2023/2126(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to the Madrid Summit Declaration adopted by the NATO Heads of State and Government participating in the North Atlantic Council meeting on 29 June 2022,

Amendment 10 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)

– having regard to the US's European Deterrence Initiative, which helps boost the military readiness of European allies and deter Russian aggression;

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigoration of the multilateral rules-based international order, with the UN system and international law at its centre, the global strengthening of democracy and democratic values and the promotion of human rights, for addressing the malign influence and disinformation of authoritarian regimes, and for shaping the rules of the digital and technological future according to shared values, sustainable economic development and inclusive economic growth and jobs worldwide;

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigoration of the multilateral rules-based international order, with the UN system and international law at its centre; work together to protect multilateral institutions from the malign influence of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, and support the reform of the UN Human Rights Council

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigoration of the multilateral rules-based international order, with the UN system and international law at its centre; cooperate with the like- minded partners and other global partners on reform of the UN, including its Security Council;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 104 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship and its anchoring in our shared values for the rebuilding and reinvigoration of the multilateral rules-based international order, with the UN system and international law at its centre;

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for democracy, the rules-based international order and multilateralism; strive to reinforce the democratic structures that have secured prosperity and stability for decades for both sides of the Atlantic and also around the Globe; ensure the optimal functioning of our democracies so that we can together act with success against growing populist trends and other serious emerging threats to our viable systems; develop effective solutions to global problems that are having an impact on both our political, social and economic systems and organise bilateral consultative bodies to further cooperation in tackling with these challenges;

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in ~~the fight for democracy, the rules-based international order and multilateralism~~reinforcing inclusive forms of multilateral governance that are integral to the international rules-based system and the management of global commons, including the UN and its agencies, the WHO, WTO and NATO;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for democracy, the rules-based international order and multilateralism, in light of growing authoritarianism around the world;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)

– having regard to U.S. having invested over $35 billion USD since 2015 through the European Deterrence Initiative in supporting American troop deployments in Europe and assist capability development and military readiness in Europe;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for democracy, human rights, gender equality, rule of law, the rules-based international order and multilateralism;

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for democracy, the rules-based international order ~~and~~, multilateralism and the safeguarding of human rights;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the ~~fight for~~defence and advancement of democracy, the rules- based international order and multilateralism;

Amendment 113 #

David LEGA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for democracy, human rights, the rules-based international order and multilateralism;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) strengthen the transatlantic partnership in the fight for freedom and democracy, the rules-based international order and multilateralism;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) jointly promote with our partners in the US a convincing, durable and targeted democratic narrative, able to demonstrate that democracy delivers for individuals and societies across the globe and is capable of withstanding autocratic pressure and influence;

Amendment 116 #

Jean-Lin LACAPELLE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regimes; questions, nevertheless, why the US is being labelled as ‘like-minded’, especially in the field of human rights, given the US Government’s practices of arbitrarily detaining without trial, torturing and mistreating people, especially in Guantánamo Bay’s sadly famous prison;

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign hybrid interference from authoritarian regimes; underlines the importance of our continued strong democratic systems as the backbone of both our security and prosperity, as well as our ability to advocate for our values globally;

Amendment 118 #

Michael GAHLER, Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, David LEGA, Miriam LEXMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regimes; encourage further cooperation and exchanges between like-minded partners, in particular those who stand on the frontline defending democracy and freedom against authoritarian expansion.

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regimes; encourage further cooperation and exchanges between like-minded partners, in particular those who stand on the frontline defending democracy and freedom against authoritarian expansion.

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 c (new)

– having regard to the Transatlantic Defence Investment Cooperation (TADIC) formally commissioned in 2000 to address fragmentation of the security and defence industry within Europe and resolve the large differences of investment in defence capability, technology, export controls and technology transfer regimes among Member States;

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, ~~as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, huma~~particularly in rlight~~s and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regim~~ of recent meddling attempts in electoral processes;

Amendment 121 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reinforce the accountability and resilience of our democratic systems, in particular in the run-up to the elections next year on both sides, as well as enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law and combating disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regimes;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) Underlines the importance of enhanced transatlantic cooperation, notably through the Council; stresses the need for a more concrete transatlantic dialogue with joint resolutions and comprehensive exchanges on points of common interest in foreign affairs, security and defence policies;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) jointly condemn all forms of racism, hate and violence, as well as any discrimination based on gender, sex, race, class, caste, religion, disability, physical appearance or age and to take decisive steps to address systemic racism and entrenched inequalities;

Amendment 128 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) continue and enhance bilateral talks on technology with the aim to take the lead in developing international standards for emerging technologies, including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI), cyber-security and emerging technologies.

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) foster, in this regard, close cooperation in combating and countering disinformation and foreign interference from authoritarian regimes;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 d (new)

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

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

(eb) work on improving gender equality and women’s rights, but insists that increased efforts are needed, including on equal representation at all levels of political, societal and economic life, equal pay, labour force participation, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, among others;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

(eb) enhance transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on policies supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law;

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)

make joint progress on key foreign policy files, including on our respective relations with China, on Europe’s eastern and southern neighbourhood, on Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean as well as on the Indo-Pacific; points, in the context of the latter, to the dedicated US-EU Dialogue on security and defence and the Indo-Pacific to develop a closer and more ambitious cooperation;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

~~(f)~~ continue the full EU-US ~~(f)~~ coordination on effective international sanctions on Russia, Belarus and all those who facilitate Russia’s aggression in order to undermine Russia’s ability to continue the war and other aggressions against its neighbours and to prevent sanction circumvention; offer various incentives to and enhance cooperation with partner states around the world with the aim of consolidating the strongest oposition against the wars of aggression initiated by Russia and securing ongoing global cooperation on sanctions directed at Moscow and its few allies;

Amendment 134 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) continue the full EU-US coordination on effective international sanctions, especially on closing the remaining loopholes in the sanctions on energy resources, on Russia, Belarus and all those who facilitate Russia’s aggression in order to undermine Russia’s ability to continue the war and other aggressions against its neighbours and to prevent sanction circumvention;

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) continue the full EU-US coordination on effective international sanctions on Russia, Belarus and all those who facilitate, directly or in a covert manner, Russia’s aggression in order to undermine Russia’s ability to continue the war and other aggressions against its neighbours and to prevent sanction circumvention;

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) continue the full EU-US coordination on effective international sanctions on Russia, Belarus and all those who facilitate Russia’s aggression in order to undermine Russia’s ability to continue the war and other aggressions against its neighbours and to strongly increase efforts to prevent sanction circumvention;

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) continue the full EU-US coordination on effective international sanctions on Russia, Belarus and all those who facilitate and support Russia’s aggression in order to undermine Russia’s ability to continue the war and other aggressions against its neighbours, and to prevent sanction circumvention;

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) jointly mobilise international support for the peace formula presented by Ukraine while pushing for the creation of a special international tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine perpetrated by the political and military leadership of the Russian Federation and its allies;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) harmonize sanctions lists under the US and EU Magnitsky sanctions mechanisms and cooperate in encouraging other like-minded countries to adopt similar sanctions regimes for human rights abuses and corruption;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 e (new)

– having regard to the threat of domestic and foreign terrorism, primarily from groups such as ISIS and its affiliates;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) continue comprehensive EU-US- Ukraine coordination of efforts to achieve full confiscation of the frozen Russian assets and their use for reconstruction of Ukraine;

Amendment 141 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) ensure that the joint commitment to support Ukraine remains an anchor of transatlantic cooperation regardless of the election results on both side of the Atlantic;

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)

(fb) continue close EU-US-Ukraine coordination to establish the International Special Tribunal for the crime of war aggression;

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan; such cooperation should include the demining and the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO), which are prerequisites for Ukraine’s reconstruction, including its agricultural production, which is vital for the country’s economy and for global food security; demining and clearance will require comprehensive, long-term funding;

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan; coordinate jointly with the other G7 partner countries on a possible legal proposal to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's reconstruction;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process towards the European integration and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan for the country in order to diminish as much as possible the negative consequences of Russian aggression in the country and assure its swift recovery from the war;

