Activities of Alice TEODORESCU MÅWE
Plenary speeches (15)
Persistent problems of anti-Semitism in Europe and of other forms of hate speech and hate crimes (debate)
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)
Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 81)
One year after the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas (debate)
Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon (debate)
Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon (debate)
Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon (debate)
Urgent need for a ceasefire in Lebanon and for safeguarding the UNIFIL mission in light of the recent attacks (debate)
State sponsored terrorism by the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of the recent attacks in Europe (debate)
Deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans (debate)
Continued escalation in the Middle East: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region, the need to release all hostages and the recent ICC arrest warrants (debate)
Stepping up the fight against and the prevention of the recruitment of minors for criminal acts (debate)
The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran
Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
11th year of the occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and the deteriorating human rights situation in occupied Crimea, notably the cases of Iryna Danylovych, Tofik Abdulhaziiev and Amet Suleymanov
Institutional motions (4)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia
Written explanations (5)
Draft amending budget No 2/2024: entering the surplus of the financial year 2023
Jag röstade i dag för ändringsbudget 2, vilken utgör en överföring av budgetens överskott från 2023, vilket innebär att bland annat den svenska EU-avgiften för 2024 sänks. Jag vill dock med denna röstförklaring markera att jag inte stöder skrivningarna i parlamentets resolution om att avskaffa budgetens korrigeringsmekanismer, såsom medlemsländernas rabatter. Kristdemokraterna menar att det finns ett behov av korrigeringsmekanismer, i syfte att hålla ner nettobetalande medlemsstaters – såsom Sverige – EU-avgifter så mycket som möjligt.
Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections
I dag röstade jag emot Europaparlamentets resolution om EU:s årsbudget för 2025. Kristdemokraterna värnar subsidiaritetsprincipen och vill därför se ett smalt men vasst EU, som fokuserar på det som enbart EU kan göra. Vi är starka motståndare till utvecklingen med en svällande EU-budget och anser tvärtom att nya, nödvändiga utgifter ska finansieras med omprioriteringar – inte med nya inkomster, och särskilt inte med egna medel, EU-beskattning. Resolutionen som i dag låg på bordet efterfrågade en större budget, fler egna medel och specifika budgetökningar för budgetposter som vi tvärtom anser bör vara föremål för nedskärningar, exempelvis kulturprogrammet Kreativa Europa och FN-organet UNRWA. Trots att resolutionen också inkluderade bra skrivningar om exempelvis finansiering av åtgärder kopplade till migration och säkerhet, kan jag inte ställa mig bakom en budgetposition som genomgående efterfrågar ökningar och helt bortser från behovet av prioriteringar och försiktighet med europeiska skattebetalares pengar.
UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29)
Idag röstade Europaparlamentet om en resolution som fastställer prioriteringar inför FN:s klimattoppmöte i Baku (COP29). En av delvoteringarna rörde ett tillägg om EU:s förbränningsmotorförbud 2035 (ändringsförslag 6). Jag röstade mot tillägget dels då det inte hör hemma i en resolution om FN - lagen i fråga rör EU, inte FN, dels motsätter jag mig ändringsförslagets ambition om att omedelbart häva förbudet. Kristdemokraterna har röstat för förordningen och hoppas att förbudet kommer att vara praktiskt genomförbart vid 2035. Transportbranschens omställning är otroligt viktig. Med det sagt är utvärderingen av förutsättningarna ett helt avgörande steg på vägen - vi måste se till verkligheten. För Kristdemokraterna är det viktiga att jaga utsläppen - inte specifika tekniker, därför vill jag med denna röstförklaring markera att jag inte är mot den del av ändringsförslaget som handlar om att inta en teknikneutral hållning.
Draft amending budget No 5/2024: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates
I dag röstade Europaparlamentet om en ändringsbudget som syftar till tekniska justeringar för EU:s budget samt att uppdatera inkomster och utgifter, inklusive införandet av inkomst- och utgiftsbudgetposterna för samarbetsmekanismen för lån till Ukraina. Jag röstade för betänkandet om ändringsbudgeten ifråga och kan inte nog understryka vikten av att stödet till Ukraina. Jag vill genom denna röstförklaring markera att jag dock inte delar betänkandets ställningstagande om nya egna medel för EU. Kristdemokraterna är kritiska till en större EU-budget, och menar att de satsningar som behöver göras bör finansieras genom omprioriteringar av befintliga medel i stället för med nya medel.
Recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
I dag har Europaparlamentet röstat om parlamentets inspel till medlemsländerna i rådet inför FN:s 69:e kvinnokonferens. Kristdemokraterna är varma anhängare av det internationella jämställdhetsarbetet med utgångspunkt i bland annat Pekingdeklarationen, och delar betänkandets slutsatser bland annat kring att sexuellt och könsrelaterat våld dagligen hotar kvinnors och flickors grundläggande rättigheter världen över.Däremot kan vi inte acceptera vare sig vänstergruppernas kvoteringsiver och uppmaningar till lagstiftningsinitiativ gällande bland annat fördelningen av obetald omsorg och sociala förpliktelser, eller de långtgående vänsterformuleringarna om genus och så kallad intersektionell diskriminering. Därför lade jag ned min röst i slutvoteringen
Written questions (7)
Antisemitism is escalating – What is the Commission doing?
EU action in relation to migration pressure on the Canary Islands
Targeted revision of the Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC)
Revision of the Land, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Regulation
Scrutiny of EU funding for a university that promotes antisemitism
Compliance with sanctions against the PFLP
Urgent action following the pogrom in Amsterdam on 7 November 2024
Amendments (58)
Amendment 5 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission Recommendation of 3 October 2023 on critical technology areas for the EU's economic security for further risk assessment with Member States,
Amendment 8 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020,
Amendment 23 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the report by Sauli Niinistö of 30 October 2024 on 'Strengthening Europe’s Civil and Military Preparedness and Readiness',
Amendment 39 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 17 January 2024 on the security and defence implications of China’s influence on critical infrastructure in the European Union (2023/2072(INI)),
Amendment 121 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the seriousness of the threats to the security of 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 terrorism, force and violence by certain states and non-state actors to promote their political objectives and interests or to resolve disputes; believes 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 and multilateralism;
Amendment 140 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the absolute need for the EU to recognise and meet the challenges posed by the multiple and constantly evolving threats to its security, and for this purpose, to engage in new policies and actions that enable the EU and its Member States to collectively and coherently strengthen their defence in Europe and their ability to act at the global level;
Amendment 157 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls for a constructive European discussion on nuclear deterrence in Europe, which is needed for the long-term security of Europe and its peoples;
Amendment 198 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concurs with the ambition of building a European pillar within NATO and stresses that the development of a European defence union canmust go hand-in- hand with the deepening of EU-NATO cooperation;
Amendment 201 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
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; notes the importance of the EU's contribution to collective defence in areas within its competence, including access to critical raw materials that crucial for the European defence industry;
Amendment 234 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reaffirms 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, end the 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 law; stresses that support for Ukraine is not aimed solely at Ukrainian defence – it is also aimed at Ukraine winning the war;
Amendment 319 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
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, access to critical raw materials as well as European defence projects of common interest;
Amendment 366 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Welcomes the revision of the EU's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulation; calls on the Member States to undertake an immediate assessment and review of existing Chinese investments in critical infrastructure, including power grids, the transport network and information and communication systems, to determine any possible vulnerabilities that could impact the security and defence of the Union;
Amendment 381 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Is concerned by the role of Chinese military companies like BGI in gathering genetic data of European citizens; notes that under the guise of research and development, such data could be misused by our adversaries; calls on the EU and its Member States to exclude high-risk vendors like BGI from its critical infrastructures, including the health and genomics sector, as well as research programmes;
Amendment 382 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Reiterates its call on the Commission to share with Parliament a detailed analysis of the risks linked to technologies such as semiconductors, quantum computing, block chains, space, artificial intelligence and biotechnologies (including genomics) being misused by our adversaries, as well as the proposed list of EU actions in these fields in line with the EU's economic security strategy;
Amendment 446 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes 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 resolutely commit to gradually increasing theirincreased and sustainable levels of military budgetsspending; recommends that, on the basis of continuous analysis of capability needs, Member States further increase this threshold, in particular for joint procurement of defence capabilities;
Amendment 466 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
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 efficient and effective 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;
Amendment 481 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 9
Subheading 9
Contributing more effectively to world peace through EU common security and defence policy and strengthening the role of the EU as a credible security actor
Amendment 503 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
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 peace and security, the sovereignty of regional countries, the safety of life at sea and freedom of navigation;
