25 Amendments of Hilde VAUTMANS related to 2022/2050(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the participation of women in peacekeeping and military operations improves outcomes by improving outreach, local perceptions of the mission, intelligence gathering, and increased reporting of sexual violence 2 ; _________________ 2 https://giwps.georgetown.edu/wp- content/uploads/2021/05/Gendered- Impacts-on-Operational-Effectiveness-of- UN-Peace-Operations.pdf
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas women constitute 24% of participants in civilian CSDP missions and only 5% in military missions and 6% in military operations;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas the COVID-19 outbreak and its social consequences is a stark reminder of the essential contribution of women as actors and decision-makers at all levels and more broadly in peace processes;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the Russian invasion of Ukraine underlines the unequivocal need for security and defence measures to be gender-responsive, including preventing sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war, in defending women’s rights to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and in eradicating trafficking in human-beings;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that gender equality is a fundamental value and key objective of the EU, and calls for accelerated implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS), in line with the commitment of the Strategic Compass;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Member States to ensure effective gender mainstreaming across all Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions; recalls the importance of including the gender perspective at every step of a CSDP mission by consulting gender experts and gender advisers early and throughout the process; calls specifically for the next Civilian CSDP Compact and the planning of military missions and operations to set targets for gender balance in the personnel, especially in leadership positions as there are only three female heads of civilian missions and no female commanders of military missions;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Europe is facing the most complex combination of both military and non-military threats since the end of the Cold War accentuated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine; whereas this requires the EU to enhance the effectiveness of its security and defence policy to defend its interests and values and to support its partners; whereas the Strategic Compass aims to equip the EU with the necessary tools to make it an effective security provider and an assertive global actor; whereas there is a new urgency to boosting EU security and defence capabilities, including building on the unprecedented support for Ukraine and including the use of the EPF;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the important work of gender advisers in CSDP missions; regrets that the post of gender adviser remains vacant in several military missions and calls for these posts to be filled; regrets that whilst there is a full-time gender expert at Headquarters level for civilian missions since 2018 there is no such post for military missions and calls for such a post to be created as a priority; recognises the relevant role of the gender focal points network in missions and expects its continued development and training; encourages structured exchange of best practices between civilian and military missions in particular so that gender- equality initiatives currently practiced within civilian missions can be applied in military missions;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that much remains to be done to ensure gender balance in both military and civilian missions; stresses the need to strengthen recruitment and retention of women in military missions for peacebuilding and peacekeeping;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipelines was a targeted attack against the EU’s critical infrastructure; whereas the Nord Stream gas leaks will have a substantial negative impact on climate;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for aDeplores any sexual violence perpetrated by members of CSDP missions, or by local authorities trained by CSDP missions; calls for the provisions in the Upgraded Standards of Behaviour for CSDP missions and operations to be fully implemented and turned into a comprehensive zero-tolerance approach to sexual and gender-based harassment and sexual exploitation within all CSDP missions and; insists that independent oversight be employed to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable and victims can report in full confidence of anonymity and protection; urges the EEAS and the Member States to guarantee safety from sexual exploitation, with mandatory training for all mission members and sub- contractors; calls for specialised support, including counselling and psychological services, to be made available to all victims;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for ring-fencing of funding for gender-related actions within the CSDP. and the European Peace Facility, in particular to guarantee the work of gender advisers across all CSDP missions and to support the growth of the gender focal points network;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. In the context of increasing hybrid threats and the focus on cyber capabilities within the CSDP, emphasises the importance of cybersecurity measures to monitor and prevent trafficking of women affected by conflict, given the impact of technologies on human trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation; recalls that women are underrepresented in cybersecurity roles in Europe and calls for a specific initiative to address gender balance in the cyber capabilities of the CSDP;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls for collaboration between CSDP missions and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), in particular in the development of gender mainstreaming, and for adequate resources to be allocated for this work;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the dramatic deterioration in European security accelerated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine; stresses that this situation demands that the EU step up its defence capacities and show greater willingness to act in order to deliver the security expected by the EU’s citizens; underlines the unprecedented and united EU response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, including the provision of military equipment through the EPF; remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s defence of its territorial integrity and sovereignty; calls on the EU to sustain its efforts and provide Ukraine with all necessary financial, humanitarian and military aid;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to substantially strengthen the society-wide focus on resilience and the response to hybrid warfare; welcomes the decision to develop an EU Hybrid Toolbox for a coordinated response to hybrid threats; encourages further development of the EU’s cyber- defence policy and capabilities; emphasises the need for effective efforts in fighting adverse disinformation and propaganda;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls for a thorough investigation and proportionate response to the sabotage explosion in the Nord Stream pipelines, as well as a plan to manage the environmental impact of gas leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes the need for comprehensive assessment and actions to secure offshore oil and gas pipelines, cables and other strategic infrastructure assets;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to take decisive decisions on the EU energy market in order to ensure a stable energy supply and mitigate the negative impact of the energy crisis on European households and businesses;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it important to fill the identified defence investment gaps such as replenishing stockpiles, replacing Soviet- era systems, reinforcing air and missile defence systems, expanding existing main battle tank capabilities and armoured vehicles, strengthening naval forces and improving satellite-based secure connectivity; strongly calls on Member States to commit to a significant increase in funding for EU procurement mechanisms and to take swift and thorough action in this crucial field, as well as to consolidate and coordinate investments into increased military mobility;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for moreMember States defence spending at 2 % of GDP and smarter spending to foster industrial consolidation, cost savings and increased interoperability; calls for synergies with other EU financial instruments to be leveraged and access to private funding for the defence industry to be facilitated;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Expresses concern about increased tensions as a result of aggressive Chinese actions in the South China Sea and Taiwan resulting into potential disruption of trade links and regional security;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Supports the EU training mission for Ukraine’s armed forces and calls on the Member States to provide necessary support for its implementation;
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for stronger military-security cooperation with likeminded Western Balkan countries, in particular in areas such as resilience, cybersecurity, hybrid threats, counter-terrorism and countering disinformation;