2021/2213(INI) The conclusion of the Partnership Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (OACPS) States, of the other part
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Awaiting committee decision
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | DEVE |
TOBÉ Tomas ( EPP)
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ZORRINHO Carlos ( S&D),
CHABAUD Catherine ( Renew),
HERZBERGER-FOFANA Pierrette ( Verts/ALE),
KEMPA Beata ( ECR)
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| Committee Opinion | INTA |
RAFAELA Samira ( Renew)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 105-p2, RoP 54
Legal Basis:
RoP 105-p2, RoP 54Events
2024/01/15
EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2023/11/29
EP - Committee opinion
Documents
2021/11/25
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2021/10/28
EP - RAFAELA Samira (Renew) appointed as rapporteur in INTA
2021/06/14
EP - TOBÉ Tomas (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in DEVE
Documents
| Amendments | Dossier |
| 254 |
2021/2213(INI)
2022/01/06
INTA
50 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Welcomes the emphasis that the new Partnership Agreement between the EU and the members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS –Post-Cotonou Agreement) places in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and adhering to the Paris Climate Agreement, as overarching objectives of the agreement; calls on the parties to ensure that the Post-Cotonou Agreement and their trade agendas are powerful tools for advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its SDGs;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Regrets that the Post-Cotonou framework pays little attention to persistent dependence of many OACPS countries on commodities and raw materials and to the need to ensure that the prices payed for these products duly reflect the real social and environmental costs of production; calls on the EU and OACPS countries to draw lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and to rethink fundamentally their economies and focus on sustainable and responsible value chains and market systems that preserve the environment and serve society as a whole;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the EPAs between EU and African countries benefit intra-African trade and the African population; calls for clear commitments on trade and investment during the upcoming EU-AU summit in February 2022;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Reiterates that European companies have a responsibility for their value chains and urges the EU to live up to its commitments and urgently present an ambitious legislative proposal on mandatory human rights, social rights and environmental due diligence obligations for all companies operating in the EU internal market and to ensure that such proposal is based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights, applies to the whole value chain and includes provisions on access to justice;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Reiterates its call on the Commission to implement measures such as the prohibition of the importation of products related to severe human rights violations such as forced labour or worst forms of child labour; stresses the importance of including the objective of combating forced labour and child labour in TSD chapters of Union trade agreements;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Is deeply concerned about the fragile integration of OACPS countries and the detrimental impacts of the EPA’s for the survival of their agricultural producers, livestock keepers and fishermen; is worried with the high dependence of African states on food imports from the EU, particularly subsidised products that represent harmful competition for small-scale local agriculture and calls on the EU to put an end to these export subsidies, in line with its Policy Coherence for Development commitments; calls on the EU to ensure the Agreement and its implementing and supporting instruments respect the 2018 UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas; call upon the EU to support the creation of accountable funding mechanisms that support peoples’ effort to build food sovereignty, realise the human right to food, protect and restore ecosystems, increase agrobiodiversity, and address the climate emergency; recalls its view that stable investment and (wo)manpower for developing a resilient African food chain for regional circuits under African ownership could best contribute to increasing the health and wellbeing of African people;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the EU over the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the OACPS countries benefit from trade relations; calls
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the EU over the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the OACPS countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the Commission to improve EU market access for OACPS producers; calls on the Commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the OACPS countries; considers that trade policy should recognise and generously support OACPS countries that agree to accept the resettlement of asylum seekers from EU Member States on their territory;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Welcomes the conclusion of the new Partnership Agreement (Post Cotonou Agreement) between the European Union, and the members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (OACPS) States; underlines the important political, economic and cultural relationship between the EU and the OACPS; stresses that the EU contributes to economic growth in the OACPS countries, and the advancement of their position within the global trading system;
Amendment 20 #
2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the EU over the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the OACPS countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the Commission to improve EU market access for OACPS producers; calls on the Commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Expresses its concern for the growing inequalities and poverty emerging in the OACPS countries, and the need to address the root causes of this situation; recalls the need to review the economic policies promoted by international financial institutions, which have failed in the attempt to create a background for economic development, and regional as well as international competitiveness, commercial and trade opportunities and which, on the contrary, have increased dependencies and inequality; considers that EU OACPS countries trade should contribute to enable these countries to develop diversified economic structures dedicated to human development; stresses therefore that common goods and public sectors such as education, health and water must not be subject to privatization or liberalization;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Commission to support all activities related to the development of science, technology, research, innovation and digital transformation, which make a significant contribution to accelerating sustainable development and to support the OACPS countries in their determined efforts towards this process; insists that the implementation of the trade-related provisions of the new OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement must leave no one behind, contribute to stimulating and increasing strategic investment, create jobs, strengthen the role of the private sector and enhance economic and trade cooperation;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Highlights the commitments of the EU and OACPS on trade and sustainable development, the UN2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Paris Agreement; calls for close cooperation from the EU with OACPS partners to advance sustainable trade and investment relations in line with the goals of the EU’s trade policy review;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses the importance of trade as opposed to political conditionality guided by Western priorities, with a view to greater efficacy and sustainable development outcomes for all;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Recalls the importance of supporting smallholders farmers and the development of local and regional products and markets, avoiding promoting an exclusively export-oriented model of agriculture and strengthening circular economies 'structures and the intra- regional trade and commercial cooperation, that could contribute to prevent further deforestation and land grabbing processes;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Calls for the systematic inclusion of binding and enforceable mechanisms for the implementation of TSD chapters on human rights, labour and environmental standards in all currently negotiated EPAs and future Trade and Cooperation Agreements; reiterates the need of an in-depth analysis on the impact of EPAs and trade liberalization agreements in OACPS countries on local economies, on biodiversity loss, deforestation and land grabbing, and the need to review these agreements to be coherent with development policies and SDGs;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Welcomes the commitment of the parties on Art.83 of the Agreement to “undertake measures to tackle tax avoidance, tax evasion and other harmful tax practices”; calls the EU to support OACPS countries on combatting illicit financial flows, EU companies and multinationals tax evasion, to ensure taxes are paid where profits and real economic value is created, in order to stop base erosion and profit-shifting;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 e (new) 2e. Calls the EU to review export taxes restrictions and WTO +, TRIPS+ provisions in the current EPAs and future Trade and Cooperation Agreements with OACPS countries;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Calls on the EU to ensure that all its trade instruments targeting OACPS countries such as EPAs, GSP and Aid for Trade are mutually reinforcing and aligned with the Policy Coherence for Development principle;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recognises that
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recognises that the Western interpretation of sustainability has not been
