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1 European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs 2017/2026(INI) AMDMTS Draft report Reinhard Bütikofer (PE v01-00) EU political relations with ASEAN (2017/2026(INI)) AM\ docx PE v01-00 United in diversity

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3 1 Goffredo Maria Bettini Citation 7 having regard to the ongoing negotiations and/or the conclusion of seven Partnership and Cooperation Agreements between the European Union and certain ASEAN member states, namely Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, having regard to the ongoing negotiations and/or the conclusion of Partnership and Cooperation Agreements between the European Union and certain ASEAN member states, namely Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, Or. it 2 Goffredo Maria Bettini Citation 7 a (new) 7a. having regard to the deadlock over the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and Thailand, Or. it 3 David Martin Citation 8 having regard to the negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with having regard to the negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with AM\ docx 3/83 PE v01-00

4 Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, the expected conclusion of FTAs with Singapore and Vietnam and the negotiations on an investment agreement with Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, and with Malaysia which are currently on hold, the expected conclusion of FTAs with Singapore and Vietnam in the coming months and the negotiations on an investment agreement with Myanmar, 4 Goffredo Maria Bettini Citation 8 having regard to the negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, the expected conclusion of FTAs with Singapore and Vietnam and the negotiations on an investment agreement with Myanmar, having regard to the negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Indonesia and the Philippines, the expected conclusion of FTAs with Singapore and Vietnam and the negotiations on an investment agreement with Myanmar, Or. it 5 Goffredo Maria Bettini Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the breaking-off of the negotiations on the free trade agreements between Thailand and the European Union and between Malaysia and the European Union, Or. it PE v /83 AM\ docx

5 6 Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the meeting between the EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström and ASEAN Economic Ministers in Manila on 10 March 2017, 7 Eduard Kukan Citation 21 having regard to the 28 th and 29 th ASEAN Summits held in Vientiane, Laos on 6-7 September 2016, having regard to the 28 th and 29 th ASEAN Summits held in Vientiane, Laos on 6-7 September 2016 and 30th ASEAN Summit held in Manila, Philippines on April 2017, 8 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Citation 21 a (new) - having regard to the 24th Meeting of the ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC), held on 2 March 2017 AM\ docx 5/83 PE v01-00

6 in Jakarta, 9 Eduard Kukan Citation 23 a (new) - having regard to the 24th ASEAN- EU Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting held in Jakarta on 2 March 2017, 10 Barbara Lochbihler, Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Citation 24 a (new) - having regard to the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) founded in 2013 with the objective to promote democracy and human rights in all ASEAN states, 11 Helmut Scholz Citation 24 a (new) PE v /83 AM\ docx

7 - having regard to the Declaration on Strengthening Social Protection adopted on 9 October 2013 at the 23rd ASEAN Summit in Brunei Darussalam, in which, with reference to the ASEAN Charter, the obligation to develop a social dimension was affirmed as a central objective in the context of the three pillars of the integration process, Or. de 12 Javier Nart, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, María Teresa Giménez Barbat Citation 24 a (new) - having regard to ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR), 13 Helmut Scholz Citation 25 having regard to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by all ASEAN member states, having regard to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by all ASEAN member states, to whose practical implementation the Heads of State and Government have repeatedly committed AM\ docx 7/83 PE v01-00

8 themselves in numous declarations issued at their regular summits in the context of their obligation to reinforce the social security pillar, Or. de 14 Karoline Graswander-Hainz, Eugen Freund Citation 25 a (new) - having regard to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework, adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on 16 June 2011, 15 Barbara Lochbihler, Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Citation 25 a (new) - having regard to the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, signed by all ASEAN member states in November 2015, 16 PE v /83 AM\ docx

9 David Martin, Goffredo Maria Bettini Citation 29 having regard to its recent resolutions on ASEAN member states, in particular those of 6 October 2016 on Thailand, notably the situation of Andy Hall 9, of 9 June 2016 on Cambodia 10, of 26 November 2015 on the political situation in Cambodia 11, of 9 July 2015 on Cambodia s draft laws on NGOs and trade unions 12, of 8 October 2015 on the situation in Thailand 13, of 21 May 2015 on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including the mass graves in Thailand 14, of 15 December 2016 on the situation of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar 15, of 7 July 2016 on Myanmar, in particular the situation of the Rohingya 16, of 17 December 2015 on Malaysia 17, of 19 January 2017 on Indonesia, notably the case of Hosea Yeimo and Ismael Alua and the Governor of Jakarta 18, and of 15 September 2016 on the Philippines 19, having regard to its recent human rights urgency resolutions on ASEAN member states, in particular those of 6 October 2016 on Thailand, notably the situation of Andy Hall 9, of 9 June 2016 on Cambodia 10, of 26 November 2015 on the political situation in Cambodia 11, of 9 July 2015 on Cambodia s draft laws on NGOs and trade unions 12, of 8 October 2015 on the situation in Thailand 13, of 21 May 2015 on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including the mass graves in Thailand 14, of 15 December 2016 on the situation of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar 15, of 7 July 2016 on Myanmar, in particular the situation of the Rohingya 16, of 17 December 2015 on Malaysia 17, of 19 January 2017 on Indonesia, notably the case of Hosea Yeimo and Ismael Alua and the Governor of Jakarta 18, and of 15 September 2016 and 15 March 2017 on the Philippines 19, 10 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016) Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016) Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital A A. whereas this year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and the 40th A. whereas this year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, the 60th AM\ docx 9/83 PE v01-00

10 Anniversary of EU-ASEAN formal relations; anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, and the 40th Anniversary of EU-ASEAN formal relations; 18 Paulo Rangel Recital B B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has abundant resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the international rule of law; B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, particularly in terms of the economy, technology and research, has a geopolitically and geoeconomically strategic position, a high active population, and abundant natural resources, is pursuing a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the regional and international rule of law; Or. pt 19 Ana Gomes Recital B B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has abundant resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has abundant resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals PE v /83 AM\ docx

11 (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the international rule of law; (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism; 20 Helmut Scholz Recital B B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has abundant resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the international rule of law; B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has rich resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the international rule of law; Or. de 21 Neena Gill Recital B B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has abundant resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the international rule of law; B. whereas ASEAN has emerged as one of the world s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, is strategically located, has abundant resources, a goal of increased economic integration and an ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, notably on education, and is a strong advocate of multilateralism and the international rule of law; whereas closing the development gap within AM\ docx 11/83 PE v01-00

12 ASEAN will be vital in pursuing further integration and ensuring security, stability and protection of social, economic and political rights; 22 Helmut Scholz Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the increasing economic integration within ASEAN is producing radical changes in ASEAN societies, which, in conjunction with economic management geared to market liberalisation, deregulation and privatisation, have brought about a loss of traditional living environments and of survival strategies, as well as more difficult access to such common assets as health, education, water, etc., which however ought really to compensate for these losses; Or. de 23 Fabio Massimo Castaldo Recital C C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN are fundamentally different, rising from different contexts and having different visions and missions but whereas both organisations have been PE v /83 AM\ docx

13 their members for many decades; fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; 24 László Tőkés Recital C C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic and face their own challenges but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development and have aimed at building trust among their members for many decades in an effort to gradually increase their stature as international players; 25 Raffaele Fitto Recital C C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades, with a view to cooperation at various levels between sovereign States; AM\ docx 13/83 PE v01-00

14 Or. it 26 Reinhard Bütikofer, Barbara Lochbihler on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital C C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both rules-based organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; as such, the EU is a unique type of partner for ASEAN; 27 Paulo Rangel Recital C C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence, regional integration, international cooperation and development of their members, for many decades; Or. pt 28 Goffredo Maria Bettini PE v /83 AM\ docx

15 Recital C C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades; C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence, regional integration and development of their members for many decades; Or. it 29 Helmut Scholz Recital c a (new) Ca. whereas in scientific and political circles in the ASEAN countries consideration is being given to the fact that, despite numerous activities that form part of relations, the EU does not yet have a coherent and consistent conception of what its role in the context of regional integration processes in ASEAN should be; Or. de 30 Eduard Kukan Recital C a (new) AM\ docx 15/83 PE v01-00

16 C a. whereas from , the EU has significantly increased its development cooperation funds; whereas more than 170 million has been earmarked to fund the on-going and post ASEAN regional integration agenda; whereas in addition the EU has pledged over 3 billion to reduce poverty and address development gaps in lowincome ASEAN countries; 31 Laurenţiu Rebega Recital D D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; D. whereas ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second trading partner and principal source of development assistance; Or. ro 32 Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital D D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second and the EU is the first provider of Foreign Direct Investments in the ASEAN PE v /83 AM\ docx

17 region; whereas the EU and its Member States have been continuously engaged with the ASEAN countries on poverty eradication as a major donor of development aid; 33 Raffaele Fitto Recital D D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; whereas for European undertakings ASEAN represents a gateway to the markets not only of the ASEAN nations but also of other Asian economies; Or. it 34 Paulo Rangel Recital D D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second, as well as the first supplier of financing for development in the region; Or. pt AM\ docx 17/83 PE v01-00

18 35 Eduard Kukan Recital D D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that with bilateral trade in goods worth more than 200 billion euros per year, ASEAN is the EU s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN s second; 36 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Recital D a (new) D a. whereas EU-ASEAN relations are comprehensive and cover a wide range of sectors including trade and investment, development, economics and political affairs; whereas the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action from 2012 was adopted to give a more strategic focus to the regional cooperation between EU and ASEAN in these sectors; 37 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Recital D b (new) PE v /83 AM\ docx

19 D b. whereas the EU granted the Philippines GSP+ status in December 2014, as the first ASEAN country to enjoy such trade preferences; whereas this enables the Philippines to export 66 % of all its products tariff-free to the EU; 38 Paulo Rangel Recital E E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; deleted Or. pt 39 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Recital E E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; deleted AM\ docx 19/83 PE v01-00

20 40 David Martin Recital E E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; 41 Cristian Dan Preda, Eduard Kukan Recital E E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; 42 Urmas Paet Recital E PE v /83 AM\ docx

21 E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; Or. et 43 Reinhard Bütikofer, Barbara Lochbihler on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital E E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the EU s current economic and political difficulties have raised concerns amongst ASEAN countries, which want to see how the EU will be able to overcome its challenges and divisions; 44 László Tőkés Recital E E. whereas the EU experience has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, E. whereas the EU's expertise and experience in regional economic and political integration has in the past served as a source of inspiration for other regional AM\ docx 21/83 PE v01-00

22 have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; integration processes; whereas the ASEAN countries, however, have been waiting to see whether the EU will be able to overcome its problems and divisions; 45 Goffredo Maria Bettini Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; Or. it 46 David Martin Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping F. whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including PE v /83 AM\ docx

23 crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; 47 Urmas Paet Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; Or. et 48 Raffaele Fitto Recital F AM\ docx 23/83 PE v01-00

24 F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; Or. it 49 Cristian Dan Preda Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas at present the integration processes in both regions are being challenged; whereas the EU is facing several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; PE v /83 AM\ docx

25 50 Paulo Rangel Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy orientations and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to threats to democracy and the rule of law, religious relations, social inequalities and failure to observe human and minority rights; Or. pt 51 Neena Gill Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening and at the same time opening up new opportunities for the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit but is taking significant steps forward on defence integration, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, AM\ docx 25/83 PE v01-00

26 relations, social inequalities and human rights; including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; 52 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and the failure to address critical human rights concerns with clear transboundary implications; 53 Ana Gomes Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration PE v /83 AM\ docx

27 processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and the failure to address critical human rights concerns with clear crossborder implications; 54 Barbara Lochbihler, Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital F F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights; F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-asean trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations and ethnic minorities, social inequalities and human rights violations; 55 Reinhard Bütikofer, Barbara Lochbihler AM\ docx 27/83 PE v01-00

28 on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital F a (new) F a. whereas human rights violations, widespread land grabs, and environmental degradation have had a significant impact on local communities, including indigenous and marginalized groups; whereas any erosion of democracy, human rights protection, and space for civil society constitutes also a regional concern in Southeast Asia; whereas local communities and civil society in ASEAN have highlighted such concerns and sought to bring them to the attention of regional leaders; 56 Ana Gomes Recital f a (new) f a. whereas human rights violations, including widespread land grabs, and environmental degradation have had a significant impact on local communities, including indigenous and marginalised groups; whereas the erosion of democracy, human rights protections, and space for civil society constitute growing regional concerns in Southeast Asia expressed by those within and outside of governments; whereas local communities and civil society in ASEAN have highlighted these concerns and sought to bring them to the attention of regional leaders; PE v /83 AM\ docx

