2017/2121(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that ~~Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as~~ the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory realitynotes that the EU is faced with new challenges, including in the global digital sphere; reminds the member states that common EU action required to effectively protect the open internet and its users; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that an EU foreign and security policy based on fundamental values and human rights is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to ~~intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern~~step up our cooperation with the countries in our neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours in order to intensify the fight against terrorism; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;

Amendment 101 #

Kati PIRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against ~~Islamist~~ terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood ~~and among the neighbours of our neighbours~~; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and ~~among~~ throughout other neighbour~~s of our neighbours; urges the need~~ing regions; calls for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to ~~convinc~~involve players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts ~~should be accomp~~can be enhaniced by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to ~~intensify the~~counter autocratic and nepotistic trends, to intensify the support to democratic forces and to fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a clear positioning against religious extremism and terrorism as well as a common strategy to address thisese global challenges in line with their commitment at UN level to uphold international law and universal values; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against ~~Islamist~~ terrorism, radicalisation and their root causes in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, ~~of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge~~to abstain from fuelling any further sectarian and ethnic tensions and of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge while ensuring the full respect of international humanitarian and human rights law; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours, as well as targeting those groups which seek to encourage EU citizens to fight for their extremist cause; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal; underlines strengthening cooperation with countries experienced in combatting terrorism, like Israel and Morocco;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory realcommon EU action is the most effective way to preserve Europe's interests, uphold its values, engage in a wider world as a united and influential global actor and protect its citizens and Member States from increased threats to their security; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is one of the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal, including those intended to improve the political, social and economic conditions for the achievement of lasting peace;

Amendment 111 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal; stresses the need to intensify pressure on states in the region to end their support for EU-designated terror organizations; reiterates the responsibility of relevant EU authorities in continuing to ensure that no EU funding can directly or indirectly diverted to terrorist organizations or activities that incite these acts; reiterates its unwavering commitment to Israel's security;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal; condemns regional states’ support of groups involved in terrorist acts as enumerated in the EU terrorist list;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Reiterates that a strong, effective and credible EU foreign policy is also an objectives in itself and that neither the EU's foreign policy nor its foreign policy instruments can be instrumentalised for other objectives including 'managing migration';

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement ~~involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the~~under UN auspices; calls ofn the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the MediterraneanEU and its member states to, together with international organisations, work to fund and devise legal mechanisms and explore judicial avenues to ensure that those responsible for continuing human rights violations in Syria are held to account; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime;

Amendment 115 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis can only be achieved under the existing UN-agreed framework and needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its rescalls on the EU, its Member States and its allies to use their leverage over key actors involved on the field, such as Iran, the Gulf States, Turkey and Russia, to ensure that they refrain from contributing to a further escalation of the conflict and assist in committing war crimes and crimes against humanity; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; welcomes the EU strategy on Syria adopted last April and the extending of sanctions to 16 other persons in July 2017 for their role in the development and use of chemical weapons against the civilian populati~~ng Presidential Council, which is~~on; expresses great concern about the con~~ly authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Liby~~flict still unfolding after more than 6 years, the indiscriminate targeting of civilians from all sides and mass and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human cri~~sis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;~~ ghts law; praises Syria's neighbours for the hosting of millions of refugees;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. S~~tresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; s~~upports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 117 #

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised bystresses that all those responsible for breaches of international humanitarian law and human rights law must be held accountable and reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to explore, in close coordination with like- minded countries, the creation of a Syria war crimes tribunal, pending a successful referral to the iInternational ~~community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean~~Criminal Court; stresses the need for the EU to demonstrate full commitment in assisting the reconstruction of the Syrian state after the conflict;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UNdetermines that there is no military solution to the conflict, and that the only viable solution must be based on a political agreement between the true and real actors in the conflict; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable ~~political~~ solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action~~Is convinced that no single Member State alone is able to tackle any of the challenges we face today; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and ~~fresh~~ unprecedented challenges every day ~~and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality~~; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies; considers that it is high time that Member States implement CFSP tools, instruments and policies to enable the EU to respond to external conflicts and crises, build partners' capacities, and protect the European Union;

Amendment 120 #

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; views with great concern Iran's and its proxies' growing involvement in the conflict in Syria and its destabilizing effect on the region; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean; underlines its strong support for the negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and endorses the 2016 Middle East Quartet Report, which identifies Palestinian incitement and terrorism as a major impediment to peace;

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders, and continues to urge all members of the UN Security Council, in particular Russia and China to honour their responsibilities with regard to the crisis; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; further encourages the expansion of the EU sanctions regime to cover more people and organisations responsible for human rights violations in Syria; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean, emphasises the importance of the Southern neighbourhood and the need to achieve a euro-Mediterranean space of peace, prosperity, stability and integration;

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement, as set out in the Geneva Communiqué of 30 June 2012 and in Resolution 2254(2015) of the UN Security Council, involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; considers that the EU should coherently support the Member States involved in the coalition against Daesh in Syria and Iraq; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses that a sustainable political solution to the Syrian crisis needs to be based on an inclusive, Syrian-led political settlement involving all relevant national and international stakeholders; supports the call of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria on the ceasefire guarantor states to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire regime; calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; nevertheless, advocates closer dialogue and more effective use of diplomatic channels also with the other stakeholders operating in the country; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Welcomes the continued successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), agreed by the EU3 +3 with Iran, by all parties, including Iran as confirmed by the reports issued by the IAEA(International Atomic Energy Agency); stresses that the continued full implementation of this agreement by all parties is key to global efforts on non- proliferation and conflict resolution in the Middle East; is therefore concerned by the uncertainty created by the statements of the members of the US administration regarding the US continued commitment to the JCPOA; calls on the Council and the EEAS to prepare effective measures to protect the interests of the EU, including its economic actors, should the US decide to withdraw from the JCPOA, or take actions inconsistent with its letter and spirit; is strongly opposed to the threat of the US extraterritorial sanctions against European companies that engage in legal and transparent business activities in third countries; calls on the Council and the EEAS to consistently raise this concern in their dialogue with the US Government and device a united and effective EU approach to protect the competitiveness and legitimate interests of the European economic actors subject to extraterritorial sanctions; calls on the Council and the Member states to effectively promote compliance with international humanitarian law, as provided in the relevant EU guidelines; calls, in this respect, on all the Member States to strictly adhere to the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 on arms trade, and withdraw licences for arms sales in situations where clear violations of the Common Position exist;

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Reiterates that a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine remains a priority for the EU and an indispensable element for regional and global stability and security; believes that the best outcome would be a two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with an independent, democratic, viable and contiguous Palestinian state living side- by-side in peace and security with the secure State of Israel; calls on both parties to remain engaged to credible peace efforts and refrain from steps which could spark further escalation and generate further mistrust; stresses that protecting and preserving the viability of the two-state solution must be the priority in EU policies and action with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle-East peace process; stresses the importance of engaging with other international actors in this regard; underlines that, in order to support a genuine European peace initiative, it is the primary duty of the Member states to contribute actively to the shaping of a united European position and to refrain from unilateral initiatives that weaken European action;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory realcommon EU action is the most effective way to preserve Europe´s interests, uphold its values, engage in a wider world as united and influential global actor and protect from increased threats to their security; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is one of the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Expresses strong concern over the continuing high instability and tensions in Libya, and calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; believes that further coordination among the European Union, the UN, the African Union and the League of Arab States is essential for a swift and stable solution of the crisis; stresses its commitment to the territorial integrity and national unity of Libya, and underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is a prerequisite for stability in all neighbouring countries and in the Mediterranean more in general;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Calls on all parties involved, inside and outside Libya, to support both the Libyan political agreement signed on 17 December 2015 and its resulting Presidential Council, which is the only authority recognised by the international community and by the UN; calls on all EU member states to refrain from funding or working together with parties and actors in Libya which do not recognise and even undermine the Libyan political agreement; underlines that solving the Libyan crisis is one of the prerequisites for stability in the Mediterranean;

Amendment 132 #

Lars ADAKTUSSON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Takes the view that the EU must act to ensure the continued existence of ethnic-religious minorities in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq and Syria; reiterates that crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide have been committed by Islamic State and that, as a result, there should be targeted European aid to enable the affected ethnic-religious groups to return to the region and reconstruct their villages and towns;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Stresses the importance of ensuring coherence of EU policy towards situations of occupation or annexation of territory; recalls that international humanitarian law should guide EU policy towards all such situations, including in cases of protracted occupation such as in Palestine, Western Sahara and the multiple frozen conflicts in the Eastern Partnership countries;

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Condemns the repeated use by Russia of its veto powers on the United Nations Security Council and considers it undermines international efforts for peace and conflict resolution in Syria and the European Union’s southern neighbourhood more widely;

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Underlines that the lack of progress towards a negotiated two-state solution in the Middle East only leads to further violence and bloodshed; calls on the EU to take its responsibility and become a genuine actor and facilitator in the diplomatic process; calls on the EU institutions and Member States to take urgent steps to protect the viability of the two-state solution and to create a positive dynamic towards genuine peace negotiations; in this regard, calls on the EU and Member States to respond to the expansion of Israeli settlements by applying measures based on international law, notably by distinguishing in their dealings between the State of Israel and the occupied territories, as required by UNSC Resolution 2234; calls on the Israeli authorities to immediately halt and revert its settlement policy; stresses that respect for international human rights and humanitarian law by all parties and in all circumstances remains an essential precondition for achieving a just and lasting peace; underlines the particular responsibility under international law of Israel, as the occupying power, to comply with international humanitarian and human rights law;

