Activities of Janusz ONYSZKIEWICZ related to 2008/2241(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual Report (2007) on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - European Security Strategy and ESDP - The role of NATO in the security architecture of the EU (debate)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the coming months provide a unique opportunity for the EU to work out a new transatlantic agenda with the incoming US administration, covering strategic issues of common concern, such as a new global order, the financial crisis, the establishment of a deep and comprehensive transatlantic market, climate change, energy security, the situation in the Middle East, Iran and Afghanistan, the fight against terrorism and organised crime, and the Millennium Development Goals;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the lack of substantial progress in the Middle East peace process and warns of the paucity of time available till the expiry of the deadline agreed at the Annapolis Conference; believes that the European Union should assume a strong and visible political role in the region, commensurate with the financial resources it has made available; in this context, is convinced of the added value that strengthened transatlantic cooperation can bring to the Annapolis process; calls on the Council to give the High Representative for CFSP a clear mandate which should include efforts towards achieving reconciliation in Palestinian society and also contacts and coordination with other regional actors;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is concerned about the deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan; reiterates the urgent need to overcome institutional obstacles and improve cooperation between the EU and NATO in order to facilitate the operation of the EU Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL); is convinced that the success of the operation is of great importance for the future of the transatlantic alliance; believes that the EU and the US should better coordinate their respective initiatives in the area of police reform; welcomes the commitment by the EU Member States to increasing the number of EUPOL staff and calls for their swift deployment;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Subtitle (new – after paragraph 29)
Subtitle (new – after paragraph 29)
Asia
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Takes note of the fact that EU-China economic relations have experienced steady growth and that people-to-people contacts have grown in scope and scale; at the same time, remains gravely concerned by the lack of willingness on the part of the Chinese authorities to tackle numerous human rights violations and to ensure that the people enjoy basic rights and freedoms; in this context, expresses its profound disappointment over the reasons given for the decision of the Chinese authorities to postpone the 11th EU-China Summit;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Is gravely concerned by the lack of progress in the situation in Burma; deplores the persecution and detention of the democratic opposition leaders; calls on the EU to give further consideration to ways and means of assisting the population in the aftermath of the major natural disaster that has gravely affected the country;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29c. Is gravely concerned that the situation of Tibet has not improved after the Olympic Games, that basic human rights are violated by Chinese authorities, that there has been no decline in the use of torture and in the number of Tibetans being arrested, and that the talks with the Dalai Lama’s envoys are in a state of stalemate;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 d (new)
Paragraph 29 d (new)
29d. Welcomes the significant reduction of tension in the Taiwan Straits area and the ongoing dialogue between Beijing and Taipei concerning bilateral interactions and Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations; strongly supports the Council’s declaration of 19 September 2008, which reiterates its support for Taiwan’s participation in specialised multilateral forums including the grant of observer status where Taiwan’s membership is not possible;