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Draft report (2024/2080(INI)) 2024-11-08

Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024

Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Amendment 768

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

28. Recalls, in this context, the deep and comprehensive partnership the EU enjoys with Japan, which should serve as a role model for a fruitful bilateral partnership that allows effective policy-shaping in multilateral contexts; notes that the EU and Japan are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2024 and strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally in the 50 years to come; acknowledges the fundamental role of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) in their relationship at a time of geopolitical upheaval; encourages both sides to demonstrate the required political will to ratify the SPA, in particular the remaining EU Member States that have not yet done so;

28. Notes that the EU and Japan are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2024 and strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally in the 50 years to come;

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Amendment 769

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

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Amendment 770

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

28. Recalls, in this context, the Strategic Partnership the EU enjoys with Japan, which should serve as a role model for a fruitful bilateral partnership that allows effective policy-shaping in multilateral contexts; notes that the EU and Japan are celebrating 50 years establishment of their respective diplomatic missions in 2024 and strongly emphasises the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening this partnership bilaterally in the 50 years to come; acknowledges the fundamental role of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) in their relationship at a time of geopolitical upheaval;

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Amendment 771

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

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Amendment 772

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council; stresses that China plays a major role as an enabler of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; condemns, in the strongest terms, China’s supplies of materials to Russia, in the shape of microelectronics, semiconductors and other such products that Russia’s armed forces can make use of in their offensive; condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the oppression of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region; urges the European Union and its Member States to reduce their dependencies on China in all sectors;

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Amendment 773

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council; notes China's growing threats and destabilising actions towards its neighbours, and its attempts to undermine the EU's democratic societies, institutions and economic security; stressed the urgent need to continue the policy of de-risking and reducing the EU's dependence on China in key sectors;

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Amendment 774

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the rise of China remains a fact and requires a considered and astute response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a range of key issues;

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Amendment 775

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the China's envision to redefine the global order remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council; reminds the position of China as a partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival, particularly within the areas of digital transformation and climate transition;

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Amendment 776

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; without prejudice to furthering the EU’s stated objective of reducing risk in trade in certain sensitive materials as well as promoting the diversification of its imports, calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;

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Amendment 777

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; urges the EU to adopt a balanced approach toward China, highlighting the importance of engaging with China as a key global actor while protecting European values and economic stability; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;

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Amendment 778

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires EU Member States to present a united front against it; recognizes China's goal to play the role of a leading world power by 2049, as expressed by President Xi Jinping in his 2017 report to the 19th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress, to pose significant political, economic, security and technological dangers to the EU, as well as a threat to Western democratic values in the world; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China;

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Amendment 779

Eszter Lakos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 780

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that the challenges stemming from the rise of China as a global actor require a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement with China as a permanent member of the UN Security Council while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China through a recalibrated strategy that addresses particularly the increasingly oppressive domestic policies, the assertive foreign policy as well as the use of economic coercion as a means by China to reach its objectives;

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Amendment 781

Mariusz Kamiński, Michał Dworczyk

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Considers that China's new policies under Xi Jinping, particularly its assertive foreign policy, the 'no limits' partnership with Russia, and the military-civil fusion strategy, remain one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;

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Amendment 782

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 783

Alberico Gambino, Carlo Fidanza, Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Is worried about the risks resulting from this new phase of Sino-Russian relations and considers that the rise of China remains one of the primary geopolitical challenges of the 21st century and requires a multi-dimensional response through which the EU maintains its engagement with China on a number of key issues; calls on the VP/HR and the Member States to maintain diplomatic engagement while increasing the EU’s assertiveness towards China in order for it to assume its responsibility as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;

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Amendment 784

Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Ilhan Kyuchyuk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 785

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 786

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 787

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29a. Condemns systemic human rights violations in China, particularly against minorities such as Christians, Falun Gong, Uighurs and Tibetans; denounces Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s political autonomy and the violation of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle; condemns the repression of Chinese nationals living abroad; calls on Member States to suppress all illegal police stations that China is known to clandestinely maintain on EU soil; notes, in this respect, the worrying case of Spain, that reportedly has up to nine of these informal police stations illegally conducting operations on its territory;

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Amendment 788

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29a. Highlights that the PRC’s increasingly aggressive posture poses a threat to the freedom of navigation and jeopardises the stability which is vital for global trade; emphasises that this situation is being watched with concern by a growing number of like-minded partners committed to peace and stability in the region, including across the Taiwan Strait; underlines the need to shore up deterrence against destabilising behaviour, including through regular operations to assert freedom of navigation over the PRC’s attempts to impose control over international waters and airspace;

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Amendment 789

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29a. Denounces China's weaponisation of the Road and Belt Initiative in developing countries and the use of economic dependency on its investments and loans as a tool to further increasing its geopolitical ambitions;

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Amendment 790

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29b. Notes that all Chinese companies are subordinate to the Chinese Cybersecurity Law, which makes them de facto agents of the communist regime; recalls, in this respect, that big tech companies of Chinese origin, in particular the multinational Huawei, have been shown to have conspired to circumvent international embargoes on Iran and transfer banned communications technology to its government; calls on Member States to ban their operators from using devices and components from said companies; notes that some Member States are particularly vulnerable to Chinese malignant influence; recalls, in this respect, the alarming case of Spain, whose national authorities have continued to support Huawei's 5G technology and to grant this company privileged access to the core of its communications network, in spite of EU-allied governments such as the United States and the United Kingdom having placed Huawei and other Chinese technology multinationals on their list of restricted entities;

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Amendment 791

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key EU partner and a democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; highlights that China’s territorial claims have no basis in international law; denounces, furthermore, China’s blocking of Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organisations; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations;

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Amendment 792

Michael Gahler, Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key EU partner and a democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region; encourages continued exchanges between the EU and Taiwan at all levels of interactions, including regular dialogues, and emphasises that any attempt from authoritarian regimes to restrict the benign development of EU-Taiwan relations is not acceptable; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; highlights that China’s territorial claims have no basis in international law and that only Taiwan’s democratically elected government can represent the Taiwanese people; denounces, furthermore, China’s blocking of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organisations by its continuous distortion of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations; calls on the Commission to strengthen cooperation in order to further boost economic, trade and investment ties with Taiwan, and furthermore, launch, without delay, preparatory measures for negotiations on an economic partnership agreement as a framework to establish cooperation in areas of priority and mutual interest;

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Amendment 793

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key partner of the EU and a democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan's meaningful participation in relevant international organisations; while reiterating the EU’s commitment to its ‘One China’ policy as the political foundation of EU-China relations;

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Amendment 794

Emmanouil Kefalogiannis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 795

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 796

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 797

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 798

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key EU partner and a democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; highlights that China’s territorial claims have no basis in international law; denounces, furthermore, China’s blocking of Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organisations; calls for the EU and its Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations such as the WHO, the ICAO, Interpol and the UNFCCC; further calls on the UN Secretariat to grant Taiwanese nationals and journalists the right to access UN premises for visits, meetings and newsgathering activities;

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Amendment 799

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations;

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Amendment 800

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key EU partner and a democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; underlines that preserving peace, stability and the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region remains of critical importance to the interests of the EU and its Member States; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; highlights that China’s territorial claims have no basis in international law; denounces, furthermore, China’s blocking of Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organisations; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations;

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Amendment 801

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Reiterates that Taiwan is a key EU partner and a democratic ally in the Indo-Pacific region; recognises the importance of Taiwan in securing global supply chains, especially in the high-tech sector, and urges the EU and its Member States to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure, through clear and consistent signalling, that any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by means of force or coercion, cannot be accepted and will have high costs; highlights that China’s territorial claims have no basis in international law, and therefore condemns China's persistent misrepresentation of UN Resolution 2758; denounces, furthermore, China’s blocking of Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organisations; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organisations;

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Amendment 802

Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30a. Expresses concern at the growing membership of the BRICS group, which currently includes 45 percent of the world’s population and presents itself as an alternative to the countries of North America and Europe; stresses that such cooperation provides Russia with means of overcoming the sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine and enables China to further extend its influence through its modus operandi of financing infrastructure projects;

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Amendment 803

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30a. Recalls that maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific is a core interest for the free world, including the EU and its Member States; reiterates the importance of respecting international law, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and its provisions on the obligation to settle disputes by peaceful means and on maintaining the freedom of navigation and overflight;

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Amendment 804

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30a. Calls on the Commission to launch, without delay, preparatory measures for negotiations on a bilateral investment agreement, or other kinds of agreement, with Taiwan; highlights the potential for cooperation on foreign direct investment screening policy and on tackling economic coercion and retaliation;