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recognises that the Western interpretation of sustainability has been applied in the Post-Cotonou Agreement;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Recalls the Parliament’s commitment to the European Green Deal and welcomes trade initiatives that contribute towards achieving its objectives, including but not limited to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the upcoming legislative proposal on mandatory due diligence; insists that the Commission carefully monitor the impact of these initiatives on EU-OACPS trade and present accompanying measures to mitigate any short-term disruption; is convinced that in the long-term, these legislative initiatives will result in more resilient and sustainable global value chains, benefitting citizens and businesses in the EU and the OACPS;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. calls on the African and European authorities to fight illicit financial phenomena, among others capital flight, tax avoidance schemes and national income loss due to tariff reduction and which tantamount to twelve times the annual figure for ODA;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 a (new) Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Strongly stresses the important link between trade, inequalities, the eradication of poverty and support for sustainable development
Amendment 43 #
5. Strongly stresses the important link between trade, the eradication of poverty and support for sustainable development; stresses that the Post-Cotonou Agreement should effectively contribute to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs in order to strengthen and promote the sustainable development of the OACPS states; calls on the Commission to report on the trade and investment related aspects of the SDGs during implementation of the Post- Cotonou Agreement; strongly stresses the importance of taking into account the SDGs in the process of revision regarding EPAs; underlines the role of women in the economies and societies of the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to increase the participation of women in EU- OACPS trade and investment relations
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Strongly stresses the important link between trade, the eradication of poverty and support for sustainable development;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Strongly stresses the important link between trade, the eradication of poverty and support for sustainable development; underlines the role of women in the economies and societies of the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to increase the participation of women in EU- OACPS trade and investment relations
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes the expanded space for civil society in the Post-Cotonou Agreement, and calls for a structured and effective engagement of civil society actors in the implementation of the agreement, including on trade issues, as a key enabler of transparency, accountability, good governance and democratic rule; welcomes the strong parliamentary dimension of the Post- Cotonou Agreement, and commits to monitoring its implementation and that of the trade agenda with social rights, environmental protection and the United Nations SDGs at the centre of our concerns.
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. In view of the shrinking space for civil society, is concerned that the parties commit to strengthening the effective participation of civil society only “where appropriate” and calls on the EU to promote the establishment of institutional and operational structures and mechanisms for civil society systematic participation through a transparent, open dialogue and consultation process with EU and OACPS countries civil society actors; calls on the Commission to submit concrete proposals within 6 months after the 2022 EU-Africa Summit.
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Stresses that our mutual relationship should be based on common values and economic relations must to develop on a partnership basis; underlines that our common goal is to ensure stability and prosperity, that will guarantee sustainable economic and social growth;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Highlights that it is of the opinion that the Post-Cotonou Agreement can contribute to the trade and investment policy objectives of the EU and OACPS countries and recommends its consent;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 b (new) -1b. Underlines that the Post-Cotonou Agreement will not change trading arrangements between the EU and the OACPS countries, whose partnership will continue to be based on separate trade agreements and instruments, notably the regional EPAs and the Generalised System of Preferences scheme; welcomes that the essential elements of the Post- Cotonou Agreement in the area of human rights, democratic principles and rule of law apply to all EPAs; expects all EU trade agreements and instruments with OACPS countries, such as, amongst others, the review of the EPAs, Aid for Trade, and technical support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to reinforce the social, sustainable and green trade dimensions;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Insists that the Post-Cotonou Agreement should be concluded as a mixed agreement, with the European Union and its Member States and the 79 countries of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States being parties to the Agreement;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the statement of the UN Economic Commission for Africa indicating that it believes the
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
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2024/02/05
DEVE
204 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to Article 208(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular its statement that the ‘Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’,
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to Article 208(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular its statement that the ‘Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Global Gateway strategy aims to increase the EU’s
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Global Gateway strategy aims to increase the EU’s
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward; calls on the EU and OACPS member countries to back the roadmap for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet, in particular in the fight against poverty and regarding climate change adaptation;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward; calls on the EU and OACPS member countries to back the roadmap for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet, in particular in the fight against poverty and regarding climate change adaptation;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward and accelerating progress on SDG 17, partnerships for the goals;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward and accelerating progress on SDG 17, partnerships for the goals;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward, promoting peace and development;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward, promoting peace and development;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Strongly welcomes the long- awaited signature of the Samoa Agreement; encourages all ACP countries to sign the agreement, as a failure to do so will notably undermine the capacity of the European Investment Bank to deliver on Global Gateway projects in these countries;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Strongly welcomes the long- awaited signature of the Samoa Agreement; encourages all ACP countries to sign the agreement, as a failure to do so will notably undermine the capacity of the European Investment Bank to deliver on Global Gateway projects in these countries;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing g
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing g
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical instability and competition and unprecedented global challenges, such as addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, fighting against hunger and for food sovereignty and eradicating poverty ;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical instability and competition and unprecedented global challenges, such as addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, fighting against hunger and for food sovereignty and eradicating poverty ;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical instability and competition and unprecedented global challenges, the multiplication of conflicts and the impact of climate change;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical instability and competition and unprecedented global challenges, the multiplication of conflicts and the impact of climate change;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical instability and competition and unprecedented global challenges; reiterates its concern that the EU is losing influence and visibility to alternative offers made by China and Russia; stresses the importance for the EU to reinforce its status as a reliable ally in development cooperation and to demonstrate that the international rules- based system can meet contemporary challenges; underlines the importance of the new Agreement in this context;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Call for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the agreement, as there is an urgent need to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical instability and competition and unprecedented global challenges; reiterates its concern that the EU is losing influence and visibility to alternative offers made by China and Russia; stresses the importance for the EU to reinforce its status as a reliable ally in development cooperation and to demonstrate that the international rules- based system can meet contemporary challenges; underlines the importance of the new Agreement in this context;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Strongly supports the principles set down in the Foundation, notably that the parties shall pursue the objectives of the Agreement in a spirit of shared responsibility, solidarity, mutual respect and accountability; believes that this is well aligned with the EU’s aim to create partnerships of equals that generate mutually beneficial outcomes on common and intersecting interests and in accordance with shared values;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Strongly supports the principles set down in the Foundation, notably that the parties shall pursue the objectives of the Agreement in a spirit of shared responsibility, solidarity, mutual respect and accountability; believes that this is well aligned with the EU’s aim to create partnerships of equals that generate mutually beneficial outcomes on common and intersecting