14 Amendments of Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ related to 2020/2257(INI)
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on international relations and has further exacerbated existing global tensions and security challenges; whereas the EU and NATO have coordinated closely since the beginning of the pandemic, addressing matters such as distribution of medical equipment and personnel, repatriation of citizens, research efforts to find a vaccine and vaccine rollout, countering disinformation activities and hostile propaganda and addressing cyber threats;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas NATO should not be seen as a continuation of a project from the past, but as a vision for the future of the world’s security and stability, which needs to swiftly adapt its political strategy to new challenges, maintain political solidarity and cohesion and remain a credible, technically innovative organisation;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the transatlantic community is faced with a broad array of unprecedented common challenges, ranging from the fight against terrorism to hybrid threats, climate change, disinformation, cyber attacks, emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs), and a shifting global power balance, as well as the resulting challenge to the international rules-based order; underlines that maintaining political cohesion and unity, as well as strengthening political consultation and decision making must be priorities for the EU-NATO partnership in order to better address these common challenges;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to establish clear priorities and identify additional synergies in order to further EU- NATO cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to cohesive conclusions; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the upcoming NATO Summit is an important opportunity to advance EU-NATOreview the current state of the relationship and to examine areas for greater cooperation; underlines that the EU is a partner of NATO and that EU-NATO cooperation is mutually reinforcing and based on the agreed guiding principles of transparency, reciprocity, inclusiveness, the decision- making autonomy of both organisations and the principle of the single set of forces; reiterates that a European military capability to act is essential to contribute to the fulfilment of NATO’s core tasks, as well as to enhance deterrence;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls the importance of close transatlantic cooperation in the areas of arms control, disarmament and non- proliferation; furthermore, sees potential for further transatlantic cooperation on a range of international issues, such as maritime security, energy security, emerging and disruptive technologies, pandemic response and in the areas of outer space and the fight against terrorism;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the need for a consistent, clear, coherent and coordinated EU-NATO approach to the Southern Neighbourhood, addressing both traditional threats such as terrorism and the growing, aggressive presence of Russia and China;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Underlines that the geopolitical importance of the Arctic region is increasing, notes with concern the revitalization of Russia’s military footprint in the Arctic, accompanied by increased Russian and air patrols in the region and robust Russian submarine activity, as well Beijing’s significant interests in the Arctic, including its aspirations to create the Polar Silk Road for commerce through the Arctic as an extension of its Belt and Road Initiative; recognizes the importance of cooperation between the EU and NATO in the Arctic region which should lead to the creation of a comprehensive Arctic strategy which should include military, political and environmental components and which should be based on increased intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations in the region, the establishment of mechanisms to enhance information sharing, the increase of the frequency and complexity of NATO military exercises in the Arctic region; notes that the scope of this strategy should be maintaining the security and the stability of the region;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its utmost concern regarding the continuous revisionist policies pursued by Russia under President Putin; underscores the need for both NATO and the EU to remain vigilant and to adequately respond to acts of aggression and provocation by Russia, such as, in particular, its illegitimate and illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014; regrets President Putin’s evident rejection of dialogue, and considers Russia’s continued aggressive actions as a threat to Euro- Atlantic security and stability; , the aggression against Georgia, the ongoing assertive activity in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, in the Eastern Mediterranean and in the High North and the aggressive disinformation and propaganda campaigns against the West; expresses concern about Russia’s recent large-scale military activities around Ukraine and expresses its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; regrets President Putin’s evident rejection of dialogue, as well as the violation of a number of major international commitments and continuous violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and considers Russia’s continued aggressive actions as a threat to Euro-Atlantic security and stability; believes that the EU and NATO must continue to respond to Russian threats and challenges in a stronger, politically united and coherent way; underlines that the Alliance must keep conventional and nuclear military capabilities in places where Russian forces are active, in particular on NATO’s Eastern Flank; calls for a more proactive policy towards Ukraine and Georgia which should focus on the strengthening of Ukraine and Georgia’s ground, air and naval capabilities, support for domestic defence reforms, efforts to meet NATO interoperability standards and the organisation of more frequent military exercises in the Black Sea Region to counter Russia’s military build-ups; emphasises the need for stronger EU- NATO cooperation with regards to strengthening resilience against cyberattacks, disinformation and election interference coming from Russia;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the growing influence and military rise of China need to be met with a coordinated transatlantic strategy; expresses its concern regarding the policies pursued by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when it comes to, among other things, the suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, the treatment of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, threats towards Taiwan or aggressive policies and actions in the South China Sea, the expansion of military activities in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Arctic regions and the developing of long-range missiles and aircraft, aircraft carriers and nuclear arsenal; further points to the relevance of the fact that China, as a non-democratic regime, has entered into systemic competition with the transatlantic partnership by undermining the rules-based international order, and in turn is attempting to reshape it according to the CCP’s own values and interests; notes with concern that a number of Allies have been subject to Chinese cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns originating in China, notably since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines the need for the EU and NATO to increase information-sharing analysis on China, to continue efforts to build resilience and counter cyber-attacks and disinformation which originate in China, strengthen efforts to analyse the implications of China’s technology capability development and continue to identify vulnerabilities of key sectors and supply chains; underlines that EU-NATO cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region is essential in countering the challenges imposed by China and believes this cooperation should include regular political dialogue and consultation, information exchange and coordination of training and exercises;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the unprecedented challenge to global prosperity, security and stability posed by climate change as a ‘threat multiplier’; calls for enhanced EU- NATO dialogue on climate change and its multifaceted consequences for international security; underlines that both the EU and NATO should invest in green technologies with the aim to improve military effectiveness and maintaining the competitive advantages while minimizing the environmental footprint;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Underlines that the COVID- 19pandemic has demonstrated that NATO’s current resilience infrastructure cannot cope with multiple disruptive emergencies, especially those of anon- traditional nature such as pandemics and natural disasters; notes with concern that the COVID-19 crisis had a negative impact not only on public health and economy, but also on security, by accelerating geopolitical rivalries and enhancing uncertainties such as supply chain resilience, with lasting consequences for European and international security and stability; calls for the strengthening of EU-NATO cooperation with regards to better addressing non-traditional emergencies which should include lessons-learned exercises from the COVID-19 pandemic, regular training exercises with the aim to better prepare Allies to anticipate and better manage natural and man-made disasters and the development of stockpiles of emergency equipment and necessary assets;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the importance of a strong, competitive and innovative European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which not only secures and creates European jobs but is also essential for enabling the alliance to meet its capability requirements and hence ensure Europe’s safety; calls for further efforts to ensure a fully functional common defence market; highlights the importance of the EDF and calls for a strategic long- term orientation of its project funding; underlines the need for military mobility and interoperability projects to be strengthened in order to help Member States to act faster and more effectively in the context of a future possible conflict, including by funding dual use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules;