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EP Foreign Affairs Committee votes

2025 โ€ข 30. January โ€ข
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Today’s AFETs votes covered key foreign policy & security reports. Some steps in the right direction, and also some ideological distractions. A brief breakdown of what was on the table & how the vote went.๐Ÿ‘‡

โœ… Reform & Growth Facility for Moldova:
๐Ÿ“Œ โ‚ฌ1.785 billion package (loans + grants) to boost Moldovaโ€™s economy, governance, and EU integration.
๐Ÿ“Œ Strengthens transparency, parliamentary oversight, and territorial integrity protections.
๐Ÿ“Œ Key support to counter Russian destabilization efforts.
๐Ÿ’ฌ My vote: In favor. Moldova needs action, not just words.
 
โœ… Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP) โ€“ Annual Report 2024
๐Ÿ“Œ Calls for increased military & political support for Ukraine and closer transatlantic ties.
๐Ÿ“Œ Pushes for EU strategic autonomy, deeper EU-NATO cooperation, and defense spending increases.
๐Ÿ“Œ Problem? It reinforces Qualified Majority Voting (QMV) in foreign policyโ€”a power grab undermining national sovereignty.
๐Ÿ’ฌ My vote: Abstained. I previously submitted multiple amendments calling for stronger support for Ukraine, for the establishment of EU Sanctions Force, for the inclusion of IRGC, Hezbollah and Wagner Group on the EU list of terrorist organisations, and for UN Reform. 
 
โœ… Common Security & Defense Policy (CSDP) โ€“ Annual Report 2024
๐Ÿ“Œ Analyzes EUโ€™s defense policies, Ukraine war, & global security challenges.
๐Ÿ“Œ Reaffirms commitment to Ukraine, calls for defense industry investments and a European Defense Union.
๐Ÿ“Œ Problem? Too much focus on institutional restructuring, not enough on operational capabilities.
๐Ÿ’ฌ My vote: Abstained. The EU must prioritize military readiness over bureaucratic reshuffling.
 
โœ… Human Rights & Democracy Report 2024
๐Ÿ“Œ Covers womenโ€™s rights, LGBT issues, media freedom, climate rights, and UN support.
๐Ÿ“Œ Condemns authoritarianism & human rights abuses worldwide.
๐Ÿ“Œ Pushes progressive narratives but weakens focus on Christian persecution & Russian aggression.
๐Ÿ’ฌ My vote: Abstained. Human rights shouldnโ€™t be a political football. We must focus on universal principles, not ideological battles.
 
โœ… Macro-Financial Assistance for Egypt (โ‚ฌ4bn package)
๐Ÿ“Œ Aims to stabilize Egyptโ€™s economy & support reforms.
๐Ÿ“Œ Key to managing migration, regional security, & EU interests in North Africa.
๐Ÿ“Œ Problem? Excessive political conditionality risks pushing Egypt towards Russia & China.
๐Ÿ’ฌ My vote: Abstained (pending renegotiation). The EU must balance strategic interests with accountability.
 
โœ… Macro-Financial Assistance for Jordan (โ‚ฌ500m package)
๐Ÿ“Œ Provides economic relief amid regional crises in the Middle East.
๐Ÿ“Œ Strict conditions on reforms & IMF oversight ensure responsible use of funds.
๐Ÿ“Œ Jordan is a key EU ally in counterterrorism, migration control, & regional stability.
๐Ÿ’ฌ My vote: In favor. Supporting Jordan strengthens European security and keeps the region stable.