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Annalisa Giannella, along with the Commission, has produced two progress reports on the Strategy’s implementation so far, and has compiled a list of priorities for member states to follow up under the operational Chapter III of the Strategy
Annalisa Giannella, along with the Commission, has produced two progress reports on the Strategy’s implementation so far, and has compiled a list of priorities for member states to follow up under the operational Chapter III of the Strategy
Latest Progress report and list of priorities can be found at :
Latest Progress report and list of priorities can be found at :
According to the Strategy the European approach emphasises:
According to the Strategy the European approach emphasises:
· understanding regional security trends;
· understanding regional security trends;
· assessing specific security dynamics around any particular proliferation concern;
· assessing specific security dynamics around any particular proliferation concern;
· developing a dialogue with states under suspicion;
· developing a dialogue with states under suspicion;
· the application of all EU instruments and resources in tackling the problem.
· the application of all EU instruments and resources in tackling the problem.
This approach is evident in relation to the EU-3 efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment programme
This approach is evident in relation to the EU-3 efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment programme
This policy represents the most high profile and significant manifestation of the EU’s new WMD Strategy.
This policy represents the most high profile and significant manifestation of the EU’s new WMD Strategy.
The E-3 of UK, France and Germany went to Tehran and brokered an initial deal on Iranian signature of an Addition Protocol to the IAEA safeguards an on enrichment in October 2003.
The E-3 of UK, France and Germany went to Tehran and brokered an initial deal on Iranian signature of an Addition Protocol to the IAEA safeguards an on enrichment in October 2003.
During 2004 the issue of Iranian cessation of enrichment activities continued to receive significant attention at the Board of Governors meetings of the IAEA and the E-3 continue their negotiations with Iran. .
During 2004 the issue of Iranian cessation of enrichment activities continued to receive significant attention at the Board of Governors meetings of the IAEA and the E-3 continue their negotiations with Iran. .
However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the US also has to be involved in the process if the outcome is to prove successful over the medium- to long-term
However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the US also has to be involved in the process if the outcome is to prove successful over the medium- to long-term
This week, 7 March, an EU delegation led by the PR went to Washington to discus the approach to Iran. .
This week, 7 March, an EU delegation led by the PR went to Washington to discus the approach to Iran. .
While the WMD Strategy continues to receive strong political support from the member states, the Office of the Personal Representative (OPR) in the Council and the Commission are following-up with specific, practical actions.
While the WMD Strategy continues to receive strong political support from the member states, the Office of the Personal Representative (OPR) in the Council and the Commission are following-up with specific, practical actions.
Linking EU assistance with improved export controls
Linking EU assistance with improved export controls
The OPR and the Commission Services are compiling a prioritised list of third countries that could benefit from EU assistance in relation to export controls.
The OPR and the Commission Services are compiling a prioritised list of third countries that could benefit from EU assistance in relation to export controls.
A ‘Non-proliferation clause’, to be included in agreements with third countries, was drawn up and has been included in agreements with Syria, Tajikistan, Albania, the African Caribbean and Pacific states (in the revised Cotonou Agreement) and there are ongoing discussions to include the clause agreements with Gulf Cooperation Council and Mercosur
A ‘Non-proliferation clause’, to be included in agreements with third countries, was drawn up and has been included in agreements with Syria, Tajikistan, Albania, the African Caribbean and Pacific states (in the revised Cotonou Agreement) and there are ongoing discussions to include the clause agreements with Gulf Cooperation Council and Mercosur
The clause mentioned explicitly the importance of effective export controls and opens the door for cooperation in that field.
The clause mentioned explicitly the importance of effective export controls and opens the door for cooperation in that field.
This is also in line with the UNSCR 1540.
This is also in line with the UNSCR 1540.
