9 Amendments of Nirj DEVA related to 2010/2124(INI)
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes, however, that full coherence and consistency across EU foreign policy will not be achieved simply by setting up the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differing outlooks on key foreign policy issues; considers it essential, in this regard, that EU Member States not only agree on a common strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ensure that their national policies are supportive of EU positions;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believes that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects outdated institutional patterns rather than the reality on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to crises require a combination of military and civilian instruments, based on a comprehensive understanding of the links between security and development;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that, according to the 2010 Failed States Index, Fund for Peace, there are currently an estimated 38 fragile states worldwide, affecting, according to the World Bank, over 1 billion people, and as such the EU should devise a more comprehensive strategy to use its external action instruments in order to foster democratic state building;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent, EU foreign policy must give absolute priority to promoting democracy, given that a democratic society is the basis for upholding human rights; believes that the new institutional structure of the EU, with particular reference to the EEAS and its dedicated department, offers an opportunity to enhance the EU's coherence and effectiveness in this area; reiterates Parliament's strong determination, and recalls its longstanding efforts, to defend human rights and democracy in the world through bilateral relations with third countries and active participation in international forums, as well as support for international and local civil-society organisations;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the EU should take advantage of the adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible; calls upon NATO to normalise its relations with Russia to ensure a more stable and harmonious coexistence; recognises the crucial role the EU can play in this regard;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes the US administration's recent calls for a closer US-EU partnership; urges that the EU adopts a stronger approach in this regard, in recognition of the need to ensure a more equal balance of power;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that the situation in Kosovo remains stable and peaceful, but is concerned at the serious problems and breaches of electoral law which occurred in several municipalities during the recent elections; stresses the importance of fair elections as part of Kosovo's ongoing democratic transition; urges the Government of Kosovo to improve future electoral processes in order to secure the democratic rights of Kosovo citizens and to strengthen the country's European perspective; calls for the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia to start without delay, under the sponsorship of the EU, and stresses that they have vast potential to contribute to stability in Kosovo and to improving the situation for local people, including as regards upholding the rule of law in the north of the country; reiterates the need for the EULEX Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to ensure that it can function effectively and adequately train the local administration in good governance throughout the entire territory of Kosovo, by stepping up its activities in the north of the country, and to enjoy the trust and support of the entire population;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the VP/HR and the Commission to enhance dialogue with the political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) following the elections, in order to help that country and its peoples to remain on the road towards EU integration; takes the view that BiH has made limited progress on reforms relating to the EU integration process and that the prevailing ethnic and entity agendas can hamper the fulfilment of requirements for EU and NATO membershipdue to a misguided approach to date that has emphasised the OHR's role as an international overseer and a reliance upon external legislation; urges that instead the EU shifts its focus towards offering BiH technical assistance and guidance towards good governance;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Expresses its satisfaction at the intensification of sectoral dialogues with Chinaofficial delegations to China, totalling 322 in the past year and calls for concerted joint work on the controversial issues highlighted at the recent EU-China Summit; regrets, however, that progress towards better economic and judicial governance is not reflected in a willingness to tackle the continuing severe and systematic violations of human rights in the country; points out that relations with Japan, a country which shares the EU's democratic values and concern for human rights, remain extremely important both in economic terms and as regards working together in multinational fora and that the current focus on China must not overshadow the necessary efforts to step up cooperation with Japan and remove the remaining barriers to economic interpenetration;