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the EDF;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, ~~Ukraine,~~ the Caucasus, the Balkans, Russian aggression against Ukraine and Georgia, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;

Amendment 340 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)

41a. Emphasises the need for a European defence strategy to be adopted in order to steer and plan the use of the EDF in an effective manner;

Amendment 341 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Welcomes the effective implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an important step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role that PESCO can play in structuring European demand; notes that a significant number of EDIDP-eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF;deleted

Amendment 342 #

Mick WALLACE, Özlem DEMIREL, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Welcomes the effective implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an important step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on ~~the Functioning of the~~ European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role that PESCO can play in structuring European demand; calls on the Council to explain to what extent Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2315 of 11 December 2017, which was adopted by a qualified majority, and its Article 8(2), do not conflict with Article 41(2) TEU, which requires unanimity; notes that a significant number of EDIDP- eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF;

Amendment 343 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. ~~Welcomes the effectiv~~Strongly rejects the implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as a~~n important~~ step towards ~~closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States~~the founding of the EU defence Union; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ~~ambitious~~ commitments ~~to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role~~which will further militarise the EU; warns in this regard that with PESCO can play in structuring European demand; notes that a significant number of EDIDP-eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDFthe existing unanimity rule in the Council concerning CSDP decisions will be annulled;

Amendment 344 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Welcomes the effective implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an important step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role that PESCO can play in structuring European demand; notes that a significant number of EDIDP- eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF; calls for the closest possible access to PESCO for third countries, acknowledging that such countries' defence industries have expertise, related instruments and capabilities that EU Member's industries could benefit from;

Amendment 345 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. ~~Welcomes the effectiv~~Notes the implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as a~~n important~~ step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that ~~this~~PESCO should not in any way undermine the position of NATO as the foundation of European defence; stresses that the provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the role that PESCO can play in structuring European demand; notes that a significant number of EDIDP- eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF;

Amendment 346 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Martin HORWOOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Welcomes the effective implementation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as an important step towards closer cooperation in security and defence among Member States; stresses that this provision, introduced in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty (Article 46 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), is legally binding and includes a set of ambitious commitments to enable European countries wishing to do so to move ahead faster on common defence projects; recognises the ~~role~~contribution that PESCO can ~~play in~~make to the structuring of European demand; notes that a significant number of EDIDP- eligible projects are being developed within the PESCO framework and may also benefit from higher rates of subsidy; supports full consistency between PESCO projects and the EDF;

Amendment 347 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43

43. Highlights the close link between PESCO, with the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) launched in 2017, and the EDF for enhancing the Member States’ defence capabilities; stresses that new projects should be covered by the Capability Development Plan (CDP), which will serve to foster cooperation between Member States with a view to closing the capability gap through the work of the European Defence Agency; considers that the CARD should make an effective contribution to harmonising the investments and capabilities of national armed forces in an effective manner, guaranteeing the Union’s strategic and operational autonomy and allowing Member States to invest more efficiently in defence;deleted

Amendment 348 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43

43. Highlights the close link between PESCO, with the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) launched in 2017, and the EDF for enhancing the Member States’ defence capabilities; criticises once again the fact that, so far, there has been no strategic justification of the measures in the light of defence policy considerations; calls, in this regard, on the Council and the Commission, jointly with the European Parliament, to draw up an EU White Paper on Security and Defence as an Interinstitutional Agreement and a strategic paper on the defence industry for the period 2021- 2027; stresses that new projects should be covered by the Capability Development Plan (CDP), which will serve to foster cooperation between Member States with a view to closing the capability gap through the work of the European Defence Agency; considers that the CARD should make an effective contribution to harmonising the investments and capabilities of national armed forces in an effective manner, guaranteeing the Union’s strategic and operational autonomy and allowing Member States to invest more efficiently in defence;

Amendment 349 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43

43. Highlights th~~e close link between PESCO,~~at it is vital that PESCO be aligned with the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) launched in 2017, and the EDF ~~for~~, in order to enhanc~~ing~~e the Member States’ defence capabilities and optimise their budget expenditure in this field; stresses that new projects should be covered by the Capability Development Plan (CDP), which will serve to foster cooperation between Member States with a view to closing the capability gap through the work of the European Defence Agency; considers that the CARD should make an effective contribution to harmonising and ensuring the complementarity of the investments and capabilities of national armed forces in an effective manner, guaranteeing the Union’s strategic and operational autonomy and allowing Member States to invest more efficiently in defence;

Amendment 35 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;

Amendment 350 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)

43a. Welcomes the full coordination between the capability roadmap established by the European Defence Agency and the capability planning that has been carried out, demonstrating that there is extensive interoperability between the armies of the EU Member States that are members of NATO;

Amendment 351 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. ~~Not~~Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF; points out that the collective security and defence of the EU Member States and their ability to intervene in crises abroad are fundamentally dependent on the ability to move allied troops and civilian crisis management personnel, material and equipment across each other’s territory and outside the EU freely and rapidly;

Amendment 352 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. Notes the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF; highlights that the military mobility is a strategic instrument that will allow to the EU to pursue effectively its security and defence interests and in a complementary manner with other organisations such as NATO;

Amendment 353 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. ~~Not~~Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF; emphasises that progress needs to be made to establish military mobility that works for both the EU and NATO; is pleased that the project is part of PESCO;

Amendment 354 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Özlem DEMIREL, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. ~~Not~~Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF; stresses that military mobility has two challenges i.e. a streamlining the procedures and increasing the infrastructure;

Amendment 355 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. ~~Note~~Rejects the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF; Recalls Article 41(2) of the TEU prohibiting the use of the EU Budget for military or defence operations;

Amendment 356 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. ~~Notes~~Reject the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF; calls for budget-neutral financing by the Member States;

Amendment 357 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44

44. ~~Not~~Underlines the importance of military mobility; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to allocate EUR 6.5 billion to military mobility projects in the next MFF;

Amendment 358 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;deleted

Amendment 359 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 PESCO projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; calls on the HR/VP to immediately inform the European Parliament which PESCO projects are to be terminated early and of the grounds for terminating them; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; draws attention, in this connection, to the rights of the European Parliament arising from the judgment in Case C-658/11; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;

Amendment 36 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a both a direct and indirect threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;

Amendment 360 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB)~~, which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces~~;

Amendment 361 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running and highlights the need of concrete deadlines for deliverance of the projects and clearer overview of what their end products will entail; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;

Amendment 362 #

Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; ~~considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity;~~ calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;

Amendment 363 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby ~~strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to~~ responding as first priority to the operational needs of European armed forces in view of their task to implement the entire sp~~ond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces~~ectrum of CSDP operations as foreseen by the Treaty;

Amendment 364 #

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries’ involvement should be ~~subject to stringent conditions and~~ based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), ~~which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side~~ in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces while avoiding any duplication of existing capability initiatives;