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Amendment 805

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31. Reiterates that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a crucial partner in reinforcing rules-based multilateralism; supports ASEAN’s efforts to finalise negotiations with China on an effective and substantive code of conduct in the South China Sea; encourages enhanced EU political engagement and cooperation with ASEAN and working towards a comprehensive strategic partnership, not only economical, but also with regards to human rights, democracy and sustainable growth; calls for increased support to the Myanmar’s National Unity Government and to put pressure on ASEAN countries to align on international sanctions against Myanmar’s military junta;

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Amendment 806

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31. Supports seeking the peaceful resolution of disputes and the pursuit of maritime cooperation in order to facilitate regional stability in the South China Sea;

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Amendment 807

Ana Miguel Pedro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31. Reiterates that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a crucial partner in reinforcing rules-based multilateralism; supports ASEAN’s efforts to finalise negotiations with China on an effective and substantive code of conduct in the South China Sea; expresses deep concern over the People's Republic of China's persistent and unprovoked aggression in the South China Sea to enforce its unlawful territorial and sovereignty claims; encourages enhanced EU engagement and cooperation with ASEAN and working towards a comprehensive strategic partnership;

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Amendment 808

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31. Reiterates that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a crucial partner in reinforcing multilateralism; supports ASEAN’s efforts to finalise negotiations with China on an effective and substantive code of conduct in the South China Sea; encourages enhanced EU engagement and cooperation with ASEAN and working towards a comprehensive partnership;

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Amendment 809

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and India in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda; identifies climate change and green growth, digitalisation and new technologies, research and development, connectivity, trade and investment, foreign, security and defence policy as the key areas of cooperation; calls to fully implement the EU Strategy on India of 2018 and the EU-India Roadmap to 2025 in close coordination with Member States’ own actions; stresses in particular the need to promote greater synergies in foreign and security policy through existing dialogue mechanisms and the other for a set up under the EU-India roadmap to 2025; calls, in this respect, for a stronger buy in of Member States; calls, equally, on the Member States to expand and broaden the India-EU cooperation on maritime security in response to China’s evolving presence in the Indo-Pacific; highlights the need to engage with India on its heavy military dependency on Russia and on the EU sanctions policy towards Russia; urges India to condemn Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine;

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Amendment 810

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and India in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda; notes with concern the news that India has become the second-biggest supplier of critical technologies to Russia after China; condemns, in the strictest terms, India’s role as an enabler of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

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Amendment 811

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and India in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda; calls for the EU to strengthen its cooperation with India on maritime security, while ensuring that it does not contribute to a rise in tensions in the Indo-Pacific;

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Amendment 812

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interest of the EU and India in ensuring security, prosperity and sustainable development; considers India an important democratic partner and encourages the EU to strictly engage with the Indian Government on the respect of human rights and rule of law, both internally and worldwide; calls for an India-EU summit to keep bilateral relations high on the agenda;

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Amendment 813

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 814

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Notes that both the EU and India have a shared interest in ensuring peace, prosperity and sustainable development;

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Amendment 815

Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 816

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with partners in Africa based on mutual respect;

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Amendment 817

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; emphasises that EU development aid should be granted on the condition that the countries in receipt of it support Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself from Russia’s attack, and that these countries enter into readmission agreements on the return of their citizens from the EU to their home countries or countries of origin; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;

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Amendment 818

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements and economic cooperation with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges; in this regard, reiterates the importance of the Global Gateway in order to foster a close partnership based on mutual benefits, economic development and resilient supply chains;

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Amendment 819

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 820

Wouter Beke

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; emphasizes the importance of a continues focus on Africa, which is already a strategic continent and will become an increasingly important player in the future; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;

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Amendment 821

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 822

António Tânger Corrêa, Jordan Bardella, Hermann Tertsch, Matthieu Valet, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and Cabo Verde, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges; warns of the growing presence of Russia and China on African territory, as well as the increasing presence of terrorist and radical Islamic groups;

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Amendment 823

Marc Botenga, Rima Hassan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 824

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and Mauritania, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;

Or. es

Amendment 825

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key, reliable and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 826

Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with like-minded partners in Africa, among others Ghana, Morocco, Kenya and Senegal, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; believes that the ‘more for more’ principle should be integrated fully into relations with non-EU countries, whereby the EU develops stronger partnerships with those countries that uphold the principles of the CFSP and the common security and defence policy (CSDP), and the fundamental values of the EU; calls for the EU to respond to partner countries’ expectations and to deliver quickly on political agreements with them in order to show that the EU is a key and strategic partner and demonstrate that the international rules-based system can meet contemporary challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 827

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. de

Amendment 828

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33a. Points out that the presence of Russian paramilitaries in Wagner Group militia in Africa is destabilising these countries and harming the EU’s interests in the region; notes that these activities are part of a broader strategy to undermine the political, diplomatic, economic and military interests of the EU Member States, including France; points out that French soldiers have been engaged in the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Sahel at the behest of African countries for 10 years;

Or. fr

Amendment 829

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33a. Is concerned about the difficult and serious situation faced by the Sahel, especially following the numerous coups d’état suffered by various countries in the region in recent years; recalls that stability in the Sahel has direct repercussions for Europe’s security and prosperity and also for the management of migratory flows from the African continent;

Or. es

Amendment 830

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jorge Martín Frías, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33b. Supports negotiations between the EU and countries on the African coast, such as Senegal, aimed at establishing cooperation between Frontex and local immigration authorities to curb uncontrolled migration;

Or. fr

Amendment 831

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33b. Deplores the fact that, almost 30 years after the start of the Barcelona Process, the creation of a shared area of prosperity, stability and freedom with the Mediterranean countries of the Southern Neighbourhood has not been achieved;

Or. es

Amendment 832

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jorge Martín Frías, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33c. Welcomes Operation Atalanta’s efforts in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden; highlights the essential role of Operation Aspides in protecting shipping routes off the coast of Yemen; underscores the relevance of Operation Irini’s activities off the coast of Libya;

Or. fr

Amendment 833

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33c. Welcomes the appointment of a European Commissioner for the Mediterranean;

Or. es

Amendment 834

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33d. Stresses the importance of concluding memoranda of understanding with the countries of the Southern Neighbourhood that serve mutual interests and enhance stability, prosperity and the defence of human rights; stresses the important role that the countries of the Southern Neighbourhood have in managing migration flows in a manner based on the principles of solidarity, balance and the sharing of responsibility between countries;

Or. es

Amendment 835

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33e. Stresses the role that the Union for the Mediterranean can play as a forum for intensifying cooperation between European countries and those around the southern rim of the Mediterranean;

Or. es

Amendment 836

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; notes that the European engagement in region has dwindled in recent decades which created a vacuum for foreign malign actors; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights; reminds that the European Union and countries of the region share the same culture, history, language, religion and values which makes them traditional and like-minded partners in today's geopolitical context;

Or. en

Amendment 837

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 838

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China, Iran and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on EU Member States to acknowledge the threat posed, in this respect, by malignant organizations such as the Sao Paulo Forum and the Puebla Group, which work to further the interests of the Havana-Beijing-Moscow-Tehran totalitarian axis at the expense of Western presence in the region; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 839

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on bilateral relations with partners Latin America, based on mutual respect;

Or. en

Amendment 840

Robert Biedroń, Sven Mikser, Marco Tarquinio, Vasile Dîncu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 841

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 842

António Tânger Corrêa, Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights; highlights that authoritarianism is especially dramatic in the region, in totalitarian regimes such as the ones in Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua; calls to strongly support to the democratic opposition in the abovementioned regimes, while suspending any agreements and financial aid in place on them;

Or. en

Amendment 843

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 844

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue realistic diplomacy in the region, putting European interests first;

Or. fr

Amendment 845

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights and economic cooperation, including access to critical raw materials;

Or. en

Amendment 846

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for democracy and human rights;

34. Emphasises the need to continue stepping up the EU’s engagement with like-minded countries in Latin America, particularly given the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to pursue proactive diplomacy in the region, with a strong emphasis on defending the multilateral global order, international law and respect for human rights;

Or. de

Amendment 847

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34a. Expresses its strong support for the activities of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) and underscores the important role it plays; calls on EUMA to continue to closely monitor the evolving security situation on the ground, provide transparent reporting to Parliament and actively contribute to conflict resolution efforts; calls for the EU and its Member States to strengthen EUMA’s mandate, increase its size and extend its duration; calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to agree to have such a civilian mission on their side of the border as well;

Or. en

Amendment 848

Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34a. Calls on the HR/VP to place democracy promotion at the forefront of the CFSP and to ensure the EU’s proactive role in this regard, building on lessons learned from previous democracy support actions, in particular in support of civil society, human rights defenders, critical voices, democratic opposition and media;

Or. en

Amendment 849

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34a. Welcomes the signature of the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement and calls for its swift and full ratification; calls for progress to be made towards the signing and ratification of the EU-Mexico Association Agreement; urges the Commission to advance decisively on the agreement with Mercosur;

