5 Amendments of Nickolay MLADENOV related to 2008/2202(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the pooling of efforts and capabilities at the EU level is crucial in overcoming the combined effects of the increasing costs of defence equipment and the existing limits on defence spending;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the European Union has to define more clearly its ambitions concerning its role in the world; is of the opinion that the European Union should not try to become a superpower like the United States, but that it should instead guarantee its security and security in its neighbourhood and contribute to a multilateral global system of security;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets that Russia’s disproportionate response to the outbreak of violence in the Caucasus and the recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states have plunged the West’s relationship with Russia into a crisis; notes with concern that this violation of international law has severely damaged the Euro-Atlantic partnership with Russia and its standing in the world;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the European Union took concerted action onWelcomes the concerted action by the European Union in response to the Russian challenge; points out that the rapid reaction of the European Union, which led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement, has demonstrated its capacity for crisis management and common action;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes the decision taken by the Steering Board of the European Defence Agency on the 10th of November 2008 and launching the work of the Agency on establishing a European Air Transport Fleet, takes note of the Declaration of Intent on participation in this initiative signed by the Defence Ministers of twelve Member States;