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Освен това те споделят визия за развитие на демокрацията, добро управление и права на човека като универсални ценности за насърчаване на развитието и укрепване на сътрудничеството в контекста на уважение към солидарността и неделимостта на двата континента";
They also share a vision of advancing democracy, good governance and human rights as universal values for promoting development and strengthening cooperation in a context that respects the solidarity and indivisibility of the two continents”;
7. подчертава, че споделените принципи и визия следва да включват също признатите в гореспоменатата Декларацията от Кайро зачитане на правовата държава, както и демокрация на участието, плурализъм и основни свободи;
Stresses that the shared principles and vision should also include respect for the rule of law, as well as participatory democracy, pluralism and fundamental freedoms, all recognised in the above - mentioned Cairo Declaration;
12. изразява съжаление от факта, че съвместната стратегия не се позовава на стратегическия план на КАС за 2004-2007 г. и приканва Европейската комисия да ориентира предложените от нея действия към политическа, финансова, логистична, техническа и кадрова подкрепа за институциите на АС и за инициативите и приоритетите, изработени от тях, вместо да предлага нови инициативи, произтичащи от донора, и паралелни структури;
Regrets the fact that the joint strategy makes no reference to the AUC 2004-2007 Strategic Plan, and urges the European Commission to direct the actions it proposes towards supporting politically, financially, logistically, technically and in terms of human resources the institutions of the AU and the initiatives and priorities worked out by them, rather than proposing new donor-driven initiatives and parallel structures;
Структура: четирите приоритетни области на действие
Structure: the four priority areas for action
Мир и сигурност
Peace and security
20. припомня, че към положението на нестабилните държави трябва да се подходи с чувствителен към конфликтите подход, който взема под внимание насърчаването на сигурността на хората и разглежда политическата икономика на конфликта и източниците на неравенство и дискриминация, с цел постигане на устойчив мир и сигурност; призовава за засилено съгласуване на политиките на ЕС, например чрез изпълнение на настоящите му ангажименти относно контрола на търговията с оръжия, но също така и чрез актуализиране на етичния кодекс на ЕС относно износа на оръжия спрямо правно обвързваща обща позиция на ОВППС и чрез ускоряване на изпълнението на стратегията на ЕС за борба с незаконното придобиване и трафика на малки оръжия и леко въоръжение (МОЛВ); в тази връзка подчертава колко важно е да се предотвратяват вместо да се уреждат конфликти; призовава за международна помощ с цел създаване на регионални центрове за наблюдение въз основа на географско разположение, които да са в състояние да отчитат повишаване на междуетническото, междурелигиозното или междуезиковото напрежение и да предупреждават международната общност за ситуации в Африка, които могат да доведат до насилие;
Recalls that the situation of fragile States must be addressed with a conflict-sensitive approach that takes into account the promotion of human security, that addresses the political economy of conflict and the sources of inequality and discrimination, in order to reach sustainable peace and security; calls for greater coherence of EU policies, e.g. by implementing its existing commitments to control the arms trade but also by upgrading the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Export to a legally binding CFSP Common Position and by accelerating the implementation of the EU Strategy to Combat the Illicit Accumulation and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW); in this connection, stresses how important it is to prevent rather than to resolve conflicts; calls for international aid for the purpose of establishing regional monitoring centres on a geographical basis, capable of detecting any deterioration of inter-ethnic, inter-religious or inter-linguistic tensions and of alerting the international community to situations in Africa which may turn violent;
Управление, включително правата на човека и правовата държава, и взаимна отчетност
Governance, including human rights and the rule of law, and mutual accountability
40. призовава за постоянен диалог между ЕС и Африка относно управлението и изграждането на платформи за диалог на няколко нива, за да не се прекъсва диалогът в случай на несъгласие или политическа криза;
Calls for a permanent dialogue between the EU and Africa on governance and the establishment of dialogue platforms at several levels, so that dialogue is not interrupted in event of a disagreement or political crisis;
45. настоява, че, като част от горепосочените отношения, партньорите от ЕС и Африка трябва да признаят своите задължения да зачитат, защитават и прилагат правата на човека в своите международни политики и практики за развитие и инвестиции;
Insists that, as part of the above-mentioned relations, both the EU and the African partners should recognise their obligations to respect, protect and fulfil human rights in their international development and investment policies and practices;
Икономически растеж, търговия и регионална интеграция
Economic growth, trade and regional integration
Инвестиция в хора
Investing in people
Прилагане и контрол
Implementation and monitoring
95. призовава Комисията да гарантира, че всяка рамка за наблюдение включва наблюдението на съществуващи ангажименти от страна на АС и ЕС, като ЦХР, горепосоченият Договор от Котону, горепосоченият Призив за действия от Абуджа, Всеобщата декларация за правата на човека;
Calls on the Commission to ensure that any monitoring framework includes the monitoring of existing commitments by the AU and EU, such as the MDGs, the above - mentioned Cotonou Agreement, the above - mentioned Abuja Call for Action, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights;
97. насърчава стратегията да създаде политическо пространство за реален и ефективен диалог между хората чрез подходящо финансиране и гаранции за политическа независимост и да установи механизми, чрез които гражданското общество и недържавните участници могат да предоставят информация в процесите на вземане на решение от правителството, както и да държат властите отговорни пред хората;
Encourages the strategy to create the political space for a genuine and effective people-to-people dialogue, through appropriate funding and guarantees for political independence, and to establish mechanisms through which civil society and non-state actors can provide input into the governmental decision-making processes, and can hold authorities accountable vis-à-vis the people;
100. приветства факта, че Съветът създаде ad hoc работна група с експерти от заинтересовани държави-членки, които да координират позициите на държавите-членки по въпроси, обхванати от съвместната стратегия, и отправя молба до Комисията и Съвета да докладват редовно на Европейския парламент относно дейността на тази работна група;
100.Welcomes the fact that the Council has set up an ad hoc working group with experts from interested Member States to coordinate Member States’ positions on the issues covered by the joint strategy, and requests the Commission and the Council to report regularly to the European Parliament on the activities of this working group;
Следователно, изразява решителност да контролира, съвместно с ПАП, изпълнението на съвместната стратегия и на програмите за действие; затова призовава за създаване на съвместна парламентарна делегация на Европейския парламент и ПАП като форум, на който да се обсъждат по демократичен начин проблемите, засягащи връзките между нашите народи;
Is therefore determined to closely monitor, together with the PAP, the implementation of the joint strategy and the action programmes; therefore calls for the establishment of a joint European Parliament - PAP parliamentary delegation as a forum to debate in a democratic way the issues affecting the relations between our peoples;
Introduction / background: Why a new Africa Strategy?
Introduction / background: Why a new Africa Strategy?
While the purpose of the 2005 EU Strategy for Africa - to foster better and closer relations between EU and Africa in an all-Africa approach - was welcomed by the European Parliament, it was a unilateral European document.
While the purpose of the 2005 EU Strategy for Africa - to foster better and closer relations between EU and Africa in an all-Africa approach - was welcomed by the European Parliament, it was a unilateral European document.
It failed to respect a fundamental principle underlined already in the declaration adopted at the first EU-Africa Summit in Cairo in April 2000, in that it was not a Strategy prepared "in a spirit of equality, respect, alliance and co-operation".
It failed to respect a fundamental principle underlined already in the declaration adopted at the first EU-Africa Summit in Cairo in April 2000, in that it was not a Strategy prepared "in a spirit of equality, respect, alliance and co-operation" .
An additional flaw with the 2005 Strategy was the lack of parliamentary consultation, including on the European level.
An additional flaw with the 2005 Strategy was the lack of parliamentary consultation, including on the European level.
Although the European Parliament did adopt a report by Maria Martens on the Strategy, its views were not taken into account in the process.
Although the European Parliament did adopt a report by Maria Martens on the Strategy, its views were not taken into account in the process.
At the ministerial EU-Africa meeting in Bamako in December 2005, the African Union Commission welcomed the EU Strategy for Africa “as a basis for a joint Africa-EU Strategy” and proposed to develop an action plan for its implementation.
At the ministerial EU-Africa meeting in Bamako in December 2005, the African Union Commission welcomed the EU Strategy for Africa “as a basis for a joint Africa-EU Stra t egy” and proposed to develop an action plan for its implementation.
An EU-AU dialogue was started, and today, a new joint EU-Africa Strategy is in the making.
An EU-AU dialogue was started, and today, a new joint EU-Africa Strategy is in the making.
A new Joint Strategy should be welcomed for a number of reasons.
A new Joint Strategy should be welcomed for a number of reasons.
EU-Africa relations have come a long way since the Cairo Declaration in 2000.
EU-Africa relations have come a long way since the Cairo Declaration in 2000.
In particular, the birth of the African Union and its institutions was a landmark in the promotion of all-African visions, principles and development, and it is high time that the AU and the EU together define and refine their partnership.
In particular, the birth of the African Union and its institutions was a landmark in the promotion of all-African visions, principles and development, and it is high time that the AU and the EU together define and refine their partnership.
The gradual strengthening of the AU institutions needs to be recognized and encouraged.
The gradual strengthening of the AU institutions needs to be recognized and encouraged.
The EU has also gone through changes, nearly doubling in size and taking on new challenges.
The EU has also gone through changes, nearly doubling in size and taking on new challenges.
In addition, the world has changed and we now face a number of new global issues and challenges - linked to security, climate change, trade, migration etc. - which affect the EU-Africa relations.
In addition, the world has changed and we now face a number of new global issues and challenges - linked to security, climate change, trade, migration etc. - which affect the EU-Africa relations.
On the other hand, some things have not changed.
On the other hand, some things have not changed.
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the poorest region in the world, and many African countries remain behind schedule to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the poorest region in the world, and many African countries remain behind schedule to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
There is a clear need for a new policy mix, a more comprehensive approach than in the past, with a focus not only on traditional development aid but also on other policy areas that have or could have an influence on African development.
There is a clear need for a new policy mix, a more comprehensive approach than in the past, with a focus not only on traditional development aid but also on other policy areas that have or could have an influence on African development.
The Joint Strategy is foreseen to be adopted, together with an Action Plan, at a second EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon in December 2007.
The Joint Strategy is foreseen to be adopted, together with an Action Plan, at a second EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon in December 2007.
A first step towards the adoption was taken at an AU-EU Ministerial Troika meeting that took place on 15 May this year, which adopted an Outline for the Joint EU-Africa Strategy.
A first step towards the adoption was taken at an AU-EU Ministerial Troika meeting that took place on 15 May this year, which adopted an Outline for the Joint EU-Africa Strategy.
This is in itself a very welcome partnership-based approach.
This is in itself a very welcome partnership-based approach.
However, the parliamentary dimension has yet to be taken into account in the process leading up to the adoption of the Strategy and in the follow-up and in the long term implementation and monitoring of the Strategy and the partnership.
However, the parliamentary dimension has yet to be taken into account in the process leading up to the adoption of the Strategy and in the follow-up and in the long term implementation and monitoring of the Strategy and the partnership.
This aspect is missing from the Outline document.
This aspect is missing from the Outline document.
Principles, objectives and visions on which the Strategy should be based
Principles, objectives and visions on which the Strategy should be based
A new Strategy must be based on a set of common values, interests, objectives and visions.
A new Strategy must be based on a set of common values, interests, objectives and visions.
A number of shared fundamental values were underlined already in the Cairo Declaration of 2000: "strengthening representative and participatory democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance, pluralism, international peace and security, political stability and confidence among nations".
A number of shared fundamental values were underlined already in the Cairo Declaration of 2000: "strengthening representative and participatory democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance, pluralism, international peace and security, political stability and confidence among nations".
In addition, a Joint Strategy must be built on the principles of partnership, ownership and equality.
In addition, a Joint Strategy must be built on the principles of partnership, ownership and equality.
The vision should be of a "partnership of equals", meaning that decisions are taken through a constant dialogue, based on the values outlined above.
The vision should be of a "partnership of equals", meaning that decisions are taken through a constant dialogue, based on the values outlined above.
A genuine partnership also means taking the cooperation beyond traditional development assistance, to areas of cooperation that will promote growth and security and thus promote development, and addressing global issues of common interest.
A genuine partnership also means taking the cooperation beyond traditional development assistance, to areas of cooperation that will promote growth and security and thus promote development, and addressing global issues of common interest.
As regards ownership, the EU must live up to its commitments made in Paris in 2005 to support the African Union's own initiatives and priorities, including NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa's Development) and the African Peace and Security Architecture, as well as organisations for regional development and integration.
As regards ownership, the EU must live up to its commitments made in Paris in 2005 to support the African Union's own initiatives and priorities, including NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa's Development) and the African Peace and Security Architecture, as well as organisations for regional development and integration.
The Outline lists four main objectives of the future partnership:
The Outline lists four main objectives of the future partnership:
(i) an EU-Africa political partnership, addressing "common challenges such as peace and security, migration and a clean environment";
(i) an EU-Africa political partnership, addressing "common challenges such as peace and security, migration and a clean environment" ;
(ii) the continued promotion of peace, security, sustainable development, human rights and regional and continental integration in Africa, and to reach all the Millennium Development Goals by 2015;
(ii) the continued promotion of peace, security, sustainable development, human rights and regional and continental integration in Africa , and to reach all the Millennium Development Goals by 2015;
(iii) to address global challenges "such as human rights, trade, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, climate change, energy security and sustainability, ICT-issues, science and technology, terrorism and WMDs";
(iii) to address global challenges "such as human rights, trade, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, climate change, energy security and sustainability, ICT-issues, science and technology, terrorism and WMDs" ;
(iv) a "people-centred partnership", empowering non-state actors and involving all stakeholders;
(iv) a "people-centred partnership", empowering non-state actors and involving all stakeholders;
Many of these objectives should be welcomed as a basis for the future partnership.
Many of these objectives should be welcomed as a basis for the future partnership.
However, there are both redundancies and gaps.
However, there are both redundancies and gaps.
Why, for instance, are WMDs mentioned but not small arms and light weapons?
Why, for instance, are WMDs mentioned but not small arms and light weapons?
And while poverty reduction certainly should remain a central objective of the partnership, and the MDGs therefore need to have an important role, should it not also be a central objective to create growth for sustainable development in African countries, through support to SMEs, aid for trade etc.?
And while poverty reduction certainly should remain a central objective of the partnership, and the MDGs therefore need to have an important role, should it not also be a central objective to create growth for sustainable development in African countries, through support to SMEs, aid for trade etc.?
Furthermore, while it is a welcome objective to create a "people-centred partnership", why is not the link made to the role of parliaments as primary representatives of the people?
Furthermore, while it is a welcome objective to create a "people-centred partnership", why is not the link made to the role of parliaments as primary representatives of the people?
Policy content: Comments on the Troika outline
Policy content: Comments on the Troika outline
A positive and welcome aspect of the priority areas listed in the Outline is that they bring in some key aspects that are missing in the Objectives section described above, including issues such as small arms and light weapons, good governance and institution-building, economic issues, traditional development issues such as human and social development, agriculture and food security as well as more general aspects such as aid effectiveness and debt cancellation, increased ODA and the promotion of policy coherence for development in both EU and African policies.
A positive and welcome aspect of the priority areas listed in the Outline is that they bring in some key aspects that are missing in the Objectives section described above, including issues such as small arms and light weapons, good governance and institution-building, economic issues, traditional development issues such as human and social development, agriculture and food security as well as more general aspects such as aid effectiveness and debt cancellation, increased ODA and the promotion of policy coherence for development in both EU and African policies.
Peace and security
Peace and security
Without stable peace and long-term security there can be no sustainable development.
Without stable peace and long-term security there can be no sustainable development.
A comprehensive approach is needed here, to form strategies covering the full spectrum of issues from conflict prevention to peace-keeping, conflict resolution and reconstruction.
A comprehensive approach is needed here, to form strategies covering the full spectrum of issues from conflict prevention to peace-keeping, conflict resolution and reconstruction.
The Outline stresses the need to promote human security, which is to be welcomed, but it fails to underline the need for particular attention to be paid to women, children and other particularly vulnerable groups in conflict situations.
The Outline stresses the need to promote human security , which is to be welcomed, but it fails to underline the need for particular attention to be paid to women, children and other particularly vulnerable groups in conflict situations.
Another missing aspect is the absolute necessity to combat violations of human rights, and to therefore pursue a zero-tolerance policy to impunity.
Another missing aspect is the absolute necessity to combat violations of human rights, and to therefore pursue a zero-tolerance policy to impunity.
Governance, human rights and the rule of law
Governance, human rights and the rule of law
The rapporteur fully supports the Outline focus on the need for institution-building, on supporting Africa-owned governance reform programmes such as the African Peer Review Mechanism and the African Charter on Democracy, Governance and Elections and on addressing illegal trade in natural resources, as these are all crucial to transparency, accountability and ultimately also to combating poverty.
The rapporteur fully supports the Outline focus on the need for institution-building, on supporting Africa-owned governance reform programmes such as the African Peer Review Mechanism and the African Charter on Democracy, Governance and Elections and on addressing illegal trade in natural resources, as these are all crucial to transparency, accountability and ultimately also to combating poverty.
Mutual transparency and accountability ought to be fundamental principles of a closer EU-Africa partnership.
Mutual transparency and accountability ought to be fundamental principles of a closer EU-Africa partnership.
Mismanagement, fraud and corruption cannot, must not, ever be accepted and must be diligently persecuted.
Mismanagement, fraud and corruption cannot, must not, ever be accepted and must be diligently persecuted.
In this respect, the African Peer Review Mechanism needs to be strengthened and generalised to the whole continent.
In this respect, the African Peer Review Mechanism needs to be strengthened and generalised to the whole continent.
Economic growth and trade
Economic growth and trade
Only with sustainable economic growth can a country create long-term development and gradually move out of poverty.
Only with sustainable economic growth can a country create long-term development and gradually move out of poverty.