interests and in accordance with shared values;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls in particular for strict implementation of the provisions of the agreement on migration, particularly Articles 70 to 75 (Title VI, Part II), in addition to Annex 1, which relates to returns and readmissions;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls in particular for strict implementation of the provisions of the agreement on migration, particularly Articles 70 to 75 (Title VI, Part II), in addition to Annex 1, which relates to returns and readmissions;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of the parliamentary dimension and the political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of the parliamentary dimension and the political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine call for the forging of stronger alliances and more effective partnerships which deliver tangible results in order to better address emerging needs and global challenges by supporting early warning systems for a swift range of information and early actions in live-saving assistance;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine call for the forging of stronger alliances and more effective partnerships which deliver tangible results in order to better address emerging needs and global challenges by supporting early warning systems for a swift range of information and early actions in live-saving assistance;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership and calls for political dialogue to be used more effectively and systematically and in a proactive way in order to prevent political crises;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership and calls for political dialogue to be used more effectively and systematically and in a proactive way in order to prevent political crises;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership; considers it important that political dialogue develops on a level of full equality between countries, without imposing unilateral alignment with the positions of the EU on foreign and trade policies;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership; considers it important that political dialogue develops on a level of full equality between countries, without imposing unilateral alignment with the positions of the EU on foreign and trade policies;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership; stresses that political dialogue is based on a level of full equality between countries, without imposing unilateral alignment with the positions of the EU on external policies;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates the importance of political dialogue as an integral part of the partnership; stresses that political dialogue is based on a level of full equality between countries, without imposing unilateral alignment with the positions of the EU on external policies;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls for the provisions for responding to violations of the essential elements of the agreement to be used effectively; reiterates that it is necessary for the EU to take a more principled approach with regard to partner countries that are moving in the opposite direction when it comes to central values and principles;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls for the provisions for responding to violations of the essential elements of the agreement to be used effectively; reiterates that it is necessary for the EU to take a more principled approach with regard to partner countries that are moving in the opposite direction when it comes to central values and principles;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article dedicated to Policy Coherence in the agreement, which is needed to enhance the effectiveness of development activities covered by the Agreement; Strongly supports that the Parties reaffirm their determination to work towards poverty eradication, in line with Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article dedicated to Policy Coherence in the agreement, which is needed to enhance the effectiveness of development activities covered by the Agreement; Strongly supports that the Parties reaffirm their determination to work towards poverty eradication, in line with Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for coherence and synergies to be built between the regional protocols of the Samoa Agreement and the other policy frameworks governing EU relations with Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions; welcomes in this context that the regional protocol for Africa consistently refers to the African Union (AU); further believes that both the continental EU-AU approach and the EU-OACPS framework complement and reinforce each other; calls for close consultations given that the Commission has announced its intention to review the EU partnership with Africa in the first quarter of 2024;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for coherence and synergies to be built between the regional protocols of the Samoa Agreement and the other policy frameworks governing EU relations with Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions; welcomes in this context that the regional protocol for Africa consistently refers to the African Union (AU); further believes that both the continental EU-AU approach and the EU-OACPS framework complement and reinforce each other; calls for close consultations given that the Commission has announced its intention to review the EU partnership with Africa in the first quarter of 2024;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to turn to the outermost regions (ORs) and overseas countries and territories (OCTs) in order to strengthen relations and implement cooperation projects with OACPS member countries; calls for OR and OCT involvement in the regional cooperation processes and dialogue mechanisms provided for in the Samoa Agreement to be encouraged;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to turn to the outermost regions (ORs) and overseas countries and territories (OCTs) in order to strengthen relations and implement cooperation projects with OACPS member countries; calls for OR and OCT involvement in the regional cooperation processes and dialogue mechanisms provided for in the Samoa Agreement to be encouraged;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Believes that the six strategic joint priorities identified in the general part of the agreement remain extremely relevant despite the changing geopolitical context; stresses the importance to address these areas of challenges and opportunities in a joint approach;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Believes that the six strategic joint priorities identified in the general part of the agreement remain extremely relevant despite the changing geopolitical context; stresses the importance to address these areas of challenges and opportunities in a joint approach;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance, notably when considering the declining trend for democracy and governance in the world and the persistent threats to human rights globally; reiterates in this context that the EU’s external democracy action must adjust to a new geopolitical reality marked by competing governance models in order to better prevent and respond to democratic backsliding; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; regrets, however, the fact that the agreement fails to mention explicitly that discrimination could be based on sexual orientation;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance, notably when considering the declining trend for democracy and governance in the world and the persistent threats to human rights globally; reiterates in this context that the EU’s external democracy action must adjust to a new geopolitical reality marked by competing governance models in order to better prevent and respond to democratic backsliding; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; regrets, however, the fact that the agreement fails to mention explicitly that discrimination could be based on sexual orientation;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; re
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; re
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, which worsened food crisis in the world, call for the forging of stronger alliances and more effective partnerships which deliver tangible results in order to better address emerging needs and global challenges;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, which worsened food crisis in the world, call for the forging of stronger alliances and more effective partnerships which deliver tangible results in order to better address emerging needs and global challenges;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; regrets, however, the fact that the agreement fails to mention explicitly that discrimination could be based on sexual orientation or on gender identity;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; regrets, however, the fact that the agreement fails to mention explicitly that discrimination could be based on sexual orientation or on gender identity;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; regrets, however, the fact that the agreement fails to mention explicitly that discrimination could be based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the commitment to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance; further welcomes the commitment to promote universal human rights without discrimination based on any grounds; regrets, however, the fact that the agreement fails to mention explicitly that discrimination could be based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Insists on the need to give greater prominence to the human and social development aspects of the agreement; believes that priority should be given to promote social and environmental justice, in eradicating poverty, in addressing social exclusion and inequality, promote gender equality, climate change mitigation and adaptation, fight against hunger and food sovereignty;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Insists on the need to give greater prominence to the human and social development aspects of the agreement; believes that priority should be given to promote social and environmental justice, in eradicating poverty, in addressing social exclusion and inequality, promote gender equality, climate change mitigation and adaptation, fight against hunger and food sovereignty;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Insists on the need to give greater prominence to the human and social development