Activities of Hanna FOLTYN-KUBICKA
Plenary speeches (53)
Recommendation to the Council on the new EU-Russia agreement (debate)
European conscience and totalitarianism (debate)
50th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising and dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese Government (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The review of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Gas supplies by Russia to Ukraine and the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EU-Russia relations (debate)
Reform programme of the Polish shipyards (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Situation in Georgia (debate)
Situation in China after the earthquake and before the Olympic Games (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Preparation of the EU/Russia summit (26-27 June 2008) (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2006 Annual report on the CFSP - Annual report on the implementation of the European Security Strategy and ESDP (continuation of debate)
Tragic situation in Burma (debate)
Human Rights in the World 2007 and the EU's policy on the matter - EU Election Observation Missions (debate)
Order of business
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Croatia: 2007 progress report - Progress Report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (debate)
Kosovo (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 144)
Towards an EU strategy on the rights of the child (debate)
Explanations of vote
Annual report of the European Union on Human Rights (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Strengthening the European Neighbourhood Policy - Situation in Georgia (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EU-Russia Summit (debate)
EU-Serbia relations (debate)
Human rights dialogues and consultations on human rights with third countries (debate)
Risk of closure of Gdansk shipyard (debate)
2006 Progress Report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EU economic and trade relations with Russia (debate)
Debate on the future of Europe (debate)
EU-Russia summit (debate)
The future of Kosovo and the role of the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EC-Russia short-stay visa agreement – EC-Russia readmission agreement (debate)
Explanations of vote
Imposition of the death penalty on medical personnel in Libya (debate)
Preparation for the European Council (14-15 December 2006) (continuation of debate)
European Union annual report on human rights (debate)
Accession of Bulgaria - Accession of Romania (debate)
A Baltic Sea Strategy for the Northern Dimension (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Debate on the future of Europe with the participation of the Belgian Prime Minister, Member of the European Council (debate)
Written declarations (2)
Amendments (64)
Amendment 12 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas NATO forms the core of European security and the EU has sufficient potential to support these activities, so that strengthening the European defence capability and deepening cooperation will benefit both organisations,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas NATO is an intergovernmentnational organisation of predominantly democratic nations, in which civilians decide and the military executes,
Amendment 28 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas NATO is the forum for discussion and the expected choice for a military operation involving the European and American Allies, as well as being a military alliance whose task is to defend its members from attack by other states, NATO represents a forum for discussion,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas military defence at a time of growing threat from terrorist attacks and long-distance attacks should not be seen exclusively as military actions on the territory of the NATO Member States,
Amendment 45 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas NATO and the EU enlargement process should be mutually reinforcing and coordinated in order to secure stability and prosperity in the European continent, whereby the expansion of NATO should always have priority over other steps towards integration in view of the need to secure peace and stability,
Amendment 66 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the raison d'être of the European Union is to build peace; notes that an ineffective security stpolicy is the guarantegy e for security policy leads to unnecessary human sufferingustainable development and errors in its design may have serious consequences, above all the risk of bloody conflicts and the associated senseless suffering of the people affected;
Amendment 85 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the diversity of interests inherent in a Union of 27 or more Member States – in other words, the mosaic-like composition of the EU – gives it a unique character and the potential to intervene, mediate and help in different parts of the world, unlike any other major power; hopesis convinced that the existing military capability of the EU willmust be develop into a credible force enabling the Unioned, since only then will the Union be able to muster sufficient forces to exploit its unique abilities in the fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution and complementing its broad range of civilian crisis management mechanisms;
Amendment 141 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that security risks in the modern world are increasingly characterised by phenomena such as: international terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), failed states, intractable conflicts, organised crime, cyberthreats, environmental deterioration and associated security risks, natural disasters and other disasters, and that these require still closer partnership and concentration on strengthening the core capabilities of the EU and NATO, and closer coordination in the areas of planning, technology, equipment and training;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, similarly, any serious and voluntary damage caused to the environment undermines world peace and security and constitutes a violation of human rights, particularly the human right to preservation of the natural environment,
