18 Amendments of Michal ŠIMEČKA related to 2019/2136(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Sofia Declaration of 17 May 2018 and the Council Conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process of June 2018 and June 2019,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the need for a stronger and united Europe when it comes to external relations is more urgent than before; whereas an ambitious, credible and effective common foreign policy must be underpinned by adequate financial resources and timely and decisive actions from the EU;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas EU external policy instruments need to be used in more coherent and cohesive way;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas EU external actions should take under consideration new global challenges such as climate change, energy security or migration;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU’s security environment is more volatile, unpredictable, complex and vulnerable to external pressure that prevents the EU from exercising its sovereignty; whereas EU faces continuous external political, economic and security challenges;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that at a moment when competing powers are increasingly challenging the rules-based global order, we, as Europeans, must defend multilateralism, international law, democracy, rule of law and human rights;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a stronger, united, effective and more strategic European Union, especially given that a new European political cycle has just started and that the EU’s foreign and security policy is subject to change, calls on intensifying efforts to protect EU interests and values, while acting as a reliable international partner;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the urgent need to strengthen the EU’s resilience and independence by reinforcing a CFSP which promotes peace, security, human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe and throughout the world; stresses that the EU's credibility in the world depends on these principles being protected and adhered to by all of its own Member States;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the European Union needs to take on a global leadership role and unlock its political potential to think and act like a geopolitical power while defending and promoting its common values and interests in the world; reaffirms the need to secure ‘EU strategic autonomy’ as underlined in the Union's Global Strategy ; fully supports the Commission President’s decision to transform the EU’s executive branch into a ‘geopolitical commission’;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Union has to switch from a responsive to an anticipatory approach and team up with like-minded partners to defend the global rule-based order founded on international law; recalls that the EU’s CFSP is based on partnership and multilateralism, which help to unite the relevant regional and global powers; underlines the urgent need to explore new forms of alliances and find innovative mechanisms for cooperation; and calls for join efforts to reform multilateral organisations to make them fit for purpose;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates, in this respect, that over the years Parliament has developed a series of instruments and networks in the field of external action which are both distinct from and complementary to those of the European Union executive; calls therefore for a more integrated approach to EU foreign and security policy which would include a parliamentary dimension, and for interinstitutional cooperation when devising strategies towards third countries and regions; recalls the importance of the parliamentary diplomacy and inter- parliamentary relations to support these aims;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that credible and effective Common foreign and security policy must be underpinned by adequate financial resources; calls for these to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027) and for the EU to focus its resources on strategic priorities;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for more strategic approach, greater coherence, consistency and complementarity between the EU’s external financing instruments and the CFSP to enable the European Union to tackle growing security and foreign policy challenges; considers that the simplified structure of external instruments proposed under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument calls for proper checks and balances, a sufficient level of transparency, and strategic policy input and scrutiny of implementation by Parliament; stresses the need for efficient and adequate funding under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for 2021-2027 (IPA III); highlights the role of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), particularly in supporting peace and stability around the world; expects a timely adoption of the post-2020 instruments, so as to avoid unnecessary funding gaps;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Underlines the strategic role of the Union in its neighbourhood South and East focusing on the efforts to continue to strengthen state, economic and societal resilience and to address crisis situations; recognises the importance of the stability of the Eastern Neighbourhood for the Union's own stability and encourages the development of ever closer relations with the Eastern Partnership;
Amendment 267 #
17b. Reaffirms its commitment to enlargement process, which remains a key policy of the EU; reiterates the EU's unequivocal support to the European perspective of the Western Balkans; highlights that the enlargement process needs to remain merit-based, grounded on strict and fair conditionalities in accordance with application of the Copenhagen criteria; remains fully committed to support EU-oriented reforms and projects, in particular focusing on further strengthening the rule of law and good governance, protecting fundamental rights and fostering reconciliation, good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recalls that climate change impacts all aspects of human life, including by increasing the likelihood of conflicts and violence; stresses that climate security concerns should be integrated throughout the foreign policy portfolio; underscores the fact that the EU should develop capacities to monitor climate change- related risks, which should include conflict sensitivity and crisis prevention policies; underlines the need to develop a comprehensive approach to climate change and security, involving also other EU institutions such as EIB;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that strengthening substantial relations with East and Southeast Asia is essential to the EU's rules-based, comprehensive and sustainable Connectivity Strategy; takes note of the military build-up in the region and calls for all parties involved to respect the freedom of navigation, to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait; expresses concern that foreign interferences from autocratic regimes through disinformation and cyber-attacks on the upcoming general elections threaten Asian democracies and regional stability; reiterates its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;
Amendment 350 #
25. Calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and the Member States to continue and step up their efforts to increase their ability to confront hybrid threats by strengthening the EU’s cyber defences and resilience against hybrid threats; calls, in this regard, for the development of comprehensive joint capacities and methods to analyse risk and vulnerability; recalls that strategic communication and public diplomacy should strengthen EU’s geopolitical influence and overall image in the world and to protect its interests;