2023/2050(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)

– having regard to the Council Conclusions on Conflict Prevention (2011) and on the Integrated Approach to External Conflicts and Crises (2018),

Amendment 10 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 14 June 2018 on Georgian occupied territories 10 years after the Russian invasion,

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) fully use the means at their disposal to prevent conflict, ~~align~~further develop the EU’s prevention tools ~~with~~to strengthen its prol~~itical agenda~~e as a value-based mediator and act as ~~a caretaker~~such during global ~~tragedies~~crisis and conflict;

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) fully use the means at their disposal to prevent conflict, align the EU’s prevention tools with its geopolitical ~~agenda~~priorities and EU values and act as a caretaker during global tragedies;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) integrate EU’s preventive diplomacy tools within structural prevention mechanisms and actions, such as for instance political agreements among different actors involved in conflicts, national dialogues for reconciliation, peacebuilding and transitional justice, as well as truth and reconciliation commissions;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) integrate cultural heritage in EU's overall approach of crisis management, as a cross cutting component of all actions within the EU toolbox for conflicts and crises;

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

(c b) strengthen Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention thematic programme of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI – Global Europe) to enable the European Union (EU) to better fund actions to promote peace, stability and conflict prevention;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

(c b) develop a set of clear and practical rules on the EU’s External Action and representation by the HR/VP, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council;

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) call on the Member States to s~~tep away from their~~et aside individual interests in external relations and build joint capacity together in conflict prevention and mediation;

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(d a) stresses that the EU’s ability to act as a global foreign policy player, a reliable international partner, honest broker and a credible security and defence actor rests on its ability to promote indivisible human rights values while also proactively defining, asserting and defending its European interests in the world;

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(d a) ensure consistency concerning the mandates of the different EU high-level officials;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

(d b) stresses that the EU should play a major diplomatic role in order to put an end to the conflict that has claimed the lives of thousands of people and is edging the world towards a potential nuclear war;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)

-A. whereas preserving peace, preventing conflicts and strengthening international security is one of the key external action objectives of the European Union as provided in article 21(2) of the Treaty on European Union;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

~~(e) ensure complementarity across Parliament’s preventive diplomacy actions;~~deleted

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) ensure complementarity a~~cross~~nd collaborate closely with Parliament’s preventive diplomacy actions, as parliamentary diplomacy and Parliament’s activities in this regard, such as its official missions to third countries and to multilateral fora, contribute to promote human rights, democratic standards and political pluralism worldwide, as well as conflict prevention and peace-building;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) ensure complementarity and a harmonised approach across Parliament’s preventive diplomacy actions;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) ensure effective complementarity across Parliament’s preventive diplomacy actions;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) bring forth to Parliament annual assessments on the EU’s activities concerning preventive diplomacy worldwide, as well as reviews on the EU’s conflict Early Warning System analysis when appropriate;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) complement the efforts of Member States in solving existing frozen conflicts within the Union;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) improve the EU’s understanding of local, historical, political, social and cultural contexts and invest in cultivating the necessary skills among EEAS staff working on conflict prevention and resolution, as well as mediation and implementation of ceasefire agreements;

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) improve the EU’s understanding of local, historical, political, geographical, social and cultural contexts ~~and~~, invest in cultivating the necessary skills among EEAS staff working on conflict prevention and develop guidance in this regard;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) improve the EU’s understanding of local, historical, political, social, religious, economic, environmental and cultural contexts and invest in cultivating the necessary skills among EEAS staff working on conflict prevention;

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) improve the EU’s understanding of local, historical, political, social and cultural contexts and invest in cultivating the necessary skills among EEAS staff working on and for conflict prevention;

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a changing geopolitical context stemming from emerging powers confronting ~~traditional playe~~long-dominant actors, attacks on the multilateral system, violence resurging in previously protracted conflicts, emerging technologies, the climate ~~change~~and biodiversity crises, unprecedented global levels of economic inequality, the reversal of rights, notably for women, persistent and systematic exclusion of and discrimination against entire social groups, global backsliding on human rights and democracy, food security issues and migration are among the factors contributing to the spread of conflicts around the world;

Amendment 120 #

(g) tailor state-building assistance to the cultural, historical and political context of the relevant country receiving it and continuously update it in response to conditions on the ground through rigorous and detailed political analysis for a common strategic response; stresses that such efforts require communications to be opened and fostered with local stakeholders, including civil society organisations and NGOs;

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) tailor state-building assistance to the cultural, historical, local, socio- economic, environmental and political context of the relevant country receiving it and continuously update it in response to conditions on the ground through rigorous and detailed political analysis for a common strategic response;

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(g a) strengthen the EU’s cultural diplomacy and international cultural relations dimension and activities as a relevant instrument for peace, peace- building and conflict prevention, as well as for addressing global challenges; increase EU’s support to third countries creative and artistic sectors, including assistance on capacity building; promote cultural co-creation between third countries, including by fostering cultural exchanges and residences;

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(g a) utilize and expand cultural heritage protection component in conflicts and crises as a factor contributing to the development of peace, reconciliation and multual understanding and intercultural dialogue in conflict and postconflict areas;

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(g a) strengthen the EU’s engagement with all parts of society in the relevant country, in particular with civil society organisations;

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)

(g b) use the full potential of “education diplomacy” as a fundamental instrument within preventive diplomacy, particularly the EU’s Erasmus + programme; develop educational activities within this framework with third countries, including through Erasmus+; promote the adoption in third countries of students exchange and students visits to sites of historical memory with the aim of promoting intercultural dialogue;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)

(g b) develop and integrate gender- responsive conflict analysis that is sensitive to the local context and recognizes gender drivers and gendered impact of conflict into all planning assumptions in order to strengthen preventative efforts and mitigate risks of relapse to conflict;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)

(g b) keep track of regional fragmentation and draft regional conflict analyses, with the aim of assessing and preventing transnational threats, inter- state tensions, as well as actual or potential spill-overs;

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)

(g c) step up efforts in fighting disinformation, misinformation and foreign interference operations from malicious actors seeking to foment conflicts and polarize communities, which can lead to the destabilisation of entire regions;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point h

(h) ensure that the EU’s conflict Early Warning System is sufficiently proactive and based on forward-looking and robust analysis of risk factors that frequently correlate with the outburst of violence, as well as management tools that identify, assess and help to prioritise situations at risk of violent conflict;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a changing geopolitical context stemming from emerging powers confronting traditional players, attacks on the multilateral system, emerging technologies, climate change, food security issues and illegal migration are among the factors contributing to the spread of conflicts around the world; especially considering Russian's illegal war of aggression against Ukraineand the increasing security challenges at a global level and the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel;

