The European Parliament condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and adopted an important document.
This was reported on the official website of the European Parliament.
Thus, with growing instability in the world, the rise of authoritarianism and disinformation, the EU should take the lead in strengthening multilateral partnerships and in protecting and promoting democracy and human rights globally, stress MEPs in a report on the implementation of Common Foreign and Security Policy adopted on Thursday by 474 votes in favour, 113 against and 102 abstentions.
MEPs point out that in order to deal effectively with current international challenges, the EU has to act with one coherent voice. Decisions on foreign policy should no longer be taken by unanimity, as this gives a member state the right to veto a decision taken by all the others, but instead by a qualified majority.
The EU also needs to ensure its strategic sovereignty and be less dependent in key technological areas, critical infrastructure and supply chains, Parliament highlights.
The text of the adopted document calls for increased and credible military and security assistance to Ukraine, including by mobilizing the European Peace Facility. MEPs also encourage the member states to increase their bilateral military and security assistance to Ukraine.
Welcoming the launch of the work on the Strategic Compass as an unprecedented strategic reflection, MEPs state that the Compass should constitute a major step towards a genuine European Defence Union.
They also support creating a ‘rapid entry capacity’ with air, maritime and special forces that can be mobilised in a security emergency.