Activities of Tunne KELAM related to 2016/2036(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (Article 36 TEU) (debate)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the current crisis is also an opportunityn important momentum for the EU if it is used to make the EU work and cooperate better; recalls that European citizens see an effective common foreign and security policy as a priority area of action for the EU and that this is one of the areas where European cooperation can yield most value added; emphasises, therefore, that Member States must change their mentality since nowadays thinking about foreign policy and security in a narrow minded national perspective is obsolete; is convinced that no single Member State alone is able to tackle any of the challenges we face today; urges Member States to finally show sufficient levels of political will and trust in one another to make it possible to use the tools at hand in a concerted manner in order to pursue our interests and values; reiterates that the EU can only be a strong global player on an equal footing with other major powers if all Member States speak with one voice and act together in the framework of a strong EU foreign policy;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that an effective implementation of the EU Global Strategy presented by the VP/HR in June 2016 is not possible without strong commitment, ownership, political will and leadership from the Member States; highlights that the appropriate human and financial resources need to be allocated to the implementation of this strategy, in particular in the crucial area of security and defence;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that the EU must strengthen its security and defence capabilities, as it can only use its full potential as a global power if it combines its unrivalled soft power with hard power; recalls that stronger civilian and military capacities are key elements for the EU to fully respond to crises, build the resilience of partners and protect Europe; notes that since power politics is again dominating international relations, defence and deterrence capabilities are critical for our leverage in diplomatic talks; in this regard, reiterates that the Common Security and Defence Policy needs to be strengthened, as the only realistic way to strengthen our defence capabilities in a time of budgetary constraints is to increasemong others increasing synergies by stepping up defence cooperation;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the ongoing work on the European Defence Action Plan and the Commission’s efforts to maximise defence cooperation, including through incentives in areas such as research, transport, space, cyber, energy and industrial policies; notes the proposal by the French President for a European Security and Defence Fund, and supports the development of new and innovative financing and investment concepts, including through the European Investment Bank and public private partnerships; supports the proposals for a ‘European Semester for Defence’ and calls on the VP/HR to present concrete proposals to this effect; commends the European Defence Agency’s role in fostering and coordinating capability development, and calls for its strengthening, notably by increasing its budget;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the increasing interdependence between internal and external security, and takes the view that the current security challenges require a profound overhaul of our security policies with a view to creating a consistent and unified policy covering both internal and external dimensions, including aspects such as counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, energy security, hybrid threats, strategic communication, and critical infrastructures; urges Member States’ security services to enhance coordination and cooperation, and calls on all Member States to comply with their legal obligation to share intelligence with Europol and Eurojust in the fight against terrorism and organised crime; urges the EU to further strengthen its cooperation with third countries in the fight against terrorism;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines that cyber and hybrid threats and attacks do not stop at physical borders and constitute a major threat to European and national security and stability; stresses in this regard the urgent need to mainstream cyber security and cyber defence across EU´s internal and external policies, and in its relations with third countries; calls on the Member States to establish an automated information sharing system regarding cyber and hybrid threats and attacks;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the EU to step up its cooperation with its Eastern partners in order to strengthen their resilience and independence; calls on the EU to develop strategic communication plans vis-à-vis its Eastern neighbours; calls on the EU and Member States to turn EU East StratCom into a permanent EU structure, and to allocate adequate human and financial resources for its better functioning;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. BelievUnderlines that a further deepening of the relationship with the US and Canada is ofshould constitute the central strategic interestgoal to the EU, while at the same time it is important for the EU to strengthen its relationship with Central and South America; emphasizes that in current geopolitical security context, we can only rely on building closer and reliable relations with like-minded democratic powers with whom we share the same value-base and with whom we jointly can deter attempts to de-stabilize not only the European, but global stability;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that at the same time it is important for the EU to strengthen its relationship with Central and South America and to support where needed the consolidation of democracies;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines also the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism, which affects ever larger parts of the Middle East and North Africa and has also been creeping into Europe; urges the EU to undertake concerted diplomatic efforts, together with the US and other international allies, to convince partners in the region, such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran, of the need for a common strategy towards this global challenge; and urges state and non-state actors in the region to abstain from fuelling any further sectarian and ethnic tensions;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the importance of finding a sustainable solution to the conflict in Syria; supports the UN-led efforts to facilitate negotiations between all parties to the Syrian conflict on an inclusive political settlement; calls on the EU to use its leverage over key actors such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and Russia to ensure that they take a constructive position and refrain from contributing to further escalation of the situation; emphasises that the use of sanctions should be considered in case some of the actors involved do not deliver on their commitments;
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses the need of speeding up the consolidation of the fully-fledged European Diplomatic Service, and in particular strengthening its thematic expertise and strategic policy planning and forecasting, as well as the area of intelligence; calls on developing strategic communication strategies for each region and where needed for each country; insists on the need for a fair balance between diplomats seconded from the Member States and EU officials in the EEAS, including in management positions;