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2022/0252(NLE) EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Progress: Awaiting final decision

RoleCommitteeRapporteurShadows
Lead AFET KOVATCHEV Andrey (icon: EPP EPP) PICULA Tonino (icon: S&D S&D), PAET Urmas (icon: Renew Renew), SOLÉ Jordi (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), FOTYGA Anna (icon: ECR ECR)
Committee Opinion DEVE
Committee Opinion INTA
Committee Opinion ECON
Committee Opinion EMPL
Committee Opinion ENVI
Committee Opinion ITRE
Committee Opinion TRAN
Committee Opinion AGRI
Committee Opinion PECH
Committee Opinion CULT
Committee Opinion JURI
Committee Opinion LIBE
Committee Opinion FEMM
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 209-p1, TFEU 218-p6a

Events

2023/06/14
   EP - Text adopted by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Details

The European Parliament adopted by 552 votes to 36, with 24 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.

Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.

The PCA with Thailand was first initialled in March 2013, but its signature was suspended in 2014 following the military takeover of the country. In light of the political normalisation in Thailand in October 2019, the Council considered it appropriate for the EU to take steps to broaden its engagement with Thailand by preparing for the signature of the PCA in due course.

Negotiations on the agreement resumed on 13 July 2021 and were concluded at the end of the 7th round on 11 June 2022.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of policy areas, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education and agriculture.

Respect for democratic principles and human rights, on the one hand, and for the principle of the rule of law, on the other, underpins the internal and international policies of the parties and constitutes an essential element of the agreement.

Parliament also adopted a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision.

Documents
2023/06/14
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
2023/06/14
   EP - Decision by Parliament
2023/05/24
   EP - Vote in committee
2023/05/24
   EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
Details

The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the report by Andrey KOVATCHEV (EPP, BG) on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.

The committee responsible recommended that the European Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of policy areas, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education and agriculture.

Documents
2023/02/08
   EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2023/01/16
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2022/12/16
   EC - Legislative proposal published
Details

PURPOSE: to conclude, on behalf of the European Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act.

BACKGROUND: the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part, was signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date. It is now necessary to approve the Agreement on behalf of the Union.

CONTENT: this draft Council Decision seeks to approve, on behalf of the Union, the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.

The Agreement broadens considerably the scope for mutual engagement in several areas, including justice and home affairs as well as dialogue in the economic and trade domain. The Agreement strengthens the cooperation across a wide spectrum of policy fields, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, counter-terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education, agriculture, culture, etc.

Respect for democratic principles and human rights, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other relevant international human rights instruments applicable to the Parties, on the one hand, and for the principle of the rule of law on the other, underpins the internal and international policies of the Parties and constitutes an essential element of the Agreement.

Under the Agreement, the Parties:

- confirm their commitment to promoting sustainable development in all its dimensions, to cooperating in addressing challenges of climate change and globalisation, and to contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

- reaffirm their commitment to the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, adopted in 2005, and agree to strengthen cooperation with a view to further improving development performance;

- reaffirm their attachment to the principles of good governance and to the fight against corruption at all levels, notably taking into account their international obligations.

The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee that will monitor the development of the bilateral relationship between the Parties. The Agreement includes a non-execution clause that provides for the possibility of suspending the application of the Agreement in case of violation of essential elements.

Documents
2022/09/08
   EP - KOVATCHEV Andrey (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
2022/08/23
   EC - Document attached to the procedure
2022/08/23
   EP - Preparatory document
Details

PURPOSE: to conclude, on behalf of the European Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act.

BACKGROUND: in November 2004, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate individual Framework Agreements on Partnership and Cooperation (PCA) with Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei.

The PCA with Thailand was first initialled in March 2013 but it signature was put hold in 2014 following the military take-over in the country. In light of political normalisation in Thailand, in October 2019, the Council considered it appropriate for the EU to take steps towards broadening its engagement with Thailand by preparing for the timely signature of the PCA.

The negotiations on the Agreement were resumed on 13 July 2021 and were concluded following the 7th round on 11 June 2022.

CONTENT: this draft Council Decision seeks to approve, on behalf of the Union, the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.

The PCA broadens considerably the scope for mutual engagement in several areas, including justice and home affairs as well as dialogue in the economic and trade domain. The Agreement strengthens the cooperation across a wide spectrum of policy fields, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, counter-terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education, agriculture, culture, etc.

It also includes provisions to protect the EU’s financial interests.

On a political note, the PCA with Thailand marks an important step towards strengthening the EU’s role in South-East Asia, based on shared universal values such as democracy and human rights.

The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee that will monitor the development of the bilateral relationship between the Parties. It also includes a non-execution clause that provides for the possibility of suspending the application of the Agreement in case of violation of essential elements.

Documents

Votes

Accord de partenariat et de coopération UE-Thaïlande - A9-0191/2023 - Andrey Kovatchev - Projet de décision du Conseil #

2023/06/14 Outcome: +: 552, -: 36, 0: 24
DE IT PL ES FR RO NL SE CZ HU BE BG AT PT SK FI LT IE EL DK HR SI LV EE CY LU MT
Total
82
52
49
52
72
26
27
19
21
17
20
16
19
19
12
12
11
13
15
12
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
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149

Italy PPE

2

Hungary PPE

1

Finland PPE

2

Denmark PPE

For (1)

1

Estonia PPE

For (1)

1

Cyprus PPE

2

Luxembourg PPE

1
icon: S&D S&D
129

Czechia S&D

For (1)

1

Belgium S&D

2

Lithuania S&D

2

Greece S&D

1

Croatia S&D

2

Slovenia S&D

2

Latvia S&D

2

Estonia S&D

2

Cyprus S&D

2

Luxembourg S&D

For (1)

