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on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantee freedom of expression, |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantee the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the European Commission’s Communications on the European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society dated 12 November 2025, |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to its resolution of 9 March 2022 on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to its resolution of 1 June 2023 on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, |
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| Motion for a resolution– having regard to its resolution of 22 October 2025 on the institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations, | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act), |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 8 October 2025 on EU political strategy on Latin America (2025/2083(INI)), |
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| Motion for a resolution– having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, which establishes the Economic and Social Council as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, | Amendment– having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, |
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| Motion for a resolution– having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, which establishes the Economic and Social Council as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, | Amendment– having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the Commission communication of 12 November 2025 entitled 'European Democracy Shield: Empowering Strong and Resilient Democracies', |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the Presidency conclusions on strengthening EU democratic resilience on 27 May 2025, |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, |
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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– having regard to the Samoa Agreement, the Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, of the other part, | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to International IDEA’s publication “The Global State of Democracy 2025: Democracy on the Move”, |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to the report “2025 Freedom in the World”, published by Freedom House, |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment– having regard to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU’s) Democracy Index 2024, |
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| Motion for a resolution– having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A10-0000/2025), | Amendment– having regard to the 2025 annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A10-0000/2025), |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment-A whereas the EU is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, as set out in Articles 2 and 21 TEU; whereas the EU’s action worldwide must be guided by the universality and indivisibility of human rights and by the fact that the effective protection and defence of human rights and democracy is at the core of the EU’s external action; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment-A. whereas advancing democracy, the rule of law and human rights are founding values of the Union and guiding principles of its external action, as set out in Articles 2 and 21 of the TEU; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas the very idea of democracy is being rejected not only by authoritarian and illiberal regimes but also now by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, an openly neo-fascist ideology, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; whereas anti-democratic narratives increasingly target minorities, including LGBTIQ people, migrants, ethnic and religious communities, who are disproportionately affected by disinformation and hate speech campaigns; whereas these movements are rooted in the criticism of the social and liberal democracy in the EU and undermines trust in democratic institutions and fuels social polarisation; whereas it puts the resilience of our democratic institutions and governance under severe challenge; whereas the growth and dissemination of these new theories against democracy have been significantly facilitated by digital platforms; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas for many decades, US institutions such as the Atlantic Bridge and Open Society Foundations have engaged in lobbying and campaigning activities, with substantial financial backing, in order to bypass democratic processes and influence elections and the media landscape as well as lawmaking and jurisprudence in Europe and around the world, thereby helping to undermine free political competition; whereas there are pleasing signs that the current US administration is attempting to move away from this practice; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas democracy is being threatened globally, while authoritarianism is on the rise; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being threatened by a series of of ideological currents propagated bynumber of autocracies and even long-standing democracies; whereas these autocracies actively promote anti-democratic narratives, hybrid threats, cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns designed to undermine democratic systems worldwide; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas public debate in several Member States increasingly reflects frustration with centralised decision-making, perceived democratic deficit, and ideological narratives imposed at EU level; whereas this dissatisfaction stems not from opposition to democracy itself but from concerns about loss of sovereignty and accountability; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas democracy is increasingly undermined by the growing spread of authoritarian ideologies and regimes, which seek to delegitimise democratic governance and promote anti-democratic narratives; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas the rise of antidemocratic ideologies and narratives worldwide, including in some advanced democracies, raises concerns about the resilience of democratic institutions and the protection of fundamental rights; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas the foundation of democratic societies is increasingly challenged by anti-democratic tendencies, including those arising from far-right and far-left movements, as well as from extremist ideologies such as Islamism and antisemitism; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas public debate in the United States encompasses a wide range of perspectives on democracy and governance; whereas similar discussions are also present in Europe and contribute to an ongoing reflection on the evolution and strengthening of democratic systems; |
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| Motion for a resolutionA. whereas the very idea of democracy is now being rejected by a school of thought in the United States known as Neo-Reaction, which has significant influence in the White House, in leading tech companies and within several far-right movements, particularly in Europe; | AmendmentA. whereas Neo-Reaction, a school of thought in the United States which has its roots in Silicon Valley, advocates a technocratic type of government in which the idea of a personal sovereign is to be remodelled on the model of the tech-industry CEO; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentA a. whereas the US National Security Strategy makes explicit Washington’s support for Europe’s nationalist far-right parties and falsely states that the EU undermines freedoms and democracy; whereas the Strategy appears to espouse the racist great replacement conspiracy theory; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentAa. whereas freedom of speech and freedom of expression are an integral part of a functioning democracy; whereas freedom of speech is being restricted globally, including in Europe; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas this school of thought about restricting freedom of speech, implementing censorship, and even the mass surveillance of electronic communications, is incompatible with a free society and its values; emphasises that such trends do not belong in a democratic system but are actually reminiscent of authoritarian systems and converge with the ideologues of the Russian regime, for example; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; whereas this ideological convergence also manifests itself through coordinated disinformation campaigns, including deepfakes and AI-generated content, which further amplify anti-democratic narratives across the Union; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas the Russian regime has actively attacked EU democracies and freedoms through relentless covert and even open disinformation campaigns that have the sole purpose to cause fear and dissent among citizens; whereas ultimately, the goal of this regime is to break the foundations of democratic societies; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas these anti-democratic tendencies often overlap with or are reinforced by actions of the Russian regime; whereas Russia has continually sought to exert influence over Western political actors, including through efforts to unduly influence Members of the European Parliament; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas neo-reactionary theorists base their concept on an analysis of the actual existing situation in Western countries, where democratic elections rarely lead to the desired outcomes, responsability is lost in proceduralism and society is controlled via "social engineering"; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas the Kremlin’s strategic objective is geopolitical, seeking to influence ideologically political forces across the European spectrum, both on the right and on the left, in order to weaken democratic cohesion within the Union; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas authoritarian regimes and anti-democratic movements worldwide propagate narratives that undermine democratic values and institutions, posing a global and multifaceted threat to democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas no substantiated evidence exists of ideological convergence between Western intellectual debates and the official doctrines promoted by the Russian authorities; |
