6 Amendments of Daniel CASPARY related to 2020/2041(INI)
Amendment 3 #
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1. Underlines that Europe and Africa are in close geographical proximity, have strong historical and cultural ties and are being brought ever closer by a shifting geopolitical order, by the increase in trade and shared challenges, which call for a continental-Afr such as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which call for a reinvigorated politicanl approachlliance and a results-oriented useallocation of EU resources;
Amendment 25 #
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2. Underlines that the process of development on the African continent is of key importance for the prosperity, stability and security of both the EU and Africa;a new partnership between Europe and Africa should be based on a clear understanding of their respective and mutual interests and responsibilities, reflecting the comprehensiveness and maturity of their relations
Amendment 58 #
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4. Notes that while Africa is still undergoing themajor processes of integration at regional, continental and international level and that as yet 54 African countries remain divided and diversified in areas of key strategic importance to the EU, such as meeting internationally recognised standards and practices in trade, human rights, and sustainable development and positioning in international organisations;; Europe and Africa have a shared interest to cooperate on multilateralism and common agendas that can be addressed effectively only together
Amendment 80 #
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5. Welcomes the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 9 March 2020 entitled ‘Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa’ (JOIN(2020)0004); in line with the priorities identified in the joint communication calls for strong and constaherent EU engagement in the security, stability and development of Africa;promoting the green transition and energy access, digital transformation, sustainable growth and jobs, peace and governance, and a balanced and comprehensive approach to migration and mobility
Amendment 120 #
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6. Stresses that the EU is among the first to bear the costs of all destructive policies employed againstto the detriment of African nations, while other players, especially China and Russia, are focused only on their own benefits are advancing their geopolitical interests often at the expense of African sovereignty and European security;
Amendment 149 #
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7. Shares the opinion that the matter of the security of Africa should be transferred into the hands of Africans and that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of this ultimate goalAfrican states, supported by regional and international organizations, are the foremost guarantors of their own security and that the EU should assist its African partners in the further development of an African peace and security architecture to achieve long-term peace and stability.