Changes from report parliamentary committee draft to plenary report

MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION

Changedon the EU-US political relations

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(2025/2084(INI))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the Transatlantic Declaration on EC-US Relations of 1990,

– having regard to the joint statement of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue of 15 June 2025,

– having regard to its resolutions of 2 April 2025 on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024 and on the implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024,

– having regard to its previous resolutions and recommendations on transatlantic relations, in particular its recommendation of 13 December 2023 to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning EU-US relations,

Added– having regard to the joint statement of 21 August 2025 on a United States-European Union framework on an agreement on reciprocal, fair and balanced trade,

– having regard to the Strategic Concept adopted at the NATO Madrid Summit on 29 June 2022,

– having regard to the EU Strategic Compass for Security and Defence adopted on 22 March 2022,

Changed– having regard to the whiteWhite paperPaper for European defenceDefence – Readiness 2030, of 19 March 2025,

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– having regard to the Hague Summit Declaration of 25 June 2025,

– having regard to the European Council conclusions of 26 June 2025,

– having regard to the opinion of the Committee on International Trade,

– having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure,

Changed– having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A10-0000/2025),(A10-0250/2025),

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ChangedA. whereas the strategic partnership between the EU and the USUnited States is based on astrong long-standingpolitical, sharedcultural, history,economic and historical ties, on democratic values such as freedom, democracy and human rights, and on common interests,interests and reciprocity; whereas this partnership has been instrumental in promoting peace, stability, democracy and prosperity across the Atlantic and globally;globally and remains crucial for the future; whereas the EU and its Member States are taking more responsibility for European and transatlantic security; whereas weakened international cooperation would undermine collective efforts to address global security challenges and might contribute to increased geopolitical uncertainty and instability;

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ChangedB. whereas thetoday’s geopolitical landscape is characterised by new and complex challenges, including athe growing appeal of authoritarianism, increasing nationalism and geopolitical competition, technologicala disruptiondeparture from the established international order, mounting threats to the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states, technological disruption, disasters caused by climate change;change, organised crime and the persistent threat of various forms of terrorism;

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ChangedC. whereas the transatlantic partnership remains indispensable, even though recent developments have demonstrated that divergences between the EU and the United States can and do arise; whereas there is an urgent need for a comprehensivecomprehensive, fair and nuanced approach to EU-US relations that balances enhanced collaboration, strategic engagement, mutual respect and the pursuit of shared interests as well as the protection of European interests;

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ChangedD. whereas NATO remains the essential and irreplaceable cornerstone of transatlantic security, and whereas defence cooperation between Europe and the US is vital in deterring current and emerging threats to transatlantic and global security;security such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and threats faced by NATO'’s eastern flank; whereas US intelligence remains essential for the EU;

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ChangedE. whereas a strong commitment to internationalism, shared democratic values, fundamental human rights and the rule of lawlaw, including judicial independence, constitute the very foundation and defining pillars of the transatlantic partnership and the globalinternational rules-based order;order and must therefore continue to be protected and promoted by transatlantic partners;

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ChangedF. whereas reinforcing reciprocal public understanding, communication and outreach efforts concerning EU-US relations among citizens on both continents is critical to strengthening trust and mutual awareness;understanding; whereas the success of these efforts is contingent upon them being matched by adequate behaviour at leadership level;

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ChangedG. whereas strategic autonomy in regulatory and technological domains is of critical importance for the EU whileand maintainingwould contribute to the maintenance of a strong transatlantic partnership and to upholding respect for sovereignty;

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RemovedH. whereas the increasing geopolitical challenges posed by the rise of global and regional powers, notably Russia, Iran and China, require a coordinated and strategic transatlantic approach;

AddedH. whereas the increasing geopolitical challenges posed by the rise of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, notably those in Russia, Iran, North Korea and China, and their revisionist ambitions, require a coordinated, coherent and strategic transatlantic approach; whereas Russia’s aggressive actions, including acts of subversion, disinformation campaigns, documented cases of sponsoring arson and cyber-attacks, as well as military posturing along NATO’s eastern flank, pose a direct threat to the security of the EU and its Member States; whereas the destabilising activities of regional actors in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, including persistent violations of international law and the sovereign rights of EU Member States, need to be addressed;

RemovedI. whereas the profound economic interdependence between the EU and the US, constituting the largest trade and investment partnership globally, remains a vital driver of worldwide economic stability and growth;

AddedI. whereas the EU, its Member States and the US face similar, sustained hybrid threats, including foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) campaigns and other attempts to influence the democratic functioning of our countries, including through election interference;

Removed1. Calls for a more coordinated, coherent and forward-looking EU approach to the strategic partnership with the US, focusing on both short- and mid-term objectives to build a resilient and future-ready relationship capable of responding effectively to evolving global realities and emerging challenges;