Amendment 507 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Is concerned by the growing cooperation and coordination between the Axis of Evil, including Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba and others such regimes with the intention of undermining international law, global peace and security, as well as freedom and democracy; deplores the ‘no limits’ partnership between Russia and the People's Republic of China (PRC) and calls on the EU to communicate to the Chinese regime the costs of its continued destructive policies, and to continue with the policies of de-risking in key sectors to reduce the EU's dependence on China and other totalitarian regimes;
Amendment 516 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
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, European and global security; expresses, however, full support for and solidarity with Iran’s civil society and democratic forces; recalls that the IRGC has planned and carried out many terrorist acts, including on European soil, among others against synagogues and Israeli foreign missions and businesses in EU Member States; reiterates, therefore, its demand for the IRGC to be listed as a terrorist organisation;
Amendment 532 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, 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; stresses that Israel has been attacked on seven fronts, and reiterates that Israel has the right to defend itself, in line with international law; reiterates its call for the Council and the Member States to list the whole of Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation, and to increase the pressure to disarm Hezbollah in line with UN Resolution 1701; notes that several countries, including the United States and the Netherlands, have listed Samidoun as a terrorist organisation; calls on the Council and the Member States to list Samidoun as a terrorist organisation;
Amendment 578 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Welcomes the decision to adopt the first assistance measure under the European Peace Facility in support of Armenian armed forces and calls for the cooperation between Armenia and the EU to be further reinforced in the field of security and defence; welcomes the actions undertaken by several Member States to provide defensive military support to Armenia and urges the Member States to consider similar initiatives; welcomes the new momentum in bilateral relations between the EU and Armenia and calls for increased cooperation;
Amendment 626 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Welcomes and strongly supports the activities of the civilian European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) under the common security and defence policy, which continues to help to increase security in the region by substantially decreasing the number of incidents in conflict-affected and border areas, to reduce the level of risks for the population living in such areas; commends the Council for the decision to expand the number of deployed observers and increase the mission capacity, extend its deployment timeframe and calls for further expansion and presence in the region; calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to agree to have such a civilian mission on their side of the border as well;
Amendment 669 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
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 as well as our alliances, 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;
Amendment 699 #
Amendment 733 #
2024/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Warns that the deterioration in the security environment in Europe and around the globe requires urgent reflection on how to reduce the EU's dependence on adversaries such as the People's Republic of China (PRC); stresses the need to prevent sensitive emerging technologies and key dual-use items, especially those that are critical to the EU’s security and defence from being transferred to destinations of concern that pursue or collaborate in military-civilian fusion strategies; regards the establishment of EU-wide electronic customs and export licensing systems to be a critical step towards effective common European export controls and urges all Member States to make these systems operational by the end of 2024; furthermore calls on the EU institutions and the Member States to strengthen cooperation with the transatlantic and other like-minded partners in the protection of both critical technologies as well as critical infrastructures;
Amendment 100 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the legitimacy of the international rules-based order is dependent on compliance with the orders of international bodies, such as the United Nations Security Council resolutions and orders and decisions of the International Court of Justice; whereas there are increasing global threats to, such as terrorism and extremism, which threaten compliance with such orders and decisions, as well as, generally, with provisions of international law, human rights law and international humanitarian law in emerging and ongoing conflict situations; whereas the EU must consequently intensify the work to combat terrorism globally, not least by assisting other democracies in the fight against terrorism.
Amendment 110 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas human rights defenders (HRDs), journalists, religious communities and civil society organisations (CSOs) are crucial partners in the EU’s efforts to safeguard and advance human rights, democracy and the rule of law, as well as to prevent conflicts globally; whereas governments around the world are increasingly censoring, silencing and harassing HRDs, journalists, religious communities and CSOs in their work; whereas this behaviour includes measures encompassing strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), restrictive government policies, defamation campaigns, discrimination, intimidation and violence, including extrajudicial killings, abductions, and arbitrary arrests and detention; whereas attacks on HRDs are increasingly extending to their families and communities;
Amendment 156 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU must be fully prepared to counter the rise of authoritarianism, illiberalism and populism, as well as the increasing attacks on the universality of human rights, democracy and international humanitarian law; demands that the fight against terrorism be at the top of the EU’s domestic and foreign affairs agenda;
Amendment 177 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Condemns in the strongest possible sense the taking of hostages and the use of human shields in conflicts; is extremely concerned about the innocent people, including women, children and elderly people, who have been taken hostage; again calls not only for all civilians that are being held hostage to be immediately and unconditionally released, but also for the International Committee of the Red Cross to immediately provide them with medical care until that happens.