Amendment 365 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that the involvement of third countries and the entities of third countries~~’ involvement~~ should be subject to stringent conditions and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;

Amendment 366 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. Questions the slow start-up of the 34 projects and the delays to the launch of a third wave of 13 projects, given that none are as yet up and running; notes that only four projects will reach their initial operational capacity in 2019; highlights the lack of ambition and scale of some projects, which do not address the most obvious capability gaps, particularly those in the first wave, which are primarily capability projects involving as many Member States as possible; notes that the desired inclusion of participation in PESCO projects should not jeopardise a high level of ambition on the part of the participating Member States; considers that third countries~~’ involvement should be subject to~~ should only be involved in PESCO in line with stri~~ngen~~ct conditions laid down from the outset and based on established and effective reciprocity; calls on the Member States to submit projects with a strategic European dimension, thereby strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which is an essential part of the strategic autonomisation process and relates more to the operational side in order to respond directly to the operational needs of European armed forces;

Amendment 367 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over- complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomyCalls for the European Defence Fund, in its current configuration (i.e. under the exclusive control of the Commission), to be abolished and calls for it to be managed on a permanent basis by the Council, under the unanimity rule;

Amendment 368 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy; , SME engagement is supported by incubation and capital investment and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that 22 Member States are committed under their NATO membership to commit 20% of their defence expenditure on investment in new capabilities and therefore should isolate part of this budget specifically towards research and development to guarantee a minimum expenditure in R+D; EDF should collaborate actively with NATO in order to facilitate transatlantic technological and industrial development in a manner that removes barriers and protectionism and ensures export licensing processes/technological transfer policies are harmonized among Member States; special consideration should be given to the development of a task force between EDA and NSPA/NCIA for developing a roadmap on identifying ideal equipment for procurement and to generate the best value on defence expenditure;

Amendment 369 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning delegated acts for the work programmes, the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the ~~strategic~~prospect of operational autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial and transparent lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account in a transparent and accountable manner; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; ~~considers that the success of the EDF will depend on~~ stresses the fact that it would be logic to accompany joint research and development witsh a~~bility to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient~~ common arms export policy at EU-level; believes that solely focussing on subsidising European defence industrial companies with EU budget~~ary~~ resources, whilsl not gen~~suring that industrial know-how is not duplic~~erate a European defence sector which overcomes high inefficiency rateds, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomyhigh dependency on exports and which should be primarily devoted to help Member State's armed forces to be well- equipped for future CSDP operations; underlines the need for the Commission to focus on a regulatory approach which is based on the enforcement of the 2009 Defence Package and additional rules which are needed to set the parameters for an efficient and modest European defence market;

Amendment 37 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct and acute threat to the security ~~of the continent~~and future of Europe; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;

Amendment 370 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over- complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;

Amendment 371 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Martin HORWOOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. ~~Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund~~Calls on the Council to adopt the European Parliament’s position on Article 5 of the Regulation establishing the European Defence Fund; emphasises the need to finalise the EDF without delay; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy and sovereignty of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process ~~in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and~~to the extent that they are the final customers of the defence industries, so as to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over- complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;

Amendment 372 #

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; calls on the European Commission to make the participation of third countries conditional on reciprocal opening up of the arms market; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to promote defence material which can be deployed and to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;

Amendment 373 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; ~~draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union;~~ calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over- complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;

Amendment 374 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out ~~and~~, cooperation does not become over-complicated and is based on common EU armament and military equipment standardisation and interoperability; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;

Amendment 375 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy and does not contravene the security and defence interests of the EU and its Member States;

Amendment 376 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is not crowded out and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy and does not contravene the security and defence interests of the EU and its Member States;

Amendment 377 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Stresses the still virtual nature of the European Defence Fund; points out that that this instrument has not yet been finally approved, with only partial and political agreement having been given in April 2019; stresses the importance of maintaining Parliament’s position concerning the amount of the EDF, the involvement of third countries and the establishment of an appropriate intellectual property policy in relation to security and defence in order to protect research results; draws attention, in that connection, to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of defence research, both for industrial competitiveness and for the strategic autonomy of the Union; calls for the initial lessons learned from the implementation of the EDIDP (in particular concerning the application of derogations for eligible entities), the pilot project and the preparatory action on defence research to be properly taken into account; calls on the Member States to be fully involved in the decision-making process in order to avoid bureaucratic excesses and to ensure that the programmes included address the strategic needs of the CSDP and the Member States; considers that the success of the EDF will depend on its ability to cater for the specific defence needs of the participating states and to guarantee the availability of sufficient budgetary resources, whilst ensuring that industrial know-how is not duplicated, national defence investment is ~~not crowded out~~complemented and cooperation does not become over-complicated; considers that developing the European defence industry by regulating access for entities controlled by non-EU third parties to projects financed by the Fund is fully consistent with the European ambition of strategic autonomy;

Amendment 378 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47

47. Hopes that decisions on the participation of third parties in PESCO projects will under no circumstances undermine the conditions agreed in the negotiations on the EDF and the EDIDP~~, given the purely European~~ and that cooperation with a post-Brexit UK and our transatlantic partners is encouraged regardless of the nature of the financing of these programmes;

Amendment 379 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47

47. Hopes that decisions on the participation of third parties in PESCO projects will under no circumstances undermine the conditions agreed in the negotiations on the EDF and the EDIDP, ~~given the purely European nature of the financing of these programmes~~as the financing of these programmes underlines their European added value;

Amendment 38 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.) pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 380 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48

48. Stresses the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, takes the view that an ambitious space policy can make an effective contribution to improving the ESDP and emphasises the need to make progress in developing new space capabilities and technologies with both civilian and military uses, in particular in the field of communications, information, surveillance, reconnaissance, disaster response and arms control, which are capable of ensuring European strategic autonomy; welcomes the ~~inclusion~~ Commission’s proposal for a regulation establishing the ~~next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership~~space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the space programme, the aim of which is to boost EU space leadership, under the next MFF; supports the European Parliament’s proposal to finance the programme with up to EUR 16.9 billion; welcomes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision- making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high- resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP planning, missions and operations; stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value and become a key player in new global space exploration initiatives;

Amendment 381 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48

48. Stresses the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, and emphasises the need to make progress in developing technologies with both civilian and military uses which are capable of ensuring European strategic autonomy; welcomes the inclusion in the next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership; welcomes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision-making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high-resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP missions and operations; considers that the new security initiatives on Governmental Satellite Communication (GOVSATCOM) and space situational awareness (SSA) will contribute significantly to the objectives of the European defence action plan and strengthening the Union's strategic autonomy; stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value;

