13 Amendments of Fabio Massimo CASTALDO related to 2016/2067(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus preventing a more common approach;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Notes with concern thate terrorism has brought guerrilla warfare tot attacks within the European streetsUnion; underlines that, consequently, security of the individual security has become paramount, erodingas the traditional distinction between its external and internal dimensions has been eroded;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
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5. Underlines that, as Europe is no longer in control of its security environment and has lost the luxury of choosing the time and place of action,Considers it desirable for the CSDP, which has, until now, focused mainly on crisis management operations, shouldto complement these operations with crisis prevention and crisis resolution, and truly ensure the common security and defence of the entire area of freedom, security and justice;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
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6. Underlines, equally, that that a revision of the CSDP shcould be basedtake into account the possibility of basing it on a strong collective defence principle, efficient financing and full coordination with NATO, inter alia with a view to rebalancing relations within NATO;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
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9. SaluNotes the European Security Compact proposed by Germany and France and supports inter alia, but favours an approach which would be more shared with the other countries in the European Union; supports the idea of a common analysis of Europe’s strategic environment, making threat assessment a periodical common activity, and thus getting respect for each other’s concerns and support for common capabilities and common action;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
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11. Notes that, as internal and external security are becoming more and more integrated, the integration of their respective inventories is also becoming necessary, empowering the EU to act along the entire spectrum of instruments, up to the level of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
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14. WelcomNotes the Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 (establishing an Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) in order to extend the Union’s assistance to equip military actors in partner countries, considering this an indispensableat this could contributione to their resilience, thus diminishing their chances of becoming once again the object of conflict and sanctuaries for hostile activities against the EU;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
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15. Notes, to that effect, that the Petersberg tasks should be revised and the Battlegroups should become an employable military instrument through increased modularity and more functional financing, in full accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
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16. Recalls that NATO and the EU share the same strategic interests and face the same challenges to the East and the South; notes the relevance of the mutual defence clause, Article 42(7), for the EU non-NATO members and not only; notes the EUSG’s objective of an appropriate level of EU strategic autonomy and underlines that the two organisations cannot afford to duplicate their means; considers that the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ should reinforce Europe’s capacity to promote security within and beyond its borders as well as strengthen the partnership with NATO and transatlantic relations, in full accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as rebalancing relations within NATO;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
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18. Underlines that NATO is best equipped for deterrence and defence, and is ready to implement collective defence (Article V of the Washington Treaty) in the case of aggression against one of its members, while the EU is best equipped to deal with challenges to the internal security of the Member States, including subversion, which are not covered by Article V;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
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19. WelcomNotes the recent Joint Declaration signed by the EU with NATO in Warsaw and fully supports the fields of collaboration mentioned therein;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
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20. Is convinced that enhancing the EU’s status as a global security provider needs adequate, sufficient capabilities and a competitive defence industry ensuring a sustainable supply chain; notes that the European defence sector is characterised by fragmentation and duplication, which need gradual elimination through a process providing incentives and rewards to all national components;
Amendment 309 #
23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; supportsis disposed to assess the desirability of further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding for the remaindercalls for a serious debate to be launched ofn the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports thedesirability of development ofing an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027) with the ultimate aim of increasing efficiency, eliminating duplications and reducing costs;