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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the National Security Strategy of the United States of America of November 2025; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentMa. whereas, compared with the 2021 version, the 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) of the United States of America reflects a radical shift in emphasis, for example in its assessment of the challenges posed by Russia and China, and includes critical references to alleged democratic shortcomings in certain EU Member States; whereas the NSS frames global developments largely in terms of economic and strategic interests, revealing a more transactional approach to traditional allies and thus questioning the principles that have underpinned US foreign policy for decades; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment4a. Regrets the decision of 7 January 2026 by the US President to withdraw from, suspend participation in, or terminate engagement with a significant number of international organisations, including numerous UN bodies; expresses its serious concern that such a move could undermine the financial sustainability of the UN system, weaken multilateral cooperation at a time when it is most needed and embolden authoritarian and revisionist actors, who have historically sought to exploit any withdrawal or disengagement by Western powers from international organisations; encourages the US administration to reflect on its decision and to reaffirm its commitment to the UN and multilateral cooperation; calls for EU leadership through strengthened political and financial support for these institutions to uphold the rules-based international order; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment18a. Firmly rejects any attempt to undermine the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark including Greenland; recalls, in this context, that Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark and has the authority to decide on its economic development, international partnerships and raw materials policy; reiterates that only the people of Greenland can decide on their future; cautions, at the same time, that such political processes must not be instrumentalised or influenced by external actors; highlights in particular China’s strategic interest in the Arctic and its use of economic leverage to gain political influence; takes note of US interest as driven by security concerns linked to the evolving strategic environment in the Arctic but believes that the 1951 defence agreement between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US offers ample opportunities for increased US presence in Greenland; recalls that Denmark, including Greenland, is a member of NATO and is therefore fully covered by the alliance’s collective security guarantees; welcomes the statement of seven European leaders of 6 January 2026 and underlines that security in the Arctic can only be achieved collectively, in conjunction with NATO; calls on the Commission and the European Council to define concrete support to Greenland and Denmark in line with EU principles, international law, and the NATO Charter; calls for the implementation of the EU-Greenland Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 with the aim of further strengthening an equal and mutually beneficial partnership; stresses that this cooperation should be underpinned by substantial EU investment in sustainable and infrastructure projects across the raw materials value chain, as well as in other areas, such as education, creating long-term value for both the EU and Greenland, while supporting Greenland’s own priorities, economic development, and the well-being of its people; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment25a. Calls attention to previous positions adopted by Parliament and the Council towards the political crisis in Venezuela; recalls that the EU has consistently stated that Nicolás Maduro lacked the legitimacy of a democratically elected president and that it therefore did not recognise him as such; acknowledges that recent developments may create openings for democratic progress for the Venezuelan people and civil society; stresses, however, that the manner in which this political change occurs is of fundamental importance and expresses serious concern that the United States’ unilateral military action, conducted outside of lawful multilateral frameworks, raises significant questions under international law and risks undermining the legitimacy and sustainability of a peaceful democratic transition; emphasises that, under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter – including respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the prohibition on the use of force – must be upheld, noting that permanent members of the UN Security Council have a particular responsibility in this regard; supports a swift, peaceful and Venezuelan-led transition to democracy to stabilise the country and allow for the return of the exiled population; welcomes the beginning of the release of political prisoners as a positive signal; recalls that they were unjustly detained in inhumane and cruel conditions; demands that all political prisoners and other arbitrarily detained prisoners be released unconditionally; underscores that the EU shares the priority of combating transnational organised crime and drug trafficking, which pose significant security challenges, but stresses that these challenges must be addressed through sustained cooperation in full respect of international law; underlines that the oil and natural resources of Venezuela should serve, in a well-administered manner by a new and democratically elected Venezuelan government, to the benefit of the Venezuelan people, taking them out of poverty and fostering Venezuela’s sustainable development; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment25b. Recalls that the European Parliament has recognised Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela and María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic opposition; underlines that the Venezuelan people must determine their own future via free and fair elections; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment46a. Condemns the US decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton; calls for the immediate lifting of these measures; reiterates that freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Europe and a shared core value with the United States and across the democratic world; recalls that the EU is an open, rules-based single market, with the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in line with our democratic values and international commitments; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment58a. Expresses its disagreement with the recent National Security Strategy (NSS) of the United States of America, in particular its characterisation of Europe’s challenges and risks, and the vision of international relations being based on spheres of influence; condemns any attempts to influence or undermine democratic processes in the European Union; stresses the importance of safeguarding the integrity of EU institutions and EU decision-making; expresses concerns about the fact that certain elements of the NSS fall significantly short in adequately addressing the threat posed by Russia, notably for European and hence also American security; regrets, furthermore, the NSS’s flawed assessment of the EU as a political system and its groundless adversarial stance towards the EU; considers that the NSS further reinforces the imperative for Europe to advance its strategic autonomy, reduce dependencies and diversify partnerships; |