Or. es

Amendment 850

Seán Kelly

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34a. Welcomes progress towards an EU-Australia trade agreement which will strengthen relations with a like-minded partner in the Pacific;

Or. en

Amendment 851

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34b. Condemns Azerbaijan for continued efforts to undermine possibility of regional peace and continued threats against Armenia; calls on the EU and its Member States to exclude any security, technical or financial assistance to Azerbaijan, including through various EU instruments, that might contribute to the increase of Azerbaijan’s offensive capabilities or endanger the security, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Armenia;

Or. en

Amendment 852

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34b. Is concerned about the increase in organised crime and drug trafficking in Latin America, which also has an impact in the European Union; calls for a substantial increase in bi-regional cooperation in the fight against these scourges and for adequate funding to be made available;

Or. es

Amendment 853

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34c. Recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela; also recognises María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela; recalls that both have been awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to do their utmost to ensure that the legitimate and democratically elected president can take office on 10 January 2025, in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution;

Or. es

Amendment 854

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34c. Reiterates its call for the EU to end its reliance on gas exports from Azerbaijan; calls on the Commission to suspend the 2022 memorandum of understanding on the strategic partnership in the field of energy and to act accordingly and to finally conduct a through investigation into Russian gas being rebranded as Azerbaijani for sale in Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 855

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34d. Calls for the full implementation of all orders issued by the International Court of Justice, including the order of 17 November 2023 indicating provisional measures regarding the safe, unimpeded and expeditious return of people who fled Nagorno-Karabakh; reiterates its call for independent investigations into the abuses committed by Azerbaijani forces in Nagorno-Karabakh; reiterates its call on the Azerbaijani authorities to allow the safe return of the Armenian population to Nagorno-Karabakh, to genuinely engage in a comprehensive and transparent dialogue with them, to provide robust guarantees for the protection of their rights, including their land and property rights, the protection of their distinct identity and their civic, cultural, social and religious rights, and to refrain from any inflammatory rhetoric that could incite discrimination against Armenians; urges the Azerbaijani authorities to release all 23 Armenian prisoners of war detained following Azerbaijan’s attack against the Nagorno-Karabakh region; reiterates its call for the EU institutions and the Member States to continue to offer assistance to Armenia to deal with the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh; calls for the EU, in this regard, to provide a new package of assistance to Armenia to help the Armenian Government address the humanitarian needs of refugees;

Or. en

Amendment 856

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34e. Welcomes regular meetings under the Armenia-EU Political and Security Dialogue format, which is yet another milestone of cooperation in the fields of defense and security between the sides; welcomes, furthermore, the decision to adopt the first assistance measure under the European Peace Facility in support of Armenian armed forces and calls for the cooperation between Armenia and the EU to be further reinforced in the field of security and defence; welcomes the actions undertaken by several Member States to provide defensive military support to Armenia and urges the Member States to consider similar initiatives; welcomes the new momentum in bilateral relations between the EU and Armenia, which is strongly supported by the authorities in Yerevan; calls on the Commission and the Council to actively support Armenia’s desire for increased cooperation with the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 857

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 858

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 859

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

35. Calls on the VP/HR to make the work with like-minded democracies a priority of his term and to systematise cooperation and consultation with democratic like-minded partners in order to improve common preparedness and access to crisis response resources; calls therefore upon the EU to keep communication channels open with different stakeholders, explore new formats, and to continue to a comprehensive toolbox to strengthen human rights and democracy globally;

Or. en

Amendment 860

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

35. Calls on the VP/HR to make the work with like-minded democracies a priority of his term and to systematise cooperation and consultation with democratic like-minded partners in order to improve common preparedness and access to crisis response resources; reiterates, in this context, the recommendation to deepen ties with regional organisations such as ASEAN or the African Union to enhance cooperative security frameworks;

Or. en

Amendment 861

Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 862

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

35. Calls on the VP/HR to make the work with like-minded partners a priority of his term and to systematise cooperation and consultation with like-minded partners in order to improve common preparedness and access to crisis response resources;

Or. de

Amendment 863

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Believes simultaneously in the significance of building new alliances, inter alia with the countries in our neighbourhood as well as in the ‘Global South’, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; notes that the European Union should take particular interest in reinvigorating partnership with countries of Latin America and Caribbean;

Or. en

Amendment 864

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Believes simultaneously in the significance of building new alliances, inter alia with the countries in our neighbourhood;

Or. en

Amendment 865

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Believes simultaneously in the significance of building new alliances, inter alia with the countries in our neighbourhood as well as in the ‘Global South’, based on the respect for human rights, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships;

Or. en

Amendment 866

Rihards Kols

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Calls for the EU to establish new, balanced partnerships with countries in the Global South and the Neighbourhood, based on mutual economic and security needs, prioritizing partnerships with democratic governments and nations committed to upholding human rights and international law;

Or. en

Amendment 867

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Believes simultaneously in the significance of building new alliances, in good faith, with, inter alia the countries in Europe’s neighbourhood as well as in the ‘Global South’, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships;

Or. en

Amendment 868

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Highlights the need to improve coordination among the EU’s trade, investment, development, and foreign and security policies, ensuring that they are fully aligned with the EU’s commitments to human rights and sustainability; notes that agreements with the Global South, especially in raw materials, should contribute to local economic development rather than deepening dependence and excessive resource exploitation; stresses the need to strengthen due diligence and ensure transparency in supply chains, especially in high-risk sectors such as mining, to guarantee the respect of human rights and the environment at all levels of production and supply;

Or. en

Amendment 869

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Calls for further strengthening our relations with the “Global South”, taking into account mutual needs and interests in order to foster real and balanced partnerships; underlines that the EU should reinforce these relations by fostering a pro-active and inclusive engagement in different areas with these countries as equal partners; highlights the need to analyse the geopolitical and geo-economic concerns of the Global South and jointly address them;

Or. en

Amendment 870

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Calls on the DPRK to abandon its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner; urges the DPRK authorities to cease their ongoing crimes against humanity and to undertake a process of reform whereby all human rights are respected and protected;

Or. en

Amendment 871

Marc Botenga, Rima Hassan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Considers positive the increasing global tendency towards non-alignment; calls on the EU and its Member States to develop a pro-active non-aligned foreign policy; calls to learn lessons from the 1955 Bandung process and the creation of the Non-Aligned Movement;

Or. en

Amendment 872

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Reiterates that Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are key partners in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism and illegal immigration; expresses its desire to establish and strengthen partnerships with these countries;

Or. fr

Amendment 873

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36b. Emphasises the need to explore alternative approaches to international sanctions that better address root causes of conflict and foster cooperation with countries in the Global South; encourages the EU to support initiatives that reduce dependency on punitive measures and prioritise diplomatic engagement, sustainable development, and mutual economic partnership as tools for maintaining regional stability;

Or. en

Amendment 874

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36b. Condemns the destabilising activities that Polisario, with the support of the Algerian regime, is carrying out in the Maghreb and which are jeopardising peace and security in North Africa and beyond; reiterates that Morocco retains full sovereignty over Western Sahara;

Or. fr

Amendment 875

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36c. Highlights the critical importance of addressing the debt crisis in the Global South to promote global economic stability, which holds significant implications for both the EU and affected countries; stresses that the EU has a strategic interest in advancing sustainable development, poverty reduction, and equality in the Global South, as these efforts contribute to long-term global peace and security; calls for collaborative initiatives between the EU and Global South countries to assess and tackle the debt crisis, as such partnerships reinforce global cooperation toward a fairer financial system while strengthening European influence and fostering mutual resilience in the region;

Or. en

Amendment 876

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36d. Stresses the need for the European Union to strengthen and deepen its cooperation with Arab countries, in response to the pressing geopolitical, social, and economic challenges facing the region; emphasizes that enhanced collaboration should prioritize key areas such as migration, digital transformation, security, the green transition, and cultural exchange to build a resilient partnership capable of addressing both current and future regional challenges; calls for a strategic approach that tailors engagement with each country to foster sustainable development and mutual understanding;

Or. en

Amendment 877

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36e. Underlines the importance of Saudi Arabia, UAE and the Gulf countries as strategic partners for the EU within the framework of the EU-Gulf strategic partnership, recognizing their critical role in promoting regional stability and development, highlights that strengthening cooperation with those countries as part of this strategic partnership, would enable the EU to advance shared objectives, and to align joint positions in a challenging geopolitical landscape;

Or. en

Amendment 878

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36f. Recognizes the importance of preserving and upholding democratic values; condemns the rise of hate speech and attacks on individual freedoms and the international order, both within the European institutions and abroad, including within Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 879

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fostering EU action abroad

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 880

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Fostering EU action abroad

EU action abroad

Or. en

Amendment 881

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Recalls that the exclusive competence over international relations belongs to the Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 882

