25 Amendments of Marietje SCHAAKE related to 2010/2124(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty hais broughtinging a new dimension to European external action and will be instrumental in enhancing the coherence, consistency and effectiveness of EU foreign policy,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably enablingenables the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenges,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Council's annual report and commends its transparent and theme- driven structure, which provides a clear overview of policies and actions in the field of the common foreign and security policy; welcomes also the Council's ambition to place further emphasis and a stronger focus on the regional context of conflicts and issues; deploregrets, however, the fact that no possible approaches to resolving those conflicts and issues are outlined in the report;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the annual report on the CFSP should draw on the new momentumpotential created by the Lisbon Treaty and serve as an instrument for enhanced interinstitutional dialogue, notably by discussing the implementation of an EU foreign policy strategy, evaluating its effectiveness and outlining its future direction;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its position in favour of developing a coherent EU foreign policy strategy, based on the objectives and principles establishedlaid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), which should clearly identify the common foreign and security policy interests of the EU; calls on the VP/HR to use to the full her powers to initiate, implement and ensure compliance with CFSP, involveing Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects the EEAS, by promoting closer coordinationg between the CFSP and other external policies, to help strengthen the EU's role and influence on the global stage and enable it to project its interests and values more efficiently, in a manner commensurate with its existing international trade and economic status;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes, however, that full coherence and consistency across EU foreign policy will not be achieved simply by setting up the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differing outlooks on key foreign policy issues such as Russia, Turkey and Kosovo; considers it essential, in this regard, that EU Member States not only agree on a common strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ensure thaadjust their national policies areto supportive of EU positions EU common guidelines, actions and positions and to avoid national actions which are contrary to the interests of the Union;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes its Treaty obligation to determine, together with national parliaments, the organisation and promotion of effective and regular interparliamentary cooperation, in particular in the field of the common foreign, security and defence policy;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believes that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects outdated institutional patterns rather than the reality on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to crises usually require a combination of military and civilian instruments;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EU from becomingWarns of the risk that the EU becomes wholly dependent for its energy supplies on third countries, which would undermine the independence of EU foreign policy; recalls the urgent need to address energy challenges by implementing a common European external energy policy, based on the diversification of energy suppliers; calls, in this regard, on the VP/HR to pursue with determination Parliament's recommendations for the development of a coherent and coordinated policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in constructive dialogue with energy suppliers, and especially with Russia and transit countries;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent, EU foreign policy must give absolute priority to promoting democracythe rule of law and democratic government, given that a lawful democratic society is the basis for upholding human rights; believes that the new institutional structure of the EU, with particular reference to the EEAS and its dedicated department, offers an opportunity to enhance the EU's coherence and effectiveness in this area; reiterates Parliament's strong determination, and recalls its longstanding efforts, to defend human rights and democracy in the world through bilateral relations with third countries and active participation in international forums, as well as support for international and local civil-society organisations;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that effective multilateralism should be the overriding strategic concern of the Union and that, in this context, the EU should take a leading role in international cooperation, facilitate international consensus and advance global action; emphasises the urgent need to address global issues of common concern for EU citizens, such as terrorism, organised crime, energy security, climate change, the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the eradication of poverty, the non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament, migration management and the promotion of human rights and civil liberties; takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU, while retaining its observer status, should be granted complementary rights at the UN as a natural consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on the EU to improve its strategy and tactics for consultations with UN member countries, including by giving clear explanations concerning the nature of the EU and how, on the basis of its Treaty-based powers, it differs from other regional organisations; recommends placing the issue of the EU's rights at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners; considers it essential to engage with the EU's strategic partners in order to find solutions to major regional and global problems; recommends, furthermore, that strategic partnerships be given a multilateral dimension by including global issues on the agendas for the EU's bilateral and multilateral summits;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU should be granted complementary recognition and participatory rights at the UN as a logical consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on all EU States to back the VP/HR in securing the necessary enhanced status for the EU throughout the UNO; urges France and the United Kingdom, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and in accordance with Article 34 (2) TEU, to invite the VP/HR to represent the EU whenever a common position has been defined; insists that the President of the European Council should be enabled to address the General Assembly after the manner of heads of states or government; recommends placing the issue of EU's position at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the EU should take advantage of the adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible and that conditions are optimized for the security of