40 Amendments of Ana GOMES related to 2010/2124(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU should further develop its foreign policy objectives and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, preventing conflict, human security, solidarity, the protection of human rights, the promotion of democracy and the rule of law multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, free and fair trade, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Lisbon Treaty has brought a new dimension to European external action and will be instrumental in enhancing the coherence, consistency and effectiveness of EU foreign policy and more broadly external actions,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably enabling the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenges,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationshow political leadership on the international stage and to act more strategically; whereas the EU'’s ability to influence the international order depends not only on coherence between its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a realEU strategic concept of EU foreign policy which must unite all Member States behy based on the values, principles and objectives stated ind the same set of priorities and goals, so that they speak with a strong single voice in the international arenaTreaties, as well as on a set of defined priorities and goals, which must be owned by all EU institutions and Member States, so that they speak with a strong single voice in the international arena, and in particular in the UN and those international organisations to which several or all EU Member States are party,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas a substantial transformation of the international order is taking place, challenging the EU to engage more actively with current and emerging world powers as well as with bilateral and multilateral partners in order to promote and pursue effective solutions to problems which are common to European citizens and the world at largethat might have an impact on global security,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the new momentum also needs to lead to the definition of a new paradigm for the EU'’s strategic partnerships, both new and old, based on mutual benefits and interests, on universal values and core EU principles such as human rights and the rule of law and international law, on trust and on a common understanding about global security,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign policy is essential if European external actions are is to be understood and supported by EU citizens; whereas the organisation and promotion of effective and regular inter-parliamentary cooperation within the EU must be jointly determined by the European Parliament and national parliaments, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Protocol 1 to the Lisbon Treaty,
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Council not to limit the scope of the CFSP annual report to a mere description of CFSP activities; takes the view that the report should provide more than a catalogue of country-based events and developments; thus calls on the Council to take the opportunity to make a policy and solution-focused tool of the annual CFSP report;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that coherence will need to be soughtmust be enhanced between the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Member States and the Commission under the leadership of the VP/HR, synergies must be improved between the EU and the national level and coordination enhanced between the various institutional actors, with a view to better integrating all relevant instruments and policies and delivering a single EU message on key political issues; considers cooperation at all levels between the EEAS and the relevant services in the Commission to be essential with a view to shapingto enable the EU to develop a strategic approach to ourits neighbourhood and to candidate and partners countries with membership prospects, as well as to other policy areas, such as human rights and democracy promotion, trade, development, energy security and, justice and, home affairs;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects the EEAS, by promoting closer coordination and integration between the CFSP and other external policies, to help strengthen the EU's political role and influence on the global stage and enable it to project its interests and values more efficiently, in a manner commensurate with its existing international trade and economic status and coherently, namely at the UN Security Council;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes, however, that full coherence and consistency across EU foreign policy will not be achieved simply bythe setting up of the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differing outlooks on key foreign policy issunot per se lead to coherence and consistency across EU external policies; considers it essential, in this regard, that EU Member States not only agree on a common strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ensure that their national policies are supportive of EU positionsconsistent with and not in contrast of EU common agreed positions, so as to effectively materialise the EU's foreign policy strategy;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the regular joint consultation meetings on the CFSP should be complemented by additional meetings to be held should the need arise to provide ex ante information; suggests, in this regard, that the meetings should also be geared to learning key strategic and politico-military lessons in order to improve the planning and management of future missions and help develop a forward-looking approach to future needs; recalls, further, its right to be consulted and the need for it to be adequately informed about urgent financing arrangements for certain initiatives launched under the CFSP in line with Article 41(3) of the TEU;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian and/or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believes that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects outdated institutional patterns rather than the reality on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to crises require a combination of military and civilian instruments;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls the need for the creation of a European Civil Protection Force, based on the existing European Civil Protection Mechanism, to which the Parliament has called for several times and which should be able to operate outside the EU, whenever required;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers it an EU strategic priority to strengthen international crisis-management partnerships and enhance dialogue with other major crisis-management actors – such as the UN, NATO, the African Union (AU) and the OSCE and third countries such as the USA, Turkey, Norway and Canada – and to synchronise actions, share information and pool resources in the fields of peacekeeping and peace-building, including cooperation on crisis management and, in particular, maritime security, and the fight against terrorism under international law; stresses the need for the EU to be properly represented at the UN Security Council, eventually redistributing the seats currently allocated to its Member States, and to use its power to launch the reform and the enlargement of the UN