### 23. calls on the commission to refocus ipa iii support to in-country democratic forces , institutions and procedures; ### 23. calls on the commission to refocus ipa iii support to in-country democratic forces , institutions and procedures and to enable local and regional administrations to a better absorption of funds; calls to eliminate the lack of equal distribution of ipa iii funds at local and regional level in the federation of bosnia and herzegovina;


### 23. calls on the commission to refocus ipa iii support to in-country democratic forces , institutions and procedures; ### 23. calls on the commission to refocus ipa iii support to in-country democratic forces , institutions and procedures , fostering an environment for functioning pluralism , independent civil society , media and market economy;


### 24. stresses the need to safeguard the rights of minorities and inclusion of vulnerable populations; calls for stronger country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; urges the prevention and proactive prosecution of hate crimes , hate speech and disinformation as well as gender-based and sexual violence; ### 24. stresses the need to safeguard the rights of religious and ethnic minorities , including the roma , and the social inclusion of vulnerable populations , including people with disabilities; calls for stronger country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies , as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; urges the prevention and proactive prosecution of hate crimes , hate speech and disinformation as well as gender-based and sexual violence;


### 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 address the different rulings regarding the individual cases of ‘two schools under one roof’ that allow the right to education in the official language of one's choice , as introduced by the osce; stresses that all citizens have the right of access to education in all official languages , as guaranteed by the unesco conventions;


### 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;


### 26. deplores the failure of authorities to address the severe migration-related humanitarian crisis; recalls the need for solidarity-based solutions on migration and asylum , ensuring adequate humanitarian assistance and appropriate reception capacities across the country; welcomes the opening of the eu-funded centre in lipa; ### 26. deplores the failure of authorities to address the severe migration-related humanitarian crisis during the winter 2020-2021; welcomes that the situation has improved since then , with the authorities taking increasing responsibility in managing migration; recalls the need for solidarity-based solutions on migration and asylum , ensuring adequate humanitarian assistance and appropriate reception capacities across the country; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); welcomes the opening of the eu-funded reception centre in lipa;


### 26. deplores the failure of authorities to address the severe migration-related humanitarian crisis; recalls the need for solidarity-based solutions on migration and asylum , ensuring adequate humanitarian assistance and appropriate reception capacities across the country; welcomes the opening of the eu-funded centre in lipa; ### 26. deplores the failure of authorities to address the severe migration-related humanitarian crisis; recalls the need for solidarity-based solutions on migration , asylum and border management in coordination and cooperation with affected member states on the european external border , ensuring adequate humanitarian assistance and appropriate reception capacities across the country; welcomes the opening of the eu-funded centre in lipa;


### 27. urges bih to reverse the trend of regression on alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy , particularly with regard to implementing sanctions against russia and belarus following the invasion of ukraine; calls on bih to strengthen good neighbourly relations; ### 27. welcomes bih’s increasing alignment rate with the eu’s common foreign and security policy , in votes condemning the russian invasion of ukraine; regrets , however , the failure by political actors to agree on implementing sanctions; calls , therefore , for bih to abide by its international commitments and ensure that its national policies conform to the relevant council decisions on restrictive measures related to the russian invasion of ukraine;


### 27. urges bih to reverse the trend of regression on alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy , particularly with regard to implementing sanctions against russia and belarus following the invasion of ukraine; calls on bih to strengthen good neighbourly relations; ### 27. urges bih to reverse the trend of regression on alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy , particularly with regard to implementing sanctions against russia and belarus following the invasion of ukraine; calls on bih to strengthen good neighbourly relations and to work on resolving ongoing bilateral issues;


### 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;


### 29. welcomes eu-funded efforts to boost demining and the disposal of weapons , ammunition and explosives; ### 29. welcomes the mobilization of european peace facility funds worth €10 million that will finance 150 metal detectors and 68 special vehicles in order to build capacities , boost demining and the disposal of weapons , ammunition and explosives;


### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; ### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea by the deployment of approximately 500 personnel from eufor althea’s reserves stationed outside of bih , as a precautionary measure , and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the demining battalion of the armed forces of bosnia and herzegovina; stresses the imperative need to extend the mandate of eufor althea in november 2022 and underlines the paramount importance of having alternative solutions ready in the event of non-extension; calls , therefore , for the eu and its international partners to develop adequate alternatives so as to maintain a peace-enforcement mechanism in bosnia and herzegovina should the operation’s un security council mandate not be extended.


### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; ### 30. welcomes the recent reserve activation of additional 500 soldiers of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; reminds that the mission still plays an important role in safeguarding the security and stability of bosnia and herzegovina;


### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; ### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; recognizes the added value that bih's membership in nato would have for democratic and institutional progress , as well as peacekeeping;


### — having regard to european council conclusions of 30 may 2022 on ukraine , ### — having regard to the european council conclusions of 30 may 2022 on ukraine , the republic of moldova and georgia ,


### — having regard to the applications for eu membership submitted by ukraine , moldova and georgia , and the related commission opinions and council conclusions , ### — having regard to the applications for eu membership submitted by ukraine , moldova and georgia , and the related favourable commission opinions and conclusions of the european council of 23-24 june 2022 ,


### — having regard to the council conclusions of 14 december 2021 on enlargement and the stabilisation and association process , ### — having regard to the council conclusions of 18 june 2019 , 25 march 2020 and 14 december 2021 on enlargement and the stabilisation and association process ,


### — having regard to the report of the committee on foreign affairs (a9-0000/0000) , ### — having regard to the report of the committee on foreign affairs on a european parliament recommendation to the council and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy on the eu’s foreign , security and defence policy after the russian invasion of ukraine (a9-0164/2022) ,


### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent; ### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in peace , stability , security and prosperity on the european continent;


### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent; ### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in security , stability and prosperity on the european continent;


### b. whereas a new impetus is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact; ### b. whereas a new impetus is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact while delivering tangible results and achieving benchmarks within the new enlargement methodology;


### b. whereas a new impetus is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact; ### b. whereas a new impetus and strong political will is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact;


### b. whereas a new impetus is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact; ### b. whereas a new impetus is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact; whereas in order to have a greater impact in the respective societies , the enlargement process must be less bureaucratic and more politically guided , as well as more dynamic and more outreach-oriented;


### c. whereas the russian invasion of ukraine has prompted three countries with eu association agreements – ukraine , georgia and moldova – to submit membership applications; ### c. whereas the russian invasion of ukraine has prompted three countries with eu association agreements – ukraine , georgia and moldova – to submit membership applications; whereas on 23 june 2022 , the european council has granted candidate status for ukraine and moldova , while recognizing the european perspective of georgia;


### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits; ### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits , its fulfilment of the enlargement criteria and its implementation of reforms linked to rule of law and respect for fundamental freedoms , with a special focus on the acquis communautaire alignment;


### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits; ### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits and its fulfilment of the eu membership criteria , which requires the effective implementation of eu-related reforms;


### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits; ### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits with a focus on fundamental reforms regarding respect for the rule of law , fundamental rights , democratic standards , independence of judiciary , minority rights and media freedoms;


### 1. recommends that the council , the commission and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy: ### 1. emphasises the necessity for the eu to upgrade its enlargement strategy and recommends that the council , the commission and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy submits the corresponding proposals as soon as possible , starting with 2022 , to address the following actions:


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order , including in its immediate neighbourhood;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order as well as its ability to offer the necessary security and defence guarantees to its population;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order , and ensure sustainable development across the european continent;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , rule of law , historical reconciliation , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy and democratic values , human rights , fundamental freedoms , rule of law and the rules-based multilateral order;


### 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 streamlining its decision-making processes and by enhancing integration of eu member states and likeminded third countries , especially candidate and potential candidate countries , in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , while confirming the irreplaceability of the impact of the full accession to the eu; avoid rendering progress on the enlargement process conditional on possible eu institutional reforms;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms , strengthening eu’s capabilities to accommodate new member states;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake a thorough and critical assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms;


### ensure that the eu remains an evolving community of european states open to the accession of like-minded democracies , sharing common values and interests; ### ensure that the eu remains an evolving community of european states open to the accession of like-minded democracies , sharing common values and interests and fully respecting the eu treaties;


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s commitments towards the western balkan countries;


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; maintain its long-standing commitment to the western balkan countries and make sure their parallel track continues unaffected with more dynamism on the basis of merit , political reforms and agreed commitments;


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries , which date back to the 2003 thessaloniki summit;


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on the eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries , on the basis of merit;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### deleted


