Activities of Ana GOMES related to 2012/2253(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2013 review of the organisation and functioning of the EEAS (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the multiple roles entrusted by the Lisbon Treaty to the HR/VP calls for the creation of (a)a political deputy/ies in order to ensure that (s)he is assisted in the accomplishment of her/his tasks;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the pursuit of a truly comprehensive EU external action warrants a greater role of the EEAS in existing Community policies, in particular neighbourhood policy, but whereas attempts to dilute their Community character would undermine their efficiency and coherence;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. to provide support to the HR/VP in the accomplishment of his/her multiple duties by foreseeing the appointment of (a) a political deputy/ies; to ensure that these deputiesy, given theihis/her political role, appears before the responsible committee of Parliament prior to their taking up duties; to consider, possibly, a more regular involvement of theanchor further the Commission and the EEAS together, with the current cooperation between the HR/VP and the Commissioner in the field of European Neighbourhood Policy as an example for other areas; to consider in this context the RELEX Commissioners for taking up a more formal deputisation role; to consider involving Member States' foreign ministers for specific tasks and missions on behalf of the Union as a way of reinforcing common EU positions;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. to simplify the command structure of the EEAS and enhance the role of its Executive Secretary General by establishing a clear chain of command to support effective decision-making as well as timely policy response; in this context, to rationalise the posts of Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director in charge of Administration, and reduce and simplify the hierarchical structure of the Managing Directorates; in the same spirit, to clearly define the relevant compet, marked by a complex system of multi-level hierarchies and by elements previouly unknown to EU administration, such as the position of a Managing Director or the existence of a Corporate Board; to remove any obstacles which currently hamper the vertical flow of information and unnecessarily delay decisions in a service that should be prepared to react quickly to emergencies within the m; in this sense to introduce all adequate chanagems to the present structure of the EEAS in order to optimise efficient and effective decision-makingwith a view to achieving efficiency, clarity and coherence;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. to ensure that, whenever applicable, every EU delegation has a human rights focal pointgiven that the vast majority of more than 140 EU Delegations and Offices around the world now have human rights focal points, to further develop the partnership with civil society, including on the local level, and to consolidate consultation on policy initiatives and dialogues on human rights; to ensure that the human rights perspective informs all aspects of EEAS work;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. to further pursue and intensify efforts to achieve better gender and geographical balance, with due regard to merit and competences; to ensure geographical representation of all Member States at the senior levels in order to foster and encourage political ownership of the EEAS by officials and Member States alike; to more resolutely address the significant under-representation of women amongst AD level staff and even more so in leading positions; to take appropriate action, be it in form of mentoring programmes, special training or the creation of a flexible and family friendly working environment in order to remedy the current situation;