13 Amendments of Demetris PAPADAKIS related to 2015/2342(INI)
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas this challenge requires a holistic approach based on international cooperation and synergies as well as global solutions; whereas, however, 86 % of the world’s refugees live in developing regions, with least developed countries hosting 26 % of the total; whereas the million people who arrived in the EU in 2015 represented 0.2 % of the EU population, compared with much higher percentages in neighbouring countries;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the fact that we are witnessing in today’s world an unprecedented level of human mobility, and stresses that one of the most urgent actions the international community must undertake is the strengthening of a common response to address the challenges and opportunities that this phenomenon represents; believes that the response to the migration crisis in and around Europe should not focus only on a security-based approach; stresses that this response must be based on solidarity and guided by the full protection of the rights and dignity of everyone forced by any circumstance to flee their homes in search of a better life; underlines that, though their treatment is governed by separate legal frameworks, refugees and migrants have the same universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, which need to be safeguarded regardless of their status; recalls that the EU must abide by its values and principles in all common policies and promote them in its external relations;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that EU development cooperation should continue to address the root causes of forced displacement by promoting peace, democracy and security, political and economic stability and prosperity, reducing poverty and inequality, strengthening basic services, addressing state fragility and promoting human rights, fundamental freedoms and good governance, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 in the new 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the crucial role of women in cases of forced displacement, not only as they are more vulnerable to certain abuse, but also because of the role they play in responding to emergencies, their socioeconomic contributions and their active participation in conflict resolution and prevention; notes that a focus on women’s empowerment is therefore necessary to address the deeper causes of forced displacement; reiterates the importance of adding a gender as well as a children's perspective to the EU policies addressing movements of migrants and refugees;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses nonetheless the need to find political solutions to violent conflicts and to invest in early-warning and conflict- prevention mechanisms so as to reduce them in the future; calls for the EU to initiate concerted diplomatic efforts with international partners and key regional powers and organisations in order to take a more active and effective role in the field of prevention and mediation; stresses that the response to forced displacement needs to be rights-based and take account of the population’s vulnerabilities – in particular as regards women and minors – and not be limited to humanitarian assistance but also involve development actors;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that legal and safe routes to the European Union for asylum seekers and refugees have to be established through the issuing of humanitarian visas at EU embassies and consular offices;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Supports the establishment of humanitarian corridors throughout the countries of transit for refugees aiming to provide humanitarian aid and ensure that the refugees' most basic needs are covered and their human rights are respected;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that EU external action should be forward-looking instead of mainly reactive with changing objectives in response to new crises; recalls that the migration phenomenon stems from a complex set of causes such as a growing population, povertywars, terrorism, lack of security, a growing population, poverty, violations of human rights, inequality, persecution, insufficient job creation, political instability and climate change;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the VP/HR, in cooperation with the Member States, to deal with building state, economic and societal resilience in particular in the EU's neighbours and in wider surrounding regions, including through the European Neighbourhood Policy and other EU instruments ;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the establishment of a genuine, value-based common European migration policy – with adequate legal channels for migration as a sustainable long-term policy to promote growth and cohesion within the EU – in order to set a clear framework for EU relations with third countries; supports cooperation arrangements and bilateral dialogues on implementation of a human and effective return with respect of the principle of non-refoulement and sustainable reintegration of irregular migrants; welcomes the EU Action Plan against migrant smuggling (2015-2020), which envisages closer cooperation with third countries, but underlines that the implementation of a common EU legal migration policy would be instrumental in breaking the business model of smugglers; encourages the VP/HR and the EEAS to continue to support the process of ratification of the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for mobility partnerships and circular migration agreements to facilitate the movement of third-country nationals between their countries and the EU and to sustain the socio-economic development of both parties;
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is extremely concerned by the continuing conflict in Syria, in which violence against civilians and violations of international humanitarian law over the past five years have led to the forced displacement of half of the country; calls on the HR/VP to renew efforts towards a common EU Syria Strategy, which would aim at facilitating a political settlement in Syria; expresses its full support to Lebanon and Jordan, which continue to demonstrate extraordinary solidarity in hosting millions of refugees in spite of limited resources; believes it is important to strengthen the economic resilience of the host countries, while enhancing economic opportunities for Syrian refugees, through increased protection and access to employment and quality education;
Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the launch of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency with a specific mandate for supporting search and rescue operations thus helping Member States to ensure more effective management of the EU's external borders; Welcomes the use of common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions such as EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUNAVFOR MED/SOPHIA, cooperation with NATO, and EU initiatives such as Europol’s Joint Operational Team (JOT) Mare to gather and share intelligence and fight smugglers, while underlining that global mobility should not be considered a threat; recommends the use of CSDP tools for early warning (forecasting), mediation and conflict resolution, while stressing the importance of starting to plan for durable solutions as early as possible in conflict situations;