### a monitoring , investigations and sanctions framework to ensure that intermediaries comply with the regulation. the commission , union agencies and member state authorities should be able to conduct undercover investigations , posing as potential applicants. sanctions should include fines of up to 25 % of revenue and should , where infringements are established twice , lead to the revocation of the union licence to operate. ### a monitoring , investigations and sanctions framework to ensure that intermediaries comply with the requirements.


### — a duty for member states to report to the commission regarding their rbi schemes should be introduced. the member states should submit a detailed annual report to the commission on the overall institutional and governance elements of their schemes. they should also report on individual applications and on rejections and approvals of applications. the commission should carry out , in cooperation with europol (including through its liaison officers in third countries) and frontex , union-level final checks of applications against the relevant union and international databases and should also carry out further security and background checks. on that basis , the commission should issue an opinion to the member state. the competence to grant residence or not under rbi schemes should remain with the member states. the union-level final check will also help to highlight several unsuccessful applications by the same individuals. ### — a duty for member states to report to the commission regarding their rbi schemes should be introduced. the member states should submit a detailed annual report to the commission on the overall institutional and governance elements of their schemes. they should also report on rejections and approvals of applications. the competence to grant residence or not under rbi schemes should remain with the member states.


### — a system for prior notification to and consultation with all other member states prior to granting residence under an rbi scheme should be set up. if a member state does not object within 14 days , that will mean they have no objection to the granting of residence1 . that will allow member states to detect double or subsequent applications and will allow member states to conduct checks in national databases that might not be available at union level. ### — a system for prior notification and consultation to detect double or subsequent applications should be set up among member states.


### — member states should be required to effectively check physical residence on their territory and to keep a record of it , which the commission and union agencies can consult. that should include at least biannual in-person reporting appointments and on-site visits to the domicile of the individuals concerned. ### — member states should be required to effectively check physical residence on their territory and to keep a record of it , which the commission and union agencies can consult.


### — rules on the types of investments required under rbi schemes should be introduced. 75 % of the required investment should consist of productive investments in the real economy , in line with the priority areas of green and digital growth under the recovery and resilience facility. investment in real estate , investment or trust funds or in government bonds or payments directly into the member state budget should not represent more than 25 % of the invested amount. furthermore , any payments directly into the member state budget should not be eligible as revenue for the purposes of the stability and growth pact. ### deleted


### — as all member states and the union institutions are confronted with the risks and costs of the cbi and rbi schemes operated by some member states , a common mechanism to offset the negative consequences of cbi and rbi schemes is justified. moreover , the value of selling member state citizenship or visas is inherently linked to the union rights and freedoms that come with it. by establishing a cbi and rbi adjustment mechanism , the negative consequences borne by all member states are compensated through that contribution to the union budget. it is a matter of solidarity between the member states having cbi and rbi schemes , the other member states and the union institutions. in order for that mechanism to be effective , the levy payable to the union should be set at a minimum of 50 % of the investment made. ### — as all member states and the union institutions are confronted with the risks and costs of the cbi and rbi schemes operated by some member states , a common mechanism to offset the negative consequences of cbi and rbi schemes , based on appropriate data and information , is justified. moreover , the value of selling member state citizenship or visas is inherently linked to the union rights and freedoms that come with it. by establishing a cbi and rbi adjustment mechanism , the negative consequences borne by all member states are compensated through a fair contribution to the union budget. it is a matter of solidarity between the member states operating cbi and rbi schemes and the other member states and union institutions.


### — the mechanism could be established under article 311 tfeu , which stipulates that “the union shall provide itself with the means necessary to attain its objectives and carry through its policies” , including the possibility to “establish new categories of own resources or abolish an existing category”. further implementing measures could be adopted in the form of a regulation. something similar was done for the plastics own resource that has been in place since 1 january 2021. that option does involve a rather lengthy process of formal adoption of an own resources decision , linked to the respective national constitutional requirements for approving it. this could be combined with the legal basis of article 80 tfeu which stipulates “the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility , including its financial implications , between the member states” , including in the area of immigration. ### deleted


### — for candidate countries , the complete phase-out of cbi schemes and the strict regulation of rbi schemes should be a prominent part of the accession criteria. ### — for candidate and potential candidate countries , their complete phase-out of cbi schemes and their strict regulation of rbi schemes should be an integral part of the accession negotiations.


