Activities of Ana GOMES related to 2008/2030(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Space and security (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the importance of the space dimension to the security of the European Union and the need for a common approach necessary for exertdefending European sovereigntyinterests in space;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the adoption of the European Space Policy by the ‘Space Council’ as proposed by a joint communication presented by the Commission and the European Space Agency, especially the chapter on security and defence, while regretting the absence of any reference to the threat of weaponisation of space within the ‘key issues to be considered in the development of a strategy for international relations’ (as mentioned in Annex 3 to Council Resolution 2007/C 136/01 of 21 May 20071); recommends, therefore, that a White Paper implementing the European Security Strategy should refer to it; ______________________ 1 OJ C 136, 20.6.2007, p. 1.
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the necessity of Galileo for autonomous ESDP operations, for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and, for Europe’s own security and for the Union’s strategic autonomy; notes that, in particular, its public-regulated service will be vital in the field of navigation, positioning and timing, not least in order to avoid unnecessary risks; welcomes the agreement on the public financing of the project from the budget of the European Union;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Emphasises that the protective measures must be fully compliant with international standards regarding peaceful uses of outer space and commonly agreed transparency and confidence-building measures (TCBMs); asks EU Member States to explore the possibility of developing legally or politically binding ‘rules of the road’ for space operators, together with a space traffic management regime;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for the international legal regime to be strengthened so as to regulate and protect non-aggressive space uses and for the strengthening of TCBMs, within the framework of the drafting by the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) of space debris mitigation guidelines consistent with those of the Inter-Agency Debris Coordination Committee as well as the development by the UN Conference on Disarmament (CD) of a multilateral agreement on the Pprevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS); furthermore, asks the EU Presidency to represent the EU proactively in COPUOS; calls on the EU institutions to promote a conference to review the Outer Space Treaty, with the aim of strengthening it and expanding its scope to prohibit all weapons in space;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on all international actors to restfrain from using offensive equipment in space, such as the Chinese anti-satellite system tested in January 2007; expresses its particular concern about the use of destructive force against satellites, such as the Chinese anti-satellite system tested in January 2007 and the consequences of the massive increase in debris for space security; recommends, therefore, the adoption of voluntary, legally binding international instruments focusing on banning the use of weapons against space assets and the stationing of weapons in space;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Urges the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to launch a strategic dialogue on space policy and missile defence, while bearing in mind the legal imperative of avoiding any action that might be incompatible with the principle of the peaceful use of space; especially on the complementarity and interoperability of systems for satellite communications, space surveillance, and early warning of ballistic missiles, as well as protection of European forces by a theatre missile defence system;