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Acknowledges that the requirement for unanimity forces the Member States to work relentlessly to achieve compromise and unity, which is the source of the EU’s political leverage on the world stage; points out, however, that the trade-off between the ideal of unity and the high costs of unanimity in terms of credibility on the global stage should be assessed critically, particularly bearing in mind the effective functioning of an enlarged EU; regrets, in this context, the fact that individual Member States have used their veto right to water down agreements, delay decision-making or thwart a common policy altogether; regrets that the potential for fast, efficient and effective foreign, security and defence action, as provided for, inter alia, by the passerelle clauses of the TEU, has been used only in a very limited manner; reiterates its call for the Council to gradually switch to qualified majority voting for decisions in areas of the CFSP that do not have military or defence implications; acknowledges the concerns of some Member States, which fear a decreased ability to influence foreign and security policy at EU level; recognises that progress towards the application of qualified majority voting can only be gradual, building on the formation of a European strategic culture;

Or. en

Amendment 883

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 884

Marion Maréchal

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Highlights the role of the VP/HR as a bridge-builder between the CFSP and EU external relations to ensure the highest level of coordination and coherence in EU external action; regrets, nonetheless, that in some cases there is a lack of clarity in the external representation of the EU; stresses the need to clearly define the competences of the VP/HR, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council with regard to the EU’s external action and representation; reiterates that foreign policy remains a sovereign prerogative of the Member States, which retain the bulk of their powers in this area in accordance with the Treaties; reiterates that most CFSP decisions are taken unanimously;

Or. fr

Amendment 885

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Highlights the role of the VP/HR as a bridge-builder between the CFSP and EU external relations to ensure the highest level of coordination and coherence in EU external action; calls on the Commission to strengthen its coordination with the EEAS in this area, including by guaranteeing full compliance of Article 3.2 and 9, which may need to be updated, of the EEAS Decision; regrets, nonetheless, that in some cases there is a lack of clarity in the external representation of the EU; stresses the need to clearly define the competences of the VP/HR, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council with regard to the EU’s external action and representation;

Or. en

Amendment 886

António Tânger Corrêa, Jordan Bardella, Hermann Tertsch, Matthieu Valet, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Reinforces the priority of Member States' diplomacy over that of the EU itself; underlines that the EU's role in external action is instrumental and subordinate to that of the Member States and to the rule of unanimity, without its own independent mandate;

Or. en

Amendment 887

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Highlights the role of the VP/HR as a bridge-builder between the CFSP and EU external relations to ensure the highest level of coordination and coherence in EU external action; regrets, nonetheless, that in some cases there is a lack of clarity in the external representation of the EU; stresses the need to clearly define the competences of the VP/HR, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council with regard to the EU’s external action and representation; stresses that diplomacy and defence issues are first and foremost a prerogative of the Member States;

Or. fr

Amendment 888

Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Highlights the role of the VP/HR as a bridge-builder between the CFSP and EU external relations to ensure the highest level of coordination and coherence in EU external action; regrets, nonetheless, that in some cases there is a lack of clarity in the external representation of the EU; regrets further that this lack of clarity hinders EU’s strategic communication abroad; stresses the need to clearly define the competences of the VP/HR, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council with regard to the EU’s external action and representation;

Or. en

Amendment 889

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Highlights the role of the VP/HR as a bridge-builder between the CFSP and EU external relations to ensure the highest level of coordination and coherence in EU external action; regrets, nonetheless, that in some cases there is a lack of clarity in the external representation of the EU; stresses the need to clearly define the competences of the VP/HR, the President of the Commission and the President of the European Council with regard to the EU’s external action and representation so that the EU’s voice is coherent and perceived as such by our partners;

Or. en

Amendment 890

Rihards Kols

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Highlights the need to strengthen the role of the VP/HR as the primary EU representative in CFSP matters and to delineate clearly the external representation roles of the VP/HR, the President of the Commission, and the President of the European Council to ensure unified EU action abroad. Calls for the High Representative to meaningfully engage with the national parliaments to facilitate closer alignment on foreign policy priorities and enhance democratic legitimacy across Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 891

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Reminds that the security and defence remain a core competence of Member States and the rule of unanimity serves as important tool for finding compromises and building solidarity between them in most important areas, thus strengthening the Union and its unity and gives the EU stronger mandate for its global actions; recalls that even in a much bigger and more heterogeneous organisation such as NATO, decisions are taken on the basis of consensus; calls for greater willingness to reach the common perception of threats by deepening solidarity, reinstating respect for all Member States regardless their size or political affiliation;

Or. en

Amendment 892

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Stresses the need for the EU to foster the visibility and effectiveness of its external action and development cooperation efforts, also to counteract the post-colonial narrative of a North-South divide; emphasizes, however, that one of the primary challenges to the EU’s credibility and influence abroad is a lack of unity and consistency within its external policies, which frequently leads to perceived double standards; calls on the EU and its Member States to foster greater coherence and alignment in their international actions to project a more reliable and principled stance globally;

Or. en

Amendment 893

Eszter Lakos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Reaffirms the centrality of adequate strategic communication efforts to improve the visibility of EU’s actions beyond its borders; is convinced that particular attention should be placed on the Western Balkans in order to counter foreign influence channelled through mis- and disinformation campaigns aiming to present the Union as an unreliable partner while falsely depicting and glorifying the actions and commitment of authoritarian regimes;

Or. en

Amendment 894

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Calls on the EEAS, the Commission and the Member States to make full use of their diplomatic toolbox and financial instruments to support and protect Human Rights Defenders against threats and attacks by governmental and non-governmental actors, including businesses or groups acting on behalf of them, criminal groups and armed groups, as well as threats in conflict and transition settings;

Or. en

Amendment 895

Francisco José Millán Mon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Recalls that the Council and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy are tasked with ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union. stresses the importance of Member States achieving convergence in their decisions by arriving at a common approach and of their actions showing solidarity with each other;

Or. es

Amendment 896

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jorge Martín Frías, Hermann Tertsch, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Emphasises that unanimity in the Council must be maintained for all decisions relating to foreign, security and defence policy issues;

Or. fr

Amendment 897

Marc Botenga, Rima Hassan, Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37a. Firmly believes that diplomacy prevents and ends wars and should be a core part of EU action;

Or. en

Amendment 898

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37b. Calls for taking the lead in strengthening multilateral partnerships on global priorities, most notably on democracy, human rights, gender equality and climate change; stresses the need to further develop regional strategies, including on climate action, human rights and security cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 899

Marc Botenga, Rima Hassan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37b. Calls on the Member States to refinance their diplomatic bodies, which have been drastically defunded over the last years; deplores the weakening of the French and Belgian diplomatic corps;

Or. en

Amendment 900

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to better tackle sanctions circumvention, focusing on, inter alia, on strengthening international cooperation in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 901

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 902

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls for the EEAS to be able to select and recruit their permanent EU diplomatic staff and to ensure a fairer gender and geographical balance among Member States across all levels within the EEAS; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action and to fully take into account the EP resolution on taking stock of the functioning of the EEAS and for a stronger EU in the world;

Or. en

Amendment 903

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls for the end of EEAS, both its headquarters and EU delegations;

Or. en

Amendment 904

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

Or. en

Amendment 905

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls for better geographical representation of Member States while making appointments for positions of Heads of EU Delegations; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

Or. en

Amendment 906

Sebastiaan Stöteler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action; underlines that EU diplomacy cannot replace the foreign policy of the Member states;

Or. en

Amendment 907

Mariusz Kamiński, Michał Dworczyk

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action; calls on the HR/VP to achieve geographical balance within the EEAS, particularly at higher levels.