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes linked to historical events , self-identification and cultural or linguistic rights to block or delay candidate countries’ accession processes;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes , with an eye to resolving these as quickly as possible before accession;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes and rather invest in the resolution of these disputes as they can hinder the implementation of european policies;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; pursue a more active and effective communication strategy and step up efforts in promoting the role and benefits of enlargement and the close partnership between eu and countries in the western balkans and eastern partnership , as well as in promoting the eu's financial and technical assistance through eu funded projects and reforms;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; call on candidate and potential candidate countries to take decisive steps to tackle manipulative disinformation , to bolster infrastructure for fighting disinformation , russian propaganda and other hybrid threats;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; improve the visibility of eu funding and its tangible results in the region;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states , especially beyond the major cities;


### overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process both as a political goal and in terms of its methodology; ### overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process as a political goal by making full use of the enlargement methodology;


### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment; ### strengthen the focus on the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment;


### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment; ### propose a meaningful strategy of accelerated integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment;


### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment; ### accelerate the integration , on the basis of merit , of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and alignment of their foreign policies with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , including when it comes to adopting and imposing sanctions;


### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment; ### accelerate , in a structured manner , the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment;


### offer membership-oriented roadmaps of tangible and concrete steps to all aspiring countries by further enhancing the revised enlargement methodology; ### offer membership-oriented roadmaps of tangible and concrete steps , as well as regular feedback on accomplished results to all aspiring countries by further enhancing the revised enlargement methodology;


### establish clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process; ### use clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks to improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process;


### establish clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process; ### foster clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process;


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward sustainable progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies , initiatives and decision-making processes , while sanctioning any backtracking;


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ensure that the integration into the eu single market and other sectors is based on strict conditionality and tangible progress in the reform process;


### step up solidarity and interim political and economic incentives for accession countries , ensuring that intermediate integration steps do not substitute but facilitate the final goal of fully-fledged eu membership; ### step up political and economic incentives for accession countries , ensuring that intermediate integration steps do not substitute but facilitate the final goal of eu membership;


### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; ### recognise that the sole responsibility for opening accession talks with tirana and skopje is currently with the government of north macedonia; visa liberalisation for kosovo should be granted without delay;


### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; ### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; take note of the recent vote in the bulgarian parliament to lift the country's veto on accession talks with north macedonia and to initiate accession negotiations without delay;


### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; ### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay , following the complete fulfilment of existing conditions;


### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; ### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening immediately long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay;


### assist bosnia and herzegovina in addressing 14 key priorities , as a precondition for obtaining candidate status; ### encourage and assist bosnia and herzegovina in addressing 14 key priorities , including in fostering an internal political agreement on electoral and constitutional reforms , as a precondition for obtaining candidate status in line with council conclusion of 23 and 24 june 2022; call on the leaders of bosnia and herzegovina to implement the judgements of the european court of human rights (ecthr) and the constitutional court of bosnia and herzegovina and to respect the principles of equality and non-discrimination for all constituent peoples and citizens as enshrined in the constitution;


### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country; ### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country; assist and support the new pro-european government in fulfilling all necessary conditions and call for respect for the multi-ethnic identity of the country and the protection of cultural heritage , tradition and languages of all national minorities;


### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country; ### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country and the leader in the eu accession process;


### 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; ### strengthen the political and technical support granted to georgia with a view to enabling it to become a candidate country as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of that countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes;


### 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; ### welcomes the granting of eu candidate status to ukraine and moldova , and calls on the commission and the council to continue to provide political and technical support to georgia with a view to enabling the country to reach this important milestone once it fulfils the necessary conditions and addresses ongoing backsliding , as a clear political signal of support to its people;


### 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; ### adequately follow up on the decision taken by the european council to already grant eu candidate status to ukraine and the republic of moldova and to conditionally grant the same status to georgia in the future , 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 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; ### support the decision of the european council to grant eu candidate status to ukraine and moldova and provide political and technical assistance 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;


### 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; ### welcome the granting of eu candidate status to ukraine and moldova and confirming georgia's european perspective; continuing to provide political and technical support to ukraine , moldova and georgia with a view to enabling them to reach further advances on their respective eu paths , 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 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 supporting ukraine and moldova as candidate countries in meeting the criteria of the “acquis communautaire” and continuing to provide political and technical support 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;


### 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 granting eu candidate status to ukraine and moldova and continuing to provide political and technical support to georgia with a view to enabling it 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 as the european council has decided at its meeting of 23 june;


