### (19) the level of availability of personal health and genetic data in an electronic format varies between member states. the ehds should make it easier for natural persons to have those data available in electronic format. this would also contribute to the achievement of the target of 100% of union citizens having access to their electronic health records by 2030 , as referred to in the policy programme “path to the digital decade”. in order to make electronic health data accesible and transmissible , such data should be accessed and transmitted in an interoperable common european electronic health record exchange format , at least for certain categories of electronic health data , such as patient summaries , electronic prescriptions and dispensations , medical images and image reports , laboratory results and discharge reports , subject to transition periods. where personal electronic health data is made available to a healthcare provider or a pharmacy by a natural person , or is transmitted by another data controller in the european electronic health record exchange format , the electronic health data should be read and accepted for the provision of healthcare or for dispensation of a medicinal product , thus supporting the provision of the health care services or the dispensation of the electronic prescription. commission recommendation (eu) 2019/24345 provides the foundations for such a common european electronic health record exchange format. the use of european electronic health record exchange format should become more generalised at eu and national level. while the ehealth network under article 14 of directive 2011/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council46 recommended member states to use the european electronic health record exchange format in procurements , in order to improve interoperability , uptake was limited in practice , resulting in fragmented landscape and uneven access to and portability of electronic health data. ### (19) the level of availability of personal health and genetic data in an electronic format varies between member states. the ehds should make it easier for natural persons to have those data available in electronic format. this would also contribute to the achievement of the target of 100% of union citizens having access to their electronic health records by 2030 , as referred to in the policy programme “path to the digital decade”. in order to make electronic health data accesible and transmissible , such data should be accessed and transmitted in an interoperable common european electronic health record exchange format , at least for certain categories of electronic health data , such as patient summaries , electronic prescriptions and dispensations , medical images and image reports , laboratory results and discharge reports , subject to transition periods. where personal electronic health data is made available to a healthcare provider by a natural person , or is transmitted by another data controller in the european electronic health record exchange format , the electronic health data should be read and accepted for the provision of healthcare or for dispensation of a medicinal product , thus supporting the provision of the health care services or the dispensation of the electronic prescription. commission recommendation (eu) 2019/24345 provides the foundations for such a common european electronic health record exchange format. the use of european electronic health record exchange format should become more generalised at eu and national level. while the ehealth network under article 14 of directive 2011/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council46 recommended member states to use the european electronic health record exchange format in procurements , in order to improve interoperability , uptake was limited in practice , resulting in fragmented landscape and uneven access to and portability of electronic health data.


### (23) digital health authorities should have sufficient technical skills , possibly bringing together experts from different organisations. the activities of digital health authorities should be well-planned and monitored in order to ensure their efficiency. digital health authorities should take necessary measures to ensuring rights of natural persons by setting up national , regional , and local technical solutions such as national ehr , patient portals , data intermediation systems. when doing so , they should apply common standards and specifications in such solutions , promote the application of the standards and specifications in procurements and use other innovative means including reimbursement of solutions that are compliant with interoperability and security requirements of the ehds. to carry out their tasks , the digital health authorities should cooperate at national and union level with other entities , including with insurance bodies , healthcare providers , manufacturers of ehr systems and wellness applications , as well as stakeholders from health or information technology sector , entities handling reimbursement schemes , health technology assessment bodies , medicinal products regulatory authorities and agencies , medical devices authorities , procurers and cybersecurity or e-id authorities. ### (23) digital health authorities should have sufficient technical skills , possibly bringing together experts from different organisations. the activities of digital health authorities should be well-planned and monitored in order to ensure their efficiency. digital health authorities should take necessary measures to ensuring rights of natural persons by setting up national , regional , and local technical solutions such as national ehr , patient portals , data intermediation systems. when doing so , they should apply common standards and specifications in such solutions , promote the application of the standards and specifications in procurements and use other innovative means including reimbursement of solutions that are compliant with interoperability and security requirements of the ehds. to carry out their tasks , the digital health authorities should cooperate and exchange best practices at national and union level with other entities , including with insurance bodies , healthcare providers , manufacturers of ehr systems and wellness applications , as well as stakeholders from health or information technology sector , entities handling reimbursement schemes , health technology assessment bodies , medicinal products regulatory authorities and agencies , medical devices authorities , procurers and cybersecurity or e-id authorities.


