41 Amendments of Adam BIELAN related to 2024/2080(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– - having regard to NATO's 2022 Strategic Concept, adopted on 29 June 2022,
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the pace of geopolitical change is dramaticworld faces rapid geopolitical shifts, with autocratic actors workingpowers, both individually and in concerted action to undermordinated efforts, actively challengineg the rules-based international rules-based order and its multilateral organisainstitutions; whereand as conflicts are proliferating andmultiply, the use of force is increasingly normalised as a means totreated as a standard tool for pursueing political objectives by both states andaims, wielded not only by states but also by an expanding array of non- state actors;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the geopolitical context in which the EU is operating has accentuated the need for more ambitious, credible and unified EU action on the world stage and has highlighted the necessity for Member States to demonstrate the required political will to redefine the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) into a fully fledged EU policy, endorsed by the Member States as the primary actors in foreign policy; whereas the EU should be guided in its external action by the values and principles enshrined in Article 2, Article 3 (5) and Article 21 TEU, which have inspired the EU’s own creation, development and enlargement; whereas the EU should correspondingly stand up for freedom and democratic standards worldwide, as well as the universality of human rights;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the geopolitical context in which the EU is operating has accentuated the need for more ambitious, credible and unified EU action on the world stage and has highlighted the necessity for Member States to demonstrate the required political will to redefine the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) into a fully fledged EU policybuild their defence capabilities, while strengthening the EU’s transatlantic bonds and partnerships with like-minded countries; whereas the EU should be guided in its external action by the values and principles enshrined in Article 2, Article 3 (5) and Article 21 TEU, which have inspired the EU’s own creation, development and enlargement; whereas the EU should correspondingly stand up for freedom and democratic standards worldwide, as well as the universality of human rights;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas strategic partnerships and agreements between the EU and countries of origin and transit, such those between EU and Tunisia, Egypt and Mauritania, are proving to be a successful model for the prevention of irregular migration and fight against migrant smugglers;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the Russian war of aggression reaffirmed the role of NATO as bedrock of European security and endorsed the US leadership and the UK's role in the European security and the indispensability of a strong transatlantic bond;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 7
Paragraph 2 – indent 7
– the decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova; commends the fact that the CFSP alignment rate of Moldova has substantially increased from 54 % in 2022 to 86 % in 2024; calls for the acceleration of the screening process andwelcomes the beginning of the screening process for Ukraine and Moldova, despite previous delays; calls for the timely organisation of the subsequent intergovernmental conferences;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Condemns in particularin the strongest possible terms:
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– the ongoing illegal and unjustifiable Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the increasing Russian attacks against civilian targets and civilian infrastructure within Ukraine; demands that Russia and its proxy forces cease all military action and that the Russian leadership immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine and any other country whose territory, or parts thereof, it unlawfully occupies;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
– the role of the illegitimate regime of Aliaksandr Lukashenka in effectively surrendering national sovereignty to the Kremlin in order to maintain its grip on Belarus, while brutally oppressing the Belarusian people to stay in power, as well as weaponising migration against the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
– the increasing malicious activities, interference and hybrid warfare deployed by the Russian Federation, its institutions and proxies in undermining and subverting the democratic stability and sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova and similarly in Georgia;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 6
Paragraph 3 – indent 6
– brutal oppression of the people of Iran, in particular woman, and the wrongful detention of European citizens in Iran; urges the VP/HR to do the utmost to free these citizens and to put an end to the practice of Iranian hostage diplomacy;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 10
Paragraph 3 – indent 10
– the authoritarian regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, who are systematically undermining Nicaragua’s democratic structures; recalls that the regime in Nicaragua maintains strong ties with other autocracies, such as those in Iran, Venezuela and Cuba; condemns, in the strongest terms, the systematic human rights violations and abuses perpetrated by the Cuban regime; strongly condemns and fully rejects the electoral fraud orchestrated by the regime in Venezuela and urges the EU and its Member States to recognise Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela; demands that the Maduro government cease its policy of repression and attacks on civil society and the opposition;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 4 – indent 1 a (new)
– the need to consider more carefully the challenges coming from the Mediterranean and the southern neighbourhood, which spill over into the European continent and pose a clear threat to security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic region;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 4
Paragraph 4 – indent 4
– the call on Türkiye to work on a constructive, and not assertive nor aggressive, approach in its neighbourhood, while understanding Türkiye's security concerns, in particular the threats emanating from terrorism;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 5
Paragraph 4 – indent 5
– the fact that the law on ‘'transparency of foreign influence’,' the law on ‘'family values and protection of minors’,' as well as the changes to the Electoral Code in Georgia, are incompatible with EU values and democratic principles; recalls that Georgia’s bid for accession to the EU will be assessed on the basis of its own merits and of the country’s success in meeting the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership; reminds that, at the same time, Georgia should align with the EU’s core foreign affairs and security principles, including compliance with sanctions against Russia;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 5