### step up the eu’s constructive engagement with the authorities of both serbia and kosovo to achieve a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between the two in the framework of the belgrade-pristina dialogue; ### step up the eu’s constructive engagement with the authorities of both serbia and kosovo to achieve a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between the two in the framework of the belgrade-pristina dialogue; underline the leading role of the dialogue to achieve normalisation; reiterate the crucial importance of addressing all outstanding issues through the belgrade-pristina dialogue transparently , timely and in good faith;


### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia; ### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy especially in light of the eu sanctions against russia; expects serbia to progressively align with the eu restrictive measures;


### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia; ### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia provided that the country steps up its efforts to align itself with the cfsp


### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia; ### prioritise the european alignment process of accession countries , making this conditional upon alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and eu trade policy , and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if that country aligns with and applies the eu sanctions against russia;


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country engages more effectively with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest;


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ensure that any improvement of the official eu-turkey relations , and any move on the positive agenda is dependent on an improvement of the civil and human rights and rule of law situation in turkey;


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest provided that turkey engages constructively , and subject to the established conditionalities set out in previous european council conclusions;


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


### propose ‘special partnerships’ for countries that do not intend to join the eu or do not fulfil membership criteria; ### propose ‘special partnerships’ for countries that do not intend to join the eu or do not fulfil membership criteria and that are close partners of the eu , and share our common european values;


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process in line with the new methodology for the accession negotiations , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom;


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption , trafficking , disinformation and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom;


### improve the consistency , efficiency , visibility and transparency of pre-accession assistance; ### improve the consistency , efficiency , visibility and transparency of pre-accession assistance; assist the enlargement countries through pre-accession assistance to build institutional and absorption capacities that enables them to invest in needed reforms in favour of european integration; eliminate the lack of equal distribution of ipa iii funds at local and regional within the beneficiaries;


### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishing a monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanism for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses; ### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries based on the enlargement methodology and the annual reporting process by focusing on monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanisms for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses;


### strategically apply targeted conditionality based on clear progress benchmarks , rewarding reforms and sanctioning regression or a persistent lack of progress; ### stick to the existing approach consisting of strategically applying targeted conditionality based on clear progress benchmarks , rewarding reforms and sanctioning regression or a persistent lack of progress;


### democratic and socio-economic transformation ### democratic and socio-economic transformation in candidate countries


### (ae) considerably reinforce efforts towards sustainable reconciliation , good neighbourly relations , inclusive regional cooperation and solidarity; ### (ae) considerably reinforce efforts , where appropriate , towards sustainable reconciliation , good neighbourly relations , inclusive regional cooperation and solidarity;


### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; ### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility and connectivity;


### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; ### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility , including be offering broad access to erasmus+ and other mobility programmes for young academics , specialists and researchers from candidate countries;


### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; ### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; support the implementation of reforms related to youth and education and assist accession countries in tackling youth unemployment;


### (ag) advance energy efficiency , connectivity and the transition to renewable energies , increasing the diversification and security of energy supply; ### (ag) advance energy efficiency , connectivity and the transition to renewable energies , increasing the diversification and security of energy supply by connecting candidate countries to the european energy transmission network and to the gas and crude oil distribution networks;


### (ah) devise a roadmap for phasing out roaming fees between the eu and accession countries; ### (ah) implement a roadmap for phasing out roaming fees between the eu and accession countries;


### 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 , the ‘team europe’ approach and the global gateway strategy 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;


### 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 through adequate and sustainable 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; stresses the need for eu member states to intensify coordination on the level of un funds and programmes , identifying key objectives and a joint approach for the orientation of executive boards; emphasizes the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in financing and spending of multilateral organisations;


### 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 as well as the global gateway strategy on connecting infrastructure development 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 in a way that adds value to the multilateral approach of challenges and crises in the world; 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 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 , including through multilateral fora; warns that attempts by authoritarian and totalitarian regimes to attain and consolidate leverage through financing international organisations raises the need to secure the organisations' independence and effectiveness , including 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 , value for taxpayers' money in line with the eu's values , 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;


### 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 authoritarian regimes and 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;