Or. en

Amendment 908

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Recommends a streamlined approach to EEAS funding, focusing on essential missions and avoiding excessive allocations that may burden the EU budget; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

Or. en

Amendment 909

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened through the provision of the appropriate financial and human resources so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

38. Calls for the EEAS – both its headquarters and EU delegations – to be strengthened so that the EU can be better prepared for current and emerging global challenges; calls on the VP/HR to swiftly come up with proposals for the future operational structure of the EU’s external action;

Or. fr

Amendment 910

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38a. Calls on the VP/HR to promote a convincing, durable and targeted democratic narrative that demonstrates that democracy delivers for individuals and societies across the globe and is capable of withstanding autocratic pressure and influence; deplores the fact that the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Iran and other totalitarian or authoritarian regimes use information manipulation and malign interference as integral instruments to exert pressure on multilateral institutions and democratic values and norms, to erode checks on the abuse of power, to increase the incidence and severity of human rights violations, to constrict spaces for civil society, independent media and democratic opposition movements and to spread anti-Western disinformation;

Or. en

Amendment 911

Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38a. Urges the Commission and the EEAS to intensify their efforts in addressing foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI); supports the pledged establishment of a “European Democracy Shield” to detect, track and delete deceitful online content, hereby strengthening the EU’s ability to counter FIMI and enhancing its support for protecting democracies in third countries, especially within the EU neighbourhood; calls on the EEAS and EU Delegations in third countries to strengthen further their respective capacities in fighting and countering disinformation and propaganda linked to the EU’s CFSP;

Or. en

Amendment 912

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38a. Underlines the need to determine ways of access to the EEAS for those graduating from the European Diplomatic Academy and for them to have the possibility to become a permanent part of its staff; calls for the forenamed Academy to include Europeans who are not Member States ‘diplomats and have completed a higher education in its system of selection, recruitment and training; stresses the importance to ensure that sufficient resources, including human resources, are allocated to the Academy;

Or. en

Amendment 913

Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38a. Recalls that any activities of the Union undertaken in its Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods, and most particularly in Ukraine and Moldova, should be communicated adequately to bring visibility to EU’s actions and to prevent malicious rhetoric emanating from foreign actors to spread an illegitimate anti-EU narrative;

Or. en

Amendment 914

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38a. Considers the excessive use by the EEAS of English in its communications to be regrettable; calls for French to be used at the same level as English in EEAS communications;

Or. fr

Amendment 915

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38b. Reiterates that the EU and its Member States need to mainstream democracy support further into the programming of the EU financial instruments and stresses, in this context, the need to equip relevant EU delegations with appropriate means to increase public diplomacy activities and to develop their strategic communication capabilities to fight against disinformation and propaganda;

Or. en

Amendment 916

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38b. Reiterates its call to promote the establishment of a system of automatic and continuous flow of intelligence from Member States to the EEAS on foreign and security issues occurring outside the Union; urges to improve the security protocols of the services working on intelligence and/or with sensible information;

Or. en

Amendment 917

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38c. Welcomes the implementation of the pilot project entitled ‘Towards the creation of a European Diplomatic Academy’; calls for the establishment of a permanent structure supported by the necessary resources; calls for an exploration of and a decision on ways to access the EEAS for those graduating from this Academy, which can contribute to the full development of an autonomous EU diplomacy shaped by a common diplomatic culture from an EU perspective; reiterates its call on the Commission to create a permanent residential training programme on the EU’s external action and CFSP for junior diplomats from EU candidate countries;

Or. en

Amendment 918

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 919

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 920

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide; is concerned by reports that a number of Global Gateway projects are being implemented by Chinese companies in direct violation of the initiative's aims and objectives, which includes the strengthening of the EU's economic security and fostering economic development and mutually beneficial partnerships with third countries; calls, therefore, for an immediate investigation and the removal of all Chinese companies involved in Global Gateway;

Or. en

Amendment 921

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide; recalls that the Global Gateway is to be understood as a strategic concept integrating foreign, economic and development policy; stresses, in this context, that coordination with international financial institutions, well-defined private-sector involvement and tailored strategic communications are essential in order for the instrument to reach the desired scale;

Or. en

Amendment 922

Robert Biedroń, Sven Mikser, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide without prejudice to the primary objective of EU development policy, namely the eradication of poverty, as enshrined in Article 208 of the TFEU, and ensuring that all NDICI-GE money is used according to the rules set out in the Regulation and with the aim to promote the achievement of the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 923

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide; stresses the need for the EU’s support to other alternatives, such as the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, or the Lobito Corridor;

Or. en

Amendment 924

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to increase the EU’s presence and visibility worldwide; notes that European investment and assistance should focus on common objectives at the most appropriate level of action with clear visibility in receiving countries;

Or. en

Amendment 925

Mariusz Kamiński, Adam Bielan, Michał Dworczyk

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and as an instrument to support developing countries, strengthen their ties with Europe, and increase the EU’s global presence and visibility, serving both EU interests and broader international goals;

Or. en

Amendment 926

Rihards Kols

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to prioritize the deployment of the Global Gateway as a robust, sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing EU presence, infrastructure investment, and visibility in strategic regions, particularly in Central Asia, Africa, and Latin America;

Or. en

Amendment 927

Marc Botenga, Rima Hassan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Calls on the Commission to effectively and swiftly use the Global Gateway as a way to contribute to the sovereign development of the Global South countries;

Or. en

Amendment 928

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39a. Warns that the deterioration in the security environment in Europe and around the globe requires urgent reflection on how to reduce the EU's dependence on adversaries such as China; stresses the need to prevent sensitive emerging technologies and key dual-use items, especially those that are critical to the EU’s security and defence from being transferred to destinations of concern that pursue or collaborate in military-civilian fusion strategies; furthermore calls on the EU institutions and the Member States to strengthen cooperation with the transatlantic and other like-minded partners in the protection of both critical technologies as well as critical infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 929

Carlo Fidanza, Alberico Gambino, Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39a. Calls the Commission to implement tailor-made partnerships with key third countries of origin and transit, using all policies and instruments at the EU’s disposal to achieve concrete results creating and supporting economic incentives for potential in their home countries and supporting third countries’ development in order to address root causes of irregular migration. Member State contributions in these partnerships – diplomatic, technical and financial – will be of fundamental importance in delivering results

Or. en

Amendment 930

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39a. Calls for further clarification on the functioning, format of representation and accountability of the ‘Team Europe’ approach in order to ensure the effective allocation of resources and avoid duplication in the EU’s foreign and security policy; insists that Parliament is part of ‘Team Europe’ and should be treated as such;

Or. en

Amendment 931

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39b. Stresses the importance of safeguarding critical technologies and critical infrastructure as a fundamental pillar of European security; reiterates its call on the Commission to share with Parliament a detailed analysis of the risks linked to technologies such as semiconductors, quantum computing, block chains, space, artificial intelligence and biotechnologies (including genomics) being misused by our adversaries, as well as the proposed list of EU actions in these fields in line with the EU's economic security strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 932

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39c. Welcomes the EU's economic security strategy, which highlights the interconnection between internal and external security, and technology, and must be interlinked with the CFSP; is concerned by the role of Chinese military companies like BGI in gathering genetic data of European citizens; notes that under the guise of research and development, such data could be misused by our adversaries; calls on the EU and its Member States to exclude high-risk vendors like BGI from its critical infrastructure, including the health and genomics sector, as well as research programmes;

Or. en

Amendment 933

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 934

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40. Reiterates that Parliament plays an integral role in the CFSP and makes a specific contribution thereto by virtue of its parliamentary diplomacy and its distinct instruments, channels and contacts; including its democracy support programmes, the Foreign Affairs Committee, regular parliamentary dialogues or official delegations; emphasises that parliamentary diplomacy has a great potential to engage key political stakeholders and facilitate democratic governance; stresses, in particular, the added value of parliamentary diplomacy during the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and highlights, in this context, the valuable cooperation at political and technical level between the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament;

Or. en

Amendment 935

Sebastiaan Stöteler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40. Reiterates that Parliament plays a consultative role in the CFSP and makes a specific contribution thereto by virtue of its parliamentary diplomacy and its distinct instruments, channels and contacts;

Or. en

Amendment 936

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40. Reiterates that Parliament plays an integral role in overseeing EU bodies, including those performing instrumental functions in external affairs, as well as in the actual conduct of external action;

Or. en

Amendment 937

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 938

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Calls for the further development of the EU’s preventive diplomacy, including peace mediation and dialogue, as a proactive foreign policy tool, as well as to strengthening its tools and increase the EEAS resources in this regard, particularly the CSDP and crisis response Division; calls to 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; urges the EEAS to conduct ‘lessons learnt’ exercises, particularly regarding the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon; underlines the use of litigation through an international court or tribunal, such as the ICC or the ITLOS, as a method of preventive diplomacy;

Or. en

Amendment 939

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Calls for the further development of the EU’s preventive diplomacy, including peace mediation and dialogue, as a proactive foreign policy tool; urges the EEAS to conduct ‘lessons learnt’ exercises; fully supports the work of the EUSR for Human Rights in contributing to the visibility and coherence of the EU’s human rights actions in its external relations; upholds the EUSR’s central role in the EU’s promotion and protection of human rights and peace by engaging with non-EU countries and like as well as non-like-minded partners; underlines the need for close cooperation between the EUSR for Human Rights and other EUSRs and Special Envoys in order to further improve this coherence, and calls for greater visibility for the role of the EUSR for Human Rights; calls for the EUSR to be supported in his work with increased resources;

Or. en

Amendment 940

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Calls for the further development of the EU’s preventive diplomacy as a pro-active external policy tool to avoid conflict between third parties and to mediate and support them in finding peaceful resolutions, including peace mediation and dialogue; notes that prior diplomatic efforts resulted in emergence of malign third actors that diminished the influence of EU around the world; urges the EEAS to conduct ‘lessons learnt’ exercises and analyse prior European diplomatic efforts and their results, as well as work of Special Representatives and Special Envoys; as part of a renewed approach to preventive diplomacy calls for a better understanding of local, historical, cultural and religious context in order to adapt the EU’s message to the local context and so that the EU is perceived as a reliable partner;