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Expresses its deep concern about the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Yemen; calls on all parties involved in the conflict in Yemen abide by international humanitarian law and to negotiate a ceasefire; calls in this regards on all EU member states to refrain from selling arms to any party involved in military actions in Yemen; stresses the importance of coherence between all the Unions export control regimes, especially as regards the interpretation of the control criteria; reiterates also the importance of coherence between export control and other foreign policy instruments; stresses the need to develop an approach to situations where Member States make a different analysis for exports of products that are essentially alike, to similar destinations and end-users, in order to preserve the level playing field and the EU’s credibility abroad;

Amendment 138 #

Lars ADAKTUSSON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Condemns Iran’s ballistic missile tests and the regime’s threat to withdraw from the 2015 agreement; stresses the security risk posed by Iran’s ballistic missile programme, and believes the EU must take measures to ensure that the programme is halted; stresses the importance of facing up to Iran’s threat to Israel, both in its verbal statements and in the form of a military build-up at the Israeli border; regards Iran’s official anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial as a decisive obstacle to closer relations between the EU and Iran;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Is strongly opposed to the threat of the US extraterritorial sanctions against European companies that engage in legal and transparent business activities in third countries; calls on the Council and the EEAS to consistently raise this concern in their dialogue with the US Government and device a united and effective EU approach to protect the competitiveness and legitimate interests of the European economic actors subject extraterritorial sanctions;

Amendment 14 #

1. ~~Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action;~~ is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Calls on the EU institutions, EU's Member States and the US to take urgent steps to protect the viability of the two- state solution to the conflict in the Middle East and to create positive dynamic towards peace negotiations; condemns terrorism and violence and stresses that respect for international human rights and humanitarian law by all parties and in all circumstances remains essential for achieving a just and lasting peace;

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Calls for international investigation into the crimes against humanity committed in Syria, especially mass murders in Saydnaya prison;

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)

7c. Calls on the Council and the Member States to effectively promote compliance with international humanitarian law, as provided in the relevant guidelines; calls, in this respect, on all the Member States to strictly adhere to the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 on arms trade, and withdraw licences for arms sales in situations where clear violations of the Common Position exist;

Amendment 143 #

Lars ADAKTUSSON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)

7c. Stresses that the EU can contribute to the peace process in the Middle East by requiring its partners, in various ways, to take decisive action against violence, terrorism, hate propaganda and incitement; accordingly, takes the view that the EU should withdraw financial support where there is reason to believe that EU funds are being used to support violence, terrorism, hate propaganda and incitement;

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Acknowledges that ~~further efforts should be made to make legal migration and mobility possible, including at bilateral level, by fostering well-managed mobility between and within~~immigration is a problem both for countries of origin and for host countries, and that these problems should be resolved by international negotiations on the terms of trade between the North and the South, on the terms of a genuine Marshall Plan for Africa, and on the stabilisation of populations in their count~~inents, as well as encouraging policies that promote regular channels for migration~~ries or regions or origin; stresses that such negotiations can only be instigated by the member states of the UN Security Council with the support of the national parliaments, the European Parliament and the states concerned;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Acknowledges that further efforts should be made to make legal migration and mobility possible, including at bilateral level, by fostering well-managed mobility between and within continents~~, as well as encouraging policies that promote regular channels for migration~~; considers it essential to improve legal and safe routes into Europe, as well as assessing the eligibility of applications for international protection in embassies and consulates in countries of origin or transit or in Union delegations in the third countries;

Amendment 148 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Acknowledges that further efforts should be made to make legal migration and mobility possible, including at bilateral level~~, by fostering well-managed mobility between and within continents, as well as encouraging policies that promote~~ in order to ensure that migration can occur only through regular channels ~~for migration~~;

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Acknowledges that further efforts should be made to make legal migration and mobility possible~~, including at bilateral level,~~ by fostering well- managed mobility between and within continents, as well as encouraging policies that promote regular channels for migration;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises thate added value for Member States ~~must change~~ of furtheir ~~mentality from a national to~~developing a European perspective of external action, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Acknowledges that further efforts should be made to make legal migration and mobility possible, including at bilateral level, by fostering well-managed mobility between and within continents, as well as encouraging policies that promote regular channels for migration; underlines the efforts undertaken by individual Member States in this regard; notes that the European Union has struggled to find a unified position on dealing with the migration crisis and that the EU's provision of aid to the victims of disasters, refugees and others in need has delivered mixed results;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Acknowledges that further efforts should be made to make legal migration and mobility possible, including at bilateral level, by fostering well-managed mobility between and within continents, as well as encouraging policies that promote regular channels for migration; regrets, in this regard, the lack of a genuine, balanced and credible European migration and asylum policy as shown by the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean and calls on the Council and the Member States to act accordingly;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 153 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Stresses that priority should be given to comprehensive support measures in response to the refugee challenge, giving priority to ensuring the physical and mental integrity of those concerned and taking extremely tough action against individuals and organised criminal groups that seek to exploit vulnerable refugees;

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Encourages the European Union and its Member States to distinguish more clearly between refugees fleeing persecution and conflict, and those doing so for purely economic reasons;

Amendment 155 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia andthe countries of the Eastern Partnership is needed; notes that the Eastern Partnership, by requiring countrinues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passportschoose the EU at the expense of their historic partners, particularly Russia, has been one of the triggers of political and sometimes military conflicts in Ukraine, the Western Balkans, Armenia, Georgia and Moldova;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Strongly b~~Believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;considers that it is in the shared interest of the EU and Russia to build better relations, subject to compliance with international law; considers it also appropriate to lift the sanctions imposed on Russia, which are achieving nothing aside from an economic crisis hitting exporters and increased instability in foreign policy and defence,

Amendment 158 #

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decis, but at the same time that these states should not be made to choose between EU and Russia; reiterates its commitment to the implementation of the Minsk agreement and calls for renewed efforts in finding a sustainable political solution ofor the ~~Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports~~Ukrainian Conflict;

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia andnon- EU European countries is needed based on respect for their independence and EU non-expansionism; believes that prolonged hostilities between Western Europe and Russia is detrimental to the security of the whole region and calls for a sustainable resolution and improved relations; continues to see the full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 160 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; wbel~~comes~~ieves that the prolongation of sanctions against Russia ~~and continues to see full~~is an inevitable outcome of the failure to implement~~ation of~~ the Minsk agreements and continues to see such implementation by all sides as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; emphasizes that the possibility of more cooperative relations with Russia, including lifting of sanctions, is premised on full respect by Russia of European security order and international law; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and all the other Eastern Partnership countries within ~~its~~their internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 162 #

Hilde VAUTMANS, Louis MICHEL, Bart STAES, Marc TARABELLA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; ~~welcome~~regrets the prolongation of sanctions against Russia ~~and~~that do not seem to be efficient and harm European producers that are not part of the conflict, continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine and calls for a new dialogue with Russia; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; wbel~~com~~ieves that the prolongation of sanctions against Russia ~~and continues to see~~is inevitable outcome of the failure to fully implement~~ation of~~ the Minsk agreements and continues to see such implementation by all sides as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; emphasizes that the possibility of more cooperative relations with Russia, including lifting of sanctions, is premised on full respect by Russia of European security order and international law; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and all the other Eastern Partnership countries within ~~its~~their internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 164 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; ~~welcomes th~~demands a decisive prol~~ongation of san~~itical and judicial actions against ~~Russia and~~corruption, stressing the frontal contradiction between the scourge of corruption and the EU values; continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; ~~believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcom~~notes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy~~; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia~~ and stresses the need to clearly acknowledge European aspirations of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against individuals and entities in Russia in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and deliberate destabilisation of Ukraine and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to ~~give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports~~forcefully impose Russian passports on all inhabitants of Crimea and strongly condemns rusification policies resembling those used in the past;

Amendment 167 #

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU through an effective and strengthened application of the "more for more" principle must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders as well as of all the Eastern Partnership countries; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 168 #

Julia PITERA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; welcomes the prolongation of sanctions against Russia and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; insists that the EU should keep open the option of further gradual sanctions, in particular against high-technology products in the oil and gas, IT and armaments sectors, if Russia continues to violate international law; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of ~~those~~ European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Welcomes the prolongation of sanctions and calls on the EU to seriously consider to adopt further sanctions, including targeted personal sanctions against Russia and continues to see full implementation of the Minsk agreements as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;

Amendment 171 #

9a. Points out, in this respect, that protracted and frozen conflicts in the Eastern neighbourhood deeply undermine the resilience and the independence of our Eastern partners; regrets that over the last years no significant progress was made as regards the resolution of these conflicts and calls on the High Representative/Vice-President and Council to play a more active and effective role in the ongoing peace processes;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of ~~selective~~ engagement and~~, where possible,~~ dialogue with Russia; s~~o as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest~~tresses that the right of peoples to self- determination is a principle of international law and applies to Ukraine and Crimea, particularly following the suspension of the legal order during the coup d’état of 22 February 2014;

Amendment 173 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of ~~selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future~~resuming dialogue with Russia so as to cooperat~~ion~~e on resolving various global crises where there is a clear EU interest;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia ~~so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest~~in areas of common interests, such as counter-terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, trade, the Arctic, conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Korea, and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest; strongly urges the European Council and the Russian Federation to remove all members of parliament from their respective "black lists" of sanctioned persons;

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. RTakes the view that it is time to define a new strategy for the EU's relations with Russia; recogniszes in this regard the importance of ~~selec~~positive engagement and~~, where possible,~~ dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability, respect for international law and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest; believes that essential parts of this new EU-Russia strategy should on the one hand be a deepening of the bilateral political and economic relationship with Russia and on the other hand, given the increasingly assertive attitude of Russia towards Europe, reinforced commitment and support for EU's Eastern Partners;

Amendment 176 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia ~~so as to ensure accountability~~in areas of common interests, such as counter-terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, trade, the Arctic, conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Korea, - and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest;