### (23) digital health authorities should have sufficient technical skills , possibly bringing together experts from different organisations. the activities of digital health authorities should be well-planned and monitored in order to ensure their efficiency. digital health authorities should take necessary measures to ensuring rights of natural persons by setting up national , regional , and local technical solutions such as national ehr , patient portals , data intermediation systems. when doing so , they should apply common standards and specifications in such solutions , promote the application of the standards and specifications in procurements and use other innovative means including reimbursement of solutions that are compliant with interoperability and security requirements of the ehds. to carry out their tasks , the digital health authorities should cooperate at national and union level with other entities , including with insurance bodies , healthcare providers , manufacturers of ehr systems and wellness applications , as well as stakeholders from health or information technology sector , entities handling reimbursement schemes , health technology assessment bodies , medicinal products regulatory authorities and agencies , medical devices authorities , procurers and cybersecurity or e-id authorities. ### (23) digital health authorities should have sufficient technical skills , possibly bringing together experts from different organisations. the activities of digital health authorities should be well-planned and monitored in order to ensure their efficiency. digital health authorities should take necessary measures to ensuring rights of natural persons by setting up national , regional , and local technical solutions such as national ehr , patient portals , data intermediation systems. when doing so , they should apply common standards and specifications in such solutions , promote the application of the standards and specifications in procurements and use other innovative means including reimbursement of solutions that are compliant with interoperability and security requirements of the ehds. to carry out their tasks , the digital health authorities should cooperate at national and union level with other entities , including with insurance bodies , healthcare providers , manufacturers of ehr systems and wellness applications , as well as stakeholders from health or information technology sector , entities handling reimbursement schemes , health technology assessment bodies , medicinal products regulatory authorities and agencies , medical devices authorities , procurers and cybersecurity or e-id authorities.


### (24) access to and transmission of electronic health data is relevant in cross-border healthcare situations , as it may support continuity of healthcare when natural persons travel to other member states or change their place of residence. continuity of care and rapid access to personal electronic health data is even more important for residents in border regions , crossing the border frequently to get health care. in many border regions , some specialised health care services may be available closer across the border rather than in the same member state. an infrastructure is needed for the transmission of personal electronic health data across borders , in situations where a natural person is using services of a healthcare provider established in another member state. a voluntary infrastructure for that purpose , myhealth@eu , has been established as part of the actions provided for in article 14 of directive 2011/24/eu. through myhealth@eu , member states started to provide natural persons with the possibility to share their personal electronic health data with healthcare providers when travelling abroad. to further support such possibilities , the participation of member states in the digital infrastructure myhealth@eu should become mandatory. all member states should join the infrastructure and connect healthcare providers and pharmacies to it , as this is necessary for the implementation of the rights of natural persons to access and make use of their personal electronic health data regardless of the member state. the infrastructure should be gradually expanded to support further categories of electronic health data. ### (24) access to and transmission of electronic health data is relevant in cross-border healthcare situations , as it may support continuity of healthcare when natural persons travel to other member states or change their place of residence. continuity of care and rapid access to personal electronic health data is even more important for residents in border regions , crossing the border frequently to get health care. in many border regions , some specialised health care services may be available closer across the border rather than in the same member state. an infrastructure is needed for the transmission of personal electronic health data across borders , in situations where a natural person is using services of a healthcare provider established in another member state. a voluntary infrastructure for that purpose , myhealth@eu , has been established as part of the actions provided for in article 14 of directive 2011/24/eu. through myhealth@eu , member states started to provide natural persons with the possibility to share their personal electronic health data with healthcare providers when travelling abroad. to further support such possibilities , the participation of member states in the digital infrastructure myhealth@eu should become mandatory. making interoperability mandatory would overcome the market coordination failure. introducing interoperability standards at eu level is likely to be more effective than at national level. all member states should join the infrastructure and connect healthcare providers and pharmacies to it , as this is necessary for the implementation of the rights of natural persons to access and make use of their personal electronic health data regardless of the member state. the infrastructure should be gradually expanded to support further categories of electronic health data.


