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20. zastává názor, že domácí obrana zasluhuje, aby jí bylo v evropském strategickém myšlení připisováno významnější místo, a že ochrana vnějších hranic Unie by měla tvořit jeho podstatnou součást; zastává názor, že společná správa vnějších hranic by se měla stát nedílnou součástí evropské politiky sousedství; je toho názoru, že Unie by měla pořídit obvyklé vybavení pro ochranu vnějších hranic;
Considers that home defence merits greater prominence in European strategic thinking and that the protection of the external borders of the Union should be an important element; considers that joint management of the external borders should become an essential part of the European Neighbourhood Policy; is of the view that the Union should acquire common equipment for the protection of its external borders;
Priority Parlamentu v různých zeměpisných oblastech pro rok 2006
Parliament's priorities in the different geographical areas for 2006
24. žádá předsednictví Rady, aby Parlament informovalo o přezkoumání mandátu mise EUFOR v Bosně a Hercegovině, o jejím plánování a také o tom, jak se vyvíjí iniciativa ohledně bojové skupiny; je toho názoru, že by spolupráce s NATO a s Organizací spojených národů měla být výrazně posílena na základě zkušeností získaných v nedávných civilních a vojenských operacích EU; je toho názoru, že EU by měla být připravena převzít policejní misi v Kosovu;
Asks the Presidency of Council to keep Parliament informed on the review of the mandate and planning of the EUFOR mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the way in which the Battlegroups initiative develops; is of the view that cooperation with both NATO and the United Nations should be dramatically enhanced, building on the experience gained in the EU's recent civil and military operations; takes the view that the EU should be ready to take over the police mission in Kosovo;
27. vyzývá Radu a Komisi, aby zesílily snahy o završení jednání o dohodách o stabilizaci a partnerství se západobalkánskými státy, a znovu opakuje svou podporu evropské perspektivě pro západobalkánské státy podle „soluňské agendy“;
Calls on the Council and Commission to step up efforts to conclude the negotiation of stabilisation and partnership agreements with the western Balkan countries and reiterates its support for the European perspective of the western Balkan countries under the 'Thessaloniki Agenda';
30. vyzývá Radu a Komisi, aby společně s Parlamentem na konci roku 2005 provedly celkové zhodnocení vrcholných schůzek EU s Indií, Čínou (září 2005), Ruskem (říjen 2005) a Ukrajinou a Kanadou (listopad 2005) se zřetelem k tomu, že pojetí „strategického partnerství“ musí být založeno na sdílení a prosazování společných hodnot a že Parlament musí být v každém případě plně zapojen;
Calls on the Council and the Commission to undertake together with Parliament at the end of 2005 an overall assessment of the EU Summits with India, China (September 2005), Russia (October 2005), Ukraine and Canada (November 2005), bearing in mind that the concept of "strategic partnerships" must be based on the sharing and promotion of common values and that Parliament must in any event be fully associated;
35. vyzývá Radu k obnovení snah v rámci jednání kvarteta v zájmu obnovení vyjednávání mezi Izraelci a Palestinci a zastává názor, že by měla být vytvořena komplexní strategie pro širší region Středního východu s cílem posílení míru, bezpečnosti a demokracie;
Calls on the Council to renew any efforts, within the framework of the Quartet, in order to revive negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians and considers that a comprehensive strategy should be set up for the broader region of the Middle East with the aim of reinforcing peace, security and democracy;
39. je toho názoru, že podporování národní solidarity, stability, míru a demokratického a hospodářského rozvoje, který již není závislý na výrobě opia, musí v příštích letech nadále zůstat prioritou politiky Unie vůči Afghánistánu; podporuje rozšíření jednotek ISAF pod velením NATO v zájmu posílení úlohy nově zvoleného národního parlamentu, zdůrazňuje však, že současnou prioritou je boj proti terorismu a zajištění bezpečnosti hranic, a s ohledem na to vyzývá k tomu, aby byl tento úkol zasazen do jasného mandátu OSN; je toho názoru, že operace Trvalá svoboda prováděná USA by neměla být slučována s misí pro obnovu ISAF; domnívá se, že Evropská unie musí poskytnout zvláštní podporu rozvoji silných národních státních institucí, hospodářskému, sociálnímu a kulturnímu rozvoji země, odzbrojení soukromých milicí a opatřením pro boj proti pěstování drog a obchodu s nimi;
Is of the view that promotion of national solidarity, stability, peace and democratic and economic development which no longer depends on opium production must remain at the forefront of the Union's policy towards Afghanistan in the coming years; supports the expansion of ISAF, under NATO command, in order to enhance the role of the newly elected national parliament, but stresses that the current priority is to fight terrorism and to ensure the security of borders, and with that in mind urges that this assignment be placed under a clear UN mandate; is of the opinion that the Enduring Freedom operation carried out by the US should not be merged with ISAF's reconstruction mission; considers it necessary for the European Union to give particular support for the development of strong national state institutions, the economic, social and cultural development of the country, the disarming of private militias and measures to combat drugs cultivation and trade;