AddedJ. whereas the profound economic interdependence between the EU and the United States, constituting the largest trade and investment partnership globally, remains a vital driver of worldwide economic stability and growth; whereas the EU-US goods and services trade relationship is balanced, with the difference between EU exports to the United States and US exports to the EU standing at EUR 48 billion in 2023, amounting to only 3 % of the total trade between the EU and the United States;

Removed2. Calls for the establishment and maintenance of continuous, high-level strategic dialogues between the EU and the US to address key turning points and challenges in the relationship with a particular emphasis on trade, security and emerging geopolitical threats; stresses that Europe must play a proactive and responsible role in its own security and defence policies in close cooperation with the US and NATO;

AddedK. whereas on 27 July 2025, the EU and the United States reached a deal on tariffs in Turnberry; whereas on 21 August 2025, the details of this arrangement were made public through a joint statement on a United States-European Union framework on an agreement on reciprocal, fair and balanced trade (the ‘Framework Agreement’); whereas this joint statement was followed by the presentation by the Commission of two legislative proposals aimed at reducing tariffs on imports from the United States and a prolongation of the lobster deal;

Removed3. Acknowledges the historic and ongoing American leadership role in global affairs and encourages the US to continue to support European security, including with military presence; firmly believes that, given the persistent threat from malign regimes, close cooperation will be beneficial for both sides;

AddedL. whereas in 2023 the EU adopted a Regulation on the protection of the EU and its Member States from economic coercion, enabling the EU to deter coercion, and if necessary, to respond to it;

Removed4. Reiterates joint EU-US condemnation of Iran’s malign and hostile influence in the Middle East, including its support for the despicable terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 by Hamas against Israel, as well as Iran’s active support for terrorists around the world; underlines the immense danger that the Iranian nuclear programme constitutes to common security;

AddedM. whereas achieving strategic autonomy requires the EU to reduce dependencies on authoritarian regimes and to cooperate closely with the United States in enhancing the EU’s economic security and pursuing a coordinated response to unfair trading practices;

Removed5. Highlights the need to preserve and strengthen EU regulatory autonomy in critical policy areas, urging full respect for the EU’s sovereign decision-making processes and institutional integrity;

AddedEU-US strategic partnership

Removed6. Calls for the EU and the US to address the multifaceted challenge posed by China, underlining the need for a comprehensive and well-coordinated transatlantic strategy that recognises China as a strategic competitor, including by jointly countering Chinese espionage and influence operations, while continuing to provide support for Taiwan’s democracy; recognises China as an enabler and supporter of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and Russian threats against European and transatlantic security;

Added1. Emphasises the importance of a more coordinated, coherent and forward-looking approach to the transatlantic partnership in the face of current bilateral uncertainties, focusing on common objectives in order to build a resilient and predictable relationship capable of responding effectively to evolving global realities and emerging challenges and threats; notes that the relationship should build strategically on the EU’s own strengths and capabilities, while reducing its vulnerabilities and dependencies;

Removed7. Emphasises the indispensable and continuing role of the US in NATO leadership and collective security efforts, reaffirming strong support for NATO as the foundational institution of transatlantic defence and deterrence, particularly in countering aggression and destabilising actions by Russia and regimes such as Iran, Belarus and North Korea; recognises NATO’s role in promoting peace and stability beyond the Euro-Atlantic area;

Added2. Calls for additional and deepened strategic dialogues between the EU and United States to address key turning points and challenges in the relationship with a particular emphasis on trade, security and defence, technology, energy and emerging geopolitical threats, as well as critical areas such as the rule of law, societal resilience and protection of the environment, while also extending coordination with subnational and non-governmental actors; highlights that the transatlantic partnership constitutes the core of the community of democracies and remains crucial for maintaining the liberal world order, while at the same time acknowledging the need to enhance EU strategic autonomy to ensure resilience at a time of changing US foreign policy;

Removed8. Supports and encourages increased European defence spending and initiatives that are fully aligned with NATO objectives, including efforts to build a more capable and credible European pillar within the Alliance; highlights the need for the coordination of industrial defence policies and cooperation among industries;

Added3. Acknowledges the historic and ongoing American leadership role in global affairs, which has been based on unwavering US support for security on the European continent and US presence in international organisations, and important US contributions to multilateral cooperation; calls for the EU to continue its dialogue and partnership with the United States on common security interests, including through the continued US military presence in Europe, in particular on the eastern flank; firmly believes that, given the persistent threat from malign regimes, deepened transatlantic cooperation is strategically important and beneficial for both sides, provided it fully respects the EU’s sovereignty and strategic interests and that Europe also builds greater military capacity to act independently when necessary;

Removed9. Stresses the need for the EU to remain vigilant, well-prepared and ready to adapt to all possible contingencies in order to protect and promote its interests within the transatlantic partnership;

