11 Amendments of Andor DELI related to 2020/2111(INI)
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reiterates that the European Union was created with the aim of deepening solidarity between the peoples of Europe and thus in such difficult times it should concentrate on cooperation where needed instead of questioning the exceptional measures adopted with the sole purpose of protecting citizens and saving lives;
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that only a more united EU, backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities, will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy, and believes that the VP/HR should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the EU;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the important role of the armed forces during the COVID-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the European Medical Command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the EU’s preparedness to fight pandemics; notes that effective external border protection plays a crucial role in maintaining the free movement of persons and goods within the EU; recognises the need to review the EU’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy, to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military, as well as for a future in which Russia and China are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future Strategic Compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of COVID-19; believes that, given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following COVID- 19, the EU defence budgets must not be cut;
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. The emergency caused by the pandemic has also highlighted the EU’s dependence on third countries. To avoid supply problems, critical products and technologies must be produced in Europe, and certain vital sectors and value chains need to be relocated to the territory of the Union.
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. In order to increase the strategic autonomy of Europe’s economy, there is a need to support and protect the critical, fundamental and strategic sectors, for example energy and transport, food production, medical equipment and medicinal product manufacture.
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. A crucial target is strengthening the EU’s global competitiveness, which can only be achieved if the Member States are also competitive.
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South; stresses that the EU must giv by helping its neighbours in their combat against the COVID-19 pandemic, stresses that the EU should speed up the accession negotiations with those Western Balkan countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, and that the EU must continuestep up its efforts to invest in the region;
Amendment 533 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Commends the financial assistance initiative of the European Commission to support the Western Balkans in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Considers that the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans region to tackle the hard socio- economic impact of the crisis will contribute to maintain our influence in the region.