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan, under mechanisms that assure resilience, accountability and full transparency of those efforts;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan, as well as committments given related to the NATO accession;

Amendment 148 #

Lukas MANDL

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan alongside the EU's Ukraine Facility;

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) continue EU-US vital cooperation in working with Ukraine to support its reform process and to develop a long-term reconstruction plan;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 f (new)

– having regard to new technologies such as artificial intelligence, space capabilities and quantum computing which present new opportunities for mankind, but also create new challenges in defence and foreign policy that require a clear strategy and consensus between Member States and US;

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) Reiterates its commitment to international cooperation within the UN as an indispensable forum for multilateral solutions for global challenges and for policy outreach, policy dialogue and consensus-building across the international community;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) continue EU-US cooperation in working with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to support them on their way to EU membership as well as to bring Ukraine and Georgia closer to their NATO membership goal;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h

(h) strengthen bilateral cooperation between the EU and US in the context of international forums such as the G7 and G20, as well as at UN General Assembly level, in order to ~~isolate Russia and foster cooperation with countries genuinely interested in~~ promot~~ing~~e multilateralism and defend~~ing~~ the rules-based international order;

Amendment 153 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h

(h) strengthen bilateral cooperation between the EU and US in the context of international forums such as the G7 and G20, as well as at UN General Assembly level, in order to isolate Russia, address the malign influence of China, and foster cooperation with countries genuinely interested in promoting multilateralism and defending the rules-based international order;

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h

(h) strengthen bilateral cooperation between the EU and US in the context of regional and international ~~forums~~organisations and fora such as the G7 and G20, as well as at UN General Assembly level, also in order to isolate Russia and in general foster cooperation with countries genuinely interested in promoting multilateralism and defending the rules-based international order;

Amendment 155 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h

(h) strengthen bilateral cooperation between the EU and US in the context of international forums such as the G7 and G20, as well as at UN General Assembly level, in order to ~~isolat~~pressure Russia and foster cooperation with ~~countries genuinely interested in~~like-minded countries in the promotingon of multilateralism and defen~~ding~~ce of the rules- based international order;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) pursue transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest, the EU should prioritize technological sophistication, streamline procurement practices and ensure interoperability while initiating a renewed call for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership that ensures stronger economic relations;

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) foster the establishment of a Transatlantic Political Council, led by the foreign policy chiefs of both parties, that would serve as a forum for regular and effective institutional dialogue on foreign and security policy between the EU and the USA;

Amendment 158 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) develop and implement a joint EU- US strategy on how to assist Russian and Belarusian people in transformation of their countries once a window of opportunity for such transformation will open after Russia’s defeat in its war of aggression against Ukraine;

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) further advance strategic cooperation on areas of shared common past achievements, such as the Western Balkans, Sahel and the Arctic and promote peace and stability, preventive diplomacy and better visibility in order to keep away all malign influences;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 20 May 2021 on the ruling of the ECJ of 16 July 2020 - Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximilian Schrems - Case C- 311/18

Amendment 160 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)

(hb) ensure that EU-US summits are once again held on a regular basis, at least once a year, in order to lend sustained impetus at the very highest level to vital transatlantic cooperation;

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)

(hb) ensure a renewed effort to secure a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership that ensures market access and overcomes challenges to regulatory cooperation;

Amendment 162 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i

(i) continue the excellent cooperation on countering foreign information manipulation and interference and reinforce our readiness against the malign usage of technological advancement to harm our shared interests; recall that the EU-US cooperation on fighting disinformation and foreign interference should take into account that some organisations focusing on social issues, such as women's sexual and reproductive rights, and lobbying in the EU receive funding from outside the EU, including from US-based far-right groups, and intend to influence the European way of life;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i

(i) continue the excellent cooperation on countering foreign information manipulation and interference and reinforce our joint readiness and resillience against the malign usage of technological advancement to harm our shared interests;

Amendment 164 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i

(i) continue ~~the excellent~~and further the cooperation on countering foreign information manipulation and interference and reinforce our readiness against the malign usage of technological advancement to harm our shared interests;

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i – point i (new)

i) closely coordinate and align efforts for democratic and global convergence on frontier technologies, in particular artificial intelligence; closely coordinate EU-US efforts in the G7, OECD, Council of Europe, GPAI, and other multilateral fora aiming to establish governance frameworks for artificial intelligence, based on our common values and on our shared commitment to upholding them;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)

(ia) step up efforts in joint coordination and information sharing regarding hybrid threats, especially regarding cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns;

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges; explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace, arms control, non- proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges; work with regional partners and the US to ensure the freedom of navigation in the South China and East China Seas, which are of critical importance for regional and global commercial flows;

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy ~~while~~and building resilient supply chains while, where feasible, looking for ways to ~~cooperat~~engage in dialogue with China on ~~som~~those global challenges where the totalitarian regime will show willigness to engage constructively;

Amendment 17 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)

-A. whereas the US is Europe’s strongest transatlantic ally and partner with whom we share a partnership based on strong political, cultural, economic and historic links and fundamental values such as democracy, respect for the rule law, human rights, freedom and individual liberties;

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to ~~cooperate with~~also engage China on some global challenges, such as climate change, health and pandemic preparedness, and humanitarian assistance;

Amendment 171 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challengesnot systematically align itself to the US’s positions on China; stresses that the EU Member States should have an independent policy from Washington on China and should not stoke rivalries or play a role in increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy according to the EU’s strategic autonomy priorities, while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges;

Amendment 173 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy ~~while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges~~;

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to ~~cooperate with China~~establish a selective engagement with China to cooperate on some global challenges;

Amendment 176 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ and less strategic dependence strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges;

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) ~~assess the importance of the~~seek strong convergence of transatlantic positions and develop a joint transatlantic strategy towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges;

Amendment 178 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of ~~the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building more and more on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges~~looking for ways to cooperate with China on common global challenges such as climate change, rebuilding multilateralism and the upholding of human rights; ;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) assess the importance of the strong convergence of transatlantic positions towards China, building ~~more and more~~ on the ‘de-risking’ strategy while looking for ways to cooperate with China on some global challenges;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the transatlantic partnership is based on strong political, cultural, economic and historic links and shared values such as freedom, democracy, promoting peace and stability, human dignity and the rule of law; whereas a strong transatlantic cooperation based on the principle of a partnership of joint leadership and responsibility is necessary to weather the storm of multiple crises on both sides of the Atlantic as well as defend democracy against rising authoritarianism around the world; wheras close EU-US relations are crucial to building a more democratic, secure and prosperous world;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

(ja) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace, arms control, non-proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

(ja) Encourages EU-US cooperation to cooperate with ASEAN countries in all aspects already agreed upon, further stresses the need to cooperate on economic manners and combatting terrorism;

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development; take initiative towards the countries of the Global South - a most relevant part of our global society - which must benefit from a growing and closer interaction and also from increased support from the Euro-Atlantic nations;

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development; stresses, in this context, the significance of cooperating with the United States to make sure that the EU's Global Gateway Initiative is well coordinated with the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment;

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to ~~countries of the Global South and~~other global partners and look for new ways to re- engage emerging countries into cooperation in security and defence, such as Kazahstan or Armenia and offer them a way out of the CSTO; reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules- based international order and to working with the ~~Global South~~other global partners on an attractive alternative path to digital and economic development;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development; build upon the shared ambitions of the EU's Global Gateway strategy and the G7's partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment;

Amendment 186 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, human rights, gender equality and a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development;

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity and effectiveness to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development;

Amendment 188 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in a genuine and transparent partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on ~~an attractive alternative path to~~towards an effective digital development;

Amendment 19 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a strong transatlantic cooperation based on the principle of a partnership of joint leadership and responsibility is necessary to weather the storm of multiple crises on both sides of the Atlantic in the face of war, a post- pandemic economic recovery that remains too fragile, climate change and migration challenges, critical infrastructure protection, raw materials that are becoming scarcer, and overall negatively affecting global supply chains;

Amendment 190 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) reach out jointly to ~~countries of the Global South~~other global partners and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the ~~Global South~~other global partners on an attractive alternative path to digital development;