European troops and civilian operators;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for close and continuous coordination of EU foreign policy with the EU'Calls for better coordination and increased cooperation between the EU and its closest ally and strategic partner, the US, enpursuring a joint approach to global governance and to challenges such as nuclear non- proliferation and terrorism; calls on the VP/HR to coordinate closely and develop synergies with the US with a view to ensuring stability and security on the European continent, including on the basis of cooperation with Russia, and with regard to stability in thfocus on a resolution of the immediate crisis caused by the Iranian government's apparent determination to make a nuclear bomb by reaching complete agreater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistanement with the US government on the next appropriate steps;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the development of a comprehensive EU-US strategy for the improvement of the security situation throughout the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan which involves cooperation with Turkey, Russia and China;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Draws attention to the EU membershipvariable prospects of allEU membership of the Western Balkan countries and underlines the importance of a continuous commitment to the EU enlargement process from both the countries of the region and the EU; deplores in this regard the continuing dispute between Greece and Macedonia on the matter of the latter country's name;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that the situation in Kosovo remains stable and peaceful, but is concerned at the serious problems and breaches of electoral law which occurred in several municipalities during the recent elections; stresses the importance of fair elections as part of Kosovo's ongoing democratic transition; urges the Government of Kosovo to improve future electoral processes in order to secure the democratic rights of Kosovo citizens and to strengthen the country's European perspective; calls for the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia to start without delay, under the sponsorship of the EU, and stresses that they have vast potentialin order to contribute to stability inthroughout Kosovo and to improvinge the situation for local people, including as regards upholding the rule of law in the north of the countryall its people; reiterates the need for the EULEX Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to ensure that it can function effectively throughoutacross the entire territory of Kosovo, by stepping up its activities in the north of the country, and to enjoy the trust and support of the entire population;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that the EU's approach towards Russia, including in the negotiations on a new EU-Russia Agreement, is coherent, focused on enhancing the rule of law, and driven by a commitment to the values of pluralist democracy, and respect for human rights and the rule of law, including international law; stresses the importance of the Partnership for Modernisation in this context; underlines at the same time the need for a reinvigorated partnershiprelations with Russia, based on mutual respect and reciprocity, on the issues of the fight against terrorism, energy security and supply, climate change, disarmament, conflict prevention and nuclear non- proliferation, including with reference to Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East, in pursuit of the goal of strengthening global security and stability; takes the view that cooperation on such issues should form the basis for the new EU-Russia Agreement, and therefore looks forward to speeteady progress in the current negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement that is expected substantially to enhance EU- Russia relations;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Remains concerned at the absence in the EU's Mediterranean policy of a clear long-term strategic vision for the development and stabilisation of the region, which is experiencing an increase in political, economic and social crises, despite; questions the creration of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM); stresses the urgent needale, goals and working methods of the Union for the Euro-Mediterranean integration process to become a political priority for the EU(UfM);
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls its role within the EU's budget procedure and emphasises the need to ensure the UfM's democratic legitimacy, that decisions are taken in a transparent manner under the auspices on the European side of the VP/HR, and that the European Parliament, the Parliamentary Assembly of the UfM and the national parliaments are involved in the decision-making process;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Deplores the virtual stagnation of Turkey's accession process; reminds that the EU and Turkey are both responsible for overcoming the obstacles on Turkey's path towards the membership of the EU; warns of serious long term problems if the EU-Turkey relationship is not stabilized and the EU and NATO continue to be prevented from achieving their goal of closer cooperation; hopes in any case that Turkey will continue its modernisation along European lines;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is monitoring the situation in Tunisia closely, and calls on the EU to support the Tunisian people in its democratic transition, including byWelcomes the flight of Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali from Tunisia and the installation of the transitional government; expects the early resignation of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt; looks forward to the transition to liberal democracy in both these countries, and supports the Arab people in extending and consolidating their efforts to achieve liberty and justice at home and across their region; commits the EU to providing appropriateny assistance that may be needed; emphasises the need to adjust funding to help alleviate the social and economic crisis in the country to enhance the political, social and economic development;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Reiterates its view that Pakistan has a key role in the region and that a stable, secular, democratic and prosperous Pakistan is of vital importance to stability in Afghanistan and the wider region; stresses, furthermore, Pakistan's key role in the Afghan peace process; recognises that the devastating floods of August 2010 have been a setback for Pakistan's new government, which had been starting to make progress in dealing with numerous challenges; urges the Council and the Commission, together with the wider international community, to respond with a strong show of solidarity and concrete support to Pakistan's urgent need for post- flood reconstruction and rehabilitation and the country's aspirations to build a strong and prosperous society; welcomes and further encourages EU efforts to bolster political support for stepping up institution- and capacity- building in Pakistan and helping Pakistan's democratic institutions to combat extremism;