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Amendment 941

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Calls for the further development of the EU’s preventive diplomacy, including peace mediation and dialogue, as a proactive foreign policy tool; urges the EEAS to conduct ‘lessons learnt’ exercises; stresses the urgent need to boost and double the relevant EU budget within NDICI and strongly increase EU action on mediation, dialogue and reconciliation in order to take into account the high demand for such measures and approaches in various regions and countries, in particular in the Middle East, Sahel region, East Africa, Caucasus etc;

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Amendment 942

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Calls for the further development and strengthening of the EU’s preventive diplomacy, including peace mediation, dialogue and conflict prevention capabilities, as a proactive foreign policy tool; urges the EEAS to conduct comprehensive ‘lessons learnt’ exercises to assess diplomatic efforts, identify areas for improvement and integrate best practices into future initiatives;

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Amendment 943

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Calls for the further development of the EU’s preventive diplomacy, including peace mediation and dialogue, as a proactive foreign policy tool;

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Amendment 944

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41a. Calls for the Digital sovereignty of the EU to be one of its External Action priorities in the upcoming years; urges to develop a clear and ambitious EU Digital Strategy that contributes to asserting its autonomy and protecting its strategic interests in this area, which goes from securing strategic materials and commodities to the adoption of international norms; stresses that this strategy should taking into account the challenges for digital transformation and green transition within the EU; welcomes the Digital Diplomacy Network and considers the need to institutionalise its work by establishing an EU Special Representative for Digital Diplomacy; calls for the creation of “EU for AI” hubs to develop initiatives and foster co-creation in this area;

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Amendment 945

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41a. Underlines the critical importance of advancing gender balance in EU foreign policy, as a key factor in promoting inclusive and effective diplomacy; recognizes the EU’s commitment to gender equality and the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, further solidified by the extension of the EU Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in External Action until 2027; highlights the EU’s efforts, through the EEAS and the European Commission, to embed gender-responsive leadership across diplomatic actions, enhance accountability, and ensure gender perspectives are consistently integrated in political dialogues, security policies, and human rights discussions with partner countries and regional organizations;

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Amendment 946

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41b. Calls to strengthen the EU’s cultural diplomacy and international cultural relations as a relevant instrument for peace and for addressing global challenges; urges to increase EU’s support to third countries creative and artistic sectors, including assistance on capacity building; calls to promote cultural co-creation between third countries, including by fostering cultural exchanges and residences; in this regard, stresses the need to reinforce the EEAS StratCom; welcomes the upcoming participation of the EU and the Osaka World Expo and supports making this a permanent practice, as well as its presence in international book fairs;

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Amendment 947

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41c. Underlines the need for the EU to count with the necessary first-hand information on global issues occurring outside its borders in the light of increasing geopolitical challenges and crisis worldwide; calls, in this regard, for strengthening the EU INTCEN, the EEAS Crisis Response Center and the SatCen by enhancing its staff and financial resources, as well as capabilities;

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Amendment 948

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 949

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 950

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42. Reaffirms the role of the EU Special Representatives, who promote the EU’s policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an important role in the development of a stronger and more effective CFSP by providing the EU with an active political presence in key countries and regions, acting as a ‘voice’ and ‘face’ for the EU and its policies; stresses the importance for EUSRs to 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;

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Amendment 951

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42. Reaffirms the role of the EU Special Representatives, who promote the EU’s policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an important role in the development of a stronger and more effective CFSP by providing the EU with an active political presence in key countries and regions, acting as a ‘voice’ and ‘face’ for the EU and its policies; emphasizes the importance of equipping the EU Special Representatives with sufficient resources enabling them to engage effectively with political leaders, civil society and international organizations to foster trust and facilitate constructive dialogue.

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Amendment 952

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42. Reaffirms the role of the EU Special Representatives, who promote the EU’s policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an important role in the development of a stronger and more effective CFSP by providing the EU with an active political presence in key countries and regions, acting as a ‘voice’ and ‘face’ for the EU and its policies; stresses the need to strengthen strategic communications and the EU’s work on countering disinformation via dedicated resources and offices in strategically relevant regions and countries;

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Amendment 953

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42. Reaffirms the role of the EU Special Representatives, who promote the EU’s policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an important role in the development of a stronger and more effective CFSP by providing the EU with an active political presence in key countries and regions, acting as a ‘voice’ and ‘face’ for the EU and its policies; insists that the appointment of new EUSRs should take place only after a hearing in the European Parliament;

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Amendment 954

Mariusz Kamiński, Adam Bielan

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42a. Recognizes the detrimental impact corruption can have on key EU foreign and security policy objectives; calls for strategies to address the risks it poses to stability, governance, and peace; stresses that corruption undermines the legitimacy of partner governments, weakens international trust in development and reconstruction efforts, exacerbates poor governance, fuels conflict, empowers hostile actors—including insurgent groups and warlords—and strengthens support for terrorism; calls on the HR/VP to propose comprehensive measures to prevent and counter these threats to EU interests, as well as global prosperity and stability, particularly in the EU's eastern and southern neighborhoods;

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Amendment 955

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42a. Welcomes the renewal for one year of the EUFOR Althea's mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina by the UN Security Council. This extension sends a clear message and reflects the united commitment across all political spectrums in Bosnia and Herzegovina to uphold peace and security in cooperation with the EU.

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Amendment 956

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

43. Underlines the EU’s missions and operations abroad for promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world; calls on the VP/HR:

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- to work with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, NATO and the other partners concerned, to enable robust constabulary forces to assume all key tasks of internal security in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo as from 2026, and to prepare the proposals for the necessary CFSP missions to be launched in 2025, using the EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) as preventive military reinforcement; recalls that the expenditure for these measures, including the RDC’s standby expenditure, should be charged to the EU budget;

- to work with Cyprus, Türkiye, the UK and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone on Cyprus, and to improve security on the island, both of the Greek Cypriot community and of the Turkish Cypriot community;

- to reiterate his support for the ongoing work by the EU Police and Rule of Law Mission for the occupied Palestinian territory (EUPOL COPPS) and the EU Border Assistance Mission (EU BAM) in Rafah in assisting with the Palestinian authorities’ security and justice sector reform and integrated border management;

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Amendment 957

Rihards Kols

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – introductory part

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

43. Underlines the EU’s missions and operations abroad for promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world; calls on the VP/HR:

43. Calls on the VP/HR to follow-up the examples of the successful evacuation actions in Sudan, enhance consular protection mechanisms, and develop strategies to counter hybrid attacks on the EU’s eastern border, particularly those involving weaponized migration as a tactic to destabilize Member States and exert political pressure;

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Amendment 958

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – introductory part

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

43. Underlines the EU’s missions and operations abroad for promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world; calls on the VP/HR:

43. Notes the ongoing work of the VP/HR in regard to:

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Amendment 959

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – introductory part

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

43. Underlines the EU’s missions and operations abroad for promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world; calls on the VP/HR:

43. Underlines the EU’s missions and operations abroad for promoting peace, security and progress in Europe and in the world;

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Amendment 960

Hans Neuhoff

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to work with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, NATO and the other partners concerned, to enable robust constabulary forces to assume all key tasks of internal security in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo as from 2026, and to prepare the proposals for the necessary CFSP missions to be launched in 2025, using the EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) as preventive military reinforcement; recalls that the expenditure for these measures, including the RDC’s standby expenditure, should be charged to the EU budget;

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Amendment 961

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

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Amendment 962

Michael von der Schulenburg

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

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Amendment 963

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to establish the EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC);

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Amendment 964

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to work with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, NATO and the other partners concerned, in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, and to prepare the proposals for the necessary CFSP missions to be launched in 2025;

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Amendment 965

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to prepare the proposals for the necessary missions to be launched in 2025, using the EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) as preventive military reinforcement; recalls that the expenditure for these measures, including the RDC’s standby expenditure, should be charged to the EU budget;

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Amendment 966

Thijs Reuten, Nacho Sánchez Amor

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to prepare targeted sanctions against destabilising actors within Bosnia and Herzegovina, including those threatening its sovereignty and territorial integrity, notably Milorad Dodik; to respond every time to secessionist rhetoric with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to all froms of genocide denial and glorification of convicted war criminals in the region; calls on the member states to urge Bosnia and Herzegovina to follow up on all relevant ECHR rulings on its discriminatory electoral system, including the Kovačević ruling and to implement constitutional and electoral reform; calls on Commission and member states to insist with High Representative Christian Schmidt to refrain from further interference with the court proceedings on this case;