Přijaté texty, P6_TA(2005)0439 . ; důrazně podporuje názor IAEA, že nejlepší cestou vpřed je v této fázi důkladné přešetření agenturou v kombinaci s aktivním dialogem všech zúčastněných stran; zdůrazňuje nutnost úzké spolupráce Unie a Spojených států v této věci a udržení koherentní politiky vůči tomuto regionu jako celku, která bude zaměřena jak na íránský lid a režim, tak i na konečný cíl demokratizace této země; věří, že jednání mezi EU-3 a Íránem budou moci být co nejdříve obnovena, přičemž bude začleněn ruský návrh přesunu íránských aktivit v oblasti obohacování uranu do Ruska; doporučuje, aby byli o těchto otázkách pravidelně informováni další světoví aktéři, jako je Čína, Rusko a rozvojové země, a aby s nimi o těchto otázkách byl veden dialog;
Texts Adopted , P6_TA(2005)0439 . ; strongly supports the IAEA's view that at this stage robust verification by the Agency, combined with active dialogue among all parties concerned, is the best way to move forward; underlines the need for the Union and the United States to work closely on this issue and to sustain a coherent policy towards the region as a whole, focusing both on the Iranian people and the regime as well as on the final aim of democratisation of the country; hopes that the negotiations between the EU-3 and Iran can resume as soon as possible, incorporating the Russian proposal for the transfer by Iran to Russia of its uranium enrichment activities; recommends the regular updating of, and close dialogue on, these issues with other international actors such as China, Russia and developing countries;
42. lituje, že jeho usnesení a zprávy týkající se různých zeměpisných oblastí, jež jsou pro Unii zajímavé, nebyly často brány Radou a Komisí v úvahu; zdůrazňuje, že obsahují cenné příspěvky do diskuse o způsobu, jakým by se měla vyvíjet politika Unie vůči těmto zeměpisným oblastem; vyzývá, aby klauzule týkající se lidských práv a demokracie byla začleněna do všech nových smluv mezi Evropskou unií a třetími zeměmi, a zastává názor, že je zapotřebí, aby byl Evropský parlament hlouběji zapojen do přípravy případných mandátů pro vyjednávání těchto smluv;
Regrets that, often, its resolutions and reports concerning the different geographical areas of interest to the Union have not been taken into account by the Council and the Commission; stresses that they contain valuable contributions to the debate on the way in which the Union's policy vis-à-vis those geographical areas should evolve; calls for the human rights and democracy clause to be extended to all new agreements between the European Union and third countries and considers that there is a need for greater involvement of the European Parliament in the drawing-up of the respective negotiating mandates for such agreements;
Financování SZBP
The financing of CFSP
A preliminary question: referral of the Council practice to the European Court of Justice
A preliminary question: referral of the Council practice to the European Court of Justice
On 25 April 2005, the Council adopted its annual report on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European communities corresponding to 2004.
On 25 April 2005, the Council adopted its annual report on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European communities corresponding to 2004.
This report was submitted to the Parliament two days later.
This report was submitted to the Parliament two days later.
As stated in paragraph 1 of the accompanying letter from the Council Secretariat to COREPER dated 15 April 2005, the interinstitutional agreement of 6 May 1999 provides that "once a year the Council Presidency will consult the European Parliament on a Council document setting out the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities".
As stated in paragraph 1 of the accompanying letter from the Council Secretariat to COREPER dated 15 April 2005, the interinstitutional agreement of 6 May 1999 provides that "once a year the Council Presidency will consult the European Parliament on a Council document setting out the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities".
However, as recognised in the same letter, the scope of the Council document is limited to a description of CFSP activities, and it is complementary to the chapter on external relations of the annual report on the progress of the European Union presented to the Parliament in application of Article 4 of the Treaty of the European Union.
However, as recognised in the same letter, the scope of the Council document is limited to a description of CFSP activities, and it is complementary to the chapter on external relations of the annual report on the progress of the European Union presented to the Parliament in application of Article 4 of the Treaty of the European Union.
Parliament has repeatedly asked to be properly consulted in advance rather than simply kept informed on a comprehensive list of past events.
Parliament has repeatedly asked to be properly consulted in advance rather than simply kept informed on a comprehensive list of past events.
