Jordan Bardella

G. whereas peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea are of strategic importance for regional and global security and prosperity; whereas some EU Member States have a naval...

c) rigorously pursue the strategy of economic de-risking in EU-China relations, stressing that de-risking should focus on specific strategic sectors such as critical raw materials, industrial...

f) actively engage in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea and oppose any unilateral change in the status quo; work with Member States on...

B. whereas China is rapidly becoming the dominant regional and a global power; that it is up to Member States, which are sovereign in matters of foreign policy, to...

E a. whereas China's growing economic and security influence on the African continent through massive investments in infrastructure and natural resources, often accompanied by diplomatic...

G a. whereas also the recent diplomatic tensions between Japan and China following statements by the Japanese Prime Minister that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be considered a threat to...

i) firmly reject the notion that the EU should seek a closer strategic alliance with China as an alternative to its transatlantic relationship because the latter is currently under heavy pressure;...

C. whereas in response to China’s diplomatic and material support for Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, NATO has called China a ‘decisive enabler’ of the Russian war effort, meaning it is a...

A. whereas the prospects for future EU-China relations are steadily shrinking, as China currently offers few, if any, benefits to European companies and diminishes rather than contributes to...

H a. whereas several ongoing European judicial investigations have highlighted suspicions of foreign interference, illicit access to sensitive information and attempts to influence European...

15. Stresses that a solid transatlantic partnership with the United States and Canada within NATO remains indispensable and forms the core of our European security architecture; recalls that, to be...

8. Reiterates that the EU and all of its Member States must lead by example in upholding sovereignty and international law; underlines that its credibility and ability to protect its citizens and...

22. Stresses the need to strengthen and deepen EU cooperation with the Gulf countries on migration, digital transformation, security and the green transition; welcomes Operation Atalanta’s...

21. Stresses the urgent need to scale up the EU’s political and economic presence in Central Asia; stresses that the countries of Central Asia are key economic partners in ensuring the EU’s...

9. Expresses deep concern about the current state of humanitarian norms and the disregard for the protection of civilians under international law in the context of the protracted conflicts across...

38. Underlines that budgetary constraints pose a major obstacle to increasing the visibility and impact of EU external action; notes that some Member States, such as France, already have...

22a. Reiterates that Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are key partners in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism and illegal immigration; expresses its desire to establish and strengthen...

33. Urges greater attention to be given to the persecution of religious minorities, particularly Christians; calls for the protection of religious freedom to be integrated...

19. Expresses strong concern about the democratic backsliding in Türkiye; urges the immediate release of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu; calls on the Council to strongly condemn...

25. Notes that geopolitical challenges have strengthened the shared interests of the EU and India; supports an EU-India summit to launch a new strategic agenda; calls for the EU to step up its...

42a. Considers the excessive use by the EEAS of English in its communications to be regrettable; calls for French to be used at the same level as English in EEAS communications;

40a. Emphasises that unanimity in the Council must be maintained for all decisions relating to foreign, security and defence policy issues;

31. Recalls that the EU’s credibility depends on its ability to act decisively when protecting its citizens and safeguarding its interests;

26a. Points out that the presence of Russian paramilitaries in Wagner Group militia in Africa is destabilising these countries and harming the EU’s interests in the region; notes that these...

20. Emphasises the strategic importance of the South Caucasus; supports the August 2025 peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan;

27. Emphasises the need to deepen the EU’s engagement with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with converging political interests;

26. Urges the VP/HR and the Member States to focus on developing stronger bilateral partnerships with African countries with converging political interests, based on the...

19b. Recalls Türkiye’s acts of aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean against Greece and Cyprus, both EU Member States;

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13. Reaffirms that the EU's external action must be based on cooperation between sovereign Member States and on a credible commitment based on shared...