### (24) access to and transmission of electronic health data is relevant in cross-border healthcare situations , as it may support continuity of healthcare when natural persons travel to other member states or change their place of residence. continuity of care and rapid access to personal electronic health data is even more important for residents in border regions , crossing the border frequently to get health care. in many border regions , some specialised health care services may be available closer across the border rather than in the same member state. an infrastructure is needed for the transmission of personal electronic health data across borders , in situations where a natural person is using services of a healthcare provider established in another member state. a voluntary infrastructure for that purpose , myhealth@eu , has been established as part of the actions provided for in article 14 of directive 2011/24/eu. through myhealth@eu , member states started to provide natural persons with the possibility to share their personal electronic health data with healthcare providers when travelling abroad. to further support such possibilities , the participation of member states in the digital infrastructure myhealth@eu should become mandatory. all member states should join the infrastructure and connect healthcare providers and pharmacies to it , as this is necessary for the implementation of the rights of natural persons to access and make use of their personal electronic health data regardless of the member state. the infrastructure should be gradually expanded to support further categories of electronic health data. ### (24) access to and transmission of electronic health data is relevant in cross-border healthcare situations , as it may support continuity of healthcare when natural persons travel to other member states or change their place of residence. continuity of care and rapid access to personal electronic health data is even more important for residents in border regions , crossing the border frequently to get health care. in many border regions , some specialised health care services may be available closer across the border rather than in the same member state. an infrastructure is needed for the transmission of personal electronic health data across borders , in situations where a natural person is using services of a healthcare provider established in another member state. a voluntary infrastructure for that purpose , myhealth@eu , has been established as part of the actions provided for in article 14 of directive 2011/24/eu. through myhealth@eu , member states started to provide natural persons with the possibility to share their personal electronic health data with healthcare providers when travelling abroad. to further support such possibilities , the participation of member states in the digital infrastructure myhealth@eu should become mandatory. all member states should join the infrastructure and connect healthcare providers to it , as this is necessary for the implementation of the rights of natural persons to access and make use of their personal electronic health data regardless of the member state. the infrastructure should be gradually expanded to support further categories of electronic health data.


### (29) software or module(s) of software which falls within the definition of a medical device or high-risk artificial intelligence (ai) system should be certified in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/745 of the european parliament and of the council49and regulation […] of the european parliament and of the council [ai act com/2021/206 final] , as applicable. the essential requirements on interoperability of this regulation should only apply to the extent that the manufacturer of a medical device or high-risk ai system , which is providing electronic health data to be processed as part of the ehr system , claims interoperability with such ehr system. in such case , the provisions on common specifications for ehr systems should be applicable to those medical devices and high-risk ai systems. ### (29) software or module(s) of software which falls within the definition of a medical device or high-risk artificial intelligence (ai) system should be certified in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/745 of the european parliament and of the council49and regulation […] of the european parliament and of the council [ai act com/2021/206 final] , as applicable. the essential requirements on interoperability of this regulation should only apply to the extent that the manufacturer of a medical device or high-risk ai system , which is providing electronic health data to be processed as part of the ehr system , claims interoperability with such ehr system. in such case , the provisions on international standards andcommon specifications for ehr systems should be applicable to those medical devices and high-risk ai systems.


### (33) compliance with essential requirements on interoperability and security should be demonstrated by the manufacturers of ehr systems through the implementation of common specifications. to that end , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to determine such common specifications regarding datasets , coding systems , technical specifications , including standards , specifications and profiles for data exchange , as well as requirements and principles related to security , confidentiality , integrity , patient safety and protection of personal data as well as specifications and requirements related to identification management and the use of electronic identification. digital health authorities should contribute to the development of such common specifications. ### (33) compliance with essential requirements on interoperability and security should be demonstrated by the manufacturers of ehr systems through the implementation of international standards or common specifications , if duly justified where the international standard is not available. applying common specifications may lead to the risk of using outdated data formats that are e.g. , no longer secure and therefore restrictive , hampering patient safety , innovation and introducing additional barriers for european companies operating globally. to that end , in exceptional situation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to determine such common specifications regarding datasets , coding systems , technical specifications , including standards , specifications and profiles for data exchange , as well as requirements and principles related to security , confidentiality , integrity , patient safety and protection of personal data as well as specifications and requirements related to identification management and the use of electronic identification. digital health authorities should contribute to the development of such common specifications.


