Maritime dimension of the common security and defence policy

The own-initiative report concerns the maritime dimension of the common security and defence policy. The amendments cite UNCLOS and the Treaties and address the maritime boundaries and coastline of Member States, global maritime flows and security, threats from non-state actors and piracy, changing naval capabilities and access-denial strategies including reference to China, the need for a European Maritime Security Strategy, civilian-military cooperation, and partnerships with third countries and regional organisations.