Activities of Kriton ARSENIS related to 2011/2023(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European disaster response: role of civil protection and humanitarian assistance (debate)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Article 222 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and the solidarity clause,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas climate change increases the frequency and severity of natural disasters, often cutting across states borders and resulting in severe economic, environmental and social damage,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Solidarity Clause under Article 222 of the TFEU establishes the obligation for Member States to assist each other in the event of a natural or man made disaster on EU territory,
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need for collection and dissemination of solid and comparable information on the frequency of occurrence, risks and the associated consequences of disasters; notes that preventing disasters is often more cost- effective than combating them;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that disasters often have a cross-border nature and calls for an enhanced cooperation at EU level, in line with the principle of solidarity; notes further that coordinated action through the dissemination of technical and scientific information, and the sharing of best practices are essential elements of an effective disaster prevention and response policy;