### (13) natural persons may not want to allow access to some parts of their personal electronic health data while enabling access to other parts. such selective sharing of personal electronic health data should be supported. however , such restrictions may have life threatening consequences and , therefore , access to personal electronic health data should be possible to protect vital interests as an emergency override. according to regulation (eu) 2016/679 , vital interests refer to situations in which it is necessary to protect an interest which is essential for the life of the data subject or that of another natural person. processing of personal electronic health data based on the vital interest of another natural person should in principle take place only where the processing cannot be manifestly based on another legal basis. more specific legal provisions on the mechanisms of restrictions placed by the natural person on parts of their personal electronic health data should be provided by member states in national law. because the unavailability of the restricted personal electronic health data may impact the provision or quality of health services provided to the natural person , he/she should assume responsibility for the fact that the healthcare provider cannot take the data into account when providing health services. ### (13) natural persons may not want to allow access to some parts of their personal electronic health data while enabling access to other parts. such selective sharing of personal electronic health data should be supported. however , such restrictions may have life threatening consequences and , therefore , access to personal electronic health data should be possible to protect vital interests as an emergency override. according to regulation (eu) 2016/679 , vital interests refer to situations in which it is necessary to protect an interest which is essential for the life of the data subject or that of another natural person. processing of personal electronic health data based on the vital interest of another natural person should in principle take place only where the processing cannot be manifestly based on another legal basis. more specific legal provisions on the mechanisms of restrictions placed by the natural person on parts of their personal electronic health data should be provided by member states in national law. because the unavailability of the restricted personal electronic health data may impact the provision or quality of health services provided to the natural person , he/she should assume responsibility for the fact that the healthcare provider cannot take the data into account when providing health services. in this respect , health professionals will be able to check that they do not have access to part of the electronic health records , which is something they will have to take into account when caring for their patients.


### (21) under article 168 of the treaty member states are responsible for their health policy , in particular for decisions on the services (including telemedicine) that they provide and reimburse. different reimbursement policies should , however , not constitute barriers to the free movement of digital health services such as telemedicine , including online pharmacy services. when digital services accompany the physical provision of a healthcare service , the digital service should be included in the overall care provision. ### (21) under article 168 of the treaty member states are responsible for their health policy , in particular for decisions on the services (including telemedicine) that they provide and reimburse. different reimbursement policies should , however , not constitute barriers to the free movement of digital health services. when digital services accompany the physical provision of a healthcare service , the digital service should be included in the overall care provision.


### (30) to further support interoperability and security , member states may maintain or define specific rules for the procurement , reimbursement , financing or use of ehr systems at national level in the context of the organisation , delivery or financing of health services. such specific rules should not impede the free movement of ehr systems in the union. some member states have introduced mandatory certification of ehr systems or mandatory interoperability testing for their connection to national digital health services. such requirements are commonly reflected in procurements organised by healthcare providers , national or regional authorities. mandatory certification of ehr systems at union level should establish a baseline that can be used in procurements at national level. ### (30) to further support interoperability and security , member states may maintain or define specific rules for the procurement , reimbursement , financing or use of ehr systems at national level in the context of the organisation , delivery or financing of health services. such specific rules should not impede the free movement of ehr systems in the union unless those specific rules can be justified by overriding reasons of general interest relating to public health. some member states have introduced mandatory certification of ehr systems or mandatory interoperability testing for their connection to national digital health services. such requirements are commonly reflected in procurements organised by healthcare providers , national or regional authorities. mandatory certification of ehr systems at union level should establish a baseline that can be used in procurements at national level.