Paragraph 4 – indent 5
– the fact that the law on ‘transparency of foreign influence’, the law on ‘family values and protection of minors’, as well as the changes to the Electoral Code in Georgia, are incompatible with EU values and democratic principles; recalls that Georgia’s bid for accession to the EU will be assessed on the basis of its own merits and of the country’s success in meeting the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
– the concern about Russian and Chinese pressure exerted in Central Asia and stresses the need to scale up the EU’s presence in Central Asiathe region in response; underlines the EU’s interest in increasing economic relations and intensifying political ties with the countries of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Gulf states, in part to address the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Addressing the global consequences of the Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine and its global consequences
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the EU’s response to the Russian’s war of aggression against Ukraine is beingnot only closely watched by autocratic actors around the world and will have a decisive influence in shaping their behaviour on the international stageut actively scrutinized by autocratic regimes worldwide, who aim to undermine the rules-based international order by identifying and exploiting weaknesses exposed through the conflict; notes that the war in Ukraine has become a critical testing ground for the resilience of Western alliances, with perceived vulnerabilities encouraging autocratic powers to expand their influence, particularly across the Global South; emphasizes that recent developments, such as the BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024, underscore how Putin leverages international platforms to counteract isolation and build alliances, reinforcing the need for a unified and strategic EU response to uphold the principles of international order;
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends Ukraine for its progress in the consultations within the EU accession screening process and calls on Ukraine to continue its progressdedicated work towards EU membership us, making afull use of the resources made available to it under the Ukraine Facility and; encourages Ukraine to ensure the meaningful involvement of its civil society inthroughout the implementation and monitoring phases thereofof this process;
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU and the Member States to reinforce the effectiveness of its 14 sanction packages adopted so far and to adopt new additional sanctiones as soon as the need aristhe situation demands, recognizing the continued necessity for further measures; calls for effective cooperation with like- minded partners across the globe to increase the pressure on Russia;
Amendment 509 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that that the Russian aggression has clearly shown that NATO has the role of primary guarantor of European security; calls for the Member States to increase their spending to reach at least the 2 % threshold and for more complementarity and less duplication between the EU and NATO; reiterates its previous position that all EU Member States and NATO allies should collectively and individually commit to supporting Ukraine militarily with no less than 0.25 % of their gross domestic product annually; underlines that the insufficient or delayed deliveries of weapons and ammunition risks undermining the efforts made so far; urges the Member States, therefore, to substantially increase and significantly accelerate their military support and to boost the capacity of their military industries; welcomes the NATO decision guaranteeing military supplies worth at least EUR 40 billion in the near future; is of the opinion that credible deterrence and defence require even greater spending than NATO’s 2 % guideline;
Amendment 550 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that stability in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea is paramount for security of Europe, including its energy security, as declared by the EU's Strategic Compass and NATO, and therefore require comprehensive strategies and meaningful actions;
Amendment 555 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses the importance of the European Peace Facility (EPF) for enhancing the EU’s ability to prevent conflicts, build peace and strengthen international security; calls for significantly increased military support to the partner countries such as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 592 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with two sovereign, democratic states as peaceful neighbours and with Jerusalem as their shared capital; condemns the acceleration of the illegal Israeli settlement of Palestinian land, which constitutes a violation of international law; expresses concern over the rising violence committed by Israeli forces and extremist settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem; expresses support for US President Biden’s three-phase Peace Plan and regrets the lack of will on both sides to ensure its implementation; regrets, further, that the latest rounds of peace talks did not bring any tangible results; is strongly convinced that there will be no prospects for peace, security, stability and prosperity for Gaza as well as for Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation as long as Hamas and other terrorist groups will play any role in the Gaza Strip; reiterates that terrorism, incitement and violence are incompatible with the peaceful resolution of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict; calls for the EU, in cooperation with the Member States, to develop a comprehensive strategy aimed at halting the radicalisation of young Palestinians;
Amendment 617 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses concern about rising tensions in the Middle East and the destabilising role that the Iranian regime and its network of non-state actors play in the region; urges all parties to show maximum restraint, commit to de- escalation and refrain from any further escalation, as a regional conflictwar must be avoided at all costs; calls upon the VP/HR and the Member States to continue and step up their diplomatic efforts with international partners, including with the Gulf countries, in order to encourage urgent de-escalation and meaningful dialogue;