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| Motion for a resolutionB. whereas there is intellectual convergence between this Western school of thought and the ideologues of the Russian regime; | AmendmentB. whereas claiming that members of the opposition are agents of foreign powers is one of the tactics deployed by totalitarian regimes; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB a. whereas according to Document No 9 circulated by the General Office of the Chinese Communist Party in 2013, the CCP considers liberal values, including democracy and rule of law, a threat to its regime security; whereas China is actively externalizing its authoritarian norms and values, reshaping and distorting existing concepts such as human rights and democracy, and presenting its system of democratic dictatorship and democratic centralism as a “democracy that works” and as an alternative to “Western” models of democracy; whereas China’s president and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping calls China’s one party dictatorship “the most comprehensive, genuine and effective democracy”; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB a. whereas liberal concepts and ideals, such as freedom, democracy, free speech, are being appropriated by the illiberal narratives and movements subverting their original meaning and disrupting democratic processes from within; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentBa. whereas there is a substantial group of people in Europe who do not share the Western concept of democracy as a result of differing cultural backgrounds and large-scale migration, especially from Islamic countries; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB a. whereas Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine represents the most serious ongoing threat to European security and democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB b. whereas democracy is currently under constant threat and is being challenged by hybrid warfare, including propaganda and disinformation campaigns, which require a firm and coordinated response; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB c. whereas radical Islamist ideology constitutes one of the most serious threats to democracy today, not least because it has gained influence within several democratic societies and continues to pursue its objectives through deadly violence, including terrorist attacks; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB d. whereas antisemitism has seen a renewed and significant increase following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; whereas antisemitism constitutes a serious threat against democratic societies and must be addressed through coordinated international efforts; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB e. whereas authoritarian states, including China, Russia, Iran, Cuba, and Nicaragua, have been leveraging their support to countries in Africa and Latin America to secure political backing in multilateral fora, while simultaneously pushing these countries further away from democratic values; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB f. whereas international aid, including EU support, has in certain cases unintentionally contributed to radicalisation and the dissemination of anti-democratic ideas, thereby posing risks to the EU and its partners; whereas the EU’s foreign-aid policy requires thorough review and reform; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentB g. whereas illegal migration, failed integration, and the expansion of organised crime have in recent years escalated into a significant threat to democratic societies; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas according to the Global State of Democracy 2025 report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, democracy worldwide is in its ninth year of net decline; whereas according to Afrobarometer's "Democracy at risk" report, democracy in Africa is not in decline because Africans want less democracy but because institutions have failed to deliver; whereas a recent major poll by Ipsos in seven EU countries, the UK and the US, found that about half of voters are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working and that increasingly people are feeling unrepresented by their national governments; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas democracy is in danger, and the most effective way to safeguard it is through full transparency, strong political accountability, and the strict respect by the EU institutions and the Member States for the Treaty framework, thereby ensuring that the Union’s actions reinforce rather than undermine public trust in democratic governance; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to improve the rule of law and cohesion within the European Union; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas democracy is increasingly at risk, and its defence requires strengthening of the global influence and reach of democratic actors, including the European Union, primarily by ensuring that the Union upholds the rule of law and asserts itself more effectively on the world stage; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas Europe can only draw level with world powers such as China and the USA if it recommits to its Western Christian heritage and the principle of intellectual freedom; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas democracy and rules-based international order are in danger and the surest way to defend them is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the democracies in the world, including the EU, by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; |
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| Motion for a resolutionC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is to increase the influence and reach of the European Union by establishing this upholder of the rule of law as one of the three great powers of this century; | AmendmentC. whereas democracy is in danger and the surest way to defend it is the example set for the outside world by the member countries of the European Union of a functioning democracy, the rule of law, stable institutions, open decision-making, and free and fair elections; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC a. whereas democracies can only function when citizens have access to independent and reliable information and when public authorities’ action is effectively scrutinised by media and other external observers and by revealing all kinds of human rights abuses; whereas media freedom and pluralism are crucial components of the right to freedom of expression and information, as well as enabling democratic, free and participative societies; whereas key democratic tasks of journalists and independent media include strengthening transparency and democratic accountability; whereas freedom of information is a fundamental right recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU; whereas journalists can play an essential role in promoting democratic values, human rights and fundamental freedoms; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC a. whereas the rise of armed conflicts, authoritarianism, democratic backsliding across the world, the persistent erosion of human rights, disinformation and the malign use of rapidly evolving technologies challenge democracy worldwide and confirm the need for a stronger, more resolute, effective, coherent and value-based EU external action, grounded in the promotion of human rights, the rule of law, social justice and effective multilateralism; whereas selective application of international law fuels accusations of double standards; whereas strengthening citizens’ media and digital literacy is an essential component of defending democracy, particularly in regions exposed to foreign propaganda and hybrid threats; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC a. whereas the European Union is founded on the values of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, as enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union; whereas, in accordance with Article 21 TEU, the Union's external action is guided by the principles that inspired its own creation and enlargement - notably respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law - which it seeks to advance in the wider world; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentCa. whereas Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union states that the Union seeks to advance the following principles in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC a. whereas the 2025 Eurobarometer demonstrates that, despite the growing political polarisation and internal divides, European citizens’ appreciation of the EU is at its highest level since 2007, with the popular demand for joint responses to global challenges steadily increasing; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentCa. whereas the resurgence in authoritarian regimes, the repression of civic space and the spread of illiberalism constitute a direct threat to human rights, international justice and stability and democratic resilience; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC b. whereas the Commission-proposed European Democracy Shield is setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU, whereas the European Democracy Shield aims at boosting our collective capacity to counter information manipulation and disinformation and strengthen our resilience through a whole-of-society approach; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentCb. whereas the European Union, which is based on democracy, the rule of law, equality and fundamental rights, has a duty to pursue the active promotion of these values and of international law in its external relations, while supporting local actors who defend them; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC b. whereas every human being has the right to freedom of expression, opinion and information; whereas this right includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any medium and regardless of borders; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC c. whereas states have obligations to safeguard the fundamental rights associated with journalism and media freedom, such as the right to freedom of expression and opinion, the right to life, the right to personal dignity, and the right to respect journalists' correspondence in its various forms; whereas, in some cases, the inadequate protection offered to journalists and the growing hostility displayed towards them by some public figures are substantially undermining their basic freedoms; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC c. whereas the European Democracy Shield creates a new European Centre for Democratic Resilience bringing together EU and Member States' expertise and resources to increase the collective capacity to anticipate, detect and respond to threats and build democratic resilience, including by facilitating information sharing and by supporting capacity building to withstand evolving common threats, in particular foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and disinformation; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentCc. whereas the right to enjoy freedom of opinion and expression is essential but not absolute in a democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentC d. whereas recent years have shown a decline in press freedom and a growing pattern of physical attacks, harassment, including online, and intimidation aimed at silencing and slandering journalists, in particular war correspondents, investigative journalists working to expose corruption, trafficking, corporate abuse, or wrongdoings of political actors, and journalists reporting on situations in certain totalitarian states or dictatorships; whereas local journalists covering local stories constitute by far the greatest number of victims; whereas by gathering and disseminating reliable information about armed conflicts, journalists carry out a crucial mission of public interest; whereas this is a situation that requires urgent action to uphold the essential role of the independent media in ensuring transparency and accountability; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentCd. whereas an independent and impartial judiciary is the bedrock of democracy and the last line of defence in the fight to guarantee respect for the rights and freedoms of each and every person; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | AmendmentCe. whereas counter-terrorism measures must be effective and proportionate to the threat, limited in time and subject to strict democratic and judicial control in order to guarantee that any actions taken are legal, and in order to prevent any drift towards securitarianism that is capable of undermining the foundations of democracy and human rights; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence globally, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of rule of law, democracy, human rights, as well as sustainable development and invest in research, and to create mutually beneficial partnerships in order to strengthen the EU’s position in the world as well as the strategic autonomy of the union; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to strengthen its cooperation with third countries while fully respecting the sovereignty and strategic autonomy of its Member States; stresses that any development of common policies must not weaken democratic control at the national level; rejects attempts to present the Union as a single geopolitical power replacing its Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to defend democracy and rule of law on the basis of a comprehensive and innovative EU strategy; stresses that any such strategy must notably include strong mechanisms to counter disinformation and hybrid attacks, including those perpetrated by authoritarian regimes targeting EU Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to advocate for an international reconciliation of interests and for peace and to refrain from misusing trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America and with Russia, the USA and China as a means of inter-system competition, but instead to focus on the benefits for European consumers and entrepreneurs; notes that the rule of law also encompasses free competition between private undertakings, which is a basic prerequisite for technological progress, product quality and consumer-friendly prices; warns that any attempt to implement planned economy measures is doomed to failure; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by supporting democracy work globally and by making partner countries commit to consolidating democratic development in the long term; calls on the European Union to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America; calls on the member countries of the European Union to make considerable investments in their defence industries and to improve their defence capabilities so that Europe has a credible ability to defend itself and its democratic values from expansionist, dictatorial, aggressive Russia; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to continue to protect the rules-based multilateral order, based on democratic values and human rights, and to do so together with the remaining democracies of the world; urges the EU to continue to develop its trade relations and association agreements with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America and to continue and even increase collaborations that scales-up investment in research, education and to accelerate its progress towards common defence; |
