11 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2011/2111(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the Conclusions of the European Council of 16 September 2010 where reference was made to its relations with strategic partners,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the consolidation of the economic and political power of the BRICS and other emerging countries as the world’s largest economies may not necessarily be associated with the transition from low-income economies to middle-income economies and, thereby, the emergence and consolidation of a large middle class; whereas the lack of a large middle class in such countries wcould mark the end ofweaken the substantial role in world affairs of countries characterised by affluentprosperous societies and a stable and moderate political orientation;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses how the current economic crisis has demonstrated the interdependence between the emerged powers and the BRICS and other emerging countries; points out that stable economic growth of the latter is clearly conditional on stable economic growth of the former; emphasises that political and economic ties between emerged and emerging economies are mutually beneficial and believes that further political understanding and coordination with the BRICS and other emerging countries should thus be pursued by the EU as a matter of priority; suggests that in addition to being mechanisms for addressing bilateral issues, high level meetings between the EU and the different BRICS countries should also be employed as forums for building relations of trust, reconciling positions and encouraging the BRICS countries to assume greater responsibility in global governance, convincing them of the advisability of a more joined-up approach and better coordinated actions;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the interdependence between, on the one hand, the emerged powers and, on the other, the BRICS and other emerging powers maintains a relevant economic dimension, but is essentially political, as both the emerged and the emerging powers should share an interest in ensuring an effective system of global governance and in tackling together those global stability and security risks which may curb the global growth potential;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly rejects the contention that, in view of the emergence of new economic and foreign policy powers and potential rivals, the West should agree to relinquish its leadership and focus on managing its decline. Ccontends, rather, that the West and, in particular, the EU should focus on achieving the necessary economies of scale and developing concerted efforts to enable it to interact with the emerging powers constructively and effectively; points out to the need to develop an inclusive system of global governance based on cooperation and coordination with the BRICS and other emerging countries, as appropriate; points further to the key role of the West and, particularly, the EU in promoting, in close coordination with the United States, an inclusive system of global governance such as this;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the BRICS have embarked on quasi-permanent coordination of foreign policy by abstaining from the vote on UNSC Resolution 1973 (2011) on Libya (South Africa was not yet part of the BRICS at that time), by deferring the vote on the EU’s role in UNGA, and through their coinciding positions on Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan and the placement of weapons in outer space, as well as by coordinating their action through the BRICS Leaders’ meetings. Points out that the BRICS seem to be challenginga certain degree of coordination in global multilateral forums, and in the G-20 in particular, and that they are also holding annual coordination meetings at the highest level; recognises that the BRICS are not a homogeneous block, but that there are substantial differences between them in political, demographic, economic and military terms, and that they have different or even opposing regional and global ambitions and interests; points out that the BRICS do not have an identical view of the current system of international governance; believes that if the EU will duly take into account the new weight, in political and economic terms, of the BRICS and other emerging powers, this may contribute to an orderly reform of global governance without any destabilising effects;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that, in light of the increasing relevance of the BRICS and other emerging economies and the looming multi-polar system of governance, the G- 20 is the appropriate forum for consensus building and for a decision-making process which is inclusive and able to foster convergence, including regulatory convergence; takes the view that notwithstanding the increasing relevance of the G-20, the G-7 maintains a key role as a consultative, coordinating and consensus- building forum for the emerged powers with a view to dialogue with the BRICS and other emerging economies, and ahead of G-20 meetings; considers that the existence of the G-8 should also be harnessed in an effort to reconcile positions with Russia so that challenges can be addressed in a coordinated manner; supports the G-20 parliamentary dimension and believes that it should be further consolidated and involved in the decision-making processes to ensure a reinforced democratic dialogue and scrutiny;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. NotesEmphasises that the European Union’s most important strategic partner is the United States, which shares our values and many interests, and takes note that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, the United States of America may progressively shift itsaccord greater primary attention, political investment and resources to the Pacific and perceive the North Atlantic dimension and cooperation with the EU as less strategic; further notes that Asia will have to play a progressively important role on the foreign agenda of the European Union and European Union Member States; expresses concern thatcalls for the stance of the United States and the EU towards China and other emerging countries in Asia may not be sufficientlyto be more coordinated and may lead toto avoid a decoupling of US and EU policies towards such countries; strongly believes that only by coordinating their efforts will the USA and the EU attain the required economies of scale to engage maintain an effective dialogue with the emerging countries; takes the view that, in additionwithout prejudice to the G-7, regular EU-US summits would provide the opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies; recalls that it recommended in its 2009 report on the State of transatlantic relations in the aftermath of the US elections (2008/2199(INI)) that summits be held twice a year and a body for systematic high-level consultation and coordination in respect of foreign and security policy, known as the Transatlantic Political Council (TPC), be set up;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance that the overall coordination of EU foreign policy towards the BRICS and other emerging economies should lie with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy without prejudice to the powers granted to the European Council and to the Council by the Lisbon Treaty; believes that the EU should strive to achieve, under the coordination by the High Representative, a better linking of foreign and security policy with EU sectoral policies, such as development, energy security, trade, access to raw materials and rare earths, climate change and migration, with a view to valorising synergies and ensuring a coherent and systemic foreign policy approach;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the EU should have capacity to adjust and reform its internal governance structures in order to ensure a decision- making process able to reflect its plurality and create consensus; stresses the importance that a coherent foreign policy approach at EU level towards the BRICS and other emerging countries be reflected in the organisation of the EEAS; takes the view that with regard to the BRICS, in addition to its organisation along geographical and thematic lines, the EEAS should establish an ad hoc coordinating unit to ensure that all individual policies towards BRICS are compatible from a systemic point of view and that the policy lines adopted are reflected in the EU dialogue with emerged powers such as the USA, Canada and Japan; believes that the EU delegations in BRICS countries and other relevant emerging countries should form a network aimed at providing continuous monitoring and analysis on relations amongst the BRICS and relevant cross-sensitivities, thus enabling a more systemic approach; believes that the EUre should direct its resources to lead, therefore, be officials ing the reform processe delegations who focus ofn a global system of governance and of international organisations with a view to ensuring a more inclusive consensus-building and decision-making process at global levelnalysis of the BRICS countries’ positions on governance and global challenges and on relations with other BRICS countries;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the key, positive role of Parliament’s Liaison Office in Washington DC in promoting dialogue and cooperation between Parliament and the US Congress, and believes that, building on this kind of positive experience, an assessment should be made as to whether the staff of EU Delegations in BRICS countries should include Parliament liaison officers in order to foster a greater understanding of the national parliamentary dimension in each of those countries and promote closer cooperation and dialogue between the European Parliament and national parliaments on a bilateral basis; believes that, in addition to its existing delegations for relations with Russia, India, China and South Africa, respectively, a delegation for relations with Brazil should also be considered;