23 Amendments of Thierry MARIANI related to 2021/2182(INI)
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomesExpresses concern about the EU’s growing ambition and initiatives to take the lead in promoting global partnerships on key priorities and in strengthening the multilateral order through a reform of key institutions and organisations;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the EU to develop its leadership role in the defence andInsists that the EU does not have the mandate to defend or promotion ofe human rights in multilateral forums, and in particular the UN; believes that the EU should ensure an effective use of the EU Global Hthe world, and that this mandate lies with the United Nations; emphasises that the EU is not the world’s human Rrights Sanctions Regime (EU Magnitsky Act), including the development of a complementary EU anti-corruption sanctions regime, and better enforce the human rights provisions of the international agreements it has concludedd democracy watchdog, and nor should it be;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. points out that the network connecting people across continents extends along maritime routes and across the ocean floor, where thousands of kilometres of cable carry 97% of data traffic; stresses, therefore, that a new international geopolitical and geo- economic debate concerns infrastructure such as underwater cables, which are essential for improving internet connections and IT data;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomesTakes note of the EU’s efforts as a global frontrunner in the fight against climate change and urges the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to propose new initiatives such as the internationalisation of the European Green Deal; believes that the implementation of the European Green Deal will have significant geopolitical consequences and will influence the EU’s relations with some of its partners;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the pursuit of a rapid wholesale transition towards new forms of alternative energy has not properly considered the costs of transition and led to a greater dependency on traditional energy sources from external countries;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the EU to develop global partnerships for the establishment of norms and standards on a rules-based, ethical use of technologies which respect the privacy of individual users, in particular as regards artificial intelligence;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the EU needs first and foremost a stronger and genuine political will of its Member States to jointly agree on and promote their respective interests, EU foreign policy goals and EU security and defence cooperation;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the EU needs first and foremost a stronger and genuine political willConsiders that a common EU foreign policy is not possible, given the different national interests of itsthe Member States to jointly agree on and promote EU foreign policy goals and EU security and defence cooperationhat should be preserved and respected;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the Treaties provide for the possibility to improve decision-making procedures for the CFSP; stresses that unanimity hampers the EU’s ability to act and therefore calls for the Member States to use qualified majority voting for specific aspects of the CFSP; in particular, reiterates its call for the introduction of qualified, however, that in order to preserve the sovereignty of Member States, unanimity must remain the decision-making benchmark in the Council when it comes to foreign and security policy; considers that the interest of Member States are vastly different in light of geopolitical realities and that these interests can only be preserved through unanimity, as any form of majority voting forhas the adoption of sanctions; stresses that the use of Article 44 TEU could improve the EU’s flexibility and capacity to actpotential of ignoring and undermining vital national interests;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. CRecalls for the EU to ensure its strategic sovereignty in specific areas that are fundamental to the Union’s existencethat existence on the global scene, as the term itself suggests, is based exclusively on the representation onf the global scene, such as economics, security and technology, and to establMember States; stresses that the European Union has absolutely no legitimacy in thish a European Defence Unionrea;
Amendment 269 #
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 deploythe framework of NATO is an impediment tof 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 partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; 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 sovereignty and undermines any credible European defence project serving the inherent interests of European countries;
Amendment 277 #
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 ofthere is no such thing as “EU sovereignty” since the EU is not a 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 w, and can therefore not sovereign; emphasises that the EU derives iths partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcementower to act from the Member States, and that the EU cand 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 only act because of the conferral of power by the Member States;
Amendment 295 #
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 theat common defence projects have always been founded on transnational cooperation; rejects any drift towards federalism in this area, as envisaged by the Commission; stresses that Member States should not have their technologies and research protjection and resilience of critical infrastructurs jeopardised by the Europeanisation of industrial defence bases;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its call for accelerating the enlargement process, with a focus on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, as well as fostering reconciliation in the Western Balkans, as prerequisites for durable stability and prosperityrejects any new plans to further enlarge the European Union;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that the newly adopted Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance 2021-2027 (IPA III) should support a long- term investment in the European future of the region and that the improved conditionality of the instrument should be used effectively to deliver the expected results; reiterates, however, that the unacceptable provocations by the Erdogan regime should not be rewarded with sustained funding under the IPA or any other funding instrument;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Hopes that third countries do not exploit or use EU funds as a tool for intimidating and blackmailing Member States and the EU;
Amendment 344 #
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; 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; reiterates that the EU’s support is conditional upon concrete progress on those reformsconsiders that the adversarial relationship maintained by the EU bodies with Russia can only have damaging consequences for the stability and security of the entire European continent;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is concerned byCondemns the Turkish Government’s increasingly assertggressive foreign policy, which is repeatedly putting the country at odds with the EU and individual Member States; 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;
Amendment 386 #
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; 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, proporinsists that all accession negotiations with Turkey be unconditionatelly and irreversible manner, keeping the country as closely anchored to the EU as possibley terminated;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the need to strengat then EU-US transatlantic cooperation on the basis of an equal partnership; welcomes uropean Union tagging along behind 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; highlights that the EU should be prepared to reflect on how to adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stagee United States on the global stage runs counter to the diplomatic, strategic and economic interests of European countries and undermines Member States' sovereignty;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines that the situation in Afghanistan is a wakeup call for the EU to deploy its external actions and means; is concerned by the dramatic humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan; stresses the need for those in power across Afghanistan to bear responsibility and accountability for the protection of human life and property and for the restoration of security and civil order; reiterates that Afghan women and girls, like all Afghan people, deserve to live in safety, security and dignity and welcomes the broad international support for their rights and freedoms; calls for the EU to preserve the achievements of the last 20 years and to ensure that Afghanistan does not descend into a safe haven for terrorist groups; calls on the EU to monitor its own borders in order to avert the risk of terrorists reaching our countries; emphasises the importance of cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries to ensure global security and regional stability;