Criminalising proliferation within the EU
Criminalising proliferation within the EU
The EU is also working towards the criminalisation of activities that contribute to proliferation (a declaration has been adopted by the European Council)
The EU is also working towards the criminalisation of activities that contribute to proliferation (a declaration has been adopted by the European Council)
Interdiction of criminal proliferation activities
Interdiction of criminal proliferation activities
Several Member States hosted exercises in the context of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI).
Several Member States hosted exercises in the context of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI).
The Commission is invited to participate when appropriate.
The Commission is invited to participate when appropriate.
Enhancing the UN’s verification role
Enhancing the UN’s verification role
On 28 April 2004, Member States on the UNSC co-sponsored Resolution 1540 on WMD non-proliferation, and contributed actively to its adoption by consensus
On 28 April 2004, Member States on the UNSC co-sponsored Resolution 1540 on WMD non-proliferation, and contributed actively to its adoption by consensus
The Commission drafted the Common EU report, which was transmitted by the EU Presidency to the 1540 Committee in October
The Commission drafted the Common EU report, which was transmitted by the EU Presidency to the 1540 Committee in October
A month earlier the Working Group on Disarmament (CODUN) had an initial exchange of views on an international inspection and verification capability to be established within the UN (in line with the Strategy’s commitment to retain and utilize UNMOVIC’s unique skills)
A month earlier the Working Group on Disarmament (CODUN) had an initial exchange of views on an international inspection and verification capability to be established within the UN (in line with the Strategy’s commitment to retain and utilize UNMOVIC’s unique skills)
See : The WMD Strategy, op cit. .
See : The WMD Strategy, op cit. .
Supporting the International Organisations IAEA and OPCW
Supporting the International Organisations IAEA and OPCW
A first Joint Action has been adopted in support of the nuclear security action plan of the IAEA that is designed to counter the threat of nuclear terrorism.
A first Joint Action has been adopted in support of the nuclear security action plan of the IAEA that is designed to counter the threat of nuclear terrorism.
An initial amount of €3.3 million was made available to the IAEA during 2004
An initial amount of €3.3 million was made available to the IAEA during 2004
Council Joint Action 2004/495/CFSP of 17 May 2004, on support for IAEA activities under its Nuclear Security Programme. http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2004/1_182/1_18220040519en00460050.pdf .
Council Joint Action 2004/495/CFSP of 17 May 2004, on support for IAEA activities under its Nuclear Security Programme. http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2004/1_182/1_18220040519en00460050.pdf .
By the end of 2004, following contacts between the Personal Representative on WMD and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a Joint Action was agreed on support for OPCW activities.
By the end of 2004, following contacts between the Personal Representative on WMD and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a Joint Action was agreed on support for OPCW activities.
Strengthening the prohibition of chemical and biological weapons
Strengthening the prohibition of chemical and biological weapons
The EU is working in CODUN in order to reach a common position on challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The EU is working in CODUN in order to reach a common position on challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The Personal Representative will also put forward suggestions on how to promote universalisation and implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.
The Personal Representative will also put forward suggestions on how to promote universalisation and implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.
Linking supply to the NPT
Linking supply to the NPT
While there is consensus for making the NPT Additional Protocol a Condition of Supply, there is as yet no agreement within the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group on the scope of those nuclear items that should be covered.
While there is consensus for making the NPT Additional Protocol a Condition of Supply, there is as yet no agreement within the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group on the scope of those nuclear items that should be covered.
The WMD Strategy: Resources?
The WMD Strategy: Resources?
A UK Parliamentary Committee recently published a report
A UK Parliamentary Committee recently published a report
See : http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200405/ldselect/ldeucom/96/96.pdf that, whilst being very supportive of the WMD Strategy, expressed concern over the funding of its implementation.
See : http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200405/ldselect/ldeucom/96/96.pdf that, whilst being very supportive of the WMD Strategy, expressed concern over the funding of its implementation.
The Minister for Europe, Denis MacShane, said that out of the CFSP budget of €62 million for 2005 he would expect about 10 per cent to be spent on the WMD Strategy and that Annalisa Giannella was working on that basis.