Amendment 13 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas sanctions are one of a range ofthe strongest instruments which the EU may use to implement its policy on human rights; recalling that the use of sanctions must be part of an integrated and comprehensive policy approach and must be consistent with the Union's overall strategy in the area concerned; whereas the effectiveness of sanctions depends on their simultaneous application by all Member States,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas neithere is no authoritative definition of what is a sanction under either international law or EU/EC law; whereas, however, EU nor international law includes a legal definition of what is a sanction, with the result that the concept is widely debated in international legal doctrine and existing differences of opinion have not yet been satisfactorily clarified; whereas within the framework of the CFSP, sanctions or restrictive measures are in most cases regarded as measures interrupting or reducing, wholly or in part, diplomatic or economic relations and possibly restricting communication with one or more third countries which seek to bring about a change in certain activities or policies, such as violations of international law or human rights, or policies that do not respect the rule of law or democratic principles by governments of third countries, non-state entities or individuals,,
Amendment 19 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the types of restrictive measuresanctions include a variety of measures such as arms embargoes, trade sanrestrictions, financial/economic sanctionrestrictions on capital movements, freezing of assets, flight bans, restriction on admission, diplomatic sanctions, boycotts of sports and cultural events, jamming of radio or television stations and suspension of cooperation with a third country,
Amendment 21 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas, according to the above- mentioned Basic Principles on the Use of Restrictive Measures (Sanctions) as well as the relevant Guidelines, targeted sanctions can, such as banning the admission of certain persons to the territory of the Member States, should make a difference as compared to more general sanctions, firstly because they avoid possible adverse effects on a larger group of people and secondly because they directly affect those responsible or in charge and are thus likely to be more effective in terms of bringing about policy changes; whereas, however, this has not often proved the case in practice,
Amendment 24 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the introduction and implementation of restrictive measures is based on a series of principles such as respect for international law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including due process and the right to an effective remedy, as well as proportionality, and must provide for appropriate exemptions to take account of basic human needs of the targeted personsas well as proportionality,
Amendment 29 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that, to date, no evaluation or impact assessment has been carried out on EU sanctions policy and that it is therefore extremely difficult to gauge the policy's impact and effectiveness on the ground and thus to draw the necessary conclusions; calls on the Council and the Commission to carry out this evaluation work,; in this connection, points out that a basic criterion for this evaluation must be the achievement of lasting results;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes also that sanctions can have symbolic value as an expression of the EU's moral condemnation of the actions of the regime to which sanctions are applied, thus giving added visibility and credibility to EU foreign policy; warns, however, against placing too much emphasis on the idea of sanctions as symbolic measures, as this could result in them becoming totally devalued;
Amendment 38 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes the view that any voluntary and irreversible degradation of the environment constitutes a threat to peace and security and a serious violation of human rights, whether it is caused by government policy or by the actions of non-state actors, such as multinationals; in this connection, calls on the Council and the Commission to include any voluntary and irreversible damage caused to the environment among the grounds which may lead to the adoption of sanctions;
Amendment 84 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Supports the use of targeted financial sanctions against key leaders of targeted regimes, which act directly on the income of the sanctioned individuals rather than on the source of income; stresses the need for these sanctions to be accompanied by appropriate measures against EU economic operators cooperating with such persons; stresses that targeted commodity sanctions targeting a specific or major source of income of a regime present the risk of more wide- ranging, indiscriminate effects on the population and may favour the development of a 'black economy'; ;
Amendment 114 #
2008/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Calls on the Commission and the Council to undertake a comprehensive and in-depth evaluation of the EU sanctions policy so as to provide the necessary scrutiny of its impact and to draw all the necessary conclusions therefromdetermine what influence it has and what measures should be taken to strengthen it; urges the Commission and Council to submit a programme of such measures;
Amendment 9 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas both the internal and the external dimensions of the Enlargement Strategy directly affects the Union's ability to pursue its policy objectives and to achieve an ever closer Union, as laid down in the Treaties,
Amendment 13 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, whilst previous enlargements have undoubtedly been a success both for the European Union and for the Member States which joined it, this is no guarantee that such accelerated pace can be sustained further,
