13 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2012/2050(INI)
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls its Treaty prerogative to be consulted in the CFSP and CSDP spheres, to have its views duly taken into account and to make recommendations; recognises in this regard the availability of the HR/VP to the European Parliament; notes, however, that a solution needs to be found whereby the European Parliament is appropriately informed in the lead up to, and on the final outcome of, the Foreign Affairs Council; considers that, paradoxically, since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty the competent committee has not been informed as fast and regularly as required about the outcome of the meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council ; looks forward to the review of the external assistance instruments and to an outcome that recognises the European Parliament's rights over strategy papers and multiannual action plans, as established in Article 290 of the TFEU; calls, furthermore, for improved provision of information at all stages of the procedure for CFSP Council Decisions on agreements with third countries, including frameworks for the participation of third countries in EU crisis management operations;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the principles underlying the new European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) approach, as set out in the HR/VP and Commission Joint Communication of 25 May 2011, and for- in particular, the ‘more-for- more’, the differentiation and the mutual accountability principles and the ‘partnership with society’ in particular-, to be fully operational and for Union assistance to be fully aligned to this new approach;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union and urges that a better balance be struck between pursuing market-oriented, on the one hand, and human and social approaches on the other in the EU's response to the Arab Spring; calls, therefore, for a greater focus on employment, education, training and regional development in order to help alleviate the current social and economic crisis in these countries, and to provide the assistance needed to support the ongoing political reforms and social and economic development; underlines the importance of supporting institutional capacity-building, including for the parliaments of these countries, an independent judicial system, the strengthening of civil-society organisations and the formation of pluralist political parties within as secular as possible system;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that the assessment of overall progress made by partner countries must be based on mutual transparency and should be based upon the level of commitment to reform and upon clearly defined, and jointly agreed, benchmarks that set out timetables for the implementation of reforms as provided for in the action plans; these benchmarks should be the basis for regular and, where possible, joint monitoring and evaluation that include a full role for civil society, in order to ensure effective and transparent implementation of policies;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Highlights the importance of the Union for the Mediterranean as an instrument for the institutionalisation of the relations with the Southern neighbourhood; underlines the need to overcome the paralysis stage in which it was plunged; welcomes the changes made concerning the European co-presidency and hopes that the new Secretary General’s dynamism will contribute to push forward the identified projects;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but continues to have concerns regarding Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights; underlines the willingness of the European Union to contribute to the modernization Russia needs in these matters;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. It is aware of the importance of Russia to the European Union from a double perspective: as a European neighbour, with whom it exists a close energetic interdependence, and as a global actor, being a permanent member of the Security Council of the UN and taking into account its military capacity;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. TUnderlines the utmost importance of transatlantic relations; takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matterthreats and challenges of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) and the Transatlantic Legislators‘ Dialogue (TLD)should include a reflection on strategic engagement by the EU and the US with the BRICS and other relevant emerging countries and on how to foster regulatory convergence with such countries; underlines the importance of the TEC, as the body responsible for enhancing economic integration and regulatory cooperation, and the TLD, as a forum for parliamentary dialogue, identification of objectives and for the coordination of the parliamentary work from both sides on issues of common concerns, specially legislation relevant for the transatlantic market; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council as an ad hoc body for systematic, high- level consultation and coordination on foreign and security policy between the EU and the US;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, India and other emerging countries in Asia, both the United States of America and the EU mayre progressively shifting their primary attention, political investment and military resources to the Pacific; further notes that Asia should have a more important place on the foreign agenda of the European Union and EU Member States; calls therefore for greater coordination of the US and EU policies towards China, India and other emerging countries in Asia in order to avoid a decoupling of approaches to key policies;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51 a. Welcomes, as well, that the Trade Agreement between the European Union and Colombia and Peru will be signed shortly and be subject in the European Parliament to the consent procedure; recalls that this agreement cannot be seen as a definitive framework for the relationship between the EU and these countries, but as one more step towards a global association agreement, leaving the door open for other Andean Community countries to join it;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75 a. Underlines that, in the CFSP, the action against the new generation of challenges for stability and international security such as climate change, international crime and terrorism, cybernetic attacks, proliferation of nuclear and mass destruction weapons, failed states, piracy and pandemics, must have an important place;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading (new) after paragraph 75
Subheading (new) after paragraph 75
The external dimension of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75 a. Recalls that the external dimension of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice must play an important role in the CFSP; highlights the need of an organized management of the migratory flows that assure the cooperation with the countries of origin and of transit;