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. ~~Recognises the importance of~~Deplores Russia's multiple violations of international law and its hybrid warfare; recognises, however, where there is a clear EU interest, the possibility of reasoned selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises ~~where there is a clear EU interest~~;

Amendment 178 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of ~~selective~~ engagement and~~, where possible,~~ dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; stresses that no single Member State alone can tackle any of the complex security challenges we are facing today, and in order for the EU to be able to respond to these unprecedented internal and external challenges it needs to step up its efforts towards concrete strong cooperation in the context of CFSP/CSDP; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is one of the most important and most necessary ~~of all~~ EU policies;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of selective engagement and, whenevere possible, dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of and encourage future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear ~~EU inter~~opportunity to promote EU valuest;

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest, but regrets that Russia today is more autocratic internally and more aggressive towards its neighbours than at any time since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991;

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Recognises the importance of a coherent selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Condemns unreservedly Russian aggression in Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Crimea and the Russian-sponsored conflict in the east of Ukraine, and calls on EU Member States and the international community to speak with one voice in sending a clear message to the Russian Government that its actions will have costs and consequences; further demands a de-escalation of the current crisis and insists that the EU and its Member States work with international partners to put diplomatic, political, economic and other pressures on the Russian Government to end its aggression; reiterates its call to immediately release all political prisoners held in Russia and in the occupied territories;

Amendment 186 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Considers that normalized relations are a necessity for both the EU and Russia, and that said relations require compliance with international law and subscribed agreements, such as the Helsinki and Budapest agreements; calls for the causes that have given rise to mutual sanctions to be resolved;

Amendment 187 #

Boris ZALA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Reiterates that sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states, as well as inviolability of borders and peaceful settlement of disputes, are key principles of the European security order, applying to all states, both within and beyond the EU’s borders;

Amendment 188 #

10b. Strongly supports all efforts for a lasting peaceful solution respecting the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and which ensures a stable, prosperous and democratic future for all its citizens;

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)

10c. Calls for more active and effective role of the international community, including the UN and EU, in resolution of the conflict in the east of Ukraine in particular by deployment - with consent of Ukrainian authorities - of an armed peace-building and peace-keeping missions covering the whole territory, which would exclude participation of the aggressor;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh internal and external challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 190 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a ~~strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institu~~review on policy towards the Western Balkans, namely support for their continued independence as sovereign nations; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans~~, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions~~; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 193 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and ~~inte~~great~~ion through the transatlantic institutional architecture~~er economic and political stability in those countries through enlargement is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 195 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the ~~need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans~~strategic importance of the Western Balkans for the security and stability of the EU and the need to refocus and strengthen the EU's political engagement towards the region, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and subsequent membership perspective and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration including through the ~~transatlantic~~European institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, including the impact of foreign funding in the EU and its immediate neighbourhood in establishing and sustaining large Salafist and Wahhabi networks that have been identified as the most active centres of recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters that have joined the ranks of ISIL/Da'esh; organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

– having regard to the EU-NATO joint declaration of July 2016 in Warsaw;

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile and fragmented in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy based on a strict application of the Copenhagen criteria and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; further believes that the stability of the Western Balkans must continue to be a major priority for the European Union; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats; in this regard welcomes Montenegro’s accession to NATO;

Amendment 201 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, recognizing the need for the EU follow through with its ambitions in the region, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats; remains dedicated to fostering high-functioning political societies through inter-parliamentary exchanges and open dialogue with candidate countries in the region;

Amendment 202 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats; calls for more efforts in focusing on regional economic development, which will decrease unemployment and poverty in the Western Balkans, as well as the prospects of ethnic and cross-border tensions;

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus ~~on the Western Balkans~~, and re-prioritising the Western Balkans and putting it on the top of the priority list, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience, ensuring the effectiveness and stability of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference and influences, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 204 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy ~~and~~, strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions and cooperating to improve the social, economic and political conditions in the region; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to EU enlargement policy, also by reconfirming the commitment to enlargement perspective, and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to a credible EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Regrets that the EU enlargement, in practice, has been put on hold until 2019; expresses its concern at the growing frustration of most candidate countries about some contradicting messages coming from Brussels; urges the Council and the EEAS to adopt a coherent approach based on objective and transparent criteria in the negotiations with the accession countries and send a clear message that the doors of the EU are open for membership once all these criteria are met;

Amendment 209 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Is concerned about Commission’s proposal to decrease 2018 allocation for Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance by € 90 million; IPA instrument, as one of the most important tools for implementation of necessary reforms for successful prospects for the EU membership; Calls on Commission to rethink the possibility for additional allocation for IPA instrument;

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Recalls that the European Union is one of the greatest European achievements and it has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens and exerted its transformative power in its neighbourhood, with many states becoming EU Member States; recalls therefore that Enlargement policy is one of the EU's most successful policies and that it is important it remains credible for the candidate and future candidate countries; emphasises that the EU is one of the largest economic powers, the biggest donor of humanitarian and development assistance and a strong actor and defender of global multilateral diplomacy on issues such as climate change, international justice and human rights;

Amendment 210 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. Welcomes the efforts made by the Berlin Process, and most recently the Trieste Summit, on giving additional impetus on convergence of Western Balkan countries towards the EU membership by supporting regional economic cooperation and supporting infrastructural projects of common interest;

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)

11c. However, reiterates that special attention and support should be given to the implementation of crucial institutional and political reforms in Western Balkans; reminds that those reforms will be the foundation for any other reform in that region;

Amendment 212 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

Amendment 213 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium- sized enterprises and support for African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions are needed; considers international cooperation and development policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by ISIL/Daesh, al- Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups; takes the view that the establishment of transparent institutions is most often a cover for neo- colonialism and a struggle for influence at the expense of the sovereignty of African states; calls on the EU to put in place instruments (funds etc.) in close cooperation with the African states and respecting their sovereignty;

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours~~, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium-size~~ and the need for a stronger and more political partnership between the EU and Africa, based on shared values and einter~~pris~~ests, in order to tackle global issues, anddress common challenges, support ~~for~~ African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions a~~re needed~~nd promote a rule-based global order; believes that close cooperation between European and local small and medium- sized enterprises would be an important boost for development; considers international cooperation and development policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by ISIL/Daesh, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups;

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium- sized enterprises and support for African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions are needed; considers international cooperation and development policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by ISIL/Daesh, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups; stresses the need to provide greater and more effective protection for women and their fundamental rights, ensuring them full and effective access to healthcare and education, as well as political and trade union representation; calls for priority to be given to the protection of other social groups in particularly vulnerable situations such as children, juveniles, persons with disabilities, ethnic and religious minorities and the LGTBI community;

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium- sized enterprises and support for African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions are needed; considers international cooperation and development policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; calls for support to be given to our African partners in establishing security of energy supply through the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable energy sources while at the same time promoting off-grid solutions; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by ISIL/Daesh, al- Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups;

Amendment 217 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium- sized enterprises and support for African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions, and measures to mitigate the impact of climate change are needed; considers international cooperation and development and environment policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by ISIL/Da’esh, al- Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stronger support for the neighbours of our neighbours, in particular in Africa, where close cooperation between European and local small and medium- sized enterprises and support for African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions are needed; considers international cooperation and development policies to be fundamental instruments for achieving such objectives and urges the need for improved, efficient and effective allocation and use of EU funding and for greater synergies with other international organisations; emphasises the need to address the major security threats in the Sahel, Sahara, Lake Chad, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions with a view to eradicating the terrorist threat posed by ISIL/Daesh, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram, or any other affiliated terrorist groups and, by combating radical ideologies, to prevent individuals from being recruited by these groups;

Amendment 219 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Stresses that the current decision- making process in the EU Foreign Policy based on unanimity at Council level is the main obstacle to an effective and timely external action of the EU; is of the opinion that qualified majority voting should be applied also in foreign policy and urges Member States from now on to refrain from using or from threatening to use the veto power in Foreign Affairs Council meetings;

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

Amendment 221 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

Amendment 222 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Strongly condemns any attempt of sitting presidents to overstay in power by violating, evading or unlawfully amending the existing electoral laws, and in particular the constitution; also condemns any strategy to abolish or circumvent term limits; urges all governments to take measures to ensure the transparency and integrity of the entire electoral process, and to take all necessary measures and precautions to prevent the perpetration of fraud or any illegal practices; expresses in this regard its concern at the political crises, and related violence and violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular countries in the Great Lakes Region; reiterates its belief in strong electoral observation missions, and where necessary, financial, technical and logistical support as means of achieving fair, credible and democratic electoral processes;

Amendment 223 #

Ana GOMES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Strongly supports the continued full implementation of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) between the EU3+3 and Iran by all sides and the role of the HR/VP Federica Mogherini as the chair of the Joint Commission to oversee the implementation of the agreement; rejects as unfounded statements by some members of the US administration that Iran is in violation of the terms of the agreement, since reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency have repeatedly confirmed Iran´s compliance; warns that the unravelling of the agreement would have profoundly destabilising consequences for the region; reiterates that the opening of the EU delegation in Tehran is urgent and supports all efforts of the EEAS towards that end;

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Rejects every proposal which refocuses development policy, in particular in Africa, under the new prism of migration management; stresses that there should be no conditionality between development assistance and cooperation from beneficiary countries on migration issues; opposes any attempts to link aid with border control, management of migratory flows or readmission agreements; recalls in this regard the strengthening and improving of public local services (e.g. health, education, nutrition) and political participation, and that third countries' governments, together with civil society, local and international NGOs, should play a pivotal role;

Amendment 225 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Points out that the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) includes plans to involve third countries that are neighbours of the EU’s neighbourhood partner countries in the context of extended cooperation frameworks; urges, therefore, that thematic frameworks be set up to offer cooperation between the Union, the Southern neighbourhood partner countries and key regional players, especially in Africa, on regional issues such as security, energy and the management of migratory flows;