### (35) users of wellness applications , such as mobile applications , should be informed about the capacity of such applications to be connected and to supply data to ehr systems or to national electronic health solutions , in cases where data produced by wellness applications is useful for healthcare purposes. the capability of those applications to export data in an interoperable format is also relevant for data portability purposes. where applicable , users should be informed about the compliance of such applications with interoperability and security requirements. however , given the large number of wellness applications and the limited relevance for healthcare purposes of the data produced by many of them , a certification scheme for these applications would not be proportionate. a voluntary labelling scheme should therefore be established as an appropriate mechanism for enabling the transparency for the users of wellness applications regarding compliance with the requirements , thereby supporting users in their choice of appropriate wellness applications with high standards of interoperability and security. the commission may set out in implementing acts the details regarding the format and content of such label. ### (35) users of wellness applications , such as mobile applications , should be informed about the capacity of such applications to be connected and to supply data to ehr systems or to national electronic health solutions , in cases where data produced by wellness applications is useful for healthcare purposes. the capability of those applications to export data in an interoperable format is also relevant for data portability purposes. where applicable , users should be informed about the compliance of such applications with interoperability and security requirements. however , given the large number of wellness applications and the limited relevance for healthcare purposes of the data produced by many of them , a certification scheme for these applications would not be proportionate. a voluntary labelling scheme should therefore be established as an appropriate mechanism for enabling the transparency for the users of wellness applications regarding compliance with the requirements , thereby supporting users in their choice of appropriate wellness applications with high standards of interoperability and security. labelling schemes may also include information for users on data protection rights and an indication of whether the application provider or browser operator has access in any way to the data generated by the application. the commission may set out in implementing acts the details regarding the format and content of such label.


### however , articles 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 12 , 14 , 23 and 31 shall apply as follows: ### however , articles 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 12 , 14 , 23 , 31 and 33 shall apply as follows:


### 3.2. an ehr system designed to be used by health professionals shall provide reliable mechanisms for the identification and authentication of health professionals , including checks on professional rights and qualifications. ### 3.2. an ehr system designed to be used by health professionals shall provide reliable national mechanisms for the identification and authentication of health professionals , including checks on professional rights and qualifications.


### 1. reminds the commission and the member states to achieve the goal of comparable living conditions through upward convergence and to counter the increasing inequality and de-solidarisation within and between member states through appropriate measures , such as the strengthening of collective systems and a coordinated approach to minimum security systems for all age groups , a minimum income , minimum wages and minimum pensions; ### 1. reminds the commission and the member states to foster solidarity within member states with a view to bringing about equality in the dignity that every person and eu citizen deserves through appropriate and practical measures;


### 1. notes that the gender pay gap in the 28 eu member states stands at 15.7 % , that women are more affected by atypical and flexible contracts (zero-hour contracts , temporary work , part-time work , etc.) than men , and that women are more likely to experience poverty and fall into the category of the poorest workers as a result of these low-security contracts; ### 1. notes that the gender pay gap is calculated as the difference between the mean gross hourly income of men and women , without differentiating between sectors , rendering a precise comparison of the individual factors difficult;


### 2. notes that , following the global economic and financial crisis in 2008 , in-work poverty in the eu increased from 8 % to 10 % , and that the current unprecedented global covid-19 pandemic will have even greater economic and financial consequences , which will have a direct impact in terms of increasing poverty , especially among women and the other most vulnerable groups in society , as its effects will be felt most keenly by workers in the service sector , the self-employed , temporary and seasonal workers , etc. , among whom a higher proportion are women; ### 2. notes that , following the global economic and financial crisis in 2008 , in-work poverty in the eu increased from 8 % to 10 % , and that the current unprecedented global covid-19 pandemic will have even greater economic and financial consequences , which will have a direct impact in terms of increasing the rate of unemployment and poverty , especially among the other most vulnerable groups in society. notes that the effects of the paralysation of economic activity and the uncertainty regarding the reopening will have severe consequences for the service , hotel , tourism and other sectors , and for workers and the self-employed.


### 3. notes that , although poverty rates among women vary considerably from one member state to another , the risk of poverty in the risk groups to which older women , single women and single mothers , homosexual , bisexual and transgender women and women with disabilities belong is the same; ### 3. notes that , although poverty rates among women vary considerably from one member state to another , women contribute to the economy and to the fight against poverty through their paid and unpaid work at home , in the community and at the workplace; considers that granting women the necessary means to fulfil their potential is a decisive factor for eradicating poverty;


### 3. notes that , although poverty rates among women vary considerably from one member state to another , the risk of poverty in the risk groups to which older women , single women and single mothers , homosexual , bisexual and transgender women and women with disabilities belong is the same; ### 3. notes that , although poverty rates among women vary considerably from one member state to another , the risk of poverty in the risk groups to which older women , single women and single mothers , long-term unemployed and inactive women , immigrant women , women from ethnic minorities and women with disabilities belong is the same;