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) ~~reach out~~cooperate jointly to countries of the Global South and reinforce our capacity to work in partnership and our commitment to democratic values, a rules-based international order and to working with the Global South on an attractive alternative path to digital development;

Amendment 193 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) strengthen cooperation and coordination with the US, G7 and other like-minded democratic allies to provide an alternative to the Belt and Road Initiative and to ensure access to critical raw materials

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) counter China's and Russia's disruptive efforts to undermine Western democracy and the functioning of market economies;

Amendment 195 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace, arms control, non-proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies; strive to be more proactive in consolidating a closer common approach on this stringent matter which has global implications, as China is a very involved actor both in its vicinity and in many other regions across the world;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace, arms control, non-proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies; invest into shared efforts to protect peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait against unilateral change, including in particular the use or threat of force;

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, ~~cyberspace~~including religious freedom, foreign information manipulation and interference, cyberspace, freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait, arms control, non- proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to the EU Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, adopted in March 2022,

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the USA is the European Union's most important ally; whereas a strong transatlantic cooperation based on the principle of a partnership of joint leadership and responsibility is necessary to weather the storm of multiple crises on both sides of the Atlantic;

Amendment 200 #

Michael GAHLER, Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, David LEGA, Miriam LEXMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, ~~cyberspace~~including religious freedom, foreign information manipulation and interference cyberspace, freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait, arms control, non- proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 201 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights~~, cyberspace~~ including religious freedom, foreign information manipulation and interference, cyberspace, freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait, arms control, non- proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 202 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to ~~create synergies and possibilities of~~energise EU-US engagement ~~with~~on China, including in in multilateral frameworks, on common and global challenges~~, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace, arms control, non-proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies~~ posed by the totalitarian regime;

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, cyberspace, arms control, non-proliferation ~~and~~, emerging disruptive technologies, maritime governance and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing;

Amendment 204 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and possibilities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, ~~cyberspace~~including foreign information manipulation and interference, cyberspace, freedom of navigation, arms control, non-proliferation and emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 205 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) explore ways to create synergies and ~~possibil~~opportunities of EU-US engagement with China in multilateral frameworks on common and global challenges, such as climate change, health-related risks, respect for human rights, ~~cyberspace,~~ arms control, non-proliferation and preventing risks from emerging disruptive technologies;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)

(la) consider however the current situation and the numerous steps to be taken and contradiction to be clarified: on human rights, the Chinese regime is responsible of several violations and cannot be willing to cooperate unless it denounces the legitimacy of its own government, which is a one-party dictatorship; on cyberspace, China uses it also for espionage and to reinforce its military posture; on non-proliferation, China should also clarify if it helped North Korea in obtaining all the technology it needed to become a nuclear power; on climate change, China has the world's largest emissions and seems not willing to give up its rapid industrialisation;

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m

(m) work with the US and partners around the world to minimise risks arising from the proliferation of sensitive technologies, while preserving maximum levels of openness towards international cooperation; strengthen coordination in controlling the exports of critical technologies to China, Russia, Iran and other regimes posing a security threat to the transatlantic alliance

Amendment 209 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m

(m) work with the US and partners around the world to minimise risks arising from the proliferation of sensitive technologies, while preserving ~~maximum levels of~~ openness towards international cooperation;

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a strong transatlantic cooperation based on the principle of a partnership of joint leadership ~~and~~ responsibility is necessary to weather the storm of multiple crises on both sides of the Atlantic in today’s changing and unpredictable geopolitical context;

Amendment 210 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)

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

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m b (new)

(mb) Urges EU-US cooperation in regulating 5G implementation to comply with strict security standards that secures national and international information networks capable of encrypting communications;

Amendment 212 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) deepen cooperation in forging democratic standards for the use of technology, especially Artificial Intelligence, by aligning their digital diplomacy strategies in order to defend our values, enhance our security and foster democracy-serving digital standards at home and worldwide;

Amendment 213 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) deepen cooperation in forging democratic standards for the use of technology, including AI, by aligning their digital diplomacy strategies in order to defend our values, enhance our security and foster democracy-serving digital standards at home and worldwide;

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) deepen cooperation in forging democratic standards for the use of technology ~~by aligning their digital diplomacy strategies~~ in order to defend our values, enhance our security and foster democracy- serving digital standards at home and worldwide;

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) deepen cooperation in forging democratic standards for the use of technology by aligning their digital diplomacy strategies in order to defend our shared values, enhance our security and foster democracy-serving digital standards at home and worldwide;

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o

(o) deepen joint transatlantic efforts to secure key transatlantic infrastructure and to advance secure and resilient connectivity infrastructure for information and communication technologies around the world with partners, in particular what concerns telecommunications cables and the need to ensure that these are fully protected against efforts by malign actors to disrupt transatlantic internet and data traffic ;

Amendment 217 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o

(o) deepen joint transatlantic efforts to secure key transatlantic infrastructure, especially ports and transport hubs used by NATO, and to advance secure and resilient connectivity infrastructure for information and communication technologies around the world with partners;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o

Amendment 219 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

(oa) consider establishing joint Parliament-US Congress delegations to the ministerial meetings of the TTC, with consultations between such joint delegations and participants in the ministerial meeting to be held in the margins of such TTC meetings to allow Parliament and Congress to contribute to the reflections on the objectives and challenges of the TTC and how to support the implementation of the TTC agenda;

Amendment 221 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p

(p) ensure that the EU and the US, together with other relevant partners, create robust avenues for transatlantic data transfer and secure alternatives so that data flow can be maintained or quickly be restored even in instances of attempts at disruption bearing in mind the importance of ensuring full protection of personal data;

Amendment 222 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

(pa) calls for the possibility to be explored of cooperation between the European Union, the USA and the other American and African countries in the Atlantic Basin with a view to addressing challenges and threats such as terrorism, security, trafficking in human beings, arms and drugs, organised crime and piracy;

Amendment 223 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

~~(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region;~~deleted

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, in order to counter challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity, in particular, any unilateral attempt to alter the status quo between the PRC and Taiwan; note that China's continued military provocations pose a threat not just to Taiwan, but to the wider Indo- Pacific, and ultimately, the established global order;

Amendment 225 #

Michael GAHLER, Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Andrius KUBILIUS, David LEGA, Miriam LEXMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region; including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, in order to counter challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity, in particular, any unilateral attempt to alter the status quo; note that China’s continued military provocations pose a threat not just to Taiwan, but to the wider Indo-Pacific, and ultimately, the established global order;

Amendment 226 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region; , including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, in order to counter challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity, in particular, any unilateral attempt to alter the status quo; note that China’s continued military provocations pose a threat not just to Taiwan, but to the wider Indo-Pacific, and ultimately, the established global order.

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

Amendment 228 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners ~~in the Indo-Pacific region;~~ , including AUKUS and the QUAD, two US-led initiatives, in the Indo-Pacific region, an area of global economic and geopolitical importance, with a complex changing security environment, to maintain open seas in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, a priority for both EU and US foreign policy and interests;

Amendment 229 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region, including strengthening cooperation with Taiwan and providing assistance to Taipei in the face of growing Chinese threats;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a strong and dynamic transatlantic cooperation based on the principles of a partnership ~~of joint~~, leadership and responsibility is necessary to weather the storm of multiple crises on both sides of the Atlantic;

Amendment 230 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) ~~foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region~~seek EU-US alignment on the objective of an open Indo-Pacific region and deepen individual and joint cooperation with regional partners to contribute to regional stability and prosperity;

Amendment 231 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region, including with Taiwan, especially in light of China's growing billigerence;

Amendment 232 #

David LEGA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region; seek a more EU-US coordinated approach on Taiwan;

Amendment 233 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region to foster closer security and economic cooperation;

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) ~~foster closer partnership with the US and other like-minded partner~~not take part in power struggles in the Indo-Pacific region;

Amendment 235 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

(qa) strenghten the cooperation in order to avoid and deter any possible escalation, including the military one, in the Taiwan Strait; strongly support Taiwan, with its system of advanced democracy and free market, defending the status quo and without challenging the principle of One China;