The Minister for Europe, Denis MacShane, said that out of the CFSP budget of €62 million for 2005 he would expect about 10 per cent to be spent on the WMD Strategy and that Annalisa Giannella was working on that basis.
He also said that another €40 million was being spent on cooperative threat reduction from Community budgets (TACIS), which are implemented by the Commission.
He also said that another €40 million was being spent on cooperative threat reduction from Community budgets (TACIS), which are implemented by the Commission.
MacShane also stated that the UK Presidency would make the WMD Strategy a priority and noted that in co-sponsoring the Commission Pilot Project he expected the groundwork to be in place to secure adequate EU financial resources in the next Financial Perspectives (the EU budget for 2007-2013)
MacShane also stated that the UK Presidency would make the WMD Strategy a priority and noted that in co-sponsoring the Commission Pilot Project he expected the groundwork to be in place to secure adequate EU financial resources in the next Financial Perspectives (the EU budget for 2007-2013)
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld/lduncorr/euc0902.pdf Please note this is uncorrected evidence and “Any public use of, or reference to, the contents should make clear that neither witnesses nor Members have had the opportunity to correct the record.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld/lduncorr/euc0902.pdf Please note this is uncorrected evidence and “Any public use of, or reference to, the contents should make clear that neither witnesses nor Members have had the opportunity to correct the record.
The transcript is not yet an approved formal record of these proceedings.” .
The transcript is not yet an approved formal record of these proceedings.” .
Similarly, on 8 March in a European Parliament debate, Louis Michel (on behalf of the Commissioner for External Relations) Development and Humanitarian Aid Commissioner stressed that the Commission was committed to supporting the Strategy’s implementation and had included specific reference to WMD non-proliferation and disarmament under the External Relations Stability Instrument.
Similarly, on 8 March in a European Parliament debate, Louis Michel (on behalf of the Commissioner for External Relations) Development and Humanitarian Aid Commissioner stressed that the Commission was committed to supporting the Strategy’s implementation and had included specific reference to WMD non-proliferation and disarmament under the External Relations Stability Instrument.
He hoped the budgetary authorities would support this proposal
He hoped the budgetary authorities would support this proposal
Louis Michel (on behalf of Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner) Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid « The Non-proliferation Treaty must be preserved by all means », European Parliament Plenary Session, Strasbourg, 8 March 2005. .
Louis Michel (on behalf of Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner) Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid « The Non-proliferation Treaty must be preserved by all means », European Parliament Plenary Session, Strasbourg, 8 March 2005. .
The issue of resources and the NPT were considered by the European Parliament and its new Subcommittee on Security and Defence at a hearing on 17 March 2005
The issue of resources and the NPT were considered by the European Parliament and its new Subcommittee on Security and Defence at a hearing on 17 March 2005
Entitled: Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: a role for the European Parliament. .
Entitled: Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: a role for the European Parliament. .
The parliamentarians urged the Member States to work hard on the EU’s position at the NPT Review Conference in May 2005.
The parliamentarians urged the Member States to work hard on the EU’s position at the NPT Review Conference in May 2005.
The WMD Strategy: What role for the NPT and Disarmament?
The WMD Strategy: What role for the NPT and Disarmament?
Strengthening the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) regime is part of the EU’s commitment to: ‘effective multilateralism’ under the ESS; the pursuit of the treaty’s universalisation; and to the IAEA Safeguard agreements and protocols
Strengthening the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) regime is part of the EU’s commitment to: ‘effective multilateralism’ under the ESS; the pursuit of the treaty’s universalisation; and to the IAEA Safeguard agreements and protocols
EU WMD Strategy, chap.
EU WMD Strategy, chap.
On 20 April 2005 the Political and Security Committee endorsed a new EU Common Position for the NPT Review Conference, which commits the EU and its member states to strengthen the non-proliferation regime by promoting a successful outcome to the Conference
On 20 April 2005 the Political and Security Committee endorsed a new EU Common Position for the NPT Review Conference, which commits the EU and its member states to strengthen the non-proliferation regime by promoting a successful outcome to the Conference
Council Common Position relating to the 2005 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Council Common Position relating to the 2005 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Council of the European Union, Brussels [April 25, 2005] .