### 4. points out that , according to eurostat , there are currently 64.6 million women and 57.6 million men living in poverty in the eu member states , which shows that the impact of poverty on women and men is different; ### 4. taking into account the current situation caused by the coronavirus , we shall have to address a radically different and new situation as regards the statistics concerning challenges such as those posed by poverty and the wage gap;


### 5. notes with concern that poverty among women increases with age , with the gender pension gap remaining at around 39 %; ### deleted


### 6. stresses that female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by unequal access to property , career breaks due to the raising and care of children , caring for sick and dependent persons , and segregation in education and , subsequently , in the labour market , which means that women account for the largest share of low-paid workers; ### 6. stresses that female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by unequal access to property , career breaks due to , inter alia , the raising and care of children , caring for sick and dependent persons. recalls that this responsibility is protected and safeguarded under the fundamental rights set out in the charter of the united nations and statute of the international court of justice whose preamble establishes the determination 'to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights , in the dignity and worth of the human person , in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small' as one of the fundamental aims of the united nations. this protection equally extends to the institution of the family under the universal declaration of human rights proclaimed in 1948 , article 16(3) of which establishes that 'the family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the state'.


### 6. stresses that female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by unequal access to property , career breaks due to the raising and care of children , caring for sick and dependent persons , and segregation in education and , subsequently , in the labour market , which means that women account for the largest share of low-paid workers; ### 6. stresses that female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by career breaks due to the raising and care of children , caring for sick and dependent persons , gender pay gap and longer life expectancy of women and occupation of lower paid positions , which means that women account for the largest share of low-paid workers;


### 7. calls on the commission to come forward as soon as possible with proposals to close the gender pay gap. ### 7. calls on the commission to guarantee compliance with directive 2006/54/ec to ensure full equality between men and women in practice in their working lives;


### 1. stresses the importance of the use of the eu charter of fundamental rights by member states at a national level by national courts and through inclusion in legislative procedures; regrets that there has only been a limited attempt at promoting the application of its provisions , even though it is an obligation stated in article 51 of the charter; ### 1. stresses the importance of the use of the eu charter of fundamental rights by member states at a national level by national courts and through inclusion in legislative procedures;


### 2. notes with concern that a number of member states have not fully or correctly implemented the council framework decision of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law1 and its minimum standards on offences of denying , condoning and grossly trivialising certain crimes; ### 2. notes with concern that a number of member states have not fully or correctly implemented the council framework decision of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia1 and its minimum standards on offences of denying , condoning and grossly trivialising certain crimes;


### – having regard to the views adopted by the un committee on economic , social and cultural rights under the optional protocol to the international covenant on economic , social and cultural rights on 11 october 2019 concerning communication no 37/2018 (e/c.12/66/d/37/2018) (lópez albán v spain) , ### deleted


### 5. reiterates that women and girls must have control over their bodies and sexualities; calls on all the member states to guarantee comprehensive sexuality education , ready access for women to family planning , and the full range of reproductive and sexual health services , including modern contraceptive methods and safe and legal abortion; ### 5. reiterates that women and girls must have the same rights as men;


### a. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; ### a. whereas being a candidate country implies a firm commitment to comply with the obligations and to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , regulatory framework and policies of the eu;


### a. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; ### a. whereas being a candidate country presumes being a european country with a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu;


### b. whereas an analysis of the commission’s reports on turkey since 2014 and , in particular , the 2019 and 2020 reports , reveals that turkey has increasingly and rapidly distanced itself from the eu’s values and its normative framework; ### b. whereas an analysis of the commission’s reports on turkey since 2014 and , in particular , the 2019 and 2020 reports , reveals that turkey has increasingly and rapidly distanced itself from compliance with the rules of democracy , the rule of law and fundamental freedoms , and that the continued centralisation of power in the presidency , without ensuring a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary , has led to a political polarisation that is preventing constructive parliamentary dialogue;


### b. whereas an analysis of the commission’s reports on turkey since 2014 and , in particular , the 2019 and 2020 reports , reveals that turkey has increasingly and rapidly distanced itself from the eu’s values and its normative framework; ### b. whereas an analysis of the commission’s reports on turkey since 2014 and , in particular , the 2019 and 2020 reports , reveal consistently that turkey has increasingly and rapidly distanced itself from the eu’s values and its normative framework;


### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations; ### 1. welcomes the european council conclusions that offer turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda


### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations; ### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards , in particular those aimed at preserving peace in europe , has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations;


### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations; ### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards as well as its belligerent foreign policy towards the eu and member states has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires for the eu's relations with turkey to be reviewed;


### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations; ### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards , and its lack of engagement with the positive agenda on the table , have brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations;


### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations; ### 1. notes that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations;


### – having regard to the relevant resolutions of the un security council on cyprus , including resolution 550 (1984) and resolution 789 (1992) , ### – having regard to the fundamental principles of international law and the charter of the united nations , and the relevant resolutions of the un security council on cyprus , including resolution 541 (1983) , resolution 550 (1984) , resolution 789 (1992) and resolution 2537 (2020) ,


### c. whereas in its previous annual report , parliament called on the commission and the member states to formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey; ### deleted


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that the respective constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1-2 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts by turkey to stop illegal activities vis-à-vis greece and cyprus are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , despite current developments , the european council in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances; ### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional , belligerent and more adversarial;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative aimed at destabilising peace in europe; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the fidelity of its repeated commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable requirement for the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the un charter articles 1 , 2 , and 4 and the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a war-mongering and confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. notes that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; further notes the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational and belligerent foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu and anti-eu member states' narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to urgently cease its adversarial and belligerent policies towards the eu;


### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy and , in turn , become a member of the eu; ### 4. stresses that no inducement that the eu could offer nor any of the repeated calls that the council , the commission and the european parliament could make for turkey to comply with its obligations can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy and , in turn , become a member of the eu;


### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy and , in turn , become a member of the eu; ### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will and commitment to build a mature and thriving democracy;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , the instrument for pre-accession assistance , the current and planned multiannual financial framework , and the eu-turkey action plan on migration , and on the end of all eib loans to turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , and , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. firmly insists that the accession negotiations with turkey form the most effective way to pursue the required reforms in turkey and calls on both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , that accession negotiations with turkey should be formally ended , and possible new models for future relations explored;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; insists , therefore , on the end of the accession negotiations with turkey; further calls on the commission and council to terminate all funding to turkey in terms of the pre-accession process , the current and planned mff , the eu facility for refugees , and in terms of the eu-turkey action plan on migration; calls on the eu , furthermore , to stop all eib loans to turkey;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey and to impose an arms embargo , until turkey cancels all its illegal military operations in neighbouring countries;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , and to explore possible new models of cooperation , if turkey ceases its belligerent policies against the eu;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function and to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations , and reiterates that one of the guiding principles of eu action is to ensure the defence of the national sovereignty and external borders of the member states , and , therefore , to protect the common european interests , values and objectives;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally , whereby the best possible relations between the two would be of mutual interest;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. notes the lack of understanding between the eu and turkey; stresses that turkey is a neighbour with whom the eu wishes to maintain good relations , but not at any price;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. strongly condemns the current lack of understanding and respect by turkey towards the eu and its member states , calls on turkey to stop it's provocations , violations and blackmail towards the eu and its member states;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and a nato ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### deleted


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society , and turkish society’s democratic and pro-european aspirations , in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that turkey should reconsider its actions and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society , and advance towards a more democratic model;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process should have been the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society , but has proven unsuccessful over the past decade; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process remains the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen its support for turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model;


### 8. is appalled by the serious backsliding on fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law; ### 8. is appalled by the serious backsliding on fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law , in violation of the copenhagen criteria;


### 8. is appalled by the serious backsliding on fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law; ### 8. is appalled by the total shutdown on rule of law and fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in turkey and pass over from a democratic to an authoritarian regime;


### 8. is appalled by the serious backsliding on fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law; ### 8. notes the serious backsliding on fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law;


### 9. believes that this fundamental area , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains the main obstacle to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### deleted


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , as , inter alia , that a plethora of legal provisions and restrictive elements of the emergency rule have been integrated into law.