Amendment 625 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the EU’s decision to renew sanctions against Iran until July 2025, including by sanctioning Iran’s production of unmanned drones and missiles and its supply thereof to Russia and the wider Middle Eastern region; points out that the sanctioning options that have not yet been exhausted include a much more restrictive approach to technology transfers through exports of products that are not categorised as ‘dual- use’; recalls that the European Parliament has called for Hezbollah and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)strongly condemns the many Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) terrorist and assassination attacks and attempts across the world, including on European soil over the past few decades; reiterates its call for Hezbollah and the IRGC to be added to the EU list of terrorist organisations as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 732 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls the importance of a strong and constructive partnership with the UK; welcomes the renewed impetus from the new UK Government to reflect with the EU on possibilities for closer foreign policy and security cooperation, that should be met with concrete actions, which would be of added value for both the EU and the UK; demands that Parliament be duly involved and informed in such reflections; recalls the need for enhanced youth mobility between the EU and the UK;
Amendment 762 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates that a peaceful, stable and rules-based Indo-Pacific is of vital European interest; encourages, to this end, closer foreign, security and defence policy ties with like-minded partners in the region in line with the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific; welcomes, in this regard, the ongoing cooperation with Japan on the project for developing a next generation fighter aircraft; encourages the VP/HR to promote the visibility and effect of the EU’s external action together with our Indo-Pacific partners, particularly Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan;
Amendment 783 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. CIs worried about the risks resulting from this new phase of Sino-Russian relations and considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;
Amendment 788 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Highlights that the PRC’s increasingly aggressive posture poses a threat to the freedom of navigation and jeopardises the stability which is vital for global trade; emphasises that this situation is being watched with concern by a growing number of like-minded partners committed to peace and stability in the region, including across the Taiwan Strait; underlines the need to shore up deterrence against destabilising behaviour, including through regular operations to assert freedom of navigation over the PRC’s attempts to impose control over international waters and airspace;
Amendment 795 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key EU partner and a democratic ally in the Indo- Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; highlights that China’s territorial claims have no basis in international law; denounces, furthermore, China’s blocking of Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organisations; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations; reiterates its previous call for the Commission to launch, without delay, an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a bilateral investment agreement with the Taiwanese authorities in preparation for negotiations on deepening bilateral economic ties;
Amendment 803 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recalls that maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific is a core interest for the free world, including the EU and its Member States; reiterates the importance of respecting international law, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and its provisions on the obligation to settle disputes by peaceful means and on maintaining the freedom of navigation and overflight;
Amendment 891 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Reminds that the security and defence remain a core competence of Member States and the rule of unanimity serves as important tool for finding compromises and building solidarity between them in most important areas, thus strengthening the Union and its unity and gives the EU stronger mandate for its global actions; recalls that even in a much bigger and more heterogeneous organisation such as NATO, decisions are taken on the basis of consensus; calls for greater willingness to reach the common perception of threats by deepening solidarity, reinstating respect for all Member States regardless their size or political affiliation;
Amendment 905 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls for better geographical representation of Member States while making appointments for positions of Heads of EU Delegations; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;
Amendment 925 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to support developing countries, strengthen their ties with Europe, and increase the EU’s global presence and visibility worldwide, serving both EU interests and broader international goals;
Amendment 929 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls the Commission to implement tailor-made partnerships with key third countries of origin and transit, using all policies and instruments at the EU’s disposal to achieve concrete results creating and supporting economic incentives for potential in their home countries and supporting third countries’ development in order to address root causes of irregular migration. Member State contributions in these partnerships – diplomatic, technical and financial – will be of fundamental importance in delivering results
Amendment 954 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Recognizes the detrimental impact corruption can have on key EU foreign and security policy objectives; calls for strategies to address the risks it poses to stability, governance, and peace; stresses that corruption undermines the legitimacy of partner governments, weakens international trust in development and reconstruction efforts, exacerbates poor governance, fuels conflict, empowers hostile actors—including insurgent groups and warlords—and strengthens support for terrorism; calls on the HR/VP to propose comprehensive measures to prevent and counter these threats to EU interests, as well as global prosperity and stability, particularly in the EU's eastern and southern neighborhoods;
Amendment 986 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Stresses the importance of protecting the EU’s external borders and calls on the EU to consider suspension of funds until the beneficiary state has concluded agreements enabling the return of illegal migrants from Member States; calls on the EU to increase resources and enhance cooperation with partners such as Europol, Interpol, Eurojust, Frontex but also countries of origin, transit and destination of illegal migrants, to enhance their actions to combat human trafficking through the Mediterranean and Belarus, aimed at dismantling criminal networks used for human trafficking;
Amendment 1000 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Believes that there is a need for stronger institutionalised parliamentary oversight of the EU’s external action, including regular and timely, yet secure, access to confidential information; emphasizes the need for more feedback from the EEAS about their actions (and the effects) taken by the service in order to fulfil EP’s recommendations outlined in the resolutions on foreign affairs issues;