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White paper on the future of European defence
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Amendment 99
Rihards Kols, Reinis Pozņaks, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
Joint motion for a resolution
Recital A
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| A. whereas over the last decade, major geopolitical shifts, amplified by the return of large-scale war to our neighbourhood, have been threatening the security of the EU, its Member States and its citizens; whereas the EU is currently under attack, with hybrid incidents inside its borders, a large-scale war in its neighbourhood and a realignment of global powers, all presenting real risks to the security of the EU and its citizens and requiring immediate, ambitious and decisive action; whereas Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a watershed moment in European history; whereas Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is widely recognised as an attack on the European peace order established after the Second World War and the global order as a whole; | A. whereas over the last decade, major geopolitical shifts, amplified by the return of large-scale war to our neighbourhood, have been threatening the security of the EU, its Member States, the candidate countries and their respective citizens; whereas the EU is currently under attack, with hybrid incidents inside its borders, a large-scale war in its neighbourhood and a realignment of global powers, all presenting real risks to the security of the EU and its citizens and requiring immediate, ambitious and decisive action; whereas Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a watershed moment in European history; whereas Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is widely recognised as an attack on the European peace order established after the Second World War and the global order as a whole; |
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Amendment 100
Rihards Kols, Reinis Pozņaks, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
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Paragraph 34
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| 34. Reiterates the importance of EU-NATO cooperation, as NATO remains, for those states that are members of it, an important pillar of their collective defence; stresses that EU-NATO cooperation should continue, in particular, in areas such as information exchange, planning, military mobility and the exchange of best practice, and to reinforce deterrence, collective defence and interoperability; calls, nonetheless, for the development of a fully capable European pillar of NATO able to act autonomously whenever necessary; reiterates its call to strengthen cooperation – through action, not only words – on military mobility, information exchange, coordination of planning, improved cooperation on their respective military operations and enhanced response to hybrid warfare aimed at destabilising the whole EU continent; | 34. Reiterates the importance of EU-NATO cooperation, as NATO remains, for those states that are members of it, the main pillar of their collective defence; stresses that EU-NATO cooperation should continue, in particular, in areas such as information exchange, planning, military mobility and the exchange of best practice, and to reinforce deterrence, collective defence and interoperability; calls, nonetheless, for the development of a fully capable European pillar of NATO able to act autonomously whenever necessary; reiterates its call to strengthen cooperation – through action, not only words – on military mobility, information exchange, coordination of planning, improved cooperation on their respective military operations and enhanced response to hybrid warfare aimed at destabilising the whole EU continent; |
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Amendment 101
Rihards Kols, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
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Paragraph 39
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| 39. Considers that the CSDP must strongly participate in the fight against hybrid warfare against partner countries, particularly candidate countries; is deeply worried by the sharp increase in hybrid attacks, including sabotage, cyberattacks, information manipulation and election interference, with the objective of weakening the EU and its candidate countries; calls on the EU Member States to consider appropriate deterrence and countermeasures, including through the use of Article 42(7) TEU; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to pool resources and expertise in the field of cybersecurity; strongly advocates the development of a unified European approach to cyber forces; further insists on the swift creation of joint European cyber capabilities; recalls the increasing threats of cyber warfare and underlines the need for the EU to establish an EU cyber defence coordination centre to monitor, detect and respond to cyberthreats in real time; | 39. Considers that the CSDP must strongly participate in the fight against hybrid warfare against partner countries, particularly candidate countries; is deeply worried by the sharp increase in hybrid attacks, including sabotage, cyberattacks, information manipulation and election interference, with the objective of weakening the EU and its candidate countries; calls on the EU Member States to consider appropriate deterrence and countermeasures, including through the use of Article 42(7) TEU; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to pool resources and expertise in the field of cybersecurity; strongly advocates the development of a common European approach to cyber forces; further insists on the swift creation of joint European cyber capabilities; recalls the increasing threats of cyber warfare; |
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Amendment 102
Rihards Kols, Reinis Pozņaks, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
Joint motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
