15 Amendments of Jonás FERNÁNDEZ related to 2017/2276(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas NATO was instrumental in protecting Western Europe after World War II and in putting an end to the Cold War, helping to bring about political change in Central and Eastern Europe, and, in consequence, is the key security partner of the EU;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the guarantee of security is the prerequisite of peace and development;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, in general, the Eastern Europeansome EU Members see Russia as a geopolitical actor and the Western membwhile some others see it mainly as a commercial partner, polarizing EU commercial interests in the West and the security ones in the East;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas a recommitment to the respect for rule of law and to solidarity with challenges such as refugee flows to some EU Member States will further encourage EU unity vis-à-vis the protection of its Eastern border;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas both the EU and NATO use the same transport infrastructure in Europe, a key factor in rapid military deployment, and whereas military mobility was recently identified as a top priority area of cooperation between the two organisations;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the EU and NATO, sharing the same values of freedom and democracy, have identical strategic interests too in protecting their citizens against any threats;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the absence of a common threat perception within the EU, in the event, can have an impact on relations between the EU and NATO; encourages the EU Member States therefore to findconsolidate a shared understanding of the evolving threat environment, particularly as it regards the aggressive behaviour of the Russian Federation, and welcomes recent efforts in that direction;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that for its Members NATO must remainis the cornerstone of collective defence and deterrence in Europe and thatlongside a stronger EU in the field of security and defence, fully capable of honouring the provisions of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), which contributes to a stronger NATO; underlines that EU-NATO cooperation must also take into account the security needs and defence policyviews of those six EU Member States which are not yet NATO members, which nonetheless also benefit from the NATO security umbrella; acknowledges that NATO accession by the said EU Member States is always available, a development that will further enhance the coherence of the NATO-EU security framework;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that EU-NATO cooperation should be strengthened on the Eastern flank for the security of both organisations and that Russian penetration in Eastern flank countries should be countered; underlines that the current infrastructure in Europe, which is mainly West-East oriented, should be complemented by the development of a new North-South dimension, responding to the requirements for military mobility; considers that roads, bridges and railroads should be upgraded as to allow for the fast deployment of military personnel and equipment;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the launch of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and stresses that it does not represent a competitor for NATO and should be, but a driver for further EU-NATO cooperation in capabilities development and for a stronger EU pillar in NATO;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes enhanced tactical and operational cooperation, including through direct links between NATO’s Maritime Command and Frontex, as well as between Operation Sea Guardian and EUNAVFOR MED Sophia, helping the EU and its missions to stem irregular migration and to counter illegal traffickingave lives in danger and to counter criminal networks, including in arms trafficking; notes that NATO provides logistical support and other capabilities such as re-fuelling at sea and medical support;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates that the EU initiatives aimed at strengthening European security and defence should also help ensure that those EU Member States which are NATO Allies meet their NATO commitments; stresses that EU Member States should be capable to launch autonomous military missions also where NATO is not willingable to act or where EU action is more appropriate;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Strongly believes that the EU and NATO need to cooperate on strengthening their technological and industrial base; considers it important that effective transatlantic defence industrial cooperation should be a strategic priority for both organisations, including by launching a transatlantic common defence products market; supports the measures envisaged under the European Defence Fund (EDF) to support joint research and development of European capabilities;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need to address, in close cooperation between the EU and NATO, the physical and legal obstacles to the swift and rapid movement of troops and military equipment within Europe in order to ensure frictionless movement of equipment and forces across Europe, whenever necessary, including the usability of critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges and railroads;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Suggests that the EU VP/HR becomes a permanent invitee to the meetings of the NATO North Atlantic Council;