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , the adverse impacts on democracy and fundamental rights continue to be strongly felt;


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt;


### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests; ### 11. notes that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. notes that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; stresses the turkish government's closeness to political islam , in particular to the muslim brotherhood , which represents turkish interests , especially in the eu member states; calls on the commission and the council to ban organisations with relations to political islam;


### 14. is deeply worried about the disregard by the turkish judiciary of european court of human rights (ecthr) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the constitutional court; ### 14. notes the disregard by the turkish judiciary of european court of human rights (ecthr) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the constitutional court;


### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority; ### 15. notes the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority;


### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system; ### 16. condemns the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system;


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaș; ### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaș and calls for his immediate release;


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş; ### 17. notes the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş;


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaș; ### 17. expresses its indignation at the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaș and calls for his release;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , ethnic and religious minorities; stresses the continuing difficult situation of christians in turkey , who cannot freely exercise their faith due to repression and persecution , and the destruction and rededication of former christian monuments and churches declared by the turkish government , such as the conversion of hagia sophia into a mosque , which threatens to destroy the christian heritage in turkey forever;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including the ethnic minorities of greeks , armenians , jews and people with such origins , women , lgbti and alevi , christian and jewish religious minorities;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of all minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , ethnic and religious minorities , including christians;


### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; ### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; notes the increased number of reports on financial interests between the turkish president and leaders of states that act inexplicably supportive towards turkey;


### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; ### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the development of a constitutional architecture that is hyper-centralised in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary;


### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; ### 22. notes the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; further notes the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. notes the ever more frequent use of a nationalist-islamist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; further notes the increasing influence of political islam on political and social life; criticises that political islam in the eu member states undermines the rule of law and serves as an extension of turkish interests in the member states of the eu;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism that has taken on a muslim brotherhood identity in political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist and war-mongering narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist and neo-ottoman narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of political islam in political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu and its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu and its member states; is concerned about the progressive islamisation of political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious radicalism in political life;


### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; ### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; calls on turkey to restore the deposed mayors to their office;


### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; ### 24. strongly condemns the removal of 47 democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. deplores turkey's exploitation of the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria , its threats and blackmail against the eu;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; condemns the fact that turkey used extortionate methods and puts pressure on member states , such as greece and cyprus , by sending refugees to the eu's external border; calls on the commission and the council to ensure effective protection of the eu's external border and to show solidarity with the member states concerned by not sending any further assistance to turkey;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; notes that turkey used its role in order to blackmail and destabilise the eu; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the significant commitment made by turkey to the eu in response to the migration crises and the reciprocal financial assistance that it is receiving , and regrets the decision made in march by ankara to encourage migrants and refugees to enter eu territory via the border with greece; supports the suspension of european funding until there are clear signs of turkey’s compliance with its commitments;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### deleted


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. proposes that the customs union decision which took effect on 1 january 1996 be suspended for a renewable period of six months;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union , which would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; recalls that the current customs union , which entered into force on 1 january 1996 , will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states , and proposes that it be suspended for a renewable period of six months;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing turkey’s unprecedented illegal and aggressive behaviour in the eastern mediterranean and the aegean sea , its warmongering rhetoric and the related risk of a military escalation by country that still has the status of an eu candidate country , against eu member states; strongly condemns turkey’s violations of greek national airspace , including overflights of inhabited areas , and territorial sea , a conduct which not only constitutes a serious , ongoing violation of international law , but also creates the risk of an armed incident; strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate the sovereignty , the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; expresses its grave concern for the illegal turkish fishing activities within greek territorial waters in the aegean sea and the unregulated and unreported fishing activities of turkish fishing fleet in international waters in the aegean sea and the eastern mediterranean; urges turkey to fully respect international law and the united nations convention on the law of the sea , to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; notes that the council’s conclusions of 15 july 2019 in light of turkey’s continued and new illegal drilling activities , not to hold the association council and further meetings of the eu-turkey high-level dialogues for the time being , along with the council’s decision 2019/1894 , of 11 november 2019 , to impose restrictive measures in view of turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , are the first instances where such reactions were deemed necessary in view of the conduct of a candidate country;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. stresses that the door should be left open for the modernisation of the customs union , which would be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat , and calls on the european council to take measures and impose severe sanctions in response to turkey’s illegal activities;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. strongly condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which violates international law and un security council resolutions 550 and 789 and undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; underlines the importance of the status of varosha and calls on turkey to immediately reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement with the withdrawal of the turkish army , as set out in the relevant un security council resolutions in accordance with international law , the eu acquis and the principles on which the union is founded;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement;