### 13. supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all citizens , enhance accountability and transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings , opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic facilitation efforts to this end; ### 13. supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples; insists on the implementation of the decision of the constitutional court of bosnia and herzegovina on finding mechanisms so that none of the constituent peoples can elect political representatives of other constituent peoples , especially in the house of peoples; supports enhancing accountability and transforming bih into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings , opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic facilitation efforts to this end;


### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary; ### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary and for administrative reform to eradicate corruption;


### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; ### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; expresses its concern over the lack of a variety of traditional media channels , including television broadcasting; draws attention to the inadmissible practices of reducing the presence of certain constituent peoples in those same media and to the problem of biased and negatively toned reporting;


### 22. deplores threats from the authorities against civil society; condemns growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the republika srpska entity; ### 22. deplores threats from the authorities against civil society; condemns growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the republika srpska entity; also points out the lack of freedom of press and political influence on media in the entity of the federation of bosnia and herzegovina;


### 25. reiterates its call to urgently end segregation and discrimination in education , including by implementing court rulings to end the discriminatory illegal practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; ### 25. reiterates its call to urgently end segregation and discrimination in education , including by implementing court rulings to end the discriminatory illegal practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; recalls that according to article 165 (1) tfeu the european union shall fully respect the responsibility of the member states for the content of teaching and the organisation of the education systems and their cultural and linguistic diversity; reiterates that according to article 165 (4) tfeu any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the member states is excluded from the eu incentive measures in the field of education;


### 28. calls for the eu to take concrete steps to integrate the western balkans and bih within a broader strategic and security context , also in view of the russian aggression against ukraine , disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region; ### 28. calls for the eu to take concrete steps to integrate the western balkans and bih within a broader strategic and security context , also in view of the russian aggression against ukraine , and its attempts to disrupt the european path of the western balkans , by means of disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region;


### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits; ### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits in meeting the copenhagen criteria , while taking into account the eu's absorption capacity for new members;


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing cooperation in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### provide fair and targeted communication on the potential and benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states;


### recognise the threat created by russia’s war of aggression by immediately granting eu candidate status to ukraine and continuing to provide political and technical support to moldova and georgia with a view to enabling them to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes; ### recognise the threat created by russia’s war of aggression by continuing to provide political and technical support to candidate countries ukraine and moldova and to georgia with a view to enabling the country to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes;


### propose ‘special partnerships’ for countries that do not intend to join the eu or do not fulfil membership criteria; ### propose ‘privileged partnerships’ for countries that do not intend to join the eu or do not fulfil membership criteria;


### 6. believes that the new global europe financial instrument and the ‘team europe’ approach to geographic and thematic assistance and programming provide a unique opportunity to define a common inter-institutional agenda that duly reflects and values the contributions of the eu member states and reinforces the leveraging ability of the eu and its member states; warns that the quest by some illiberal countries to attain and consolidate leverage through financing international organisations raises the issue of financial antagonism in multilateral fora and prompts the need for a reflection at eu level on how to secure the independence and effectiveness of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora through adequate eu funding; recalls that eu humanitarian aid and development assistance to third countries is very often channelled through the un system; supports this partnership between the eu and the un , but calls on the eu to ensure that the un gives more visibility to the eu’s specific role and contributions; underlines , in this regard , the importance of carrying out , at eu level , an in-depth evaluation of both existing and envisaged eu-un partnerships to assess whether there is adequate visibility for the eu’s contribution and whether the leadership roles conferred on the eu and its member states are commensurate with the eu’s strong commitment and dedication to the un system; calls on the commission and the eeas to carry out this review and to confer with parliament on their findings and on the way forward to ensure that adequate value is given to the eu’s contributions to the un system; ### 6. believes that the new global europe financial instrument and the ‘team europe’ approach to geographic and thematic assistance and programming provide a unique opportunity to define a common inter-institutional agenda that duly reflects and values the contributions of the eu member states and reinforces the leveraging ability of the eu and its member states; warns that the quest by some illiberal countries to attain and consolidate leverage through financing international organisations raises the issue of financial antagonism in multilateral fora and prompts the need for a reflection at eu level on how to secure the independence and effectiveness of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora; recalls that eu humanitarian aid and development assistance to third countries is very often channelled through the un system; underlines , in this regard , the importance of carrying out , at eu level , an in-depth evaluation of both existing and envisaged eu-un partnerships to assess whether there is adequate visibility for the eu’s contribution and whether the leadership roles conferred on the eu and its member states are commensurate with the eu’s strong commitment and dedication to the un system; calls on the commission and the eeas to carry out this review and to confer with parliament on their findings and on the way forward to ensure that adequate value is given to the eu’s contributions to the un system;


### 8. stresses the importance of continuing to reach out to allies and like-minded partners in international organisations and multilateral fora to consolidate a coalition of like-minded countries committed to common values and objectives and to policy dialogue and effective cooperation globally; points , in this regard , to the particular relevance , not only of traditional transatlantic partners such as the us and canada , as well as the uk , but also to countries in latin america; recalls that the eu , the uk , the us , canada and the countries of latin america can create , in partnership together , a broader transatlantic area of common values and standards and a commitment to advancing global responses to global challenges; underlines , in this regard , that this broad transatlantic coalition could expand dialogue and cooperation to african countries and support the latter in their quest for political and economic stability; notes that cooperation between the eu and its northern and southern atlantic partners would empower the political voices that want to build a future for africa premised on democracy , inclusion and prosperity , while being mindful of the need to protect the african continent from the ravages and security threats stemming from climate change; supports , in this regard , efforts by the vp/hr , the council and the commission to further strengthen the eu’s partnership with the african union and the community of latin american and caribbean states; points to the importance of furthering a convergence of positions at the un and other multilateral fora between the eu and both accession and partner countries; calls on the eu to expand its ability to assist partner and like-minded countries , including through capacity building , knowledge-sharing , training and twinning , so that they can engage more effectively in the multilateral system; reiterates the importance of reinforcing the existing multilateral fora with like-minded partners , especially the eu-community of latin american and caribbean states summits; ### 8. stresses the importance of continuing to reach out to allies and like-minded partners in international organisations and multilateral fora to consolidate a coalition of like-minded countries committed to common values and objectives and to policy dialogue and effective cooperation globally; points , in this regard , to the particular relevance , not only of traditional transatlantic partners such as the us and canada , as well as the uk , but also to countries in latin america; recalls that the eu , the uk , the us , canada and the countries of latin america can create , in partnership together , a broader transatlantic area of common values and standards and a commitment to advancing global responses to global challenges; underlines that in their joint statement "africa and europe: two continents with a joint vision for 2030" , eu and au commit to work together to promote effective multilateralism within the rules-based international order , with the un at its core , and pledge to work towards more converging positions in multilateral fora to reduce global inequalities , strengthen solidarity , fight climate change and improve delivery on "global public goods" , in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the au agenda 2063; points to the importance of furthering a convergence of positions at the un and other multilateral fora between the eu and both accession and partner countries; calls on the eu to expand its ability to assist partner and like-minded countries , including through capacity building , knowledge-sharing , training and twinning , so that they can engage more effectively in the multilateral system; reiterates the importance of reinforcing the existing multilateral fora with like-minded partners , such as the eu-community of latin american and caribbean states summits;