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

(qa) work together with the US to support steps towards allowing Taiwan’s participation in the meetings, mechanism and activities of relevant international institutions such as the WHO, the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;

Amendment 237 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q b (new)

(qb) consider more carefully the challenges coming from the Mediterranean and the southern neighborhood, which spill over into the European continent and pose a clear security and stability threat to the Euro- Atlantic security;

Amendment 238 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

~~(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to bring the countries in that region closer to EU membership and take forward the EU- facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue;~~deleted

Amendment 239 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to bring the countries in that region closer to EU membership and take forward the EU-facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue; fundamentally revise its joint approach to Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as regards Serbia and Kosovo, which have led to the strengthening of ethno-nationalistic forces, secessionist policies and political violence against journalists, KFOR and EULEX personnel, Kosovo law enforcement authorities including kidnappings and killings;

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a strong transatlantic cooperation based on the principle of ~~a partnership of joint leadership and responsibility is necessary to weather the storm of~~equality, autonomy and mutual respect is necessary to face the multiple crises on both sides of the Atlantic;

Amendment 240 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to bring the countries in that region closer to EU membership and take forward the EU-facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue; enhance efforts to strengthen the security framework for this region, as this would consolidate the somewhat precarious stability of this area and further assist with the Euro-Atlantic integration of the countries of the Western Balkans;

Amendment 241 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US strategic partnership and cooperation in the Western Balkans to brsecure peace and stability in the region, by supporting the countries ion th~~at region closer to EU membership and take forward the~~eir path to European integration and membership and mitigate on the open questions in the region, such as the electoral and constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and EU- facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue;

Amendment 242 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to bring the countries in that region closer to EU membership and take forward the EU-facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue as well as to counter- balance malign foreign interference and activities, notably from Russia, China, Iran and Turkey, in order to prevent any further destabilization of the region;

Amendment 243 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to bring the countries in that region closer to EU membership, stabilisation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and take forward the EU-facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue;

Amendment 244 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to ~~bring the countries in that region closer to EU membership and~~ take forward the EU- facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue;

Amendment 245 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) continue EU-US cooperation in the Western Balkans to bring the countries in that region closer to EU and NATO memberships and take forward the EU- facilitated Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue;

Amendment 246 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

(ra) recall that the stability of the Western Balkans is a matter of peace and security for the region as well as for the EU; underline that the EU and NATO should provide more support to the countries of the Western Balkans to counter malicious foreign interference and hybrid threats from third countries;

Amendment 247 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

(ra) continue EU-US cooperation and support for the democratic path of the Republic of Moldova with the objective of its integration into the European Union;

Amendment 248 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)

(rb) strongly welcome the exisiting cooperation and call to further upgrade our cooperation with the United States and like-minded partners in the United Nations Security Council to secure the extension of the EUFOR Althea's mandate;

Amendment 249 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) underline the need to continue the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process, as well as to continue to coordinate our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region; welcome the US' leadership on brokering the Abraham Accords and ongoing efforts to expand the historic deal as well as its mediation in the Israel-Lebanon maritime border;

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas US policies under the Trump administration have had a profound impact on the transatlantic relations, resulting in mistrust, widening differences on many economic, trade and political questions and resulting in the emergence of new areas of disagreement; whereas despite important steps of the Biden administration to correct these developments divergent interests and differences continue and will continue to persist;

Amendment 250 #

David LEGA, Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Andrus ANSIP, Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE, Petar VITANOV, Lukas MANDL, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Nicola BEER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) underline the need to deepen the EU-US cooperation in the Middle East while continueing the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process, as well as to continue to coordinate our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region, including the Abraham Accords;

Amendment 251 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) underline the need to continue the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process, as well as to continue to coordinate our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region, in particular, the implementation of the Abraham Accords;

Amendment 252 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) underline the need to continue the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process, guaranteeing a two-state solution in Palestine, as well as to continue to coordinate our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region;

Amendment 253 #

(s) underline the need to continue the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process and the “Two State Solution”, as well as to continue to coordinate our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region;

Amendment 254 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

Amendment 255 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) underline the need to continue the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process, as well as to continue toand reinforce the coordinateion of our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region;

Amendment 256 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) underline the urgent need to continue the good bilateral engagements on our respective policies towards the Middle East Peace Process, as well as to continue to coordinate our efforts to encourage positive developments in the wider region;

Amendment 257 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

(sa) continue to support close EU-US cooperation and coordination on the Middle East region and support US continued engagement in the Middle East; continue to cooperate with the US and the IAEA in ensuring that Iran obides by its international nuclear obligations; explore the closer aligning of sanctions against Iran for its violations of its international nuclear obligations, human rights and its proxies, notably Hezbollah, and the listing of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation;

Amendment 258 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

(sa) coordinate closely in response to the difficult and unstable situation faced by the Sahel, especially following the numerous coups d’état suffered by several countries in the region in recent years; foster contact between the EU Special Envoy for the Sahel and her US counterpart;

Amendment 259 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

(sa) Recognizes the growing political, economic, environmental, security and strategic value of the Arctic Circle, urges EU-US cooperation to explore cooperation with the Arctic Council on all issues of common interest and to form a comprehensive strategy for the region;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas the multilateral rule- based order is taking new shape and some of the former alliances are beginning to re-emerge, which calls for greater public diplomacy on both sides of the Atlantic;

Amendment 260 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

(sa) develop a common policy approach to address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, persuade the Taliban de facto government to end gender apartheid against Afghan women and girls, and engage in dialogue with the Afghan people;

Amendment 261 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

(sa) underline the strategic importance of the Abraham Accords that normalized diplomatic relations and led to new form of regional economic and political cooperation in the Middle East;

Amendment 262 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s b (new)

(sb) Takes into consideration that EU & US should enhance its situational awareness across the High North and the Arctic and create a new strategy focusing on broader deterrence and defence plans; the strategy should include plans for ensuring freedom of navigation in the High North and adjacent bodies of water, including the North Atlantic, as well as provisions for addressing aggressive moves by state actors;

Amendment 263 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t

(t) strengthen transatlantic cooperation on situational awareness, diplomatic responses, capacity-building and on enhancing cyber resilience through the EU- US Cyber Dialogue; recalls, however, that following 9/11, the US conducted wholesale espionnage and wiretapping in Europe, targeting in particular Heads of State;

Amendment 264 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t

(t) strengthen transatlantic cooperation on situational awareness, diplomatic responses, preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution, capacity- building and on enhancing cyber resilience through the EU- US Cyber Dialogue;

Amendment 265 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

(ta) make decisive progress in the negotiations on strengthening the international supply chains for critical minerals in order to find solutions to counter the Inflation Reduction Act's discriminatory impact on European clean vehicles;

Amendment 266 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

(ta) deepen transatlantic energy cooperation, through new instruments such as the Task Force on Energy Security established in 2022 and using other forums for structured dialogue such as the EU-US Energy Council;

Amendment 267 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

(ta) establish a strategic partnership for the Arctic and for Antarctica, in particularly on matters of sustainability and scientific research, which would guarantee political stability and regional peace;

Amendment 268 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t b (new)

(tb) look into whether negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement between the EU and the USA should be reopened;

Amendment 269 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u

~~(u) ensure that the US remains an important partner for the EU’s energy security;~~deleted

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas the European Union and the United States will hold a summit on 20 October 2023;

Amendment 270 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u

~~(u) ensure that the US remains an important partner for the EU’s energy security;~~deleted

Amendment 271 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u

(u) ensure that the US remains an important partner for the EU’s energy security and welcomes US input to reduce EU’s dependency on Russian energy sources and strengthen the EU’s diversification of energy sources;

Amendment 272 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u

(u) ensure that the US remains an important partner for the EU’s energy security, as it has been particularly after the Russian aggression in Ukraine;

Amendment 273 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v

(v) further operationalise closer transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on renewable energy sources; for the future in view of the importance for the EU and the US to be at the forefront of innovation, aiming at synergic investment, subsidy systems that can foster a seamless transatlantic renewable energy technological and production space based on and aiming at common technological standards;

Amendment 274 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v

(v) further operationalise closer transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on renewable energy sources in accordance with EU Green Agenda;

