15 Amendments of Traian BĂSESCU related to 2020/2111(INI)
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU has a responsibility to act as a global player and adjust its foreign policy in line with the fight against COVID-19, which is a game changer in the international environment and a catalyst of change in the global order;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Affirms that the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemicconsiders the current crisis to be not only a test for EU foreign policy and for its ability to assume a major, active and meaningful role on the world stage, meeting and consolidating its commitments to its a game changer in the international environment and a catalyst of change in the global orderpartners, but also an opportunity to develop new partnerships, participate in the reconfiguration of international relations and redefine its position and objectives in a complex and changing international system;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges the need to find a newconsolidated and efficient method of cooperation between the EU and US, based on mutual respect and a joint agenda to defend multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers it necessary to organise, as soon as possible and in so far as the epidemiological circumstances permit, an EU-US summit to take stock of transatlantic cooperation both before and during the pandemic and to decide on the terms thereof in the COVID-19 aftermath;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses concern over the structural attempts of the Russian Federation to undermine EU unity by the intensification of disinformation campaigns; stresses that disinformation, especially with regard to public health issues, is one of the most serious and dangerous attacks on the EU and its partners, impacting directly on citizens’ health and security; recognises accordingly the vital importance of EU cooperation with NATO in combating disinformation;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recognises the strategic importance of the Black Sea region in maintaining peace and security for the whole of Europe and beyond; notes with concern the militarisation of the Crimean Peninsula and the attempts by the Russian Federation to destabilise the Black Sea region; stresses that destabilisation of this region has implications beyond its borders impacting on areas such as the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean; calls, in this regard, for the strengthening of EU- NATO relations to ensure the effective protection and defence of strategically significant areas;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the multilateral rules- based world order is vital for global peace, the rule of law and democracy; believes that a geopolitical EU must play a firmer role in defending it and seek ways to de- escalate tensions between powers; notes the need to develop strategic alliances in support of multilateralism;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that only a more united EU, deploying smart diplomacy backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities in addition to NATO resources, will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy, and believes that the VP/HR should receive a stronger mandate, well defined mandate with clear objectives in speaking on behalf of the EU;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the important role of the armed forces during the COVID-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the European Medical Command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the EU’s preparedness to fight pandemics; considers it appropriate to allow time to discuss and define new concepts such as strategic/European sovereignty and strategic autonomy before taking any steps towards deeper cooperation, especially in policy areas such as security and defence, which fall within the remit of the Member States; stresses the importance of adopting and utilising a common language at EU level; recognises the need to review the EU’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy, to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military, as well as for a future in which Russia and China are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future Strategic Compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of COVID-19 and project the ambitions of a smart and strengthened EU-NATO partnership for the planning and development of military capabilities; believes that, given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following COVID-19, the EU defence budgets must not be cut;
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that the pandemic crisis response has again demonstrated the unequivocal commitment of the North Atlantic Alliance to its European partners and that the EU accordingly needs to work more closely with its strategic partners and seek to step up cooperation with NATO for the purposes of crisis management and the deployment of measures to combat pandemics/epidemics; stresses that enhanced relations between the EU and NATO must be based on complementarity, avoidance of duplication and transparency;
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the expansion and modernisation of EU communication strategies so that EU action is sufficiently visible both within and beyond the EU especially in neighbouring areas; urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to further strengthen its capacities to counter disinformation, including the creation of a dedicated far- East StratCom Task Force focused on the disinformation emanating from China, and imposing costs on countries that deliberately spread disinformation to divide and harm the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South; stresses that the EU must give Western Balkan countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, and that the EU must continuestep up its efforts to invest in the region;
Amendment 579 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is of the opinion that the COVID- 19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our Union and has shown the urgent need for an effective and efficient Union equipped with internal and external mechanisms for crisis prevention and rapid and efficient countermeasures, including financial instruments for support and recovery in the aftermath; believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in EU external policies; is therefore determined to start the Conference as soon as possible;