Amendment 382 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48

48. ~~Stresses~~Recognize the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, and emphasises the need to make progress in developing technologies ~~with both civilian and military uses which are capable of ensuring European strategic autonomy~~; welcomes the inclusion in the next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership; ~~welcomes~~rejects, however, any militarisation of the space sector; takes note of the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision-making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high-resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP missions and operations; ~~stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value;~~

Amendment 383 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48

48. Stresses the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, and emphasises the need to make progress in developing technologies with both civilian and military uses which are capable of ensuring European strategic autonomy; welcomat Europe should not contribute to the militarisation of Space; notes the inclusion in the next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership; welcomes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision-making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high-resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP missions and operations; stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value;

Amendment 384 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48

48. Stresses the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, and emphasises the need to make progress in developing technologies with both civilian and military uses which are capable of ensuring European strategic autonomy; welcomes the inclusion in the next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership; welcomes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision-making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; emphasises how important it is for the European Union to enjoy autonomous access to space; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high-resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP missions and operations; stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value;

Amendment 385 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48

48. Stresses the strategic dimension for Europe of the space sector, and emphasises the need to make progress in developing technologies with both civilian and military uses which are capable of ~~ensuring European strategic autonomy~~supporting CSDP operations and objectives; welcomes the inclusion in the next MFF of the Commission’s EUR 16 billion space programme proposal to boost EU space leadership; welcomes the progress made on EU satellite services (Galileo, Copernicus, EGNOS); emphasises that, if it is to enjoy decision-making and operational autonomy, the Union must have adequate satellite resources in the fields of space imagery, intelligence-gathering, communications and space surveillance; considers that space-based services should be fully operationalised in order to provide high-resolution satellite imaging in support of CSDP missions and operations; stresses the need to finance, through the EDF, industrial projects with a space dimension where the Union can generate real added value;

Amendment 386 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)

48a. Emphasises that satellite communications are vital for defence, security, humanitarian aid, emergency response interventions and diplomatic communication, and are a key element of civilian missions and military operations, in particular in isolated environments with little or no infrastructure; welcomes the government satellite telecommunications initiative, Govsatcom, which will give Member States guaranteed access to secure satellite telecommunications; points out that Govsatcom was recognised as one of the elements comprising the 2016 global strategy;

Amendment 387 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)

48a. Calls for an urgent analysis of possible civilian uses of the SatCen geospatial capabilities; beyond the security, the EU satellite capabilities should be deployed in support of EU and Member States' activities in monitoring of migration, agriculture, forestry management, search for natural resources, security of borders, state of icebergs and many others;

Amendment 388 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)

48b. Emphasises that space infrastructure is vulnerable to interference, attacks, and a host of other threats, including collisions with space debris or other satellites; reiterates the importance of securing critical infrastructure and communications, as well as developing resilient technologies; takes the view that there is a need for capacity-building to address emergent threats with regard to space, and welcomes the Commission’s proposal, as part of the space programme, to strengthen the space surveillance and tracking services (SST) currently in place;

Amendment 389 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Bernard GUETTA, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 c (new)

48c. Emphasises that, today, an increasing number of powers have military capabilities in space; points out that a principle against the weaponisation of space has been established in international law; notes, nevertheless, that certain powers have broken that principle, putting forward a proposal for legislation to set up a fully armed space force, and defining space as a setting for armed conflict; takes the view that the Union must condemn this trend towards the weaponisation of space, as well as the implementation of space deterrents designed to seriously undermine enemies’ space capabilities, as such developments are signs of a strategically unstable situation;

Amendment 39 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing and increasing military military build-ups;deleted

Amendment 390 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 d (new)

42d. Takes the view that the Commission’s future Directorate-General for the Defence Industry and Space should look into the synergies between European space programmes and the European Defence Action Plan of November 2016 so as to ensure general consistency in this strategic area;

Amendment 391 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. Is convinced that the Union has a vital interest in creating a safe and open maritime environment which makes for the free passage of goods and people; notes that most of the strategic assets, critical infrastructure and capabilities are under the control of Member States and that their willingness to enhance cooperation is paramount for European security; reaffirms the Union’s role as a global maritime security provider, and stresses the importance of developing relevant military and civilian capabilities; welcomes in that connection the adoption of the revised EU Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan in June 2018;deleted

Amendment 392 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. Is convinced that the Union has a vital interest in creating a ~~safe and open~~ maritime environment which makes ~~for the free passage of~~it possible to monitor the transit of both goods and people more closely; notes that most of the strategic assets, critical infrastructure and capabilities are under the control of Member States and that their willingness to enhance cooperation is paramount for European security; reaffirms the Union’s role as a global maritime security provider, and stresses the importance of developing relevant military and civilian capabilities; welcomes in that connection the adoption of the revised EU Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan in June 2018;

Amendment 393 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. Is convinced that the Union has a vital interest in creating a safe and open maritime environment which makes for the free passage of goods and people; stresses that the freedom of navigation is tantamount and may not be undermined; notes that most of the strategic assets, critical infrastructure and capabilities are under the control of Member States and that their willingness to enhance cooperation is paramount for European security; reaffirms the Union’s role as a global maritime security provider, and stresses the importance of developing relevant military and civilian capabilities; welcomes in that connection the adoption of the revised EU Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan in June 2018;

Amendment 394 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. Is convinced that the ~~Union~~Member States hasve a vital interest in creating a safe and open maritime environment which makes for the free legal-passage of goods and people as well as to insure that all illegal movements are halted; notes that most of the strategic assets, critical infrastructure and capabilities are under the control of Member States and that their willingness to enhance cooperation is paramount for a truly inclusive European security; reaffirms the Union’s role as a global maritime security provider, and stresses the importance of developing relevant military and civilian capabilities; welcomes in that connection the adoption of the revised EU Mability of Europe to support global maritime Ssecurity ~~Strategy Action Plan in June 2018~~;

Amendment 395 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. Is convinced that the Union has a vital interest in creating a safe and open maritime environment which makes for the free passage of goods and people; notes that most of the strategic assets, critical infrastructure and capabilities are under the control of Member States and that their willingness to enhance cooperation is paramount for European security; reaffirms the Union’s role as a global maritime security provider~~, and stresses the importance of developing relevant military and civilian capabilities~~; welcomes in that connection the adoption of the revised EU Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan in June 2018;

Amendment 396 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. Is convinced that the Union has a vital interest in creating a safe and open maritime environment which makes for the free passage of goods and people while emphasising de-escalation; notes that most of the strategic assets, critical infrastructure and capabilities are under the control of Member States and that their willingness to enhance cooperation is paramount for European security; reaffirms the Union’s role as a ~~global~~ maritime security provider, and stresses the importance of developing relevant military and civilian capabilities; welcomes in that connection the adoption of the revised EU Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan in June 2018;

Amendment 397 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime and terrorism; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them; calls the Member States to strengthen their capacities and encourage cooperation to prevent state and non-state actors from third countries to exert hostile interference on EU and Member State decision-making;