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point h

(h) ensure that the EU’s conflict Early Warning System is sufficiently proactive, provided with the necessary resources and based on forward-looking and robust analysis of risk factors;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point h

(h) ensure that the EU’s conflict Early Warning System is sufficiently proactive and based on forward-looking, comprehensive and robust analysis of risk factors;

Amendment 132 #

(i) closely and systematically involve the EU delegations in countries and regions at risk of conflict or dealing with frozen conflict in monitoring the situation on the ground and contributing to the EU conflict Early Warning System;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point i

(i) closely involve the EU delegations in countries and regions at risk of conflict or dealing with frozen and unresolved conflict in monitoring the situation on the ground and contributing to the EU conflict Early Warning System;

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point i

(i) closely involve the EU delegations in countries and regions at risk of conflict or dealing with frozen conflict in monitoring the situation on the ground and regularly contributing to the EU conflict Early Warning System;

Amendment 135 #

Nikos PAPANDREOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point i a (new)

(i a) improve the EU's mediation capacities by promoting political missions, fact-finding, inquiries and investigations;

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point j

(j) assess the results achieved by the EU conflict Early Warning System and propose adjustments to make it more effective so it can indentify structural risk factors and enable policy makers to develop timely strategic responses to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for conflict prevention;

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point j a (new)

(j a) ensure that this mechanism collaborates closely with the EU INTCEN, the EEAS Crisis Response Center and the SatCen due to the need of a pertinent flow of information in this regard; strengthen the EU INTCEN and the EEAS Crisis Response Centre by enhancing its staff and financial resources, as well as capabilities;

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point j a (new)

(j a) establish close cooperation with relevant UN offices and agencies and other international actors on the ground to pool information in the context of early warning efforts;

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point j a (new)

(j a) improve constantly the security protocols of the services working on intelligence and/or with sensible information;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas a changing geopolitical context stemming from emerging powers confronting traditional players, attacks on the multilateral system, ~~emerging technologies~~democracy and rule-based order, emerging technologies and cyber threats, malign third party interference, climate change, food security issues and migration are among the factors contributing to the spread of conflicts and instability around the world;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 – point j b (new)

(j b) include women’s participation and gender-responsive indicators in all early- warning processes, conflict prevention and early-response efforts;

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 3

Role of special representatives and special envoys in preventive diplomacy, their accountability and overview of their results in conflict resolution process

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) consider cultural and historical background when appointing special representatives and envoys in order to avoid sparking controversy in conflict regions should the appointment come from a Member State with historical ties to the region concerned; reiterates the crucial importance that these representatives are properly familiarised and trained for the area they will assess;

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) consider cultural and historical background when appointing special representatives and envoys in order to avoid sparking controversy in conflict regions ~~should the appointment come from a Member State with historical ties to the region concerned~~;

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) consider local, cultural and historical background when appointing special representatives and envoys in order to avoid sparking controversy in conflict regions should the appointment come from a Member State with ~~historical~~ ties to the region concerned that could threaten their perception as honest broker;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(k a) ensure gender equality among special representatives and special envoys in line with policy framework on gender equality, notably the Gender Action Plan III (GAP III) that, together with the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025;

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) thoroughly assess what initiatives EU special representatives and envoys have undertaken and how they are contributing to preventive diplomacy, as well as conflict resolution process or implementation of EU-brokered ceasefire agreements, where relevant;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) thoroughly assess what initiatives EU special representatives and envoys have undertaken and how they are contributing to preventive diplomacy, conflict resolution process and mediation of implementation of the EU-brokered ceasefire agreements;

Amendment 148 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) thoroughly assess, including scrutiny in the European Parliament, what initiatives EU special representatives and envoys have undertaken, what are their results and how they are contributing to preventive diplomacy;

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m

(m) provide regular and thorough assessments on the accountability of the EU special representatives and envoys pursuant to their mandates and overviewing the initiatives they have undertaken in the conflict resolution processes as well as mediation of implementation of the EU-brokered ceasefire agreements;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m

(m) provide regular and thorough assessments on the accountability of the EU special representatives and envoys and overviewing the initiatives they have undertaken and results that they have achived;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) improve the transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of the work of the EU special representatives and envoys by providing Parliament with regular and detailed reports on their activities and achievements; promote closer relations between EU special representatives and envoys and the Parliament, in light of the inter-parliamentary diplomatic efforts;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

Amendment 153 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) improve the transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of the work of the EU special representatives and envoys by providing European Parliament with regular and detailed reports on their activities and achievements;

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o

(o) ensure that the appointment of EU special representatives, special envoys and ambassadors can only be confirmed after a positive assessment by European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs;

Amendment 155 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 4

Lessons learnt from EU-mediated conflict resolution and frozen conflicts and EU- brokered ceasefire agreements, as well as frozen and unresolved conflicts

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p

(p) ~~draw on~~conduct a study into the lessons learnt from the EU’s missed opportunities for preventive diplomacy and its achievements in ~~Africa~~for example Africa, including Western Sahara and Mali, the Western Balkans, Nagorno-Karabakh, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Middle East, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine;

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p

(p) draw on the lessons learnt from the EU’s missed opportunities for preventive diplomacy and its achievements in the processes of peaceful conflict resolution in Africa, the Western Balkans, Nagorno- Karabakh, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine;

Amendment 158 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p

(p) draw on the lessons learnt from the EU’s prior actions, missed opportunities for preventive diplomacy and its achievements in Africa, the Western Balkans, South Caucasus especially Nagorno-Karabakh, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, West Bank and Gaza Strip and Ukraine;

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p

(p) draw on the lessons learnt from the EU’s missed opportunities for preventive diplomacy and its achievements in Africa, the Western Balkans, Nagorno-Karabakh, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan ~~and Ukra~~, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

A a. whereas the UN defines “preventive diplomacy” as diplomatic action taken to prevent disputes from escalating into conflicts and to limit the spread of conflicts when they occur;

Amendment 160 #

Loucas FOURLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

(p a) ensure that the EU assumes a more active role in supporting all stages of the UN-led process on the Cyprus problem, with all appropriate means at its disposal including through the appointment of an EU Envoy, with a view to reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem, within the UN framework, in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and in line with the principles on which the EU is founded and the acquis;

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q

(q) prevent, in the future, the possible negative consequences of the premature suspension of EU missions in conflict regions, ~~such as~~as well the con~~e in Mali, which left a vacuum in the country’s security that was filled by the Wagner Group~~tinuation of highly ineffective missions or those which have the potential to have negative political and security effects;

Amendment 162 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

(q a) expand the preventive diplomacy toolbox of the EU's civilian and military missions and operations as well as their capacity and staff training in order to anticipate and react more quickly to developing situation on the ground;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