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the EU to make its institutions transparent and accountable to the citizens of the Member States; calls on the EU to deepen its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America and to invest much more in research, development and innovation, also focusing on strategic sectors; calls on the EU to actively support intra-African trade as motor of economic growth and sustainable economic and social development; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development and mutual benefit, to invest in education and research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; | Amendment1. Calls on the European Union to rise to this historic challenge by equipping itself with the means to extend its influence to other continents, to enlarge its ranks, to make its institutions better understood by the rest of the world and by its own citizens, to develop its trade and diplomatic relations with the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the basis of sustainable development, to invest in research, and to accelerate its progress towards common defence and the consolidation of global industrial giants; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1 a. Notes that the massive flows of official EU development aid have had negative effects on the broader state and democracy-building process in many developing countries; notes that when donors substitute governments by providing services that citizens expect from the state, there is no longer a fiscal contract between a state and its citizens, which is essential in a healthy democracy; calls on the EU to make an end to this dependency model in order to enable sustainable democracy-building world-wide; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1 a. Calls on the European Union to refrain from promoting specific ideological paradigms, including in education, media regulation, foreign policy, and research funding; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1a. Emphasises the importance of election monitoring for the independent and impartial evaluation of electoral processes, and calls on the European Union to continue its work in this area; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1b. Emphasises that the most significant global threats to democracy come from Russia and China; notes with concern that the influence of China and Russia is growing in the global south; calls for more effective action to curb the harmful influence of China and Russia in the proximity of the European Union and globally; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1 b. Recognises that the democratic traditions of Member States differ and that no single institutional model should be imposed; calls for greater respect for national identities as enshrined in Article 4(2) TEU; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1c. Takes the view that anti-democratic shadow societies have emerged on European soil as a result of large-scale migration, especially from Islamic countries; urges for European migration policy in general to be tightened up considerably, and especially for asylum applications to be outsourced and for those who are in the territory of the Union illegally and those convicted of serious crimes to be deported more effectively; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1d. Emphasises the importance of transatlantic cooperation and urges for this relationship to be nurtured at this critical time; underlines the role of NATO as a defence alliance of democratic Western nations; takes the view that Ukraine’s membership of NATO would consolidate the ability of democracies to defend themselves and thus urges for diplomatic efforts to be strengthened so as to enable Ukraine’s membership of NATO; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union, in the context of its relations with third countries, to shift its focus away from exporting political ideas and towards the prosperity and security of its own citizens as well as the preservation of international peace; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of democratic countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; stresses the vital need for the EU to move away from a reactive and defensive approach towards an affirmative agenda-setting, re-claiming itself as a global power with a distinct identity, goals, and vision; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and economic balance of power, without which the EU would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing relationships on equal footing with the United States and China; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power; stresses that any bloc-building must avoid creating ideological confrontations between global powers; insists that Member States remain free to shape their bilateral relations with any other state according to their national interests; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject the attacks against the rules-based global order and democratic values; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work with like-minded partners and allies to establish a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship which risk creating strategic dependencies on authoritarian states such as China; believes that such a bloc could serve as a counterbalance in the current diplomatic and commercial environment, thereby helping to protect our democracies and promote democratic values worldwide; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Recalls that the People’s Republic of China is a one-party system in which power is held by the Communist Party; calls on the European Union and its member countries to take resolute diplomatic and commercial action against the People’s Republic of China; condemns in the strongest terms China’s systematic abuses of human rights; urges for an immediate reduction in critical dependence on China and, in the long term, to work towards complete detachment from all dependence on China; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with any countries where authoritarian tendencies or totalitarian practices have taken hold; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against those that reject or turn away from it; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the EU and its Member States to put the economic interests of Europe first; calls, therefore, on the EU to reverse its "climate diplomacy" and human rights interventionism worldwide in order to strengthen its diplomatic, political and commercial position on the world stage; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or the two leading powers in artificial intelligence; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; |
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| Motion for a resolution2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a bloc of countries that reject any unequal relationship with China, the United States or both; believes that this would establish a new diplomatic and commercial balance of power, without which we would be unable to defend democracy against powers that reject or turn away from it; | Amendment2. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to work towards establishing a broad coalition of countries that uphold equal partnerships and reject any form of undue domination by authoritarian powers; believes that such a coalition of democracies would help create a new diplomatic and economic balance of power, which is indispensable for defending democracy against those who seek to undermine it; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment2 a. Notes that China’s redefinition of liberal democratic values is a sign of ideological insecurity and fear for the survival of its regime; views the so-called “Whole-Process People's Democracy under CCP Leadership” as an obscenity and firmly rejects the notion that “democracy under CCP leadership” qualifies as genuine democracy; emphasizes that under China's “people's democratic dictatorship” individual human rights are not protected, and widespread, gross violations of universal human rights occur; |
Emmanouil Fragkos, Geadis Geadi, Galato Alexandraki
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment2a. Recognises the enormous danger posed to the Union by the alliance of the Muslim Brotherhood, Türkiye, Qatar and Pakistan; emphasises that these actors pursue actions driven by ideological hostility towards Western and Christian values, promote Muslim migration to Europe and seek to infiltrate European decision-making centres through multi-layered and frequently illegitimate means; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendmentdeleted |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; calls on the European External Action Service and the European Commission to seek full commitment from the countries that support the international system of the United Nations and international justice to align their foreign policies more closely with the Union’s actions in order to promote respect for international law; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; calls for such a coalition to also support democratic actors and independent media in the EU partner countries where disinformation networks and organised crime structures threaten democratic consolidation; and to prioritise cooperation on highlighting the merits of the democracy and on combating disinformation, cyber-threats and political interference; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, to work together to defend democracy and promote international cooperation, particularly through coordinated action in multilateral forums such as the United Nations; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Condemns the barring of opposition electoral candidates in Romania, France and Germany; in view of these attacks on democracy, calls on the European Union to refrain from lecturing third countries on how their internal affairs should be structured, since free elections and fair political competition are not even a given in all of the EU Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to increase cooperation with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that an alliance of multilateralists could be considered to uphold the UN-Charter and the rules-based multilateral system with the UN at its core; |
Emmanouil Fragkos, Geadis Geadi, Galato Alexandraki