Amendment 226 #

12a. Encourages the development of a coherent, robust strategy for the Sahel region aimed at improving governance and the accountability and legitimacy of state and regional institutions, boosting security, tackling radicalization, the trafficking of people, arms and drugs, and strengthening economic and development policies;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)

12b. Recognises that climate change could have a series effect on regional and global stability, as global warming disputes over territory, food, water, and other resources weaken economies, threaten regional security, and act as a source of migratory flows; further encourages the EU and its Member States to consider how national and EU military planning can include climate change adaption strategies and what would be considered an appropriate capability, priority, and response;

Amendment 228 #

Ana GOMES

12b. Strongly condemns strikes on civilian neighbourhoods by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen; calls for independent international investigation of these actions that may amount to war crimes and for holding the responsible accountable; emphasises once again that there can be no military solution to the prolonged conflict in Yemen and supports efforts of the EU and UN towards achieving the ceasefire and laying the ground for peace negotiations;

Amendment 229 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)

12c. Encourages a renewed relationship between the EU, its Member States, and Iran with both sides working closely on bilateral and multilateral issues to ensure a more stable region and effective implementation of the nuclear deal; deplores, however, Iranian actions aimed at destabilising the region;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Believes that the European Union and its Member States must develop effective foreign, security, and defence policies which respect national interests but also seek to work together with NATO and other international partners, the United Nations, NGOs, human rights defenders, and others on issues of shared concern and in order to promote peace, prosperity, and stability around the world;

Amendment 230 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 231 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 232 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; ~~recommends developing an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the continued military build-up by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK);~~ condemns the continued military build-up, tests and provocations by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and its multiple violations of UN Security Council Resolutions and of its international obligations; stresses that such actions pose high risks to international peace and security; in this regard, recommends developing an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region and urges the VP/HR, the Commission and Member States to make use of the EU's diplomatic power and leverage, in cooperation with all relevant partners and actors, to put further pressure on the DPRK, including through autonomous sanctions;

Amendment 233 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; recommends developing an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the ~~continued military build-up by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)~~Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) nuclear tests which is an unacceptable violation of the DPRK's international obligations and represents a grave threat to regional and international security and a major challenge to the global non- proliferation regime; calls for the irreversible denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and the full implementation of all relevant UN Security Council resolutions;

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; ~~recommends~~considers it essential and a matter of urgency to develop~~ing~~ an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the continued military build- up ~~by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)~~and the aggressive and irresponsible attitude adopted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK); calls for the deployment of all diplomatic instruments in cooperation with allies and partners to avoid an escalation of the crisis;

Amendment 235 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; recommends developing an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the continued military build-up by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK); further encourages the EU and its Member States to work with international partners in Asia in order to uphold international law, including in the South China sea, and in order to address issues relating to the protection of human rights and the rule of law;

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; recommends developing an updated and more assertive EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the continued military build-up by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK); recalls that the EU can impose sanctions by itself and calls in this regard on the EU to impose additional sanctions on the DPRK; calls on all EU member states to investigate and stop any form of forced labour from North Korea within their territories;

Amendment 237 #

David MCALLISTER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 238 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Re~~commends~~iterates the need for an updated strategy for EU-Asia relations; voices support in this context for stronger cooperation within the framework of the Asia-Europe Meetings, including in terms of its parliamentary dimension; encourages support for closer regional cooperation and trust-building measures in South Asia with a view to reducing tensions between India and Pakistan; recommends continued support for EU peace mediation in the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process; recommends developing an updated EU strategy for the North-East Asia region in the light of the continued military build-up and the most recent nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK);

Amendment 239 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Stresses that preserving peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region is of substantial interest to the EU and its Member States; calls on all the parties concerned to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China sea and the Taiwan strait, in order to safeguard regional security; acknowledges the continued good will and flexibility shown by the government of Taiwan in maintaining cross-strait relations and encourages the resumption of bilateral dialogues, which will be conducive to regional peace and stability; reiterates its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations and activities;

Amendment 24 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Ivo VAJGL, Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENĖ, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Eduard KUKAN, Cristian Dan PREDA, Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK, Bas BELDER, Anders VISTISEN, Boris ZALA, Jordi SOLÉ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Underlines the role of the European Parliament in shaping a genuine common foreign policy in line with the expectations of the European citizens; calls on the Council to take in due account the positions, the stances and the requests of the European Parliament and to act in concert with the EP during the main phases of the decision-making process and the follow-up;

Amendment 240 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Stresses that preserving peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region is of substantial interest to the EU and its member states; calls for all parties concerned in the region to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, in order to safeguard regional security; acknowledges the continued good will and flexibility shown by the government of Taiwan in maintaining cross-Strait relations and encourages the resumption of bilateral dialogues, which will be conducive to regional peace and stability; reiterates its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and activities;

Amendment 241 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Stresses that preserving peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region is of substantial interest to the EU and its member states. Calls for all parties concerned in the region to solve differences through peaceful means and to refrain from taking unilateral actions to change the status quo, including in the East and South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, in order to safeguard regional security;

Amendment 242 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Underlines that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery remains a growing threat to international peace and security; expresses its concern over the risk of State or non-state actors acquiring such weapons or material; reiterates its condemnation in the strongest terms of all use of weapons of mass destruction; calls in this regard for a more active role to be played by the EU in field of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control;

Amendment 243 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Believes that the EU should play a greater role in resolving the Korean's peninsula nuclear crisis by engaging in mediation efforts; considers that the DPRK should enter in a meaningful dialogue with the international community as only a political settlement represents a viable solution to the crisis; calls on all parties to take significant steps to de-escalate the crisis with a focus on the diplomatic approach;

Amendment 244 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Recalls that Latin America is an important region which shares with the EU common values and principles and a strong belief in effective multilateralism; highlights the relevance of concluding the negotiations for the modernisation of the EU-Mexico Global Agreement by the end of 2017 and of speeding up the EU- Mercosur negotiations, as well as those aimed at the modernisation of the EU- Chile Association Agreement;

Amendment 245 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Underlines the key importance of EU-China relations, and the need to further engage constructively on issues of common interest, such as peace and security including the DPRK issue, climate change, counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, stability in Asia including Afghanistan; reminds the excellent cooperation on the Iranian deal, and counts on the resolutive role of China also in the case of the DPRK;

Amendment 246 #

David MCALLISTER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Believes that Latin America is an important partner for the EU and that this partnership should be strengthened to jointly address major global challenges;

Amendment 247 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)

13b. Takes the view that the EU should intensify its diplomatic efforts in Asia in order to contribute to greater stability and security in conflict areas with renewed tensions such as the Korean peninsula; strongly condemns in this regard the DPRK's continuation of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes; underlines that the DPRK's actions undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime; urges the DPRK to comply with its obligations under UN Security Council resolution; urges all states involved in the conflict to refrain from any further provocative action that could increase regional and global tensions; reiterates the importance of close engagement of the EU with all its key partners in the region and worldwide; believes that peace and the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula must be achieved through peaceful means;

Amendment 248 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)

13b. Reaffirms its commitment to continue forging strong relations with Latin America, promoting the defence of democracy and human rights in so far as shared core values by both the EU and LAC; expresses its grave concern on the attacks against democratically elected opposition leaders, journalists, human rights defenders, in particular those working on environmental issues and their lawyers; emphasizes that respect to rule of law and to stable political and legal framework, including fight against corruption and impunity, as well as progress towards democracy and the respect for and promotion of fundamental freedoms, are cornerstone for deeper integration and cooperation with LAC;

Amendment 249 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)

13c. Reiterates its support for the peace process in Colombia, which is decisive for the future of Colombians and for stabilisation in the region of which this country is a part; welcomes the step undertaken by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) for the handover of individual weapons; supports a new Commission established by the UN Security Council to help FARC to reintegrate in society; demands that all FARC assets, including the treasure obtained from drug smuggling be used to indemnify victims of the conflict; also demands that provides full information on the drug-smuggling network in order to fight against those criminal cartels;

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that, in order for the EU to succeed in addressing the challenges it faces, and in particular security threats, it needs to both be an effective global player and focus its resources on strategic priorities;deleted

Amendment 250 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)

13d. Expresses its grave concern at the seriously deteriorating situation as regards democracy, human rights and the socio-economic situation in Venezuela, in a climate of growing political and social instability; strongly condemns the elections to a Constituent Assembly of 30July 2017; stresses that no decision or act adopted by the Constitutive Assembly will be recognised; and calls on the Venezuelan Government to urgently safeguard the separation and independence of branches of powers in the State (legislative, judicial and executive) and to restore full constitutional authority to the National Assembly;

Amendment 251 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)

13e. Condemns the illegal prosecution and repression of the opposition and members of the judiciary, especially of the legitimate Prosecutor General Luisa Ortega Diaz as well as all of the members of the Supreme Court appointed by the legitimate National Assembly of Venezuela; calls on the High Representative/Vice President and the European Council to consider the freezing of assets of those responsible for the repression;

Amendment 252 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Consolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU ~~capabilitie~~institutions

Amendment 253 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach at every relevant opportunity, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, development, trade, energy, climate and science, should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner; believes that energy security and climate diplomacy remain important aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced;deleted

Amendment 254 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

Amendment 255 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach ~~at every relevant opportunity~~where appropriate, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, development, trade, energy, climate and science, should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner, while respecting the right of Member States to make their own decisions when it is their national interest to do so; believes that energy security and climate diplomacy remain important aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach~~, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced~~;

Amendment 256 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach at every relevant opportunity, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, agriculture, development, trade, energy, climate and science, should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner; believes that energy security, the respect for human rights and climate diplomacy remain important complementary aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced;