(q a) draw on the lessons learnt from the lack of progress in implementation of the EU-brokered ceasefire agreements, including the EU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement between Russia and Georgia;

Amendment 164 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

(q a) stresses the need for the EU to have an active role wherever there are breaches of international humanitarian law;

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) ensure a coordinated approach between the EU and its Member States in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, as opposed to what occurred in Afghanistan where they were working in parallel in different regions;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

(r a) acknowledge strategic importance of the peaceful resolution of Russia- Georgia conflict for EU’s security, enhance EU’s engagement and take decisive steps to achieve progress in peaceful conflict resolution through EU’s important instruments; develop further implementing measures to ensure that Russia fulfils its obligations under the EU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, in particular to withdraw its occupation forces from Georgia’s territory, to allow deployment of international security mechanisms in Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, cease blocking the EU Monitoring Mission’s access to the occupeid territories of Georgia, and to ensure safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees to their homes;

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) enhance the EU’s ability to rigorously and continuously analyse the political and security situation in crisis regions and adapt the EU’s response to shifting realities on the ground; recalls that any efforts on the ground must be complementary to diplomatic efforts between governments, representatives and other relevant actors on a state-level;

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) enhance the EU’s ability to rigorously and continuously analyse the political and security situation in crisis regions and adapt the EU’s response to shifting realities on the ground, including by ensuring there is a responsible focal point for conflict analysis in every EU Delegation;

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) enhance the EU’s ability to rigorously and continuously analyse and predict the political and security situation in crisis regions and adapt the EU’s response to shifting realities on the ground;

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

A a. whereas frozen conflicts fuel and normalize nationalist narratives and sentiments and perpetuate the rise of far right

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t

(t) assess what was lacking in the EU’s preventive diplomacy efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to avert the increasing tensions due to ~~electoral law issues,~~ recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist acts, which are undermining the Dayton Peace Agreement; adopt a new, innovative and balanced approach vis-à-vis BiH, particularly in view of the fragile security situation in the country; take the lead to ensure the swift and full compliance of the judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, in line with EU standards and BiH's EU accession path; ensure that neighbouring countries, including EU Member States, do not interfere in BiH's internal affairs;

Amendment 171 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t

(t) assess what whas been lacking in the EU’'s preventive diplomacy efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina ~~in order to avert the increa~~to avert rising tensions due to electoral law issues, recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist acts, which ~~are~~ undermin~~ing~~e its European path and the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement that created the current institutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was the basis of peace;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

(t a) extend the mission EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina and strengthen its conflict prevention toolbox; note that it is most successfull EU peacekeeping and peacebuilding mission to date that has maintained stability in the region and contributed to a safe and secure environment in the country;

Amendment 173 #

(u) set up a mechanism to verify and to ensure the implementation of all agreements reached between Serbia and Kosovo so far and to report to Parliament periodically in order to ensure that further tensions are averted and to provide more effective mediation ~~between the parties~~and facilitation efforts between the parties, including by allocating more resources to the Belgrade-Pristina EU-facilitated dialogue and making the dialogue process more citizen-oriented, with the goal of overcoming the current stalemate;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v

(v) aim to come up with lessons learnt from failed preventive diplomacy efforts ~~in Nagorno-Karabakh~~between Armenia and Azerbaijan in order to avoid future escalations like the one that occurred on 19 September 2023 in Nagorno-Karabakh and situations similar to the one during and after the 2020 war when ~~the EU’s passive stance gave other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Türkiye, the opportunity to continue exerting their influence in the region;~~ , after the OSCE international dialogue framework had failed, the EU’s passive stance was insufficient to prevent the return to violent conflict and left the EU less impactful than other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Türkiye, who also continue exerting their influence in the region; prepare and communicate a set of credible measures to deter any attempts by Azerbaijan to illegally occupy parts of Armenia with the aim of cutting a land bridge to its exclave of Nakhchivan; respond to the instability in the wider South Caucasus region and strengthen the EU's diplomatic efforts in the context of the Geneva International Discussions and otherwise with the aim to ensure that Russia fulfils its obligations under the EU-brokered ceasefire agreement of August 12, 2008, in particular to withdraw its occupying forces from the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia;

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v

(v) aim to come up with lessons learnt from failed preventive diplomacy efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh in order to avoid future escalations like the one that occurred on 19 September 2023 and situations similar to the one during and after the 2020 war when the EU’s passive stance gave other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Türkiye, the opportunity to continue exerting their influence in the region; underlines the need to support Armenia in its effort to strengthen its democratic institutions despite the many challenges the country is confronted with; calls on the Commission and the HR/VP to increase their efforts for ensuring deterrence in the region by publicly state and make clear that the Baku regime would face severe consequences in terms of sanctions in case it decides to mount a full scale military attack against the sovreign territory of Armenia;

Amendment 176 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v

(v) aim to come up with lessons learnt from failed preventive ~~diplomacy efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh in order to avoid future escalations like the one that occurred~~mediation that resulted in the Azerbaijan’s violent seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September 2023, and situations similar to the one during and after the 2020 war when the EU’s passive stance gave other regional actors, such as Russia, Iran and Türkiye, the opportunity to continue exerting their influence in the region;

Amendment 178 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) aim to come up with lessons learnt from failed preventive diplomacy efforts in Palestine; states that if the EU wants to have a more effective role in the international arena it must be seen as a mediator and honest broker, hence it must uphold international law; stresses that the EU has lost it swindling geopolitical capital when Ursula Von Der Leyen touched down in Tel-Aviv and openly declared that the EU sided with Israel; stresses that the EU has lost a major political opportunity by not proposing a cease-fire;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) ensure that its external sectoral policies, notably trade and energy, contribute rather than undermine international efforts for peace mediation and conflict prevention; consider in this respect, the negative impact of EU trade, aviation and fisheries agreements in relation to Western Sahara with the occupying power Morocco which were struck down by the EU Court of Justice as contrary to international and European law and which ran against UN peace efforts, as a counterexample to avoid;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)

A b. whereas preventive diplomacy in the EU encompasses political and financial support for the multilateral system, trade, development, humanitarian assistance, human rights, focusing on identifying opportunities to address the causes of conflict and creating spaces for dialogue, often in partnership with international and regional organizations as well as concerned parties;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) ensure that the EU assumes a more active role in supporting all stages of the UN-led process on the Cyprus problem, with all appropriate means at its disposal including through the appointment of an EU Envoy, with a view to reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem, within the UN framework, in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and in line with the principles on which the EU is founded and the acquis;