Amendment 231 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Urges the Commission to prohibit the allocation of EU funding to individuals or organisations with links to terrorist movements or Islamist movements or other extremist movements which are contrary to the European Union’s fundamental values; in addition, the follow-up and control mechanisms should be strengthened so that EU funding does not under any circumstances go to activities, projects or literature which calls for violence and/or hate, such as anti-Semitism; considers that this limitation should also apply to EU funding of third parties that directly or indirectly contribute to the funding of such entities or activities.
Amendment 232 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Advocates conditional aid to a greater extent; considers that in cases where it becomes apparent that EU funding has been misused and used for purposes which are contrary to the EU’s fundamental values, aid must always be stopped, reduced or at least made subject to conditions and stricter controls.
Amendment 257 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the important role of human rights dialogues within the EU’s human rights toolbox and as a key vehicle for the implementation of the EU action plan on human rights and democracy; highlights that these dialogues should address the overall situation of human rights and democracy with the relevant countries; notes that human rights dialogues should be seen as a key element of sustained EU engagement and not as a free-standing instrument; recalls that these dialogues need to be used in conjunction and synergy with other instruments; reiterates the need to raise individual cases, in particular those highlighted by Parliament in its resolutions, and cases that concern EU citizens, and ensure adequate follow-up; calls to increase the visibility of these dialogues and their outcomes, including through the publication of a joint press statement;
Amendment 312 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that both impunity and corruption enable and aggravate human rights violations and abuses and the erosion of democratic principles; welcomes the anti-corruption actions in EU external policies in the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 3 May 2023 on the fight against corruption (JOIN(2023)0012); supports the anti- corruption provisions included in the EU trade agreements with non-EU countries; stresses the important role of civil society and journalists in non-EU countries in the oversight of the fight against impunity and corruption;
Amendment 325 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reaffirms that promoting the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights around the world requires strong international cooperation at a multilateral level; underlines the particularly important role of the UN and its bodies as the main forum which must be able to effectively advance efforts for peace and security, sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls fornotes that the EU and its Member States toare continueing to supporting the work of the UN, both politically and financially; reiterates the need for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice at the UN and in other multilateral forums; reiterates that the UN and many of its bodies are in need of reform; calls for EU delegations to play a stronger role in multilateral forums, for which they should have appropriate resources available;
Amendment 341 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is deeply concerned by growing attacks against the rules-based global order by authoritarian regimes, including through the undermining of the functioning of UN bodies, namely the abuse of veto power at the UN Security Council; underlines that the diminished effectiveness of these bodies brings with it real costs in terms of conflicts, lives lost and human suffering, and seriously weakens the general ability of countries to deal with global challenges; calls on the Member States and like‑minded partners to intensify their efforts to reverse this trend; also stresses, however, that many UN bodies are in urgent need of reform and that there is legitimate criticism.
Amendment 354 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the political and financial support the EU has given to the International Criminal Court (ICC), including the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the ICC, not least through the launch of the ‘Global initiative to fight against impunity for international crimes’ offering EUR 20 million of support to the ICC; calls for the EU and its Member States to keep supporting the ICC with the necessary means and resources and to use all instruments at its disposal to strengthen the fight against impunity worldwide; calls on all the Member States to respect the actions and decisions of all organs of the ICC, including the OTP and the Chambers, and to support their work as an independent and impartial international justice institution; stresses the importance of the ICC not being politicised, as confidence in the court will be undermined if the mandate is abused.
