68 Amendments of Traian BĂSESCU related to 2019/2136(INI)
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading -1 (new)
Subheading -1 (new)
The Fundamentals for a renewed governance of the CFSP
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Multilateralism at stake: urgent need for a stronger and united Europe
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Stresses that since its inception, the decision-making process in the EU foreign policy including the CFSP has been traditionally built on complex arrangements of checks and balances between EU institutions and EU Member States, on deliberate power sharing between the EU policies and competences; our success in shaping policies, including the CFSP depends on a high-quality standard consultation, coordination, cooperation, better regulation and ability of change or block policy actions;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Underlines that as a supranational parliament, the EP has a limited range of instruments to exercise influence toward the EU executive and hold the executives accountable for their activities, the oversight and control functions of the EP including through issuing resolutions or pursuing cases or policy areas deserve greater attention;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. Stresses the importance of the EP’s role in mobilising European public opinion not only by the cultivating strategic informal relations with the EU executive and national parliaments, but also by positive negotiations and better regulation including well-drafted resolutions that enhance the European’ trust, promote a sense of European identity and create a unique sense of European common belonging;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. Calls for a renewed governance of the CFSP within the context of the new multi-polarity of the globalised world, of the multiple actors interacting in the making of laws and policies at international level; the current context entails the risk of political and regulatory fragmentation at international level that may lead to a loss of coherence, to international institutional blockage and to a weakening of the constructive leadership role of the EU in shaping the international community's response to the most pressing international political and economic challenges;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1d. Deplores that in the context of insufficient coordination, of the lack of political will, of the major crises, the Syrian war, the unprecedented migratory and refugee crisis, the EU shall set up basis for a renewed CFSP in line with upcoming complexity and able to play a geopolitical leadership role at international level by defending multilateralism, international law, democracy and human rights and prosperity; outlines the despite clashing narratives about the transatlantic partnership, the core interests between EU-USA/NATO for collective security and prosperity, for upholding international law, protecting fundamental rights and jointly addressing regional conflicts and global challenges - remain perfectly aligned from a short and long- term perspective;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1e. Underlines the importance of the EU institutions to improve the decision- making in Common Foreign and Security Policy by using fully the existing Treaty provisions, by guaranteeing the necessary external action funding in the new multi- annual financial framework 2021-2027, by making use of its existing instruments more effectively, by acting in a more unified way in the decision-making process for our CFSP;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Paragraph -1 f (new)
-1f. Outlines that the multilateralism is the cornerstone of the EU’s foreign and security policy, the best way to ensure peace, security, human rights and prosperity; this approach delivers benefits for people in Europe and across the world;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that at a moment when competing powers are increasingly challenging the rules-based global order, we, as Europeans, must defend multilateralism, international law, democracy and human rightsthe EU institutions, including the EP as source of democratic legitimacy, have more responsibility than many others to shape the debate at the international level and must defend multilateralism, international law, democracy and human rights; it is our responsibility to shape the CFSP debate and to shift public opinion positively on the future European foreign policy;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises a three-fold approach of multilateralism based on the following principals: upholding international law and ensure that the EU’s action is based on rules and norms of international law and cooperation; extending the multilateralism to a new global reality that encourage a collective approach and consider the potential of taking advantage of the EU's normative capacity, autonomy and influence within the international organisations, preserving and extending their influence; and reforming international organisations, making multilateral organisations fit for purpose;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that it is important to boost the EU own effectiveness and enforcement powers at international level, and call for EU institutions focused on being citizen-centric, acting in the people’s interest; that communicate policy objectives, prioritise and target, that engage with average citizens, are focused on people and not on processes, deliver tangible results and do not encourage bureaucracy;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls the EU to improve the dialogue with governmental and non- governmental actors of third countries when developing policy proposals with an international dimension in order to allow EU to speak with one single