aspects of the agreement, including to improve access to quality education and vocational training, in order to enable ACP countries to unlock the human capital potential of their young people and to boost human development, economic growth and employment in their countries;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Insists on the need to give greater prominence to the human and social development aspects of the agreement, including to improve access to quality education and vocational training, in order to enable ACP countries to unlock the human capital potential of their young people and to boost human development, economic growth and employment in their countries;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Insists on the need to give greater prominence to the human and social development aspects of the agreement and the need to improve resources for humanitarian aid and to guarantee effective channels of access to its implementation;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Insists on the need to give greater prominence to the human and social development aspects of the agreement and the need to improve resources for humanitarian aid and to guarantee effective channels of access to its implementation;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for the swift operationalisation of the ‘EU Global Health Strategy’ in ACP countries, in order to strengthen national health systems, prevent and combat current and future health threats, including pandemics, and to strengthen cooperation on health in multilateral fora; welcomes efforts such as the Team Europe initiative on Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies in Africa and the EU and Latin America and Caribbean manufacturing and health partnership;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for the swift operationalisation of the ‘EU Global Health Strategy’ in ACP countries, in order to strengthen national health systems, prevent and combat current and future health threats, including pandemics, and to strengthen cooperation on health in multilateral fora; welcomes efforts such as the Team Europe initiative on Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies in Africa and the EU and Latin America and Caribbean manufacturing and health partnership;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for the swift operationalisation of the ‘EU Global Health Strategy’ in ACP countries, especially regarding the transfer of technology and skills to boost the manufacturing of vaccines in ACP countries;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for the swift operationalisation of the ‘EU Global Health Strategy’ in ACP countries, especially regarding the transfer of technology and skills to boost the manufacturing of vaccines in ACP countries;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for the swift operationalisation of the ‘EU Global Health Strategy’ in ACP countries; recalls that the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health affirms the right of developing countries to use the flexibility provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights to protect public health and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all; urges the EU to support third countries, in particular LDCs, in the effective implementation of flexibilities for the protection of public health provided for in TRIPs agreements, such as compulsory licencing and parallel import, in order to remedy abusive use of IP protections that lead to monopolistic positions of patent holders; recalls that ecological restoration is critical for the implementation of the ‘One Health’ approach;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for the swift operationalisation of the ‘EU Global Health Strategy’ in ACP countries; recalls that the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health affirms the right of developing countries to use the flexibility provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights to protect public health and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all; urges the EU to support third countries, in particular LDCs, in the effective implementation of flexibilities for the protection of public health provided for in TRIPs agreements, such as compulsory licencing and parallel import, in order to remedy abusive use of IP protections that lead to monopolistic positions of patent holders; recalls that ecological restoration is critical for the implementation of the ‘One Health’ approach;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger, which have been particularly exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; reiterates that EU support in this area should contribute to the building of sustainable agri-food systems with a focus on small scale farmers as they play a crucial role in food security in many ACP countries;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger, which have been particularly exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; reiterates that EU support in this area should contribute to the building of sustainable agri-food systems with a focus on small scale farmers as they play a crucial role in food security in many ACP countries;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; points out that the food supply for big agglomerations and more food security can only be provided by agricultures on industrial scale and should be therefore given attention by the EU accordingly;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; points out that the food supply for big agglomerations and more food security can only be provided by agricultures on industrial scale and should be therefore given attention by the EU accordingly;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; highlights that the implementation of these provisions should be country-driven, needs-based and context appropriate as food systems are very diverse;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; highlights that the implementation of these provisions should be country-driven, needs-based and context appropriate as food systems are very diverse;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; is worried with the high dependence of African states on food imports from the EU, particularly subsidised products that represent harmful competition for small-scale local agriculture and calls on the EU to put an end to these export subsidies, in line with its Policy Coherence for Development commitments; stresses the necessity to securing access to land for smallholder farmers who have a crucial role in protecting natural resources and making the agro-ecological transition;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; is worried with the high dependence of African states on food imports from the EU, particularly subsidised products that represent harmful competition for small-scale local agriculture and calls on the EU to put an end to these export subsidies, in line with its Policy Coherence for Development commitments; stresses the necessity to securing access to land for smallholder farmers who have a crucial role in protecting natural resources and making the agro-ecological transition;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; Stresses that trade liberalization could have an impact on deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss as well as on food production and access to food. Believes that EU trade and investment policy towards OCAPS countries should be based on a commercial policy that favours the defence of forests and biodiversity, the development of local agriculture and local producers and farmers, to promote a full food sovereignty and to reduce the phenomenon of land grabbing and deforestation for agricultural export use;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that particular attention should be paid to the provisions on food security and improved nutrition, given the global rise in food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger; Stresses that trade liberalization could have an impact on deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss as well as on food production and access to food. Believes that EU trade and investment policy towards OCAPS countries should be based on a commercial policy that favours the defence of forests and biodiversity, the development of local agriculture and local producers and farmers, to promote a full food sovereignty and to reduce the phenomenon of land grabbing and deforestation for agricultural export use;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article on youth and recalls that the active participation of young people in policies affecting them should be strongly encouraged; underlines that children are the most exposed to violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect; urges to strengthen the efforts and cooperation aimed at protecting children’s basic rights, well- being, and ensuring access to education and justice;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article on youth and recalls that the active participation of young people in policies affecting them should be strongly encouraged; underlines that children are the most exposed to violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect; urges to strengthen the efforts and cooperation aimed at protecting children’s basic rights, well- being, and ensuring access to education and justice;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article on youth and recalls that the active participation of young people in policies affecting them should be strongly encouraged; underlines in this respect the importance of seizing the opportunities offered by the Youth Action Plan in External Action to enhance meaningful youth participation and empowerment in the EU’s external action policies;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article on youth and recalls that the active participation of young people in policies affecting them should be strongly encouraged; underlines in this respect the importance of seizing the opportunities offered by the Youth Action Plan in External Action to enhance meaningful youth participation and empowerment in the EU’s external action policies;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article on youth and recalls that the active participation of young people in policies affecting them should be strongly encouraged; Recalls the need to recognise and promote the multiple roles and contributions of civil society organisations and therefore the need to involve them at all levels of the implementation of the agreement;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific article on youth and recalls that the active