5 Amendments of MARIAN ZLOTEA related to 2008/2202(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1.Points out that the European Union needs a strong and effective foreign, security and defence policy in order to defend its interests in the world, to protect the security of its citizens and to defend human rights, and democratic values;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that until now, Member States have defined their security interests on a purely national basis while the notion of "European security interest", by contrast, is still politically taboo; considers this approach no longer acceptable, if Europe intends to remain a global player and secure an influential role in the emerging new world;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the security interests of the Union include the security of its neighbourhood, the protection of its external borders and critical infrastructure, the security of energy supply and sea lanes, and the protection of its space assets, and the safety of its citizens and interests abroad;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21.Points out that the EU Member States together spend more than EUR 200 billion per year on defence, which is more than half the defence expenditure of the United States; remains deeply concerned about the lack of efficiency and coordination in using those funds; urges therefore stronger efforts in eliminating unnecessary duplication between Member States, in order to cut spending and enhance capabilities;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32.Demands further initiatives concerning common training and common standards for personnel in civil and military operations, increased interaction between the armed forces and personnel of member states, exchange programmes and the opening-up of armies to citizens of other Member States;