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57 Amendments of Michael VON DER SCHULENBURG

Amendment 112 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the seriousness of the threats to the securitypeace ofn the European continent, which have reached a level unprecedented since the Second World War; expresses deep concern at the rise of geopolitical fractures, new imperialist ambitions for domination by authoritarian powers, systemic rivalry of great powers, nationalist unilateralism and the primary and growing use of force and violence by certain states and non- state actors to promote their political objectives and interests or to resolve dispu and globally; expresses deep concern at the escalation militarism and geopolitical competition as well as attacks on international law and the UN systesm; believemphasises that this trend amounts to a paradigm shift, as it reverses the logic of building international security on the basis of respect for international law, a rules-based international order ane bedrock of peace and human security is international law, the UN Charter, and genuine and committed multilateralism;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 134 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
The EU’s response: a new era of European security and defencediplomacy
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 135 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the absolute need for the EU to meet the challenges posed by the multiple and constantly evolving threats to its securityrisks to peace, and for this purpose, to engage in new policies and actions that enablechange the course of the EU from damaging and counterproductive militarism and to enable instead the EU and its Member States to collectively and coherently strengthen their defence in Europe and their ability to act at the global levelcommitment to multilateralism and diplomacy;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 160 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomesIs deeply concerned, in this regard, at the objective of the Commission President to usher in a new era for European defence and securityabandon the concept of Europe as a peace project, by building a truemilitarist European defence union; welcomes the designation on 17 September 2024 of the first-ever Commissioner for Defence and Space, tasked with working jointly with the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on a white paper on the future of European defence within the first hundred days of their mandat and undermining Europe's future prospects thereby; is deeply concerned by the implications of the creation of a first-ever Commissioner for Defence and Space;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 168 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EU and its Member States to accelerate their commitments made in the Versailles Declaration, adopted on 11 March 2022, to assume greater responsibility for their defence and security, including by achieving greater strategic autonomy; stresses that NATO and the transatlantic partnership with the United States remain the cornerstones of European collective defence; stresses the need for EU Member States to step up their efforts by increasing their spending and procuring more joint capabilities, thereby strengthening their armed forces whether for national, NATO or EU operational purposes;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 187 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Concurs with the ambition of building a European pillar within NATO and stresses that the development of a European defence union can go hand-in- hand with the deepening of EU-NATO cooperation;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 209 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Enhancing European security: supporting Ukraine by providing military capabilities without restrictions on their use in order to end Russia’s war of aggressionpeace: Advocating for, facilitating and working towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine through negotiated settlement
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 214 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. ReaAffirms its unwavering support for the EU and its Member States to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression and to provide it with the necessary military means to defend itself, endby doing all they conflict and restore its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; welcomes the joint security commitments between the EU and Ukraine, and the bilateral security agreements concluded by Ukraine with several Member States; reiterates its call for Member States to accelerate their delivery of weapons, air defence systems and ammunition to Ukraine, including air-launched cruise missiles; calls for Member States to lift all restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against military targets within Russia, as allowed by international lawan to help bring peace to Ukraine through negotiation and diplomacy and to help its devastated citizenry rebuild after years of war;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 244 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU and its Member States to support Ukraine in expanding the international coalition in support of its Victory Plan presented by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the only viable route to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrall genuine peace efforts involving all parties, and to work wityh on the basis ofr international law, thereby holding Russia to account for its war crimes, including the crime of aggression, and ensuring Russian reparations and other payments for the massive damage caused in Ukraineinterlocutors on such efforts;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 269 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the European Peace Facility (EPF), which has been instrumental in supporting the provision of military capabilities and training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, while providing coordination for all stakeholders through the clearing house mechanism hosted by the EU Military Staff ; welcomes the setting up of the dedicated Ukraine Assistance Fund under the EPF and calls for financial resources for military assistance to Ukraine to be increased through this instrument; urges Hungary to lift its veto on EPF military support to Ukraine, including the agreed reimbursements to Member States that delivered military aid to Ukraine;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 305 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Joining forces to increase defence capabilitiesdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 306 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the vision set out in the European Defence Industrial Strategy accompanied by the Commission’s proposal for establishing the European defence industry programme; supports the objective of strengthening EU defence industrial preparedness to further enable Member States to identify and discuss joint defence programming and procurement, as well as European defence projects of common interest;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 336 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need to overcome the fragmentation of the EU’s internal market for defence products, as it leads to unnecessary duplications and the multiplication of inefficiencies in defence spending; calls on the Commission to present proposals to complete the EU internal market for defence, based, in particular, on an assessment of EU rules for defence procurement and transfer of defence-related products, and on the identification and analysis of limitations and loopholes in the current legal framework;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 352 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of ensuring a balanced effort between strengthening existing EU armament industrial capabilities in the short and medium-term, and supporting research and development for new and innovative military equipment and armament tailored to the needs of the armed forces of the Member States;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 389 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