Security Council, making it more representative and increase its legitimacy and effectiveness;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Emphasises that the establishment of the EEAS provides the EU with a unique opportunity to implement its commitments on conflict prevention and peace building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU’s capacity to prevent conflict as an alternative to crisis management; to this end, stresses the importance of putting the Directorate for Conflict Prevention and Security Policy on equal footing with other directorates by resourcing it adequately for policy programming and by strengthening the links with the geographical departments and establishing formal relations with the relevant Council Working Groups; takes the view that the existing separation between the crisis management structure and the Directorate for Conflict Prevention and Security Policy should also be reconsidered;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates its position that the EU must strengthen its leadership in the area of global climate governance and further develop a dialogue with other key actors, such as the emerging powers (China, Brazil, India), Russia, the United States and developing countries, given that climate change has become a key element of international relations; also, calls on the Commission to undertake a multidisciplinary assessment on how climate change is impacting migrations, how does that impact affect Europe and how can the EU contribute to mitigate the effects of climate change or of environmental degradation in affected countries and populations; calls on the Commission and the Council to build up a consistent strategy designed to address the impact of climate change on the lives of affected populations and those countries most exposed to risk;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent, EU foreign policy and external action must give absolute priority to promoting democracy and the rule of law and good governance, given that a democratic society is the basis for upholding human rights; believes that the new institutional structure of the EU, with particular reference to the EEAS and its dedicated department, offers an opportunity to enhance the EU's coherence and effectiveness in this area; urges the VP/HR to proactively pursue the engagement of third countries in respecting human rights as well as to speak up against human rights abuses and not to refrain from taking adequate measures if human rights are violated, in particular the human rights of women who represent the majority of the world population; reiterates Parliament'’s strong determination, and recalls its longstanding efforts, to defend women's rights, human rights and democracy in the world through bilateral relations with third countries and active participation in international forumsa, as well as support for international and local civil-society organisations;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the VP/HR to ensure that CFSP policies and actions fully implement UNSCR 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, which calls for the participation of women in all aspects and at all levels of conflict resolution; also calls for CFSP to take into account UNSCR 1820 (2008) on sexual violence in conflict and post- conflict situations as well as the subsequent UNSCRs 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009) 1960 (2010), which build upon the previously mentioned resolutions; considers unacceptable that only one woman has so far been nominated to a senior post in the EEAS and that there is only one woman amongst the 11 EU Special Representatives;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that effective multilateralism should be the overriding strategic concern of the Unionmethodology for global governance and that, in this context, the EU should take a leading role in international cooperation,promoting human rights and democracy, reinforcing international law and the rule of law universally, and in facilitateing international consensus and advance global actionoperation and consensus; emphasises the urgent need to address global issues of common concern for EU citizens, such as fighting terrorism, organised crime, energy security,pandemia and climate change, ensuring the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the eradication of poverty, ensuring energy security, the non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament, migration management and the promotion of human rights and civil liberties; takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong singleunified voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU, while retaining its observer status, should be granted complementary rights at the UN as a naturalshould sit at the UN Security Council, as a consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on the EUVP/HR and EU Member States to improve its strategy and tactics for consultations with UN member countries, including by giving clear explanations concerning the nature of the EU and how, on the basis of its Treaty-based powers, it differs from other regional organisations; recommends placing the issue of the EU's rights at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partnersand action within the UN system; considers it essential to engage with the EU's strategic partners in order to find solutions to major regional and global problems; recommends, furthermore, that strategic partnerships be given a multilateral dimension by including global issues on the agendas for the EU's bilateral and multilateral summits;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the EU should take advantage of the adoption ofseize NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind thwhile at the same time development ofing the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and -Turkey –conflict, which areis hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible; in this context, urges all EU Member States to invite Turkey to join the European Defence Agency as an observer; calls for a coherent strategy of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament in the framework of EU- NATO cooperation;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for close and continuous coordination of EU foreign policy with the EU's closest ally and strategic partner, the US, ensuringworking for a joint approach to global governance and to challenges such as nuclear nto global security, such as nuclear proliferation and weapon-s proliferation and terrorism, terrorism and organised crime, underdevelopment, dictatorships and climate change; calls on the VP/HR to coordinate closely and developseek synergies with the US with a view to reinforce democracy and ensuringe stability and security on the European continent, including on the basis of cooperationts neighbourhood and globally, namely developing constructive partnerships with Russia, and with regard to stability in the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistanother major powers;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the VP/HR to press the Obama Administration on the urgency of closing the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, of bringing to civilian courts all terrorist suspects that are already charged or are still to be charged and of repatriating or resettling and compensating all those detainees who will not be charged; calls on EU Member States to effectively assist the US in