Activities of Rachida DATI related to 2017/2083(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the EU-Africa Strategy: a boost for development
Amendments (14)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the links that exist between security and development, a principle reaffirmed in the Council's conclusions of May 2014 on the EU's comprehensive approach;observes that the climate of insecurity linked to the conflicts raging in Africa, as well as organised transnational crime and terrorism, is detracting from good governance in many African countries;considers that Africa can be developed only with democratic and transparent State structures which are completely resistant to corruption and act in the service of Africa's people;reaffirms, in this context, the need, in post-conflict situations, to link development aid to support for reforms to the security and justice systems;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers Africa to be a key partner on the international scene, and takes the view that the European Union should step up its cooperation with that continent, empowering its African partners on the basis of mutual confidence;opposes the unconditional provision of European aid;considers that the disbursement of such aid ought to be conditional on third countries' compliance with a readmission agreement which genuinely enables those of their nationals whose status is irregular to return;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Recognises the disparities in development among the various countries in Africa;encourages the European Union to cooperate with strategic partners and leading countries which, politically, economically and socially, can create in Africa a climate conducive to growth and development, particularly by means of bilateral agreements and regional strategies, thus making it possible to combat the underlying causes of migration between Africa and Europe;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Considers that, while the EU- Africa partnership should be a central element in our development aid policies and in action taken in Africa, it is the African countries and their leaders that remain primarily responsible for the future of their own continent;considers therefore that the European Union should support efforts by African leaders to promote a stable and prosperous environment in Africa and cooperation based on our shared interests in peace, security and good governance;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that migration and mobility within Africa and between Africa and the EU are beneficial to both continents, and that a holistic approach to migration and mobility is paramount for boosting sustainable development, promoting democracy, the rule of law, good governance and human rights; encourages the Commission to develop new mobility and migration partnerships with African partner countries;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that violent conflicts, persecution, inequality, terrorism, repressive regimes, natural disasters and chronic poverty have led to increased mobilitymass population movements and a great increase in migration to Europe in recent years; stresses that refugees and migrants have the same universal human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the importance of addressing the root causes of large movements of refugees and migrantsby combating corruption, organised crime and terrorist organisations which destabilise many countries in Africa and create an environment that is not particularly favourable to growth, employment and investment;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that terrorism is an international phenomenon which has major security implications both in Africa and in Europe;calls on the European Union and Africa to intensify their cooperation and promote exchanges of information between the partner countries to combat terrorism, in order to dismantle terrorist networks and apprehend dangerous and/or wanted individuals;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls that terrorism, organised crime, money laundering, drugs trafficking and trafficking in wild animal species, as well as piracy, have an undeniable impact on development policies in Africa;considers the EU-Africa partnership to be a vital tool in efforts to combat terrorist financing;calls for a joint effort to improve the transparency and traceability of international financial flows;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Expresses its concern about the growing radicalisation of young people in Africa and Europe and the threat to international security arising from that phenomenon;calls upon each State to establish national policies for the prevention of radicalisation;encourages cooperation and exchanges of good practice to prevent radicalisation, and deradicalisation policies;recalls that departures to join terrorist organisations occur on all continents and that only increased international cooperation will make it possible to detect effectively the movements of these 'foreign fighters';
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for effective, strengthened and systematic cooperation with countries of origin, transit and destination, including a strong and real resettlement policy and financial investigation, in the fight against trafficking and smuggling of human being, in the fight against trafficking in migrants and trafficking and smuggling of human beings; recalls, in this context, that effective policies are needed to reinforce borders;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Union and African countries to step up their cooperation and the efforts to put an end to trafficking by people smugglers operating between the two continents;calls for reflection on the means available to facilitate consideration within African territory of applications for asylum in Europe in order to prevent deadly sea crossings of the Mediterranean;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the strategic potential of the African diasporas worldwide in terms of both financial remittances and non- financial values, as regards capacity to build and promote peace, democracy, good governance and social stability; draws attention to the importance of engaging with those diasporas so as to ensure that development aid is effective and targeted at real needs, and to promote local ownership of development policies;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recommends further efforts to implement the Valletta Action Plan for humane and sustainable management of migration on both sides of the Mediterranean.;recalls the importance of initiatives to increase dialogue and cooperation relating to migration issues, such as the 'Rabat process' and 'Khartoum process';