European Parliament 2014-2019 Committee on Foreign Affairs 2016/2036(INI) 18.10.2016 AMDMTS 1-247 Draft report Elmar Brok (PE587.509v03-00) Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (2016/2036(INI)) AM\1107137.docx PE592.239v01-00 United in diversity
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1 Soraya Post Citation 1 a (new) - having regard to article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations, 2 Charles Tannock Citation 5 having regard to the State of the Union speech delivered by President Juncker on 14 September 2016, deleted 3 Mario Borghezio Citation 5 having regard to the State of the Union speech delivered by President Juncker on 14 September 2016, deleted Or. it AM\1107137.docx 3/136 PE592.239v01-00
4 Geoffrey Van Orden Citation 7 a (new) - having regard to the European Parliament report on Peace Support Operations EU engagement with the UN and the African Union (2015/2275(INI)), 5 Soraya Post Citation 7 b (new) - having regard to the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2015-2019, 6 Angel Dzhambazki Citation 8 having regard to the Franco- German initiative on defence of September 2016 entitled Renewal of the CSDP, deleted Or. bg PE592.239v01-00 4/136 AM\1107137.docx
7 Charles Tannock Citation 8 having regard to the Franco- German initiative on defence of September 2016 entitled Renewal of the CSDP, deleted 8 Mario Borghezio Citation 8 having regard to the Franco- German initiative on defence of September 2016 entitled Renewal of the CSDP, deleted Or. it 9 Lorenzo Cesa Citation 8 having regard to the Franco- German initiative on defence of September 2016 entitled Renewal of the CSDP, having regard to the Franco- German initiative on defence of September 2016 entitled Renewal of the CSDP and the Italian initiative of October 2016 entitled For a stronger European defence system, AM\1107137.docx 5/136 PE592.239v01-00
Or. it 10 Michael Gahler Citation 8 having regard to the Franco- German initiative on defence of September 2016 entitled Renewal of the CSDP, (Does not affect the English version.) Or. de 11 Arnaud Danjean Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany), Jean-Marc Ayrault (France), Witold Waszczykowski (Poland) on the future of Europe Weimar on 28 August 2016, 12 Gilles Pargneaux Citation 8 a (new) having regard to the statements by PE592.239v01-00 6/136 AM\1107137.docx
the Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, and the Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti, of 10 August 2016 calling for a Defence Schengen, Or. fr 13 Gilles Pargneaux Citation 8 b (new) having regard to the White Paper on German security policy and the future of the Bundeswehr published on 13 July 2016 by Germany s Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, Or. fr 14 Notis Marias Citation 9 a (new) - having regard to the Protocol (No 1) to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the role of National Parliaments in the European Union, Or. el 15 Charles Tannock AM\1107137.docx 7/136 PE592.239v01-00
Citation 9 a (new) - having regard to the outcome of the informal EU defence ministers' meeting in Bratislava of 27 September 2016, 16 Notis Marias Citation 9 b (new) - having regard to Protocol (No 2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, Or. el 17 Tokia Saïfi Citation 10 a (new) having regard to the Joint Communication of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 18 November 2015 entitled Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy, Or. fr PE592.239v01-00 8/136 AM\1107137.docx
18 Mariya Gabriel Citation 10 a (new) - having regard to the joint staff working document of the European Commission on "Gender equality and women's empowerment: transforming lives of girls and women through the EU external relations 2016-2020", 19 Charles Tannock Citation 10 a (new) - having regard to the EU-NATO joint declaration of July 2016, 20 Mariya Gabriel Citation 10 b (new) - having regard to UN Security Council Resolution on women, peace and security and subsequent resolutions2242, 1820, 1888, 1889 and 1960, AM\1107137.docx 9/136 PE592.239v01-00
21 Eduard Kukan Recital -A (new) -A. whereas the European Union faces unprecedented internal and external challenges which calls for decisive action and joint response; whereas the EU will be able to respond effectively to the new challenges only if its structures and its Member States work together in a common and truly coordinated effort in the context of the CFSP/CSDP; 22 Jean-Luc Schaffhauser Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability owing to misplaced interventions on the part of its Member States, destabilising large parts of the Middle East and North Africa by means of proxy wars, and using, inter alia, terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al- Nusra Front that are backed by the West; Or. fr PE592.239v01-00 10/136 AM\1107137.docx
23 Angel Dzhambazki Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, following an aggressive strategic agenda openly challenges the European security order; 24 Andrejs Mamikins Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while relations with Russia have deteriorated significantly; 25 Javier Nart, Paavo Väyrynen, Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl AM\1107137.docx 11/136 PE592.239v01-00
Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and terrorist groups proliferate throughout the region; 26 Notis Marias Recital Α Α. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; Α. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region; Or. el 27 Eleftherios Synadinos Recital Α PE592.239v01-00 12/136 AM\1107137.docx
Α. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; Α. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region; Or. el 28 Salvatore Domenico Pogliese, Stefano Maullu Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region; Or. it 29 Mario Borghezio Recital A AM\1107137.docx 13/136 PE592.239v01-00
A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region; Or. it 30 Fabio Massimo Castaldo Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region; Or. it 31 Knut Fleckenstein Recital A PE592.239v01-00 14/136 AM\1107137.docx
A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region; 32 Vincent Peillon Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in conflicts and proxy wars in which ethnic and religious claims are exploited and terrorist groups such as ISIS and Jabhat Fateh al-sham (formerly the al- Nusra Front) proliferate throughout the region, while Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; Or. fr 33 Tamás Meszerics on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital A AM\1107137.docx 15/136 PE592.239v01-00
A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat Fateh al-sham, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours' sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; 34 Arnaud Danjean Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Front Fateh el-cham proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; 35 Jozo Radoš, Ivan Jakovčić Recital A PE592.239v01-00 16/136 AM\1107137.docx
A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as Daesh and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; 36 Soraya Post Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges article one of the charter of the United Nations; 37 Victor Boştinaru Recital A AM\1107137.docx 17/136 PE592.239v01-00
A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European and global peace and security order; 38 Marietje Schaake Recital A A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order; A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours sovereignty and human rights and openly challenges the European security order; 39 Javier Nart, Paavo Väyrynen, Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl, Hilde Vautmans Recital A a (new) PE592.239v01-00 18/136 AM\1107137.docx
Aa. whereas terrorism, hybrid threats, economic volatility, cyber and energy insecurity, organized crime and climate change constitute the bigger security threats of an everyday more complex and interconnected world in which the EU should do its best and search the means in order to guarantee security and deliver prosperity and democracy; 40 Jozo Radoš, Ivan Jakovčić Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas profound changes are happening in international security landscape as societal, economic, technological and geopolitical trends point to the growing vulnerability of the world's population to shocks and stresses, including: interstate conflicts, natural disasters, extreme weather events, water crises, state collapse and cyber-attacks; 41 Charles Tannock Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas Russia today is more autocratic internally, and more aggressive AM\1107137.docx 19/136 PE592.239v01-00
towards its neighbours than at any time since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991; whereas official Russian propaganda paints the West as an enemy and actively tries to undermine unity in the European Union and coherence in the Transatlantic alliance; 42 Tamás Meszerics on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas Russia aggressive action has turned common neighbouring countries into an area of competition with the EU violating neighbours' sovereignty, undermining their independence and openly challenging the current European order; 43 Javier Nart, Paavo Väyrynen, Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl, Hilde Vautmans Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas internal and external security are increasingly blurred; whereas especial attention should be brought to preventing conflict, addressing the root causes of instability and assuring human security; PE592.239v01-00 20/136 AM\1107137.docx
44 Jean-Luc Schaffhauser Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas this is about a crime of high treason relating to the inherent right to rise up owing to the total loss of legitimacy of the so-called democratic powers that have pursued this policy of Western disinformation, for which the EU, along with the Member States, bears a large share of the responsibility, paving the way for future civil wars in the Member States, as well as marking the end of the line for the current European institutions; Or. fr 45 Mario Borghezio Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism or of massive flows of migrants often infiltrated by potential terrorists, as has been reported by the European Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, Gilles de Kerchove, among others; Or. it AM\1107137.docx 21/136 PE592.239v01-00
46 Soraya Post Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences firstly for the peoples directly affected by the conflicts but also for the security and well-being of European citizens, as the effects of the conflicts increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism or disinformation campaigns; 47 Vincent Peillon Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; Or. fr 48 Angel Dzhambazki Recital B PE592.239v01-00 22/136 AM\1107137.docx
B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive influxes of illegal immigrants, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; Or. bg 49 Tamás Meszerics on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, increased refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; 50 Fabio Massimo Castaldo Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be AM\1107137.docx 23/136 PE592.239v01-00
it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or through the economic impacts triggered by the sanctions imposed by the EU; Or. it 51 Javier Nart, Paavo Väyrynen, Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or others; 52 Notis Marias Recital Β Β. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; Β. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows; Or. el PE592.239v01-00 24/136 AM\1107137.docx
53 Knut Fleckenstein Recital B B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies; B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism or massive refugee flows; 54 Angel Dzhambazki Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas this new form of hybrid terrorism is of importance especially for European Union border-states, which are the first point of contact, dealing with the first waves of migrant flows resulting from the escalated situation in the Middle East; 55 Jean-Luc Schaffhauser Recital C C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in AM\1107137.docx 25/136 PE592.239v01-00
European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to the criminal Islamist organisation calling itself Islamic State are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyberattacks; Or. fr 56 Jozo Radoš, Ivan Jakovčić Recital C C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to Daesh are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; 57 Javier Nart, Paavo Väyrynen, Norica Nicolai, Ivo Vajgl Recital C C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism C. whereas Europe is experiencing the threat of terrorism in its territory; while terrorism and a constant violence plague in North Africa and the Middle East continue to expand; whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities PE592.239v01-00 26/136 AM\1107137.docx
industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria, Libya and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; 58 Victor Boştinaru Recital C C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria, Iraq and Libya, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; 59 Vincent Peillon Recital C C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; whereas al- AM\1107137.docx 27/136 PE592.239v01-00
Qaeda is taking advantage of the security vacuum in the Middle East and North Africa to gain strength via Fateh al- Sham, AQIM and AQAP, and whereas its determination as regards global jihad remains firm; Or. fr 60 Charles Tannock Recital C C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; C. whereas the recent terrorist acts in European cities committed by radical jihadists linked to ISIS are part of that group s comprehensive strategy, complementing a land war in Syria and Iraq, an economic war aimed at the tourism industry in North Africa, as well as online propaganda and cyber-attacks; whereas the thousands of EU citizens who have joined such terrorist groups are an increasing threat to our security at home, as well as elsewhere in the world; 61 Knut Fleckenstein Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas an aggressive Russia continues to violate its neighbours' sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order, be it in the form of disinformation campaigns aimed at PE592.239v01-00 28/136 AM\1107137.docx
dividing our societies or in the form of providing financial support to EU sceptical and fascist groups within the Union; 62 Charles Tannock Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas information and cyber warfare targeted at European Union Member States and other Western countries, individuals, and organisations is a deliberate attempt at state and nonstate level to destabilise and discredit political, economic, and social structures; 63 Mariya Gabriel Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the Sahel region and other connected geographical areas represent priority regions to ensure the security of the European Union; whereas the EU Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel has been confirmed and renewed in 2015; AM\1107137.docx 29/136 PE592.239v01-00
64 Jean-Luc Schaffhauser Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the loveliest post-war ideas and at the same time one of the greatest failures in overlooking nations and the specificities of the various peoples that make up the European Union; points out that it is, furthermore, an economic failure in which competition has replaced cooperation, and a political failure in that it has chosen a West that is against a Europe of peace; Or. fr 65 Notis Marias Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power and a donor of humanitarian and development assistance; Or. el PE592.239v01-00 30/136 AM\1107137.docx
66 Charles Tannock Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls the decades of peace, stability and prosperity enjoyed by European Union Member States and their citizens; notes that the EU remains an economic power, a generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a player in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 67 Mario Borghezio Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; AM\1107137.docx 31/136 PE592.239v01-00
Or. it 68 Fabio Massimo Castaldo Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; Or. it 69 Knut Fleckenstein Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as 1. Recalls that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global multilateral diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation PE592.239v01-00 32/136 AM\1107137.docx
climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; of weapons and human rights; 70 Eleftherios Synadinos Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains a strong economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; Or. el 71 Urmas Paet Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the 1. Recalls that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and AM\1107137.docx 33/136 PE592.239v01-00
most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; Or. et 72 Francisco José Millán Mon Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens and to its neighbouring countries, many of them current EU Member States; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 73 Michael Gahler Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in PE592.239v01-00 34/136 AM\1107137.docx
European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and human rights; Or. de 74 Tamás Meszerics on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, international justice, nonproliferation and human rights; 75 Neena Gill Paragraph 1 AM\1107137.docx 35/136 PE592.239v01-00
1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; calls for stepping up visibility of EU actions in these fields; 76 Marietje Schaake Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; notes, however, that the revised European Neighbourhood Instrument has not lived up to its goals, especially when it comes to the 'more for more' principle; PE592.239v01-00 36/136 AM\1107137.docx
77 Sabine Lösing Paragraph 1 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; 1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; recalls that the EU at the same time is among the biggest armsexporters in the world, in particular to the MA region, accepts that nuclear weapons are currently modernised by the US as part of a deterrence strategy, closed down all legal and save ways for migration and refugees and recently conditioned its development aid upon holding and taking back refugees and migrants; 78 Soraya Post Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recalls that the Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policies of the European Union stresses the importance AM\1107137.docx 37/136 PE592.239v01-00
of the EU to promote human rights through dialogue and support, long-term engagement and to persistently seek to advance human rights protection; 79 Jean-Luc Schaffhauser Paragraph 2 2. Considers that the current crisis is also an opportunity for the EU if it is used to make the EU work better; recalls that European citizens see an effective common foreign and security policy as a priority area of action for the EU and that this is one of the areas where European cooperation can yield most value added; emphasises, therefore, that Member States must change their mentality since nowadays thinking about foreign policy and security in a narrow minded national perspective is obsolete; is convinced that no single Member State alone is able to tackle any of the challenges we face today; urges Member States to finally show sufficient levels of political will and trust in one another to make it possible to use the tools at hand in a concerted manner in order to pursue our interests and values; reiterates that the EU can only be a strong global player on an equal footing with other major powers if all Member States speak with one voice and act together in the framework of a strong EU foreign policy; 2. Considers that the current crisis must give the EU an opportunity to improve the way it works by recognising the sovereignty of each of its Member States; recalls that an effective common foreign and security policy is a priority area of action for the EU and that this is one of the areas where European cooperation can yield most value added, by supporting the Member States or partners that have the necessary capacity for action and know-how; emphasises, therefore, that EU governments must change their mentality; reiterates that the EU can only be a strong global player on an equal footing with other major powers if it takes account of all its Member States, including those with a veto at the UN Security Council; Or. fr PE592.239v01-00 38/136 AM\1107137.docx
80 Charles Tannock Paragraph 2 2. Considers that the current crisis is also an opportunity for the EU if it is used to make the EU work better; recalls that European citizens see an effective common foreign and security policy as a priority area of action for the EU and that this is one of the areas where European cooperation can yield most value added; emphasises, therefore, that Member States must change their mentality since nowadays thinking about foreign policy and security in a narrow minded national perspective is obsolete; is convinced that no single Member State alone is able to tackle any of the challenges we face today; urges Member States to finally show sufficient levels of political will and trust in one another to make it possible to use the tools at hand in a concerted manner in order to pursue our interests and values; reiterates that the EU can only be a strong global player on an equal footing with other major powers if all Member States speak with one voice and act together in the framework of a strong EU foreign policy; 2. Believes that the current crisis has exposed weaknesses in the EU and its structures and calls on Member States to cooperate more effectively to address common challenges; recalls that some European citizens see an effective common foreign and security policy as a priority area of action for the EU; emphasises that it is a defining characteristic of a Member State's foreign and security policy to be able to operate unilaterally in their own national interest when they so choose; recognises that the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU can only operate effectively when there is unanimity; encourages Member States to show sufficient levels of political will and trust in one another to make it possible to use the tools at hand to pursue common interests and values; 81 Notis Marias Paragraph 2 2. Considers that the current crisis is also an opportunity for the EU if it is used 2. Recalls that an overwhelming majority of European citizens are opposed AM\1107137.docx 39/136 PE592.239v01-00