### 7. stresses the need to work towards an effective , results-oriented and inclusive multilateralism , where governments , civil society , the private sector , academia and other relevant stakeholders can effectively work together to serve and achieve global goals , values and interests; acknowledges the importance of reconciling the two critical eu goals of enhancing the eu’s visibility as a global actor and supporting the role of multilateral fora; recalls the need to address and manage these tensions and to articulate a balanced position between these two goals , in line with the eu’s core values , ideas and interests; ### 7. stresses the need to work towards an effective , results-oriented and inclusive multilateralism , where governments , civil society , religious and faith-based actors , the private sector , academia and other relevant stakeholders can effectively work together to serve and achieve global goals , values and interests; acknowledges the importance of reconciling the two critical eu goals of enhancing the eu’s visibility as a global actor and supporting the role of multilateral fora; recalls the need to address and manage these tensions and to articulate a balanced position between these two goals , in line with the eu’s core values , ideas and interests;


### 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 other like-minded partners across the world;


### 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; underlines the need for an agreement on eu-uk foreign policy and security cooperation to be added as an annex to the eu-uk trade and cooperation agreement , which would allow both sides to be able to better confront common global security and foreign policy challenges; stresses that such an agreement would also serve to facilitate cooperation in multilateral organisations , in particular the un , bearing in mind the many shared values and interests; points 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; stresses the need for cooperation between the eu and asean as a means to confront mutual challenges in the asia-pacific region;


### 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 , 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; stresses the need to boost the role of regional organisations in the un system by proposing a yearly summit of heads of regional organisations;


### 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 , and other like-minded european countries but also to like-minded countries in latin america; recalls that the eu , the uk , its other european allies , the us , canada and the like-minded 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 like-minded 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 , 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 in the western balkans and in the eastern and southern neighbourhood , 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 , 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 , in this regard , that this broad transatlantic coalition could expand dialogue and cooperation to atlantic-facing african countries in an effort to tackle shared challenges and threats in the atlantic basin and support those countries 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 , 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 , 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 , terrorism and organised crime; 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;


### 9. supports the eu’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights , its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law , its active support to and use of un human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues , its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the vp/hr and the commission in their quest to ensure that the un human rights council acts more efficiently , addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively , credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the un human rights system , including through increased public scrutiny of human rights council membership , responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the un general assembly with candidates to the human rights council , as proposed by the vp/hr and the commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 october 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the un high commissioner for human rights; welcomes the eu’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the un general assembly’s third committee and the un security council , as well as the cooperation between the eu and the un on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues; ### 9. supports the eu’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights , its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law , its active support to and use of un human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues , its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the vp/hr and the commission in their quest to ensure that the un human rights council acts more efficiently , addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively , credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the un human rights system , including through increased public scrutiny of human rights council membership , responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the un general assembly with candidates to the human rights council , as proposed by the vp/hr and the commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 october 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the un high commissioner for human rights; welcomes the eu’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the un general assembly’s third committee and the un security council , as well as the cooperation between the eu and the un on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues; calls for creating more synergies between recommendations by the upr mechanism and voluntary national reviews (vnrs) undertaken in the framework of the sdgs , and to link those to the programming of dedicated hr projects by the eu; encourages the eu and its member states to intensify their efforts against authoritarian countries' attempts to introduce a counter-narrative in order to change the understanding of human rights by emphasizing collective rights over individual rights; calls on the eu to support the work of ngos and human rights defenders at human rights council who are being increasingly pressured and threatened by authoritarian states; calls on the eu and its member states to denounce the continuing attempts to use the human rights council and other multilateral fora to adopt one-sided resolutions targeting israel;


### 9. supports the eu’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights , its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law , its active support to and use of un human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues , its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the vp/hr and the commission in their quest to ensure that the un human rights council acts more efficiently , addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively , credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the un human rights system , including through increased public scrutiny of human rights council membership , responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the un general assembly with candidates to the human rights council , as proposed by the vp/hr and the commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 october 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the un high commissioner for human rights; welcomes the eu’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the un general assembly’s third committee and the un security council , as well as the cooperation between the eu and the un on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues; ### 9. supports the eu’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights and fundamental freedoms , its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law , its active support to and use of un human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues , its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity and respect for territorial integrity of states; in this regard , underlines eu's support to the established and recognised international borders and rejects any attempts to forcefully change them; supports the vp/hr and the commission in their quest to ensure that the un human rights council acts more efficiently , addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively , credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the un human rights system , including through increased public scrutiny of human rights council membership , responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the un general assembly with candidates to the human rights council , as proposed by the vp/hr and the commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 october 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the un high commissioner for human rights; welcomes the eu’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the un general assembly’s third committee and the un security council , as well as the cooperation between the eu and the un on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues;