### 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 un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that it provides a unique opportunity to engage in 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; ### 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; calls for human rights bodies to be as impartial as possible and for those bodies to be protected from any interference by states known to have committed human rights violations; deplores , in this connection , the fact that venezuela and cuba are full members of the un human rights council; 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; ### 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 and credibly , raising the eu’s disagreement with the process for selecting rotating members , which has led to a number of authoritarian regimes and illiberal governments holding a seat on the council for several consecutive terms , 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;


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


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


### 11. recalls parliament’s important role as a democratic , convening institution that can provide a unique public forum to promote multilateralism; considers that parliament should regularly invite high-level leaders from relevant international organisations to discuss shared interests and priorities; believes that to reinforce the parliamentary dimension of multilateral fora , parliament should host on its premises , on an annual basis , a conference of speakers from g7 and g20 countries; calls for the reinforcement of structured dialogue between parliament and the un system; stresses , in this regard , the importance of holding regular meetings to exchange views between the committee on foreign affairs and the heads of the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva and between the committee and the heads of mission of the eu member states that are either permanent or rotating members of the un security council; highlights the positive contributions of the annual delegations from the committee on foreign affairs and its sub-committees to the un headquarters in new york; calls for the formalisation of some of the informal sessions between the eu and the un security council; encourages the setting up of a formal association between parliament and the un general assembly; ### 11. recalls parliament’s key role as a democratic , convening institution that can provide a unique public forum to promote multilateralism; considers that parliament should regularly invite high-level leaders from relevant international organisations to discuss shared interests and priorities; believes that to reinforce the parliamentary dimension of multilateral fora , parliament should host on its premises , on an annual basis , a conference of speakers from g7 and g20 countries; calls for the reinforcement of structured dialogue between parliament and the un system; stresses , in this regard , the importance of holding regular meetings to exchange views between the committee on foreign affairs and the heads of the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva and between the committee and the heads of mission of the eu member states that are either permanent or rotating members of the un security council; highlights the positive contributions of the annual delegations from the committee on foreign affairs and its sub-committees to the un headquarters in new york; calls for the formalisation of some of the informal sessions between the eu and the un security council; encourages the setting up of a formal association between parliament and the un general assembly;


### 11. recalls parliament’s important role as a democratic , convening institution that can provide a unique public forum to promote multilateralism; considers that parliament should regularly invite high-level leaders from relevant international organisations to discuss shared interests and priorities; believes that to reinforce the parliamentary dimension of multilateral fora , parliament should host on its premises , on an annual basis , a conference of speakers from g7 and g20 countries; calls for the reinforcement of structured dialogue between parliament and the un system; stresses , in this regard , the importance of holding regular meetings to exchange views between the committee on foreign affairs and the heads of the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva and between the committee and the heads of mission of the eu member states that are either permanent or rotating members of the un security council; highlights the positive contributions of the annual delegations from the committee on foreign affairs and its sub-committees to the un headquarters in new york; calls for the formalisation of some of the informal sessions between the eu and the un security council; encourages the setting up of a formal association between parliament and the un general assembly; ### 11. recalls parliament’s important role as a democratic , convening institution that can provide a unique public forum to promote multilateralism; notes that parliament regularly invites high-level leaders from relevant international organisations to discuss shared interests and priorities; believes that to reinforce the parliamentary dimension of multilateral fora , parliament should host on its premises , on an annual basis , a conference of speakers from g7 and g20 countries; calls for the reinforcement of structured dialogue between parliament and the un system; stresses , in this regard , the importance of holding regular meetings to exchange views between the committee on foreign affairs and the heads of the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva and between the committee and the heads of mission of the eu member states that are either permanent or rotating members of the un security council; highlights the positive contributions of the annual delegations from the committee on foreign affairs and its sub-committees to the un headquarters in new york; calls for the formalisation of some of the informal sessions between the eu and the un security council; encourages the setting up of a formal association between parliament and the un general assembly;