This is the reason that in paragraph 1 of its report for 2003, the Parliament expressly stated "Although satisfied with the manner in which the High Representative/Secretary General of the Council has indeed kept Parliament fully informed of progress regarding the main CFSP issues, emphatically rejects the a posteriori approach followed by the Council so far of merely submitting a descriptive list of CFSP activities carried out in the previous year, and considers such a practice as clearly infringing Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union and the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 as far as prior consultation of the European Parliament is concerned;" The Parliament instead requested the Council, "... to discontinue the existing practice and to replace it with an a priori approach whereby Parliament is consulted at the beginning of each year on the main aspects and basic choices envisaged by the Council for that year both on global and horizontal issues, as well as on the priorities planned for the different geographical areas; further asks the Council to subsequently report on whether and, if so, how Parliament's contribution has been taken into account;"
This is the reason that in paragraph 1 of its report for 2003, the Parliament expressly stated "Although satisfied with the manner in which the High Representative/Secretary General of the Council has indeed kept Parliament fully informed of progress regarding the main CFSP issues, emphatically rejects the a posteriori approach followed by the Council so far of merely submitting a descriptive list of CFSP activities carried out in the previous year, and considers such a practice as clearly infringing Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union and the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 as far as prior consultation of the European Parliament is concerned;" The Parliament instead requested the Council, "... to discontinue the existing practice and to replace it with an a priori approach whereby Parliament is consulted at the beginning of each year on the main aspects and basic choices envisaged by the Council for that year both on global and horizontal issues, as well as on the priorities planned for the different geographical areas; further asks the Council to subsequently report on whether and, if so, how Parliament's contribution has been taken into account;"
In its report for 2004, the Council has ignored this repeated request.
In its report for 2004, the Council has ignored this repeated request.
From the rapporteur's point of view time has arrived to challenge this practice on a legal basis.
From the rapporteur's point of view time has arrived to challenge this practice on a legal basis.
For this reason, he is proposing to ask the Committee on Legal Affairs to examine the appropriateness of referring to the European Court of Justice the Council's practice of merely informing Parliament and submitting a descriptive list of CFSP activities carried out in the previous year, instead of really consulting Parliament at the beginning of each year on the main aspects and basic choices to be made for that year and subsequently reporting to Parliament whether and, if so, how the Parliament's contribution has been taken into account as provided for in Article 21 of the EU Treaty and in the interinstitutional agreement of 6 May 1999.
For this reason, he is proposing to ask the Committee on Legal Affairs to examine the appropriateness of referring to the European Court of Justice the Council's practice of merely informing Parliament and submitting a descriptive list of CFSP activities carried out in the previous year, instead of really consulting Parliament at the beginning of each year on the main aspects and basic choices to be made for that year and subsequently reporting to Parliament whether and, if so, how the Parliament's contribution has been taken into account as provided for in Article 21 of the EU Treaty and in the interinstitutional agreement of 6 May 1999.
Impact of the reflection period on the Constitutional Treaty ratification process on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP for 2006
Impact of the reflection period on the Constitutional Treaty ratification process on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP for 2006
In its report for 2003, rather than examining a list of past events, the Parliament presented proposals on the main aspects and basic choices for CFSP for 2005 in the aftermath of the signing of the Constitutional Treaty.
In its report for 2003, rather than examining a list of past events, the Parliament presented proposals on the main aspects and basic choices for CFSP for 2005 in the aftermath of the signing of the Constitutional Treaty.
It underlined a number of improvements deriving from the new Constitutional Treaty in the field of CFSP and ESDP and asked in general terms for some of these to be anticipated prior to the ratification of the Constitutional Treaty.
It underlined a number of improvements deriving from the new Constitutional Treaty in the field of CFSP and ESDP and asked in general terms for some of these to be anticipated prior to the ratification of the Constitutional Treaty.
The situation has now dramatically changed due to the current uncertainty traversing the ratification process.
The situation has now dramatically changed due to the current uncertainty traversing the ratification process.
On a positive note, the rapporteur's viewpoint is that the reflection period on the Constitutional Treaty ratification process decided by the Brussels European Council of 16–17 June 2005 presents an excellent occasion to further identify and examine any existing shortcomings in the CFSP/ESDP fields and proposes that these shortcomings be appropriately addressed, firstly by making the most of the existing treaties, and secondly, when the time comes, according to the new constitutional provisions.
On a positive note, the rapporteur's viewpoint is that the reflection period on the Constitutional Treaty ratification process decided by the Brussels European Council of 16–17 June 2005 presents an excellent occasion to further identify and examine any existing shortcomings in the CFSP/ESDP fields and proposes that these shortcomings be appropriately addressed, firstly by making the most of the existing treaties, and secondly, when the time comes, according to the new constitutional provisions.
In the meantime, the reflection period has gained the utmost importance not only for the European institutions and the Member States, but also for European citizens who are anxious that their worries and concerns be adequately addressed.
In the meantime, the reflection period has gained the utmost importance not only for the European institutions and the Member States, but also for European citizens who are anxious that their worries and concerns be adequately addressed.