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy and international law, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote rules-based international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to strengthen democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; |
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| Motion for a resolution3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition, a ‘democratic entente’, with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such an entente; | Amendment3. Calls on the European Union to form a coalition with those third countries that share the universal values of democracy, which would work to defend democracy and promote international cooperation; stresses that the ‘coalition of the willing’ paves the way for the establishment of such cooperation; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment3 a. Notes with concern that one of the most troubling narratives undermining genuine democratic governance is the concept of “sovereign democracy,” a model promoted by the Russian political leadership; underlines that this theory asserts that state sovereignty overrides universal democratic principles, thereby legitimising centralized control, weakening the separation of powers, and restricting political pluralism; underlines that it is increasingly used to justify authoritarian practices and to discredit international democratic norms; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment3 a. Emphasizes that, in the increasingly aggressive geopolitical climate, strengthening the EU’s international stance and realising its potential as a global power necessitates a solid material underpinning in the form of a proper strategic autonomy, completed EU single market, and finalising the enlargement project; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment3 b. Underlines that, in order for the European Union to effectively safeguard itself from anti-democratic narratives and theories such as ‘sovereign democracy’, it must first demonstrate to its own citizens and international partners that it does not apply double standards in its internal or external actions; stresses that credibility is the EU’s strongest defence, and that consistent adherence to transparency in decision-making, equal treatment of all Member States, and principled foreign policy are essential to counter attempts to portray the EU as hypocritical or selectively normative; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment3 b. Stresses that defending democracy worldwide is only possible if it is effectively safeguarded internally; in this regard, calls for the EU to use relevant rule-of-law instruments and post-accession safeguards when needed; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment3 c. Calls the EEAS and StratCom to analyse new global ideological trends like “sovereign democracy”, “civilisational states”, or “managed democracy” and develop counter-narratives; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Notes that the EU insists that accession candidates have a stable democracy and respect the rule of law and human rights; notes, however, that these criteria are not fully respected, both within the Member States and by the EU (for example, annulment of presidential election results in Romania, exclusion of presidential candidate in France, spying on the opposition using intelligence-agency methods and the removal of the passive right to vote for members of the political opposition party Alternative für Deutschland); notes, in this regard, that the former European Commissioner who initiated the infringement procedure and the Article 7 TEU procedure against Poland over concern of the rule of law violations, is now officially charged with money laundering; calls on the EU to respect the democratic choice of citizens in candidate countries and to avoid drawing stark contrasts between different political parties; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union to continue working with candidate countries to strengthen their democratic resilience; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; stresses that aspiring candidate countries must demonstrate a clear commitment to countering disinformation, protecting minority rights and strengthening independent media before accession; further emphasises that such commitments must form an integral part of compliance with the Copenhagen criteria; underlines that progress must be measured through full alignment with the EU acquis, including Chapters 23 and 24 on judiciary and fundamental rights, justice, freedom and security, as well as through effective implementation rather than formal legislative adoption alone; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; calls on the Council of the European Union to intensify its cooperation with candidate countries in order to promote the alignment of their foreign and security policies with EU policy in this area and to strengthen the EU’s position and influence on the international stage; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements and value-based conditionality of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; in this context, welcomes initiatives to gradually integrate candidate countries into select EU programmes, initiatives and networks as they implement reforms, thereby fostering their democratic resilience and alignment with EU standards even before full membership; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union to strengthen democratic cooperation with candidate countries and underlines the growing geopolitical importance of these partnerships; urges the Union to provide support through a tailored, country-specific approach that enhances democratic standards, transparency and the rule of law; considers that closer dialogue and cooperation between the EU and candidate and partner countries would reinforce their collective capacity to act as a coherent democratic community; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law, and build resilience against foreign interference, corruption and disinformation; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements in its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; stresses the need for a more united foreign policy by the EU and with the candidate countries; considers that together they have the potential to assert themselves as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union, together with like-minded European countries outside the European Union, could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before supporting and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; |
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| Motion for a resolution4. Calls on the Union not to wait for the conclusion of accession negotiations before strengthening and broadening the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; | Amendment4. Calls on the Union not to look solely to the accession process to strengthen and broaden the scope of the democratic requirements of its bilateral agreements with candidate countries; considers that the candidate countries and the European Union could thus assert themselves today as a single democratic bloc capable of vigorously defending human rights and the rule of law; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment4 a. Stresses that elections across the EU and its neighborhood have become a strategic and ideological battleground, marked by aggressive foreign interferences and information manipulations; stresses the importance of strategic communication as an effective tool in countering disinformation and false narratives; in this regard, praises the authorities of the Republic of Moldova for their decisive response, in close cooperation with the EU and its Member States, to the massive Russian interference into the 2025 parliamentary elections; calls for the EU and its Member States to learn from this experience and develop pro-active, bold, and coordinated strategies when it comes to defending democracy and protecting electoral processes and institutions; |
Bernard Guetta, Dan Barna, Mounir Satouri, Tineke Strik
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment4a. Suggests that the European Union should promote strong local governance in its vicinity by explicitly incorporating these factors into the application of the Copenhagen criteria and into the requirements related to development aid; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote deeper co-development with African states and the African Union, recognising Africa’s growing geopolitical importance and the potential of a long-term strategic partnership between the two continents; notes that Africa’s rapidly expanding population will require substantial and sustainable economic opportunities, and underlines that enhanced cooperation supported by shared linguistic, cultural and historical ties can contribute to stability, prosperity and the reduction of irregular migration; emphasises that strengthened EU-Africa relations are essential for building a mutually beneficial future and for reinforcing Europe’s global position in an increasingly competitive geopolitical environment; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work towards deepening its ties with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Recalls that Europe and its partner regions across the globe are closely interconnected through shared global challenges and opportunities; calls on the EU to further promote democracy and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with the countries and their regional organisations; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to abandon a paternalistic, NGO-style approach towards Africa and to refocus its engagement on mutually beneficial partnerships based on economic cooperation, trade, investment and strategic interests, delivering concrete advantages for both African partners and European citizens; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to intensify without delay its efforts to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people, underscoring the need for sustainable job creation so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; notes that such co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; highlights that strengthened Euro-African economic links could entail lower financial and environmental cost compared with trade with Asia; recognises that enhanced cooperation between Europe and Africa holds significant strategic, democratic and human-rights benefits and should therefore be treated as a priority; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; |
Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Bernard Guetta
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people, underscoring the importance of encouraging stable economies that create prospects for the people at home and reduce drivers of irregular migration; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people; emphasises that this rapid population growth will put increased pressure on resources, lead to a further increase of youth unemployment and endanger the environment; is deeply concerned that these factors will further undermine stability and lead to an increase of illegal migration to Europe; is of the opinion that common priorities of the EU and Africa should include the fight against illegal migration, tackling of financial fraud and corruption and the increasing severe persecution of Christians in Africa; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people, a significant proportion of whom will attempt to enter Europe illegally; notes that according to the latest research, the impact on migration flows of European investment in African economies is hard to pinpoint, and that this investment may not necessarily be a decreasing factor;1a makes it clear, therefore, that consistent and seamless protection of the external borders and well-functioning readmission agreements with countries of origin and transit are the only measures capable of halting the process of large-scale immigration into Europe that has already commenced; to this end, calls on the European Union and its Member States to make the fight against illegal migration an absolute priority in relations with the countries of the African Union; |