Amendment 398 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime and terrorism; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; supports NATO's decision to include cyber attacks under Art. 5; encourages the Member States to mimic this by provideing mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them as 22 Member States are likewise committed for their fellow NATO Allies;

Amendment 399 #

Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime and terrorism; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them; recalls that if a Member State is the victim of cyber attacks can call for the activation of the EU's mutual defence and solidarity clause;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)

- having regard to its recommendations 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 40 #

Andrzej HALICKI, Radosław SIKORSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing ~~and~~, increasing military ~~military build-up~~build-ups and withdrawing from or disrespecting non-proliferation treaties;

Amendment 400 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat ~~in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime~~from cyber attacks, cyber crime and cyberterrorism; Stresses that cyber incidents very often have a cross-border element and ther~~rorism;~~efore concern more than one EU Member State: believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in ~~the event of a cyber attack against any one of them~~order to avoid fragmentary cyber-security protection;

Amendment 401 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of uncontrolled migration, islamist terrorism and to some degree by cyber attacks as well as cyber crime ~~and terrorism~~; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them;

Amendment 402 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime and terrorism; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response including common analytic support capabilities; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them;

Amendment 403 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Juozas OLEKAS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Claudiu MANDA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime and terrorism by both state and non-state actors; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them;

Amendment 404 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Believes that the Union and its Member States face an unprecedented threat in the form of cyber attacks as well as cyber crime, disinformation campaigns and terrorism; believes that the nature of cyber attacks makes them a threat that requires a Union-level response; encourages the Member States to provide mutual assistance in the event of a cyber attack against any one of them;

Amendment 405 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)

50a. Considers it vital that the EU and NATO continue and step up the sharing of intelligence in order to enable the formal attribution of cyber attacks and consequently enable the imposing of restrictive sanctions on those responsible for cyber attacks; deems it necessary to continue active interaction between EU and NATO by participating in cyber exercises, joint trainings and keeping up active interaction in the field of cyber security and defence;

Amendment 406 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)

50a. Calls for a stable source of financing for the EEAS Strategic Communication Division, with substantial allocations for the East StratCom division;

Amendment 407 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 b (new)

50b. Urges the EEAS and the Council to step up their ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity, in particular for CSDP missions, inter alia by taking measures at EU and Member State levels to mitigate threats to the CSDP, for instance by building up resilience through education, training and exercises, and by streamlining the EU cyber-defence education and training landscape;

Amendment 408 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51

51. Welcomes efforts to strengthen the Union’s capacity to address ‘hybrid’ threats, which are combinations of ambiguous posturing, direct and indirect pressure and the involvement of military and non-military capabilities, and are just some of the range of internal and external security challenges facing the Union; ~~notes the reflections on the triggering of the mutual assistance clause with regard to hybrid threats in order to provide the Union with an effective common response;~~

Amendment 409 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51

51. Welcomes efforts to strengthen the ~~Union’s~~Member States’ capacity to address ‘hybrid’ threats, which are combinations of ambiguous posturing, direct and indirect pressure and the involvement of military and non-military capabilities, and are just some of the range of internal and external security challenges facing the Union; notes the reflections on the triggering of the mutual assistance clause with regard to hybrid threats in order to provide the Union with an effective common response;

Amendment 41 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Frédérique RIES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing, destabilizing activities of a primarily hybrid nature and increasing military military build-ups;

Amendment 410 #

51a. Recognizes the growing importance of cyber and automated intelligence capabilities, stresses that these provide threats to all the Member States and EU institutions, urges all EU institutions and Member States to continue to improve upon their cyber and automated technologies, further encourages cooperation on these technological advances;

Amendment 411 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision-making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areas; calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme); calls for promoting a common strategy for AI that can boost the technological and industrial capacity of the EU, but also ensure an appropriate ethical and legal standards in order to guarantee its safe appliance, especially with a focus on the potential harm of the lethal autonomous weapons systems and the consequences for human rights and dignity;

Amendment 412 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision-making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European ~~strategic autonomy~~capacity to act in capability and operational areas; calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme) while respecting the Parliament's position on lethal autonomous weapons system of 12 September 2018 and the agreement reached with Council and Commission in the context of EDF;

Amendment 413 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision- making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring ~~European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areas~~operational objectives are accomplished; calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme); encourages transatlantic cooperation in this space to ensure partnering on development and application are used to maximize added value to joint operations and commitments;

Amendment 414 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision-making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areas; recalls, however, the need for regulation in this area and the need to assess the ethical dimension in the discussion on artificial intelligence; calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme);

Amendment 415 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision-making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areas; calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme); calls on the Union to play an active role in the global regulation of autonomous lethal weapons systems;

Amendment 416 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision-making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areas; calls on the Member States to cooperate to that end and calls on the Union to keep up its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme);

Amendment 417 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52

52. Recognises the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in European defence; notes, in particular, the many military applications stemming from AI for managing and simulating operational environments, assisting the decision-making process, detecting threats and processing intelligence; stresses that the development of reliable AI in the field of defence is essential for ensuring European strategic autonomy in capability and operational areas; calls on the Union to keep up and increase its investment in this area and in particular in disruptive technologies through existing instruments (European Defence Fund, European Innovation Council, future Horizon Europe, Digital Europe programme);

Amendment 418 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)

52a. Notes that emerging technologies, including AI, that are used in weapons systems must be developed and applied according to the principles of responsible innovation and ethical principles, such as accountability and compliance with international law; taking into account the highly controversial concept of fully autonomous weapon systems, the EU must explore the possibilities of AI and at same time guarantee the full respect of human rights and international law;

Amendment 419 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)

52a. Notes that according to Europol's European Union Situation and Trend report of 2019, a general increase of CBRN terrorist propaganda, tutorials and threats was observed in 2018 and the barrier for gaining knowledge on the use of CBRN weapons has decreased; stresses in this regard the need to increase CBRN security in Europe;

Amendment 42 #

Andrzej HALICKI, Radosław SIKORSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing and increasing military ~~military~~ build-ups and the use of force in violation of international law;

Amendment 420 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)

52a. Recognise a new capabilities which will open up new opportunities for units in the theatre of operations to collaborate in an immersive digital space and stay protected in near-real time, especially when 5G is combined with other innovations like the defence cloud and hypersonic defence systems;

Amendment 421 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)

52a. Underlines the importance of achieving quantum computing capabilities and stresses the need to enhance EU-US cooperation in this area to ensure that quantum computing is first realized among partners sharing warm relations and supporting objectives;

Amendment 422 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Javier NART, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 b (new)

52b. Underlines that as the risk of proliferation and use of chemical weapons poses a serious threat to international peace and security the EU needs to continue its strong and consistent support to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the implementation of its mandate, politically and financially and the EU must step up the its resilience to hybrid and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear-related threats;

Amendment 423 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)

53a. Stresses the need to apply a gender perspective in the EU’s CSDP action, considering the role that women play in war, post-conflict stabilisation and peace- building processes; emphasises the need to address gender violence as an instrument of war in conflict regions; underlines that women are more adversely affected by war than men; invites the EU and its international partners to actively involve women in peace and stabilisation processes, and to address their specific security needs;

Amendment 424 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)

53a. Notes the growing importance of space security and satellites, stresses the importance of the European Union Satellite Centre and commissions the agency to analyse and provide a report regarding the safety and/or vulnerabilities of the EU and Member State satellites to space debris, cyber attack and direct missile attack;

Amendment 425 #

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently or within an institutional cooperation framework ~~(NATO, UN)~~recognising that this must ensure complementarity to NATO and UN missions and operations;

Amendment 426 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either ~~independently or within an~~with partners whenever possible or independently when necessary, making full use of international institutional cooperation frameworks (NATO, UN);

Amendment 427 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of ~~European strategic~~the EU as an effective and credible security aucto~~nomy~~r is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend universal values, principles and norms, their interests, either independently or within an institutional cooperation framework (NATO, UN);

Amendment 428 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently orbut preferably within an institutional cooperation framework (NATO, UN);

Amendment 429 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently or within an institutional cooperation framework (NATO, OSCE, UN);

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing, alliances shifts and increasing military ~~military~~ build-ups;

Amendment 430 #

Vangelis MEIMARAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Georgios KYRTSOS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently or within an institutional cooperation framework (NATO, OSCE, UN);

Amendment 431 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently or with~~in an institutional cooperation framework (NATO, UN~~ partners (UN, NATO);

Amendment 432 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54

54. Stresses that the ambition of European strategic autonomy is based on the ability of Europeans to take action to defend their interests, either independently or within an in~~stitutional~~ter-country cooperation framework ~~(NATO, UN)~~;

Amendment 433 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55

55. Considers ~~that European strategic~~multilateralism a crucial value for security and defence and underlines that the EU will only emerge as an effective and credible security aucto~~nomy must b~~r if its actions are based on sustainable cooperation and strategic partnerships with countries and organisations sharing the Union’s values; welcomes, further, the contributions made by CSDP partners to Union missions and operations;

Amendment 434 #

Urmas PAET, Malik AZMANI, Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55

55. Considers that European strategic autonomy must be based on sustainable cooperation and strategic partnerships with countries and organisations sharing the Union’s values, most importantly with NATO; welcomes, further, the contributions made by CSDP partners to Union missions and operations;

Amendment 435 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55

55. Considers that European strategic a~~utonomy~~mbitions must be based on sustainable cooperation and ~~strategic~~ partnerships with countries and organisations sharing the Union’s values; welcomes, further, the contributions made by CSDP partners to Union missions and operations;

Amendment 436 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55

55. Considers that European ~~strategic autonomy~~actions must be based on sustainable cooperation and strategic partnerships with countries and organisations sharing the Union’s values; welcomes, further, the contributions made by CSDP partners to Union missions and operations;

Amendment 437 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)

55a. Stresses that partnerships and cooperation with countries and organisations that share the EU’s values contribute to a more effective CSDP; welcomes the contributions made by CSDP partners to ongoing EU missions and operations that contribute to enhancing peace, regional security and stability;

Amendment 438 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)

55a. Acknowledges and welcomes the continued US military presence in Europe and welcomes the $1.75 billion increase in the budget for the European Deterrence Initiative, rising to $6.531 billion for 2019;

Amendment 439 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56

56. CStresses that EU and United Kingdom will still share the same strategic environment and the same threats to their peace and security after Brexit and considers it essential to maintain strong, close and special defence and security cooperation between the Union and the United Kingdom after Brexit; stresses that working in cooperation with the United Kingdom will enable the Union to maximise its capabilities and operational capacities; considers that defence cooperation which systematically excludes the United Kingdom should be ruled out; proposes the conclusion of a defence and security treaty with the United Kingdom which enables that country to participate, as far as possible, in Union instruments;

Amendment 44 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing and increasing military ~~military~~ build-ups;

Amendment 440 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56

56. Considers it essential to maintain strong, close and special defence and security cooperation between the Union and the United Kingdom after Brexit; stresses that ~~working in cooperation with the United Kingdom will enable the Union to maximise its capabilities and operational capacities~~the UK is Europe's most capable and committed military power; considers that defence cooperation which systematically excludes the United Kingdom should be ruled out; proposes the conclusion of a defence and security ~~treaty~~arrangement with the United Kingdom which enables that country to participate~~, as far as possible, in Union instrument~~ in Union missions on a case-by-case basis, guaranteeing command of its own forces in any CSDP operation and ensuring an ambitious relationship with the EDA beyond that of other third countries;

Amendment 441 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles; considers that the new EU-NATO declaration signed in 2018 starts a new era of their partnership and welcomes the additional areas of cooperation such as military mobility, counter-terrorism, strengthening resilience to CBRN related risks and promoting women and peace agenda;

Amendment 442 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles; welcomes the EU-NATO cooperation through Defender-Europe 20 exercise and consider that it is real opportunity to test Europe's capability to respond against an act of aggression, but also to examine the developments and improvements of border-crossing and military mobility;

Amendment 443 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be ~~complementary~~mutually reinforcing and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles and should continue to take place in full respect of the principles of inclusiveness, reciprocity and decision- making autonomy of both organizations;

Amendment 444 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles; calls for sufficient coordination between all NATO member states, notably when common or European interests are at stake;

Amendment 445 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; ~~believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles;~~

Amendment 446 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles; affirms that not all EU Member States are members of NATO;

Amendment 447 #

Urmas PAET, Klemen GROŠELJ, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective territorial defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles;

Amendment 448 #

Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO strategic partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles;

Amendment 449 #

Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be ~~complementary~~mutually reinforcing and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roles;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that some global actors (the US, China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing and increasing military ~~military~~ build-ups;

Amendment 450 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57

57. Draws attention to NATO’s fundamental role in collective defence, as explicitly recognised in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; believes that the EU-NATO partnership is essential for addressing the security challenges facing Europe and its neighbourhood; believes that EU-NATO cooperation should be complementary and takes full account of each of the two institution’s specific features and roleTakes the view that a genuine policy of independence for Europe would imply states that are signatories to the Washington Treaty leaving NATO; is keen for an alliance of European nations to be established to guarantee Europe’s security and the diplomatic and strategic independence of its members; calls for a strategic partnership to be established with Russia and the United States, based on the defence of the common interests of the European nations;

Amendment 451 #

Costas MAVRIDES, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Loucas FOURLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)