Amendment 257 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach at every relevant opportunity, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, human rights, development, trade, energy, climate and science, and (cyber) defence and security should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner; believes that energy security and climate diplomacy remain important aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced;

Amendment 258 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach at every relevant opportunity, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, development, trade, energy, climate and science, cyber security and cyber defence, should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner; believes that energy security and climate diplomacy remain important aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced;

Amendment 259 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach at every relevant opportunity, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, while taking into consideration and implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, development, trade, energy, climate and science, should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner; believes that energy security and climate diplomacy remain important aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that~~, in order~~ the only way for the EU to succeed in addressing the challenges it faces~~, and in particular security threats, it needs to both be an effective global player and focus its resources on strategic prioritie~~ is by fully respecting the sovereignty of states and their cooperation structures; further takes the view that making the Union a global player will result in instability and insecurity here, as in other fields;

Amendment 260 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to adopt an EU comprehensive approach at every relevant opportunity, and believes that coherent, coordinated action across EU polices, in particular in the areas of humanitarian aid, development, trade, energy, climate and science, should be applied in the EU’s external action in a consistent and structured manner in order to harness the EU’s collective weight; believes that energy security and climate diplomacy remain important aspects of the EU’s common foreign and security policy to be addressed as part of the comprehensive approach, and that the Energy Union should be further advanced;

Amendment 261 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Calls for stronger political, social and economic links to be forged with Latin America and the Caribbean, a region which must be seen as a key ally of the EU, with which we share a vision and a mission with regard to the current world agenda, and with which we must necessarily take on the challenges we are currently facing with a common agenda in mind: inclusive growth that makes it possible to eradicate poverty, promote peace and security, ensure that globalisation is rigorously and sustainably governed, defend gender equality, tackle climate change, and address the digital transformation and migration management;

Amendment 262 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Reminds the EU`s commitment to develop a Common Foreign and Security Policy guided by the values of democracy, rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms and compliance with the UN Charter and international law; considers that, in order to live up to this commitment and to contribute to advancing human rights and democracy in the world, the EU and its Member States need to speak with a united voice and ensure that their message is heard;

Amendment 263 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Stresses that the future of European defence cooperation is significantly affected by two major events that took place in 2016: the decision of the United Kingdom, one of the strongest players in European defence, to withdraw from the EU, and the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States;

Amendment 264 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Takes the view, in this regard, that in order to make the Common Foreign and Security policy more assertive, effective and value-based the EU should enhance its energy security reducing immediately and freeing it in the medium term from the current dependence on oil and gas supplied by authoritarian regimes;

Amendment 265 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Strongly supports the strengthening of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) as an important governing principle in the European Union and its Member States’ work across the conflict spectrum, as well as on human rights and development;

Amendment 266 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)

14b. Recognises that climate change could have a serious effect on regional and global stability, as global warming affects disputes over territory, food, water and other resources, weakens economies, threatens regional security, and is a source of migratory flows; further encourages the EU and Member States to consider how national and EU military planning can include climate change adaption strategies and what would be considered an appropriate capability, priority, and response;

Amendment 267 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)

14b. Considers that the election of the new United States President introduces uncertainty in the transatlantic partnership and considers therefore that the question around the US engagement in transatlantic security should increase the momentum for EU defence and bring about the prioritization of the Union's "strategic autonomy", as embodied in the Global Strategy, and the development of EU capacities;

Amendment 268 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)

14c. Takes the view that the EU must continue to engage with the UK as a major international partner in order to maintain European security; is convinced that both the EU and the UK have an interest in keeping the UK involved in the EU’s military operations and its defence market;

Amendment 269 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that, in order for the EU and its Member States to succeed in addressing the challenges it faces, and in particular security threats, ~~it needs to both be an effective global player and~~they need to focus its resources on strategic priorities;

Amendment 270 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

Amendment 271 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must work more effectively with Member States in order to improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises; ~~believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage~~takes the view that in order to achieve greater capabilities to deal with current crises and anticipate future threats Member States must increase their defence expenditure in line with the two per cent GDP NATO commitment;

Amendment 272 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises; believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage; calls in this context on the Member States to put into practice the recommendations contained in the report by the European Parliament on arms exports: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP ( 2017/2029(INI));

Amendment 273 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises; believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage, as well as embracing the principles arising from the doctrine of the Responsibility to Protect, with the aim of preserving the protection of human rights and, above all, preventing war crimes and crimes against humanity, including genocide;

Amendment 274 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises including through an adequate short and long term impact assessment of its policies in the regions concerned and to address the root causes of the problems; believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts by primarily using civilian tools such as mediation, reconciliation and dialogue at an early stage;

Amendment 275 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises liable to entail human rights violations; believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage; stresses therefore the need to deepen its cooperation with partner countries and international organisations to adapt to changing circumstances;

Amendment 276 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises; urges Member states to cooperate more and spend smarter in the field of defence and security; encourages Member States to meet capacity goals; believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage;

Amendment 277 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that the EU institutions must improve their capacity to anticipate conflicts and crises; believes that the EU needs to be able to react more swiftly and effectively to developing crises and should place a greater emphasis on preventing conflicts at an early stage; underlines, in particular, the importance of an effective exchange of information and coordination of preventive actions between the EU institutions, along with EU delegations, common security and defence missions and operations and Member States, together with their diplomatic representations;

Amendment 278 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 279 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that, in order for the EU to succeed in addressing ~~the challenges it faces~~and successfully overcoming the challenges Member States face at the national level and collectively, and in particular security threats, it needs to both be an effective global player and focus its resources on strategic priorities;

Amendment 280 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. CWelcomes actions taken by individual Member States in the area of combatting propaganda, disinformation, and other hybrid threats; reiterates its calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to increase the EU’s ability to confront hybrid threats, including by allocating more resources and turning Stratcom task force into a fully-fledged unit within the EEAS; calls, in this regard, for the development of joint, comprehensive risk and vulnerability analysis capacities and methods and for bolstering the EU’s strategic communication capabilities;

Amendment 281 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 282 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to increase the EU’s ability to confront hybrid threats; calls, in this regard, for the development of joint, comprehensive risk and vulnerability analysis capacities and methods ~~and~~, for bolstering the EU’s strategic communication capabilities, and for establishment of the European Intelligence Agency with the mission and capability to implement a de facto transversal intelligence network within the Member States allowing the European Union to react in a comprehensive and coordinated way to emerging threats;

Amendment 283 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls on the VP/HR, the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to increase the EU’s ability to confront hybrid and cyber threats; calls, in this regard, for the development of joint, comprehensive risk and vulnerability analysis capacities and methods and for bolstering the EU’s strategic communication capabilities;

Amendment 284 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 285 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 286 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomaccontinued consolidation of political power at the EU level, eventually leading to a federal EU, is contrary to these values and rather diminishes European diversity;

Amendment 287 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and human rights and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; underlines that mainstreaming human rights across the external policies of the EU must remain a top priority and the respect for and implementation of human rights should form a central conditionality in the external policies; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 288 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and respect for diversity of cultures that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU, whilst fully respecting different cultures; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy; therefore, calls for closer coordination with the UNESCO and World Heritage Committee;

Amendment 289 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; recalls that the EU will only be perceived as a credible normative actor when its foreign policy is consistent and principled; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that, in order for the EU to succeed in addressing the challenges it faces, and in particular security threats, it needs to both be an ~~effective~~global player able to act and interact effectively with the other global players and focus its resources on strategic priorities;

Amendment 290 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU but believes current crises have exposed weaknesses in the EU and its structures, and calls on Member States to cooperate more effective to address common challenges; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 291 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU through robust radicalization prevention policies and particularly via the work of the EU Radicalisation Awareness Network plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 292 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy, rule of law and human rights and should continue to promote its values outside the EU in line with its commitments to pursue these values in all areas of its external action; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 293 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy, freedom, equal rights and equal opportunities, and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 294 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to ~~build~~strengthen a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 295 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Is of the view that Europe’s power lies in its ability to build a community of values and culture that binds together all Europeans; believes in that context that the EU plays a major role as a promoter of democracy and should continue to promote its values outside the EU; highlights that cultural diplomacy should become a substantial part of the EU’s external action and urges the Commission to expand the Erasmus+ program notably the youth part and to foster the development of ambitious science diplomacy;

Amendment 296 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Points out that human rights are an integral part of the EU’s common foreign and security policy; takes the view that respect for women’s rights and women’s civil liberties is an essential indicator of resilience and good governance within a society;

Amendment 297 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Underlines the role of Non State Actors and Civil Society Organisation as actors of diplomacy and key partners of the EU and stresses the importance of EU assistance to and engagement with them;

Amendment 298 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Emphasises that the EU is committed to promoting and developing international law and to strengthening the role of the United Nations on the international stage;

Amendment 299 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17b. Points out that it was noted in UN Security Council Resolution 1820(2008) of 19 June 2008 that rape and other forms of sexual violence can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, or a constitutive act with respect to genocide, and that women must be afforded humanitarian protection in situations of armed conflict;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)

– having regard to the Council conclusions of 17 July2017 on the implementation of the EU Global Strategy and the priorities for 2017-2018;

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that, in order for the EU to succeed in addressing the challenges it faces, and in particular security threats, it needs to both be an effective global player, what implies speaking with one voice and acting together, and focus its resources on strategic priorities;

Amendment 300 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;deleted

Amendment 301 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with by NATO;

Amendment 302 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cyber security to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cyber security products; calls for significantly increased financial and human resources to be made available within the EU institutions to increase the EU´s cyber security and cyber defence capacity; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;

Amendment 303 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cyber security to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence ~~with NATO~~between EU Member States, EU institutions, NATO, the United States and other credible partners as Israel and Taiwan;