participation of young people in policies affecting them should be strongly encouraged; Recalls the need to recognise and promote the multiple roles and contributions of civil society organisations and therefore the need to involve them at all levels of the implementation of the agreement;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change, and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine call for the forging of stronger alliances and more effective partnerships which deliver tangible results in order to better address emerging needs and global challenges;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the multiplication of crises such as the global consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change, and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine call for the forging of stronger alliances and more effective partnerships which deliver tangible results in order to better address emerging needs and global challenges;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development; supports the commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), reiterates the importance of maintaining and strengthening gender- sensitive development cooperation programmes in order to achieve the commitments set out in the agreement, in particular to combat all forms of sexual and gender-based violence, such as female genital mutilation, and to ensure greater inclusion of women and girls in public life in ACP countries;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development; supports the commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), reiterates the importance of maintaining and strengthening gender- sensitive development cooperation programmes in order to achieve the commitments set out in the agreement, in particular to combat all forms of sexual and gender-based violence, such as female genital mutilation, and to ensure greater inclusion of women and girls in public life in ACP countries;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development; supports the commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), in the context of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the outcomes of their review conference, in line with SDG5;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the fact that gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are recognised as key drivers for sustainable development; supports the commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), in the context of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the outcomes of their review conference, in line with SDG5;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Supports the objective to
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Supports the objective to
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Supports the objective to mobilise investment, support trade and foster private sector development, with a view to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth and creating decent jobs for all;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Supports the objective to mobilise investment, support trade and foster private sector development, with a view to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth and creating decent jobs for all;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Supports the objective to mobilise investment
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Supports the objective to mobilise investment
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Strongly supports the objective to mobilise investment, support trade and foster private sector development, with a view to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth and creating decent jobs for all; stresses, in this context, that a strong link will have to be established between the agreement and the Global Gateway initiative; welcomes the EU-LAC Global Gateway Agenda and the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package; stresses that massive investments are required in both hard and soft infrastructure in ACP countries, from digital, transport and energy networks, to health, education and food systems; supports the Global Gateway initiative as a response to this, aiming to provide a viable and attractive alternative for partner countries that delivers lasting benefits for local communities;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Strongly supports the objective to mobilise investment, support trade and foster private sector development, with a view to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth and creating decent jobs for all; stresses, in this context, that a strong link will have to be established between the agreement and the Global Gateway initiative; welcomes the EU-LAC Global Gateway Agenda and the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package; stresses that massive investments are required in both hard and soft infrastructure in ACP countries, from digital, transport and energy networks, to health, education and food systems; supports the Global Gateway initiative as a response to this, aiming to provide a viable and attractive alternative for partner countries that delivers lasting benefits for local communities;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Recognises the importance of private sector development for economic transformation and job creation with the EU and ACP countries committing to the promotion of public-private dialogue and paying special attention to the growth and improved competitiveness of micro, small and medium-size-enterprises; welcomes that the EU and OACPS agree to support policies for the development of entrepreneurship among youth and women in the context of their economic empowerment and the promotion of inclusive development; strongly supports this, as cooperation in these areas will be crucial in order to reduce poverty and create prosperity;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Recognises the importance of private sector development for economic transformation and job creation with the EU and ACP countries committing to the promotion of public-private dialogue and paying special attention to the growth and improved competitiveness of micro, small and medium-size-enterprises; welcomes that the EU and OACPS agree to support policies for the development of entrepreneurship among youth and women in the context of their economic empowerment and the promotion of inclusive development; strongly supports this, as cooperation in these areas will be crucial in order to reduce poverty and create prosperity;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Asks to establish a strong link between the agreement and the Global Gateway initiative, establishing the participation of local civil society both in the selection and implementation phase of the investment projects under the Global Gateway initiative;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Asks to establish a strong link between the agreement and the Global Gateway initiative, establishing the participation of local civil society both in the selection and implementation phase of the investment projects under the Global Gateway initiative;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that the Samoa Agreement
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that the Samoa Agreement
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that the Samoa Agreement
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that the Samoa Agreement
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the long-standing partnership between the EU and the ACP countries is of great importance given the number of countries it unites and the greater role it could play in the multilateral system, which is currently under strain; whereas this partnership agreement brings together more than half of the UN member states;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the long-standing partnership between the EU and the ACP countries is of great importance given the number of countries it unites and the greater role it could play in the multilateral system, which is currently under strain; whereas this partnership agreement brings together more than half of the UN member states;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that the Samoa Agreement can contribute positively to the trade and investment policy objectives of the EU and OCAPS countries; underlines that the Samoa Agreement will not change trading arrangements between the EU and OACPS countries, whose partnership will continue to be based on separate trade agreements and instruments, notably the regional economic partnership agreements (EPAs) and the generalised system of preferences scheme (GSP); calls on the Commission to ensure that all its trade instruments targeting OACPS countries such as EPAs, the GSP and Aid for Trade are mutually reinforcing and aligned with the policy coherence for development principle; welcomes the aim of the Agreement to support the integration of ACP countries into the global economy; insists that the implementation of the trade related provisions of the new Partnership Agreement must contribute to stimulating and increasing strategic investment, create jobs, strengthen the role of the private sector and enhance economic and trade cooperation, while leaving no one behind; stresses that the Agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties in order to ensure an equal and mutually beneficial partnership; strongly underlines the link between trade, the eradication of poverty, the fight against inequalities and support for sustainable development, provided that adequate institutions are set up; calls on the Commission to uphold the political, financial, technical and policy assistance provided to OACPS countries according to their assessed needs, namely to its African partners for the smooth implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, in view of promoting intra-African trade;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that the Samoa Agreement can contribute positively to the trade and investment policy objectives of the EU and OCAPS countries; underlines that the Samoa Agreement will not change trading arrangements between the EU and OACPS countries, whose partnership will continue to be based on separate trade agreements and instruments, notably the regional economic partnership agreements (EPAs) and the generalised system of preferences scheme (GSP); calls on the Commission to ensure that all its trade instruments targeting OACPS countries such as EPAs, the GSP and Aid for Trade are mutually reinforcing and aligned with the policy coherence for development principle; welcomes