57a. Is concerned about lack of solidarity and growing tensions between NATO Members, as the actions of some undermine the security of others; questions the commitment of the US leadership to the common transatlantic security architecture; notes that a NATO member cooperates with Russia to disarm our allies in the war against ISIS in Syria; calls on the Member States to tackle the emergence of divergent interests and to maintain NATO’s unity;

Amendment 452 #

Kris PEETERS, Kinga GÁL, Radosław SIKORSKI, Jerzy BUZEK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)

57a. Welcomes the recently intensified political dialogue in, both formal and informal, settings between the EU and NATO, which remains an essential tool for strengthening mutual trust, building confidence and parliamentary awareness and understanding of the key issues affecting the security of the Euro-Atlantic area vis-à-vis the NATO allies and the EU Member States;

Amendment 453 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58

58. Notes the importance of the EU-UN partnership in the resolution of international conflicts in the framework of existing agreed negotiating formats based on the norms and principles of international law, UN Charter and OSCE 1975 Helsinki Final Act and peace- building activities; calls on both organisations to further coordinate their efforts in areas where they deploy major civilian and military missions, in order to avoid duplication and optimise synergies;

Amendment 454 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Juozas OLEKAS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Claudiu MANDA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58

58. Notes the importance of the EU-UN partnership in the resolution of international conflicts and peace-building activities; calls on both organisations to further coordinate their efforts in areas where they deploy major civilian and military missions, in order to avoid duplication and optimise synergies; urges the Member States to contribute more to UN peacekeeping and calls on EU institutions to assist in this respect;

Amendment 455 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59

59. Stresses the importance of cooperation between the Union and other international institutions, in particular the African Union and the OSCE; considers that the Union should also strengthen dialogue and cooperation with third countries in the region and with regional and sub-regional organisations; also believes that a stable and peaceful environment in the Union’s neighbourhood countries are essential in order to stabilize the region, protect the residents, keep the peace and prevent conflicts. Notes with regret that the European Council failed to move forward concerning the enlargement of the Union towards the Western Balkans, in particular with respect to the opening of membership negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania. Urges the Member States, the Council and the European Commission to maintain a strong relationship with the countries of the Western Balkans, acting on earlier commitments of the EU as regards their European perspective, supporting their reforms aiming at the fulfilment of the Copenhagen Criteria for EU Membership; ensuring that each country is judged according to their real progress towards these requirements; maintaining a credible framework for enlargement; and further deepening the region’s integration in order to ensure the stable and peaceful development of the Western Balkans as a strategic partner of the European Union;

Amendment 456 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59

59. Stresses the importance of cooperation between the Union and other international institutions, in particular the African Union and the OSCE; considers that the Union should also strengthen dialogue and cooperation with third countries ~~in the region~~that share their values and strategic priorities and with regional and sub-regional organisations;

Amendment 457 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59

59. Stresses the importance of cooperation between the Union and other international institutions, in particular the OSCE and the African Union ~~and the OSCE~~; considers that the Union should also strengthen dialogue and cooperation with third countries in the region and with regional and sub-regional organisations;

Amendment 458 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 a (new)

59a. Considers that, in view of the increasing conflicts with Russia, a new détente policy in Europe is needed which takes into account the security needs of our Eastern European Member States, eastern partner countries and Russia's perception of threat; calls, therefore, for a stronger role of the OSCE as an umbrella for the dialog between NATO and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) about a new security cooperation and architecture in Europe as well as for an economic cooperation between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU); calls, moreover, for an enhanced dialogue at UN level, in particular to encourage China and other states to increase arms control and global nuclear and conventional disarmament and non- proliferation of weapons;

Amendment 459 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60

60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening the Union’s operational strategic autonomy; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelct this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;deleted

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that global actors (~~the US,~~ China, Russia) and an increasing number of regional actors (Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are seeking to assert power through a combination of unilateral diplomatic posturing and increasing military ~~military~~ build-ups;

Amendment 460 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60

60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening the Union’s operational strategic autonomy; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelct this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;

Amendment 461 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60

60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening the Union’s operational ~~strategic~~ autonomy; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO), Joint Expeditionary Force and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelect this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;

Amendment 462 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60

60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening the Union’s operational ~~strategic autonomy~~objectives; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO), Visegrad 4 Group and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelect this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;

Amendment 463 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60

60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO, OSCE and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening the Union’s operational strategic autonomy; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelect this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;

Amendment 464 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Juozas OLEKAS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Claudiu MANDA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Joachim SCHUSTER, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60

60. Supports, in parallel with institutional cooperation and partnerships, the combining of different forms of flexible, multifaceted, open and, at the same time, operational, ambitious and demanding cooperation, both within and outside EU, NATO and UN structures, which could facilitate joint commitments in operations, thereby strengthening ~~the Union’s operational strategic autonomy~~CFSP and CSDP; stresses, in this connection, that examples of cooperation such as the European Intervention Initiative, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) and the increasing integration of the German and Dutch armed forces refelect this drive for closer military cooperation between Member States;

Amendment 465 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)

60a. In order to tackle the threat of nuclear proliferation stresses the importance of multilateral negotiations among the European Union and the involved parties; urges to respect the nuclear treaties, to support closing new treaty which replace the INF (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces)Treaty and to renewing the Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2020;

Amendment 466 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)

60a. Recognizes that political and economic stability along with military capabilities and cooperation in the Sub- Saharan Africa is key to mitigating the growth of jihadist activity, migrant crises and combatting the spread and influence of extremism;

Amendment 467 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 b (new)

60b. Recognizes and supports the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) to Libya, that has been assisting with the transition to democracy and works to train, advise, and develop Libyan border security in land, air and sea;

Amendment 468 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 c (new)

60c. Further calls upon the EU to keep its commitments in the Fourth EU- African Summit to support economic and political stability and to further support the capabilities of the African Standby Force;

Amendment 469 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 d (new)

60d. Recommends that Member States adopt weapon systems and munitions in accordance with NATO standards in order to maintain interoperability among allies;

Amendment 47 #

Urmas PAET, Malik AZMANI, Javier NART, Nathalie LOISEAU, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Underlines the growing geopolitical importance of the Arctic and its effect on the security situation in EU and globally; urges the EU to work towards a more coherent EU internal and external policy, an Arctic strategy and a concrete action plan on the EUs engagement in the Arctic taking into account also the security and geostrategic aspect; notes the EU’s capacity to contribute to the resolution of potential security and geostrategic challenges;

Amendment 470 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 e (new)

60e. Encourages the Member States to continue cooperation with the AU and continue to fulfil commitments already made;

Amendment 471 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 f (new)

60f. Encourages the Member States to continue to work with ASEAN countries in all aspects already agreed upon, further stresses the need to cooperate on economic manners and combatting terrorism;

Amendment 472 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 g (new)