### 10. recalls that for rules-based , effective , results-oriented and networked multilateralism to flourish , it is important to involve democratically elected parliaments to ensure broader access to a wide-range of stakeholders and expand dialogue and cooperation to non-state entities such as regional governments , municipalities and the economic sector; recalls that democratically elected parliaments can give visibility to and empower the voices supporting multilateralism as an avenue for effective policy responses for the benefit of all mankind and can further secure the necessary link between the international organisations and multilateral fora making decisions and the citizens; points to the synergic role that the european parliament can play in its regular political and policy outreach to the parliaments of the eu member states and third countries , as this outreach can reinforce and further expand the coalition and the ability of like-minded countries in international organisations and multilateral fora to make positive impacts; considers that parliament should reflect on the possibility of creating a delegation devoted to the un , with particular regard to the un general assembly and other parliamentary dimensions of international organisations and multilateral fora to reinforce the parliamentary link and dialogue with the un system and other relevant multilateral fora and ensure democratic dialogue and strategic considerations at the eu inter-institutional level; believes that parliament’s offices in cities with un bodies or international organisations that are relevant for the external action of the eu should reach out to and cover the activities of these bodies and organisations to establish a closer link with the efforts , commitments and visions related to multilateralism at eu and european parliament level; takes the view that parliament should carry out a reflection on how to maximise the synergies between inter-parliamentary delegations , committees and parliament’s services devoted to election observation and democracy support to further reinforce the external action of the eu through the activities of these parliamentary bodies; ### 10. recalls that for rules-based , effective , results-oriented and networked multilateralism to flourish , it is important to involve democratically elected parliaments to ensure broader access to a wide-range of stakeholders and expand dialogue and cooperation to non-state entities such as regional governments , municipalities and the economic sector; supports international initiatives calling for taiwan´s meaningful participation as an observer in meetings , mechanisms and activities of multilateral bodies , including the world health organization (who) , the international civil aviation organization (icao) , the international criminal police organization (interpol) and the un framework convention on climate change (unfccc); recalls that democratically elected parliaments can give visibility to and empower the voices supporting multilateralism as an avenue for effective policy responses for the benefit of all mankind and can further secure the necessary link between the international organisations and multilateral fora making decisions and the citizens; points to the synergic role that the european parliament can play in its regular political and policy outreach to the parliaments of the eu member states and third countries , as this outreach can reinforce and further expand the coalition and the ability of like-minded countries in international organisations and multilateral fora to make positive impacts; considers that parliament should reflect on the possibility of creating a delegation devoted to the un , with particular regard to the un general assembly and other parliamentary dimensions of international organisations and multilateral fora to reinforce the parliamentary link and dialogue with the un system and other relevant multilateral fora and ensure democratic dialogue and strategic considerations at the eu inter-institutional level; believes that parliament’s offices in cities with un bodies or international organisations that are relevant for the external action of the eu should reach out to and cover the activities of these bodies and organisations to establish a closer link with the efforts , commitments and visions related to multilateralism at eu and european parliament level; takes the view that parliament should carry out a reflection on how to maximise the synergies between inter-parliamentary delegations , committees and parliament’s services devoted to election observation and democracy support to further reinforce the external action of the eu through the activities of these parliamentary bodies;


### 12. highlights the crucial contribution of the multilateral system in addressing the climate emergency; calls for the further enhancement , reinforcement and institutionalisation of the existing multilateral frameworks that seek to combat climate change , such as the un climate change conferences and the paris agreement , which have almost universal membership , through the establishment of accountability mechanisms and concrete principles to ensure the effectiveness of their mandates; stresses the need to reinforce global action against climate change , as only through collective , immediate and ambitious global action may the world be able to limit the temperature increase to 1 ,5 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels; recalls the importance of focusing on the implementation at the national level by adopting and implementing nationally determined contributions (ndcs) , while at the same time ensuring that the international community is collectively on track to meet the goals of the paris agreement at the multilateral level; recalls the importance of working closely with major emitters , climate-vulnerable countries and transatlantic partners to deliver progress on the 2030 target at the 2022 un climate change conference; ### 12. highlights the crucial contribution of the multilateral system in addressing the climate change; calls for the reinforcement of existing multilateral frameworks that seek to combat climate change , such as the united nations framework convention on climate change (unfccc) , which has 197 parties including all united nations member states; stresses the need to reinforce global action against climate change , as only through collective , immediate and ambitious global action may the world be able to limit the temperature increase to 1 ,5 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels; recalls the importance of focusing on the implementation at the national level by adopting and implementing nationally determined contributions (ndcs) , while at the same time ensuring that the international community is collectively on track to meet the goals of the paris agreement at the multilateral level; recalls the importance of working closely with major emitters , climate-vulnerable countries and transatlantic partners to deliver progress on the 2030 target at the 2022 un climate change conference;


### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; ### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; underlines the importance of the eu joining its partners in pursuing an independent external investigation into the origins of the covid-19 virus that originated in wuhan , china , in order to seek much needed answers and insights into the possible prevention of future global disasters;


### 2. reiterates its strongest support for the programme of reforms introduced by un secretary-general antónio guterres; stresses the importance of a un system that can continue to deliver effectively; points to the value of the ‘one un’ vision of the un secretary-general for the un system , where the various agencies and components of the un can truly be interlinked and function together on the basis of a single budgetary and managerial structure and can reinforce the attainment of the un’s objectives; points , in particular , to the enhanced role of the un resident coordinators provided for by the reform of the un development system and considers that these un resident coordinators should not only take the lead in coordinating the implementation of un programmes on the ground to reinforce the unity of un action , but should also liaise and consult closely with eu delegations in the relevant un member state to pursue synergies and mutual reinforcement with the eu’s thematic and geographic programmes for that country; recalls that the eu can greatly reinforce the outreach and impact of un programmes in third countries and can define its programming and assistance in synergic and reinforcing fashion in conjunction with the objectives of the un; stresses , therefore , the value of close eu-un consultation and cooperation and invites the un to regularly consult with the eu at un headquarters , but also on the ground in third countries; takes the view that the eu and the un should hold annual summits with the possibility for the un secretary-general to confer with council , commission , eeas and parliament; calls on the un to ensure a steady presence of high-level un interlocutors at the european parliament to further policy dialogue and give enhanced visibility to un efforts; ### 2. reiterates its strongest support for meaningful reforms of the un such as addressing the composition of the unhrc which at last count consisted of only 31.9% democracies1a;