Amendment 304 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve Member States' defence capabilities among others for cyber security ~~to be developed~~and defence, including through the ~~promotion of a single market for~~implementation of the already existing single market for defence products including cyber security ~~products~~; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;

Amendment 305 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; calls for significantly increased financial and human resources to be made available within the EU institutions to increase the EU´s cybersecurity and cyber defence capacity; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;

Amendment 306 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy and the need for enhanced ability to identify cyber-attacks in the EU that originate in third countries, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;

Amendment 307 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Considers that the development of a strong defence industry is strengthening the technologic independence of the EU; calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cybersecurity to be developed, including through the promotion of a single market for cybersecurity products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and common foreign and security policy, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO;

Amendment 308 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Notes that information and cyber warfare, stemming mainly from Russia and China and targeting European Union Member States and other Western countries, individuals, and organisations, is a deliberate attempt at a state and non- state level to destabilise and discredit political, economic, and social structures;

Amendment 309 #

18b. Emphasises that the security of EU Member States who are also members of NATO is guaranteed under Article 5 of the Alliance;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Takes the view that, in order for the EU to succeed in addressing the challenges it faces, and in particular security threats, it needs to both be an effective, credible and values-based global player and focus its resources on strategic priorities;

Amendment 310 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses th~~e role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences~~at, under the pretext of combating propaganda, and othe ~~need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and~~r form of propaganda – serving foreign interests – its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and disinformation; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issuesemerging, which is worrying for the future of public freedoms; calls for these attempts to control information to stop, as Member States and their citizens are more than capable of making their own judgements without having to put up with European propaganda, which has become an official and mandatory truth;

Amendment 311 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight ~~fake new~~all false information disseminated from all sides and disinformation; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues;

Amendment 312 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to ~~strengthen such media as a source of credible informat~~uphold their freedom of expression, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and ~~disinformation~~terrorist propaganda; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues;

Amendment 313 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the ~~EU’s~~ capacity of the EU and of its partner countries to fight fake news and disinformation; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues;

Amendment 314 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and disinformation; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues; underlines the need for the EU Strategic Communication Task Force to be reinforced by turning it into a fully- fledged unit within the EEAS, with adequate staffing and budgetary resources;

Amendment 315 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and disinformation; underlines that common EU TV and radio stations should be further enhanced; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues;

Amendment 316 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and disinformation and introduce clear criteria to facilitate the identification of fake news; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues;

Amendment 317 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and disinformation, especially through the East StratCom Task Force; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS on those issues;

Amendment 318 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Stresses the role of independent media both on and offline in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially in the EU and its neighbourhood, and to further strengthen the EU’s capacity to fight fake news and disinformation; highlights in this context the need to develop stronger resilience at EU level against such information spread over the Internet; calls on the Commission to coordinate better with the EEAS and Member States on those issues;

Amendment 319 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Notes that various Member States have difficulty to maintain a very broad range of fully operational defensive capabilities, mostly because of financial constraints; calls therefore for more cooperation and coordination about which capabilities to maintain, so that Member States can specialise in certain capabilities and spend their resources more efficiently;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Highlights the raising awareness and political commitment for an urgent implementation of an ambitious, effective and structured CSDP; welcomes the contribution of CSDP missions and operations to international peace and stability and also the initiatives to address their shortcomings to improve their effectiveness and sustainability; calls for adjusting the CSDP structures and procedures in order to deploy and direct civilian and military missions and operations faster and in a more effective and integrated manner; notes that the development of CSDP requires, above all, political will from the Member States, based on common interests and priorities, as well as the setting-up of institutional cooperation structures;

Amendment 320 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Highlights the need to further inter-parliamentary relations between the Union and its partner countries, in a framework of honest dialogue underpinned by mutual understanding and trust, with the aim of promoting human rights effectively;

Amendment 321 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)

19b. Believes that interoperability is key if Member States forces are to be more compatible and integrated; stresses therefore, that Member States must explore the possibility of joint procurement of defence resources; notes that the protectionist and closed nature of EU defence markets makes this more difficult;

Amendment 322 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

Amendment 323 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

Amendment 324 #

20. Believes that ~~Europe~~Member States should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; ~~welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; consider~~calls on the Member States and the EU institutions to deliver this time on defence following the EU Global Strategy and the Commission's plans to improve EU defence research and capability development; reiterates that the European Defence Agency (EDA) ~~capabilities~~ and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) sh~~ould~~all be established as EU institutions-sui generis and to be used to their full potential;

Amendment 325 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should consider increased defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; w~~elcom~~hen it is in the strategic interest of Member States to do so; notes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) should be ~~used to their full potential~~considered only on the basis of unanimity among EU Member States;

Amendment 326 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; ~~welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the Euro~~recalls that the link between development and security is a key principle underpinning the Union’s comprehensive approach to external crises and conflicts; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; recalls that it is of crucial importance that all of the instruments provided by the Treaty of Lisbon be finally implemented; acknowledges the significant progress made to deepean Ddefence ~~Agency (EDA) capabilities and p~~cooperation, such as the launching of the military planning and conduct capability (MPCC) or the creation of the European defence funds; welcomes the ongoing preparations for the Permanent sStructured cCooperation (PESCO) and calls for its swift implementation; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities should be used to ~~their~~its full potential;

Amendment 327 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should increase defence cooperation ~~with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal s~~in order to defend the values and principles of Article 21 such as security and stability; calls on the Member States to unleash the Lisbon Treaty’s full potential with regard to the Common Security, and ~~risk control in the periphery of Europe;~~Defence Policy in an efficient manner and welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence~~; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities~~ and its proposals with regard to capabilities, command and control, and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) ~~should be used to their full potential~~;

Amendment 328 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, ~~including territorial integrity,~~ the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) should be used to their full potential; urges the Member States to provide additional funding to that end;

Amendment 329 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should increase States’ defence cooperation with ~~European~~their security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that there is a need to fully tap the potential for inter-State cooperation represented by European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) ~~should be used to their full potential~~;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Reminds that the pursuit of rule of law, human rights and democracy, as mutually reinforcing principles, are at the heart of the EU’s foreign policy; recalls therefore that for the EU to be able to increase its international diplomatic and political clout and shape the evolving world order as a credible and legitimate international actor on the global scene, it must continue conducting its foreign policy upholding these principles;

Amendment 330 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should ~~increase defence cooperation~~further strengthen cooperation on common defence with European security priorities in mind, including strategic autonomy, territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities ~~and~~, permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) and the EU battlegroups should be used to their full potential;

Amendment 331 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that ~~Europe~~the Member States, to the extent possible under current circumstances in the EU, should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) should be used to their full potential;

Amendment 332 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

Amendment 333 #

Kati PIRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that Europe should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe, keeping in mind that the territorial defence of European territory is NATO's responsibility; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) should be used to their full potential;

Amendment 334 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

Amendment 335 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Believes that there is the urgent need to advance nuclear disarmament both regionally and globally; reiterates its calls expressed in its resolution of 17 January 2013 on the Recommendations of the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference regarding the establishment of a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction and its resolution of 27 October 2016 on nuclear security and non-proliferation; calls on all EU Member States to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons adopted by 122 states at the UN on 7 July 2017 which will be open for signature on 20September 2017, at the UN in New York;

Amendment 336 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Rejects the militarisation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CSFP) in general, the Global Strategy's Implementation Plan on Security and Defence as well as the European Defence Fund and PESCO; recalls in this regard that Article41(2) of the TEU prohibits operating expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications to be charged to the Union budget;

Amendment 337 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Encourages a review of the EU’s approach to civilian CSDP missions from the nature of interventions to their objectives and the people involved, in order to ensure they are properly devised, implemented, and supported;

Amendment 338 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)

20b. Strongly supports the 2016 Warsaw Summit Declaration, particularly on EU-NATO cooperation and welcomes decisions on closer cooperation between NATO and the EU in numerous areas as well as placement of US, Canadian and other multinational forces at the Eastern flank of the EU;

Amendment 339 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

Cooperation within ~~coalition~~partnerships and with institutions delivering security

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Regrets the inability of the EU to communicate and present properly to the European public opinions the actions, merits and achievements of the Common Security and Defence policy with regard, in particular, to its numerous CSDP missions and the assistance provided in many parts of the world; urges the Council, the Commission and the Member States to fill up this gap making the EU external action more accountable and visible;

Amendment 340 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

Cooperation within ~~coalition~~partners and with institutions delivering security

Amendment 341 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Notes that deadlocks within the UN Security Council are impeding action by the international community and preventing crisis resolution; calls once again on the Member States to support reforms in the composition and functioning of the Security Council;

Amendment 342 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the EU to continue to deepen the transatlantic partnership, while focusing on creating own capabilities to better address regional and international conflicts that have an impact on the EU; believes that the EU and US should focus on adapting transatlantic structures to today’s challenges, such as defending human rights, combating internationalsolidate the capabilities of the Member States; emphasises that the very principle of defence is sovereignty and the defence of sovereignty; takes the view, therefore, that States must never have alliances imposed on them; takes the view that NATO is an obsolete instrument dating from the cold war, which only manages to keep going by stirring up old conflicts and creating new ones, sticking steadfastly to this one approach by opposing even democratically elected governments, including the US Government, and ther~~rorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and countering third-party countries’ efforts to destabilise the EU and NATO~~eby demonstrating that NATO is acting on behalf of the defence industry lobby and bringing chaos to an already fragile international scene;

Amendment 343 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the ~~EU to~~ continue tod deepening of the transatlantic partnership, while focusing on creating own capabilities to better address regional and international conflicts that have an impact on the EU; believes that the EU and US should focus on adapting transatlantic structures to today’s chal; recognises the fundamental role the UK plays in this regard; as such acknowlendges~~, such as defending human rights, combating international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and countering third-party countries’ efforts to destabilise the EU and NATO~~ that NATO is the most appropriate forum for continued security and the development of future structures; recognises that the duplication of effort by the EU risks undermining this;