The rapporteur's recommendation on this point is that the Parliament takes the initiative of favouring a large debate primarily with the national parliaments and secondly with any other interested actors.
The rapporteur's recommendation on this point is that the Parliament takes the initiative of favouring a large debate primarily with the national parliaments and secondly with any other interested actors.
To this aim, a first discussion will take place in the meeting of its Committee on Foreign Affairs with representatives of the committees of foreign affairs and the committees for defence of the national parliaments on 4 and 5 October 2005.
To this aim, a first discussion will take place in the meeting of its Committee on Foreign Affairs with representatives of the committees of foreign affairs and the committees for defence of the national parliaments on 4 and 5 October 2005.
On this occasion, a specific draft opinion will be distributed and discussed.
On this occasion, a specific draft opinion will be distributed and discussed.
It contains various proposals regarding the current impasse for the ratification process of the Constitutional Treaty as well as a large number of recommendations to make the most of the existing treaties in the meantime.
It contains various proposals regarding the current impasse for the ratification process of the Constitutional Treaty as well as a large number of recommendations to make the most of the existing treaties in the meantime.
Proposals are also included regarding the future of the proposed new External Action Service.
Proposals are also included regarding the future of the proposed new External Action Service.
Needless to say, the role that both the European Parliament and the national parliaments can play during this period will be the subject of extended discussion possibly leading to some additional useful recommendations.
Needless to say, the role that both the European Parliament and the national parliaments can play during this period will be the subject of extended discussion possibly leading to some additional useful recommendations.
Some thematic aspects of the CFSP for 2006
Some thematic aspects of the CFSP for 2006
The rapporteur supports the Council approach of grouping the main development in the area of both CFSP and ESDP according to the thematic aspects and risk evaluation included in the European Union's Security Strategy adopted by the European Council on 12 December 2003.
The rapporteur supports the Council approach of grouping the main development in the area of both CFSP and ESDP according to the thematic aspects and risk evaluation included in the European Union's Security Strategy adopted by the European Council on 12 December 2003.
He proposes however that the Security Strategy be updated and pay special attention to addressing the Union's increasing dependence on energy and other strategic supplies from countries and regions that are more and more unstable.
He proposes however that the Security Strategy be updated and pay special attention to addressing the Union's increasing dependence on energy and other strategic supplies from countries and regions that are more and more unstable.
The recent rise of oil prices and the large dependence of European countries on foreign markets for oil and gas illustrates a clear vulnerability that should be constantly borne in mind and addressed in a concerted manner.
The recent rise of oil prices and the large dependence of European countries on foreign markets for oil and gas illustrates a clear vulnerability that should be constantly borne in mind and addressed in a concerted manner.
Equally, the rapporteur is of the view that both climate change and the spread of poverty in the world should now be seen as major threats to the Union's security, requiring decisive action, tangible compromises and a strict timetable.
Equally, the rapporteur is of the view that both climate change and the spread of poverty in the world should now be seen as major threats to the Union's security, requiring decisive action, tangible compromises and a strict timetable.
Obviously the revised Security Strategy should maintain its civil/military dual approach and its main elements of preventive engagement and effective multilateralism.
Obviously the revised Security Strategy should maintain its civil/military dual approach and its main elements of preventive engagement and effective multilateralism.
The large scale terrorist attack in London on 7 July 2005 demonstrates that the fight against international terrorism must remain a high priority for the Union and be a key part of its external action.
The large scale terrorist attack in London on 7 July 2005 demonstrates that the fight against international terrorism must remain a high priority for the Union and be a key part of its external action.
Moreover, to avoid the risk of WMDs falling into the hands of terrorist groups, every effort must continue to advance disarmament initiatives and non-proliferation issues.
Moreover, to avoid the risk of WMDs falling into the hands of terrorist groups, every effort must continue to advance disarmament initiatives and non-proliferation issues.
This report does not enter into detail on these matters, since Parliament is already dealing extensively with these issues.
This report does not enter into detail on these matters, since Parliament is already dealing extensively with these issues.
Priorities in the different geographical areas for 2006
Priorities in the different geographical areas for 2006
Whatever uncertainty there may be regarding the nature of the European Union, it is clear that it is becoming more and more a global actor.
Whatever uncertainty there may be regarding the nature of the European Union, it is clear that it is becoming more and more a global actor.
It should be recalled that, according to the latest Eurobarometer, public support exists in all Member States (almost 69%) in favour of a larger role for the Union in external relations and that the new Constitution's provisions in this area have not been questioned during the ratification process.
It should be recalled that, according to the latest Eurobarometer, public support exists in all Member States (almost 69%) in favour of a larger role for the Union in external relations and that the new Constitution's provisions in this area have not been questioned during the ratification process.