1
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90

Italy Renew

2

Sweden Renew

2

Hungary Renew

For (1)

1

Austria Renew

For (1)

1

Finland Renew

3

Lithuania Renew

1

Ireland Renew

2

Greece Renew

1

Croatia Renew

For (1)

1

Slovenia Renew

2

Latvia Renew

For (1)

1

Estonia Renew

3

Luxembourg Renew

For (1)

1
icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE
66

Italy Verts/ALE

3

Poland Verts/ALE

For (1)

1

Spain Verts/ALE

3

Romania Verts/ALE

1

Netherlands Verts/ALE

3

Sweden Verts/ALE

3

Czechia Verts/ALE

3

Belgium Verts/ALE

3

Austria Verts/ALE

3

Portugal Verts/ALE

1

Finland Verts/ALE

3

Lithuania Verts/ALE

2

Ireland Verts/ALE

2

Denmark Verts/ALE

For (1)

1

Luxembourg Verts/ALE

For (1)

1
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60

Romania ECR

1

Sweden ECR

2

Bulgaria ECR

2

Slovakia ECR

For (1)

1

Finland ECR

1

Lithuania ECR

1

Greece ECR

Abstain (1)

1

Croatia ECR

1

Latvia ECR

For (1)

1
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35

France NI

3

Netherlands NI

Against (1)

1

Belgium NI

For (1)

1

Slovakia NI

For (1)

1

Lithuania NI

1

Croatia NI

Abstain (1)

2

Latvia NI

Abstain (1)

1
icon: The Left The Left
36

Sweden The Left

For (1)

1

Czechia The Left

1

Belgium The Left

Abstain (1)

1

Portugal The Left

4

Finland The Left

For (1)

1

Ireland The Left

Abstain (2)

4

Denmark The Left

1

Cyprus The Left

2
icon: ID ID
47

Czechia ID

For (1)

Against (1)

2

Austria ID

3

Denmark ID

Against (1)

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History

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  • The European Parliament adopted by 552 votes to 36, with 24 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.
  • Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.
  • The PCA with Thailand was first initialled in March 2013, but its signature was suspended in 2014 following the military takeover of the country. In light of the political normalisation in Thailand in October 2019, the Council considered it appropriate for the EU to take steps to broaden its engagement with Thailand by preparing for the signature of the PCA in due course.
  • Negotiations on the agreement resumed on 13 July 2021 and were concluded at the end of the 7th round on 11 June 2022.
  • The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of policy areas, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education and agriculture.
  • Respect for democratic principles and human rights, on the one hand, and for the principle of the rule of law, on the other, underpins the internal and international policies of the parties and constitutes an essential element of the agreement.
  • Parliament also adopted a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision.
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  • The committee responsible recommended that the European Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.
  • The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of policy areas, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education and agriculture.
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  • PURPOSE: to conclude, on behalf of the European Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.
  • PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.
  • ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act.
  • BACKGROUND: the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part, was signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date. It is now necessary to approve the Agreement on behalf of the Union.
  • CONTENT: this draft Council Decision seeks to approve, on behalf of the Union, the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.
  • The Agreement broadens considerably the scope for mutual engagement in several areas, including justice and home affairs as well as dialogue in the economic and trade domain. The Agreement strengthens the cooperation across a wide spectrum of policy fields, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, counter-terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education, agriculture, culture, etc.
  • Respect for democratic principles and human rights, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other relevant international human rights instruments applicable to the Parties, on the one hand, and for the principle of the rule of law on the other, underpins the internal and international policies of the Parties and constitutes an essential element of the Agreement.
  • Under the Agreement, the Parties:
  • - confirm their commitment to promoting sustainable development in all its dimensions, to cooperating in addressing challenges of climate change and globalisation, and to contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
  • - reaffirm their commitment to the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, adopted in 2005, and agree to strengthen cooperation with a view to further improving development performance;
  • - reaffirm their attachment to the principles of good governance and to the fight against corruption at all levels, notably taking into account their international obligations.
  • The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee that will monitor the development of the bilateral relationship between the Parties. The Agreement includes a non-execution clause that provides for the possibility of suspending the application of the Agreement in case of violation of essential elements.
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  • PURPOSE: to conclude, on behalf of the European Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.
  • PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.
  • ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act.
  • BACKGROUND: in November 2004, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate individual Framework Agreements on Partnership and Cooperation (PCA) with Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei.
  • The PCA with Thailand was first initialled in March 2013 but it signature was put hold in 2014 following the military take-over in the country. In light of political normalisation in Thailand, in October 2019, the Council considered it appropriate for the EU to take steps towards broadening its engagement with Thailand by preparing for the timely signature of the PCA.
  • The negotiations on the Agreement were resumed on 13 July 2021 and were concluded following the 7th round on 11 June 2022.
  • CONTENT: this draft Council Decision seeks to approve, on behalf of the Union, the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Thailand, of the other part.
  • The PCA broadens considerably the scope for mutual engagement in several areas, including justice and home affairs as well as dialogue in the economic and trade domain. The Agreement strengthens the cooperation across a wide spectrum of policy fields, including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, counter-terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education, agriculture, culture, etc.
  • It also includes provisions to protect the EU’s financial interests.
  • On a political note, the PCA with Thailand marks an important step towards strengthening the EU’s role in South-East Asia, based on shared universal values such as democracy and human rights.
  • The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee that will monitor the development of the bilateral relationship between the Parties. It also includes a non-execution clause that provides for the possibility of suspending the application of the Agreement in case of violation of essential elements.