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment1a Talleraas, Cathrine: The role of EU development cooperation in addressing irregular migration in Africa, Brussels 2025, pp. 23-24 |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with the countries of the Global South, in particular with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; urges for development cooperation to be made considerably more effective, for the success, openness and compliance of projects to be assessed, and for regular, independent inspections to be carried out; urges for conditions to be imposed on development aid so that the countries receiving it collaborate on repayments by citizens and commit to promoting democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolution5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that Africa is the future of Europe, just as Europe is the future of Africa; | Amendment5. Calls on the Union to work without delay to promote co-development with African states and the African Union; points out that by 2050, Africa will have a population of two and a half billion people who will need jobs so that they do not attempt to enter Europe illegally; that this co-development will be facilitated by the languages that our continents share; that its financial and environmental cost will be much lower than that of trade with Asia; and that there is considerable scope for development of Euro-African relations; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 a. Recognizing Taiwan's remarkable democratic transformation from a authoritarian regime under martial law to one of Asia's most vibrant and resilient democracies, which has fostered high judicial independence, a free press, and robust civil society protections; acknowledging further Taiwan's enduring resilience against subversive influences from adversarial actors, particularly the People's Republic of China, which employs multifaceted strategies including disinformation campaigns, economic coercion, cyber intrusions, united front infiltration, and military intimidation to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and democratic institutions; noting that Taiwan’s model of countering these subversive attacks against its democratic system can be considered an example of how to deal with authoritarian subversion, including cybersecurity measures, anti-infiltration legislation, media literacy initiatives, economic diversification to reduce dependencies, international partnerships with like-minded democracies, and active civil society engagement; calls for increased cooperation with relevant Taiwanese institutions and societal groups regarding the areas mentioned above; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5a. Underlines that any external cooperation by the Union, including within the framework of association agreements, must be based on strict conditionality rules in relation to human rights, the rule of law and democratic participation; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to include stronger guarantees in international agreements in relation to civic space, transparency and inclusion, and to ensure the consistent and rigorous application of human rights and democracy clauses; |
Bernard Guetta, Dan Barna
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5a. Stresses that the European Union has at its disposal a broad panoply of soft power instruments capable of strengthening democracy all around the world; believes, in particular, that the European Union could improve public health systems, economic sustainability, agricultural productivity and environmental protection, thereby increasing democratic resilience, by making more strategic use of its research programmes in the countries of the South; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 a. Highlights that Latin America is a close like-minded region and that more collaboration is needed; despite the existence of some appalling dictatorial regimes, the rest of the region has emerged as an economic success story where democracies thrive; welcomes the existence of trade and association agreements already in place; calls for the swift completion of the ambitious association and trade agreements; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 a. Notes that while the EU has been providing democratisation assistance to African countries for decades, this funding has rarely led to a serious improvement; is of the opinion that these programmes are based on a Eurocentric, one-size-fits-all paradigma, not taking into account the local socioeconomic, cultural and political context; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 a. Calls on the Union to strengthen its cooperation with Latin America as the closest region to Europe in terms of values and culture; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5b. Recalls that when it comes to promoting democracy, the Union’s international credibility also depends on strict observance of the rule of law, the separation of powers and fundamental freedoms within the Union itself; believes that an incoherent and inconsistent foreign policy in relation to the promotion of international law undermines the EU’s legitimacy and presents an obstacle to international cooperation; condemns any display by the EU of double standards in the promotion and observance of international law, since this serves to weaken the universality of human rights, undermine the entire system for protecting rights and bolster authoritarian regimes; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 b. Recalls the fact that democracy cannot function without available and accessible trustworthy information both online and offline; stresses the importance of protecting journalists’ independence, safeguarding freedom of expression, ensuring media diversity and preserving the fundamental right of any citizen to be informed; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5c. Calls on the European Commission to propose a strategy for strategic autonomy with a view to protecting international judicial bodies and their partners in the context of the European judicial order, and in particular to protect them from the extraterritorial impacts of sanctions imposed by third countries within European territory; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 c. Recalls that the freedom to practise journalism without malign and deliberate restrictions is testament to the values of democracy and that allowing the unrestricted practice of journalism therefore contributes to democratic values; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment5 d. Reiterates its continued deep concern about the state of media freedom in the word in the context of the abuses and attacks still being perpetrated against journalists and media workers in many countries, as well as the growing denigration of them in public, which has a negative impact on the practice of journalism; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendmentdeleted |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; recalls that in order to guarantee media independence, any defamatory statement that violates an individual’s rights or dignity, such as slander, public insults, defamation, incitements to hatred or racist and discriminatory remarks should be excluded from the exercise of freedom of opinion and expression; recalls, to this end, the importance of guaranteeing the independence and impartiality of the judiciary; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Urges the European Commission and the Member States to develop and implement a worldwide communication campaign, using all media and platforms available to promote the democracy through concrete cases relevant for each individual country in the world, by using its network of EU Delegations and MS Embassies; calls on the European Union to adopt a positive, proactive and collaborative approach in its communication against these theories spreading across the globe; calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Calls on the Union to support press and other independent medias such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Deutsche Welle, and to support independent media and journalists in other regions of the world that are faced with ever increasing censorship and attacks, and to envisage the creation of a radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism in other regions of the world, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Calls on the Union to strengthen its support for independent, free and pluralistic media beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield, including through strategic communication tools aimed at countering disinformation and foreign interference; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Opposes the creation of new EU-level media structures that risk becoming instruments of ideology-driven narratives; instead calls for support of genuine media pluralism, decentralised funding, and protection from censorship, including the safeguarding of dissenting voices and independent journalism; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; encourages in particular initiatives that promote European values and factual information to counter disinformation, through multilingual radio stations, websites and television channels; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Endorses the view that the Union should set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital can be found if Member States reach a shared understanding on the matter; recalls in this context that in May 2025 the European Union granted EUR 5.5 million in emergency funding to Radio Free Europe to keep operating; calls on the Member States and the European Union to strengthen their support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, as a way of supporting the global development of democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Rejects the proposal to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, which would fall outside the Union’s competences; reaffirms that media pluralism and public broadcasting are national responsibilities; warns against the use of EU taxpayers' money to influence media landscapes beyond the Union under the guise of supporting independent media and journalism; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to connect with citizens of European origin in third countries and to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; |
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| Motion for a resolution6. Calls on the Union to set up a multilingual radio station, website and television channel, to be named ‘The Voice of Europe’, which would enable it to make its voice heard throughout the world; stresses that the necessary budgets and human capital are available, as several Member States have long been funding high-quality international audiovisual services; calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for independent media and journalism beyond the Union’s borders, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; | Amendment6. Notes that Europe has a rich cultural heritage, expressed in its historic cities, art, literature, music and architecture; encourages the Member States with high-quality international audiovisual services to focus on this heritage, the democratic transitions in Europe and the need of objective quality media and journalism; is of the opinion that cooperation between the Member States and third countries in this regard would be mutually beneficial; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment6a. Stresses the importance of implementing the European Democracy Shield in accordance with the Union’s external policies; calls for the creation of new programmes that comply with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield under the new Global Europe instrument for the financing of external action; emphasises in this connection the importance of working with third countries to fight disinformation and to support civic and digital education as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening the integrity of the information space; calls also, in the context of the European Union’s external action, for a redoubling of efforts in the struggle against countries that engage in the digital suppression of democratic actors; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment6 