voice;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the European Union needs to take on a global leadership role and unlock its political potential to think and act like a geopolitical power while defending and promoting its common values and interests in the world; reaffirms the need to secure ‘EU strategic autonomy’ seeks to promote a more capable, independent EU at a time of growing geopolitical competition; fully supports the Commission President’s decision to transform the EU’s executive branch into a ‘geopolitical commission’; a geopolitical Commission shall seek to safeguard its interests in full respect of international law and its own values; the EU shall engage all the powers based on a spirit of cooperation and openness, while reserving the right to push back when it must;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Union has to switch from a responsive to an anticipatory approach and team up with like-minded partners to defend the global rule-based order founded on international law; recalls that the EU’s CFSP is based on partnership and multilateralism, which help to unite the relevant regional and global powers; underlines the urgent need to explore new forms of alliances and find innovative mechanisms for cooperation;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the urgent need to explore new forms of strategic alliances and find innovative mechanisms for cooperation by starting with the present traditional partners, then returning to the past allies, and then looking to the future strategic partners; outlines that the relations with the US are irreplaceable and that, acting together could be a formidable force for good in the world; that the EU should develop further strategic relations with all those countries that share EU values and are prepared to act in their support and that respect for common values;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines the importance of identifying effective and efficient options for achieving the CFSP's objectives; in this sense, the EU needs to carefully define the underlying problem, its source and scale, and explain why the EU needs to intervene; underlines that the EU Interventions should justify a valuable change, explain the right incentives and anticipate unintended consequences;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Promotes an EU foreign policy and culture, that will unite the EU institutions and all foreign ministries behind a common and strong EU-level foreign policy; emphasisescalls on the needEU to build ad hoc coalitions to strengthen EU cohesion and democratic legitimacye not only global payer but also a global player too;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underscores that the European Union must use its existing instruments more effectively and act in a more unified and coherent way in orderU policies and instruments should be consistent with the EU’s CFSP objectives; in this sense, the EU needs to focus on how these policies and instruments improve upon current CFSP outcome, and find new ways to improve its decision-making processesand encourage innovation across and within EU action, and encourage driving policy implementation to be effectively monitored;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that a stronger role of the EP in the CFSP/CSPD must be a key component of a robust foreign policy; calls for the need to be far more synergies for the implementation of some legal principals in the CFSP such as: the principle of “sincere cooperation”, the principle of “the unity in the international representation of the Union”, the principle "of equality of Member States" and the principle "of respect of national identities and essential state functions";
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Outlines that the EP can contribute to a strong CFSP only by a better democratic legitimation of EU foreign policy in the CFSP; a better recognition of the EP procedural rights in the area of CFSP/CSPD; a renewed Parliamentary Diplomacy; a more integrated approach to EU foreign and security policy; an enhanced role for the EP in the context of external relations and of Brexit; a thoughtful CSDP that reinforces our European identity; by an increasing role for the respect of Rule of Law in the CFSP; a CFSP-related strategy or communication and preliminary consultation approach; a coherent, consistent and complementary external financing instruments;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
To ensure a better democratic legitimation of EU foreign policy in the CFSP
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recalls that the Article 2(4) TFEU merely states that “The Union shall have competence, in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty on European Union, to define and implement a common foreign and security policy […]”;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls for an effective and successful implementation of Article 36TEU in order to allow the EP to fulfil its substantive contribution to the CFSP that goes beyond the parliamentary discourse and have a real impact on the decision-making process in the Council; the EP should be consulted on the current decisions at the light of Article 36, of “the basic choices of the CFSP and defence policy” and not just on the main aspects of the CFSP or general policy lines;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Recognizes the importance of institutionalised relationships between the EP and the EEAS which provide powers for the EP to ‘fully play its role in the external action of the Union, including its functions of political control as provided for in Article 14(1) TEU, as well as in legislative and budgetary matters as laid down in the Treaties’1a _________________ 1a Council Decision 2010/427/EU establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, OJ [2010] L 201, 3.8.2010 p. 30, Art. 27(3).
