8 Amendments of József SZÁJER related to 2009/2133(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends that the approach with regard to the EEAS, which will be established in accordance with Articles 18, 27 and 40 of the Treaty on European Union in the version resulting from the Treaty of Lisbon, should evolve in the light of experience; considers that a body such as the EEAS cannot be completely circumscribed or predetermined in advance, but must be put in place by a gradual process based on mutual trust and a growing fund of expertise and shared experience;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point b
Paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the EEAS should take a form which improves the uniformity and coherence of the external action of the Union and its representation in foreign relations, for which purpose in particular the units dealing with external relations in the stricter sense and senior positions in the delegations in third countries should be brought under the umbrella of the EEAS; in the course of further development, consideration can then be given to what other functions should also be assigned to the EEAS;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Believes that, as a sui generis service from an organisational, functional and budgetary point of view, the EEAS must be incorporated into the Commission's administrative structure; considers that the decision relating to the establishment of the EEAS should ensure in a legally binding manner, by means of the directorial powers of the VP/HR, that the Service – as laid down in the Treaty of Lisbon – is subject to the decisions of the Council in the traditional fields of external policy (CFSP and CSDP) and subject to the decisions of the College of Commissioners in the field of common external relations; believes that the EEAS should be constituted as follows:
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point f
Paragraph 5 – point f
(f) in his or her absence, the VP/HR should decide on a substitute on a case-by-case basis on the recommendation of the Director-General and in the light of the duties to be performed on each occasion;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the decision establishing the organisation and operation of the EEAS should also stipulate that Union embassies in third countries must, whenever necessary, according to the resources at their disposal, provide logistical and administrative support to the members of all Union institutions; considers that, subject to the consent of the VP/HR, heads of embassies should be accountable to the parliamentary committees concerned and should be required to undergo an appropriate hearing procedure before they are appointed;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Proposes that enquiries be made to determine the extent to which Union embassy staff on secondment from national consular services, beyond their political and economic tasks, could gradually assume responsibility, where necessary, for consular tasks in relation to nationals of non-member countries and for tasks related to diplomatic and consular protection of Union citizens in third countries, as already provided for by Article 20 of the EC Treaty; proposes, furthermore, that consideration be given to possibilities of cooperation between Parliament officials and the EEAS;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that it is necessary to take further steps as regards providing Union officials with external relations training; suggests setting up a European diplomatic college which, in cooperation with appropriate bodies in the Member States, would provide Union officials and officials of the Member States who are to work in external relations functions, with appropriate training in consular and legation procedures, the provision of consular and legal support for diplomats, diplomacy and international relations, including knowledge of the history and workings of the European Union;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that the appropriate committees of Parliament should review the functioning and goals of the EEAS within three years, with regard to the effectiveness of the institution, and should make recommendations with the aim of further improving the same, according to the special procedure whereby the Council acts unanimously on a proposal from the VP/HR, after consulting the European Parliament and after obtaining the consent of the Commission;