14 Amendments of Helmut SCHOLZ related to 2013/2034(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas there is a growing need for common rules and decision-making mechanisms in order to jointly address emerging global challengeswhich make it possible to address global challenges jointly and sustainably;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the fragmentation ofsystem of international relations must reflect the growing degree of diversity in global policy-making, combined with a and the proliferation of international and transnational forums, is creating new complexities in international relations;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU is committed to effective multilateralism with a strong UN system at its core; whereas the UN is at the centre of global governance;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a solid and stable EU-UN partnership is fundamentalunderpins and contributes to the work of the UN under all three pillars – peace and security, human rights and development – and is also instrumental to the EU’s role as a global actorwhereas in this way the EU must meet its responsibility to play a part in devising joint approaches to global challenges;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas respect for, and the promotion and safeguarding of, the universality and indivisibility of human rights arnd a commitment to peace must be cornerstones of EU action on the international scene; whereas the rule of law iand complete respect for international law and UN decisions are pillars of sustainable peace, guaranteeing human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to ensure the coherence and visibility of the EU as a global actorEU policy at the UN; to strengthen the ability of the EU to act in a swift and comprehensive manner in the global arena and to deliver in a coordinated and timely fashion;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to advance effective multilateralismin the context of strengthened multilateralism, to consolidate the central role of the UN by enhancing theits representativeness, transparency,legitimacy, transparency and political accountability, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the UN, with the aim of improving its deliveryits work, in particular its delivery and the sustainability of its actions on the ground;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to enhance cooperation with all partners in making the UN a more effective and cohesive organisation for the 21st century; to advocate that the UN should be given an active role in all multilateral decision-making forums, in particular the G8 and G20;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) to pursue coordinated efforts to strengthen the role and authority of the UNGA; to help revitalise the UNGA and to increase its effectiveness and efficiency;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) to work with partners to ensure that the concept of the responsibility to protect (R2P) focuses on prevention, protection and post-conflict preconstrucvention; to assist states in building capacities to this effect;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) to call on all parties to armed conflict to respect fully their obligations, includingdirectly or indirectly involved in armed conflict and their organisations to respect fully their international obligations and the standards laid down in international law and to advocate peaceful, diplomatic solutions to all types of conflicts, including a commitment to securing humanitarian space and ensuring access to humanitarian assistance for those in need; to continue efforts to improve thsupport the more effective protection of civilians on the ground;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) to work closely with partners towards achievratifying anthe Arms Trade Treaty that setsas quickly as possible and to take a firm stance in continuing negotiations on the upgrading of the Treaty with the aim of setting the highest common standards for the regulation of the international trade in arms and the combating of illicit trafficking, thus reducing human suffering and improving international peace and security;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) to contribute to enhancing policy coherence for development and determined efforts to combat poverty and to improving the effectiveness of development aid, since these remain key issues for achieving the MDGs;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) to work towards the full implementation of the outcome of the Rio+20 Conference, inter alia by promoting sustainable development as the guiding principle for long-term global development; calls on the EU and the Member States, irrespective of the impact of the financial and economic crisis on the EU27, to honour their international undertaking to earmark 0.7% of GDP for development aid;