5 Amendments of Urmas PAET related to 2018/2154(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas under no circumstances can the use of PSCs be a substitute for national armed forces personnel; whereas the highest priority should be accorded, when implementing defence policies, to ensuring that the armed forces of the Member States have sufficient resources, instruments, training, knowledge and means with which to perform their tasks fully;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. whereas PMSCs could play a more important role in the fight against piracy and in improving maritime security, in missions involving cyber defence, research and development of security tools, mixed surveillance missions and training in cooperation with, and under the supervision of, public authorities; whereas the use of armed PSCs has created specific challenges for the maritime sector and has resulted in numerous incidents which have led to the loss of life and diplomatic conflicts;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underscores the need for PSCs, when operating in host countries and particularly those that significantly differ in terms of culture and religion, to be mindful of local customs and habits in order not to jeopardise the effectiveness of their mission and alienate the local population;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the EU makes use of PSCs abroad to guard its delegations and staff and to support its civilian and military CSDP missions; notes that their use thus directly contributes to the EU’s reputation and perception by third parties, which makes them important facets of the EU’s local presence and impacts on the level of trust in the EU;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for an EU security supervisor of an EU security company to be present at EU-funded sites and EU delegations with the tasks of ensuring the quality of the security services provided, vetting and training the locally hired security personnel, establishing and keeping up good relations with local security forces, providing risk assessments and being the first point of contact in security-related matters for the delegation;