Amendment 30 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas this strategy cannot therefore be reduced to a simple negotiating methodology but should involve a wide - ranging public debate on the Union's objectives, covering both the Union's own future, and its role in the neighbourhoodgeopolitical role,
Amendment 41 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Union's Enlargement Strategy should be part of a more diversified array of external relations policies, reconciling the Union's geo- strategic interests with our neighbours' diverse expectations,
Amendment 53 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas these policies should reflect the need to take into account cultural differences between Member States and external partners,
Amendment 64 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, as stated in its above- mentioned resolution of 13 December 2006, countries with European prospects should benefit from a close bilateral or multilateral relationship with the EU, matching their specific needs and interests; whereas diversified forms of political cooperation cannot be a substitute for membership prospects for countries meeting the Treaty criteria; whereas this option, which entails a broad spectrum of operational possibilities, would grant partner countries a stable, long-term perspective of institutionalised relations with the EU and provide the incentive necessary to foster stability, peace and democratic and economic reform in the countries concerned,
Amendment 77 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its firm commitment to the countries with which it has started membership negotiations and to the countries which have been given clear membership prospects, with the understanding that full compliance with the Copenhagen criteria and compatibility with the Union's integration capacity must be fulfilled before these countries can join the Union, before these countries can join the Union, they must fully meet the membership and enlargement requirements laid down in the Treaties;
Amendment 96 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the Union's Enlargement Strategy should strike a balance between the Union's geo-strategic interests, the impact of political developments outside its borders together with the resulting expectations of its neighbouring countries, and the Union's integration capacity, including its ability to cope with future internal and external challenges and to realise its political integration project;
Amendment 108 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that integration capacity reflectsand the Union's ability at a given point in time to decide and thus to achieve its political objectives interact, in particular the aim ofas regards promoting economic and social progress and a high level of employment in its Member States, of asserting its identity and its ability to act on the international scene, of promoting the rights and interests of Member States' nationals, of developing an area of freedom, security and justice, of fully maintaining and building on its acquis communautaire and of upholding fundamental rights and freedoms, as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 115 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that previous enlargements have enhanced the EU’s ability to achieve its political objectives, with particular reference to its ability to act on the international scene and to promoting the European economic model and the rights and interests of Member States' nationals;
Amendment 120 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that this abilintegration capacity not only has institutional and financial implications but also involves sufficient political, social and economic cohesion within the Union, the institutional guarantees for which have been laid down in the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 152 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Therefore takes the view that every enlargement must be followed by adequate consolidation and political concentration, that is to say, by a serious reassessment of the Union's policies and means in order to ensure consensus around such policies and to focus on objectives which respond to the expectations of our citizens and which guarantee the viability of the Union as a political project;
Amendment 156 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Draws attention to the crucial responsibility of governments, parliaments and social and political organisations at Member State and Union level for ensuring that the EU enlargement process is understood and is a success;
Amendment 158 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 191 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that suggested new solutions for eastern neighbours must not be regarded as an ultimate goal in relations with those countries;
Amendment 199 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests, therefore, that, as regards those eastern neighbours which, in view of their political, economic and social situation and of the Union's current integration capacity, at present do not enjoy membership prospect have not been granted candidate status but at the same time fulfil certain democratic and economic conditions, the Union should establish an area based on common policies covering, in particular, economic and financial issues, trade, energy, transport, environmental issues, the rule of law, justice, security, migration and education; takes the view that these common policies, whilst striving gradually to achieve EU standards and opening the way for closer integration of these countries, should be shaped jointly with the participating countries on the basis of specific decision-making mechanisms, and should be underpinned by adequate financial assistance;