60g. Recognizes the growing political, economic, environmental, security and strategic value of the Arctic Circle, urges the Member States to continue cooperation with the Arctic Council on all issues of EU interest and to form a comprehensive strategy for the region;

Amendment 473 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner- designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.)including the establishment of a common defence in a near future, as foreseen by article 42.2 TEU; is of the opinion that the Conference on the future of Europe will have to reflect on European defence, adequately responding to developments in the EU’s strategic environment, including by considering amendments to the Treaties;

Amendment 474 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.), in order to maximise the efficiency of the use of available resources and ensure effective cooperation;

Amendment 475 #

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence ~~and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy~~; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.) and which initiatives it will undertake to enforce the 2009 Defence Package and other regulatory aspects of an emerging European defence market and export control;

Amendment 476 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

~~61. Considers that progress in 61. European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of~~Opposes the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 477 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; ~~not~~welcomes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; ~~Wonders~~encourages the Commission to present a plan which will set out how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 478 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence ~~will pave the way for major~~is reflected in structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence ~~and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy~~; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 479 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Martin HORWOOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; ~~not~~welcomes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for the Defence Industry and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme~~), but~~; calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wwonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Expresses serious concerns over Turkey's overall destabilizing behavior, including its illegal activities within Cyprus’ EEZ/continental shelf, which violates International Law and good neighbourly relations and threatens peace and stability in an already fragile region;

Amendment 480 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for the Defence Industry and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 481 #

Urmas PAET, Hilde VAUTMANS, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Considers that progress in European defence will pave the way for major structural changes; notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; ~~Wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of~~stresses the need for coordination with other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 482 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Nathalie LOISEAU, Bernard GUETTA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)

61a. Notes the announcement of the creation of a Directorate-General for Defence and Space at the Commission under the responsibility of the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market; notes that this new DG should be responsible for supporting, coordinating or complementing the Member States’ actions in the area of European defence and would thus contribute to strengthening European strategic autonomy; notes the definition of its five main tasks (implementation and oversight of the EDF, creation of an open and competitive European defence equipment market, implementation of the action plan on military mobility, enhancement of a strong and innovative space industry, implementation of the future space programme), but calls on the Commission to provide further details on the role and responsibilities of the new DG; wonders how it will coordinate its work with that of other defence policy structures which have other responsibilities (EDA, EEAS, etc.);

Amendment 483 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)

61a. Points out that developing new formats, such as an EU Security Council, as advocated by Chancellor Merkel and President Macron, and new ways of coordinating more closely within the EU and with international authorities could potentially facilitate a more effective decision-making process for the CFSP; takes the view that, alongside the creation of those formats, new mechanisms should be developed to ensure their democratic scrutiny by the European Parliament;

Amendment 484 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Martin HORWOOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)

61a. Commits to providing close parliamentary scrutiny and monitoring of European defence missions, instruments and initiatives; calls on the HR/VP, the Council and the various European structures concerned to report to the subcommittee on a regular basis on the fulfilment of their mandate;

Amendment 485 #

Nathalie LOISEAU, Javier NART, Bernard GUETTA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Christophe GRUDLER, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Urmas PAET, Martin HORWOOD, Klemen GROŠELJ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 b (new)

61b. Calls for a European defence strategy to be drafted as a necessary supplement to the 2016 global strategy, providing a framework for steering and planning, both of which are vital to ensure that new instruments and resources can be implemented effectively;

Amendment 486 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62

62. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commissioner-designate for the Internal Market, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the OSCE, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary- General of NATO, the EU agencies in the space, security and defence fields, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.

Amendment 49 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

~~4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace;~~deleted

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)

- having regard to Russia's illegal invasion and annexation of Crimea,

Amendment 50 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, some of these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace; criticises the fact that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on nuclear capacity in Iran has been abandoned, affecting the international credibility of multinational solutions to conflicts;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace; also deplores the fact that EU countries are facilitating the increasing military build up through continued arms sales to some of the most agressive actors in the region;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace and to jeopardize the established bilateral relations of the EU with partner countries;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms, the principles of the UN Chater and relevant international law, essential to maintaining peace;

Amendment 54 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, some of these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace and they might become a direct threat to our security;

Amendment 55 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, some of these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace; and they might become a direct threat to our security;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, some of these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms essential to maintaining peace;

Amendment 57 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Nathalie LOISEAU, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Deplores the fact that, in this context, these actors are deliberately circumventing or attempting to destroy the multilateral mechanisms ~~essential to~~that may aid in maintaining peace;

Amendment 58 #

Michael GAHLER, Andrius KUBILIUS, Isabel WISELER-LIMA, Neena GILL, Raphaël GLUCKSMANN, Hilde VAUTMANS, Javier NART, Klemen GROŠELJ, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Phil BENNION, Engin EROGLU, Anna FOTYGA, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS, Bert-Jan RUISSEN, Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Martin HORWOOD

4 a. Stresses that strengthening substantial relations with East and Southeast Asia is essential to the EU's rules-based, comprehensive and sustainable Connectivity Strategy; takes note of the military build-up in the region and calls for all parties involved to respect the freedom of navigation, 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 Seas and the Taiwan Strait; expresses concern that foreign interferences from autocratic regimes through disinformation and cyber-attacks on the upcoming general elections threaten Asian democracies and regional stability; reiterates its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Is concerned about the activities and policies by Russia that continue to destabilise and change the security environment; stresses that Russia´s occupation in Ukraine is still ongoing, the Minsk agreements have not been implemented and the illegal annexation and militarisation of Crimea and Donbass are continuing; is concerned about the continuing frozen conflicts kept by Russia in Europe (in Moldova, Georgia); stresses the need to have a common voice as regards EUs policy in that context;

Amendment 6 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 b (new)

- having regard to the Intermediate Range Nuclear Force (INF) Treaty, Russia's repeated violations including the development and deployment of 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile systems and the US and Russian withdrawal from the Treaty,

Amendment 60 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Juozas OLEKAS, Claudiu MANDA, Giuliano PISAPIA, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Continues to condemn Russia’s military intervention and illegal annexation of Crimean peninsula; ensures support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity;

Amendment 61 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Claudiu MANDA, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Juozas OLEKAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Recalls the importance of ensuring the coherence of EU policy as regards situations involving the occupation or annexation of territory;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)

4 b. Notes that targeted restrictive measures can be effective tools, but stresses that they should not affect innocent people and should be in line with the principles of UN Charter and of the CFSP;

Amendment 63 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)

4 c. Reiterates its support for Commission President Juncker’s call in his State of the Union Address on 12 September 2018 to move from unanimity to QMV in specific areas of the CFSP, including decisions on sanctions;

