On a revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world

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AMENDMENTS

The Committee on Foreign Affairs presents to the Committee on Budgets, as the committee responsible, the following:

Amendment 1

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26 a. Recognises the growing threat of foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), particularly from state and non-state actors such as Russia, China and North Korea, as well as its impact on democratic processes and social cohesion within the EU; calls for the establishment of a dedicated budget line to support FIMI resilience, ensuring that each EU delegation has at least one expert on information environment monitoring and resilience; supports the creation of regional hubs for countering disinformation and for coordinating strategic communication efforts in vulnerable regions;

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Amendment 2

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

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29. Underscores the importance of a competitive and resilient European defence technological and industrial base and considers that joint EU-level investment in defence can generate economies of scale, and thus significant savings for Member States, and help ensure the interoperability of equipment and systems; points to the need to direct support towards the defence industry within the Union, thus creating quality high-skilled jobs;

29. Underscores the importance of a competitive and resilient European defence technological and industrial base and considers that joint EU-level investment in defence can generate economies of scale, and thus significant savings for Member States, and help ensure the interoperability of equipment and systems; points to the need to direct support towards the defence industry within the Union, thus creating quality high-skilled jobs; emphasises the importance of ensuring that joint EU defence procurement initiatives benefit not only major defence industry players but also SMEs, fostering innovation and competitiveness in the defence sector; calls for alignment with the recommendations of the Draghi and Niinistö reports to create a balanced and strategic European defence ecosystem;

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Amendment 3

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

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35. Insists that, in a context of heightened global instability, the Union must continue to engage constructively with third countries and support peace, stability, prosperity, security, democracy and sustainable development globally, in line with its values;

35. Insists that, in a context of heightened global instability, the Union must continue to engage constructively with third countries and support peace, stability, prosperity, security, democracy and sustainable development globally, in line with its values; recognises the strategic importance of engaging with the estimated 25-30 million EU citizens residing outside the Union; calls for the establishment of a dedicated and well-coordinated budget line under the European External Action Service to enhance outreach and engagement with these citizens, ensuring that they are integrated into EU public diplomacy efforts;

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Amendment 4

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

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37. Stresses that the next MFF must continue to tackle the most pressing global challenges, from fighting climate change, to providing relief in the event of natural disasters, ensuring global food security, improving healthcare systems, reducing poverty and inequality and boosting competitiveness and the security of global supply chains; emphasises, in particular, the need for support for the Union’s Southern and Eastern Neighbourhoods;

37. Stresses that the next MFF must continue to tackle the most pressing global challenges, including humanitarian crises, climate change, food security, and global supply chain stability; emphasises the importance of allocating funds to reinforce strategic partnerships with key Mediterranean countries such as Jordan and Morocco; supports targeted funding to strengthen regional security, capacity building for institutional development and migration management initiatives that are conditional on adherence to fundamental EU values;

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Amendment 5

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

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41. Considers that the next MFF is pivotal for preparing the Union for enlargement and the candidate countries for accession; recalls that the stability, security and democratic resilience of the candidate countries are inextricably linked to those of the EU and require sustained strategic investment to support their convergence with Union standards;

41. Considers that the next MFF is pivotal for preparing the Union for enlargement and ensuring that candidate countries receive structured financial support for institutional and economic transformation; calls for increased funding for Ukraine, Moldova and other candidate countries, utilising both grants and loans, and ensuring that robust governance mechanisms are in place; supports the establishment of a dedicated reserve budget for capacity-building initiatives, enhancing institutional resilience and the rule of law;

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Amendment 6

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 a (new)

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41 a. Recognises that a more strategic and impactful external funding approach is essential for the next MFF; calls for enhancing the Global Gateway offer through integrated country packages that combine infrastructure investment, trade and macro-economic support; stresses that the next funding instrument should provide predictability to develop long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships;

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Amendment 7

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44

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44. Underlines that pre-accession support to Ukraine has to be distinct from financial assistance for reconstruction and post-war recovery, where needs are far more substantial and require a concerted international effort, of which support through the Union budget should be an important part;