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| 1. Considers that the EU must act urgently to ensure its own autonomous security, strengthening its partnerships with like-minded partners and significantly reducing its dependencies on non-EU countries; stresses, therefore, that the EU is now at a turning point in its history and construction; insists that a ‘business as usual’ approach is no longer an option as it would lead to the end of a safe and secure Europe; considers that the EU and its Member States must choose between joining forces and working in unison to overcome the threats and attacks on EU security, and standing alone at the mercy of aggressive adversaries and unpredictable partners; | 1. Considers that the EU must act urgently to ensure its own autonomous security, strengthening its partnerships with like-minded partners and significantly reducing its dependencies on authoritarian regimes; stresses, therefore, that the EU is now at a turning point in its history and construction; insists that a ‘business as usual’ approach is no longer an option as it would lead to the end of a safe and secure Europe; considers that the EU and its Member States must choose between joining forces and working in unison to overcome the threats and attacks on EU security, and standing alone at the mercy of aggressive adversaries and unpredictable partners; |
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Amendment 103
Rihards Kols, Reinis Pozņaks, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
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Paragraph 46
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| 46. Stresses that EDIP must actively facilitate the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and new market entrants through simplified access to funding; emphasises that EDIP should be designed as a stepping stone towards greater European sovereignty in defence production; suggests that successful Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and European Defence Fund (EDF) projects be prioritised along the line of known capability gaps and that sufficient funding be ensured for projects that have proven to deliver; reiterates its call on the Member States to provide an implementation report on PESCO projects to Parliament at least twice a year; | 46. Stresses that EDIP must actively facilitate the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and new market entrants through simplified access to funding; emphasises that EDIP should be designed as a stepping stone towards greater European sovereignty in defence production; suggests that successful Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and European Defence Fund (EDF) projects be prioritised along the line of known capability gaps and that sufficient funding be ensured for projects that have proven to deliver; reiterates its call on the Member States to provide an implementation report on PESCO projects to Parliament at least twice a year; calls for a more geographically balanced development of the EDTIB, ensuring that critical capabilities, such as ammunition production, air defence systems and drone technologies, are also developed in frontline states, which have a direct understanding of operational needs; |
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Amendment 104
Rihards Kols, Reinis Pozņaks, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
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Paragraph 13
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| 13. Calls for immediate measures to enhance the security and defence of the EU’s north-eastern border with Russia and Belarus by establishing a comprehensive and resilient defence line across land, air and maritime domains to counter military and hybrid threats; emphasises the need to coordinate and integrate national efforts through EU regulatory and financial instruments to accelerate implementation; | 13. Calls for immediate measures to enhance the security and defence of the EU’s north-eastern border with Russia and Belarus by establishing a comprehensive and resilient defence line across land, air and maritime domains to counter military and hybrid threats including energy weaponisation, infrastructure sabotage and the instrumentalisation of migration; emphasises the need to coordinate and integrate national efforts through EU regulatory and financial instruments to accelerate implementation; |
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Amendment 105
Rihards Kols, Reinis Pozņaks, Adam Bielan
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
Joint motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 (new)
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| 22a. Stresses that preparedness for hybrid and grey zone attacks must become part of the EU’s strategic culture, with permanent exercises, joint threat assessments and pre-planned, coordinated responses among Member States, particularly in regions bordering hostile powers; |
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Amendment 106
Cristian Terheş, Adam Bielan, Reinis Pozņaks
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
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Paragraph 16 a (new)
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| 16a. Emphasises the importance of ensuring a geographically balanced distribution of defence financing in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF), particularly to strengthen the EU’s external borders with Russia and Belarus; |
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Amendment 107
Cristian Terheş, Adam Bielan, Reinis Pozņaks
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
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Paragraph 17 a (new)
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| 17a. Calls for urgent financial support to ensure the timely supply of defence products through joint procurement, industrial coordination, stockpiling, access to finance for manufacturers and the expansion and modernisation of production capacities, emphasising that this funding should prioritise Member States bordering Ukraine, to enhance its protection, and Member States bordering Russia, to further deter potential threats; |
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Amendment 108
Carlo Fidanza, Elena Donazzan, Alberico Gambino
on behalf of the ECR Group
Joint motion for a resolution
PPE, S&D, ECR, Renew, Verts/ALE
White paper on the future of European defence
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Paragraph 68
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| 68. Welcomes the five-point ‘ReArm Europe’ plan proposed by the Commission President on 4 March 2025; | 68. Welcomes the five-point ‘ReArm Europe’ plan proposed by the Commission President on 4 March 2025; emphasises that the ReArm Europe title risks being misleading and too restrictive for a plan that aims to address the strengthening of European defence across all sectors and domains, which is essential for ensuring the security of our citizens; calls, to this end, for the plan to be renamed ‘Defend Europe’; |
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