### 4. praises the ability of the eu and its member states to work in a coherent and synergic fashion and to present unified positions in the un system , with particular regard to the un general assembly , un security council and un human rights council; praises , in this regard , the valuable coordination efforts by the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva; believes that this unified , synergic approach should be replicated for every un body , agency or other international organisation , so that the eu can act and deliver as one across the board in multilateral fora; laments that the security council is not as reactive to crises like the ones in syria , ethiopia and sudan as it has been to other crises in the past and that this has had a negative impact on preventing , managing and resolving these crises; points to the fact that in 2022 , only two eu member states will be on the security council; considers that the eu should promote reflecting on the terms of a reform of the security council that can restore its ability to address crises in a timely and effective manner , thoroughly limit the right to veto and change the composition of the security council to reflect today’s world better; reiterates its view , in this regard , that the eu and its member states should find a broad consensus on reforming the security council , inter alia , through the provision of a permanent seat for the eu , in addition to the already existing seats held by eu member states; ### 4. praises the ability of the eu and its member states to work in a coherent and synergic fashion and to present unified positions in the un system , with particular regard to the un general assembly , un security council and un human rights council; praises , in this regard , the valuable coordination efforts by the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva; believes that this unified , synergic approach should be replicated for every un body , agency or other international organisation , so that the eu can act and deliver as one across the board in multilateral fora; laments that the security council is not as reactive to crises like the ones in syria , ethiopia and sudan as it has been to other crises in the past and that this has had a negative impact on preventing , managing and resolving these crises; points to the fact that in 2022 , only two eu member states will be on the security council; considers that the eu should promote reflecting on the terms of a reform of the security council that can restore its ability to address crises in a timely and effective manner , thoroughly limit the right to veto and change the composition of the security council to reflect today’s world better; reiterates its view , in this regard , that the eu and its member states should find a broad consensus on reforming the security council;


### b. whereas csdp missions regularly depend on the effective performance of third-party missions , reliable cooperation , timely information sharing and sincere host nation support; whereas the lack of any of these can jeopardise the implementation of a csdp mission’s mandate and could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of eu forces; ### b. whereas csdp missions regularly depend on the effective performance of third-party missions , reliable cooperation , timely information sharing and sincere host nation support; whereas the lack of any of these can jeopardise the implementation of a csdp mission’s mandate and could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of member state's armed forces;


### d. whereas the european union and its member states should strive for autonomy when preparing , conducting and sustaining their csdp missions; whereas the union should be capable of rapidly deploying multidimensional forces , swiftly reinforcing them where needed and sustaining them as long as required and without depending on third-party support; ### d. whereas the european union and its member states should strive for unanimity and attainable mission objectives when preparing , conducting and sustaining their csdp missions; whereas the union should be capable of rapidly deploying multidimensional forces , swiftly reinforcing them where needed and sustaining them as long as required and without depending on third-party support;


### f. whereas for collective defence many member states coordinate their efforts and employ their forces within the nato framework; whereas many member states also contribute to missions abroad within the csdp framework; ### f. whereas for collective defence many member states coordinate their efforts and employ their forces within the nato framework; whereas it is important that the eu rdc be focused on complementing and not substituting nato's responsibilities or capabilities in order to avoid duplications of any kind; whereas many member states also contribute to missions abroad within the csdp framework;


### i. whereas the battlegroup concept has helped develop multinational defence cooperation and interoperability , as well as transformation for rapid deployment and force modernisation; ### i. whereas the battlegroup concept , if utilised at the request of member states , is designed to be strictly complementary with nato response forces , enhance multinational defence cooperation and interoperability , maintain its intention for rapid deployment of a modern force capacity with adequate force protection , commensurate with the threat , and independent of host nation resources;


### k. whereas the integrated approach is also meant to prioritise prevention and promote the human security of local populations over narrow self-interests; ### k. whereas the integrated approach is also meant to prioritise prevention of natural or man-made disasters before they occur and promote the human security of local populations in an effort to achieve european cooperation in security and disaster relief;


### m. whereas the strategic compass sets out a clear roadmap for implementing eu-level actions , in particular for transforming the eu battlegroup system , establishing a rapid deployment capacity (rdc) and paving the way towards entrusting the implementation of specific tasks to a group of member states within the union framework in accordance with articles 42(5) and 44 of the teu; ### m. whereas the strategic compass sets out a clear roadmap for implementing eu-level actions , in particular for utilizing the experience and framework of the eu battlegroup system , to improve the interoperability , governance , strategic focus , organisation , decision-making and resource allocation of the rdc that would pave the way towards entrusting the implementation of specific disaster relief efforts to a group of willing member states within the union framework in accordance with articles 42(5) and 44 of the teu;


### o. whereas the practical implementation of article 44 of the teu , as well as the establishment and operation of the rdc , should be considered the main aspects of the csdp on which the vice-president of the european commission / high representative of the european union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) needs to regularly consult parliament; ### o. whereas the practical implementation of article 44 of the teu , as well as the establishment and operation of the rdc , should be based on the initiation and close consultation of member states that seek utilization of the rdc to respond to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies that require a multi-national effort to resolve; whereas the implementation should be done in collaboration with the vice-president of the european commission / high representative of the european union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) who must regularly consult parliament;


### p. whereas , in line with article 41 of the teu , the administrative and operating expenditure for the rdc should be charged to the union budget except for expenditure that is covered by the european peace facility , notwithstanding the possibility for participating member states to make free-of-charge contributions to the rdc; ### p. whereas , the administrative and operating expenditure for the rdc should be funded via a joint procurement fund , based on gdp proportionality from willing member states , that limits its focus to outfitting , modernizing and training rdc personnel;


### 1. welcomes the vp/hr’s proposal , enshrined in the strategic compass , to establish an rdc; stresses the importance of the eu having the necessary capabilities and structures to take action rapidly and decisively during crises in order to serve and protect the union’s citizens , interests and values across the world; ### 1. recognises the vp/hr’s proposal , enshrined in the strategic compass , to establish an rdc; stresses the importance of the eu to work towards greater investment , development and synergy of the operational capabilities of member states and national infrastructures to create a complementary force that can be rapidly deployed to aid national , csdp and nato operations and respond to natural or man-made disasters on the european continent;