Amendment 275 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(va) Urges the stepping up of joint EU- US efforts on advanced technology development, specifically AI, machine learning, nano and bio-technologies to ensure a coordinated effort in addressing climate change, green technology, carbon adjustment, sustainable finance and biodiversity;

Amendment 276 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

~~(w) aim for an EU-US agreement on a common carbon footprint calculation methodology;~~deleted

Amendment 277 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) aim for an EU-US agreement on a common carbon footprint calculation methodology, which would allow the development of a transatlantic market in low carbon goods, foster joint transatlantic efforts on climate innovation and further the capacity of the EU and the US to lead in the global market for low carbon goods and promote global standards to this effect;

Amendment 278 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) aim for an EU-US agreement on a common carbon footprint calculation methodology; to have common balanced and realistic approach and taking into account that the EU is already at the forefront of emission reduction;

Amendment 279 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) aim for an EU-US agreement on a common carbon footprint calculation methodology, as previously discussed during the latest EU-US Energy Council meeting in 2022;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)

Ab. whereas the transatlantic partnership is based on strong political, cultural, economic and historical links, on shared values such as compliance with international law, freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and on common goals, such as prosperity, open and integrated economies, social progress and inclusion, sustainable development, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts;

Amendment 280 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) aim for an EU-US agreement on a common carbon footprint calculation methodology; in efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Amendment 281 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

(wa) foster exchanges between US and European students and researchers in order to ensure that current and future generations remain committed to this partnership and that young Americans get to know Europe better, become familiar with our interests, our way of life and our culture and aware of the importance of our transatlantic bond;

Amendment 282 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

(wa) ensure fast implementation of the EU-US Critical Minerals Agreement

Amendment 283 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w b (new)

(wb) reiterate their call for the USA to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;

Amendment 284 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w c (new)

(wc) step up cooperation to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in a coordinated manner;

Amendment 285 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 a (new)

underlines the link between nuclear disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, reminds the transatlantic partners that the consistency of the strategy concerning nuclear non- proliferation, disarmament of nuclear weapons and the complete dismantling of nuclear arms is key for their credibility; strongly encourages the US and EU Member States to ratify and implement the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; calls on the EU and the US to co-operate in facilitating the implementation and respect of the United Nations General Assembly resolutions on nuclear disarmament and on effective measures for nuclear risk-reduction;

Amendment 286 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

(wa) strengthen the United States and the European Union efforts to provide adequate military support and security guarantees to Ukraine;

Amendment 287 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 b (new)

Stresses that climate change is one of the biggest security threat to the EU, USA and the world;

Amendment 288 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 c (new)

Calls on the transatlantic partners to put the arms control and disarmament high on the agenda on its and the international agenda; calls on the transatlantic partners to push for international negotiations on arms control agreements, in particular for nuclear disarmament and non- proliferation and including new military technologies, such as artificial intelligence, outer space weaponry,biotechnologies and hypersonic;

Amendment 289 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 d (new)

stresses the need to end the narrow interpretation of security as protection from third countries threats and to start the discussion from a concept which does not neglect factors such as environmental hazards, threat of diseases, hunger, social injustice, right wing disinformation and violence;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)

Ab. whereas the changing geopolitical context of emerging powers confronting traditional players, the attacks on the multilateral system, emerging technologies, climate change, food security and migration are among the factors contributing to the spread of conflicts around the world; calls for harmonised actors in the multilateral rule based order;

Amendment 290 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x

Amendment 291 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x

(x) build upon the third joint EU- NATO declaration and further operationalise EU-NATO cooperation in areas such as resilience and protection of critical infrastructure, emerging and disruptive technologies, space, the security implications of climate change, as well as foreign information manipulation and interference; promote the resilience of our democracies as a key priority for EU/NATO cooperation inter alia by establishing a Centre for Democratic Resilience with the purpose of monitoring and identifying challenges to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and of facilitating democracy and governance assistance to member, partner, and aspirant states, when requested;

Amendment 292 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x

Amendment 293 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

(xa) significantly strengthen cooperation mechanisms and contingency planning for joint responses to geopolitical developments, in particular by working together to strengthen the NATO Alliance’s Eastern Flank, to ensure the security and stability of the Black Sea region, to prepare for the reconstruction of Ukraine, and to prevent any significant disruptions to the global free flow of goods;

Amendment 294 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)

(xa) Recognises the emerging threat of Hyper war and the unique requirements this will place on defence architectures and the need for a high-tech industrial base that the EU-US relationship is well placed to address;

Amendment 295 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x b (new)

(xb) Recognises that Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine remains the most pressing security challenge requiring unified EU-US support to resolve, considers short term continued provision of weapons, munitions, fuel, medicine and other essential supplies as fundamental to the security of Member States while long term support, in collaboration with the US, for Ukraine’s EU membership as fundamental to lasting stability in Eastern Europe;

Amendment 296 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x c (new)

(xc) Considers security and peace in the Eastern neighbourhood presupposes the respect for and upholding of international law, territorial integrity and fundamental rights and freedoms; thus the EU-US partnership should do its utmost to help the associated EaP countries to regain their full sovereignty and control over their territories; whereas the EU’s clear commitment to the European perspective of the associated Eastern Partnership countries is crucial for pro-democratic reforms and societies' security, stability, and prosperity;

Amendment 297 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x d (new)

(xd) Stresses the importance of intensive consultations and strengthened cooperation between the EU and NATO with regard to escalating situations like the current Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; underlines that this cooperation should respect the security arrangements of all Member States and be based on unity and solidarity among member states and on adherence to principles related to the existing European security architecture and international law including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring countries; calls for the transatlantic community to leverage and expand current and future efforts to counter Russia’s direct and indirect aggressions and activities directed against Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova;

Amendment 298 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x e (new)

(xe) Notes that the EU-US Security Dialogue represents an important opportunity to maximize the added value of transatlantic relations in security and defence and should dedicate ample time and resources to improving the security environment in the EaP region; notes that a democratic, stable and pro-European Eastern Partnership is considered a threat by the Kremlin regime and is therefore under political and military pressure, especially Ukraine; recalls that the European security order cannot be discussed without the European countries; underlines that the stability of the EaP region is essential to the security of the whole European continent;

Amendment 299 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

(y) deepen partnerships in the areas of cooperation envisaged by the NATO Strategic Concept and the EU Strategic Compass, particularly in the areas of military mobility, dual-use infrastructure, resilience and inclusive joint exercises;deleted

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)

– having regard to the NATO 2022 Strategic Concept,

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)

Ab. whereas the EU must proceed with the development of a fully-fledged strategic autonomy that clearly demarcates that the EU has its own interests and will not subordinate to third- state actors; Whereas the strategic autonomy of the EU is a only geopolitical measure that will make the EU a respected international player;

Amendment 300 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

(y) ensure complementarity between the NATO Strategic Concept and the EU Strategic Compass; deepen partnerships in the areas of cooperation envisaged by the NATO Strategic Concept and the EU Strategic Compass, particularly in the areas of military mobility, dual-use infrastructure, resilience and inclusive joint exercises;

Amendment 301 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

Amendment 302 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

(y) deepen partnerships in the areas of cooperation envisaged by the NATO Strategic Concept and the EU Strategic Compass, particularly in the areas of military mobility, defense research, dual- use infrastructure, resilience and inclusive joint exercises;

Amendment 303 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

(y) deepen partnerships in the areas of cooperation envisaged by the NATO Strategic Concept and the EU Strategic Compass, particularly in the areas of military mobility, cyber security, dual-use infrastructure, resilience and inclusive joint exercises;

Amendment 304 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)

(ya) Encourages further progress in the common set of proposals, particularly the ongoing interaction with the new EU Hybrid Fusion Cell and NATO’s Hybrid Analysis Cell in sharing situational awareness and analysis, tactical and operational cooperation between Operation Sea Guardian and EUNAVFOR MED Sophia and ongoing cooperation between EU’s Computer Emergency Response Team and the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability;

Amendment 305 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)

(ya) consolidate coordination mechanisms and deepen synergies for securing joint supplies of critical raw materials and rebalancing supply chains of such materials to reduce strategic dependencies on non-democratic suppliers;