29 57 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Recital f b (new) f b. whereas human rights violations, including widespread land grabs, and environmental degradation have had a significant impact on local communities, including indigenous and marginalized groups; whereas the erosion of democracy, human rights protections, and space for civil society constitute growing regional concerns in Southeast Asia expressed by those within and outside of governments; whereas local communities and civil society in ASEAN have highlighted these concerns and sought to bring them to the attention of regional leaders; 58 Barbara Lochbihler, Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital F b (new) F b. whereas ASEAN constitutes an important regional platform, which could play an important role in efforts to address human rights violations and concerns at the level of its member states; AM\ docx 29/83 PE v01-00

30 59 Ana Gomes Recital f b (new) f b. whereas ASEAN constitutes an important regional platform, which could aid in efforts to address human rights violations and concerns at the national level in member states; 60 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Recital f a (new) f a. whereas the EU has determined that it will place human rights at the centre of its relations with third countries; 61 Goffredo Maria Bettini Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the objectives of the ASEAN countries include attaining democratic standards such as respect for the rule of law and human rights, but practical action has been taken to combat PE v /83 AM\ docx

31 corruption and illicit employment, bringing about measurable progress on the basis of these efforts; Or. it 62 Helmut Scholz Recital G G. whereas the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) may give new impetus to negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and whereas a more assertive China is launching initiatives such as One Belt, One Road that challenge all countries in the neighbourhood and beyond; G. whereas the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is giving new impetus to negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP); whereas, with its One Belt, One Road initiative, China is pursuing an approach to cooperation which is also aimed at the ASEAN countries and which can impart additional impetus to regional integration processes and contribute additional resources to them, but is also viewed within the region as an economic and political challenge due to the associated increased influence of China; Or. de 63 Goffredo Maria Bettini Recital G G. whereas the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) may give new impetus to negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic G. whereas the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) creates an opportunity for closer relations between the EU and the ASEAN countries AM\ docx 31/83 PE v01-00

32 Partnership (RCEP) and whereas a more assertive China is launching initiatives such as One Belt, One Road that challenge all countries in the neighbourhood and beyond; with a view to giving new impetus to negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and whereas a more assertive China is launching initiatives such as One Belt, One Road that challenge all countries in the neighbourhood and beyond; Or. it 64 Helmut Scholz Recital H H. whereas tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) constitute a dominant challenge for the region; whereas the ASEAN-China Dialogue on a Code of Conduct remains ASEAN s primary mechanism for exchanges with China on the SCS; whereas Chinese activities from military patrols and drills to construction activities in disregard of the principles outlined in the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea of 2002 remain an issue of concern; H. whereas tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) constitute a dominant challenge for the region; whereas the ASEAN-China Dialogue on a Code of Conduct is an appropriate mechanism for exchanges with China on the SCS, which should be consistently developed and applied by all sides directly affected while refraining from unilateral activities that are contrary to it; Or. de 65 Goffredo Maria Bettini Recital H H. whereas tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) constitute a dominant challenge for the region; whereas the H. whereas tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) constitute a threat and a risk to security and stability in the region; PE v /83 AM\ docx