### 2. strongly encourages the vp/hr to propose a council decision on establishing an eu rdc to protect the union’s values and serve its interests along the following lines: ### 2. strongly encourages the vp/hr to propose a council decision on establishing an eu rdc to prioritise prevention of natural or man-made disasters or emergencies before they occur and promote the human security of local populations in an effort to achieve european cooperation in security and disaster relief;


### the rdc should be established as a european union structure with its own legal and institutional identity; ### the rdc should be established based on the mandate , directive and contribution of willing member states that is deployed upon the request of a single , or group of member states to serve as a preventive or responding force to natural or man-made disasters to promote the human security of local populations in an effort to achieve european cooperation in security and disaster relief;


### the rdc’s tasks should include , but not be limited to , rescue and evacuation operations , initial entry and initial phase of stabilisation operations , temporary reinforcement of other missions , and acting as a reserve force to secure exit; the council could assign further tasks as referred to under article 44 of the teu , and the duration and scope of the assignments should be consistent with resources allocated to the rdc; ### the rdc’s tasks must prioritise the prevention of natural or man-made disasters before they occur and promote the human security of local populations but could include , but not be limited to , rescue and evacuation operations , initial entry and initial phase of stabilisation operations on european soil , temporary reinforcement of other missions , and acting as a reserve force to secure exit; the council could assign further tasks as referred to under article 44 of the teu , and the duration and scope of the assignments should be consistent with resources allocated to the rdc;


### the rdc should number at least 5 000 troops , excluding strategic enablers such as air and sea lift personnel , intelligence assets , special operations forces and medical evacuation and care units; the target number for the rdc should be at least between 7 000 and 10 000 troops in total; ### the rdc should simulate a force projection capability that is based on widespread joint training of willing member states armed forces concentrated in strategic enablers such as air and sea lift personnel , intelligence assets , special operations forces and medical evacuation and care units while strictly avoiding the risk of having to deplete or withdraw any troops from ongoing national , csdp or nato operations; whereas an rdc should be strictly complementary to national , nato or csdp operations with the capacity to provide emergency relief and follow on forces; comprising a suitable force size that can adequately achieve mission objectives;


### all force elements of the rdc should be assigned exclusively to it and not to any other international high-readiness forces , notwithstanding the possibility for member states to call them up for national duty in the event of an emergency; ### all force elements of the rdc cannot come at the expense of any ongoing national , csdp , nato or un peacekeeping operation , must ensure they are properly equipped with adequate operational capabilities and adhere to unsc 1325 and must ensure that monitoring mechanisms are established to guarantee that these commitments are upheld , notwithstanding the possibility for member states to call them up for national duty in the event of an emergency;


### in line with article 41 of the teu , the rdc’s administrative expenditure should be funded from the union budget; ### the rdc’s administrative expenditure should be funded via a joint procurement fund , based on gdp proportionality from willing member states , that limits its focus to outfitting , modernizing and training rdc personnel;


### similarly , its operating expenditure should be funded from the union budget with the exception of expenditure that is charged to the european peace facility; ### similarly , its operating expenditure should be funded via the same joint procurement fund , based on gdp proportionality from willing member states , that limits its focus to outfitting , modernizing and training rdc personnel while ensuring that the european peace facility is limited strictly to third countries hosting csdp operations;


### 3. calls on the member states to transform the eu battlegroup system to match the needs of the rdc; considers that the eu battlegroups should be funded from the union budget during their stand-up , stand-by and stand-down phases; ### 3. recommends that member states transform the eu battlegroup system in a manner that utilizes its infrastructure , training and operational capabilities to establish the rdc role as a first responder to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies; considers that the rdc should be funded from a joint procurement fund , based on gdp proportionality from willing member states , that limits its focus to outfitting , modernising and training rdc personnel;


### 4. highlights that rapid deployment requires flexibility in political decision-making and the high readiness of military modules , which implies not only having land troops on high readiness , but also the necessary air , sea and special operation components and strategic enablers; ### 4. highlights that rapid deployment requires flexibility in political decision-making and the high readiness of military modules , which requires the initial budget of military mobility of €6.5 billion to be recovered , approved and implemented without delay to ensure that the necessary air , sea and special operation components and strategic enablers of member states and key allies can operate effectively throughout europe;


### 6. calls for the eu rdc to have the possibility of being deployed and acting in emergencies , natural disasters such as floods or wildfires , or other significant civil-protection crises inside eu territory , at the proposal of the vp/hr and following the pertinent authorisation procedures; ### 6. calls for the eu rdc to prioritize and strictly limit its role to emergency response and disaster relief in the event of natural or man-made disasters such as floods , wildfires , or critical infrastructure hazards inside eu territory , at the proposal of member states following the pertinent authorisation procedures;


### 7. calls on the member states participating in the rdc to agree to act in the name of the european union as mandated by the council under article 44 of the teu: ### 7. calls on the hrvp to ensure that the rdc maintains clear operational mandates and mission objectives set by member states as mandated by the council under article 44 of the teu:


### solely upon a proposal by the vp/hr , who should ensure that the views of parliament are duly taken into consideration in their proposal , and ### solely upon a proposal of member states , who should ensure that the views of parliament are duly taken into consideration in their proposal , and


### acting by qualified majority after deliberation in the council; ### acting solely by unanimity after deliberation in the council;


### 8. considers that the political and economic incentives need to change in order to improve the prospects for using article 44; ### 8. considers that the political capital and economic resources needed to utilize the rdc as a first responder to natural and man-made disasters should be in place as soon as possible in order to improve the prospects for using article 44;


### 9. highlights that the use of article 44 offers significant benefits compared to member states acting outside the eu framework; ### 9. highlights that the use of article 44 offers an alternative to response efforts compared to member states acting outside the eu framework;


### 11. calls on the vp/hr to propose the necessary council decisions , jointly with the commission where appropriate; ### 11. calls on the vp/hr , when under the directive of member states , to propose the necessary council decisions , jointly with the commission where appropriate;


### — having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , ### — having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 and to the fact that , as is the case for all candidate countries , turkey's relations with the eu depend on full compliance with copenhagen criteria , and to the need to normalize its relations with all eu member states , including the republic of cyprus;


### a. whereas turkey , besides being a candidate for eu accession , is a key partner in relation to the economy , trade and migration , as well as a strategic partner; ### a. whereas turkey , besides being a candidate for eu accession , continues to posture itself aggressively against the eu and member states , including by instrumentalising migration to blackmail the eu;


### a. whereas turkey , besides being a candidate for eu accession , is a key partner in relation to the economy , trade and migration , as well as a strategic partner; ### a. whereas being a candidate country presumes the commitment to progressively align in all aspects with the values , interests , standards policies and the eu acquis;


### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest; ### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest , notwithstanding the insufficient engagement of turkey with this positive agenda;


### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest; ### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations , provided that this continued to be met with constructive efforts , by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest;


### c. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; whereas an analysis of the eu’s reports in recent years reveal that turkey’s distance from the eu’s values and its normative framework is still considerable and is even growing in fundamental areas such as the rule of law and human rights; ### c. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to adopt a progressive approach and a firm commitment to meeting all obligations while gradually adopting in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; whereas an analysis of the eu’s reports in recent years reveal that turkey’s distance from the eu’s values and its normative framework is still practically insuperable and is even growing in fundamental areas such as the rule of law and human rights , driving a major wedge between the two sides and thus hampering constructive parliamentary dialogue.