### 12. highlights the crucial contribution of the multilateral system in addressing the climate emergency; calls for the further enhancement , reinforcement and institutionalisation of the existing multilateral frameworks that seek to combat climate change , such as the un climate change conferences and the paris agreement , which have almost universal membership , through the establishment of accountability mechanisms and concrete principles to ensure the effectiveness of their mandates; stresses the need to reinforce global action against climate change , as only through collective , immediate and ambitious global action may the world be able to limit the temperature increase to 1 ,5 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels; recalls the importance of focusing on the implementation at the national level by adopting and implementing nationally determined contributions (ndcs) , while at the same time ensuring that the international community is collectively on track to meet the goals of the paris agreement at the multilateral level; recalls the importance of working closely with major emitters , climate-vulnerable countries and transatlantic partners to deliver progress on the 2030 target at the 2022 un climate change conference; ### 12. highlights the crucial contribution of the multilateral system in addressing the climate emergency; calls for the further enhancement , reinforcement and institutionalisation of the existing multilateral frameworks that seek to combat climate change , such as the un climate change conferences and the paris agreement , which have almost universal membership , through the establishment of accountability mechanisms and concrete principles to ensure the effectiveness of their mandates; stresses the need to reinforce global action against climate change , as only through collective , immediate and ambitious global action may the world be able to limit the temperature increase to 1 ,5 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels; recalls the importance of focusing on the implementation at the national level by adopting and implementing nationally determined contributions (ndcs) , while at the same time ensuring that the international community is collectively on track to meet the goals of the paris agreement at the multilateral level; recalls the importance of working closely with major emitters , climate-vulnerable countries and transatlantic partners to deliver progress on the 2030 target at the 2022 un climate change conference; welcomes cop26 efforts to establish definitions for disinformation linked to climate change;


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


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


### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; ### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources as well as capacity building on vaccine production and distribution in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; therefore , calls on the eu to strengthen and reform the world health organization , and to reinforce its international preparedness and response capacity to health emergencies;


### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; ### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; calls on the eu and its member state to support an independent inquiry into the world health organisation's (who) handling of the covid-19 pandemic , especially at its onset;


### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; ### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; urges the eu to work within the framework of multilateral organisations to improve global mechanisms to prevent and combat pandemics , drawing on experience gained from the international response to the covid-19 pandemic;


### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; ### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to ensure that vaccines and treatments actually reach all countries and in a timely manner; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts;


### 14. stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance , especially in regards to taxation; celebrates the direction set up by the g20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the world trade organization in regulating and facilitating world trade; ### 14. stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance , especially in regards to taxation; celebrates the direction set up by the g20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the world trade organization (wto) in regulating and facilitating world trade; emphasises the urgent need for a reform of the wto in order to ensure a level playing field for all its members and to better address market-distorting practices;


### 14. stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance , especially in regards to taxation; celebrates the direction set up by the g20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the world trade organization in regulating and facilitating world trade; ### 14. stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance , especially in regards to taxation; notes the direction set up by the g20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the world trade organization in regulating and facilitating world trade;


### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements; ### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology , geopolitical activities and governance in the polar regions and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements;


### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements; ### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , fight against manipulative disinformation; biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements;


### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements; ### 15. notes the importance of multilateralism in addressing new challenges and realities such as the loss of biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements;


### 16. stresses the important role of parliament in closely monitoring and supporting the implementation process of the strategic development goals , including by looking not only to monitor progress , but equally to enhance resource allocation and suggest improvements or concrete proposals; ### 16. stresses the important role of the european parliament in closely monitoring and supporting the implementation process of the sustainable development goals and the goals of the paris agreement by preservation of biodiversity , the natural environment and its resources , including by looking not only to monitor progress , but equally to enhance resource allocation and suggest improvements or concrete proposals;


### a. whereas the global order is increasingly polarised and marred by competing agendas and policy stances and by the increasing risk of regulatory fragmentation and competition on regulatory standards; ### a. whereas the global order is increasingly unstable and marred by growing assertiveness of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes , and by their increasing attempts to undermine and rewrite international norms;


### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of ‘unpeace’ , characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts’ , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security; ### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of instability , which has significant implications for eu and global security;


### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of ‘unpeace’ , characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts’ , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security; ### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of multipolar world order , characterised by great geopolitical instability and competition involving ‘hybrid-conflicts’ , that have significant implications for eu and global security;


### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of ‘unpeace’ , characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts’ , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security; ### b. whereas the world has entered a new era characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts’ , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security;


### c. whereas at the same time , the global order is increasingly confronted with policy issues and challenges that require effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise real solutions and common agreed upon standards that can deliver effectively in the interest of all; ### c. whereas at the same time , the global order is increasingly evolving , and is increasingly disrupted , requiring effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise real solutions and common agreed upon standards that can deliver effectively in the interest of all , and contribute to international peace , stability and sustainable development; whereas the eu stands behind international laws and norms;


### c. whereas at the same time , the global order is increasingly confronted with policy issues and challenges that require effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise real solutions and common agreed upon standards that can deliver effectively in the interest of all; ### c. whereas at the same time , the global order is increasingly confronted with policy issues and challenges that require effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise sustainable solutions and common standards in a rules based order that can deliver effectively in the interest of all;


### c. whereas at the same time , the global order is increasingly confronted with policy issues and challenges that require effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise real solutions and common agreed upon standards that can deliver effectively in the interest of all; ### c. whereas at the same time , the global order is increasingly confronted with policy issues and challenges that require meaningful action at international level , including effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise real solutions and common agreed upon standards that can deliver effectively in the interest of all;


### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy; ### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from changes in the international system such as the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions as well as the rise of anti-globalisation sentiments , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas the covid-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact on the international community have both reinforced and accelerated these changes; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy;


### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy; ### d. whereas multilateralism , as a peaceful means of organising relations between sovereign states , is increasingly challenged resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , including increasingly assertive authoritarian and totalitarian regimes , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas isolationism , protectionism and revisionism is forcing the multilateral system to face four connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance , accountability and of legitimacy;


### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy; ### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy;


### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy; ### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the differences and clashes between powers in a climate of increasing polarisation , populist attacks on multilateral institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and , through the pursuit of unilateral policies , undermine an international order based on international law and the rule of law; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy;


### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy; ### d. whereas multilateralism is in crisis , resulting in part from the emergence of new actors on the global stage and hybrid threats from them , the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions , the growing gap between public opinion and institutions , the decline of traditionally dominant geopolitical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law , responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses , divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power , of relevance and of legitimacy;


### e. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security , climate change , global public health and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges; ### e. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security , threats to fundamental freedoms and democracy , climate change , global public health and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these and future challenges;


### e. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security , climate change , global public health and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges; ### e. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security , climate change , global public health , spread of manipulative disinformation and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges;


### e. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security , climate change , global public health and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges; ### e. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas peace and security , climate change , global public health , increasing protectionism and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges;


### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights; ### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities;


### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights; ### f. whereas the climate change and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights;


### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights; ### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the global importance and policy primacy of public goods , such as , inter alia , access to food , water , health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights;


### g. whereas the increasing positions of strength by illiberal third countries in multilateral fora and international organisations , including through a strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora , can lead to asymmetric and less effective , if not biased , policy responses , absent the level playing field for all members of the international community , and to a much weaker commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas , unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas , in this context , it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules-based governance , international cooperation , a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges , but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict; ### g. whereas the increasing positions of strength by illiberal third countries in multilateral fora and international organisations , such as the un , notably in the un human rights council , including through a strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora , can lead to asymmetric and less effective , if not biased , policy responses , absent the level playing field for all members of the international community , and to a much weaker commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas , unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas , in this context , it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules-based governance , international cooperation , a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges , but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict;


