14 Amendments of Željana ZOVKO related to 2021/2182(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas recent international developments and challenges, including the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly changing global geopolitical environment and the recent rapid collapse of the state structures of Afghanistan, have exposed the vulnerability of the EU to the external events and accelerated existing trends affecting key aspects of the EU’s CFSP;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CWelcomes the EU's approach and global lead in providing COVID vaccines and addressing the social and economic consequences of the pandemic via the COVAX mechanism and the Team Europe global recovery package; calls for the EU to develop a robust global health strategy, including global and EU efforts to ensure preparedness and an effective response to upcoming crises and to secure fair, affordable and equitable access to vaccines around the world;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU sovereignty in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labour between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with like-minded partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; notes that these enhanced European strategic capabilities should be compatible and complementary with NATO and welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the need for the Union to develop its technological sovereignty through the enhancement of industrial defence capabilities, in particular in emerging disruptive technologies (EDTs), and the protection and resilience of critical infrastructures, and essential cybersecurity measures;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its call for accelerating the enlargement process and opening accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia, with a focus on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human and minority rights, as well as fostering reconciliation and economic progress in the Western Balkans, as prerequisites for durable stability and prosperity; urges for EU engagement with the countries in the Western Balkans to find solutions for problems impeding further reforms, including the needed electoral reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina ensuring the implementation of the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement; underlines the importance of European integration of these partner states for the stability and security of the continent as a whole;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Commends the work of operation EUFOR Althea that set route towards peace, stabilization and the European integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina; reminds that this mission still plays a pivotal role for the security and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Welcomes the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans and calls for its immediate implementation to facilitate the long-term recovery and economic growth of the area and its sustainable connectivity, bringing the Western Balkans closer to the EU Single Market;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reaffirms its unwavering support to the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular as regards their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognised borders; calls for the full implementation of the Association Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine and the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement with Armenia; underlines the need to continue negotiations on the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the EU and Azerbaijan; condemns Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in armed conflicts, occupations and military build-ups inside the region or on its borders with the region; urges the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular those that have chosen to pursue the path of European integration, to ensure that fundamental freedoms are upheld and to continue implementing the necessary reforms; welcomes the Commission’s joint communication with a renewed agenda on new long-term policy objectives for the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020 which sets out the measures to strengthen resilience, foster sustainable development and deliver tangible results for society in the partnership countries; reiterates that the EU’s support is conditional upon concrete progress on those reforms;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is concerned by the Turkish Government’s increasingly assertive foreign policy, which is repeatedly putting the country at odds with the EU and individual Member States; calls for the resumption of diplomatic dialogue to find sustainable solutions for the disputes in the East Mediterranean; deplores the long-deteriorating situation regarding human rights and democracy in Turkey; recalls, however, that Turkey will continue to be a country of key strategic interest for the EU and that engagement needs to continue in a phased, proportionate and reversible manner, keeping the country as closely anchored to the EU as possible; welcomes in this regard the recent first high-level dialogue on migration and security;
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of the full implementation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as the Trade and Cooperation Agreement; stresses the importance of the Protocol for maintaining peace and stability on the Northern Irish border, as well for the integrity and proper functioning of the European Single Market; welcomes steps towards the establishment of a Parliamentary Partnership Assembly for Members of the European Parliament and Members of the UK Parliament, as provided for by the agreement; hopes that foreign policy and security cooperation will be further developed and strengthened in areas of common concern;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the need to strengthen EU-US transatlantic cooperation on the basis of an equal partnership of equals; welcomes in this context the statement ‘Towards a renewed Transatlantic partnership’ from the EU-US summit 2021, which provides a good basis for an ambitious transatlantic agenda; fully supports and commits to pursuing synergies and shared foreign and security objectives by further deepening cooperation in the framework of the EU- US transatlantic dialogue, such as through transatlantic parliamentary diplomacy; welcomes in this regard the launch of the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council and proposes the establishment of a Transatlantic Political Council; highlights that the EU should be prepared to reflect on how to adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stage;
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is gravely concerned by the developments in Russia and reiterates the EU’s interest in maintaining freedom, stability and peace on the European continent and beyond; believes that the EU should deter Russia from carrying out destabilising and subversive actions in Europe and from repressing its own citizens; underlines that closer coordination, cooperation and unity among the EU Member States are necessary in order to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Russian authorities based on the five guiding principles, which is only possible if both parties are genuinely interested in it; urges the EU to engage more closely with the people of Russia, including by developing a clearly defined ‘engagement’ objective, which should focus not only on traditional selective engagement with the Kremlin, but also on ‘strategic’ engagement with Russian opposition and civil society;
Amendment 521 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Welcomes the increased involvement of the European Parliament in the programming of Global Europe and IPA III; welcomes as well as the introduction of a biannual High-Level Geopolitical Dialogue for both external financial instruments; underlines that these geopolitical dialogues aim to allow the Parliament to provide orientations, strategic steering and guidance for programming and implementation across thematic and geographic priorities of Global Europe and IPA III;