44. Emphasises that post-2027 EU financial assistance to Ukraine must be distinct from reconstruction aid, which requires a long-term, structured approach; calls for a dedicated Ukraine reconstruction fund within the next MFF, focusing on critical infrastructure rebuilding, digital transformation and economic reintegration with the EU market; supports investment in transportation networks, energy security and governance reforms to facilitate Ukraine’s accession process;

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Amendment 8

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution

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45. Is convinced that the existing mandatory revision clause in the event of enlargement should be maintained in the next framework; stresses that national envelopes should not be affected in the event of enlargement; underlines that the next MFF will also have to reform key spending areas, such as cohesion and agriculture, and plan for appropriate transitional and phasing-in measures;

45. Is convinced that the existing mandatory revision clause in the event of enlargement should be maintained in the next framework; stresses that national envelopes should not be affected in the event of enlargement; underlines that the next MFF will also have to reform key spending areas, such as cohesion and agriculture, and plan for appropriate transitional and phasing-in measures; calls for the establishment of a pre-accession financial instrument specifically designed for Ukraine, ensuring predictable funding for institutional strengthening and legal alignment with EU standards;

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Amendment 9

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

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45 a. Underlines the need for increased coherence between internal and external EU policies to better serve EU interests and competitiveness; advocates for external action funding that supports new solutions in green technology, digital innovation, health, education and migration, while aligning with EU investment and trade objectives; emphasises the importance of promoting a level playing field for private sector investments;

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Amendment 10

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

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46 a. Highlights the necessity for the EU to deepen its engagement with emerging economies and developing regions through sustainable investment programmes; calls for the next MFF to introduce targeted funding mechanisms that promote economic cooperation, technology transfer and regulatory harmonisation in key partner countries;

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Amendment 11

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

48 a. Emphasises that to secure long-term stability and economic growth, the EU must invest in reducing strategic dependencies on foreign supply chains; supports increased funding for initiatives aimed at securing critical materials, fostering innovation in green energy and strengthening EU technological sovereignty;

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Amendment 12

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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49 a. Calls for the reinstatement of a dedicated budget line for local and regional authorities (LRAs) in external action funding, equivalent to that of civil society organisations, ensuring that LRAs play a key role in implementing the EU’s development policies; recommends integrating LRAs into EU external funding instruments such as NDICI-Global Europe and the Global Gateway strategy; supports the development of a localisation marker to assess the impact of EU interventions at the sub-national level, ensuring more effective and sustainable development cooperation;

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Amendment 13

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50

Motion for a resolution

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50. Calls for the consolidation of a robust rule of law toolbox, building on the current conditionality provisions under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the horizontal enabling conditions in the Common Provisions Regulation; underlines the need for far greater transparency and consistency with regard to the application of tools to protect the rule of law and for Parliament’s role to be strengthened in the application and scrutiny of such measures; insists, furthermore, on the need for consistency across instruments when assessing breaches of the rule of law in Member States;

50. Calls for the consolidation of a robust rule of law toolbox, building on the current conditionality provisions under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the horizontal enabling conditions in the Common Provisions Regulation; underlines the need for far greater transparency and consistency with regard to the application of tools to protect the rule of law and for Parliament’s role to be strengthened in the application and scrutiny of such measures; insists, furthermore, on the need for consistency across instruments when assessing breaches of the rule of law in Member States; recognises that approximately 65 % of sustainable development goal (SDG) targets cannot be achieved without the involvement of local and regional authorities; calls for the next MFF to allocate resources for supporting decentralised cooperation programmes, such as the ‘Partnership for Sustainable Cities’, and to facilitate access to financing instruments for LRAs in partner countries;

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Amendment 14

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 50 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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50 a. Underlines that to strengthen economic security, the EU should focus on reinforcing the resilience of supply chains and securing access to critical materials and technologies; calls for reducing dependencies through diversification of strategic partnerships and enhancing EU capabilities in key industrial sectors to ensure a stable and competitive economy;

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