### g. whereas the increasing positions of strength by illiberal third countries in multilateral fora and international organisations , including through a strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora , can lead to asymmetric and less effective , if not biased , policy responses , absent the level playing field for all members of the international community , and to a much weaker commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas , unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas , in this context , it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules-based governance , international cooperation , a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges , but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict; ### g. whereas the growing assertiveness of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes in multilateral fora and international organisations , including through attempts to weaken and rewrite international norms , and strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora , can lead to asymmetric and less effective , if not biased , policy responses , absent the level playing field for all members of the international community , and to a much weaker commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas , unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas , in this context , it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules-based governance , international cooperation , a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges , but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict;


### g. whereas the increasing positions of strength by illiberal third countries in multilateral fora and international organisations , including through a strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora , can lead to asymmetric and less effective , if not biased , policy responses , absent the level playing field for all members of the international community , and to a much weaker commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas , unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas , in this context , it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules-based governance , international cooperation , a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges , but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict; ### g. whereas the increasing positions of prominence by third countries that are illiberal or governed by authoritarians in multilateral fora and international organisations , including through a strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora , can lead to poor policy responses , absent the level playing field for all members of the international community , and to a weak commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas , unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas , in this context , it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules-based governance , international cooperation , a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges , but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict;


### h. whereas the un secretary-general’s report entitled ‘our common agenda’ , which was presented to the un general assembly in september 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including un member states , thought leaders , young people , civil society , relevant stakeholders and citizens , as well as the un system and its many partners , attests to the need for a more effective , inclusive and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the un system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas , in this context , the eu is uniquely positioned to support the un and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity and their ability to connect to relevant stakeholders , such as young people or the communities most impacted by climate change; whereas in doing so the eu should seize the opportunity to engage constructively and effectively with rival powers , while maintaining a firm stance on fundamental rights and pursuing closer cooperation with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based , inclusive , networked and effective multilateralism; ### h. whereas the un secretary-general’s report entitled ‘our common agenda’ , which was presented to the un general assembly in september 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including un member states , thought leaders , young people , civil society , relevant stakeholders and citizens , as well as the un system and its many partners , attests to the need for a more effective , inclusive and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the un system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas the holy see , along with its worldwide network of representations and the capillary presence of religious and faith-based organisations providing concrete assistance to vulnerable communities , has shown global leadership in multilateral fora and contributed to the advancement of sustainable human development , inclusive education , universal healthcare , humane migration policies , peace-building , disarmament , fight against climate change and other important agendas; whereas the eu is uniquely positioned to support the un and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity , efficiency , accountability , resilience , and ability to connect to relevant stakeholders; whereas in doing so the eu should seize the opportunity to engage constructively and effectively with rival powers , while maintaining a firm stance on fundamental rights and pursuing closer cooperation with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based , inclusive , networked and effective multilateralism;


### h. whereas the un secretary-general’s report entitled ‘our common agenda’ , which was presented to the un general assembly in september 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including un member states , thought leaders , young people , civil society , relevant stakeholders and citizens , as well as the un system and its many partners , attests to the need for a more effective , inclusive and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the un system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas , in this context , the eu is uniquely positioned to support the un and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity and their ability to connect to relevant stakeholders , such as young people or the communities most impacted by climate change; whereas in doing so the eu should seize the opportunity to engage constructively and effectively with rival powers , while maintaining a firm stance on fundamental rights and pursuing closer cooperation with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based , inclusive , networked and effective multilateralism; ### h. whereas the un secretary-general’s report entitled ‘our common agenda’ , which was presented to the un general assembly in september 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including un member states , thought leaders , young people , civil society , relevant stakeholders and citizens , as well as the un system and its many partners , attests to the need for a more effective , inclusive and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the un system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas , in this context , the eu is uniquely positioned to support the un and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity and their ability to connect to relevant stakeholders , such as young people or the communities most impacted by climate change; whereas in doing so the eu should seize the opportunity to engage constructively and effectively with rival powers , while maintaining a firm stance on fundamental rights and freedoms and pursuing closer cooperation with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based , inclusive , networked and effective multilateralism;