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) promote the EU's participation in mediation, peacebuilding and conflict resolution such as in Colombia’s Peace Process, where the Union’s support focused on addressing the root causes of the conflict, including inequalities and human rights violations, through reconciliation efforts, economic territorial development through rural integration and multi-level political dialogue;

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) prioritise quiet diplomacy as the tool of choice when undertaking prevention initiatives, overcome the early warning-early action gap, increase effectiveness of cooperation with other international partners and improve intra- EU coordination, including on civil- military matters and increase local ownership of EU initiatives;

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)

(v b) calls on the HR/VP and the European Member States to address the root causes of the long-standing Israeli- Palestinian conflict and in coordination with its partners in the region and the international community intensify efforts for the negotiated two-state solution, in the internationally shared understanding that this offers the best chance for a viable peace settlement, with the aim of ending the recurring violence and enabling people on the Israeli and Palestinian sides to live in security, freedom, dignity and with equal rights;

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)

(v b) draw from EU’s experience and third countries best practices on cross border cooperation as a highly useful instrument for sustainable peacebuilding and conflict resolution between neighbours, especially after the stabilization of conflicts;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v b (new)

(v b) develop an EU Agenda/Compact/Guidelines for Peace and Diplomacy under the auspices of the HR/VP;

Amendment 186 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v c (new)

(v c) designate Peace and Conflict Advisors, who will co-ordinate the work of the political, press, and information and co-operation sections of the Delegations;

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v d (new)

(v d) create a Council Working Party on prevention and mediation, to discuss the prioritisation of opportunities for preventive engagement, as well as resulting analysis, follow-up, and monitoring;

Amendment 188 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v e (new)

(v e) propose an institutional upgrade through a new Peace and Prevention Hub that acts as a single-entry point for matters of prevention within the EEAS, enhanced regional co-operation, and increased capacity to engage on topics of conflict, peace, prevention, and diplomacy;

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 5 a (new)

Preventive diplomacy and vulnerable or at-risk groups (ab a) recognise the specific vulnerabilities in conflict situations of at- risk groups including women, children, people with disabilities, people in jail - in particular political prisoners - human rights defenders, journalists, LGBTI people; (ab b) ensure that the EU’s preventive diplomatic efforts are sufficiently sensitised to these vulnerabilities and address the particular concerns and needs of at-risk groups; (ab c ) recognise the specific vulnerabilities in conflict situations faced by NGOs on the ground, especially the ones working with population at risks and on sexual and reproductive rights;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)

A c. whereas emerging powers are confronting traditional players and together with new technologies and further globalisation are leading to increased international competition, together with climate change, food security and migration causes rising tensions and leads to conflicts across the world which are also challenging the EU;

Amendment 190 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 5 a (new)

review the existing relations of EU with countries that have responsibilites or contribute to the creation of frozen conflicts and base future relations on the conditions that these have a positive role in resolving these conflicts;

Amendment 191 #

(w) strengthen partnerships and coordination with international, regional and sub-regional actors, such as the UN, the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE), the African Union ~~and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations~~, African regional organisations (such as ECOWAS) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); notes that a closer partnership with the UN and its bodies, notably the Peacebuilding Commission can lead to strengthened coordination in conflict prevention globally;

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) strengthen partnerships and coordination with international, regional and sub-regional actors, such as the UN, the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE)~~, the African Union~~ and its Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the African Union, the Organization of American States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations;

Amendment 193 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) strengthen partnerships and coordination on preventive diplomacy with international, regional and sub-regional actors, such as the UN, the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE), the African Union, the Organization of American States, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations;

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

Amendment 195 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

(w a) reiterates that the EU-UN partnership should use existing resolutions and lessons learned for conflict prevention and work together to create new policies through regular consultations and exchanges of practices; emphasies the vital role that this coordination can play for conflict prevention strategies;

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w b (new)

(w b) welcome UN's New Agenda for Peace and the Peacebuilding Commission's role and actions in human rights protection and peace building efforts; proposes to coordinate national conflict prevention strategies with EEAS and their presentation on PBC's agenda as well as stronger collaboration with the UN; notes that these exchanges and better partnership with international and regional financial institutions could attribute significantly to conflict prevention in the areas of EU interest, as well as through smaller preventive missions that could assess instabilities after civilian missions withdraw from conflict affected countries or countries with a potential risk of conflict with a mission to remove factors that threaten security and safety;

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x

(x) ensure a coordinated and dynamic approach to early warning, conflict prevention and mediation between the EU and other international organisations, such as the UN and the OSCE; assure that EU Delegations constantly liase with UN field mechanisms such as the UN Resident Coordinator on the ground when pertinent;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x

(x) ensure a coordinated and dynamic approach to early warning, conflict prevention and mediation between the EU and other international organisations, such as the UN, the Peacebuilding Commission, Council of Europe, OECD and the OSCE;

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x

(x) ensure a coordinated ~~and dynamic~~,dynamic and multilateral approach to early warning, conflict prevention and mediation between the EU and other international organisations, such as the UN and the OSCE;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)

– having regard to Council Conclusions on EU Peace Mediation (2020),

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the multilateral, rules- based order is being ~~reshap~~challenged and some former alliances are beginning to re- emerge; whereas autocratic actors challenge the universality of human rights and undermine democratic standards worldwide; whereas a world of healthy democracies, understood as a world of strong democratic systems, is a safer world, as they count with significant check and balances that prevent the unpredictability of autocracies;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

(y) pursue structured information exchanges, joint horizon scanning, strategic foresight and gender-responsive conflict analyses to ensure alignment between the EU and its partners within and outside of the European Union; notes that these actions could potentially bring the EU closer to become a leading actor in conflict prevention and resolution around the world;

Amendment 201 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) empower national actors in Members States and like-minded partners to serve as key players in effective prevention and as peace actors by using their historical relationships and individuals of distinguished record to mitigate the possible crises;

Amendment 202 #

(z) ~~empower national actors to serve as key players in effective prevention~~recognise the role of and empower an inclusive variety of national actors as well as civil society and other non- governmental actors, as key players in effective prevention and mediation, including women and youth;

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) empower national actors, including civil society representatives, to serve as key players in effective prevention and mediation;

Amendment 204 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) empower ~~nation~~relevant regional, national and local actors to serve as key players in effective prevention;

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) empower national actors to serve as key players in effective prevention and resolution;

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) use diplomatic means and cooperate with multilateral platforms for peace to strengthen anticipatory relationships before conflicts arise, especially the UN's Peacebuilding Commision and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), OECD's International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (IDPS) and OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) use diplomatic means and multilateral platforms for peace to strengthen and consolidate anticipatory relationships before conflicts arise;

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)

(aa a) call on the EC and EEAS to further enhance EU's visibility in other third and partner countries and strengthen their efforts in implementing EU's strategy for international cultural relations that can demonstrate EU’s added value and advance cooperation and relations with those countries and international partners;