the aim of the Agreement to support the integration of ACP countries into the global economy; insists that the implementation of the trade related provisions of the new Partnership Agreement must contribute to stimulating and increasing strategic investment, create jobs, strengthen the role of the private sector and enhance economic and trade cooperation, while leaving no one behind; stresses that the Agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties in order to ensure an equal and mutually beneficial partnership; strongly underlines the link between trade, the eradication of poverty, the fight against inequalities and support for sustainable development, provided that adequate institutions are set up; calls on the Commission to uphold the political, financial, technical and policy assistance provided to OACPS countries according to their assessed needs, namely to its African partners for the smooth implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, in view of promoting intra-African trade;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the commitment to cooperate in order to strengthen energy security and increase access to energy in ACP countries, accelerating progress on SDG 7; stresses notably the need to support African partner countries by harnessing the continent’s great untapped renewable energy potential, which will not only boost economic growth, job creation and social development, but also significantly increase the global share of renewables; welcomes the inclusion of a specific article dedicated to energy in the Africa Regional Protocol; welcomes further that the energy sector is identified as one of the investments priorities of the Global Gateway initiative;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the commitment to cooperate in order to strengthen energy security and increase access to energy in ACP countries, accelerating progress on SDG 7; stresses notably the need to support African partner countries by harnessing the continent’s great untapped renewable energy potential, which will not only boost economic growth, job creation and social development, but also significantly increase the global share of renewables; welcomes the inclusion of a specific article dedicated to energy in the Africa Regional Protocol; welcomes further that the energy sector is identified as one of the investments priorities of the Global Gateway initiative;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the commitment to cooperate in order to strengthen energy security and increase access to energy in ACP countries and calls to be in line with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and the right of local communities and indigenous peoples of free, prior, and informed consent;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the commitment to cooperate in order to strengthen energy security and increase access to energy in ACP countries and calls to be in line with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and the right of local communities and indigenous peoples of free, prior, and informed consent;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the commitment to cooperate in order to strengthen energy security and increase access to energy in ACP countries, prioritising clean energy;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the commitment to cooperate in order to strengthen energy security and increase access to energy in ACP countries, prioritising clean energy;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Stresses that the agreement must contribute fully to the electrification of developing countries in order to ensure that people’s basic needs are met and productive activities are established;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Stresses that the agreement must contribute fully to the electrification of developing countries in order to ensure that people’s basic needs are met and productive activities are established;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, especially by strengthening cooperation on resilience in the face of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change and contributing to the Loss and Damage Fund; highlights the conclusions of the IPCC 2022 report according to which global warming will progressively weaken soil health and ecosystem services, undermining food productivity in many regions on land and in the oceans;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, especially by strengthening cooperation on resilience in the face of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change and contributing to the Loss and Damage Fund; highlights the conclusions of the IPCC 2022 report according to which global warming will progressively weaken soil health and ecosystem services, undermining food productivity in many regions on land and in the oceans;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change; welcomes that the Samoa Agreement, in contrast to the Cotonou Agreement, includes much more detailed provisions on environmental sustainability and climate change; notes that provisions on environmental sustainability, oceans, seas and marine resources, as well as climate change and natural disasters, are covered both in the Foundation part and the three regional protocols;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change; welcomes that the Samoa Agreement, in contrast to the Cotonou Agreement, includes much more detailed provisions on environmental sustainability and climate change; notes that provisions on environmental sustainability, oceans, seas and marine resources, as well as climate change and natural disasters, are covered both in the Foundation part and the three regional protocols;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change especially by strengthening cooperation on resilience in the face of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change especially by strengthening cooperation on resilience in the face of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Calls on the EU and OACPS member countries to support cooperation projects designed to address shared challenges; highlights in particular the Great Green Wall project in Africa and the Blue Belt initiative for a global network for cooperation on protected marine areas and ocean governance;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Calls on the EU and OACPS member countries to support cooperation projects designed to address shared challenges; highlights in particular the Great Green Wall project in Africa and the Blue Belt initiative for a global network for cooperation on protected marine areas and ocean governance;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU and ACP countries must pursue a strengthened partnership between equals in order to generate mutually beneficial outcomes on common and intersecting interests and in a spirit of shared responsibility, solidarity, reciprocity, mutual respect and accountability;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU and ACP countries must pursue a strengthened partnership between equals in order to generate mutually beneficial outcomes on common and intersecting interests and in a spirit of shared responsibility, solidarity, reciprocity, mutual respect and accountability;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19 a. Welcomes the recognition by both parties of the essential role of the ocean for life on earth, sustainable development and food security, and their commitment to promote a blue economy and a systemic, integrated and ambitious international ocean governance, notably in the context of ongoing global negotiations;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19 a. Welcomes the recognition by both parties of the essential role of the ocean for life on earth, sustainable development and food security, and their commitment to promote a blue economy and a systemic, integrated and ambitious international ocean governance, notably in the context of ongoing global negotiations;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19 a. Calls for an integrated approach to conflicts and crisis linking humanitarian, development, peace and security efforts at all stages of a conflict cycle; insists to address human security more holistically and to include all economic, social, environmental and political factors in conflict analysis;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19 a. Calls for an integrated approach to conflicts and crisis linking humanitarian, development, peace and security efforts at all stages of a conflict cycle; insists to address human security more holistically and to include all economic, social, environmental and political factors in conflict analysis;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 b (new) 19 b. Insists on the importance of stepping up cooperation between the EU and OACPS countries on key growing challenges related to seabed mining, marine pollution (microplastics, pollution from military munitions at sea etc.), illegal fishing, the transition towards a more sustainable management of fisheries resources and the decarbonisation of maritime transport;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 b (new) 19 b. Insists on the importance of stepping up cooperation between the EU and OACPS countries on key growing challenges related to seabed mining, marine pollution (microplastics, pollution from military munitions at sea etc.), illegal fishing, the transition towards a more sustainable management of fisheries resources and the decarbonisation of maritime transport;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility, including addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements,
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility, including addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements,
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility, including addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements,
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility, including addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements,
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility, including addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements, as well as to facilitate legal pathways for migration, in full respect of international law and in accordance with the Parties' respective competences, as well as being in line with the objectives of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe (NDICI-GE Regulation);