Amendment 344 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 345 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Cunderlines that it is in the EU's strategic interest to preserve and deepen its transatlantic relations; calls for the EU to continue to deepen the transatlantic partnership, while focusing on creating own capabilities to better address regional and international conflicts that have an impact on the EU; recognizes that the EU is the most important economic partner of the US and vice versa as well as a strong ally when it comes to the collective defence and multilateral diplomacy; encourages the EU and its Member States to ensure the continuation of this relationship on the basis of shared values; believes that the EU and US should focus on adapting transatlantic structures to today’s challenges, such as defending human rights, combating international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and countering third- party countries’ efforts to destabilise the EU and NATO;

Amendment 346 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 347 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 348 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the EU to continue to deepen the transatlantic partnership, while focusing on creating own capabilities to better address regional and international conflicts that have an impact on the EU, while avoiding military involvement in such conflicts; believes that the EU and US should focus on adapting transatlantic structures to today’s challenges, such as defending human rights, combating international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and countering third- party countries’ efforts to destabilise the EU and NATO;

Amendment 349 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the EU to continue to deepen the transatlantic partnership, while focusing on creating own capabilities and developing its strategic autonomy to better address regional and international conflicts that have an impact on the EU; believes that the EU and US should focus on adapting transatlantic structures to today’s challenges, such as defending human rights, combating international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and countering third- party countries’ efforts to destabilise the EU and NATO;

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Stresses the need for the EU’s external policies to be consistent with each other and with other policies with an external dimension, and to pursue the objectives set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union;

Amendment 350 #

David MCALLISTER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Believes that the EU should explore the possibilities of keeping the United Kingdom affiliated to the CFSP after Brexit;

Amendment 351 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

~~22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US;~~deleted

Amendment 352 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

~~22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US;~~deleted

Amendment 353 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that ~~Europ~~where sovereignty technology is concerned, the USA is one of the muost ~~build a virtuo~~formidable competitors for European businesses, and that the USA has never hesitated to use all~~iance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US~~ the means at its disposal (the dollar, the extraterritorial application of US law) to buy out firms at low prices (Alstom, Alcatel, etc.), or to destabilise or destroy strategic companies that could help support the independence of European States;

Amendment 354 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that Europe ~~must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US~~should develop a strategic relationship with the US based on the respect for common values, international law and multilateralism;

Amendment 355 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that Europe ~~must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US~~should develop a strategic relationship with the US based on respect for common values, international law and multilateralism;

Amendment 356 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors ~~and should develop a strategic relationship with the US~~;

Amendment 357 #

22. Believes that Europe must ~~build~~further enhance a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should ~~develop a~~reinforce the strategic relationship with the US;

Amendment 358 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US, being the EU’s most important partner in terms of economic and security cooperation; further stresses the importance of continued cooperation between the EU and US bilaterally and through NATO on issues such as Syria, Ukraine, Libya, Iran, North Korea and relations with Russia;

Amendment 359 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US, based on the culture of peace, inclusive economic, political and social development, and the promotion of democracy and international relations that are rules-based, and built on dialogue and multilateralism;

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Believes that the core milestones for the European Union to deliver on the expectations of its citizens are: – coordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU, – consolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU capabilities, – cooperation within coalitions and with institutions delivering security;deleted

Amendment 360 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the US, bearing in mind the current political circumstances;

Amendment 361 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22a. Recognises the need to look for creative solutions for cooperation between the EU and the UK in the area of the CFSP/CSDP;

Amendment 362 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à-vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;deleted

Amendment 363 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will producegovernmental cooperation via the rejection of a federal approach that would results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à-vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s securitythe destruction of Member States’ defence capabilities, stemming from a so-called ‘Occidentalist’ approach that has now become obsolete with regard to the interests of the Member States, and overtaken by today’s multi-polar world;

Amendment 364 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. ~~Calls for~~Rejects the increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and ~~insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledge~~demands to end EU-NATO cooperation; calls for the entire demilitarisation of the EU and therefore strictly rejects thate information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO ~~will produce results~~ in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; ~~believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;~~

Amendment 365 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities ~~such as~~, as well as NATO and Eurocorps, is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;

Amendment 366 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased inter institutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU, Member States and NATO, and insists that the EU, Member States and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU, Member States and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à-vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;

Amendment 367 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing at national level, between the EU Member States, at international level and with third countries, and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;

Amendment 368 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner while fully respecting European core values and norms such as the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Human Rights Convention, national constitutions, international human rights law and international humanitarian law and proper parliamentary oversight; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cyber security and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s ~~security~~potential to manage crisis and stabilise peace;

Amendment 369 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. CTakes note of the progress report on the implementation of the common set of proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Ministers on 6 December 2016; calls on the VP/HR to inform Parliament whether Turkey's continuous verbal attacks against the EU and individual members have hampered EU-NATO cooperation; calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;

Amendment 37 #

3. Believes that ~~the core milestones for the European Union t~~such priorities, which would also deliver on the expectations of ithe European Union's citizens are:

Amendment 370 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the Member States and between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;

Amendment 371 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Calls for increased interinstitutional intelligence sharing and coordination between the EU and NATO, and insists that the EU and NATO must continue to cooperate as closely as possible in a complementary manner; acknowledges that information sharing and coordinated action between the EU and NATO will produce results in areas such as terrorism, response to hybrid threats, situational awareness, resilience building, strategic communications, cybersecurity and capacity building vis-à- vis the EU’s partners; believes that further coordination and closer cooperation with other existing multilateral entities such as Eurocorps is needed in order to increase the EU’s security;

Amendment 372 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Reiterates its conviction that a revitalization of the strategic partnerships, seeking to transform them into an effective foreign policy instrument, should be a priority for the EU;

Amendment 373 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that future annual reports will be more concise and forward-looking, focusing on the most important priorities for the year ahead and an evaluation of the measures launched in the previous year, including their financial implications;deleted

Amendment 374 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

Amendment 375 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. ~~Calls on the VP/HR~~Recognises the work of the VP/HR, and calls for that work to continue, and for action to be taken to ensure that future annual reports ~~will b~~are more concise and forward-looking, focusing on the most important priorities for the year ahead and an evaluation of the measures launched in the previous year, including their financial implications;

Amendment 376 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

Amendment 377 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy, and the Member States.deleted

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1

~~– coordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU,~~deleted

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1

~~– coordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU,~~deleted

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)

– having regard to the 2011 Commission Communication on Human rights and democracy at the heart of EU external action – towards a more effective approach;

Amendment 40 #

– ~~coordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU~~recognition that the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union can only operate effectively where there is common understanding and perception of threats between Member States,

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1

– co~~ordination of a~~mmon assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU,

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1

– coordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU, focusing in particular on preventing the phenomenon of radicalisation, which may lead to the recruitment of individuals by terrorist groups,

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1

– coordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU and a coordinated approach in how to address them,

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1 a (new)

– a purely peaceful and civil approach of the CFSP-Policy that is non- discriminatory and in line with international law, which should be focused on civil measures only, stability and human rights, civil conflict resolution and prevention, disarmament, non - proliferation of nuclear weapons, DDR and mediation,

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2

~~– consolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU capabilities,~~deleted

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2

– co~~nsolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU capabilities~~ordination of an assessment of profound threats and challenges within the EU, like terrorist and hybrid threats, including information warfare,

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2

– consolidation and deepening of the European project ~~through enhanced EU capabilities~~and its external action through, amongst others, enhancing the EU's cooperation and capabilities in the field of its common foreign and security policy,

Amendment 48 #

– consolidation and deepening of the European project ~~through enhanced EU capabilities~~by supporting those who bear the responsibility for defence,

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2

– consolidation and deepening of the European project through enhanced EU ~~capabilitie~~institutions,

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats~~Reiterates that defence and foreign affairs are a competence of the member states; Cooperation is welcomme on EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policiesa bilateral and multilateral basis or through appropriate and tested structures, namely NATO; is of the opinion that the security of Europe as a whole is best guaranteed through NATO;

Amendment 50 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2 a (new)

– poverty eradication, social security, humanitarian aid, sustainable economic and social development, including favouring balanced economic relations, fair trade and fair distribution of wealth and resources in the EU’s neighbourhood and the rest of the world,

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

~~– cooperation within coalitions and with institutions delivering security;~~deleted

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

~~– cooperation within coalitions and with institutions delivering security;~~deleted

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

– cooperation within countries, coalitions and ~~with institutions delivering security~~international organisations and institutions to strengthen the rules- based, global political and economic order, including the protection of human rights, and working together with partners to play a leading role in reconciliation, peace-making, peace-keeping and where needed, peace enforcement;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

– closer cooperation between the Member States within coalitions and with institutions delivering security;

Amendment 55 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

– cooperation within coalitions and with institutions delivering security, albeit under clearly defined and carefully determined conditions;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

– cooperation within coalitions and with institutions protecting peace and delivering security;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

– cooperation within ~~coalition~~partnerships and with institutions delivering security;

Amendment 58 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3

– cooperation within ~~coalition~~partners and with institutions delivering security;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)

– preserving a rules-based international order, countering global authoritarian trends and upholding universal human rights;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that ~~Member States~~the European Union must change ~~their~~its mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urgesin line with the principle of subsidiarity and the fact that foreign policy, defence and security are Member State competences; notes that, in order to put the Commission at the service of the Member States, t~~o take action and fulfil the wishes of~~here must be no more kowtowing to external powers and to those European ~~citizen~~states whoich have ~~repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies~~chosen to slavishly follow them;

