23 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2024/2080(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Declaration of the EU-CELAC Summit 2023 adopted on 18 July 2023,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 6
Paragraph 2 – indent 6
– the successful resumption of the CFSP dialogue between the EU and its partners in the Western Balkans and the importance of these partnerships for peace and security; recalls that EU enlargement is a geostrategic investment, which requires commitment from both the EU and the enlargement countries on their pathways to accession; recalls in this context the continued need for reforms regarding the rule of law, fundamental rights and public administration, and for alignment with the CFSP, including on sanctions; points, in addition, to the need to bear in mind the EU’s integration capacity;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU and the Member States to reinforce the effectiveness of its 14 sanction packages adopted so far and adopt new ones as soon as the need arises; points out that the consistent and uniform application of restrictive measures in all Member States is necessary for the effectiveness and credibility of the EU’s external action; calls for effective cooperation with like- minded partners across the globe to increase the pressure on Russia;
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes it appropriate to continue to exert diplomatic pressure on third countries to join us in condemning Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; calls for continued engagement with third countries to ensure that they do not assist Russia in evading sanctions;
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Remains concerned about the fact that some Member States are continuing to import natural gas from Russia;
Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that Ukraine, as a victim of aggression, has the legitimate right to self-defence in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter; calls on the VP/HR, the Commission the Council and the Member States concerned to enable effective Ukrainian countermeasures against Russia, including military ones; recalls that Russia has violated international law and that the full seizure of the frozen Russian assets is an appropriate step towards enforcing Russia’s obligation to abide by international law, and to compensate Ukraine and other injured parties for the losses caused by Russia’s war of aggression;
Amendment 735 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes the agreement following the High Representative’s meeting with the British Foreign Secretary to initiate strategic consultations between the two on issues such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, the Western Balkans and hybrid threats; believes that it would be appropriate to add other issues such as maritime security to these strategic consultations; welcomes the agreement to work towards the creation of a security partnership between the EU and the UK with a view to jointly addressing common challenges; in view of the above, believes it appropriate to examine the possibility of revising the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the UK to add a chapter on cooperation in foreign, security and defence policy matters;
Amendment 736 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Welcomes the smooth cooperation between the EU and the UK with regard to adopting and monitoring the enforcement of sanctions against Russia;
Amendment 747 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that the US is the EU’s most important ally; reiterates its request that EU-US summits be held once again on a regular basis, at least once per year, in order to lend sustained impetus at the very highest level to vital transatlantic cooperation; reiterates its support for the establishment of a Transatlantic Political Council, led by the foreign policy chiefs of both parties, that would serve as a forum for regular and effective institutional dialogue on foreign and security policy between the EU and the US;
Amendment 750 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Regrets that a Critical Minerals Agreement has not yet been reached between the EU and the US to correct the discriminatory consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act for European clean vehicles;
Amendment 753 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the close relationship with non-EU western European countries and, in particular, the excellent cooperation in certain areas of EU external action; urges the Commission to modernise and deepen bilateral relations between the EU and Switzerland; stresses the importance of fostering even stronger relations with Norway, while calling for Norway to adopt a cooperative attitude towards the EU on fisheries issues; calls for a swift signature of the Association Agreement between the EU and Andorra and San Marino;
Amendment 759 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates that a free, connected, open, peaceful, stable and, rules-based and internationally law-abiding Indo-Pacific is of vital European interest; encourages, to this end, closer foreign, security and defence policy ties with like-minded partners in the region in line with the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo- Pacific; encourages the VP/HR to promote the visibility and effect of the EU’s external action together with our Indo- Pacific partners, particularly Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan, as well as the Philippines;
Amendment 776 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; without prejudice to furthering the EU’s stated objective of reducing risk in trade in certain sensitive materials as well as promoting the diversification of its imports, calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;
Amendment 824 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and, Senegal and Mauritania, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;
Amendment 829 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Is concerned about the difficult and serious situation faced by the Sahel, especially following the numerous coups d’état suffered by various countries in the region in recent years; recalls that stability in the Sahel has direct repercussions for Europe’s security and prosperity and also for the management of migratory flows from the African continent;
Amendment 831 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Deplores the fact that, almost 30 years after the start of the Barcelona Process, the creation of a shared area of prosperity, stability and freedom with the Mediterranean countries of the Southern Neighbourhood has not been achieved;
Amendment 833 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 c (new)
Paragraph 33 c (new)
33c. Welcomes the appointment of a European Commissioner for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 834 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 d (new)
Paragraph 33 d (new)
33d. Stresses the importance of concluding memoranda of understanding with the countries of the Southern Neighbourhood that serve mutual interests and enhance stability, prosperity and the defence of human rights; stresses the important role that the countries of the Southern Neighbourhood have in managing migration flows in a manner based on the principles of solidarity, balance and the sharing of responsibility between countries;
Amendment 835 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 e (new)
Paragraph 33 e (new)
33e. Stresses the role that the Union for the Mediterranean can play as a forum for intensifying cooperation between European countries and those around the southern rim of the Mediterranean;
Amendment 849 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Welcomes the signature of the EU- Chile Advanced Framework Agreement and calls for its swift and full ratification; calls for progress to be made towards the signing and ratification of the EU-Mexico Association Agreement; urges the Commission to advance decisively on the agreement with Mercosur;
Amendment 852 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34b. Is concerned about the increase in organised crime and drug trafficking in Latin America, which also has an impact in the European Union; calls for a substantial increase in bi-regional cooperation in the fight against these scourges and for adequate funding to be made available;
Amendment 853 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)
Paragraph 34 c (new)
34c. Recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela; also recognises María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela; recalls that both have been awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to do their utmost to ensure that the legitimate and democratically elected president can take office on 10 January 2025, in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution;
Amendment 895 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Recalls that the Council and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy are tasked with ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union. stresses the importance of Member States achieving convergence in their decisions by arriving at a common approach and of their actions showing solidarity with each other;