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Recognises the need to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility, including addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements, as well as to facilitate legal pathways for migration, in full respect of international law and in accordance with the Parties' respective competences, as well as being in line with the objectives of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe (NDICI-GE Regulation);
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Welcomes that cooperation on peace and security is expected to be scaled up under the new Agreement as it is clearly an area of mutual interest; insists on the importance of implementing properly the humanitarian-development- peace nexus approach across all crisis affected and fragile ACP countries; recalls, in this context, the need for clear policy orientations in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas, while ensuring that the distinct legal character and principles of humanitarian aid are respected; reiterates that there cannot be sustainable development without peace and security, and without inclusive development there cannot be sustainable peace and security;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Welcomes that cooperation on peace and security is expected to be scaled up under the new Agreement as it is clearly an area of mutual interest; insists on the importance of implementing properly the humanitarian-development- peace nexus approach across all crisis affected and fragile ACP countries; recalls, in this context, the need for clear policy orientations in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas, while ensuring that the distinct legal character and principles of humanitarian aid are respected; reiterates that there cannot be sustainable development without peace and security, and without inclusive development there cannot be sustainable peace and security;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU and ACP countries must pursue a strengthened partnership in order to generate mutually beneficial outcomes on common and intersecting interests and in a spirit of shared responsibility, co-creation, solidarity, reciprocity, mutual respect and accountability;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU and ACP countries must pursue a strengthened partnership in order to generate mutually beneficial outcomes on common and intersecting interests and in a spirit of shared responsibility, co-creation, solidarity, reciprocity, mutual respect and accountability;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Stresses that benefiting from EU development cooperation, as well as from the EU’s Generalised System of Preferences, must be made conditional on effective cooperation on the part of beneficiary countries as regards returns and readmissions;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Stresses that benefiting from EU development cooperation, as well as from the EU’s Generalised System of Preferences, must be made conditional on effective cooperation on the part of beneficiary countries as regards returns and readmissions;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Calls for progress towards a definition of climate refugees, and for the creation and strengthening of protection tools and mechanisms for people forced to migrate internally and internationally due to the consequences of climate change;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Calls for progress towards a definition of climate refugees, and for the creation and strengthening of protection tools and mechanisms for people forced to migrate internally and internationally due to the consequences of climate change;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Takes note of the strengthened provisions on migration in the Samoa Agreement, but stresses that the efficiency and effectiveness of those provisions will depend in part on the ability to apply negative conditionality with regard to development cooperation;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Takes note of the strengthened provisions on migration in the Samoa Agreement, but stresses that the efficiency and effectiveness of those provisions will depend in part on the ability to apply negative conditionality with regard to development cooperation;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Warns of the brain drain impact on the development of vulnerable countries, for example in the medical sector in sub-Saharan Africa;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Warns of the brain drain impact on the development of vulnerable countries, for example in the medical sector in sub-Saharan Africa;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Welcomes the budgetisation of the European Development Fund (EDF) in the Union’s budget implemented as of 2021, which was a long-standing demand from the European Parliament; considers that it allows for a better democratic scrutiny and for enhanced accountability and visibility of EU development financing;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Welcomes the budgetisation of the European Development Fund (EDF) in the Union’s budget implemented as of 2021, which was a long-standing demand from the European Parliament; considers that it allows for a better democratic scrutiny and for enhanced accountability and visibility of EU development financing;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors, and points out that development funding cannot be limited to official development assistance alone, but should involve in particular the private sector and direct money transfers by emigrants and diaspora communities (‘remittances’);
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors, and points out that development funding cannot be limited to official development assistance alone, but should involve in particular the private sector and direct money transfers by emigrants and diaspora communities (‘remittances’);
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors; recalls that according to various studies, there is very weak evidence of the development impacts of blending mechanisms, which are pointing out for their lack of transparency and accountability;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors; recalls that according to various studies, there is very weak evidence of the development impacts of blending mechanisms, which are pointing out for their lack of transparency and accountability;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors; Recalls that according to recent studies, there is very weak evidence of the benefits of blending finance in supporting development, especially in less developed countries;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors; Recalls that according to recent studies, there is very weak evidence of the benefits of blending finance in supporting development, especially in less developed countries;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors; recognises the important role of the private sector in generating financing for development;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors; recognises the important role of the private sector in generating financing for development;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors, following the triple nexus approach;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of ensuring development effectiveness and results; believes that the implementation of the agreement requires substantial and sustainable mobilisation of financial resources; welcomes, therefore, the recognition that the means of cooperation should be diversified, encompassing a range of policies and instruments from all available sources and actors, following the triple nexus approach;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Global Gateway
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Global Gateway
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Recalls that the mobilisation of domestic resources through taxation is one of the most important sources of revenue for financing sustainable development; urges the EU and the OACPS to show strong political will and determination in combating illicit financial flows,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Recalls that the mobilisation of domestic resources through taxation is one of the most important sources of revenue for financing sustainable development; urges the EU and the OACPS to show strong political will and determination in combating illicit financial flows,
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Recalls that the mobilisation of domestic resources through taxation is one of the most important sources of revenue for financing sustainable development; urges the EU and the OACPS to show strong political will and determination in combating illicit financial flows, tax evasion and corruption; stresses the importance of supporting ACP partner countries efforts to build robust domestic resource mobilisation systems, in order to secure increased domestic funding for development and unlock the potential of ACP countries economic development; recognises that corruption in public finance management is an obstacle to domestic resource mobilisation; supports therefore the Council conclusions of 4 May 2023 on corruption as an obstacle to development;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Recalls that the mobilisation of domestic resources through taxation is one of the most important sources of revenue for financing sustainable development; urges the EU and the OACPS to show strong political will and determination in combating illicit financial flows, tax evasion and corruption; stresses the importance of supporting ACP partner countries efforts to build robust domestic resource mobilisation systems, in order to secure increased domestic funding for development and unlock the potential of ACP countries economic development; recognises that corruption in public finance management is an obstacle to domestic resource mobilisation; supports therefore the Council conclusions of 4 May 2023 on corruption as an obstacle to development;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Notes that ‘the share of government revenue in national wealth, as measured by the tax-to-GDP ratio, was 16.6 % in Africa, compared to 21 % in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific, 22.7 % in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 33.4 % for OECD countries’ in 2019 and that there is an urgent need for developing countries, especially the least developed among them, to improve tax collection; 0 a _________________ 0 a 'Mobiliser les recettes fiscales en Afrique, un enjeu central pour le développement', Suzanne Bonmartel, Sébastien Markley, Arthur Minsat, Dossina Yeo, 'L'économie africaine 2023', CAIRN.