### h. whereas the un secretary-general’s report entitled ‘our common agenda’ , which was presented to the un general assembly in september 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including un member states , thought leaders , young people , civil society , relevant stakeholders and citizens , as well as the un system and its many partners , attests to the need for a more effective , inclusive and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the un system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas , in this context , the eu is uniquely positioned to support the un and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity and their ability to connect to relevant stakeholders , such as young people or the communities most impacted by climate change; whereas in doing so the eu should seize the opportunity to engage constructively and effectively with rival powers , while maintaining a firm stance on fundamental rights and pursuing closer cooperation with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based , inclusive , networked and effective multilateralism; ### h. whereas the un secretary-general’s report entitled ‘our common agenda’ , which was presented to the un general assembly in september 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including un member states , thought leaders , young people , civil society , relevant stakeholders and citizens , as well as the un system and its many partners , attests to the need for a more effective , inclusive and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the un system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas , in this context , the eu is uniquely positioned to support the un and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity and their ability to connect to stakeholders; whereas in doing so the eu should seize the opportunity to take on a global leadership role , working with rival powers , and exporting a strong social and political model rooted in european life values based on fundamental rights and pursuing closer cooperation with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based , inclusive , networked and effective multilateralism;


### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries; ### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach and the global gateway strategy confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu , taking into account the needs of partner countries; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries;


### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries; ### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach and the global gateway strategy confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu - including its multilateral dimension; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries;


### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries; ### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu , including through multilateral fora; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries;


### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu; whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries; ### i. whereas the new ‘global europe – neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument’ (global europe financial instrument) , combined with the ‘team europe’ approach confers on the eu and its member states an ability to pull resources together in a synergic way and to better coordinate assistance and create positive impact in the external action of the eu; whereas the eu should give priority to providing that aid to countries with a record of good governance and commitment to democratic principles and human rights , whereas the new global europe financial instrument provides for high-level political dialogue between the commission , the european external action service (eeas) and parliament on programming priorities with the opportunity for parliament to reconnect this policy and programming dialogue to its political outreach and consultations with third countries , thus reinforcing , through its parliamentary diplomacy activities and outreach , the ability of the eu to assist and positively impact relevant third countries;


### 1. welcomes the joint communication by the commission and the vp/hr to parliament and the council on strengthening the eu’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes very directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the eu’s foreign policy from its important , but more general commitment to effective multilateralism as defined in the 2003 european security strategy to the realisation of the need to combine the value and objective of effective multilateralism with principled pragmatism and the need to promote and preserve the eu’s interests and values , as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the eu’s foreign and security policy; concurs with the commission and the vp/hr on the need for the eu to be more assertive in pursuing its interests and in advancing the universal values in which it believes and , therefore , concurs on the need for the eu to defend and strengthen multilateralism as a means to ensuring a level playing field for the international community , providing a platform for inclusive policy dialogue , cooperation and convergence and achieving policy responses supported by the international community at large and which can truly deliver; points to the eu’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the eu should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards; ### 1. welcomes the joint communication by the commission and the vp/hr to parliament and the council on strengthening the eu’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes very directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the eu’s foreign policy from its important , but more general commitment to effective multilateralism as defined in the 2003 european security strategy to the realisation of the need to combine the value and objective of effective multilateralism with principled pragmatism and the need to promote and preserve the eu’s interests and values , as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the eu’s foreign and security policy; supports the joint communication’s statement that ‘the council needs to use treaty provisions that allow for constructive abstention and for the adoption of decisions by qualified majority voting in common foreign and security policy’1a; stresses the need to anchor qualified majority voting in foreign policy matters in future eu treaty changes , which would allow the eu to become a more effective global actor; concurs with the commission and the vp/hr on the need for the eu to be more assertive in pursuing its interests and in advancing the universal values in which it believes and , therefore , concurs on the need for the eu to defend and strengthen multilateralism as a means to ensuring a level playing field for the international community , providing a platform for inclusive policy dialogue , cooperation and convergence and achieving policy responses supported by the international community at large and which can truly deliver; points to the eu’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the eu should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards; recalls article 24 of the treaty on the european union , which notes that the “member states shall support the union's external and security policy actively and unreservedly in a spirit of loyalty and mutual solidarity” , and that they “shall refrain from any action which is contrary to the interests of the union or likely to impair its effectiveness as a cohesive force in international relations”; is concerned by the activities of some member states , such as the conduct of bilateral diplomatic initiatives with third countries , which may run counter to the provisions of article 24 teu;


