6 Amendments of Andrea COZZOLINO related to 2019/2176(INI)
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that a modernisation of the Customs Union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep Turkey economically and normatively anchored to the EU; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms and the full respect of international law and the fundamental principle of good neighbourly relations with EU member states; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the Customs Union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current Customs Union will not achieve its full potential until Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol in relation to all Member States and calls for a provision that the Customs Union agreement should be suspended if Turkey continues its threatening and expansionist policy against EU member states;
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is deeply concerned by the ongoing disputeTurkey's aggressive and expansionist activity in the Eastern Mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; Strongly condemns Turkey’s illegal activities in Greek and Cypriot waters, which violate both the sovereign rights of EU Member States and international law; expresses its full solidarity with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat towards EU Member states; Invites Turkey to collaborate with FRONTEX and accept assistance in patrolling its borders in order to supress smuggling activity which is life-threatening for the asylum seekers;
Amendment 557 #
28. Condemns the partial reopening of Varosha beach, which violates international law and UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789 and undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the Cyprus issue; calls on Turkey to immediately reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi- communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality as set out in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions; believes that dialogue between Turkey the EU and all the regional actors involved is still the only way to contribute to a change of atmosphere and to reduce tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea; Calls in this respect on Turkey and the EU to start exploratory talks in compliance to international law so to initiate a de-escalation road map which will be beneficial for the stability of the EastMed region;
Amendment 603 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on Turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya under the auspices of the UN, and to fully adhere to; Calls in this regard, on the Council to start cooperation between EUNAVFOR MED IRINI and the NATO Operation Sea Guardian in order to ensure that operation IRINI is equipped with the necessary assets and personnel to effectively perform its core task of monitoring land, sea and air traffic activities and contributing to the full implementation of the arms embargo imposed by the UN Security Council;
Amendment 656 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that it is high time to review the EU’s relations with Turkey and to define a comprehensive, unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term, among all EU institutions and Member States particularly in the light of the ongoing escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean; calls in this respect on HR/VP to consider appointing a special envoy for the Eastern Mediterranean to facilitate that task;
Amendment 672 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the EU and Turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the Turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee; Strongly recommends that in light of continuous provocations from Turkey against EU members states, stronger measures should be enforced by the European Council including ban of military equipment and weapons exports - including weaponry maintenance - to Turkey and freezing of all the economic activities with Turkish banks and companies which are involved in drilling operations in the EU territorial waters; Takes the view that sanctions to Turkey have to be multilevel and targeted at specific sectors like trade or transportation while making sure that people of Turkey will be affected the least possible; Highly recommends the end of EU financial institutions lending to Turkish banks and projects in order to mitigate the exposure of these institutions into Turkey’s economy;