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Notes that ‘the share of government revenue in national wealth, as measured by the tax-to-GDP ratio, was 16.6 % in Africa, compared to 21 % in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific, 22.7 % in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 33.4 % for OECD countries’ in 2019 and that there is an urgent need for developing countries, especially the least developed among them, to improve tax collection; 0 a _________________ 0 a 'Mobiliser les recettes fiscales en Afrique, un enjeu central pour le développement', Suzanne Bonmartel, Sébastien Markley, Arthur Minsat, Dossina Yeo, 'L'économie africaine 2023', CAIRN.
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the commitment of the Parties to the Samoa Agreement to address debt and work towards debt sustainability, as this underpins the achievement of the SDGs, calls for the Agreement to be used as an opportunity to explore other types of climate finance in ACP countries, such as debt-for-climate action swaps;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the commitment of the Parties to the Samoa Agreement to address debt and work towards debt sustainability, as this underpins the achievement of the SDGs, calls for the Agreement to be used as an opportunity to explore other types of climate finance in ACP countries, such as debt-for-climate action swaps;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Is concerned that ‘about twenty countries’ in Africa are ‘regarded as overindebted or as becoming overindebted’ 1 a and that ‘in sub-Saharan Africa, public debt stood at 57 % of gross domestic product at the end of 2022, a level unseen since the early 2000s’, 1 b stresses that China, which is a major creditor to vulnerable countries, must bear its fair share of any global debt relief effort, and takes note, 1 c in this regard, of the payment deferrals and restructurings already granted; 1 d 1 e 1 f _________________ 1 a 'L’Afrique retombe dans le piège de la dette', Marie de Vergès, 'Le Monde', 18 June 2023 (via Factiva). 1 b See above. 1 c ‘G20: les États-Unis font pression sur la Chine pour alléger la dette des pays pauvres', 'La Tribune', 15 November 2022 (via Factiva). 1 d 'L’Ethiopie attend toujours une restructuration de sa dette', Noé Hochet- Bodin, 'Le Monde', 18 June 2023 (via Factiva). 1 e 'Accord trouvé pour une restructuration de la dette zambienne', Julien Peyron, 'Le Point', 22 June 2023. https://www.lepoint.fr/monde/exclusif- accord-trouve-pour-une-restructuration- de-la-dette-zambienne-22-06-2023- 2525836_24.php 1 f 'China holds at least 21 percent of African debt'; https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ 2021/02/26/pandemic-has-worsened- africas-debt-crisis-china-other-countries- are-stepping/
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Is concerned that ‘about twenty countries’ in Africa are ‘regarded as overindebted or as becoming overindebted’ 1 a and that ‘in sub-Saharan Africa, public debt stood at 57 % of gross domestic product at the end of 2022, a level unseen since the early 2000s’, 1 b stresses that China, which is a major creditor to vulnerable countries, must bear its fair share of any global debt relief effort, and takes note, 1 c in this regard, of the payment deferrals and restructurings already granted; 1 d 1 e 1 f _________________ 1 a 'L’Afrique retombe dans le piège de la dette', Marie de Vergès, 'Le Monde', 18 June 2023 (via Factiva). 1 b See above. 1 c ‘G20: les États-Unis font pression sur la Chine pour alléger la dette des pays pauvres', 'La Tribune', 15 November 2022 (via Factiva). 1 d 'L’Ethiopie attend toujours une restructuration de sa dette', Noé Hochet- Bodin, 'Le Monde', 18 June 2023 (via Factiva). 1 e 'Accord trouvé pour une restructuration de la dette zambienne', Julien Peyron, 'Le Point', 22 June 2023. https://www.lepoint.fr/monde/exclusif- accord-trouve-pour-une-restructuration- de-la-dette-zambienne-22-06-2023- 2525836_24.php 1 f 'China holds at least 21 percent of African debt'; https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ 2021/02/26/pandemic-has-worsened- africas-debt-crisis-china-other-countries- are-stepping/
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Calls for optimum management of the OACPS budget, in particular as regards operating expenditure, and for clarification of the controversy over the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels; 2 a _________________ 2 a 'EU sinks EUR 4M into non-existent renovation for OACPS’ Brussels HQ', Vince Chadwick, 'Devex', 22 December 2022.
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Calls for optimum management of the OACPS budget, in particular as regards operating expenditure, and for clarification of the controversy over the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels; 2 a _________________ 2 a 'EU sinks EUR 4M into non-existent renovation for OACPS’ Brussels HQ', Vince Chadwick, 'Devex', 22 December 2022.
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Stresses the importance of the parliamentary dimension in this agreement, as representatives of the civil society of four continents and aggregators of the diversity in a parliamentary assembly;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Stresses the importance of the parliamentary dimension in this agreement, as representatives of the civil society of four continents and aggregators of the diversity in a parliamentary assembly;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the commitment to promote a multi-stakeholder approach, enabling the active engagement of a wide variety of actors, including parliaments, local authorities, civil society
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the commitment to promote a multi-stakeholder approach, enabling the active engagement of a wide variety of actors, including parliaments, local authorities, civil society
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the commitment to promote a multi-stakeholder approach, enabling the active engagement of a wide variety of actors, including parliaments, local authorities, civil society, especially women and young people, and the private sector; calls for this commitment to be rapidly translated into practice, which will necessitate the creation of an open and transparent mechanism for structured consultation in order to ensure the effective participation of stakeholders;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the commitment to promote a multi-stakeholder approach, enabling the active engagement of a wide variety of actors, including parliaments, local authorities, civil society, especially women and young people, and the private sector; calls for this commitment to be rapidly translated into practice, which will necessitate the creation of an open and transparent mechanism for structured consultation in order to ensure the effective participation of stakeholders;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the commitment to promote a multi-stakeholder approach, enabling the active engagement of a wide variety of actors, including parliaments, local authorities, local civil society and the private sector; calls for this commitment to be rapidly translated into practice, which will necessitate the creation of an open and transparent mechanism for structured consultation in order to ensure the effective participation of stakeholders;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the commitment to promote a multi-stakeholder approach, enabling the active engagement of a wide variety of actors, including parliaments, local authorities, local civil society and the private sector; calls for this commitment to be rapidly translated into practice, which will necessitate the creation of an open and transparent mechanism for structured consultation in order to ensure the effective participation of stakeholders;
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