Amendment 209 #

Vladimír BILČÍK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)

(aa a) reinforce cooperation with like- minded partners, such as NATO, on countering disinformation, hybrid threats and foreign interference coming from third countries, which represents an essential part of preventive diplomacy;

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the multilateral, rules- based order is ~~being reshaped and some former alliances are beginning to re- emerg~~currently under threat and being reshaped in the volatile geopolitical situation; whereas some former alliances based on common interest to disrupt this system are beginning to re-emerge; whereas Russia's unilateral actions had a significant impact on the formation of alliances and the establishment of its sphere of influence;

Amendment 210 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab

(ab) ensure that the EU that is the single largest contributor to the UN system takes leading positions at the UN, in proportion to the size of its contributions to the organisation, which cover 30 % of the its costs and 33 % of the expenses for UN peace-keeping missions;

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)

(ab a) use the EU’s representation at the UN Headquarters in New York, Vienna, Geneva and Nairobi to actively engage with other UN Member States to promote and protect the diplomatic rules-based international order founded on the UN Charter along with a well-functioning, reformed multilateral system with an inclusive and effective UN at its core;

Amendment 212 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)

(ab a) guarantee that EU Delegations count with a focal point on conflict prevention and peace building; ensure that EU Delegations, and particularly the abovementioned focal points, provide constant ground information to the EU conflict Early Warning System, the EU INTCEN and the EEAS Crisis Response Center;

Amendment 213 #

Nikos PAPANDREOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)

(ab a) promoting dialogue between actors from different levels of society, including civil society, to foster exchange and boost effective prevention;

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 6

~~From strategic autonomy to~~Enhancing the EU's preventive diplomacy toolbox

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac

(ac) enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy in order to increase its standing and geopolitical leverage in conflict prevention and strengthen the EU’s role as a more pro-active and resilient actor in the international order;

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac

(ac) enhance the EU’s ~~strategic autonomy~~capacity to act for situations where there are no partners in order to increase its standing and geopolitical leverage in conflict prevention;

Amendment 217 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac

(ac) enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy in order to increase its standing and geopolitical leverage in conflict prevention and resolution;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)

(ac a) stresses that EU autonomy means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labour between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; reaffirms that in order to do this, it must build a new strategy overcoming Atlantist visions of our common interest and our allies;

Amendment 219 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)

(ac a) triple funds available for conflict prevention within the NDICI thematic programme for the period until 2027 and double relevant administrative capacities (ISP.2) as this would reflect the profound changes to the security environment, in particular since February 2022;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the multilateral, rules- based order is being ~~reshaped and some former alliances are beginning to re- emerge~~challenged, which makes it imperative that the EU responds to international conflict situations based on its proclaimed values of human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, rule of law, and human dignity in order not to further weaken support of multilateralism;

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)

(ac a) recall that conflict prevention cannot be instrumentalized for security and geopolitical purposes thus risking counterproductive peace and security repercussions in the long-term;

Amendment 221 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) strengthen the EU’s ability to speak with one voice and to act as a truly global player in response to crises, while retaining unanimity for decisions on foreign and defence matters;

Amendment 222 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad

(ad) strengthen the EU’s ability to speak with one voice and to act as a truly global player in response to crises by implementing the necessary reforms to the decision-making processes;

Amendment 223 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ad a (new)

(ad a) recognise the role of EU climate diplomacy in achieving the EU’s ambition for preventive diplomacy; invest more in supporting communities globally that are on the front lines of the climate emergency and prepare for the now unavoidable increase in extreme weather events in order to mitigate the consequent increase in the pre-conditions for conflict and violence; address the role of climate related resource scarcity and natural disaster response in exacerbating conflict, and provide inclusive solutions to climate and resource-related insecurity; use the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), and in particular the inclusion of ‘Peace’ as a theme for the first time this year, as an opportunity to lead the international community in integrating and aligning diplomacy for peace and climate;

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae

~~(ae) work towards ensuring that the EU takes up a prominent leadership position in peacemaking and mediation around the world;~~deleted

Amendment 225 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae

(ae) work towards ensuring that the EU takes up a prominent leadership position in peacemaking and mediation around the world by fostering more resilient and enduring connections with other countries through its instruments and mechanisms, such as the Global Gateway;

Amendment 226 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae

(ae) work towards ensuring that the EU takes up a prominent leadership position in peace~~making and mediation~~keeping operations, peacemaking, mediation, conflict prevention and the strengthening of international security around the world;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae

(ae) work towards ensuring that the EU, solely at the request of all Member States, takes up a prominent leadership position in peacemaking and mediation around the world;

Amendment 228 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)

(ae a) reminds that greater focus in protecting and preserving cultural heritage after conflicts and crises can help to protect identities, develop mutual understanding and create foundations for sustainable recovery, reconciliation and lasting peace in post-conflict environments; notes that these practices can lay foundations for succesful preventive diplomacy actions;

Amendment 229 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)

(ae a) engage with the Commission, the Council and Parliament with the aim of strengthening the EEAS financial and staff resources, both at its HQ and EU Delegations, in order for the Service to be able to reinforce its preventive diplomacy capabilities, among others, and be better prepared to tackle current and emerging global challenges and conflicts;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the multilateral~~, rules- base~~ order, based on the rules put in place after the Second Wor~~der~~ld War, is being reshaped ~~and some former alliances are beginning to re- emerge~~, with the emergence of new economic and political centres;

Amendment 230 #

Vladimír BILČÍK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)

(ae a) deploy the Jean Monnet Dialogue, the Inter-parliamentary Dialogue (IPD) and the Parliamentary Dialogue Process (PDP), which can contribute to building democratic parliamentary culture and preventing conflict in the accession countries, especially in de-escalation of Serbia-Kosovo relations;

Amendment 231 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae b (new)

(ae b) insist on the budgetary increase for CFSP actions and other appropriate conflict and crisis response instruments in order to fully match EU’s activities and capabilities with current challenges and conflicts worldwide;

Amendment 232 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae c (new)

(ae c) develop a comprehensive EU strategy for preventive diplomacy that includes long-term commitment actions and initiatives for third countries in conflicts; foster the development of multi- tier governance structures for third countries in conflict, as well as their integration within regional organizations and structures, contributing to removing triggers of violence or escalation of conflict and to their sustainable solution; take stock, in this regard, on best practices worldwide and support domestic prevention actors and mechanisms by providing the necessary political, technical and financial support;