the closure of Guantanamo Bay detention centre and in resettling all those detainees cleared of charges who cannot be repatriated; calls on EU Member States to account for their responsibilities in violating human rights of suspects of terrorism detained in Guantanamo Bay or in any "secret prisons" for cooperating with their "extraordinary rendition" and to account for their fulfilment of the recommendations made by the European Parliament resolution of 2007 on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that the situation in Kosovo remains stable and peaceful, but is concerned at the serious problems and breaches of electoral law which occurred in several municipalities during the recent elections and the serious allegations of corruption produced at the Council of Europe by Senator Dick Marty; calls for a thorough EULEX investigation on these allegations and exemplary trial for all those eventually found responsible; stresses the importance of fair elections as part of Kosovo's ongoing democratic transition; urges the Government of Kosovo to improve future electoral processes in order to secure the democratic rights of Kosovo citizens and to strengthen the country's European perspective; calls for the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia to start without delay, under the sponsorship of the EU, and stresses that they have vast potential to contribute to stability in Kosovo and to improving the situation for local people, including as regards upholding the rule of law in the north of the country; reiterates the need for the EULEX Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to ensure that it can function effectively throughout the entire territory of Kosovo, by stepping up its activities in the north of the country, and to enjoy the trust and support of the entire population;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the VP/HR and Member States to rapidly install a comprehensive plan to reinforce the EU presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina including the appointment of a strong Head of EU Delegation, the creation or strengthening of the Delegation’s political, legal, communication, economic and security section, so as to support Bosnia’s EU membership perspective and build local credibility;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that the EU'’s approach towards Russia, including in the negotiations on a new EU-Russia Agreement, is coherent and driven by a commitment to the values of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, including international law; stresses the importance of the Partnership for Modernisation in this context; underlines at the same time the need for a reinvigorated partnership with Russia, based on mutual respect and reciprocity, on the issues of the fight against terrorism, energy security and supply, climate change, disarmament, conflict prevention and nuclear non- proliferation, including with reference to Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East, in pursuit of the goal of strengthening global security and stability; takes the view that cooperation on such issues should form the basis for the new EU-Russia Agreement, and therefore looks forward to speedy progress in the current negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement that is expected substantially to enhance EU- Russia relations; calls on the EU to step up efforts in engaging with Russia in particular with regard to the stabilisation of Afghanistan; calls on the EU to promote effective and mutually beneficial NATO-Russia relations;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Supports the resumption of direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) and stresses the need for meaningful negotiations to be conducted within a limited time frame and in a climate of mutual trust; recalls that the EU is the largest contributor to the PA and Israel's main trading partner; , and that climate can only exist if the policy of continuing to build settlements will be immediately stopped by Israel; recalls that the EU is the largest contributor to the PA and Israel's main trading partner, thus having a direct interest in persuading both parties to address as soon as possible the fundamental questions to be settled (namely refugees, borders and status of Jerusalem) and in having a viable State of Palestine living in peace, side by side with the State of Israel;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the EU, in line with the Council conclusions of 12 December 2009, to assume a stronger political role commensurate with its financial involvement in the region; is convinced that there is an urgent need for a comprehensive reshaping of EU policy towards the Middle East, in order for it to perform a decisive and coherent political role, accompanied by effective diplomatic tools, in the interests of peace and security in this neighbouring region of vital strategic interest to the EU; calls on the VP/HR to consider presenting a new European strategy for the region outlining the EU's interests and aims and the means it can employ, promoting democracy and the rule of law in the region and channelling resources primarily into the strengthening of civil society;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is monitoring the situation in Tunisia closelyand Egypt, and other countries in the region, and calls on the EU to support the Tunisian and the Egyptian people in its democratic transition, including by providing appropriate assistance that may be neededo strengthen civil society organisations, including the formation of plural political parties able to compete in democratic elections; emphasises the need to adjust funding to help alleviate the social and economic crisis in theses countryies and the importance of helping them recover assets stolen by autocratic former rulers and elites, including the freezing of assets detained in European financial institutions;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses that the starting point for any long-term solution to the Afghan crisis must be Afghan citizens‘ interests as regards their internal security, civil protection, and economic and social protectiongress, as well as reconciliation mechanisms, an end to opium production, a robust state-building exercise, the integration of Afghanistan into the international community and the banishing of al-Qa'ida from the country; reiterates its position that the EU and its Member States and the international community at large should support Afghanistan in building its own state, with stronger democratic institutions capable of ensuring national sovereignty, state unity, territorial integrity, sustainable economic development and the prosperity of its citizens, while respecting the historical, religious, spiritual and cultural traditions of all of the country's ethnic and religious communities; further reminds that a meaningful engagement of the EU in Afghanistan should focus on supporting civil society, building democratic institutions, such as training the security forces and the judiciary, supporting independent media, NGOs and parliamentary scrutiny;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Reiterates its view that Pakistan has a key role in the region and that a stable, democratic and prosperous Pakistan is of vital importance to stability in Afghanistan and the wider region; stresses, furthermore, Pakistan's key role in the Afghan peace process; recognises that the devastating floods