Activities of Tunne KELAM related to 2014/2229(INI)
Plenary speeches (3)
Security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa and prospects for political stability (debate)
Security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa and prospects for political stability (debate)
Security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa and prospects for political stability (debate)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 12 March 2015 on relations between the European Union and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- whereas violence in Yemen is deteriorating; whereas extremist rebel groups in Yemen, some of them supported by Iran, have seized large territories; whereas attacks have been launched targeting refugee camps, hospitals, schools and civilian facilities;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that faith based violence against religious minorities, especially against Christians in several MENA countries and Yezidism in Iraq has reached extreme levels in the last couple of years and is presenting existential danger for the minorities in question; calls on the European Union to step up its efforts in advocating for active protection of religious minorities and providing for safe havens;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses also the importance of regional dialogue with Turkey and Iran; stresses the need to reintegrate Iran into the international community once it has provided definitive assurances and cast- iron guarantees of its intention to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes only and has demonstrated credible political will to end exporting terrorism and arms into neighbouring countries in the region which has further destabilized the situation there;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the crucial importance of promoting improved cooperation between the EU Member States and the MENA countries in combating terrorism; underlines the need to overcome still existing shortcomings in cooperation with countries of origin, transit and destination through which foreign fighters and resources to support them have been channelled with the aim of uniting efforts in the fight against terrorism, especially through increased sharing of information, tackling illicit firearm trafficking, tracing terrorist financing and developing new narratives to counter extremism and fundamentalism; calls for closer cooperation with the Europol and Interpol countries, providing them with assistance in developing the necessary anti- terrorist structures and resources;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for the Iraqi Government to continue to promote theimplement sharing of political responsibilities, power and oil profits, encompassing all religious and ethnic communities in that country; calls for this to be made an essential condition for implementation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq; calls on the Iraqi Government to provide protection for ethnic and religious minorities without delay, to prevent shia militias exercising violence against sunni minorities and to provide refugees who have fled ISIS terror with safe havens and essential aid; calls on the EU to contribute to capacity building by the Iraqi Government;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Condemns strongly attacks on civilian infrastructure and population in Yemen that have resulted in high number of casualties and serious worsened the already dire humanitarian situation; calls on the EU together with international and regional actors to mediate an immediate seize-fire and end of violence targeting civilians; calls on additional funds in coordination with other international donors to be made available to prevent a humanitarian crisis and provide essential aid to the ones in need;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is convinced that cultural and sectarian cooperation is essential in combating terrorism and any form of radicalism; stresses the utmost importance of promoting cultural and academic exchanges; urges partner countries to participate in EU cultural programmes; calls on the Commission to act on the European Parliament’s proposal for the creation of an ambitious Euro- Mediterranean Erasmus programme distinct from the Erasmus+ programme;