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 b (new)
Subheading 2 b (new)
For a more integrated approach to EU foreign and security policy
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Welcomes the new strategic agenda 2019-2024 of the Council according to which “the EU can only engage with international emerging powers on an equal basis if it avoids a piecemeal approach and presents a united front, backed up by EU and Member State resources”;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 c (new)
Subheading 2 c (new)
For a better recognition of the EP procedural rights in the area of CFSP/CSPD
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines Article 36 TEU that provides that : “The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall regularly consult the European Parliament on the main aspects and the basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy and inform it of how those policies evolve; he shall ensure that the views of the European Parliament are duly taken into consideration; special representatives maybe involved in briefing the European Parliament; the European Parliament may address questions or make recommendations to the Council or the High Representative; twice a year it shall hold a debate on progress in implementing the common foreign and security policy, including the common security and defence policy”;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Notes that according to the Council Decision 2010/427/EU on establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, the High Representative will regularly consult the EP on CFSP matters, that the latter’s views will duly be taken into consideration, and that right of access to documents for MEP’s should be regulated;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Recalls that the Article3(4) of the Council Decision 2010/427/EU that stipulates that ‘the EEAS shall extend appropriate support and cooperation […] in particular to the European Parliament’ which clearly creates conditions for the EP to increase its involvement in – and information position on – CFSP/CSDP matters;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Underlines the role of each institutions involved in the CFSP/CSPD in revisiting its working methods and evaluate the best way to fulfil its role under the Treaties;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the morea better interinstitutional collaboration that provides information to Parliament in sufficient time for it to be able to express its point of view if appropriate, and for the Commission to be able to take Parliament’s views as far as possible into account; such an effective and comprehensive sharing of information by the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) towill enable Parliament to exercise its scrutiny role in an efficient and timely manner, including in the field of the CFSP;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 j (new)
Subheading 2 j (new)
For a renewed Parliamentary Diplomacy
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Outlines the need for the EU and Member States to work together to set out an overall policy strategy for a refocused parliamentary diplomacy that includes a more integrated approach of the EU foreign and security policy and adapt the way they work;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls for a more coherent CFSP that identifies long-term objectives; reinforce its capacity to take decisions and cut through different sectoral interests; establish a stronger link between EU policy and national action; focus more on defining the essential elements of policy and controlling the way in which those policies are executed and communicated to the citizens all over the world;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 e (new)
Subheading 2 e (new)
For an enhanced role for the EP in the context of external relations and of Brexit
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Recognises that the EP’s participation in the negotiations and conclusion of international agreements represents an important step that reflects the democratic control over external relations;
Amendment 206 #
14d. Notes that if/when Brexit takes place, Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, as the leading committee responsible for relations with third countries, should be given all the necessary information by the EU executive to enable it to scrutinise, on behalf of Parliament, the negotiation process in line with Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE) and to provide timely input on the future agreement(s) with the United Kingdom, which will require Parliament’s consent;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 e (new)
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14e. Stresses the importance of future cooperation between the European Union and the United Kingdom in the area of the CFSP and the CSDP and recognises the need to find creative solutions;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 f (new)
Subheading 2 f (new)
For a thoughtful Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) that reinforces our European identity
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 f (new)
Paragraph 14 f (new)
14f. Recognises the importance of the CSDP in reinforcing our European identity and our strategic autonomy in order to promote peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world; recalls that the Europeans constantly favoured a CSDP, most Member States committing to increase their defence spending or already spend 2% of their GDP on defence;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 g (new)
Paragraph 14 g (new)
14g. Recalls Article 24(1) TEU that stipulates that “The Union’s competence in matters of common foreign and security policy shall cover[…] all questions relating to the Union’s security, including the progressive framing of a common defence policy that might lead to a common defence”;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 h (new)
Paragraph 14 h (new)
14h. Recognizing that not all concepts are not defined by the treaties, but practice reveals that while the CFSP is linked to ‘Foreign Affairs’, the CSDP is linked to the “Defence Affairs”; as the CSDP is a forming part of the CFSP, the decision-making processes are similar;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 i (new)
Paragraph 14 i (new)