of August 2010 have been a setback for Pakistan's new government, which had been starting to make progress in dealing with numerous challenges; urges the Council and the Commission, together with the wider international community, to respond with a strong show of solidarity and concrete support to Pakistan's urgent need for post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation and the country's aspirations to build a strong and prosperous society; welcomes and further encourages EU efforts to bolster political support for stepping up institution- and capacity- building in Pakistan and helping Pakistan's democratic institutions to combat extremism, in particular seeking the abolition of the blasphemy laws and by supporting Pakistan's civil society; calls on Pakistan to immediately adhere to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency in disclosing Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and facilities;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Fully endorses the commitment of the E3+3 to seeking an early negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue whichith a view to restores international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, while respecting Iran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy; supports the Council's twin-track approach aimed at finding a diplomatic solution; welcomes UNSC Resolution 1929(2010) introducing a fourth round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme and the additional restrictive measures announced by the EU, the US, Japan, Canada and Australia; andstresses that a solution for the nuclear question cannot be found at the expense of EU support for Iranian civil society and its just claims for universal human rights and genuinely democratic elections; strongly condemns Iran's continuing provocative and inflammatory rhetoric against Israel and particularly deplores the threats made by President Ahmadinejad against the very existence of the State of Israel; is deeply concerned at Iran's attempts to further its aim of gaining political influence in Afghanistan by manipulating a range of political, economic, and military outcomes; stresses that official mutual contacts between the delegations of the European Parliament and the Majlis should also be used to address human rights issues and as means to support reinforcement of civil society in Iran;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Expresses its satisfaction at the intensification of sectoral dialogues with China and calls for concerted joint work on the controversial issues highlighted at the recent EU-China Summit; regrets, however, that progress towards better economic and judicial governance is not reflected in a willingness to tackle the continuing severe and systematic violations of human rights in the country; points out that relations with Japan, a country which shares the EU's democratic values and concern for human rights, remain extremely important both in economic terms and as regards working together in multinational fora and that the current focus on China must not overshadow the necessary efforts to step up cooperation with Japan and remove the remaining barriers to economic interpenetration;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Points out that relations with Japan, a country which shares the EU's democratic values and concern for human rights, remain extremely important both in economic terms and as regards working together in multinational fora and that the current focus on China must not overshadow the necessary efforts to step up cooperation with Japan and remove the remaining barriers to economic interpenetration;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Commends India's involvement in international actionscooperation with the EU, notably in Afghanistan and with the Atalanta operation; calls for more collaborative action on issues relating to global economic governance and the promotion of democracy and human rights (namely in coming to a solution of the Kashmir conflict) and in climate change; looks forward to substantial progress in the current negotiations on a free-trade agreement; expects the strategic partnership with India to develop in accordance with the Joint Action Plan, so as to yield concrete results;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Expresses strong support and encouragement for the partnerships with the AU and other African regional organisations in addressing stability and security concerns on the African continent and in ensuring progress in other key areas, such as democratic governance and human rights, climate change and the achievement of the MDGs; believes that the process of progressive AU ownership and empowerment with regard to security and stability issues on the African continent, in particular as far as peacekeeping missions are concerned, requires the consolidation of the institution-building and decision- making processes within the AU, and that the EU should assist the AU in this regard; urges the VP/HR and the Member States to duly implement the human rights clause in the Cotonou Agreement governing the relations between the EU and ACP countries; calls on the EU to urge Eritreia and Ethiopia to resolve their border dispute;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Expresses its support for the decision to devise a comprehensive EU approach to the Horn of Africa region, by helping rebuild state institutions in Somalia, by linking human security policy with development, the rule of law, respect for human rights, gender-related aspects and international humanitarian lawwomen's rights and thereby encompassing all EU instruments with a view to providing long- term solutions;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Believes that the EU should adopt a comprehensive approach to security and stability concerns in the Sahel region by employing all relevant EU instruments to resolve persisting conflicts such as the Western Sahara conflict and to promote democratic reforms in all the countries of the region, eradicate poverty, guarantee sustainable development, address climate change concerns in the region, manage South- South and South-North migratory flows and ensure democracy and the rule of law, human rights, institution- building and the fight against organised crime; believes that a process of consensus- building amongst the countries of the region, in cooperation with, and with the progressive ownership of, the AU, should also be put in place;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. In this light, expresses concern at the closure of the CSDP Mission in Guinea- Bissau in September 2010; and urges the Council and the VP/HR to consider new ways to fight organised crime in Guinea- Bissau, preventing this country from becoming another narco-state;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations on the Association Agreement with Central America and on the Multi- Party Trade Agreement with Peru and Colombia; urges Colombian authorities to ensure respect for human rights of trade unionists and human rights defenders and to bring to trial all those responsible for extrajudicial killings, disappearances and illegal expropriation of peasants; stresses, nonetheless, that the EU should continue to give priority to regional integration processes in Latin America; notes with satisfaction that the negotiations on the Association Agreement with Mercosur have resumed, and calls for their swift conclusion;