Council of the European Union, Brussels [April 25, 2005] .
The Common Position contains 43 distinct measures to achieve this goal and mandates the EU Presidency to undertake demarches in order to convince others of the EU approach.
The Common Position contains 43 distinct measures to achieve this goal and mandates the EU Presidency to undertake demarches in order to convince others of the EU approach.
The last NPT Review Conference in 2000 was a success largely because it was possible to adopt a Final Document by consensus.
The last NPT Review Conference in 2000 was a success largely because it was possible to adopt a Final Document by consensus.
This Document provided a review of the NPT’s operation over the previous five years and set out a number of steps that should be taken to promote nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, perhaps the most significant of which was a joint pledge from the five nuclear weapon states to an ‘unequivocal undertaking to accomplish the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals’.
This Document provided a review of the NPT’s operation over the previous five years and set out a number of steps that should be taken to promote nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, perhaps the most significant of which was a joint pledge from the five nuclear weapon states to an ‘unequivocal undertaking to accomplish the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals’.
The lack of progress made in this respect presents a serious challenge.
The lack of progress made in this respect presents a serious challenge.
The final Preparatory Committee meeting before the Review Conference largely failed to produce recommendations and finalise arrangements for that Conference, such as the rules of procedure, documentation and agenda.
The final Preparatory Committee meeting before the Review Conference largely failed to produce recommendations and finalise arrangements for that Conference, such as the rules of procedure, documentation and agenda.
The decisions it did manage to take are mired in confusion
The decisions it did manage to take are mired in confusion
Rebecca Johnson, ‘Report on the 2004 NPT PrepCom’, Disarmament Diplomacy, No.77, May/June 2004. .
Rebecca Johnson, ‘Report on the 2004 NPT PrepCom’, Disarmament Diplomacy, No.77, May/June 2004. .
Clearly the EU needs to prevent future NPT Conferences from failing.
Clearly the EU needs to prevent future NPT Conferences from failing.
It needs to make the case for universal adherence, compliance and enhanced verification mechanisms, backed by the full authority of the UN and ultimately by sanctions.
It needs to make the case for universal adherence, compliance and enhanced verification mechanisms, backed by the full authority of the UN and ultimately by sanctions.
It will also be important for the EU to continue to give substance to the wider range of policy instruments at its disposal (including trade, energy assistance, security assurances).
It will also be important for the EU to continue to give substance to the wider range of policy instruments at its disposal (including trade, energy assistance, security assurances).
Tentative lessons learned from the EU’s engagement with Iran might help here.
Tentative lessons learned from the EU’s engagement with Iran might help here.