### c. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; whereas an analysis of the eu’s reports in recent years reveal that turkey’s distance from the eu’s values and its normative framework is still considerable and is even growing in fundamental areas such as the rule of law and human rights; ### c. 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; whereas an analysis of the eu’s reports in recent years reveal that turkey’s distance from the eu’s values and its normative framework is still considerable and is even growing in fundamental areas such as the rule of law and human rights;


### c. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; whereas an analysis of the eu’s reports in recent years reveal that turkey’s distance from the eu’s values and its normative framework is still considerable and is even growing in fundamental areas such as the rule of law and human rights; ### c. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values , interests , standards and policies of the eu; whereas an analysis of the eu’s reports in recent years reveal that turkey’s distance from the eu’s values and its normative framework is almost unbridgeable and is even growing in fundamental areas such as the rule of law and human rights;


### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights; ### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards respect for democratic rights , the rule of law and fundamental freedoms , together with the continued centralisation of powers in the hands of the presidency without any solid and effective separation of powers between the executive , legislature and judiciary;


### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights; ### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights , that violate the copenhagen criteria;


### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights; ### d. whereas over the past years , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , due to the fact that eu disregards the aggression against greece and cyprus; whereas this report is critical towards the lack of eu initiative for legitimacy in the eastern mediterranean , while signalling major internal problems , as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights;


### 1. reiterates its concern about the persistent distance between the eu and turkey , despite it being a candidate country , in terms of values and standards , and the continuing lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address , in particular , the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights that continue to negatively affect the accession process; considers that without clear progress in this field , parliament cannot envisage any resumption of accession negotiations with turkey , which have effectively been at a standstill since 2018; ### 1. reiterates its condemnation about the persistent distance between the eu and turkey , despite it being a candidate country , in terms of values and standards , and the continuing lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address , in particular , the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights; considers that parliament cannot envisage any resumption of accession negotiations with turkey , which have effectively been at a standstill since 2018;


### 1. reiterates its concern about the persistent distance between the eu and turkey , despite it being a candidate country , in terms of values and standards , and the continuing lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address , in particular , the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights that continue to negatively affect the accession process; considers that without clear progress in this field , parliament cannot envisage any resumption of accession negotiations with turkey , which have effectively been at a standstill since 2018; ### 1. reiterates its concern about the persistent distance between the eu and turkey , despite it being a candidate country , in terms of european values and standards , and the continuing lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address , in particular , the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights that continue to negatively affect the accession process; considers that without clear progress in this field , parliament cannot envisage any resumption of accession negotiations with turkey , which have effectively been at a standstill since 2018;


### 2. notes , however , that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic; ### 2. notes , however , that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic that demonstrates a genuine attachment to its reiterated commitment to accession to the union , this being a prerequisite for the viability of the whole accession process;


### 2. notes , however , that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic; ### 2. notes that eu-turkey relations have continued to be thorny because of turkey's posturing; calls on turkey to cease it's negative posturing and move towards a more positive dynamic;


### 2. notes , however , that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic; ### 2. welcomes that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic;


### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; ### 3. notes that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region;


### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; ### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; notes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions and recalls that one of the fundamental principles guiding all eu action is to uphold the national sovereignty of the member states and defend their external borders , thus protecting common european interests , values and objectives;


### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; ### 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 , having illegally troops in three neighbouring countries , as well as libya; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-greece narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to completely reassess its foreign policy;


### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; ### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , although the turkish authorities do not demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; urges therefore both sides to review the appropriateness of the current framework;


### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; ### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; takes note of the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions;


### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty; ### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty; is worried about the lack of independence of the turkish central bank , after the firing of both previous chairmen who envisaged a monetary policy that differed from the presidential viewpoint;


### 5. deplores the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in turkey , including backsliding on fundamental freedoms , democracy and the rule of law; considers that the current repressive form of rule , whose main pillars are abuse of the legal framework and a lack of independence of the judiciary , is a deliberate , relentless and systematic state policy developed to suppress any critical activities either-directly or through a chilling effect; is appalled by the fact that in order to pursue this policy , the turkish state authorities are ready to blatantly and persistently disregard their international and domestic legal obligations , such as those derived from turkey’s membership of the council of europe; ### 5. deplores the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in turkey , especially its backsliding on fundamental freedoms , democracy and the rule of law; considers that the current repressive form of rule , whose main pillars are abuse of the legal framework , a lack of independence of the judiciary and the progressive islamisation of political life , is a deliberate , relentless and systematic state policy developed to suppress any critical activities directed against the increasingly authoritarian presidential system; is appalled by the fact that in order to pursue this policy , the turkish state authorities are ready to blatantly and persistently disregard their international and domestic legal obligations , such as those derived from turkey’s membership of the council of europe;


### 6. insists that the crucial area of fundamental rights and freedoms , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations with the eu and stresses that for parliament , it remains the main obstacle to further progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### 6. insists that the crucial area of fundamental rights and freedoms cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations with the eu and stresses that for parliament , it remains the main obstacle to further progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey;


### 6. insists that the crucial area of fundamental rights and freedoms , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations with the eu and stresses that for parliament , it remains the main obstacle to further progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### 6. insists that the crucial area of fundamental rights and freedoms , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations with the eu and stresses that for parliament , it remains one of the main obstacles to further progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey;


### 7. reiterates its strong condemnation of turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention); ### 7. calls on turkey to address the increasing prevalence of domestic violence and discrimination against women , despite turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention); fears that this decision was aimed to take electoral advantage ahead of the 2023 elections by attempting to create a division between secularist and the conservative circles within the mi opposition camp;


### 7. reiterates its strong condemnation of turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention); ### 7. calls on turkey to address the increasing prevalence of domestic violence and discrimination against women , despite turkey’s withdrawal from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention);