### – having regard to articles 18 and 19 of the charter of fundamental rights on the right to asylum , and to protection in the event of removal , expulsion or extradition , ### deleted


### – having regard to the ongoing legislative work on the revision of the schengen borders code as regards the rules applicable to the temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders , on reforming the visa information system , on the completion of the etias legislative framework , on the instrument for financial support for border management and visa 2021-2027 , and the new proposal for a regulation introducing a screening of third country nationals at the external borders (com/2020/0612) , ### – having regard to the ongoing legislative work on the revision of the schengen borders code as regards the rules applicable to the temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders , on reforming the visa information system , on the completion of the etias legislative framework , on the recast of the return directive , on the instrument for financial support for border management and visa 2021-2027 , and the new proposal for a regulation introducing a screening of third country nationals at the external borders (com/2020/0612) ,


### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic , which has been added to the grounds invoked since 2015 for the persistent retention of internal border controls by some member states; reiterates its condemnation of the maintenance of internal border checks and its view that many of the prolongations are not in line with the rules pertaining to their extension , necessity or proportionality , and are therefore unlawful; ### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic; reiterates in this context its concern about the current situation with regard to some internal border controls in four member states , while fully supporting the public health measures put in place to limit the spread of covid-19 through physical distancing , including imposed confinement measures decided on by member states to be applicable to their territories;


### 2. deplores the fact that internal border controls are continuing to be introduced by some member states as a unilateral response to new challenges , before they have given proper consideration to the common european interest in maintaining schengen as an area without internal border controls; reiterates its call on the commission to exercise appropriate scrutiny over the application of the schengen acquis , including through the use of infringement procedures , and underlines the urgent need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among the schengen states and appropriate governance for the schengen area; ### 2. acknowledges the commission's effort to coordinate answers to new challenges; reiterates its call on the commission to exercise appropriate scrutiny over the application of the schengen acquis , including through the use of infringement procedures , and underlines the urgent need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation , instead of artificial and meaningless constrains , among the schengen states and appropriate governance for the schengen area;


### 6. notes that the agency has ongoing legal procedures regarding alleged violations of the staff regulations of officials of the european union and the conditions of employment of other servants of the union , laid down in council regulation (eec , euratom , ecsc) no 259/682 , and the right to good administration; notes that two cases3 were dismissed as unfounded and that the other two cases4 , wherein the general court ruled in favour of the agency at the first instance5 , are at the appeal stage; ### 6. notes that in 2020 on the legal procedures regarding alleged violations of the staff regulations of officials of the european union and the conditions of employment of other servants of the union , laid down in council regulation (eec , euratom , ecsc) no 259/682 , and the right to good administration , two cases3 were dismissed as unfounded and that in two other two cases4 the general court ruled in favour of the agency both at the first instance5 and at the appeal stage;


### 7. notes that e-procurement tools have been introduced , with the exception of e-submission; calls on the agency to report to the discharge authority on the progress made in that regard; ### 7. notes that e-procurement tools have been introduced , including e-submission , currently used by the agency for its open call for tenders;


### 14. notes that the agency disseminated 99 941 print publications and ranked among the top agencies in terms of publication orders at the publications office of the european union; notes that the agency has a good social media presence; encourages the agency to maintain the results achieved; ### 14. notes that the agency disseminated 99 941 print publications and ranked among the top agencies in terms of publication orders at the publications office of the european union; welcomes that the agency has a good social media presence; encourages the agency to continue promoting its work , research and activities to increase its public visibility;


### c. whereas the proportion of women who have ever worked and have experienced any unwanted behaviour with a sexual connotation in the workplace varies between member states , ranging from 11 % to 41 %7 ; ### c. whereas the proportion of women who have ever worked and have experienced any unwanted behaviour with a sexual connotation in the workplace varies between member states , ranging from 11 % to 41 %7 ; whereas sexual harassment disproportionately affects women workers , including women from racialized communities; whereas colourism is a serious issue that needs addressing in the work place;


### d. whereas harassment is widespread but under-reported; whereas harassment in the workplace has serious consequences for the physical and psychological health and well-being of employees and therefore its prevention and treatment should be a priority for every employer; ### d. whereas it must be assumed that the reporting figures do not include all instances of harassment; whereas harassment in the workplace has serious consequences for the physical and psychological health and well-being of employees and therefore its prevention and treatment should be a priority for every employer;


### e. whereas the progress made in addressing the issue of sexual harassment after the metoo movement is not sufficient and there is still a lot to be done within the european institutions and beyond; whereas the european institutions have started to adapt their internal rules and procedures in order to better identify , counter and sanction harassment; whereas the implementation of prevention mechanisms has given rise to a certain degree of reluctance resulting not only from ignorance of the phenomenon of harassment but also from the lack of clarity of the existing legal rules; ### e. whereas the progress made in addressing the issue of sexual harassment after the metoo movement is not yet sufficient and there is still a lot to be done within the european institutions; whereas the european institutions have started to adapt their internal rules and procedures in order to better identify , counter and sanction harassment;


### f. whereas in its previous resolutions , parliament called for the introduction of several concrete measures introducing a zero-tolerance approach but , several years on , only some of them have been fully implemented and more needs to be done; ### f. whereas in its previous resolutions , parliament called for the introduction of several concrete measures introducing a zero-tolerance approach , and whereas more needs to be done;


### f. whereas in its previous resolutions , parliament called for the introduction of several concrete measures introducing a zero-tolerance approach but , several years on , only some of them have been fully implemented and more needs to be done; ### f. whereas in its previous resolutions , parliament called for the introduction of several concrete measures introducing a zero-tolerance approach but only some of them have been fully implemented and more needs to be done;


### 2. reiterates its call for the eu and the member states to ratify the istanbul convention; is convinced that the eu and the member states should learn from the crises and backlashes against gender equality by adopting and implementing concrete , efficient and ambitious rules and policies on preventing and combating violence; ### 2. reiterates its call for the eu and the member states to ratify the istanbul convention , the international gold standard to prevent gender-based violence , and in so doing protect victims and punish perpetrators; stresses the need to intercept prevalent cultural attitudes about violence and gender equality; is convinced that the eu and the member states should learn from the crises and backlashes against gender equality by adopting and implementing concrete , efficient and ambitious rules and policies on preventing and combating violence;


### 4. is convinced that the european institutions should behave as exemplary employers and establish zero-tolerance standards; ### 4. is convinced that the european institutions should behave as exemplary employers and establish zero-tolerance standards; calls on the commission to assess , exchange and compare the existing best practices and to disseminate the results of this assessment as regards the most effective measures;


### 5. regrets the fact that , in spite of the progress initiated by the metoo campaign , which helped to break the silence and raise awareness of the need to implement better working conditions for all staff , cases of sexual harassment still occur in the european institutions , including parliament; recalls that these cases cast a shadow over the functioning of our institutions and undermine the confidence of eu citizens in them; ### 5. regrets the fact that , in spite of the progress initiated by the metoo campaign , which helped to break the silence and raise awareness of the need to implement better working conditions for all staff , cases of sexual harassment still occur in the european institutions , including parliament as well as taking into account the new conditions of remote working and the subsequent lessons of the covid-19 pandemic; recalls that these cases cast a shadow over the functioning of our institutions and undermine the confidence of eu citizens in them;


### 6. recalls the importance of prevention , with information and awareness-raising efforts , and the promotion of zero-harassment campaigns and policies; considers that the existing campaigns should be reinforced; ### 6. recalls the importance of prevention , with information and awareness-raising efforts , and the promotion of zero-harassment campaigns and policies; considers that the existing campaigns should be reinforced so that ignorance or a so called “lack of awareness” cannot be cited as an excuse for flagrant flouting of the rules;


### 6. recalls the importance of prevention , with information and awareness-raising efforts , and the promotion of zero-harassment campaigns and policies; considers that the existing campaigns should be reinforced; ### 6. recalls the importance of prevention , with information and awareness-raising efforts , and the promotion of zero-harassment campaigns and policies;


### 7. notes that sexual harassment cases are still under-reported because victims do not use the existing channels , demonstrating the need for further efforts with regard to the prevention of sexual harassment; ### 7. notes that sexual harassment cases are still under-reported because victims do not use the existing channels , demonstrating the need for further efforts with regard to the prevention of sexual harassment including information campaigns which can enable victims to recognise examples of harassment;


### 7. notes that sexual harassment cases are still under-reported because victims do not use the existing channels , demonstrating the need for further efforts with regard to the prevention of sexual harassment; ### 7. notes that sexual harassment cases are still under-reported because victims do not use the existing channels; calls for that to be taken into account when information campaigns enabling victims to identify examples of harassment are planned and carried out;


### 8. recalls the duty of all of the european institutions to put in place all necessary policies to prevent and address all forms of harassment and violence , and urges them to ensure that all of the rules in place guarantee a zero-tolerance approach to any forms of misconduct and full support for all victims; calls on the european institutions to strengthen their internal rules and policies to ensure that in cases of harassment and violence , they should not only suspend the perpetrator , but also entirely remove their salary; ### 8. recalls the duty of all of the european institutions to put in place all necessary policies to prevent and address all forms of harassment and violence , and urges them to ensure that all of the rules in place guarantee a zero-tolerance approach to any forms of misconduct and full support for all victims;


### 8. recalls the duty of all of the european institutions to put in place all necessary policies to prevent and address all forms of harassment and violence , and urges them to ensure that all of the rules in place guarantee a zero-tolerance approach to any forms of misconduct and full support for all victims; calls on the european institutions to strengthen their internal rules and policies to ensure that in cases of harassment and violence , they should not only suspend the perpetrator , but also entirely remove their salary; ### 8. recalls the duty of all of the european institutions to put in place all necessary policies to prevent and address all forms of harassment and violence , and urges them to ensure that all of the rules in place guarantee a zero-tolerance approach to any forms of misconduct and full support for all victims; calls on the european institutions to strengthen their internal rules and policies to ensure that in cases of harassment and violence , they should not only suspend the perpetrator , but also entirely remove their salary once proven guilty;