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Amendment 967

Costas Mavrides, Yannis Maniatis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 968

Loucas Fourlas

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

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Amendment 969

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

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Amendment 970

Geadis Geadi, Emmanouil Fragkos, Afroditi Latinopoulou, Fernand Kartheiser, Charlie Weimers, Nikolaos Anadiotis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to work with Cyprus, Greece, Türkiye, the UK and the UN to find a viable, workable and, above all, democratic solution to the Cyprus issue, that will not legitimise the fait accompli that Türkiye wishes to create through force and that will not include racist, territorial or other segregations, as these are completely at odds with the European Union and Chapter 1 of the United Nations Charter, which strives for the ‘realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion’;

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Amendment 971

Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jorge Martín Frías, Hermann Tertsch, Roberto Vannacci

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to work with Cyprus, Türkiye, the UK and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone on Cyprus, and to improve security on the island, both of the Greek Cypriot community and of the Turkish Cypriot community; expresses its support for the Greek Cypriot community, whose territory was annexed unjustifiably by Türkiye – a NATO member state and EU candidate country;

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Amendment 972

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to press for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on the Cyprus issue;

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Amendment 973

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 974

Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to further increase the number of observers deployed as part of the EU civilian mission in Armenia (EUMA) on the Armenian side of the international border with Azerbaijan and reiterate calls for Azerbaijan to cooperate with the mission and cease its smear campaign against it;

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Amendment 975

Michael Gahler, Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to work with Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Taiwan and ASEAN member states to facilitate the peace and security of the Indo-Pacific and south-east Asian regions;

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Amendment 976

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 977

Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to support an increased role of the two EU civilian CSDP missions EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah, in line with European Council conclusions of 21 and 22 March 2024 recalling they can play an important role based on the principle of the two-state solution and the viability of a future Palestinian state, to participate in the facilitation of the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza strip, to improve the efficiency of the Palestinian authority in the West Bank, and to prepare for its return to the Gaza strip; stresses in particular the need to create the necessary conditions for the full reactivation of EUBAM Rafah to allow it to act as a neutral third party at the Rafah crossing point, in coordination with the Palestinian Authority as well as the Israeli and Egyptian authorities; expects the reinforcement of the scope and mandates of EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah on the ground to be included as key priorities of the forthcoming EU-Middle East Strategy;

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Amendment 978

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to reiterate his support for the ongoing work by the EU Police and Rule of Law Mission for the occupied Palestinian territory (EUPOL COPPS) and the EU Border Assistance Mission (EU BAM) in Rafah in assisting with the Palestinian authorities’ security and justice sector reform and integrated border management; stresses the important role of human rights dialogues within the EU’s human rights toolbox and as a key vehicle for the implementation of the EU action plan on human rights and democracy; highlights that these dialogues should address the overall situation of human rights and democracy with the relevant countries and help set out a way forward;

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Amendment 979

Emmanouil Kefalogiannis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to reiterate his support for the ongoing work by the EU Police and Rule of Law Mission for the occupied Palestinian territory (EUPOL COPPS) and the EU Border Assistance Mission (EU BAM) in Rafah in assisting with the Palestinian authorities’ security and justice sector reform and integrated border management; reiterates the support to the European Commission’s plan for emergency financial support to the Palestinian Authority, aiming at the latter’s reform, recovery, resilience and effective governance;

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Amendment 980

Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to promote the continuation as long as necessary of the civilian European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) and to call on the Azerbaijani authorities to agree to allow EUMA’s presence on their side of the border as well;

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Amendment 981

Christophe Gomart

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 – indent 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– to impose sanctions against Azerbaijan, responsible for the ethnic cleansing of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh;

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Amendment 982

António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 983

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44. Calls on the VP/HR to follow up on the examples of the successful evacuation actions in Sudan and of the stepped-up consular protection, and to work towards a comprehensive system of protection for EU citizens abroad; stresses that the impact of continuous crises and conflicts worldwide can entail the risk of overloading Member States’ consular protection and/or assistance and calls, in this regard, to strengthen the capabilities and resources of the EEAS Crisis Response Center and the EU Civil Protection Mechanism;

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Amendment 984

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 985

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Welcomes the EU’s efforts as a global frontrunner in the fight against climate change and urges the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to propose new initiatives such as the externalisation of the European Green Deal; believes that the implementation of the European Green Deal will have significant geopolitical consequences and will influence the EU’s relations with its partners and that the EU should support ambitious CO2 reduction targets in third countries and stresses the need for climate diplomacy to play a crucial role; highlights the relevance of economic resilience and of building Paris-compatible decarbonized economies; highlights that connectivity investments need to focus on economic resilience and a Paris-Climate-Agreement compatible decarbonisation of the economy;

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Amendment 986

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Stresses the importance of protecting the EU’s external borders and calls on the EU to consider suspension of funds until the beneficiary state has concluded agreements enabling the return of illegal migrants from Member States; calls on the EU to increase resources and enhance cooperation with partners such as Europol, Interpol, Eurojust, Frontex but also countries of origin, transit and destination of illegal migrants, to enhance their actions to combat human trafficking through the Mediterranean and Belarus, aimed at dismantling criminal networks used for human trafficking;

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Amendment 987

Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to allow the safe return of the Armenian population to Nagorno-Karabakh under international guarantees and presence; demands the protection of the Armenian cultural, historical and religious heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh in line with UNESCO standards and Azerbaijan’s international commitments;

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Amendment 988

Vasile Dîncu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Underlines the necessity to increase funding for the European Defence Fund to support joint defence research, technology, and innovation; notices that this will reduce the EU's reliance on external defence suppliers, particularly in critical sectors like cyber defence, aerospace, and artificial intelligence for military applications;

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Amendment 989

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to bring forth sound proposals on achieving an own and permanent seat for the Union in every multilateral fora, including in the UNSC, in order to strengthen EU’s actorness, coherence and credibility in the world;

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Amendment 990

Ivaylo Valchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Calls for the implementation of more robust policies aimed at addressing irregular migration prior to reaching the external borders of the European Union, in collaboration with countries of origin and transit, facing migration pressures;

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Amendment 991

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Calls on the European Commission and EEAS to pursue a feminist foreign and security policy with our partners, in accordance with the European Parliament report on the EU Gender Action Plan III;

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Amendment 992

Marc Botenga, Rima Hassan, Özlem Demirel

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44a. Calls on the VP/HR to work on moving towards collective security inspired by the Helsinki process of 1975 in order to guarantee peace and security for all on the European continent;

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Amendment 993

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44b. Recognizes that the Arctic region carries significant strategic and geopolitical importance due to its emerging maritime routes, rich natural resources and opportunities for economic development unlocked by global warming, while being increasingly contested; considers alarming the growing activities and interest by authoritarian regimes, including Russia and China, in the Arctic; Underlines the importance of preserving security, stability and cooperation in the Arctic; stresses that the region must remain free from military tensions and natural resource exploitation, while respecting the rights of indigenous peoples; reiterates the need to include the Union’s Arctic policy in the CFSP and engage in effective cooperation with NATO; calls for the Arctic to be addressed regularly within the Political and Security Committee and Council meetings;

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Amendment 994

Vasile Dîncu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44b. Emphasises the necessity to continue expanding PESCO initiatives in order to improve military mobility, cyber defence capabilities, and joint EU defence infrastructure with a focus on developing key defence systems such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missile defence, and naval capabilities, ensuring that EU Member States can collectively defend themselves against emerging threats;

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Amendment 995

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44c. Welcomes the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit held on 16 October 2024; regrets however, that the human rights issues were only lightly covered in the joint statement of the summit; calls on the EU and the Member States to continue to emphasise the respect for human rights and gender equality as well as the progressive alignment of values, in particular for countering Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its consequences;

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Amendment 996

Vasile Dîncu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44c. Calls for the strengthening of the EU's presence and influence in its immediate neighbourhood, particularly in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean, through economic assistance, security cooperation, and diplomatic engagement, by giving the possibility to the EU to protect its interests, promote stability, and advance its values globally.