a. Emphasises the critical importance of freedom of expression and access to trustworthy and diverse sources of information for sustaining democracy and a vibrant civic space; recalls that democracies can function only when citizens have access to independent and reliable information, making journalists key actors in safeguarding of democracy; is therefore seriously concerned about the increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in many countries worldwide, particularly those targeting journalists, including through censorship, enforced self-censorship, so-called “foreign agents” laws and the misuse of counter-terrorism or anti-corruption laws to suppress journalists and civil society groups; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment6 a. Is of the opinion that the EU can increase its presence when it comes to protecting journalists abroad through the work of its delegations, both by working directly with journalists and through its communication strategies to ensure that they are known and accessible to journalists also in remote areas and through the support and promotion of existing international alert mechanisms for journalists in danger; calls for these protection mechanisms and tools to be strengthened with a gender-sensitive approach and an increase in funding by the EU and the Member States; highlights the need for the EEAS and the EU delegations to have adequate financial and personnel resources in this regard; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment6 a. Calls on the relevant EU and its member states to regularly call out subversive actions by adversaries who seek to undermine European democracy; stresses the importance of pushing back against deliberate distortions of international recognized concepts, norms and values, such as human rights, rule of law and democracy, by authoritarian actors; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment6 a. Calls for the development of proactive strategic communication campaigns that explain the differences between liberal democracy and authoritarian pseudo-democratic models, in language accessible to EU citizens, especially in vulnerable regions and communities; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment6b. Calls on the Commission, in the context of the new multiannual financial framework, to strengthen programmes aimed at supporting an independent civil society, human rights defenders, journalists and investigative media outlets in third countries; underlines that these actors play a vital role in protecting civic space, providing democratic transparency and offering resistance in the face of authoritarian abuses; demands that long-term, accessible and flexible financing be guaranteed under the new MFF, making it possible to respond rapidly when fundamental freedoms are under threat and to support local initiatives; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Notes that much of the power within the EU lies with unelected bureaucrats, leading to a lack of democratic legitimacy; notes that, next to this democratic deficit, the EU also suffers from a lack of accountability and transparency; notes, in this regard, that the EU's General Court rebuked the Commission President over her refusal to turn over text messages she had with Pfizer's CEO; notes that, very recently, the EU's former foreign policy chief was arrested and accused in connection with ant-corruption investigations; emphasises that these continuous scandals contradict the EU's claim as champion of the rule of law on the international stage, also further underming the public trust of the Member States' citizens in the EU-institutions; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Demands that the Union should take seriously the criticisms voiced by many citizens regarding its lack of democratic legitimacy, and that it should refrain from reacting to these criticisms with a worldwide advertising campaign or other overreaches of power, but instead respond with fundamental reforms of the EU institutions; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; calls for efforts to reinforce the Union’s democratic accountability and to bring it closer to the citizens in all Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Regrets that the Union has become a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; stresses that the organisation of elections, the duration of political mandates are and must remain strictly within the competence of the Member States; rejects any attempt to harmonise electoral timetables or to present the Union as a single democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Regrets that the Union is too often falsely perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy despite the European Parliament being directed elected by the EU citizens; nevertheless underlines the need for the EU Institutions to ensure their communication be easily accessible and understandable to the citizens in view of bringing them closer; emphasises that strengthening citizens’ trust notably requires transparency, defence of minority rights, and accountability for political actors who deliberately spread false narratives, including during electoral campaigns; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Notes that the Union is often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; urges for a firm hand in making the administration of the European Union more efficient and for decision-making powers to be returned to the national level, in order to prevent hostile states from using the European Union’s bureaucracy and inertia as a pretext for promoting their own objectives on the one hand and to reduce the harmful impact on member countries of excessive centralisation on the other; |
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| Motion for a resolution7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; considers that Member States should elect their national leaders at the same time and for terms of equal length in order to present the Union as a single democratic power on the international stage and to strengthen its citizens’ sense of belonging to a single democracy; stresses that this harmonisation of electoral timetables should clearly be implemented in phases; | Amendment7. Regrets that the Union is too often perceived around the world as a bureaucracy that lacks democratic legitimacy; acknowledges the need for institutional and policy reforms to strengthen the EU’s credibility and effectiveness as a global actor; emphasises that the EU must pursue a more active and efficient foreign policy while simultaneously enhancing its economic performance and competitiveness, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and improving the business environment, in line with the recommendations of the Draghi report; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment7 a. Notes with deep concern that the persistent lack of full transparency and accountability demonstrated by the European Commission, like the one during the COVID-19 pandemic, when vaccine procurement negotiations, contract terms, and key correspondence were withheld from both the Parliament and the public, has significantly reinforced perceptions of institutional opacity; stresses that such practices not only weaken democratic scrutiny but also give rise to suspicions of mismanagement or undue influence, thereby severely damaging citizens’ trust in the EU’s decision-making processes; further notes that comparable problems are evident in the Commission’s discretionary and often insufficiently justified allocation of EU funds to NGOs, consultancy actors, and various stakeholder organisations, which risks creating the impression of political favouritism, undermining the Union’s credibility abroad and feeding anti-democratic and anti-European narratives at home; warns that these recurrent patterns erode the moral authority of the EU when promoting democratic values externally; calls on the Commission to immediately cease opaque and unaccountable practices, to ensure full transparency of contractual and financial decisions, and to put in place clear, objective, and publicly verifiable criteria for the allocation of funds, thereby safeguarding institutional integrity and restoring citizens’ confidence in the Union’s democratic governance; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment7 a. Emphasises that electoral law belongs to the competence of the EU Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Notes that there are major differences between the EU Member States in political financing rules, more specifically regarding caps on private donations, limits and restrictions on election campaign spending, thresholds for public disclosure of donations, and oversight frameworks; notes that these differences in regulation between countries reflect legitimate differences; is of the opinion that criteria for disbursement should be based on votes and not exclude or discriminate against political parties; emphasises that the dignity of the public debate requires the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Stresses the need for strict electoral regulations, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines the importance of free and independent media in ensuring a democratic public sphere and in providing strong safeguards against harmful foreign interference; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Stresses the need to regulate AI-generated political content, including deepfakes, which pose a direct threat to electoral integrity; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Affirms that the organisation of elections falls within the remit of national decision-making; calls on member countries to hold their elections in such a way that they can demonstrate their exemplary character internationally; calls on member countries to invest in increasing the transparency of election funding and to investigate the options for putting upper limits on the financial scope of election campaigns, in order to reduce the significance of financial resources in parliamentary democracies; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Stresses the need to put the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to during election campaigns; underlines that defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; |
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| Motion for a resolution8. Stresses the need to set a strict cap on national and European election spending within the Union in order to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; | Amendment8. Stresses the need for the Union to demonstrate the exemplary character of its democracy internationally, putting the discourse of ideas first over the hype and misleading campaigns that foreign powers are increasingly resorting to; underlines that this defence of the dignity of public debate must also involve the preservation, in each Member State, of politically neutral public broadcasters producing high-quality programmes and fiction; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment8 a. Calls on the Commission, the EU Delegations and the Member States to counter disinformation and anti-democratic narratives by supporting civic education, enhancing digital literacy and promoting equitable access to digital technologies; stresses the importance of addressing digital inequalities and protecting human rights online; underlines the need to provide adequate resources to ensure they reach these goals; stresses the need to further finance the StratCom and Foresight division of the EEAS to effectively combat disinformation campaigns by authoritarian regimes and illiberal actors; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment8 a. Is concerned about the recent revelations of biased reporting and misleading of the public at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and welcomes the resignation of two high BBC officials; encourages the Member States to ensure that their public broadcasters report about political issues in an objective way and also not discriminate against political parties; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment8 b. Condemns targeted violence against elected office-holders of political parties as a direct assault on