Amendment 200 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests, therefore, that, as regards those eastern neighbours which, in view of their political, economic and social situation and of the Union's current integration capacity, at present do not enjoy membership prospects but at the same time fulfil certain democratic and economic conditions, the Union should establish an area based on common policies covering, in particularseek to develop advanced contractual links covering, in particular, political dialogue, foreign and security policy cooperation, economic and financial issues, trade, energy, transport, environmental issues, the rule of law, justice, security, migration and education; takes the view that these common policies, whilst strivingntractual links should pursue the overall goal of assisting the eastern neighbours to gradually to achieve EU standards and thus opening the way for their ever closer integration of these countries, should be shaped jointly with the participating countries on the basis of specific decision-making mechanisms, andinto the EU; is convinced that these links should be underpinned by adequate financial assistance;
Amendment 219 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes in this respect the launch, within the framework of the EU, of the Union for the Mediterranean as a positive step in our relations with the southern neighbours; believes that this new development strengthens the argument in favour of specific contractual multilateral relations with our eastern neighbours, which, compared to their southern partners, have clear European ambitions and perspectives; maintains that an EU- Eastern Neighbourhood Parliamentary Assembly (EURO-NEST) including the parliaments of Ukaine, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan and pro-democratic observers from Belarus should be set up as a step towards a political strengthening of the eastern dimension; recalls that, as a first step, these relations should translate themselves into the establishment of a Free Trade Area, to be followed by closer relations along the lines of a European Economic Area Plus (EEA +), of a European Commonwealth or of specific regional cooperation frameworks, for example in the Black Sea area;
Amendment 41 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a (new). Calls on the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to take immediate measures to depoliticise the public administration, reform the justiciary system and make determined efforts to combat crime;
Amendment 71 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Draws attention to the call by Amnesty InternationalCalls on the Macedonian Government to set up an inquiry into the events on 7 November 2007, north of Tetovo, during which at least six possible intruders from Kosovo died;
Amendment 113 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Amendment 134 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses the wish that, prior to resolving the name dispute as quickly as possible,While respecting the feelings of both countries, expresses the wish that both sides do their utmost to help ensure that that dispute no longer causes dissatisfaction, as it does now, in connection with admitting persons, goods or lorries on the basis of documents which do not bear the desired name of the country;
Amendment 149 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on all authorities and organisations within the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to stop usinguse historical symbols which its neighbour Greece regards as closely associated with the history of the area in the north of Greece which is also designated Macedonia, in particular the name Alexander the Great or that of his father, Philip II, for inter alia the national airport at Petrovec, and erecting statues in the towns of Skopje, Prilep and Bitolain such a way as to avoid causing unnecessary tensions in relations between the two countries;
Amendment 9 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the European Union has taken upon itself the historical responsibility of uniting the whole of Europe, which not only entitles it to set conditions but also requires it to provide all possible help with this process,
Amendment 10 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereashaving regard to Croatia's serious commitmentntribution to accession negotiations has borne fruit and bodes well for the EU integration process of other countries in tand the fundamental changes which have occurred in that country in the economic and political sphe region,
Amendment 12 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the full integration of the whole Balkans region is not possible without Croatia's participation,
Amendment 13 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas Croatia is a country which has recovered from years spent under Communism and from the tragic wars of the 1990s, which brought not only material destruction but also an exacerbation of ethnic conflicts and whereas, therefore, Croatia's efforts are all the more commendable,
Amendment 87 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Hopes that a compromise can be reached to settle the problem posed by the law on the Ecological and Fisheries Protection Zone, without this leading to efforts on the part of Italy and Slovenia to delay or block Croatia's accession to the EU;
Amendment 100 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. HopUrges that increased efforts on the part of Croatia and enhanced support by the EU institutions can still lead to the European Union institutions to step up their efforts to complete the accession negotiations with Croatia and to take due care finalisation of an accession treaty in time for Parliament to consider it that connection to ensure that the accession treaty can be finalised before the next elections in June 2009, so as to start the ratification process as early as possible;
Amendment 106 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Urges the current and future presidencies of the European Union to step up their diplomatic efforts to maintain good relations with Croatia; at the same time points out that responsibility for maintaining sound diplomatic relations lies equally with Croatia and the countries representing the European Union;