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Amendment 997

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio, Vasile Dîncu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44d. Calls on the EU to step up its support of civil society and human rights defenders in our partner countries in light of shrinking space for civil society around the world;

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Amendment 998

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis, Marco Tarquinio

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

44e. Expresses its serious concern about the increasing attacks on LGBTIQ rights worldwide, as LGBTIQ persons continue to suffer discrimination and violence, including in countries where despite some progress, these hard fought rights now face backsliding, such as hostile rhetoric from elected politicians, surges in homophobic violence and the proclamation of so-called LGBTIQ-free zones;

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Amendment 999

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

45. Believes that there is a need for stronger institutionalised parliamentary oversight of the EU’s external action, including regular and timely, yet secure, access to confidential information;

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Amendment 1000

Adam Bielan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

45. Believes that there is a need for stronger institutionalised parliamentary oversight of the EU’s external action, including regular and timely, yet secure, access to confidential information;

45. Believes that there is a need for stronger institutionalised parliamentary oversight of the EU’s external action, including regular and timely, yet secure, access to confidential information; emphasizes the need for more feedback from the EEAS about their actions (and the effects) taken by the service in order to fulfil EP’s recommendations outlined in the resolutions on foreign affairs issues;

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Amendment 1001

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

45. Believes that there is a need for stronger institutionalised parliamentary oversight of the EU’s external action, including regular and timely, yet secure, access to confidential information;

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Amendment 1002

Sebastiaan Stöteler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

46. Underlines that in the CFSP, which comprises the CSDP, the European Parliament exercises its budgetary function jointly with the Council; recalls that it also exercises the function of political control and consultation over those policies as referred to in Article 36 TEU;

46. Underlines that in the CFSP, which comprises the CSDP, the European Parliament exercises its budgetary function jointly with the Council; recalls that it also exercises the function of political consultation over those policies as referred to in Article 36 TEU;

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Amendment 1003

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

47. Recalls that all CFSP and CSDP expenditure should be charged to the EU budget, unless the Council decides otherwise on a case-by-case basis, or when the expenditure concerns operations with military or defence implications; recognises that it falls to the Council to determine whether an EU action abroad is an operation with military or defence implications; underlines that in all other cases of CFSP or CSDP decisions entailing expenditure, the Council should consider charging the expenditure to the EU budget;

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Amendment 1004

Sebastiaan Stöteler

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 1005

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

47a. Recalls point 1(m) of its recommendation of 8 June 2022 to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and its call to urgently launch a discussion with a view to establishing another off-budget financial facility which would address the entire life-cycle of military capabilities at EU level from collaborative R&D and joint procurement to joint maintenance, training and security of supply;

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Amendment 1006

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

47b. Regrets the fact that the CFSP budget for civilian CSDP missions has only marginally increased from the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2014-2020 to the MFF 2021-2027 (from a starting point of approximately EUR 350 million per year), while at the same time the number and tasks of missions have increased, the security environment has become more challenging, the cost of operations has increased; urges therefore the Member States for a substantive increase of funding for the CFSP budget, while at the same time ensuring the efficient use of the funds allocated to the CSDP civilian missions, in order to make sure that they effectively respond to crisis situations and unforeseen events;

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Amendment 1007

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

48. Underlines that CFSP or CSDP decisions entailing expenditure always constitute basic choices for these policies; calls on the VP/HR to consult the European Parliament before he makes any such proposals for CFSP or CSDP decisions;

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Amendment 1008

Rihards Kols

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

48. Underlines that CFSP or CSDP decisions entailing expenditure must be subject to parliamentary oversight; calls on the VP/HR to consult the European Parliament before proposing CFSP or CSDP decisions, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with Article 36 TEU; recommends structured dialogues between the High Representative and national parliaments to uphold accountability at both EU and national levels;

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Amendment 1009

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

49. Recalls that the European Parliament’s exercise of its budgetary function is inextricably linked to its function of political control and consultation; recalls that Article 36 TEU establishes a specific relationship between the VP/HR and the European Parliament, which is a prerequisite for Parliament to exercise these functions, and that the VP/HR should support Parliament in that regard;

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Amendment 1010

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

49a. Urges the Commission to prohibit the allocation of EU funds to individuals or organisations with links to terrorist movements or Islamist movements or other extremist movements which are contrary to the EU’s fundamental values, in addition the follow-up and control mechanisms should be strengthened so that EU funds do not under any circumstances go to activities, projects or literature which call for violence and/or hate such as anti-Semitism. considers that this restriction should also apply to the EU funding of third parties which directly or indirectly contribute to the funding of such entities or activities.

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Amendment 1011

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

49a. Regrets the fact that the CFSP budget for civilian CSDP missions has only marginally increased from the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 to the MFF for 2021-2027, even though the number of missions and the tasks they perform have increased, the security environment has become more challenging and the cost of operations has risen;

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Amendment 1012

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

49b. advocates conditional assistance to a greater extent; considers that, in cases where it has emerged that EU funds have been misused or used for purposes which are contrary to the EU's fundamental values, assistance must always be stopped, reduced or at least made subject to conditions or controlled more strictly.

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Amendment 1013

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

50. Calls on the Commission to present its proposals for the next MFF in the first semester of 2025 to allow for sufficient time to negotiate the programmes; underlines the need for a more detailed budgetary nomenclature both in the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, which allow the budgetary authority to set policy and geographic priorities in the framework of the annual budgetary procedure; stresses the critical importance of directly supporting civil society and persons expressing dissenting views, particularly in the current climate of growing global tensions and repression in increasing numbers of countries combined with sever funding cuts for these organisations;

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Amendment 1014

Hannah Neumann

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 1015

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

50a. Reminds that the EEAS is structurally underfunded and should not be subjected to the same constraints as the other institutions regarding the approach to the administrative budget; is deeply concerned by the serious and far-reaching negative consequences for the EU’s External Action, and the performance of the EU institutions in this area, of these abovementioned budgetary issues; highlights the increasing responsibilities tasked to the EEAS by EU institutions, including the Council and the Parliament; acknowledges that the lack of action to rectify the current budgetary situation of the EEAS can severely impact in the EU’s relations with third countries; recalls the lack of operational budget of the EEAS and calls to analyse its consequences and alternatives;

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Amendment 1016

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

50a. Calls for the reinforcement of a dedicated budget line within EU foreign policy actions specifically for gender equality and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, to ensure consistent funding for initiatives that promote gender-responsive leadership, protect women’s rights, and combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in conflict and post-conflict settings; emphasizes that such funding is essential for supporting local civil society organizations, providing survivor-centered support, and integrating gender perspectives into EU diplomatic and security efforts;

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Amendment 1017

Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Alessandra Moretti, Yannis Maniatis, Vasile Dîncu, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

50b. Calls on the Commission to include in its proposal for the next MFF robust capabilities and resources for the EU External Action taking into account the increasingly challenging international arena; in this regard, reminds that is crucial to further strengthening our support to human rights, democracy and development in third countries as a world of democracies is a safer world; underlines that resources to the EU’s Digital Diplomacy should be further strengthened given the current context of rapid technological advancements and geopolitical competition; insists that “green diplomacy” and the green transition, as one of the EU's priorities, should be enhanced towards third countries through the EU's External Action;

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Amendment 1018

Sven Mikser, Lucia Annunziata, Nicola Zingaretti, Thijs Reuten, Alessandra Moretti, Giorgio Gori, Tobias Cremer, Yannis Maniatis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 51

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

51. Underlines that each matter raised above requires an appropriate response by the executive; calls on the VP/HR to respond to Parliament’s calls, requests and concerns swiftly and in writing; considers that oral statements in committee or plenary can only constitute a sufficient response in exceptional or urgent cases; stresses that in the current challenging geopolitical context, close cooperation and partnership between the European Parliament and the VP/HR are of strategic importance; expects more systematic exchanges prior to the adoption of mandates and CFSP strategies and an improved flow of information on negotiations and the implementation of international agreements, as well as memoranda of understanding; expects, in addition, Parliament to be effectively incorporated throughout EU external policies and action as an integral player of ‘Team Europe’, thereby mobilising parliamentary diplomacy in support of the VP/HR’s efforts;

51. Underlines that each matter raised above requires an appropriate response by the executive; calls on the VP/HR to respond to Parliament’s calls, requests and concerns swiftly and in writing; considers that oral statements in committee or plenary can only constitute a sufficient response in exceptional or urgent cases; stresses that in the current challenging geopolitical context, close cooperation and partnership between the European Parliament and the VP/HR are of strategic importance; expects more systematic exchanges prior to the adoption of mandates and CFSP strategies and an improved flow of information on negotiations and the implementation of international agreements, as well as memoranda of understanding; expects, in addition, Parliament to be effectively incorporated throughout EU external policies and action, thereby mobilising parliamentary diplomacy in support of the VP/HR’s efforts;

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Amendment 1019

Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 51

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

51. Underlines that each matter raised above requires an appropriate response by the Commission; calls on the VP/HR to respond to Parliament’s calls, requests and concerns swiftly and in writing; considers that oral statements in committee or plenary can only constitute a sufficient response in exceptional or urgent cases; stresses that in the current challenging geopolitical context, close cooperation and partnership between the European Parliament and the VP/HR are of strategic importance; expects more systematic exchanges prior to the adoption of mandates and CFSP strategies and an improved flow of information on negotiations and the implementation of international agreements, as well as memoranda of understanding; expects, in addition, Parliament to be effectively incorporated throughout EU external policies and action as an integral player of ‘Team Europe’, thereby mobilising parliamentary diplomacy in support of the VP/HR’s efforts;

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