democracy; recalls that from January to June 2025, there were daily between four and five attacks on politicians from the German political party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), with most of the perpetrators belonging to Antifa; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Urges the Union and the Member States to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; urges Member States to introduce clear transparency rules for political influencers and online propagandists who amplify hostile foreign narratives; emphasizes that the Digital Services Act provides a number of tools designed to protect our democracy online, and calls on the Commission and national authorities to urgently step up implementation and enforcement; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; calls for the European Commission to complete and share the outcomes of the investigation on the DSA reinforcement upon TikTok whose algorithms have alledgedly disproportionately promoted far-right content ahead of the presidential elections in Romania; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Is concerned that the EU uses the Digital Services Act to decide what can or cannot circulate on social media; considers the newly proposed "European Democracy Shield" a centralised system of information surveillance under the pretext of "protecting democracy", giving the EU the power to monitor media outlets, social networks, and national electoral processes; considers this development undermines democracy, the traditional rule of law and the freedom of speech; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Urges the Member States to ensure that the media preserve diversity of expression; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Stresses that media pluralism and limits on media concentration fall primarily within the competence of the Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Urges the Union and the Member States to uphold the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Calls for strengthened international cooperation to combat propaganda, disinformation, bot networks and troll farms operating through traditional and social media, particularly when linked to authoritarian states that use such tools to undermine democratic systems; further calls for an EU-wide ban on TikTok under its current leadership and governance structure; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Urges the Union and the Member States to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Recognises the role of social media as a fully accessible public forum where citizens can exercise their fundamental right to freedom of expression; condemns any attempt to retract this fundamental right from citizens in Europe and around the world by means of censorship measures implemented or funded by the state or carried out by ‘non-governmental organisations’; |
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| Motion for a resolution9. Urges the Union and the Member States to impose stricter limits on the size of media groups and to remain faithful to the spirit and international standards of the Digital Services Act by making social media subject to the same rules, prohibitions and sanctions as print and broadcast media; | Amendment9. Urges EU institutions to avoid excessive regulation of media markets and online platforms that could limit freedom of speech; requests that the Digital Services Act be implemented in a manner that prevents censorship, viewpoint discrimination, or disproportionate intervention by EU bodies; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment9 a. Recognizes the threat posed by unfiltered content distributed by social media platforms originating from authoritarian regimes; is strongly concerned about the opaqueness of algorithms that tends to distribute broadly disinformation and other harmful content; calls for more scrutiny of apps such as TikTok, Wechat and Little Red Book and other social media applications; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment9 a. Considers the imposition by the Commission of a 120 million EUR fine on 'X' as an enforcement of the EU censorship regime; |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendment10. Notes that the EU has extended its regulatory power to practically every domain, also in fields that traditionally bleong to the core national identity of Member States; notes that, although the Union's motto is "United in diversity", its institutions do not respect the legal frameworks that embody the national identity of Member States; is, in this regard, worried by the November 2025 ECJ judgment, telling Poland that it must recognise same-sex marriages registered elsewhere in the EU although Polish law does not allow that; notes that the increasing centralisation of powers within the EU has led to a growing dissatisfaction about the way national democracies work; proposes, therefore, that future treaties bolster and extend the "national identity clause", enacted in Article 4(2) TEU; |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendment10. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to enhance the visibility of the EU’s global role, in particular by strengthening communication about the Union’s foreign aid and democracy-support initiatives; underlines that greater transparency and outreach in this regard will help reinforce the EU’s democratic legitimacy; |
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| Motion for a resolution10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the European Council the ‘Chamber of States’ and Parliament the ‘Chamber of the Union’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of national leaders elected by their respective countries; | Amendment10. Proposes that future treaties could rename the Council of the European Union the ‘Council of Member Countries’ and Parliament the ‘Parliament of Europe’; believes that third countries and European citizens would then see more clearly that decision-making in the Union is indeed the responsibility of co-legislators which are democratically elected, directly in the case of the Parliament, and indirectly in the case of the Council, which is made up of government ministers from their respective countries; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment10 a. Considers that any institutional reform must also reinforce democratic safeguards such as media pluralism, civic education and fundamental rights protection; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendmentdeleted |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Believes that the European Parliament, as a forum for public debate, is the only institution able to increase the democratic legitimacy of the Union’s external action by allowing citizens to be more involved; stresses the imperative need to simplify the decision-making and qualified majority voting processes for foreign policy issues within the Council; highlights the vital role played by parliamentary diplomacy in providing support for democratic parliaments or parliaments in democratic transition; undertakes to step up its electoral observation missions and to develop interparliamentary exchanges aimed at sharing best practices in relation to transparency, governance and citizen participation; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that the war in Ukraine has strategically weakened the economic and political power and influence of the EU and its Member States; notes that Europe is less secure and autonomous than at any time since the end of World War II; notes that the EU sanctions against Russia have economically backfired; emphasises that only by putting European economic interests first, prosperity and confidence of the citizens across Europe can be restored; calls, therefore, on the goverments of the EU Member States to focus on diplomacy while putting in the backseat security and military policy; calls on the governments of the Member States to leave the ideological and bellicose stance of the Commission leadership and the EU's foreign policy chief and to start opening negotiations with all parties involved, independent of the US, rolling back minor sanctions to restore trust; |
Bernard Guetta, Dan Barna
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Suggests that the respective roles of the Council and Commission presidencies should be clarified since, at a time when the Union is establishing a common defence policy and plans to assert itself as a political power, its foreign policy cannot be defined and conducted by the Commission, which is a body that is appointed rather than elected; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the Council could be one of the options that should be explored; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be efficiently conducted, in closer cooperation with the European Parliament, notably by further promoting and using all tools of the parliamentary diplomacy and by creating collaborations with the Inter-Parliamentary Union in view of reinforcing democracy; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy is of the utmost importance and the European External Action Service should have more international visibility, and calls on the Member States to reinforce the Team Europe Approach; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and reinforcing European defence, these objectives must be supported to the utmost by means of European diplomacy; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be guided primarily by those areas where international law coincides with the interests of the Member States; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and developing a common defence policy, the EU’s diplomacy must be conducted with strong and transparent democratic legitimacy; calls for closer coordination and enhanced cooperation between the European External Action Service and the European Council; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the EU is struggling to act as a credible player on the international stage and has so far failed to effectively establish a genuine common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests a substantial reduction of competences of the European External Action Service; |
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| Motion for a resolution11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and establishing a common defence policy, European diplomacy must be conducted by an elected political body; suggests that attaching the European External Action Service to the European Council is an option that should be explored; | Amendment11. Considers that, at a time when the Union is asserting itself as a player on the international stage and developing a European defence policy based on strong national armies and a strengthened and operational European military staff; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment11 a. Deplores that the US National Security Strategy takes a clear and favourable stance to the extreme-right in Europe and undermines freedom and democracy on our continent; notes with concern that Russia has welcomed the US National Security Strategy, finding it largely consistent with its own vision; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment11 a. Takes note of the new National Security Strategy of the US, framing Europe's crisis as cultural and demographic as much as economic; agrees with the document's predictions that factors such as mass immigration, collapsing birth rates and an ideological climate, suffocating democratic debate, will make Europe "unrecognisable" within a few decades; notes that the left-liberal approach in Brussels, articulated into the phenomenon of "wokism" is discredited globally; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment11 a. Calls upon the European Union and its Member States to reinforce the military, economic, diplomatic, political and humanitarian support for Ukraine, in order to ensure that Ukraine prevails in its defence of its sovereignty as well as of European and global freedom and democracy; |
Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Urmas Paet, Bernard Guetta, Petras Auštrevičius