A new Strategic Compass: promoting a common strategic vision and coherence, and improving EU decision-making on defence issues within the EU institutional frameworkdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 392 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Strategic Compassdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 393 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that geopolitical developments have evolved rapidly since the Strategic Compass was adopted by Member States in March 2022; calls, therefore, for a review of the Strategic Compass based on a comprehensive joint threat assessment; calls, furthermore, for the Commission and the VP/HR to present an updated version of the Strategic Compass, following this review exercise and for this to inform the preparation of the white paper on the future of European defence;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 407 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7
Defence governance: consolidating the EU institutional framework and decision- making process in defence and security fieldsdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 408 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Suggests that the Council review the institutional settings of its decision- making bodies competent for defence and security, and consider setting up a new permanent decision-making body made up of ministers of defence from Member States;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 421 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call to strengthen the EU military planning and conduct capability and to achieve full operational capability, including through the provision of adequate premises, staff, enhanced command and control, and effective communication and information systems for all CSDP missions and operations; reiterates its full support for the Rapid Deployment Capacity to achieve full operational capability in 2025, with at least 5 000 troops available for rescue and evacuation tasks, initial entry and stabilisation operations or temporary reinforcement of missions;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 441 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. WelcomesIs deeply concerned by the increased budgets and investment in defence by Member States and the increase, albeit modest, in the EU budget for CSDP in 2024; calls on the Member States that have not yet reached the minimum threshold of 2 % of their GDP devoted to defence expenditure to , particularly in a context in which investment in public services, public infrastructure, and climate protection are solutely commit to gradually increasing their military budgets; recommends that, on the basis of continuous analysis of capability needs, Member States further increase this threshold, in particular for joint procurement of defence capabiliti urgently needed; is deeply concerned that the continued diversion of resources from public goods to defence will deepen existing fractures in European societies with dangerous consequences;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 455 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to initiate an open discussion based on the recommendations presented in Mr Draghi’s report on the future of European competiveness, including increasing the resources allocated to security and defence in the next multiannual financial framework and exploring all funding options to this end; further calls on Member States to amend the EPF financing process to ensure adequate and sustainable support for partners and allies, while also aligning with CSDP missions and operations;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 479 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 9
Contributing more effectively to world peace through EU common security and defence policy and strengthening the role of the EU as a security actorreinvigorated EU commitment to diplomacy and the UN system
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 484 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses deep and increasing concern over China’s support to Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, in particular through the exportation of dual-use goods to Russia, and the ongoing involvement of China-based companies in sanctions evasion and circumvention; is also deeply concerned over the increasing number of hostile acts being conducted by China against Taiwan, including cyberattacks, influence campaigns, Chinese warplanes eCalls for the reorientation of EU funding away from militarism and securitisation and towards long-term strategies for peace and security, including major investment in public services and infrastructure, a just climate transition, and peacebuilding, diplomacy and development, amongst other things, as well as to work towards a reconfiguration of the global financial system to reduce debt burdens on the Global South and to allow Global South countries to manage their own natural and other resources in a way that benefits their societies and economies, thus removing major conflict drivers; calls further for the EU to undertake urgent work to develop a strategy that will allow the EU and its member states to contering Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zbute to the defusion and de- escalation of rising Great Power tensiones and the severing of subsea cablesmassive risks these bring for the world at large;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 498 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Chinese authorities to put an end to all aggressive actions, in particular air and maritime operations in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, that endanger the stability in the Indo-Pacific region and thereby undermine international security, the sovereignty of regional countries, the safety of life at sea and freedom of navigation;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 509 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Condemns Iran, in the strongest terms, for its destabilising activities in the Middle East region and for its continued support for terrorist groups, which pose a direct threat to regional and global security; expresses, however, full support for and solidarity with Iran’s civil society and democratic forces;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 528 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its condemnation of the despicable terrorist attacks perpetrated by the terrorist organisation Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023, which contributed to further destabilisation in the Middle East, intensified by aggressions against Israel by Iranian proxies (such as terrorist organisations including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen) and the Iranian regime itself;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 594 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 11
CSDP missions and operationsdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 595 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to continue to innovate CSDP missions and operations, including with robust, flexible and modular mandates, in order to adapt to the changing security context and needs of host countries, and to build on the synergies and complementarities of the civilian and military dimensions of the CSDP;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 652 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 12
Improving the EU’s ability to address security challengesdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 653 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 13
Intelligence capacitydeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 663 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 14
Defence against hybrid attacks and disinformationdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 664 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses serious concern over the growing security challenges posed by cyber and hybrid attacks, and foreign information manipulation and interference, which are aimed, inter alia, at undermining the stability of democratic societies, especially in the run-up to elections; calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to strengthen their capabilities to address these challenges and increase resilience against disinformation;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 698 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 15
Spacedeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 700 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the findings and recommendations proposed by Mr Draghi in his report on the future of European competitiveness, which encourage Member States to update governance and investment rules in the space domain, in particular for defence-related areas;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 722 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. RDeeply regrets, during these unstable geopolitical times, the weakening of non- proliferation and arms control regimes, and calls for the redoubling of efforts to reverse this trend; is deeply concerned at the likely consequences of this weakening, and calls for the EU and its member states to commit themselves to rejuvenating and strengthening non- proliferation and arms control efforts;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 736 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 17
DefenPeace and society
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 737 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the need for EU citizens to have a broader understanding of security threats and risks in order fothe consequences of war and consciousness on European defence to emergeflict, the modalities of peacebuilding, and the importance of the UN Charter; calls for the EU and its Member States to develop awareness-raising and educational programmes aimed at improving knowledge on defence among citizens, especially young people, and at strengthening the resilience and preparedness of societies to face security chthe urgent need for peace and the devastating consequences of conflict at both the individual and societal lengesvel;
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 756 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 18
Strengthening defence cooperation and partnershipsdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 757 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of the partnership dimension of the Strategic Compass in reinforcing cooperation between the EU and its allies and partners around the world in order to counter foreign strategies aimed at undermining the EU and its partners, and destabilising the rules-based international order;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 769 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 19
EU-NATO cooperationdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 770 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the importance of NATO and the EU playing complementary, coherent and mutually reinforcing roles in supporting international security and thus avoiding the duplication of defence efforts; welcomes the accession of Sweden to NATO in 2024, following Finland in 2023, representing a historic step forward in strengthening security in Europe;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 800 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 20
Partnership with the United Statesdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 801 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Considers it essential to further develop the EU’s close relationship with the United States, which is based on the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law; values the United States’ commitment to and involvement in the territorial defence of Europe, especially in the light of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 814 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 21
Partnership with the United Kingdomdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 815 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Considers it essential to formalise a security and defence partnership with the United Kingdom as a means of strengthening European security and the European pillar of NATO, in particular in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 826 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 22
Partnership with Western Balkan countriesdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 829 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Underlines that the EU’s security is closely interlinked with the security of its immediate neighbours in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, and in the Western Balkans;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 849 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 23
Greater involvement of the European Parliament in the CSDPdeleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 850 #

2024/2082(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses that the strengthening of the CSDP as a political priority under the tenth legislative term and the increase in spending on defence policies and programmes at EU level and among the Member States requires full parliamentary scrutiny and accountability;deleted
2024/11/08
Committee: AFET
Amendment 3 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas the growing instability and the rise of unprecedented challenges in the immediate European neighbourhood and the international environment increases the demands on the Union to act with a budget fit for that purpose and to significantly strengthen its security and defence capabilitiestrengthen its efforts towards a peaceful Europe whose citizens can live in prosperity and security and which is committed to a just and peaceful international order;
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET
Amendment 13 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Calls to double the budget allocated to the development of capabilities under the Common Security and Defence Policy in order to ensure the safety of its citizens, and maintain stability both within Europe and globally;deleted
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET
Amendment 27 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the unprecedented challenges in the global environment, along with the threats the EU is facing must be met by a substantial EU reactioncommitted diplomatic efforts by the EU, matched by appropriate and sufficient budgetary means for the EU to protect itself and the citizens and live up to the geopolitical challenges; welcomes the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) earlier this year which led to an increase in Heading 6; furthermore welcomes the adoption of two new instruments, namely the Ukraine Facility and the Western Balkans Facility, which will provide additional targeted support to Ukraine and the six Western Balkans countri it faces;
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET
Amendment 41 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Is particularly concerned about the approach taken in the MFF revision to only have a net increase of Heading 6 of EUR 3,1 billion whereas the other EUR 4,5 billion shall be covered through redeployments within this heading; is not convinced that these redeployments will actually materialise to that extent; is not convinced that this increase contributes to a peaceful and prosperous future for the EU;
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET
Amendment 51 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern the reductions for the Neighbourhood East in NDICI which is underfunded by EUR 150 million for the remainder of this MFF; considers it therefore necessary for the 2025 Union budget to increase this budget line by EUR 50 million;deleted
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET
Amendment 68 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that further targeted reinforcements are needed in areas such as the fight against disinformation, capacity development, enlargement, election observation, nuclear safety, support for civil society organisations, even if this will require the use of flexibility instruments;
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET
Amendment 97 #

2024/0176(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the European External Action Service is structurally underfunded and should not be treated like the other institutions regarding the approach to the administrative budget; notes that the requirements for an institution with 145 diplomatic missions and offices around the world is fundamentally different to institutions operating at a single location;deleted
2024/09/11
Committee: AFET