26 Amendments of Reinhard BÜTIKOFER related to 2013/2148(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to Strengthen the ASEAN-EU Enhanced Partnership (2013- 2017) adopted in Brunei Darussalam inon 27 April 2012,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19
Citation 19
– having regard to the 7th East Asia summit (EAS) held in Phnom Penh on 20 November 2012 by the leaders of 17 countries in ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN+3), India, Australia and New Zealand (ASEAN+6) and President of the United States, Barack Obama,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the latest ASEAN summit called for the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and encouraged ASEAN external partners to accede to the protocol on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons- Free Zone treaty; whereas the summit also agreed that East Timor could attend the next summit as an observerdiscussed the possible future participation of East Timor in ASEÀN;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas while China has been increasing its economic ties with the Southeast Asian countries, the unresolved territorial disputes in sthe South China Sea have been drawing some ASEAN member states closer to the United States for cooperation on maritime security; whereas Russia also sees Asia as an invaluable and increasingly important part of its global strategy;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas ASEAN member states' economic restructuring efforts after the 1997 Asian financial crisis have helped them to show in general good resistance against the present global economic crisis; notably the Chiang Mai Initiative creating a reserve fund to mitigate the effects of currency speculation, which represents an important element in bringing the different economies closer together;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. Whereas in view of the ongoing negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between the EU and Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam as well as the conclusion of the EU-Singapore FTA and the long-term goal of a region-to-region FTA, it is ever more urgent to develop a more comprehensive policy framework with the ASEAN partners;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the EU and ASEAN have common political and economic interests, which should continue to be developed with high priority; Suggests and upgraded to the level of a strategic partnership; welcomes that in recognition of the importance of this relationship the EEAS has started preparations to appoint an EU Head of Delegation to ASEAN; equally requests that the presence of the EU and its Member States be increased in the region and its forais looking forward that this will result in enhanced coordination between the EU ASEAN head of delegations and Member States' embassies;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the EU and its Member States should work on a common and coherent approach for the ASEAN region, supporting and complementing each other; believes that it is important to increase the presence at all levels of EU and Member States' representatives in ASEAN regional and national fora;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Warmly welcomes the negotiations of seven Partnership and Cooperation Agreements between the EU and seven individual ASEAN member states, which will be the cornerstones for deepening mutual relations;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages supporting cross-regional visits of cultural performers and urges the Member States to encourage broader coverage of the ASEAN region in state-run media and education; as well as increasing their presence in the region through cultural institutes or other means;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Suggests the use of the new Partnership Instrument in order to intensify regular exchanges and mutual learning processes, for example on multicultural societies, democratic state structures for the 21st century, women, children and minority rights, state welfare systems, legal and security systems and more;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the EU to take on a more prominent institutional role than that of a simple member inInsists on the importance to develop people-to-people contacts and comments the work of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEFP), whose core function is to develop links between civil societies in both regions; Calls for the EU to take on a more prominent institutional role than that of a simple member;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the launching of an EU-Asia school and city-twinning initiative in order to link up regions in Europe, such as Eastern and Southern Europe, and Asia which have had few exchanges up to now;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses its appreciation for ASEAN member States' decision to declare ASEAN a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone and believes that others should follow the example;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Urges the Commission to come up with a strategy vis-à-vis European companies and banks, which cooperate with ASEAN partners involved in the expropriation of land in favour of rubber and palm oil production and to help develop measures to increase international and local law enforcement capacities and better protection of the rights of indigenous communities;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Suggests that the EU focuincreases its inter- regional cooperation with ASEAN particularly on disaster and crisis management, energy sufficiency and security, resource management, sustainable development, tourism, urbanisation, agricultural investment, research and innovation, food security, use of marine resources, the fight against poverty and migration issueson sustainable development in the areas of food security, resource management (including the use of marine resources)and agricultural investment, urbanisation, connectivity and transport, as well as climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy transition, tourism, research and innovation;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that the EU should also intensify policy dialogues and cooperation on matters of common concern in rule of law and security matters while protecting freedom of expression and the free flow of information: the fight against transnational crime, tax evasion, money laundering trafficking in people and drugs, counter-terrorism, non- proliferation, disarmament, maritime and cyber security;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Proposes to support the regional economic integration especially in the field of free flow of goods, services and investment, mobility of skilled workers, to further enhance the cooperation on disaster and crisis management, security and the fight against poverty and migration issues;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that for several ASEAN members textile exports to the EU represent an important sector and recalls that the granting of GSP and GSP+ is linked to the implementation of core international conventions that are essential in the context of sustainable development including fulfilment of certain basic labour standards;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Expects that the review of the ASEAN CharterTerms of Reference of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights will provide an opportunity to strengthen theits role of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission; suggests also to develop in the future regional mechanisms for dispute settlement and sanctions in case of human rights violations, as already exist in other regions, such as the European Court on Human Rights;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the peace process and the democratic reforms in Burma/Myanmar; expresses, however, its grave, which open a historic window of opportunity for greatly enhanced EU- ASEAN relations; remains however particularly concerned over crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingyas; equally expresses concern over land grabbing, impunity and corruption, and appeals to all ASEAN member states to ratify the statutes of the International Criminal Court (ICC)the situation of the ethnic minorities; especially concerning the Rohingyas urges the Burmese government and its ASEAN neighbours to make all efforts to improve their living conditions and citizens' rights;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Welcomes Cambodia's and the Philippines ratification of the Statutes of the International Criminal Court (ICC)and appeals to all ASEAN Member States to do the same; equally appeals to all ASEAN member states to follow the worldwide trend for the abolition of the death penalty; encourages ASEAN members as well to ratify and implement the UN Convention Against Corruption;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Expresses however concern that in many ASEAN countries the incidents of land grabbing, impunity for those connected to the ruling elites and corruption is endangering the enormous economic and social progress in the ASEAN region;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is looking forward to enhanced cooperation onand mutual human rights concerns such asrapprochement on human rights issues and considers that both regions have grounds to improve for example on the treatment of migrants; and minorities;