### 9. reiterates its serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression; welcomes the further decrease in the number of journalists in prison in turkey; ### 9. reiterates its serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression; welcomes the further decrease in the number of journalists in prison in turkey; expresses concern , however , about the ongoing detention and prosecution of people on charges of insulting the president due to comments made on television , in public or on social media; urges turkey to amend the law on insulting the president in line with the recommendations of the european court of human rights;


### 17. notes with great concern that the hdp and its party organisations have been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities , leading to a situation where over 4 000 hdp members are currently in prison; continues to strongly condemn the continued detention since november 2016 of selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ , the former co-chairs of the hdp; ### 17. condemns the indictment in pursuit of the hdp party’s closure and the political banning for nearly 451 hdp politicians; notes with great concern that the hdp and its party organisations have been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities , leading to a situation where over 4 000 hdp members are currently in prison; continues to strongly condemn the continued detention since november 2016 of selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ , the former co-chairs of the hdp;


### 17. notes with great concern that the hdp and its party organisations have been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities , leading to a situation where over 4 000 hdp members are currently in prison; continues to strongly condemn the continued detention since november 2016 of selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ , the former co-chairs of the hdp; ### 17. notes with great concern that the hdp and its party organisations have been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities , leading to a situation where over 4 000 hdp members are currently in prison; continues to strongly condemn the continued detention since november 2016 of selahattin demirtaș and figen yüksekdağ , the former co-chairs of the hdp and calls for their immediate release;


### 19. recognises that turkey has legitimate security concerns and the right to fight terrorism; stresses , nevertheless , that this must be done with full respect for the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms; reiterates its firm and unambiguous condemnation of the violent terrorist attacks by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 19. recognises that turkey has legitimate security concerns and the right to fight terrorism; stresses , nevertheless , that this must be done with full respect for the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms; reiterates its firm and unambiguous condemnation of the violent terrorist attacks by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; regrets the government's attempts to weaken the kurdish party in the diyarbakır province by unilaterally changing the borders of the province of diyarbakır in march 2021;


### 19. recognises that turkey has legitimate security concerns and the right to fight terrorism; stresses , nevertheless , that this must be done with full respect for the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms; reiterates its firm and unambiguous condemnation of the violent terrorist attacks by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 19. recognises turkey's perceived security concerns; stresses that it must uphold the full respect for the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms; reiterates its firm and unambiguous condemnation of the violent terrorist attacks by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002;


### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and expresses its commitment to sustain this support in the future; ### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and stresses that further failure to meet commitments should lead to calls for the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , of the financial instrument for pre-accession assistance , of the current and projected multiannual financial framework , and of the eu-turkey action plan on migration , as well as an end to all eib loans to turkey;


### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and expresses its commitment to sustain this support in the future; ### 21. acknowledges the efforts made by turkey in hosting larger populations resulting from the migration crises in fulfilment of its major commitment to the eu , for which it is receiving substantial funding; recalls the crisis resulting from ankara's regrettable decision in march 2020 to encourage migrants and refugees to enter eu territory through the greek border; points outs in this regard that the continued provision of eu funding depends on turkey's clear willingness to meet its commitments in this area;


### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and expresses its commitment to sustain this support in the future; ### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world , however , strongly condemns turkey's instrumentalisation of migration against the eu; stresses that turkey must abide by its international commitments and that migrants are not to be used as pawns to blackmail the eu;


### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu; ### 22. notes the importance for both the eu and its member states and turkey of maintaining close dialogue and cooperation on foreign policy and security issues; acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu;


### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu; ### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu; denounces in this context the detrimental contribution of turkey to the conflicts in syria , libya , nagorno-karabakh and ethiopia;


### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu; ### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law;


### 23. welcomes the decrease in tensions in the eastern mediterranean during the past year , but remains fully aware that these positive dynamics could be reversed at any moment while the underlying issues remain unresolved; ### 23. condemns turkey's continued aggressive posturing against the eu and numerous member states;


### 23. welcomes the decrease in tensions in the eastern mediterranean during the past year , but remains fully aware that these positive dynamics could be reversed at any moment while the underlying issues remain unresolved; ### 23. welcomes the decrease in tensions in the eastern mediterranean during the past year , but remains fully aware that the dynamics of turkey's recurrent violations of the sovereignty of greece and cyprus must cease completely and unequivocally reaffirms solidarity with greece and cyprus;


### 24. deplores the fact that the unresolved conflict in cyprus is a major obstacle to eu-turkey relations; reaffirms its view that the only sustainable solution to the cyprus issue is that of a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with a single international legal personality and political equality , in accordance with international law and on the basis of respect for the principles on which the union is founded; deeply regrets that turkey has abandoned this un framework; ### 24. deplores turkey's unwillingness to end hostilities directed at cyprus , this being a major obstacle to eu-turkey relations; recalls that the european council has reconfirmed the european union position regarding illegal drilling by turkey in the exclusive economic zone around cyprus and has unequivocally reaffirmed its solidarity with cyprus;


### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; reaffirms its support for keeping the accession process and its value-based approach as the main framework for eu-turkey relations , as it is still the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations; ### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; urges both sides to explore possible new models for future relations and to formally end the accession negotiations;


### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; reaffirms its support for keeping the accession process and its value-based approach as the main framework for eu-turkey relations , as it is still the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations; ### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; calls for the immediate termination of accession negotiations and the suspension of the customs union between turkey and the eu; stresses the need to fully review eu-turkey relations and to explore other models of relations;


### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; reaffirms its support for keeping the accession process and its value-based approach as the main framework for eu-turkey relations , as it is still the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations; ### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; takes the view that this process must be based on strict conditionality as the most appropriate framework for future relations and as a tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations;


### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; reaffirms its support for keeping the accession process and its value-based approach as the main framework for eu-turkey relations , as it is still the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations; ### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; is of the opinion that a new comprehensive privileged partnership , based on conditionality , would be the most suitable framework for eu-turkey relations , and a tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses in this light the need to finish the enlargement process and , in a realistic manner , to explore ways towards a new privileged partnership framework of cooperation and its ability to function , as a model for future relations;


### 26. notes that the current state of ‘conflictual cooperation’ in eu-turkey relations is prone to producing unsatisfactory results; calls for a rebalancing of the relationship by building on the solid grounds for cooperation driven by mutual interests , and also by building confidence to address the lack of trust; believes that an orderly dispute settlement mechanism may be beneficial in such an overall framework and calls on the commission to explore the creation of such a mechanism; ### 26. believes that an orderly dispute settlement mechanism may be beneficial in such an overall framework and calls on the commission to explore the creation of such a mechanism;