AddedMultilateralism

Removed10. Affirms the joint commitment of the EU and the US to support Ukraine in its ongoing defence against Russian aggression, including through the strengthening of sanctions frameworks against Russia, holding it accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity; advocates, furthermore, for the use of Russia’s immobilised state and private assets to assist in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction; underlines the shared interest of the EU and the US in the European integration of Ukraine;

Added4. Urges the EU, a staunch promoter of multilateralism, to assume greater strategic responsibility for and global leadership in multilateral cooperation; regrets the US’s retreat from its international commitments and from its support for international institutions and calls for the United States to maintain a strong presence in international organisations; urges close coordination between the EU and the United States to counter authoritarian influence within multilateral institutions, including the UN and the World Trade Organization (WTO); calls for joint efforts to ensure that democratic states maintain leading roles in setting global norms;

Removed11. Underlines the significance of EU-US trade in goods and services; highlights that US exports of goods and services to the EU support 2.3 million jobs in the US and EU firms’ investments in the US employ 3.4 million people; encourages both sides to work towards the removal of tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade, and to resolve any trade disputes through dialogue and cooperation;

AddedCooperation on foreign affairs

Removed12. Calls for close cooperation and coordination in the realm of economic security, in particular, the exchange of information on export controls and threats related to foreign direct investment; stresses the importance of cooperation on common external economic challenges, such as overcapacity and unfair trade practices, including from China; calls for cooperation on improving access to critical raw materials and building resilient supply chains; supports the development of friend-shoring initiatives to increase economic competitiveness;

Added5. Highlights the need to significantly strengthen consultation, cooperation and contingency planning for joint responses to geopolitical developments and escalating situations; welcomes the important role of the United States in maintaining security and stability in the EU’s neighbourhood, including the Western Balkans, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, the South Caucasus region and the Middle East; highlights that the EU and the United States have a shared interest in countering the destabilising actions of malign foreign regimes in these countries, including interference in electoral processes;

Removed13. Encourages intensified cooperation in technological innovation, including the development and deployment of strategic and emerging technologies, such as advanced manufacturing, AI and quantum computing; calls for measures to enhance economic resilience by improving the flow of cutting-edge technological resources between the EU and the US, creating appropriate standards for the safety of these technologies and strengthening related supply chains;

Added6. Urges the continuation of the close coordination between the EU and the United States and their joint commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing defence against Russian aggression, including through the predictable and timely supply of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine and the strengthening of sanctions frameworks against Russia, holding it accountable for its crime of aggression, war crimes and crimes against humanity; recognises Ukraine’s sovereignty as being of strategic importance for the security of Europe; underlines the need for common efforts in rebuilding Ukraine after the war; advocates, furthermore, for the use of Russia’s immobilised state and private assets to assist in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction; underlines the shared interest of the EU and the United States in the European integration of Ukraine;

Removed14. Stresses the importance of maintaining and strengthening close coordination in the field of energy security, particularly on the flow of raw materials, and of cooperation in the development and promotion of clean energy solutions, including nuclear technologies;

Added7. Urges the US administration to strengthen its role and leadership in supporting Ukraine and confronting Russia in a consistent manner; expresses its concern about certain statements and initiatives by the US administration regarding Russia, such as the ‘Alaska summit’, and expresses its concern that such moves risk legitimising Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine; notes with concern the lack of proper transatlantic coordination on sanctions against Russia, which weakens the overall coherence and impact of EU restrictive measures aimed at countering Russian aggression; underlines the importance of the alignment of G7 countries, including the US, as regards the revision of the oil price cap agreed upon at EU level on 18 July 2025 as part of the EU’s 18th sanctions package; reiterates its repeated calls for the effective implementation of the sanctions imposed on Russia, and for Russia to fully withdraw its troops from all occupied territories and pay reparations for the damages caused by its war of aggression; maintains that the EU and its Member States, together with the United States and other partners and allies, must contribute to robust and long-term security guarantees for Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression;

Removed15. Expresses concern about the US’s decision not to implement Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development global tax agreement; believes that a coordinated international scheme on fair taxation is instrumental to making the global economy more equitable and sustainable;

Added8. Calls for the EU and the United States to deepen their cooperation in countering the Russian shadow fleet, and stresses the need for coordinated measures to enhance maritime security, enforce sanctions effectively and prevent circumvention practices;

Removed16. Recognises the importance of building and maintaining a genuine partnership of equals between the EU and the US, grounded in mutual respect, shared democratic values and common strategic interests; calls for strengthened efforts to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law worldwide;

Added9. Notes the efforts made by the US administration towards ending Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; stresses, however, that such negotiations must be preceded by an unconditional ceasefire; underlines that any peace must be just and sustainable, in full respect of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; reiterates that only Ukraine can determine the terms of a peace agreement acceptable to its people; insists that both Ukraine and the EU need to be present and fully involved in any talks about the future and security of Ukraine and the European continent;