Amendment 64 #

Mick WALLACE, Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ, Luke Ming FLANAGAN, Manu PINEDA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, and diplomatically ~~and militarily~~ – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been ~~slow to react and adapt~~contributing – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, ~~insufficient investment~~misdirected investments, unwillingness to pool and share, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises management; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment and calls on the Member States to develop an effective integrated approach to crisis and conflicts which combines civilian and military means in the best possible and balanced way; believes that the Union’s capacity to adequately react to emerging crisis and conflicts also depends on the speed of decision-making; supports in this respect the introduction of qualified majority voting in Council;

Amendment 67 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that ~~the Union has been slow to react and adapt – poli~~, so far, there is no common strategic stance on potentical~~ly, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investm~~ threats among all 28 EU Member States and that Member States therefore have different, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges efence strategies and military expenditures; suggests, therefore, an in- depth strategic inter-institutional discussion on the future role and objectives of the EU in foreign and security policy that goes beyond the E~~uropean continent and in its immediate environment~~U Global Strategy;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; ~~considers that,~~ in the specific area of defence, there has been insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 69 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; therefore urges the European Council to move from unanimity to qualified majority voting in the field of CFSP and CSDP where the Treaty on European Union allows it; including on decisions on EU civilian missions; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 7 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 c (new)

- having regard to Russia's violation of airspace and maritime borders of member states,

Amendment 70 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, ~~insufficient investment,~~ differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; therefore urges the European Council to move from unanimity to qualified majority voting in the field of CFSP and CSDP where the Treaty on European Union allows it; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that ~~the Union has been slow~~increasing demand for the Union to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investment, ~~differences in~~lack of capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakenedlow level of responsiveness, but also political limitations to make full use of provisions provided for in the European treaties did not permit to realize the Union’s ~~ability~~full potential to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges ~~on the European continent and in its immediate environment~~without working together with allies and partners;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union has been slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States have weakened the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises and underlines, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 73 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the Union ~~has been~~is slow to react and adapt – politically, diplomatically and militarily – to new crises and to this new international context; considers that, in the specific area of defence, insufficient investment, differences in capabilities and a lack of interoperability, but also, and above all, a political reluctance to implement the robust provisions provided for in the European treaties and the numerous cooperation arrangements between Member States ha~~ve weakened~~mpers the Union’s ability to play a decisive role in external crises; recognises, further, that no country is able by itself to address the security challenges on the European continent and in its immediate environment;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries ~~and the European institutions~~ to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act ~~autonomously~~decisively; welcomes also the great increase in US commitment to European security, not least through its enhanced $6 billion European Deterrence Initiative and the increase in its Forward Military Presence in Europe;

Amendment 75 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomously; notes that only through a collective approach EU can become stronger and be able to take greater responsibility for its own security and defence;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. ~~Welcomes~~Calls for, in this adverse and volatile context, ~~the belated but~~ real recognition of shared security interests ~~and the growing political will on the part of European countries and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomously~~, for further political action and higher defence expenditure;

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries ~~and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomously~~;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the crucial growing political will on the part of European Member States as well as the rest of the European countries and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomously;

Amendment 79 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act in a more preventive, fast, effective and autonomously manner;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 d (new)

- having regard to China's increase in economic and military presence in the Mediterranean and African countries,

Amendment 80 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Malik AZMANI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes~~, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real~~ the recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries and the European institutions to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomously;

Amendment 81 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Christophe GRUDLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Welcomes, in this adverse and volatile context, the belated but real recognition of shared security interests and the growing political will on the part of European countries ~~and the European institutions~~ to act collectively for their security by endowing themselves with greater means to act autonomously;

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. Stresses that these challenges are best met together, not by any single country; considers it vital for the EU to respond to these challenges rapidly, consistently, effectively, with one voice and in concert with allies, partners and other international organisations;

Amendment 83 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in ~~strengthening its strategic autonomy~~developing a comprehensive and modern security policy which is closely interlinked with all other external policies, a truly European Security Union, which puts human security at its centre and enables autonomous and effective decision-making, planning, conduct, and implementation of diplomatic, civilian, military and any other relevant security measure;

Amendment 84 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the ~~Union’s~~Member States' security challenges lies primarily in st~~rengthening its strategic autonomy~~epping up their cooperation; highlights the strategic instability caused by Turkish diplomacy; is concerned about the return of a number of jihadis to Member States and the Western Balkans;

Amendment 85 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in strengthening its strategic autonomy; therefore, supports moving ahead on security and defence integration, including, in the long term, the creation of a common European Army;

Amendment 86 #

Costas MAVRIDES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in strengthening its strategic autonomy; therefore, supports moving ahead on security and defence integration, including, in the long term, the creation of a common European Army;

Amendment 87 #

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, Sandra KALNIETE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Is convinced~~Stresses that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in str~~engthening its strategic autonomy~~ategic responsibility of the Member States, including increasing of defence spending and investing into development of capabilities;

Amendment 88 #

Costas MAVRIDES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in strengthening its strategic autonomy; stresses that energy security is an important component in achieving strategic autonomy;

Amendment 89 #

Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Javier NART, Hilde VAUTMANS, Malik AZMANI, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in strengthening its strategic autonomy and its ability to work in strategic partnership with others, especially with NATO;

Amendment 9 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 e (new)

- having regard to the threat of domestic and foreign terrorism, primarily from groups such as ISIS and Al Qaeda,

Amendment 90 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in strengthening its strategic autonomy and internal capabilities;

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in ~~strengthening~~deeper integration in order to achieve its strategic autonomy;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in defining and strengthening its strategic autonomy;

Amendment 93 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the response to the Union’s security challenges lies primarily in strengthening ~~its~~member strate~~gic autonomy~~s ability to cooperate;

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Is convinced that the ~~response to the Union’s security challenges~~defence and security of the Union lies primarily in strengthening ~~its strategic autonomy~~the Atlantic Alliance;

Amendment 95 #

Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Michal ŠIMEČKA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Underlines that the strategic partnership between the EU and NATO is fundamental to addressing the security challenges facing the EU and its neighbourhood; stresses that the EU strategic autonomy is not challenging NATO and is not undermining the current security architecture in Europe; a stronger Europe strenghtens NATO and allows us to take on more global challenges together;

Amendment 96 #

Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Giuliano PISAPIA, Pierfrancesco MAJORINO, Claudiu MANDA, Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Welcomes the achievements of the last five years regarding the strengthening of the Common Security and Defence Policy and calls on the Council and the Commission to develop further the Union’s capacities to act as a global partner, representing the interests of European citizens and acting as a positive force in international relations;

Amendment 97 #

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN, Anna FOTYGA, Mazaly AGUILAR, Witold Jan WASZCZYKOWSKI, Charlie WEIMERS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Welcomes and supports Operation Atlantic Resolve and NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence on the European continent and recognises the importance of NATO troops in the effort to deter further Russian aggression and provide crucial support in the event of a conflict;

Amendment 98 #