Activities of Elmar BROK related to 2017/2271(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
State of EU-US relations (debate) DE
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Reports (1)
REPORT on the state of EU-US relations PDF (377 KB) DOC (81 KB)
Amendments (18)
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, as part of the EU’s Global Strategy, climate policy has been integrated into foreign and security policy, and the link between energy and climate, security and development goals and migration as well as fair and free trade has been strengthened;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Strongly criticises the statements by the new US ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, who stated his ambition to empower nationalistic populists throughout Europe, and recalls that the role of diplomats is not to support individual political forces, but to advance mutual understanding and partnership;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for an EU-US Summit to be held as soon as possible to decide on a common agenda on bilateral matters and global and regional issues, such as cyber security, transnational crime, effectiveness of the embargo policy, Russia and China;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the ongoing and uninterrupted work of the TLD in fostering EU-US relations through parliamentary dialogue and coordination on issues of common interest; welcomes the re-launch of the bipartisan Congressional EU Caucus for the 115th Congress and asks the EPLO and the EUD in Washington DC to liaise more closely with them; calls for the strengthening of the relationship between the EP and the Senate;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that security is multi- faceted and intertwined and that its definition not only covers military but also environmental, energy, trade, cyber and communications, health, development, humanitarian, etc. aspects; therefore underlines that a transatlantic trade agreement, balanced and mutually beneficial, would have an impact that would go far beyond trade and economic aspects; insists that security issues should be tackled jointly through a broad approach; in this context, is concerned about the proposed substantial budget cut decisions, for example the cuts on state building in Afghanistan and the 50 % US budget cut to development aid in Africa, on development aid in Africa and on contributions to UN programmes by the US;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the EU to strengthen and speed up the European Defence Union with a view to creating more synergies in defence spending; insists that more defence cooperation at EU level strengthens the European contribution within the NATO alliance and reinforces our transatlantic bond; supports, therefore, the recent efforts to step up the European defence architecture, including the European Defence Fund and the newly established Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), and supports the first projects agreed under PESCO, such as military mobility;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for the EU and the US to enhance their cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and defence, namely through specialised agencies and task forces such as ENISA, Europol, Interpol, future structures of PESCO and EDF, especially countering cyber-attacks and jointly advancing efforts to develop a comprehensive and transparent international framework setting up minimum standards for cyber-security policies, while upholding fundamental liberties;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need for a common approach to regulating digital platforms and to increasing their accountability; in order to discuss the issue of net censorship, copyright, personal data and the notion of net neutrality;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that enhanced cooperation regarding the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing is crucial as well as continued law enforcement cooperation are key in order to enhance our common security and calls on the US for bilateral and multilateral cooperation in this field;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the EU is committed to strengthening the prosperity, stability, resilience and security of its neighbours first hand through non-military means, notably through the implementation of association agreements, recalls that the EU stabilisation policy in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe, and the EU development and humanitarian policies around the world also contribute to global security;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the strategic focus and invites the US to be involved in further joint efforts in the Western Balkans, in particular on strengthening the rule of law and democracy; recommends more common actions to provide more stability and economic prosperity to the countries of the region as well as a role in resolving long-standing issues;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU and the US to play a more active and effective role in the resolution of the conflict on Ukraine’s territory and to support all efforts for a lasting peaceful solution which respects the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; and to urge the reform processes in Ukraine which need to be fully in line with Ukraine's commitments and the recommendations made by international organisations;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Expresses its deepest disappointment at the further lack of progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements and at the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in Eastern Ukraine; states therefore that the sanctions against Russia are still needed and that the US should coordinate its efforts with the EU; calls for closer cooperation in this issue between the HR/VP and the US Special Representative on Ukraine;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages further cooperation between EU and US programmes globally, promoting democracy, media freedoms, free and fair elections and the upholding of human rights;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Insists that migration issues should be addressed through cooperation, partnership and protection of human rights and security, but also by managing migration routes and pursuing a global approach at UN level, welcomes the efforts done so far in the UN to achieve a global compact for migration and regrets the US decision of December 2017 to withdraw from the discussions;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Advocates enhanced EU-US cooperation on energy issues, building on the framework of the EU-US Energy Council and thus renews the calls for continuation of meetings, furthermore calls for more cooperation on energy research and new technologies; insists on the necessity to work together on the security of energy supplies and further clarification is necessary on how Ukraine’s transit role will continue;
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Regrets the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement but praises the continued efforts of individuals, companies, cities and states within the US; who are still working towards the Paris Agreement and fighting climate change, takes note that climate change is no longer part of the US National Security Strategy, reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the UN Agenda 2030 and stresses the need to implement them in order to ensure security and develop a more sustainable economy and society, recalls that a shift towards a green economy entails many opportunities for jobs and growth;
Amendment 387 #
36. Encourages further cooperation in innovation, science and technology and calls on for the renewal of the US-EU Science and Technology Agreement;