14i. Outlining that the EU Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) or the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC), aim to start shaping national mindsets and practices, through cooperation, that the European Defence Fund (EDF) directly fund defence research and capability development, that these frameworks raise the responsibility of the Member States and the EU institutions for a better accountability in the area of CSDP;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 j (new)
Paragraph 14 j (new)
14j. Recalls for a better collaboration between the Member States in order to achieve a clear systematic approach to understanding risk, the impact instability, and for setting up basis for a comprehensive risk assessment in the area of security and defence;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 g (new)
Subheading 2 g (new)
Strategic investment for a more integrated CSDP
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 k (new)
Paragraph 14 k (new)
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 l (new)
Paragraph 14 l (new)
14l. Underlines that importance of the implementation of the European Defence Fund that improves national capabilities and support development of the national defence industries and defence capabilities while creating synergies at both EU and NATO level;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 m (new)
Paragraph 14 m (new)
14m. Calls for a coherent strategy for investing in the CSDP, setting up basis for an integrated military industry at EU level that focus on building an open and competitive European defence equipment market while enforcing EU procurement rules on defence, fostering a strong and innovative space industry, that provides support for the implementation of a unprecedented support to a new renewed CFSP and thoughtful CSDP;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 n (new)
Paragraph 14 n (new)
14n. Underlines the importance of maintaining the EU's autonomous, reliable and cost-effective access to space, to explore ways in which we can make the most of our assets to deliver on climate objectives, including the use of Copernicus to monitor CO2 emissions;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 o (new)
Paragraph 14 o (new)
14o. Calls for improving the crucial link between space and defence and security by supporting the Member States involvement in the Galileo Public Regulated Service, which can be used by Member States for emergency services, peacekeeping operations and crisis management and supports a common approach for a thoughtful CSDP;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 p (new)
Paragraph 14 p (new)
14p. Calls for developing a permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) as a collaborative key project for the defence dimension of the EU that strengthen the national capabilities and engage in the spirit of a valuable transatlantic cooperation;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 h (new)
Subheading 2 h (new)
For the respect of Rule of Law in the CFSP
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 q (new)
Paragraph 14 q (new)
14q. Underlines the efforts of the EU for the consistent affirmation of the maintenance and strengthening of a free and open international order based on the respect of Rule of Law;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 r (new)
Paragraph 14 r (new)
14r. Recalls Article 21(1)TEU provides that: “The Union’s action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement” and, as we have seen, mentions “democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law”;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 i (new)
Subheading 2 i (new)
For a CFSP-related strategy or communication and preliminary consultation approach
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for an EU focused on better communicating its vision, mission and CFSP policy objectives with citizens from all the European Union; as it stands, the European Union requires citizens to proactively seek-out information;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Underlines that in a digital age, the EU must engage not only with NGOs, but also with average citizens who can potentially help promote and accomplish core policy objectives in their communities; the EU needs to be proactive in the way they engage with citizens and will encourage increased participation to reshape political developments and come with innovative solutions for a stronger and united Europe;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 j (new)
Subheading 2 j (new)
For coherent, consistent and complementary external financing instruments
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Considers that the EU needs to be focused on the unity of its population rather on competing actions: bigger States against smaller States, Northern Europe against Southern Europe, Western Europe against Eastern Europe, it is important to call for enhancing the role of EU institutions in feeding into the political debate the views of its electors;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Increased role of the EU as a security provider
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the strengthening of the EU’s capacity to act autonomously in the area of security and defence; stresses that efficientunderlines the need for the EU to improve its strategic autonomy and its ability to cooperatione with partner organisations such as the UN or NATO is more vital than evers; to enhance the European added-value by ensuring effective multilateral responses to global challenges in the spirit of multilateralism and of cooperation;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that the efficient cooperation with NATO is more vital than ever; and recognises the importance of the EU role in taking more responsibility for European security with partners, in the pursuit of EU values and interests;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Welcomes the EU efforts to bolster European security and defence to better protect the Union and its citizens and to contribute to peace and stability in the neighbourhood and beyond in accordance with the Joint declaration on EU-NATO cooperation of 10 July 2018;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Underlines the need to ensure the constant evaluation of the Permanent Structured Cooperation and the European Defence Fund and their capacity to contribute to the CFSP’ objectives, to ensure adequate resources in line with PESCO commitments, to implement EU decisions effectively and coherently, including through a more integrated European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) that guarantee that the Union remains open for cooperation;