12 Amendments of Hilde VAUTMANS related to 2016/2036(INI)
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas terrorism, hybrid threats, economic volatility, cyber and energy insecurity, organized crime and climate change constitute the bigger security threats of an everyday more complex and interconnected world in which the EU should do its best and search the means in order to guarantee security and deliver prosperity and democracy;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas internal and external security are increasingly blurred; whereas especial attention should be brought to preventing conflict, addressing the root causes of instability and assuring human security;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that a strengthened European security and defence cooperation would lead to a higher effectiveness, unity, efficiency as well as an increase of EU assets, EU capabilities and positive potential effects on defence research and industrial matters. Highlights that only through such deeper cooperation that should gradually develop into a real European Defence Union, the EU and its member States would acquire the technological and industrial capabilities necessary to enable to act quicker, autonomously, effectively and addressing today's threats in a responsive and efficient manner;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that it is time to define a new, more realistic strategy for the EU’s relations with Russia, based on credible deterrence but also on dialogue in areas of common interest; stresses that sanctions have proven to be the most effective means for deterring Russian aggression; recalls that the full implementation of the Minsk agreement is a prerequisite for the suspension of sanctions; insists that the EU should consider imposing further sanctions in case Russia continues to violate international law; believes it is in the common interest of the EU and Russia to achieve a better relationship, provided international law is applied;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that a deepening of the relationship with the US and Canada is of strategic interest to the EU, while at the same time it is important for the EU to strengthen its relationship with Central and South AmericaLatin American countries;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines also the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism, which affects ever larger parts of the Middle East and North Africa and has also been creeping into Europe; urges the EU to undertake concerted diplomatic efforts, together with the US and other international allies, to convince partners in the region, such as Turkey, Saudi Arabiathe Gulf States and Iran, of the need for a common strategy towards this global challenge;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the importance of finding a sustainable solution to the conflict in Syria; supports the UN-led efforts to facilitate negotiations between all parties to the Syrian conflict on an inclusive political settlement; calls on the EU to use its leverage over key actors such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and Russia to ensure that they take a constructive position; emphasises that the use of sanctions should be considered in case some of the actors involved do not deliver on their commitments;
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recognises Turkey’s role as an important partner in solving the Syrian conflict and the fight against Da’esh; strongly condemns the attempted military coup against the democratically elected government of Turkey; encouragedemands the Turkish government to protect the constitutional order, while underlining the importance of respect for the rule of law and independence of the judiciary in the aftermath of the coup, in cooperation with the Council of Europe;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Highlights the fragility of the security situation in the Sahel region; recalls that the current turmoil could bear very serious consequences for the entire region as well as the EU, as it is expanding both to the North and the South; stresses that a real answer needs to be given to this security situation by the EU not only economically but also politically and militarily. Europe must provide a common answer and should stop laying its responsibility on the shoulders of one solitary Member State: France;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. As the half century occupation cannot continue indefinitely, highlights the need of achieving a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East - based on parameters set out in the Council Conclusions of July 2014 - that meets Israeli and Palestinian security needs and Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty, ends the occupation that began in 1967, and resolves all permanent status issues in order to end the conflict;
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need for close cooperation with other global and regional powers on global threats and challenges; emphasises in particular the crucial importance of the transatlantic relationship, which ishould be always based on common interests and values in all different areas of cooperation and relationship;
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Reminds of the importance of the so-called "human rights clause" included since the early 90's in all framework agreements signed with third countries; recalls the importance of the provision of a "non-execution clause" in it included and highlights the need of implementing the "appropriate measures" (including the suspension of the agreement) in case of violation by a third country of an essential element of the clause such as respect for democratic principles and fundamental rights as a tool for enforcing EU polices;