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Recognises that the EU’s foreign and security policy ambitions must not adopt a one size fits all approach and must therefore be more flexible and responsive to changing situations in its eastern and southern neighbourhoods in particular; further encourages consideration of the policy of less for less with regard to those countries which go into reverse in terms of governance, democracy, and human rights;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Welcomes the EU Global Strategy’s commitment to NATO as the cornerstone of Europe’s collective security, and to strengthening the United Nations as the bedrock of international order;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

Co~~ordination of a~~mmon assessment of profound threats and challenges: facing the current political and security environment

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Emphasises that guaranteeing the security of EU citizens and the integrity of the EU’s territory, stabilising the neighbourhood, especially stabilising the situation in the Western Balkans with the emphasis on more visibility of the EU on the peace and security issues in this region, and preserving a rules- based, cooperative international order are the key conditions for the stability of the EU; calls on more active EU public diplomacy and visibility of the projects which are implemented by the EU in Western Balkans region in order to counter the influence from the third non-European countries, extremism and terrorism;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Emphasises that guaranteeing the security of EU citizens and the integrity of the EU’s territory, stabilising the neighbourhood and preserving a rules- based, cooperative international order are the key conditions for the stability of the EU; recognises that the EU’s objectives in this regard - diplomacy, state institution building, economic and trade cooperation, security, and development aid - are increasingly taking place in conflict zones, thereby undermining the opportunities for success;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Emphasises that guaranteeing the security of EU citizens and the integrity of the EU’s territory, stabilising the neighbourhood and preserving a rules- based, cooperative international order, tackling the root causes of armed conflicts and enhancing policies of conflict prevention and peaceful conflict resolution are the key conditions for the stability of the EU;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Emphasises that guaranteeing the security of EU citizens and the integrity of the EU’s territory, stabilising the neighbourhood and preserving a rules- based, cooperative international order of pluralist democracies respecting the principles of dialogue and multilateralism and committed to upholding human rights are the key conditions for the stability of the EU;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Emphasises that guaranteeing the security of EU citizens and the integrity of the EU’s territory, stabilising the neighbourhood and preserving a rules- based, cooperative political and economic international order are the key conditions for the stability of the EU;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policiethe EU's foreign and security policy can be an important means for advancing multilateral, shared concerns and as an effective solution to protecting Europe from increased threats;

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Stresses the need for the EU to maintain the commitment it has made to its partners, especially in its neighbourhood, to support economic, social and political reform, to protect human rights and to help establish the rule of law, as the best means of strengthening the international order and ensuring the stability of its neighbourhood;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate changgiving a hard power to the European Union instead of to the Member States will have the effect of making the Union still more inconsistent and belligerent, involving it in conflicts which are not its own and exposing it to total rejection by the people of Europe;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China;purely peaceful and civil approach can confront these challenges, takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance, arm exports, unfair trade agreements and climate change;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a combination of effective multilateralism, joint soft power ~~with~~and credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably ~~the refugee crisis~~proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, violation of security order in Europe, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars ~~and~~, hybrid warfare, and ~~challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China~~the refugee crises; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance ~~and~~, climate change, increasing sectarianism and spread of extremist ideologies;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only acombination of effective multilateralism, joint soft power ~~with~~and credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably ~~the refugee crisis~~proliferations of weapons of mass destruction, violation of security order in Europe, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars ~~and~~, hybrid warfare, ~~and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China~~the refugee crisis; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance ~~and~~, climate change, increasing sectarianism and spread of extremist ideologies;

Amendment 75 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare~~, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China~~; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challeng~~ing~~e Russia’s assertive behaviour ~~by Russia and China~~and China’s rising power; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 77 #

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, ~~only a~~ joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars ~~and~~, hybrid and information warfare, ~~and~~the challenging a~~ssert~~ggressive behaviour by Russia and ~~China~~North Korea and increasingly assertive policies of China, as well as the deteriorating relationship with Turkey; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability, conflict, and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance ~~and climate change~~, human rights abuses, inequality, corruption, natural disasters and climate change; recognises that such challenges must be met through enhanced cooperation by Member States through NATO;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly faces conflict~~-ridden~~s and uinstab~~le, only a joint~~ility, the EU needs to be able to back up its soft power with credible hard power ~~can~~as a last resort in order to confront major security challenges, ~~notably the refugee crisis,~~including terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China~~; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely~~ as well as to manage the implications of changing Transatlantic relations poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, corruption, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, ~~only a joint soft power~~soft power must be coupled with credible hard power ~~can~~in order to confront major security challenges, notably t~~he refugee crisis, terrorism,~~errorism, important migration flows, cyber-attacks and energy insecurity, interstate and intrastate conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia ~~and China~~in violation of international law; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty and raising inequality, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance, state collapse and climate change;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policiesIs concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality;

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly ~~conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible~~under threat of destabilisation and conflict, soft power must be used simultaneously and in combination with hard power ~~can~~to confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and to challeng~~ing~~e assertive behaviour by Russia and China to challenge have exercised in the region; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, ~~namely~~such as poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 81 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably t~~he refugee crisis, terrorism~~errorism, nuclear proliferation, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia ~~and China~~, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK); takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 82 #

Kati PIRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably ~~the refugee crisis~~, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia, North Korea and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 83 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible ~~hard power~~effect can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 84 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably ~~the refugee crisis,~~ terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, social exclusion, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 85 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable and where democracy is on the retreat, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major short and long term security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China and contradictory unilateral US policies; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, dramatic economic inequalities, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance, corruption and climate change;

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability, largely spread because of failed or fragile states, and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 87 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, including cyber-attacks, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, the lack of access to education, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 89 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, ~~bad~~undemocratic and inefficient governance and climate change;

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that ~~Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, a~~joint Union action is the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats ~~is common EU action~~; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory reality; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;

Amendment 90 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the humanitarian dimension of the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, the threat of radicalisation and the role ideologies that seek to deny the fundamental values and principles of liberal democracies can have in recruiting Europeans to extremist groups including notably ISIL/Da'esh; conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that a more effective foreign and security policy is founded primarily on the definition of shared priorities and strategic visions; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a joint soft power with credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisis, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and China; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and climate change; recalls the action plan adopted at the Valletta Summit calling for a shared responsibility of countries of origin, transit and destination: emphasizes the importance of breaking the economic model of smuggler networks;

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Stresses that the route being taken by North Korea is dangerous, irresponsible and contrary to international law; insists on the importance of unity among the international community and of using diplomacy in the search for non-military solutions in response to North Korea’s ballistic and nuclear tests; highlights the efforts made by the international community on nuclear non-proliferation and the reduction of weapons of mass destruction;

Amendment 95 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Recalls that the EU is among the biggest arms-exporters in the world and closed down all legal and save ways for migration and refugees and recently conditioned its development aid upon holding and taking back refugees and migrants;

Amendment 96 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts ~~on the part of the EU, the US and other international~~amongst the major international powers and their allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; ~~believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;~~

Amendment 97 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism ~~in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours~~; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal; believes that these diplomatic efforts to address this global challenge should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal; believes the EU must counter state sponsors of radicalization and terrorism, particularly where such support goes to entities listed by the EU as terror organizations, such as the military wing of Hezbollah;

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against ~~Islamist terror~~violent extremism in the SEU's southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours~~; urg~~ and partners; reiterates the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international allies, to ~~convince play~~work with partners in the region~~, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy~~ to act in a concerted manner to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the ~~wide~~full range of ~~other~~foreign policy tools and instruments ~~at the EU’s disposal~~the EU has at its disposal and that tackling violent extremism should go hand in hand with respecting people's universal human rights;

Amendment 99 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism ~~in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours~~which affects the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East likely spreading towards West Africa, Central Asia and even South-East Asia; recalls that the Sahel region and other connected geographical areas are priority regions for ensuring the security of the European Union; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international ~~allie~~partners, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal; urges Member States to show political wills to use them in a concerted manner in order to pursue European common interests;

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2017/09/22 BUDG 9 amendments...

Amendment 1 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that while the budgetary appropriations adopted under the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) for 2016 amounted to EUR 326.8 million in commitments and EUR 298.1 million in payments, the proportion of transfers from the CFSP chapter reached an unprecedented EUR 124.4 million in commitments and EUR 69 million in payments in 2016, which means that in fact no proper plan for the chapter had been drawn up;

Amendment 2 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Recalls that CFSP appropriations represented 3.6 % of the Heading 4 commitments in 2016 and 0.2 % of the whole EU budget; regrets that the size and under-implementation of and systematic transfers from the CFSP chapter ~~reveal a persistent lack of ambition for the EU to act as a global player~~show that a plan should be drawn up before budget appropriations are allocated;

Amendment 3 #

Nicola CAPUTO

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Recalls that CFSP appropriations represented 3.6 % of the Heading 4 commitments in 2016 and 0.2 % of the whole EU budget; regrets that the size and under-implementation of and systematic transfers from the CFSP chapter reveal a persistent lack of ambition for the EU to act as a global player; points out that, if the EU is to overcome the challenges it faces, and in particular security threats, it needs to focus its resources on strategic priorities;

Amendment 4 #

Urmas PAET

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Reiterates its call for the full utilisation of the Treaty tools for raising funds under the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), namely Permanent Structured Cooperation and the start-up fund for the initial phase of the missions; reiterates the need for synergies in order to improve cost efficiency; believes that European defence cooperation must be strengthened by looking for further avenues for joint purchase, maintenance and upkeep of forces and material as it would lead to boosting EU assets and capabilities and having positive potential effects on defence research and industrial matters; notes that because of Member States’ financial constraints there should be more coordination and clearer choices about which capabilities to maintain, so that Member States can specialise in certain capabilities; calls on the Member States to review and broaden substantially the Athena financing mechanism and to take full advantage of the cooperative projects proposed by the European Defence Agency;

Amendment 5 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

Amendment 6 #