Amendment 5 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that after more than 20 years of civil war Afghanistan has become a "failed state", characterised by missing or weak institutions at all levels and unable to satisfy the most basic needs of its citizens such as education, housing, health, nutrition; is convinced that the country has become a test case for the success or failure of international development assistance and the legitimacy of bi- and multi- lateral development cooperationorganisations involved in building democracy and prosperity in that country; stresses the need for the international community to demonstrate its ability to end the vicious circle of violence and poverty and to give the country the prospect of sustainable peace and development, otherwise it may prove defenceless against the forces of terror;
Amendment 23 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the urgent need for the international community to analyse what strategic and conceptual misjudgements have contributed to the current situation in Afghanistan, including an honest assessment of both the current military strategy and the strategy for civil reconstruction; concludes that a major shift of strategy is necessary as peace, security and development will only prevail if the spiral of violence is brought to an end, if the prevailing military solution is replaced by reinforced civil reconstruction efforts, and if, as a result, the confidence of the Afghan population is restored; considers in particular that "Operation Enduring Freedom" is politically counterproductive because reconciliation and consolidation of peace cannot be imposed militarily from the outside but have to be developed inside Afghanistan on the Taliban side and, if the international forces can strengthen civil reconstruction efforts;
Amendment 97 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its deep concern about the ever-expanding cultivation and trafficking of opium which has serious political and national security implications; stresses that the opium economy has become a source of corruption and undercuts public institutions, particularly those in the security and justice sectors; since there is no obvious solution, and since repressive measures aimed at crop eradication have not produced the expected results, calls on the international community and the Afghan government to strengthen them and also to develop a long-term strategy primarily aimed at comprehensive rural development, including the establishment of the necessary infrastructure and functioning administrative institutions;
Amendment 112 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 116 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the military activities of the Taliban do not pose a direct threat to Afghanistan's sovereignty and their main objective is to sow discord among the NATO allies and create the impression that it is impossible to bring peace to the region, with the result that the dispatching of new NATO forces to Afghanistan has been suspended,
Amendment 118 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas more than half of the inhabitants of Afghanistan are living below the poverty line and the country's economy is one of the weakest in the world, with unemployment reaching 40%,
Amendment 126 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the new Afghan Constitution does not guarantee full religious freedom, since abandoning Islam remains a punishable offence,
Amendment 1 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its opinion that, taking into consideration the increasing dependence of the EU on a limited number of energy sources, suppliers and transport routes, it is essential to support initiatives aimed at their diversification, both geographically and by developing sustainable alternatives; draws attention in particular to the need to support the development of port infrastructure used for the handling of fuels, because sea transport is the only means of ensuring cost-effective and flexible supply of such materials;
Amendment 3 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that the construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline on the Baltic seabed, bypassing the territory of the Baltic states and Poland, should be seen as a real threat to the energy security of those countries;
Amendment 6 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that energy security must be regarded as an essential component of the overall security of the European Union, whereby the definition of energy security should not be merely limited to the lack of internal EU production but should also take into account the geopolitical aspects of dependency on imports and the potential therein for politically motivated interruptions; points out, at the same time, that the Member States' increasing dependency on natural gas supplies from Russia should be recognised as a threat to the EU's external security;
Amendment 19 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Draws attention to the fact that, given Gazprom's close links with government structures in the Russian Federation, its activities are dominated by political, not economic, priorities;
Amendment 34 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – indent 2
Paragraph 4 – indent 2
– a thorough legal assessment aimed at determining whether a broader set of legal framework is applicableof whether the project's implementation is in keeping with Community and international law;
Amendment 35 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – indent 4
Paragraph 4 – indent 4
– a trulyn independent environmental impact assessmentreport providing a thorough assessment of the gas pipeline's environmental impact during both construction and operation, to be commissioned with the approval of all littoral States;
Amendment 51 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Member States should activimmediately consider enacting legislation which includeslaying down obligations regarding the inclusion of geopolitical security aspects ofin energy agreements;
Amendment 61 #
2007/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that, given the large number of weapons dumps on the Baltic seabed, the precise location of which is unknown, the construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline along the route currently planned by the investor may prove a particularly costly and unprofitable venture for the European Union.