Amendment 233 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af

(af) ~~adopt an i~~strengthen and update the EU’s 2018 Integrated aApproach to External Conflicts and Crises with a special attention to conflict prevention that combines humanitarian, development, peacebuilding and security assistance and diplomatic engagement, fully addressing all aspects of the conflict, including in partnership with local and international partners ~~if necessary~~;

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af

(af) adopt an integrated approach to conflict prevention that combines human rights promotion and protection, humanitarian, development, peacebuilding ~~and~~, security assistance, sanctions and diplomatic engagement, fully addressing all aspects of the conflict, including in partnership with local and international partners if necessary;

Amendment 235 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af

(af) adopt an integrated approach to conflict prevention and conflict resolution that combines humanitarian, development, peacebuilding and security assistance and diplomatic engagement, fully addressing all aspects of the conflict, including in partnership with local and international partners if necessary;

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)

(af a) stresses on the need to to establish a European Civil Peace Corps that brings together the expertise of institutional and non institutional actors in what concerns conflict prevention, peaceful conflict resolution and reconciliation with a view to making EU civilian crisis mangament more credible, coherent, effective, flexible and visible;

Amendment 237 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)

(af a) consider the use, notwithstanding the political dimension and solutions to conflicts, of litigation through an international court or tribunal, such as the ICC or the ITLOS, as a method of preventive diplomacy;

Amendment 238 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ag

(ag) step up its public diplomacy and communication efforts in order to ensure that the EU is seen as a key stakeholder in preventive diplomacy, including the prevention of conflicts dimension of its missions and operations, and that its actions and success stories are not undermined by false narratives spread or claimed by other global powers present in conflict regions; allocate the necessary resources to the EEAS, and particularly the Strategic Communication and Foresight division of the EEAS;

Amendment 239 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ag

(ag) step up visibility efforts and communication ~~effort~~campaigns in order to ensure that the EU is seen as a global peace actor and a key stakeholder in preventive diplomacy, peacebuilding and conflict prevention and that its actions and success stories are visible and not undermined by false narratives spread or claimed by other global powers present in conflict regions;

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the multilateral, rules- based order is being ~~reshaped and some former alliances are beginning to re- emerge~~challenged;

Amendment 240 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ag

(ag) step up communication efforts in order to ensure that the EU is seen as a key stakeholder in preventive diplomacy and that its actions and success stories are not undermined by false narratives spread or claimed by other global ~~powe~~actors present in conflict regions;

Amendment 241 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ag

(ag) step up communication efforts in order to ensure that the EU ~~is seen as a key stakeholder~~’s efforts in preventive diplomacy may be visible and that its actions and success stories are not undermined by false narratives spread or claimed by other global powers present in conflict regions;

Amendment 242 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ag b (new)

(ag b) continue to professionalize preventive diplomacy by ensuring that preventive diplomacy is part of the training programme of the permanent structure of the European Parliament’s pilot project on the creation of the European Diplomatic Academy;

Amendment 243 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ah

(ah) build on existing well-functioning cooperation mechanisms in the EU, such as the Civil Protection Mechanism and CSDP missions and operations, in order to make use of the Member States’ expertise and avoid the duplication of efforts and resources; believes that EU Member States should be more involved in the identification of prevention priorities and options for action, which should lead to improved sharing and coordination among them;

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the multilateral, rules- based order ihas be~~ing reshaped and some former alliances are beginning to re- emerge~~en steadily eroded;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

B a. whereas the main conflicts comes from state and non-state actors are using hybrid strategies, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns and direct interference in elections and political processes, economic coercion and the instrumentalisation of irregular migration flows.

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

B a. whereas the EU needs to step up its preventive tools and acknowledge the vital role it has in preserving peace, stability and security both within the EU and outside its borders;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

B a. whereas it us urgent in the interest and for the advancement of democracy, human rights, rule of law to uphold and defend multilateralism and a rules-based international order;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)

B b. whereas the strategic autonomy of the EU is a only geopolitical measure that will make the EU a respected international player;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to the Joint Staff Working Document (September 2023) on the Updated toolset for EU Conflict Analysis and Conflict Early Warning,

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas although the EU is the biggest international aid donor, it has not achieved the same impact in the public- diplomacy sphere and should therefore improve its visibility in the area of preventive diplomacy around the world; whereas the EU has acknowledged that its international cooperation has been financing directly or indirectly projects to criminal or terrorists organizations; whereas the EU needs to urgently conduct a thorough evaluation of the Instrument’s financing international cooperation and immediately suspend the aid to state or non-state actors condemned for violating human rights or not cooperating in the fight against illegal migration;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas although the EU is the biggest international aid donor, in the world providing help to overcome poverty and advance global development; whereas it has not achieved the same impact in the public- diplomacy sphere and should therefore improve its ambition and visibility in the area of preventive diplomacy around the world primarily by communicating its achievements and success in the diplomatic activities undertaken so far, as well as in results of financial support;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

C a. whereas the EU's approach to preventive diplomacy is aimed at preserving peace, preventing conflicts, and strengthening international security, involving multi-dimensional, multi-level, and multi-actor actions, at the same time addressing various aspects and stages of conflicts, and facilitating spaces for dialogue;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas the Council has appointed nine EU special representatives for different conflict regions to act as mediators and peace facilitators, but their initiatives and the effects of their actions are not visible; whereas it is important that EUSRs have a broad, flexible mandate, capable of adapting to evolving geopolitical circumstances in order to promote the EU's policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an active role in preventive diplomacy efforts;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas the Council has appointed nine EU special representatives for different ~~conflict regions to~~unstable and conflict affected regions, some of them acting as mediators and peace facilitators to prevent disputes from escalating and limit the spread of conflict when they occur, but their initiatives and the effects of their actions are not always sufficiently visible;

Amendment 35 #

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

D a. whereas the EU has always been trying to facilitate direct talks and reduce the risk of escalation in different regions of the world, offering support for peace processes, peacebuilding initiatives, and regional early warning systems in a complex geopolitical context;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the EU still does not have the necessary confidence and tools to initiate mediation in areas of strategic importance; whereas this could lead to a rise of anti-European narratives in EU's immediate neighbourhood and third countries;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the EU still does not have the necessary ~~confidence~~resources or is not considered unbiased by one or more of the warring parties in order to initiate mediation in areas of strategic importance;

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the EU still does not have the necessary ~~confidence to initiate mediation~~means to develop its full mediation potential in areas of strategic importance;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to the Integrated Approach to External Conflicts and Crises as adopted by the Council on 22 January 2018,

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the EU ~~still does not have the necessary confidence to initiate~~ has proven itself incapable as a geopolitical actor to mediat~~ion~~e in areas of strategic importance;

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the EU ~~still~~ does not have the necessary confidence to initiate mediation in areas of strategic importance;

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the EU still does not have the ~~necessary confidence~~legitimacy to initiate mediation in areas of strategic importance;

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

E a. whereas the EU remains dependent and in the shadow of the United States of America as a geopolitical actor;

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)

E b. whereas the EU must proceed with the development of a fully-fledged strategic autonomy that clearly demarcates that the EU has its own interests and will not subordinate to third- state actors;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine highlights the need for stronger and more ambitious, credible, strategic and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuates the necessity of the EU autonomously setting its own strategic objectives and developing and using the capabilities needed to pursue them;deleted

Amendment 46 #

F. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, and against Georgia in August 2008 and the ongoing illegal occupation of Georgia’s indivisible regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, highlights the need for stronger and more ambitious, credible, strategic and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuates the necessity of the EU autonomously setting its own strategic objectives and developing and using the capabilities needed to pursue them; whereas the EU should commit all the necessary financial resources to tackle the rapidly increasing geopolitical challenges;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and its consequences around the world highlights the need for stronger and more ambitious, credible, strategic, tangible and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuates the necessity of the EU autonomously setting its own strategic objectives and developing and using ~~the~~its capabilities needed to pursue them in order to avoid repeating prior mistakes and learn from them for the future challenges;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas the Russian illegal and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine highlights the need for stronger and more ambitious, credible, strategic and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuates the necessity of the EU autonomously setting its own strategic objectives and developing and using the capabilities needed to pursue them;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas security in the Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans is greatly threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as Russia’s ongoing occupation and de-facto annexation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, and the possibility of this aggression spilling over into neighbouring countries; whereas the destabilisation of our immediate neighbourhood threatens the stability, peace and security of the EU; whereas the EU needs to increase effectiveness of the EU’s security and defence policy, in particular in the Eastern Partnership countries;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to its recommendation on the Establishment of a European Civil Peace Corps of February 1999,

Amendment 50 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas security in the Eastern Neighbourhood ~~and~~, the Western Balkans and Sahel, West Africa and Horn of Africa region is greatly threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its hybrid malign actions and the possibility of this aggression spilling over into neighbouring countries; whereas the destabilisation of our immediate neighbourhood threatens the stability, peace and security of the EUuropean external borders and thus of the EU and its Member States;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

G a. whereas the situation in South Caucasus is becoming increasingly volatile; whereas in September 2023 Azerbaijan has taken control of the Nagorno-Karabakh by military means; whereas, as a result of the actions undertaken by Baku, 120.000 ethnic Armenians residing in the region have been forcedly displaced; whereas the EU's approach to the long-lasting conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has been marked by relucìtancy and failed to prevent the complete Azeri occupation of the region;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

G a. whereas the impunity which followed the 2008 full-scale military invasion of Georgia by RF is one of the factors leading to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as stated in the European Parliament resolution of 18 January 2023 on the implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2022;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is a wake-up call for the EU, as it presents an immediate threat to the European and global security order and to the security of the EU and, its Member States, its candidates and potential candidates; whereas Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has galvanised the momentum towards achieving a geopolitical redefinition of the EU’s foreign policy, including a reconsideration of its preventive diplomacy toolbox, and triggered public calls for the EU to act in a consistent manner in response to international conflicts;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is a wake-up call for the EU, as it presents an immediate threat to the European and global security order and to the security of the EU and its Member States; whereas the EU’s number one priority on its overall external policy must be supporting Ukraine to secure its victory; whereas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has galvanised the momentum towards achieving a geopolitical redefinition of the EU’s foreign policy, including a reconsideration of its preventive diplomacy toolbox;

Amendment 55 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is a wake-up call for the EU, as it presents an immediate threat to the European and global security order and to the security of the EU and its Member States; whereas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its consequences around the globe has galvanised the momentum towards achieving a geopolitical redefinition of the EU’s foreign policy, including a reconsideration of its response mechanisms, including the preventive diplomacy toolbox;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is a wake-up call for the EU, as it presents an immediate threat to the European and global security order and to the security of the EU and its Member States; whereas ~~Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has galvanised the momentum towards achieving a geopolitical redefinition of the EU’s foreign policy, including a re~~the European security order must be rebuilt, with the involvement of all strategic actors, in particular through new arms agreements aimed at reducing tensions and restoring consfide~~ration of its preventive diplomacy toolbox~~nce on the European continent;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

H a. whereas the sole reliance on political, diplomatic or military strategies proves often to be inadequate for conflcit prevention and there is a need for a comprehensive peace-building approach involving humanitarian aid, development cooperation, trade and foreign and security policies, restoration and maintainance of the internal legal order, the creation or re-creation of administrative structures, interethnic dialogue and other approaches to conflict settlement including by fighting impunity;

Amendment 58 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

H a. whereas preventive diplomacy is defined by the United Nations as diplomatic action taken to prevent disputes from escalating into conflicts and to limit the spread of conflicts when they occur;

Amendment 59 #

Nikos PAPANDREOU

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

H a. whereas the EU should actively pursue preventive diplomacy in regions of frozen conflict to prevent escalation and promote stabilisation;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)

– having regard to the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security of 31 October 2000,

Amendment 60 #

H b. whereas climate diplomacy frames climate change as an element of external action policy and highlights the need to integrate climate objectives and address climate risks at the highest diplomatic level and across all policy areas;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)

H c. whereas research shows that women and men experience, engage in and are affected by violent armed conflict differently and have a different understanding of peace 1a; _________________ 1a Gendered impacts of armed conflict and implications for the application of IHL, Humanitarian Law & Policy ICRC, June 30, 2022. https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and- policy/2022/06/30/gendered-impacts-of- armed-conflict-and-implications-for-the- application-of-ihl/

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the main obstacle to the EU’s global leadership in preventive diplomacy is the lack of will on the part of the Member States to step away from their individual interests in external relations in order to build joint capacity together;deleted

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the main obstacle to the EU’s global leadership in preventive diplomacy is the lack of will on the ~~part of the Member States to step away from their individual interests in external relations in order to build joint capacity together~~EU to fully develop and foster a geopolitical strategic autonomy;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the main obstacle to the EU’s global leadership in preventive diplomacy is the lack of will on the part of the Member States to step away from their ~~individual~~national, political or economic interests in external relations in order to build joint capacity together;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the ~~main obstacle to the EU’s global leadership in preventive diplomacy is the~~ lack of will on the part of the Member States to step away from their individual interests in external relations in order to build joint capacity together is one of the main obstacles to the EU’s global leadership in preventive diplomacy;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)

I a. whereas EU’s actions on preventive diplomacy must be primarily guided by an unwavering commitment to cooperation for democracy and development and trust-building measures between different parts;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)