Amendment 306 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)

(ya) redouble their maritime security cooperation efforts and step up joint naval exercises in order to improve interoperability and integration of their systems;

Amendment 307 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

~~(z) enhance collaboration between US-EU defence companies on joint projects which serve to achieve shared security and defence goals and ensure better interoperability between the EU, the US and NATO;~~deleted

Amendment 308 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

~~(z)~~ enhance collaboration between US- ~~(z)~~ EU defence companies on joint projects which serve to achieve shared security and defence goals and ensure better interoperability between the EU, the US and NATO; ensure that EU Member States meet NATO spending requirements to contribute to a more effective alliance;

Amendment 309 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) en~~hance collaboration between US-EU defence companies on joint projects which serve to achieve shared security and defence goals and ensure better interoperability between the EU, the US and NATO~~sure better interoperability between the EU and NATO, in order to achieve shared security and defence goals;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)

Ac. whereas the interests and positions between those of the US and the EU do not necessarily coincide: whereas the EU and its Member States reject any attempts to obtain global supremacy, but advocate multilateralism;

Amendment 310 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) enhance collaboration between US~~- EU~~ and European defence companies on joint projects which serve to achieve shared security and defence goals and ensure better interoperability between the EU, the US and NATO;

Amendment 311 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z a (new)

(za) Recognises the role that NATO’s Capacity Building Initiatives (CBI) play in contributing to Middle East stabilization via training missions to local security forces and the support the EU has provided by assuming civilian responsibilities in certain CBI initiatives;

Amendment 312 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z b (new)

(zb) Expresses concern that in recent years, China has substantially stepped up the development of its conventional and nuclear capabilities, creating thousands of precision warheads tied to sophisticated command and control systems, whereas China has shown reluctance to engage in talks on its potential participation in multilateral arms control instruments; Considers China’s stockpiling of an enormous and technologically advanced arsenal of ballistic missiles such as the Dong Feng-26 have advanced unhindered by the absence of any international Treaty;

Amendment 313 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z c (new)

(zc) Recognises that Member States and likeminded partners should coordinate on issues where China’s actions are contrary to Euro-Atlantic security interests; prioritization should be given to challenges in the cyber, hybrid, EDT, space, arms control and non- proliferation areas;

Amendment 314 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z d (new)

(zd) Recognises that the DPRK's ever closer alignment with Russia, proliferation of small and medium range missile technology along with their trafficking in nuclear know to likeminded rogue regimes while their nuclear weapons program is frequently used to extort political and economic concessions from the international community, requires a renewed effort from the EU-US partnership to prevent further expansion of the DPRK’s hostile behaviour;

Amendment 315 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z e (new)

(ze) Considers the Islamic Republic of Iran’s continued state sponsorship of terrorism, missile proliferation, ongoing support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and intervention in various conflicts throughout the Middle East mandate that the EU recognise Iran as a clear and present threat to Euro- Atlantic security and support the efforts of the US and other allies to counter Iranian hostility;

Amendment 316 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z f (new)

(zf) Underlines that the growing significance of Artificial intelligence and machine learning requires enhanced EU- US cooperation and that measures should be taken to advance cooperation among US and European tech companies in order to ensure partnering on development and application;

Amendment 317 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) encourage further defence cooperation between the EU, its Member States and the US by putting in practice the Administrative Arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the United States Department of Defense, in view of its importance in the current geopolitical reality; praise the participation of the US in the Military Mobility Project conducted in the PESCO Framework, whuich is also a flagship initiative of EU-NATO cooperation;

Amendment 318 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) encourage further defence cooperation between the EU, its Member States and the US by putting in practice the Administrative Arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the United States Department of Defense, and US’ contribution to the PESCO project “Military Mobility”, in view of its importance in the current geopolitical reality;

Amendment 319 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) ~~encourage further~~assess the perspectives of defence cooperation between the EU, its Member States and the US ~~by putting in practice~~as foreseen by the Administrative Arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the United States Department of Defense, in view of its importance in the current geopolitical reality;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the transatlantic partnership in foreign affairs is instrumental in asserting and enhancing the principles of international law and multilateral cooperation in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; as well as to address shared global challenges such as economic stability and growth, combating climate change, promoting the digital transformation and global health, and fighting terrorism, organised crime and drug trafficking;

Amendment 320 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) ~~encourage~~discuss further defence cooperation between the EU, its Member States and the US by putting in practice the Administrative Arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the United States Department of Defense, in view of its importance in the current geopolitical reality;

Amendment 321 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)

(aaa) Underlines that EU & US must synergize their efforts to combat terrorism and radicalization and ensure that efforts made are supported by necessary resources and commensurate with the threat that it poses; Both partners should strive to improve current practices of intelligence-sharing among Member States with particular emphasis on achieving better, common situational awareness in key areas including emerging safe havens and terrorists’ use of EDTs, as well as hybrid tactics;

Amendment 322 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa b (new)

(aab) Encourages great EU-US collaboration in de-radicalization and counter-terrorism efforts that include establishing joint training activities, shared counter-terrorism courses, exchange programs for officers, tactical drills and education initiatives;

Amendment 323 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa c (new)

(aac) Encourages EU-US collaboration in establishing a specialised team of lawyers trained to prosecute terrorism cases, while judges selected to hear terrorism cases should have the background and training to preside over them;

Amendment 324 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa d (new)

(aad) Calls on the EU and US to collaboratively address the consistent and growing threats to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage and cultural smuggling, especially in conflict zones. Urges the embracing of a strategy that includes: robust public awareness campaigns, universal condemnation of trafficking in unprovenanced antiquities; establishment of a single code of conduct in protection of cultural sites; fostering of greater cooperation among different law- enforcement agencies that includes immediate information-sharing among national intelligence agencies; increase cooperation between law enforcement and the art and archaeological communities;

Amendment 325 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab

(ab) continue the ongoing coordination of the military support provided to Ukraine within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group; ensure, in tandem, that the resources provided to the Ukrainian government have the maximum impact in the defense of Ukrainian territory and that any waste of these resources is kept at only the bare minimum; together to prove, to our respective citizens as well as to other nations, and to everyone that supports Ukraine in this war of aggression that was inflicted on the Ukrainian people by the Russian Federation, that the funding and the armaments provided to Kyiv by the international community are being empoyed with greatest efficiency and to put in place futher mechanisms with a role in oversight for all this expenditure;

Amendment 326 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab

(ab) continue the ongoing coordination of the military support provided to Ukraine within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group; work with the US government to continue to provide the necessary military aid to Ukraine, which should match Ukraine’s military needs, such as F-16 fighter jets, long-range missiles, equipment to improve Ukraine’s air defences, and other military hardware needed to expel Russian forces from its territory; urges the Member States to work with their transatlantic partners to produce and provide ammunition to Ukraine’s armed forces; further urges Member States work with their transatlantic partners to ensure the provision of necessary resources and infrastructure for Ukraine to service its military hardware;

Amendment 327 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab

(ab) continue the ongoing coordination of the military support provided to Ukraine within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group; in this contxt applauds the role of the US in deterring further Russia’s aggression, in particular through intelligence sharing, military assistance, humanitarian aid and political support and by bolstering the most exposed part of NATO's Eastern flank;

Amendment 328 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab

(ab) continue the ongoing coordination of the military support provided to Ukraine within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in order to help achieve Ukraine’s full military victory against Russia in the shortest possible time;

Amendment 329 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)

(aba) Stresses the significance of military mobility and the EU’s roles in providing the legislative and infrastructural reforms required to ensure speedy movement of Member State forces across Europe; urges resolution to the border crossing &VAT laws authorizing foreign militaries unhindered country access, along with infrastructural redevelopment of bridges, roads and runways;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the transatlantic partnership in foreign affairs is instrumental in asserting and enhancing the principles of international law and multilateral cooperation in the face of the multiple threats and crises both sides of the Atlantic are confronted with, most notably the Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

Amendment 330 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)

(aba) recognise that the field of civic defence is a developing area both in the EU and the US, and hence work towards cooperation in this emerging sector together to reap mutual benefits;

Amendment 331 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac

(ac) deepen cooperation in space security with the US and highlight the need to enhance cooperation based on existing EU programmes such as Galileo and Copernicus; stress that EU-US cooperation on space could help promote space safety standards and best practices across the international community;

Amendment 332 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac

(ac) deepen cooperation in space security with the US and promote the EU- US Space Dialogue structure as complementary to the EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence;

Amendment 333 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac

(ac) deepen cooperation in space security and research with the US;

Amendment 334 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)

(aca) Notes the growing importance of space security and satellites, stresses the importance of the European Union Satellite Centre and requests the agency to analyse and provide a report regarding the safety and/or vulnerabilities of the EU and Member State satellites to space debris, cyber attack and direct missile attack and to determine areas where EU- US collaboration in space security would be ideal;

Amendment 335 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) jointly address the spread of ~~Russian and Chinese~~ information manipulation and interference~~, particularly in the context of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its impact on the Western Balkans, Africa and Latin America;~~

Amendment 336 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) jointly address the spread of Russian and Chinese ~~information manipulation and~~hybrid activities, including information manipulation, cyber-attacks and internal interference, particularly in the context of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its impact on the Western Balkans, South Caucasus, Africa and Latin America;

Amendment 337 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) jointly address the spread of Russian and Chinese information manipulation ~~and~~, interference, and economic and political coercion, particularly in the context of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its impact on the Western Balkans, Africa and Latin America;

Amendment 338 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) ~~jointly~~exchange information on mutual addressing the spread of Russian and Chinese information manipulation and interference, particularly in the context of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its impact on the Western Balkans, Africa and Latin America;

Amendment 339 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) jointly address the spread of Russian and Chinese influence, including information manipulation and interference, particularly in the context of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its impact on the Western Balkans, Africa and Latin America;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the transatlantic partnership in foreign and security affairs is instrumental in ~~assert~~defending and enhancing the principles of international law and multilateral cooperation in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the growing multi-dimensional threat posed by China;

Amendment 340 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) jointly address the spread of Russian and Chinese information manipulation and interference, particularly in the context of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and its impact on the Western Balkans, Africa and Latin America;

Amendment 341 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad a (new)

(ada) work towards a stronger component of transatlantic parliamentary diplomacy by both strengthening the role of the TLD by working towards a more frequent and regular exchange of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Congress and the European Parliament;

Amendment 342 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad a (new)

(ada) Further calls upon the EU & US to jointly provide economic, political and operational support with existing regional forces based in Africa such as the African Union, G5 Sahel Force and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS);

Amendment 343 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad b (new)

(adb) Recognises that China’s acquisitions of intellectual property and technological advances by leading research centres are often used to propel its military aims and therefore the EU should work to develop a long-term strategy to counter China’s military-civil fusion (MCF) strategy in Europe;

Amendment 344 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad c (new)

(adc) Recognises that EU & US should coordinate on issue’s where China’s actions are contrary to Euro-Atlantic security interests; prioritization should be given to challenges in the cyber, hybrid, EDT, space, arms control, and non- proliferation areas;

Amendment 345 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad d (new)

(add) Is concerned with the close ties between the CCP and industry in China, particularly security companies; recommends that Member States undertake an internal audit of procurement practices to ensure that products integrated into their national networks and defence institutions are free of technologies coming from companies in China;

Amendment 346 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad e (new)

(ade) Consider jointly establishing a C4ISRnetwork with a state of the art command and control systems in the Asia Pacific, in cooperation with Allies throughout Asia, to ensure rapid response capability in addressing security crises in the Asia-Pacific;

Amendment 347 #

2. Instructs its President to forward this recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy as well as to the Congress’ Foreign Relations Committees.

Amendment 35 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the transatlantic partnership and close cooperation in foreign affairs is instrumental in asserting and enhancing the principles of international law, rule based international order and multilateral cooperation in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

Amendment 38 #

Ba. whereas the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) has become the key vehicle to advance transatlantic dialogue, providing an effective high-level platform to coordinate approaches to key global trade, economic, technology issues, but also the fight against disinformation and support for Ukraine;

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. Whereas security in the Eastern Neigbourhood and the Western Balkans is greatly threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of this agression spiling over into neighbouring countries, threatening the fragile areas with unresolved conflicts;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)

– having regard to the Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council of 20 June 2023 entitled ‘On “European Economic Security Strategy”’ (JOIN(2023)0020),

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas the United States, with its bipartisan support for Ukraine, has shown true solidarity with the EU as we jointly work to protect peace and security on the European continent, as well as the principles of international law and the UN Charter; whereas there is concern on how this support will be continued in the upcoming months due to the budgetary constrains and political polarisation;

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas the United States, with its bipartisan support for Ukraine, has shown true solidarity with the EU as we jointly work to protect peace and security on the European continent, as well as the principles of international law and the UN Charter; whereas recent decisions triggered by internal political divide in the US threaten the continuity of a strong American support to Ukraine;

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas the United States, with its bipartisan support for Ukraine, has shown true solidarity with ~~the EU as we jointly work to protect peace and security on the European continent, as well as the principles of international law and the UN Charter~~Ukraine, and continues to work closely with the EU as we jointly work to defend the principles of international law and the UN Charter and restore peace and security on the European continent;

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas the United States, with its bipartisan support for Ukraine, has shown true solidarity with the EU as we jointly work to protect peace ~~and securit~~, security and democracy on the European continent, as well as the principles of international law, rule based international order and the UN Charter;

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. whereas the European Union and the USA have taken a firm, united stand against Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine; whereas they are working together to ensure that Ukraine is provided with defence-related, economic and humanitarian support; whereas they have adopted unprecedented sanctions and other economic measures against Russia in a coordinated manner;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. whereas both the EU and the US must initiate and multiply its diplomatic efforts in order to to achieve a cease-fire to Russia’s war of agression in order to spare the lives of thousands of people; whereas the cease-fire is the first step in order to achieve peace;

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)

Cb. whereas, while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest, the EU should also foster its strategic sovereignty and where necessary autonomy in political, defence, economic and trade relations;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas standing together against the brutality of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will be even more crucial in the months to come; as we continue to address Ukraine’s needs for humanitarian assistance, military support as well as for its economic and social recovery and reconstruction, and hold Russia accountable for its war crimes and crime of aggression;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas standing together against the brutality of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will be even more crucial in the months to come and all efforts should be made to utilize EDIRPA, ASAP and the European Peace Facility to ensure that a provision of supplies in support to Ukraine is maintained;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas standing together against the brutality of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will be even more crucial in the months to come; whereas the EU and the US will, together with NATO and our like-minded partners around the globe, continue to support Ukraine;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)

– having regard to the 2022 NATO’s Strategic Concept, adopted at the Madrid Summit, on 29 and 30 June 2022,

Amendment 50 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas standing together against the brutality of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will be even more crucial in the months to come and must remain a joint transatlantic commitment regardless of upcoming political developments;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas standing together against the brutality of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the multi-dimensional threat posed by totalitarian China will be even more crucial in the months to come;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas standing together against the brutality of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and helping Ukraine win this war will be even more crucial in the months to come;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas both the EU and the US share a number of common challenges such as the climate emergency, the pushback against a global wave of authoritarianism, the fight against global criminal networks, making gender equality and anti-discrimination a reality, addressing the increasing division between metropolitan and rural areas and pursuing the digital and green transformation as a means of sustainable modernisation;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas the US - EU summit in Washington DC on 20 October 2023 can serve as an opportunity to review strong cooperation between the United States and the European Union on the global clean energy economy based on secure, resilient supply chains, and cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, including on digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence;

Amendment 55 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas Latin America is a region which shares many values, interests, historical, cultural and human bonds and important economic links with the EU and the USA;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy must continue to address global challenges; whereas the EU and its Member States must abandon the role of junior partner in transatlantic relations and need to re- build the partnership on the basis of mutual respect of the specific interests of each partner;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy must continue to address global challenges such as climate change and the threat posed by authoritarian and totalitarian regimes globally, including in Europe and Asia;