33 ASEAN-China Dialogue on a Code of Conduct remains ASEAN s primary mechanism for exchanges with China on the SCS; whereas Chinese activities from military patrols and drills to construction activities in disregard of the principles outlined in the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea of 2002 remain an issue of concern; whereas the ASEAN-China Dialogue on a Code of Conduct remains ASEAN s primary mechanism for exchanges with China on the SCS; whereas Chinese activities from military patrols and drills to construction activities in disregard of the principles outlined in the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea of 2002 remain an issue of concern; Or. it 66 Cristian Dan Preda Recital H H. whereas tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) constitute a dominant challenge for the region; whereas the ASEAN-China Dialogue on a Code of Conduct remains ASEAN s primary mechanism for exchanges with China on the SCS; whereas Chinese activities from military patrols and drills to construction activities in disregard of the principles outlined in the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea of 2002 remain an issue of concern; H. whereas tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) constitute a dominant challenge for the region; whereas the most worrying trend is the militarization of the South China Sea; whereas the ASEAN- China Dialogue on a Code of Conduct remains ASEAN s primary mechanism for exchanges with China on the SCS; whereas Chinese activities from military patrols and drills to construction activities in disregard of the principles outlined in the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea of 2002 remain an issue of concern; 67 James Carver Recital I AM\ docx 33/83 PE v01-00

34 I. whereas the EU has consistently supported the work of ASEAN and in particular the ASEAN Secretariat, and has, in recognition of ASEAN s importance, appointed a dedicated EU Head of Delegation to ASEAN who took office in 2015; deleted 68 Paulo Rangel Recital I I. whereas the EU has consistently supported the work of ASEAN and in particular the ASEAN Secretariat, and has, in recognition of ASEAN s importance, appointed a dedicated EU Head of Delegation to ASEAN who took office in 2015; I. whereas the EU has consistently supported the work of ASEAN and in particular the ASEAN Secretariat, and has, in recognition of ASEAN s importance, appointed a dedicated EU Head of Delegation to ASEAN who took office in 2015, at the same time as the EU Mission to ASEAN was set up; whereas 25 ambassadors of EU Member States and the European Commission are currently accredited in ASEAN; Or. pt 69 James Carver Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN PE v /83 AM\ docx

35 and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; 70 Helmut Scholz Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations; recommends setting in train the requisite planning work for strategic positioning of the EU in relation to ASEAN processes, in order, on that basis, to discuss with partners an upgrading of relations into a Strategic Partnership; Or. de 71 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN AM\ docx 35/83 PE v01-00

36 relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; stresses that a Strategic Partnership with ASEAN will be an opportunity for the EU to reinforce its positioning in Asia but also a chance to play a greater role in the region and foster its objectives of peace, the rule of law, democracy and human rights, maritime safety and resource sharing; 72 Eduard Kukan Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; underlines that the EU has compelling economic, sectoral and political interests in enhancing its cooperation with this pivotal player in a region of strategic importance; 73 Fabio Massimo Castaldo Paragraph 1 PE v /83 AM\ docx

37 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership, focusing on dynamic and concrete policies with the first objective to support the approaching between the two societies and the two economies; 74 Reinhard Bütikofer on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership; 1. Congratulates the ASEAN member states on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and fully supports all efforts for regional integration; expresses equally its appreciation for 40 years of EU-ASEAN relations and reiterates its recommendation that relations should be upgraded into a Strategic Partnership based on concrete actions, tangible deliverables and stronger substantive cooperation; 75 James Carver Paragraph 2 AM\ docx 37/83 PE v01-00

38 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and Europe; 76 Helmut Scholz Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs and on establishing comprehensive, sustainable, rights-based social security systems; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN, but also in the WTO with reference to preserving, strengthening and further developing the multilateral international trade architecture and fair trading relationships; Or. de PE v /83 AM\ docx

39 77 Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Javier Nart, Petras Auštrevičius, Hilde Vautmans Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; believes that EU- ASEAN cooperation could be strengthened in various areas such as financial sector development, transparency and the coordination of macro-economic policies; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 78 László Tőkés Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs and on addressing global challenges, including climate change, organized crime and terrorism; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of AM\ docx 39/83 PE v01-00

40 EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 79 Neena Gill Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on implementing the SDGs; calls for stepping up cooperation to close the development gap that exists within ASEAN; emphasises the pursuit of a high level of EU-ASEAN cooperation in multilateral institutions such as the UN; 80 Eduard Kukan Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; highlights that the EU is the top foreign investor in ASEAN; highlights also the opportunities for cooperation on 2. Highlights the political value of strong trade and investment relations between ASEAN and the EU and exhorts both partners to strengthen economic relations; stresses that there is significant potential for EU-ASEAN trade relations to grow; highlights that the EU is the top PE v /83 AM\ docx