Amendment 379 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes with concern the increasing disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law, particularly in the form of ongoing conflicts around the world; underlines that it is of the utmost importance for humanitarian aid agencies to be able to provide full, timely and unhindered assistance to all people in vulnerable situations and calls on all parties to armed conflicts to protect civilian populations and humanitarian and medical workers; calls upon all states to unconditionally and fully conform with international humanitarian law; calls upon the international community and the Member States in particular to promote accountability and the fight against impunity for grave breaches of international humanitarian law; calls for the systematic creation of humanitarian corridors in regions at war and in combat situations, whenever necessary, in order to allow civilians at risk to escape conflicts, and strongly condemns any attacks on them; reiterates that the use of human shields in conflicts is unacceptable, and condemns the taking of hostages in the strongest possible terms;
Amendment 450 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for a systematic and consistent approach to promoting and defending children’s rights through all of the EU’s external policies; calls for more concerted efforts to promote the respect, protection and fulfilment of children’s rights in crisis or emergency situations; condemns the decline in respect for the rights of the child and the increasing violations and abuses of these rights, including through violence, early and forced marriage, sexual abuse including genital mutilation, honour-related oppression, trafficking, child labour, recruitment of child soldiers, lack of access to education and healthcare, malnutrition and extreme poverty; further condemns the increase in death of children in situations of armed conflict and stresses the need for effective protection of children’s rights in active warfare; reiterates its call for a systematic and consistent approach to promoting and defending children’s rights through all EU external policies;
Amendment 476 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that women’s rights and gender equality are indispensable and indivisible human rights, as well as a basis for the rule of law and inclusive resilient democracies; deplores the fact that millions of women and girls continue to experience discrimination and violence, especially in the context of conflicts, due to honour- related oppression, and are denied their dignity, autonomy and even life; calls for the EU, its Member States and like- minded partners to step up their efforts to ensure the full enjoyment and protection of women’s and girls’ human rights; condemns in the strongest terms the increasing attacks on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world, as well as gender-based violence; welcomes the accession of the EU to the Istanbul Convention; calls for the EU and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure that women fully enjoy human rights and are treated equally to men; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation;
Amendment 510 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Denounces the erosion of the human rights and the safety of refugees, asylum seekers and forcibly displaced persons; reaffirms their inalienable human rights and fundamental right to seek asylum; recalls the obligation of states to protect them in accordance with international law; calls for the EU and its Member States to effectively uphold their rights in the EU’s asylum and migration policy and in the EU’s cooperation with partner countries in this regard; stresses that the EU should step up its efforts to acknowledge and develop ways to address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, building the resilience of migrants’ communities of origin and helping them offer their members the possibility to enjoy a decent life in their home country; calls for the EU and its Member States to continue and, where possible, step up their support for countries hosting the most refugees, as well as for transit countries; reiterates that close cooperation and engagement with non-EU countries remain key to preventing migrant smuggling; stresses, in this regard, that the dissemination of information and awareness-raising campaigns on the risks of smuggling are crucial, alongside the equally important dissemination of information about the EU’s migration rules in order to avoid high-risk journeys being made unnecessarily by those who do not have grounds for asylum; calls for EU- funded humanitarian operations to take into consideration the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children and to ensure their protection while they are displaced; underlines the importance of developing an effective framework of safe and legal pathways to the EU and welcomes, in this regard, the Commission communication on attracting skills and talent to the EU10, including the development of talent partnerships with partner countries; _________________ 10 Commission communication of 27 April 2022 on attracting skills and talent to the EU (COM(2022)0657).
Amendment 587 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Reiterates its concern regarding violations of the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief; deplores the instrumentalisation of religious or belief identities for political purposes and the exclusion of persons belonging to religious and belief minorities and religious communities in certain non- EU countries; recommends that the Special Envoy for the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU be granted more resources so that he can comfortably carry out his mandate; is concerned that the Special Envoy is not mentioned in the new EU Commissioners’ letters of engagement; highlights the necessity for the Special Envoy to be permitted to continue to work closely and in a complementary manner with the EUSR for Human Rights and the Council Working Party on Human Rights; calls for the EU and its Member States to step up their efforts to protect the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, to raise these issues at UN human rights forums and to continue working with the relevant UN mechanisms and committees;
Amendment 684 #
2024/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Stresses that the internet should be a place where freedom of expression prevails; considers, nevertheless, that the rights of individuals need to be respected; is of the opinion that, where applicable, what is considered to be illegal offline, should be considered illegal online; expresses concern for the growing number of internet shutdowns; highlights that internet shutdowns are often used by authoritarian regimes, among others, to silence political dissidence and curb political freedom; calls urgently for the EU to combat this alarming phenomenon, including giving consideration to permitting EU-based communication providers to offer secure tools to people who have been deprived of access to the internet;
Amendment 224 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
– the brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks committed by Hamas across Israel on 7 October 2023, which triggered a conflict in Gaza that has a disproportionatterrible effect on civilians and caused a catastrophic humanitarian situation; condemns in the strongest terms the taking and continuing detention by Hamas of innocent people, including women and children, hostages, and demands that the hostages be released immediately and unconditionally.
Amendment 321 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 1
Paragraph 4 – indent 1
– the need to improvereview relations with Türkiye; welcomes the partial de- escalation of tensions in the east Mediterranean and the Aegean; reiterates its concern that Türkiye’s foreign policy continues to be at odds with EU priorities under the CFSP; further underlines that Türkiye’s pathway to the EU remains closed until Türkiye’s foreign policy is in line with the CFSP and the Turkish Government and authorities establish respect for the principles of the rule of law and fundamental rights and freedoms.