### 1. welcomes the joint communication by the commission and the vp/hr to parliament and the council on strengthening the eu’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes very directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the eu’s foreign policy from its important , but more general commitment to effective multilateralism as defined in the 2003 european security strategy to the realisation of the need to combine the value and objective of effective multilateralism with principled pragmatism and the need to promote and preserve the eu’s interests and values , as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the eu’s foreign and security policy; concurs with the commission and the vp/hr on the need for the eu to be more assertive in pursuing its interests and in advancing the universal values in which it believes and , therefore , concurs on the need for the eu to defend and strengthen multilateralism as a means to ensuring a level playing field for the international community , providing a platform for inclusive policy dialogue , cooperation and convergence and achieving policy responses supported by the international community at large and which can truly deliver; points to the eu’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the eu should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards; ### 1. welcomes the joint communication by the commission and the vp/hr to parliament and the council on strengthening the eu’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the eu’s foreign policy commitment to effective multilateralism and the need to promote and preserve the eu’s interests and values , as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the eu’s foreign and security policy; points to the eu’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the eu should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards;


### 1. welcomes the joint communication by the commission and the vp/hr to parliament and the council on strengthening the eu’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes very directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the eu’s foreign policy from its important , but more general commitment to effective multilateralism as defined in the 2003 european security strategy to the realisation of the need to combine the value and objective of effective multilateralism with principled pragmatism and the need to promote and preserve the eu’s interests and values , as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the eu’s foreign and security policy; concurs with the commission and the vp/hr on the need for the eu to be more assertive in pursuing its interests and in advancing the universal values in which it believes and , therefore , concurs on the need for the eu to defend and strengthen multilateralism as a means to ensuring a level playing field for the international community , providing a platform for inclusive policy dialogue , cooperation and convergence and achieving policy responses supported by the international community at large and which can truly deliver; points to the eu’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the eu should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards; ### 1. welcomes the joint communication by the commission and the vp/hr to parliament and the council on strengthening the eu’s contribution to rules-based multilateralism; considers that this communication contributes very directly to and further advances the reflection on the direction of the eu’s foreign policy from its important , but more general commitment to effective multilateralism as defined in the 2003 european security strategy to the realisation of the need to combine the value and objective of effective multilateralism with principled pragmatism and the need to promote and preserve the eu’s interests and values , as laid out in the 2016 global strategy for the eu’s foreign and security policy; concurs with the commission and the vp/hr on the need for the eu to be more assertive in pursuing its interests and in advancing the universal values in which it believes and , therefore , concurs on the need for the eu to defend and strengthen the values and rules-based order and multilateralism as means to ensuring a level playing field for the international community , providing a platform for inclusive policy dialogue , cooperation and convergence and achieving policy responses supported by the international community at large and which can truly deliver; points to the eu’s ability to devise very efficient and inclusive regulatory standards for its single market and takes the view that the eu should also seek to promote such standards in the framework of its external action as a paradigm and contribution to the discussion on effective global regulatory standards;