6 Amendments of Phil BENNION related to 2019/2135(INI)
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that instability and unpredictability on the Union’s borders and, both in its immediate neighbourhood (north Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Caucasus, the Balkans, etc.), as well as in its extended neighbourhood (Sahel, Horn of Africa, etc), pose a direct threat to the security of the continent; stresses the inextricable link between internal and external security;
Amendment 58 #
4 a. Stresses that strengthening substantial relations with East and Southeast Asia is essential to the EU's rules-based, comprehensive and sustainable Connectivity Strategy; takes note of the military build-up in the region and calls for all parties involved to respect the freedom of navigation, to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait; expresses concern that foreign interferences from autocratic regimes through disinformation and cyber-attacks on the upcoming general elections threaten Asian democracies and regional stability; reiterates its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations, mechanisms and activities;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that Europe’s defence is based largely on the Union’s capacity and in the political willingness of Member States to intervene militarily, in a credible manner, in external theatres of operations; maintains that the Union disposes of considerable human, financial, technical and military resources, endowing it with an unique capacity to conduct military and civilian operations and respond promptly and pre-emptively to future security challenges, for instance through active peacekeeping misions;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses that, since the adoption of the 2016 EU Global Strategy, the proliferation of regional and local conflicts, not least in the vicinity of our immediate neighbourhood, poses many challenges for the Union's security, as they have often splill-over effects; considers, in this regard, that the Union should become a more robust actor in crisis management, confict resolution and in peace-keeping, whenever possible in concert with other regional and international organisations such as the UN and the African Union, in line with its commitments towards multilateralism, but also on its own, when the situation so requires;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. NotWelcomes the decision of 26 September 2019 to extend the EU maritime operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED Sophia) by six months to 31 March 2020; deeply deplores the decision temporarily to suspend the naval presence; stresses the urgent need to reach agreement among the Member States and calls for the redeployment of naval assets and full implementation of the mandate;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls on the High Representative to regularly consult the European Parlement on urgent matters pertaining to the implementation of the CSDP; believes that the High Representative, or an appropriate EEAS official with direct oversight over CSDP command structres and involved in the design, implementation and appraisal of current civilian and military operations, should promptly inform Parliament of important changes to the structures of any such operations, particularly in regards to their overall nature, mandate, length or early termination;