Amendment 58 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy must continue to address global challenges and be used to insist on the importance of a strong and continuing transatlantic support to Ukraine;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy must continue to address the multifaceted threats that characterise the current international scenario and the most pressing global challenges;

Amendment 6 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Dacian CIOLOŞ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)

– Having regard to the Final Assessment Report of the NATO-EU Task Force on the Resilience of Critical Infrastructure of 29 June 2023

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy must continue to address global challenges, to intensify, and to anchor and consolidate the transatlantic relationship;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy must continue to address global challenges and build bipartisan relations and deeper understanding on both sides;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas EU-US transatlantic dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy ~~must continue to~~is indispensible in addressing global threats and challenges;

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

Ea. whereas regular consultations between Parliament and the US Congress on how to support the work of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC), with particular reference to policy convergence in the digital realm and how to foster joint efforts on digital innovation and regulation and joint standards could prove valuable;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the multiple issues we cooperate on would benefit immensely from an even stronger parliamentary dimension between the US Congress and the European Parliament, which would enhance public awareness, democratic legitimacy, oversight and the ability to deliver on our joint endeavours;deleted

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the multiple issues we cooperate on would benefit immensely from an even stronger parliamentary dimension between the US Congress and the European Parliament, especially on foreign affairs, trade and technology and regulations such as AI and innovations, which would enhance public awareness, democratic legitimacy, oversight and the ability to deliver on our joint endeavours;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the ~~multiple issues~~wide range of issues of common interest we cooperate on would benefit immensely from an even stronger parliamentary dimension between the US Congress ~~and~~, the European Parliament and national parliaments, which would enhance public awareness, democratic legitimacy, oversight and the ability to deliver on our joint endeavours;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the multiple issues we cooperate on would benefit immensely from an even stronger parliamentary dimension between the US Congress and Senate and the European Parliament, which would enhance public awareness, democratic legitimacy, oversight and the ability to deliver on our joint endeavours;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)

Fa. whereas events of the last two decades, such as in particular the economic crisis, military interventions in the Middle East, the crisis of public health services and the failure to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic, have resulted in a call to replace the neoliberal agenda by a progressive agenda focussing on people;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)

Fb. Whereas in an era of rising geopolitical tensions, skyrocking inequalities, climate change, diminishing faith in governments and institutions a paradigm shift in the transatlantic relations is needed focussing on addressing global social, economic and ecological problems, democratic deficit and political resolution of conflicts and tensions in a fast changing multipolar world;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

– having regard to the Commission proposal of 14 June 2023 for a Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations of an agreement with the United States of America on strengthening international supply chains of critical minerals COM(2023) 327 final

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the Strategic Compass, adopted in March 2022, dedicates one of its main sections to the role of partnerships and calls for stronger tailored bilateral partnerships, in particular with the US and NATO;deleted

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas on 22 June 2023, the fifth high-level meeting of the EU-US Dialogue on China and the fourth meeting of the EU-US High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific were held; whereas the EU-US Dialogues remain important dimensions in strengthening cooperation against growing authoritarianism around the world, economic coercion, maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and addressing China's grave human rights violations;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas the NATO Strategic Concept, adopted in June 2022, acknowledges the importance of the southern neighbourhood, NATO’s Southern Flank, particularly the Middle East, North Africa and Sahel regions, underlining that it faces interconnected security, demographic, economic and political challenges;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. Acknowledges that close cooperation should also take place with third countries and through the command and planning structures of NATO; such cooperation will provide vital capabilities, such as strategic lift, essential to operations in the European periphery;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas the European Union and the USA conducted their first joint naval exercise on 23-24 March 2023;

Amendment 75 #

Paulo RANGEL

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas NATO remains the foundation of collective defence for its members and the guarantor of transatlantic security;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)

Gb. whereas on 15 September 2020, the US brokered the historic Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain; whereas on 10 December 2020, Morocco and on 6 January 2021, Sudan, joined the Abraham Accords and numerous other countries are reportedly expected to join; whereas the EU has stated that it supports relations between Israel and its neighbours Arab neighbours in light of the Middle East Peace Process;

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) work towards fostering an even stronger, mutually beneficial partnership between the EU and the US - where the strategic autonomy of the EU must be respected and protected - in order to face the new and dangerous realities shaping our societies and communities;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) work towards fostering an even stronger, mutually beneficial partnership between the EU and the US in order to face the new and dangerous realities shaping our societies and communities and the changing geopolitical scene;

Amendment 79 #

(a) work towards fostering an even stronger, mutually beneficial partnership in leadership and responsibility between the EU and the US in order to face the new and dangerous realities shaping our societies and communities;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)

– Having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/102

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) work towards fostering an even stronger, mutually beneficial partnership between the EU and the US in order to face the new and dangerous realities ~~shap~~facing our societies ~~and~~, communities and institutions;

Amendment 81 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) Underlines the need to rebuild the transatlantic partnership on the basis of a paradigm shift towards a progressive agenda which focusses on people’s needs, works for a sustainable and environmental friendly reconstruction of the economy and for overcoming regional, social, race, and gender injustice; insists that the renewed transatlantic partnership should be based on equality of partners, respect for their interests and the upholding of multilateralism;

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) encourage the House of Representatives to establish a standing Congressional delegation for the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD), in line with the 1999 joint statement on the establishment of the TLD between the US Congress and the European Parliament, which would further our capacity for policy dialogue and cooperation;

Amendment 83 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) Considers that future strategic cooperation between EU and US must include Member States providing the development, financing and operationalisation of a minimum of 50% of the capabilities required to ensure deterrence on the European continent;

Amendment 84 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) foster closer ties with key partners in the United States in order to counter those global challenges that affect our shared values, interests, security and prosperity;

Amendment 85 #

Lukas MANDL

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) strive for creating a level-playing field for all areas of security, keeping in mind that the U.S. is the strongest and most important partner of the EU

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) intensify and consolidate the cooperation mechanisms already established, including the EU-US Trade and Technology Council;

Amendment 87 #

Lukas MANDL

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) follow a complementary approach when it comes to achieving strategic autonomy within EU

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s ~~open~~ strategic autonomy as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene; enhance EU’s role in security and defence by increasing EU investments in production, equipment and related research which would hence help to “share the burden” of defence, among others inside NATO;

Amendment 89 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s ~~open strategic autonom~~strategic sovereignty and strategic indispensability as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on to shape future international relations together w~~orld scene~~ith like-minded partners including from the Global South;

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)

– having regard to the fifth high- level meeting of the EU-US Dialongue on China and the fourth meeting of the EU- US High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific on 22 June 2023;

Amendment 90 #

Dragoş TUDORACHE, Klemen GROŠELJ, Hilde VAUTMANS, Nicola BEER, Ramona STRUGARIU, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ~~foster the EU’s open strategic autonomy as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond~~Strengthen the EU’s position globally by acting as “TeamEurope”, by boosting investments in new technologies, military capabilities, and overall capacity building, aiming for to a stronger EU-US partnership, improved burden sharing, and increas~~ing th~~ed joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene;

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s open strategic autonomy as a means to pursue the EU Member States’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and also reinforcing the European pillar of NATO, when applicable, and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s open strategic autonomy as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic ~~bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene~~dialogue on shared interests;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster ~~the EU’s open~~greater transatlantic strategic ~~autonomy~~thinking as a means to also pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene;

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s open strategic autonomy as a means to pursue ~~the~~and safeguard EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene;

Amendment 95 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s open strategic ~~autonom~~security as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene;

Amendment 96 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster the EU’s ope~~n strategic autonom~~rational capability as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing the joint leverage of the EU and the US on the world scene;

Amendment 97 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) foster ~~the EU’s open strategic autonomy as a means to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests while~~ strengthening the transatlantic bond and increasing ~~the~~ joint leverage of the EU and the US on the ~~world scene~~global scene, while keeping possibilities to pursue the EU’s own legitimate interests;

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) work towards a transatlantic agenda that privileges multilateral cooperation for a more equitable and healthier world, the fight against climate change, promotion of peaceful resolution of conflicts, arms control, disarmament, fight against racism, and reform of economic governance, by putting the fight against inequalities and ecological transformation at its centre;

Amendment 99 #