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment11 a. Stresses that unity and ability to speak and act in a single voice is an ultimate pre-condition for Europe's global relevance and that the EU cannot allow itself to get paralysed on crucial geopolitical matters due to the unanimity requirement; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment11 b. Is of the view that, despite the justified criticism from the United States, Europe should not make itself dependent on the US, but rather - in the era of a multipolar world order - rely on a European pillar in which greater regional autonomy is translated into genuine sovereignty, instead of a disadvantageous burden-sharing network that reproduces US hegemony at a higher cost; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendmentdeleted |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union’s external action shall be guided by the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; affirms the EU’s strong commitment to these values; reiterates the need for the EU to strengthen its partnerships with democratic allies, enhance support for democratic actors worldwide, and intensify efforts to combat impunity for human rights abusers; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; believes that reducing inequalities and providing universal access to public services helps to strengthen popular support for democratic systems by lessening the frustrations that may fuel populism and decrease electoral turnout; underlines the vital role of social democracy as a supplement to political democracy, and calls on the European Commission, in the context of the new multiannual financial framework, to support projects that tackle the root causes of inequalities and exclusion; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on the original objectives of European integration, as defined at its foundation, namely peace, prosperity and economic cooperation through a functioning internal market; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union anchors the Union’s unique identity as a democracy built on social market economy values; highlights the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; highlights that education systems must include media literacy, critical thinking and digital citizenship as core components of democratic resilience; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects cohesion, social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will strengthen the Union’s unique identity rooted in democracy, the rule of law and a social market economy and, help social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; |
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| Motion for a resolution12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union’s economic debates should therefore focus on how best to develop a market economy that respects social equity and the environment, and in which the public authorities play the role of arbitrator, both between the short and long term and between the interests of employees and shareholders; considers that this will affirm the Union’s unique identity as a social democracy and restore the vitality of the democratic and social consensus established by the United Nations in the post-war period; considers that affirming this identity will add to the European Union’s prestige across the five continents and to its defence of democracy and social rights, and will generate an exponential increase in interest among its citizens in the debates of the Council and Parliament; | Amendment12. Recalls that the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union shall work for ‘the sustainable development of Europe’ and for a ‘a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress’; stresses that the Union should therefore adapt a policy, aiming at innovation instead of regulation; is of the opinion that a competitive Europe needs much less red tape and stable, affordable and secure energy and that nuclear energy should become a central pillar of that energy mix; insists that the EU starts with scrapping its green bureaucracy in order to reduce the competititive disadvantages of European companies on the world stage; believes that a policy, aimed at less bureaucracy, more innovation and affordable energy is carried by a very broad consensus among citizens, organisations and companies across Europe and would contribute to an improvement of the EU's image across the five continents and restore trust of the citizens across Europe; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; believes that, in order to make an indirect contribution to democratic health by promoting trust, transparency and social law, European companies must comply with ambitious social and environmental responsibility (SER) standards; calls on the European Commission to ensure that European companies comply with the ILO’s Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Expects the Union to strengthen its commitment to mutually beneficial trade and association agreements with like-minded partners around the world; underlines that free and democratic societies constitute the most reliable and stable trading partners; further stresses that open, transparent and mutually beneficial economic relations can serve as an important incentive for states to uphold and advance democratic governance; recognises the need for democratic systems to become more efficient in order to ensure that democratic states present a more legitimate and attractive alternative to authoritarian states; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Calls on the Union to reverse the Green Deal and to scrap climate legislation in order to stop the process of de-industrialisation of Europe; supports the development of a competitiveness-oriented Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), allocating more resources to strengthen innovation, competitiveness through a results-oriented approach; emphasises the need of focusing on Research & Innovation, pan-European infrastructures, in particular in energy and transportation, industrial and energy transformation, and strategic technologies, such as microelectronics and medicines; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and proportionate public support for companies operating in strategic sectors, so that European industry can remain resilient and competitive in the face of state-supported competitors from other global actors; |
Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; underlines the importance of the effective enforcement of competition law against companies from third countries operating with State aid and active within the EU, engaging in dumping practices against European companies; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Urges the Union to follow its own rules, including in the area of state-aid policy; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support while ensuring that industrial policy decisions remain under the control of Member States and are not used to expand EU institutional competences; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Emphasises that industrial consolidation must respect workers’ rights, environmental standards and democratic governance within companies; |
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| Motion for a resolution13. Expects the Union to stop obstructing industrial consolidation and public aid for strategic companies, so that we can pit Europe’s giants against the giants of other powers that receive state support; | Amendment13. Expects the Union to work to reach industrial consolidation, i.a. by supporting strategic companies, to be able to compete against the giants of other powers that receive state support; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment13 a. Notes that the EU's investment in research and development is around 2.2 % of GDP, while the United States invests around 3.6 %; emphasises that this gap is one of the causes why the EU is much less competitive than the US; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; stresses that education is a core competence of the Member States and that the EU must not interfere in national education policies; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the member countries of the Union to invest in education so that Europe has the means to become the world’s leading centre of research; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to support democratic third countries in the area of research and education; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, while fully respecting the autonomy of Member States in shaping their educational systems and academic institutions; rejects attempts to centralise research agendas under EU-level ideological priorities; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research but that it is under threat in this period of wokism; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; |
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| Motion for a resolution14. Recalls that academic freedom is essential to teaching and research; calls on the Union to provide itself with the means to become the world’s leading centre of research, to set common priorities for this purpose, and to concentrate all its efforts in a specific region located on the borders of several Member States, in order to create pan-European campuses and educational centres of excellence and to bring together all existing and future institutions involved in its common defence, which is an essential pillar of scientific research; | Amendment14. Calls for stronger national diplomatic services and a stepping-up of European coordination in order to allow the Union to position itself as a credible actor on the international stage; believes that it is essential and urgently necessary to develop a European defence policy based on strong national armies and a strengthened and operational European military staff; |
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment14a. Calls on the European Commission to support ‘houses of democracy’ that will provide temporary accommodation, within a network of European universities and cities, for human rights defenders, academics, lawyers, judges, journalists and authors who are in danger in third countries; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment14 a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen international cooperation on counter-terrorism and to intensify efforts to combat cross-border organised crime; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment14 b. Underlines that freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is under threat in many parts of the world and that this constitutes a serious challenge to democratic societies; recognises that Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world; notes with serious concern the ongoing violations in parts of Africa and the Middle East; stresses the need for strengthened international cooperation to end the persecution of all religious groups and to reinforce FoRB; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment14 c. Calls upon the European Union and its Member States to intensify their efforts to combat antisemitism, both nationally and globally; stresses the need to strengthen and update education about antisemitism; affirms that antisemitic rhetoric is a growing international challenge that must be confronted; recognises that this includes the new and contemporary forms that antisemitism can take, including certain expressions of anti-Zionism; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment14 d. Calls on the European Union and its allies to increase their efforts to counter radical Islamism; encourages the EU and its allies to designate Islamist, extremist or terrorist-linked organisations - such as the entirety of Hezbollah, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Samidoun and certain entities of the Muslim Brotherhood - through their respective terrorist-listing frameworks; |
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| Motion for a resolution | Amendment14 e. Calls on the European Union to strengthen its resilience against all forms of hybrid threats, including in the areas of military defence, cyber security, and energy infrastructure; calls for the continuation and expansion of defence and security initiatives within the EU and with close allies; |