### 26. notes that the current state of ‘conflictual cooperation’ in eu-turkey relations is prone to producing unsatisfactory results; calls for a rebalancing of the relationship by building on the solid grounds for cooperation driven by mutual interests , and also by building confidence to address the lack of trust; believes that an orderly dispute settlement mechanism may be beneficial in such an overall framework and calls on the commission to explore the creation of such a mechanism; ### 26. notes that the current state of ‘conflictual cooperation’ in eu-turkey relations is prone to producing unsatisfactory results; wishes for a rebalancing of the relationship by building on the solid grounds for cooperation driven by mutual interests , and calls on turkey , once again , to strive to gain the confidence of the eu , which depends solely and exclusively on its genuine willingness to meet its obligations , bearing in mind that no incentives or novel dispute settlement mechanisms can ever replace the necessary political will of turkey to develop a genuine democratic framework and eventually join the union;


### 27. notes that the varying priorities of the eu institutions set out in the existing frameworks governing eu-turkey relations make it very difficult to find an effective way to move forward; deplores the lack of a long-term strategy , a coherent policy and consistent leadership towards turkey in the eu and among all its institutions; ### 27. notes that the varying priorities of the eu institutions set out in the existing frameworks governing eu-turkey relations make it very difficult to achieved real progress or perceive any real commitment on the part of turkey; calls on turkey to give reasons for not heeding the voices calling for suspension of the accession process;


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### f. whereas the eu , as a powerful economic actor , has the capacity to influence the situation of human rights and hrds worldwide by integrating a human rights-based approach into its trade and investment policies in a coherent manner; ### f. whereas the eu , as a powerful economic actor , has started its tsd review process;


### 8. believes that such an approach , through which all eu institutions – from the eeas to the commission , european financial institutions , parliament and the member states – would work together on implementing the guidelines , would prove effective in helping to counter the global backsliding of human rights and democracy; ### 8. believes that such an approach , through which all eu institutions , from the eeas to the commission , european financial institutions and the parliament , and the member states would work together on implementing the guidelines , would prove effective in helping to counter the global backsliding of human rights and democracy;


### 14. highlights the importance of continuing to break down silos in eu external relations; welcomes the increased coordination between eu delegations , the eeas headquarters and the directorate-general for international partnerships in relation to urgent hrd cases and crisis situations that significantly affect hrds; calls for improved coordination on human rights matters with the directorate-general for trade and the directorate-general for migration and home affairs , among other directorates-general , as well as with relevant eu agencies , such as the european border and coast guard agency and the european union agency for asylum; ### 14. highlights the importance of continuing to break down silos in eu external relations; welcomes the increased coordination between eu delegations , the eeas headquarters and the directorate-general for international partnerships in relation to urgent hrd cases and crisis situations that significantly affect hrds;


### 18. underlines the importance of putting the protection of hrds at the heart of the eu’s political engagement with third countries by aligning all eu external action in third countries with eu action to protect hrds and promote their work; calls on the eeas , the commission and the member states to prioritise: ### 18. underlines the importance of eu action to protect hrds; calls on the eeas , the commission and the member states to prioritise:


### 19. stresses the importance of joining forces with un agencies and special procedures , particularly the un special rapporteur on the situation of hrds; calls for the eu to provide financial and political support for existing regional protection mechanisms for hrds , including the un economic commission for europe’s special rapporteur on environmental defenders , the escazú agreement and the inter-american , african and council of europe regional mechanisms on hrds; calls on the eu delegations and member states’ missions in geneva and new york to take effective action in response to reprisals by third countries against hrds for their cooperation with un bodies and to facilitate hrds’ accreditation and interaction with multilateral forums; welcomes the practical collaboration on hrd cases between eu delegations , member states’ missions and like-minded third countries , such as switzerland , norway , the united kingdom , canada and the usa; ### 19. stresses the importance of joining forces with un agencies and special procedures , particularly the un special rapporteur on the situation of hrds; calls for the eu to provide financial and political support for existing regional protection mechanisms for hrds , including the inter-american , african and council of europe regional mechanisms on hrds; calls on the eu delegations and member states’ missions in geneva and new york to take effective action in response to reprisals by third countries against hrds for their cooperation with un bodies and to facilitate hrds’ accreditation and interaction with multilateral forums; welcomes the practical collaboration on hrd cases between eu delegations , member states’ missions and like-minded third countries , such as switzerland , norway , the united kingdom , canada and the usa;


### 22. stresses that the eu should address climate activism as an integral human rights issue under its hrd policy and step up its action in support of those defending the environment , especially those environmental and indigenous peoples’ rights defenders who are most at risk; ### deleted


### 27. calls for the eu to align its hrd strategies with the un guiding principles on business and human rights; underlines that eu delegations and member states should prioritise engaging with the business community , and particularly european companies abroad , in order to protect hrds working on land , extraction and manufacturing concerns and monitor their operations , especially in situations involving a risk or reports of human rights violations relating to their activities; ### 27. notes that the tsd review proposes to step up engagement with trade partners in a cooperative process to foster compliance with international standards;


### 30. notes the improvement of eu support for relocating hrds at risk and the adoption of best practice in some member states , such as ireland and spain , but deplores the fact that many hrds and their families continue to see their urgent relocation or visa requests denied; ### 30. notes the improvement of eu support for relocating hrds at risk and the adoption of best practice in some member states , such as ireland and spain;


### 31. stresses that visas are a key protection tool and that , in order to effectively assist hrds at risk , the commission should take a proactive role towards the establishment of an eu-wide scheme for issuing short-term visas for such hrds; believes that , in particular , member states should facilitate the issuance of visas 1) procedurally , by ensuring that their embassies’ and consulates’ processes are swift , comprehensible , accessible and achievable , and 2) structurally , by creating a specific category in the eu visa code9 for hrds at risk , amending the temporary protection directive10 to allow hrds at risk to be granted temporary protection status in the eu , and including dedicated instructions in the eu visa code handbook11 on granting facilitation procedures to hrds and their family members; underlines the need to make visa requirements and conditions less stringent for hrds in need of emergency evacuation; calls for efforts to raise member states’ officials’ awareness of the particular needs and challenges of applications by hrds; suggests making full use of meps and their networks to help secure visas; ### 31. stresses that precedence should be given to sheltering hrds in safe parts of their country or in safe countries of their region;


### 33. calls on the commission and the member states to step up their provision of temporary protection and shelter for hrds at risk and their families; highlights initiatives in france , germany , the netherlands and spain and encourages further efforts on relocation , particularly through the involvement of regional and local authorities; welcomes the growing number of shelter initiatives at local level across the eu; ### deleted


### 34. calls on the member states to facilitate the issuance of temporary , multiple-entry visas for hrds seeking to travel to europe for advocacy or professional training purposes; ### 34. calls on the member states to facilitate the issuance of temporary visas for hrds seeking to travel to europe for advocacy or professional training purposes;


### 46. calls for the inclusion of a specific section in the guidelines on the internal dimension of the eu’s action on hrds , in particular on visas for hrds (and their families) at immediate risk , on relocation and shelter , as well as on handling transnational threats from third countries against hrds; ### 46. calls for the inclusion of a specific section in the guidelines on handling transnational threats from third countries against hrds;


### 2. calls on the commission to increase its engagement with its moldovan counterparts and to maximise its political , technical and financial support to the republic of moldova during this crucial time in order to give further impetus to progress and to ensure adequate absorption capacity for eu assistance; ### 2. calls on the commission to increase its engagement with its moldovan counterparts and to maximise its political and technical support to the republic of moldova during this crucial time in order to give further impetus to progress;


### 5. notes the protests against possible minority government organised by the democratic front and strongly condemns the support expressed for the russian federation on the day of the start of russian aggression against ukraine; recalls russia’s persistent interest in destabilising the country; ### 5. notes the protests against possible minority government organised by the democratic front; strongly condemns the support expressed for the russian federation on the day of the start of russian aggression against ukraine , but notes relatively small scale of these demonstrations; recalls russia’s persistent interest in destabilising the country;


### 6. regrets that key positions in negotiating structures have remained vacant for a long time; urges the authorities to re-establish a fully functional negotiating structure as soon as possible; ### 6. regrets that key positions in negotiating structures have remained vacant for a long time and welcomes recent positive developments and appointments of new negotiators and heads of working groups for 33 chapters of the acquis;


### 7. welcomes montenegro’s continued and full alignment with eu common foreign and security policy , including its announcement of support for the latest eu sanctions against russia , and its active participation in eu common security and defence policy missions and operations; ### 7. welcomes montenegro’s continued and full alignment with eu common foreign and security policy , including its alignment with the latest eu sanctions against russia , including the ban on overflight of their airspace by russian flights and access to airports , prohibition of transactions with russia's central bank and suspension of broadcasting russian state-owned media; notes russian response and adding montenegro to the list of "enemy states"; welcomes montenegro's active participation in eu common security and defence policy missions and operations;


### 9. is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers , and by the boycott of the parliament , which continues to slow down the reform process; ### 9. is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers , and by current blocking of organising plenary sessions of the parliament , which continues to slow down the reform process;


### 11. reiterates its strong recommendation that montenegro should hold local elections simultaneously across the country; ### 11. welcomes the adoption on 4 february 2022 of amendments to the law on local self government , which foresees holding local elections in all 14 municipalities at the same date;


### 17. expresses concern about the high degree of polarisation in the media landscape , in particular the growing volume of disinformation spreading ethno-nationalist narratives that negatively impact democratic processes in the country; ### 17. expresses concern about the high degree of polarisation in the media landscape , in particular the growing volume of disinformation spreading ethno-nationalist narratives that negatively impact democratic processes in the country; is also concerned with russian propaganda in the country , targeting especially nato , the eu and the us;


### 20. condemns all violent acts during the demonstrations in cetinje linked to the inauguration of the head of the serbian orthodox church; condemns serbian interference in this regard; ### 20. condemns all violent acts during the demonstrations in cetinje linked to the inauguration of the head of the metropolitanate of montenegro and the littoral of the serbian orthodox church; condemns serbian interference in this regard;


### 23. welcomes progress on the protection and promotion of lgbtiq rights and the first same-sex marriage in july 2021; ### 23. welcomes progress on the protection of lgbtiq rights;


### 27. calls on the montenegrin authorities to take concrete steps to build resilience and cybersecurity as it faces increasing pressure from third country interference; ### 27. calls on the montenegrin authorities to take concrete steps to build resilience and cybersecurity as it faces increasing pressure from third country interference; invites montenegro to fully participate in and utilise nato programmes and initiatives in this regards;


### b. whereas democracy and the rule of law are the fundamental values on which the eu is founded; whereas reforms are needed to tackle the challenges that remain in these areas; ### b. whereas democracy and the rule of law are the fundamental values on which the eu is founded; whereas kosovo has taken decisive steps to tackle the challenges that remain in these areas;


### c. whereas a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between serbia and kosovo is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective european paths; ### c. whereas a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between serbia and kosovo is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective european paths; having regard to serbian initiated provocations in the region of mitrovica;


### e. whereas kosovo has made progress in fighting corruption and organised crime; ### e. whereas kosovo has made substantial progress in fighting corruption and organised crime;


### 11. is concerned that the judiciary continues to be inefficient and vulnerable to political interference; welcomes , in this respect , the proposals for the reform of the prosecutorial system and underlines that the opinion of the venice commission should be fully taken into account in their implementation; ### 11. welcomes , the proposals for the reform of the prosecutorial system and underlines that the opinion of the venice commission should be fully taken into account in their implementation; underlines that the judiciary continues to be inefficient and show significant deficiencies in combatting unjust and/or foreign to political interference;


### — having regard to the eu-western balkans summit , held in brdo pri kranju on 6 october 2021 , and its declaration , ### — having regard to the eu-western balkans summit , held in sofia , zagreb and brdo pri kranju in 2018 , 2020 and 2021 , and its declarations ,


### b. whereas north macedonia is a trustworthy partner , having continued to make consistent efforts on its path towards membership of the eu and towards meeting and sustaining the conditions required for the opening of accession negotiations; ### b. whereas north macedonia is a partner that must continue to make consistent efforts on its path to eu membership and to fulfilling and maintaining the conditions necessary for the opening of accession negotiations , especially regarding the commitments made to the good neighbourliness and cooperation;


### 2. recalls the need to uphold the pace and credibility of european integration by promptly opening accession negotiations with albania and north macedonia , given that both countries have fulfilled the necessary conditions and delivered sustained results across fundamental areas; ### 2. recalls the need to uphold the pace and credibility of european integration by opening accession negotiations with albania and north macedonia as soon as possible , given that both countries have fulfilled the necessary conditions and delivered sustained results across fundamental areas; expects that negotiations with the republic of north macedonia will start only after the country delivers convincing guarantees on the implementation of the good neighbourly relations treaty;


### 4. urges north macedonia to sustain and intensify efforts to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence , counter corruption , reform its public administration and consolidate media freedom; ### 4. urges north macedonia to sustain and intensify efforts to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence , counter corruption , reform its public administration and consolidate media freedom; it has been noticed in the commission staff working document of the update of the republic of north macedonia , published in march 2020 , that north macedonia must continue its work on guaranteeing the professional independence , the accountability of the administration and the respect of the principles of merit and an equitable representation;