Nešíření zbraní hromadného ničení: role Evropského parlamentu
Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: A role for the European Parliament
AFET 8.9.2005
AFET 8.9.2005
Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis 1.2.2005
Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis 1.2.2005
Angelika Beer, Panagiotis Beglitis, Monika Beňová, Elmar Brok, Simon Coveney, Marek Aleksander Czarnecki, Camiel Eurlings, Anna Elzbieta Fotyga, Jas Gawronski, Ana Maria Gomes, Alfred Gomolka, Klaus Hänsch, Richard Howitt, Jana Hybášková, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Anna Ibrisagic, Jelko Kacin, Helmut Kuhne, Joost Lagendijk, Vytautas Landsbergis, Francisco José Millán Mon, Pasqualina Napoletano, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, João de Deus Pinheiro, Justas Vincas Paleckis, Mirosław Mariusz Piotrowski, Paweł Bartłomiej Piskorski, Tobias Pflüger, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Libor Rouček, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Gitte Seeberg, Marek Maciej Siwiec, István Szent-Iványi, Antonio Tajani, Inese Vaidere, Ari Vatanen, Paavo Väyrynen, Jan Marinus Wiersma, Karl von Wogau, Francis Wurtz, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Josef Zieleniec
Angelika Beer, Panagiotis Beglitis, Monika Beňová, Elmar Brok, Simon Coveney, Marek Aleksander Czarnecki, Camiel Eurlings, Anna Elzbieta Fotyga, Jas Gawronski, Ana Maria Gomes, Alfred Gomolka, Klaus Hänsch, Richard Howitt, Jana Hybášková, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Anna Ibrisagic, Jelko Kacin, Helmut Kuhne, Joost Lagendijk, Vytautas Landsbergis, Francisco José Millán Mon, Pasqualina Napoletano, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, João de Deus Pinheiro, Justas Vincas Paleckis, Mirosław Mariusz Piotrowski, Paweł Bartłomiej Piskorski, Tobias Pflüger, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Libor Rouček, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Gitte Seeberg, Marek Maciej Siwiec, István Szent-Iványi, Antonio Tajani, Inese Vaidere, Ari Vatanen, Paavo Väyrynen, Jan Marinus Wiersma, Karl von Wogau, Francis Wurtz, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, Josef Zieleniec
o návrhu rozhodnutí Rady o změně Dohody o založení Evropské banky pro obnovu a rozvoj (EBRD), která bance umožní financovat projekty v Mongolsku
on the proposal for a Council decision on an Amendment to the Agreement Establishing the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), enabling the Bank to finance operations in Mongolia
PE 362.638v02-00
PE 362.638v02-00
– s ohledem na návrh rozhodnutí Rady ( KOM(2005)0342 )
– having regard to the proposal for a Council decision ( COM(2005)0342 )
– s ohledem na zprávu Hospodářského a měnového výboru ( A6‑0298/2005 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ( A6‑0298/2005 ),
Návrh rozhodnutí Rady o změně Dohody o založení Evropské banky pro obnovu a rozvoj (EBRD), která bance umožní financovat projekty v Mongolsku
Proposal for a Council decision on an Amendment to the Agreement Establishing the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), enabling the Bank to finance operations in Mongolia
ECON 27.9.2005
ECON 27.9.2005
Pervenche Berès 5.9.2005
Pervenche Berès 5.9.2005
PE 362.675v02-00
PE 362.675v02-00
k návrhu nařízení Rady o společné organizaci trhu s chmelem
on the proposal for a Council regulation on the common organisation of the market in hops
– s ohledem na zprávu Výboru pro zemědělství a rozvoj venkova ( A6‑0299/2005 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development ( A6‑0299/2005 ),
Návrh nařízení Rady o společné organizaci trhu s chmelem
Proposal for a Council regulation on the common organisation of the market in hops
PE 362.678v02-00
PE 362.678v02-00
– s ohledem na návrh Komise předložený Radě ( KOM(2005)0395 )
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(2005)0395 )
– s ohledem na zprávu Výboru pro zemědělství a rozvoj venkova ( A6‑0300/2005 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development ( A6‑0300/2005 ),
ke společnému postoji Rady ohledně přijetí nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady o některých fluorovaných skleníkových plynech
on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases
PE 360.264v02-00
PE 360.264v02-00
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o společném postoji Rady ohledně přijetí nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady o některých fluorovaných skleníkových plynech
on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases
– s ohledem na společný postoj Rady (16056/5/2004 – C6‑0221/2005 ),
– having regard to the Council common position (16056/5/2004 – C6‑0221/2005 ),
C 130E, 29.4.2004, s. 600. k návrhu Komise předloženému Evropskému parlamentu a Radě ( KOM(2003)0492 )
600. on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council ( COM(2003)0492 )
– s ohledem na doporučení pro druhé čtení dané Výborem pro životní prostředí, veřejné zdraví a bezpečnost potravin ( A6‑0301/2005 ),
– having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety ( A6‑0301/2005 ),