I a. whereas the EU should continue moving forward towards fully developing its own, autonomous and permanent instruments in its External Action, CFSP and CSDP;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)

I a. whereas civilian crisis management is a fundamental component of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 23 October 2020 on Gender Equality in EU’s foreign and security policy (2019/2167(INI)),

Amendment 70 #

J. whereas coordination between the European External Action Service (EEAS), Parliament and the Member States needs to be reassessed ~~in order to deliver results and launch meaningful initiatives in preventive diplomacy~~and strengthened in order to build up joint capacities and modernize current approach to deliver tangible results and launch meaningful initiatives in preventive diplomacy, peacebuilding and peacemaking; whereas the EU needs to speak with a single voice and its action on the ground should be aligned with that of its Member States, in terms of early warning, conflict prevention and crisis management; whereas the conflict prevention is a common objective for all member states;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

J a. whereas EU’s credibility is a paramount requirement for the correct implementation of its preventive diplomacy actions as it reinforces trust towards the EU among different actors involved in a conflict; whereas, in this regard, is necessary to ensure the highest level of coordination and coherence in EU’s external action, particularly by ascertaining the HR/VP leading role as a bridge builder between the CFSP and EU external relations; whereas the Commission needs to strengthen its coordination with the EEAS, including in EU’s preventive diplomacy initiatives and actions, by guaranteeing full compliance of Article 3.2 and 9 of the EEAS Decision;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

J a. whereas, within the NDICI Global Europe instrument, there is a thematic programme on peace, stability and conflict prevention; whereas the Commission has published a Multi- Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) which allocates EUR 870.970.044 for the period of 2021-2027 to this thematic area of which only 13%-18% will be allocated to conflict prevention;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

J a. whereas EU's civilian and military operations have a mandate for conflict prevention, peacekeeping and crisis management, whereas their preventive toolbox capacity should be expanded and additional staff training should be provided;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

J b. whereas regretfully the EU has demonstrated in different occasions a lack of clarity in its external representation, clearly affecting its coherence and therefore its credibility worldwide; whereas it is necessary to clearly define the competences of the HR/VP, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council on the EU’s External Action and representation as the current regulatory framework is unclear concerning the competences of each institutional figure;

Amendment 75 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

J b. whereas emblematic and cultural heritage monuments in war affected areas contribute to peace building and reconciliation amongst communities;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

J b. whereas funding for conflict prevention and peacebuilding is globally at a 15-year low2a; _________________ 2a OECD DAC report of October 2023: https://www.oecd.org/dac/peace-official- development-assistance.pdf

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)

J c. whereas the implementation of the Women Peace and Security agenda represents an essential tool to confirm that a meaningful and equitable role in decision-making is secured for women of all ages during all stages of conflict prevention, peace-making, peacebuilding and post-conflict rehabilitation; whereas in the EU Strategic Compass Women, Peace and Security forms an integral part of the document;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J d (new)

J d. whereas supporting culture and clearly targeted resources for international cultural relations would greatly enhance EU's ability to fully develop and support the its intercultural relations with partners as a valuable component of the preventive diplomacy toolbox;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J e (new)

J e. whereas EU's cultural diplomacy and protection of cultural and historical heritage are important for coexistence, peace, democracy and sustainable development by promoting solidarity, tolerance and reconciliation through its delegations and actors on the ground;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 18 April 2023 on the implementation of civilian CSDP and other EU civilian security assistance (2022/2196(INI)),

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J f (new)

J f. whereas the return of the US to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is important for global cooperation on the transnational challenges, including preventive diplomacy efforts;

Amendment 81 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J g (new)

J g. whereas cooperation with Member States, institutions, transatlantic and international partners, EU candidate countries and other countries through exchanges of tools, information and practices can play a key role in upgrading and improving preventive diplomatic tools of the European Union;

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledge the strong link between EU internal and external security and reflect this when approaching conflict prevention and resolution; stresses the importance of protecting EU’s external borders and calls on the EU to finance border management measures, including physical barriers and other mobile or stationary infrastructures;

Amendment 83 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledges th~~e strong link between EU internal and external security and reflect this when approaching conflict prevention~~at there is a need to end the narrow interpretation of security as protection from third countries threats and to start the discussion from a concept which does not neglect factors such as environmental hazards, threat of diseases, hunger, social injustice, right wing disinformation and violence;

Amendment 84 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledge the strong link between EU internal and external security and reflect this when approaching conflict prevention; in this regard, underlines the need to fully exploit the possibilities offered by the Lisbon Treaty in strengthening existing coordination mechanisms;

Amendment 85 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledge the strong link between EU internal and external security and reflect this when approaching conflict prevention, including within the EU; acknowledge that mass immigration is responsible for an upsurge in violence wherever it takes place;

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledge the strong link between EU internal and external security and reflect this when approaching conflict prevention and that preventive diplomacy should happen both inside and outside of the EU;

Amendment 87 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledge the strong link between EU internal and external ~~security~~policy and security dimensions and reflect this when approaching conflict prevention;

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) highlights that respect for human rights and the safeguarding of civil liberties must be at the core of internal and external security policy;

Amendment 89 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt and regularly update the EU’s conflict prevention tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change, the rise of new technologies and food scarcity, while continually assessing emerging global challenges and effectively promoting peace, stability and security;

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)

– having regard to the Opinion on EU Climate Diplomacy of 6 October 2023,

Amendment 90 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt the EU’s conflict prevention tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change, environmental hazards, threat of diseases, hunger, social injustice, the rise of new technologies and food scarcity;

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt the EU’s conflict prevention tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change, the rise of new technologies, rising inequalities across the world and food scarcity;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt the EU’s conflict prevention tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change, the rise of new technologies, the global race for raw materials and food scarcity;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt the EU’s conflict prevention tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change, geopolitical instability, the rise of new technologies and food scarcity;

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt the EU’s conflict prevention tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change and consequent disasters, the rise of new technologies and food scarcity;

Amendment 95 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) adapt the EU’s conflict prevention and resolution tools to the changing nature of conflicts, including as a result of climate change, the rise of new technologies and food scarcity;

Amendment 96 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) Enhance their role and meaningful involvement in the processes of conflict prevention and resolution, as well as mediation of implementation of the EU-brokered ceasefire agreements, to ensure efficient functioning of the instruments applied by the EU and facilitate the tangible progress;

Amendment 97 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) adopt a human rights-based approach to all its preventive diplomacy efforts;

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) fully use the means at their disposal to prevent conflict, align the EU’s prevention tools with its political agenda and act as a ~~caretaker during global tragedies~~equidistant mediatior during crises around the globe; reminds that the EU is known for its legitimacy, credibility, impartiality, and inclusivity;

Amendment 99 #