Amendment 508 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that Ukraine, as a victim of aggression, has the legitimate right to self-defence in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter; calls on the VP/HR, the Commission, the Council and the Member States concerned to enable effective Ukrainian countermeasures against Russia; recalls that Russia has violated international law and that the full seizure of the frozen Russian assets is an appropriate step towards enforcing Russia’s obligation to abide by international law, and to compensate Ukraine and other injured parties for the losses caused by Russia’s war of aggression;
Amendment 597 #
2024/2080(INI)
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; recalls that a ceasefire was in place on 7 October 2023, which Hamas broke, and that Hamas executed innocent people who were being held hostage at the same time as they were claiming that they wanted to negotiate a ceasefire.
Amendment 613 #
2024/2080(INI)
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 both in the region; urges all part and globally, including on European soil. urges Iran, including all its proxies, to show maximum restraint, commit to de- escalation and refrain from any further escalation, as a regional conflict 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 764 #
2024/2080(INI)
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; encourages the VP/HR to promote the visibility and effect of the EU’s external action together with our Indo-Pacific partners, particularly Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan;
Amendment 819 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges; believes that, in its capacity of being the world’s largest donor of development assistance, the EU should make migration cooperation a condition for the provision of development assistance.
Amendment 1010 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Urges the Commission to prohibit the allocation of EU funds to individuals or organisations with links to terrorist movements or Islamist movements or other extremist movements which are contrary to the EU’s fundamental values, in addition the follow-up and control mechanisms should be strengthened so that EU funds do not under any circumstances go to activities, projects or literature which call for violence and/or hate such as anti-Semitism. considers that this restriction should also apply to the EU funding of third parties which directly or indirectly contribute to the funding of such entities or activities.
Amendment 1012 #
2024/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 b (new)
Paragraph 49 b (new)
49b. advocates conditional assistance to a greater extent; considers that, in cases where it has emerged that EU funds have been misused or used for purposes which are contrary to the EU's fundamental values, assistance must always be stopped, reduced or at least made subject to conditions or controlled more strictly.
Amendment 33 #
2024/2024(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Continues to encourage the EEAS and Union delegations to promote and engage with local actors and civil society organisations in third countries to stimulate dialogue about the rule of law, fundamental human rights and the fight against corruption and the misuse of EU funds;
Amendment 20 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the Union budget must continue to provide support to build peace and stability in the Middle East region, to combat hate and fundamentalism and to promote human rights; notes that following the heinous terror attacks of 7 October 2023 by Hamas and serious allegations of misuse of EU funds for terrorism, a funding review was conducted which found that generally EU funds are being well implemented, but certain additional safeguards were deemed necessary; emphasises how important it is for the EU to ensure that EU funds are not used to finance educational materials that include the romanticisation of martyrdom, violence or terrorism;
Amendment 30 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the Commission to prohibit the allocation of EU funding to individuals or organisations with links to terrorist, Islamist or other extremist movements that are contrary to the European Union's fundamental values, and points out that monitoring and control mechanisms should be strengthened to ensure that no EU funding, under any circumstances, goes to activities, projects or literature that incite violence and/or hatred, such as anti- Semitism;
Amendment 35 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls for aid to be made more conditional, and to be based on the CFSP and the Union's fundamental values; considers that, in cases where it has emerged that EU funds have been misused or used for purposes which are contrary to the EU's fundamental values, aid must always be stopped, reduced or at least made conditional and monitored more strictly;
Amendment 39 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Notes that the EU and its Member States are the largest donor to UNRWA; calls for EU funds allocated to UNRWA to be reallocated, in the long term, to other humanitarian organisations, because UNRWA no longer enjoys the level of trust needed in the region; takes the view that a diversification of EU funds in the region can reduce the risk of EU aid indirectly financing activities or literature that incite violence and/or hatred;
Amendment 88 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that is still necessary to increase the financial support of the EU to UNRWA in 2025, due to the agency’s critical financial situthe Southern neighbourhood in 2025; stresses that no EU funds shall, directly or indirectly, be used to fund terrorism or incitement to violence and martyrdom; highlights that aid to organisations that jeopardizes its ability to fulfil its important role effectivelyare operating in or close to areas affected by the Israel-Hamas war must be further scrutinised, due to the urgent humanitarian situation, and the very serious allegations about misused EU funds;