### 9. insists that the measures to address sexual harassment are not strong enough and do not include all of the actions requested in previous resolutions; welcomes the fact that this parliamentary term is the first in which members have been required to sign a declaration confirming their commitment to complying with the code of appropriate behaviour; ### 9. notes that the measures to address sexual harassment do not include all of the actions requested in previous resolutions; welcomes the fact that this parliamentary term is the first in which members have been required to sign a declaration confirming their commitment to complying with the code of appropriate behaviour;


### 10. welcomes the harassment prevention training offered to members , managers in parliament’s secretariat and staff; is convinced , however , that voluntary harassment prevention training has proven insufficient; calls for the introduction of mandatory training for all members; ### 10. welcomes the harassment prevention training offered to members , managers in parliament’s secretariat and staff; is convinced , however , that voluntary harassment prevention training has proven insufficient; calls for the introduction of mandatory training for all members; calls for any reprimand for those who do not comply to be proportionate and respectful of the member’s elected status and their right to excersise their mandate; suggests that one potential measure could perhaps include a formal ban on members’ participation in missons;


### 10. welcomes the harassment prevention training offered to members , managers in parliament’s secretariat and staff; is convinced , however , that voluntary harassment prevention training has proven insufficient; calls for the introduction of mandatory training for all members; ### 10. welcomes the harassment prevention training offered to members , managers in parliament’s secretariat and staff; is convinced , however , that voluntary harassment prevention training has proven insufficient; calls for the introduction of mandatory training for all levels of management;


### 11. welcomes the measures implemented under the ‘updated roadmap for the adaptation of preventive and early support measures to deal with conflict and harassment between members of the ep and apas , trainees and other staff’ adopted by the bureau on 12 march 2018 , and the gender action plan; calls for the improvement , on a regular basis , of awareness raising for all persons working on parliament’s premises about the zero-harassment policy , in order to provide them with the tools to recognise all forms of harassment and to report it; ### 11. welcomes the measures implemented under the ‘updated roadmap for the adaptation of preventive and early support measures to deal with conflict and harassment between members of the ep and apas , trainees and other staff’ adopted by the bureau on 12 march 2018 , and the gender action plan; calls for the improvement , on a regular basis , of awareness raising for all persons working on parliament’s premises about the zero-harassment policy , in order to provide them with the tools to recognise all forms of harassment and to report it; calls for more data so as to ascertain the extent of which harrasment affects employees within the ep including a particular focus on the lgbti community;


### 12. notes the work of the advisory committee on harassment and its prevention at the workplace and the advisory committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning members of the european parliament; calls for full transparency about how parliament is addressing issues of harassment , while protecting the identity of those affected , and invites both committees to draft and publish their monitoring reports and risk assessments annually on the european parliament website; calls for an independent evaluation of the measures in place by external and auditors selected in a transparent procedure; ### 12. notes the work of the advisory committee on harassment and its prevention at the workplace and the advisory committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning members of the european parliament; calls for full transparency about how parliament is addressing issues of harassment , while protecting the identity of those affected; calls for an independent evaluation of the measures in place , in a transparent procedure , by chosen auditors;


### 12. notes the work of the advisory committee on harassment and its prevention at the workplace and the advisory committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning members of the european parliament; calls for full transparency about how parliament is addressing issues of harassment , while protecting the identity of those affected , and invites both committees to draft and publish their monitoring reports and risk assessments annually on the european parliament website; calls for an independent evaluation of the measures in place by external and auditors selected in a transparent procedure; ### 12. notes the work of the advisory committee on harassment and its prevention at the workplace and the advisory committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning members of the european parliament; calls for full transparency about how parliament is addressing issues of harassment , while protecting the identity of those affected , and invites both committees to draft and publish their monitoring reports and risk assessments annually on the european parliament website; calls for an independent evaluation of the measures in place in a transparent procedure; emphasises the need to apply the legal principle that every accused person is innocent until proven guilty;


### 13. asks for the composition of the advisory committees to be updated to ensure an equal representation of external experts with proven expertise in tackling harassment in the workplace , including doctors , therapists and legal experts in the domain of harassment and to change their status to full members with voting rights; calls for the creation of a confidential register of cases over time , as already requested in the resolutions dating from 2017 and 2021; ### deleted


### 13. asks for the composition of the advisory committees to be updated to ensure an equal representation of external experts with proven expertise in tackling harassment in the workplace , including doctors , therapists and legal experts in the domain of harassment and to change their status to full members with voting rights; calls for the creation of a confidential register of cases over time , as already requested in the resolutions dating from 2017 and 2021; ### 13. asks for the composition of the advisory committees to be updated to ensure that internal experts with proven expertise in tackling harassment in the workplace , including doctors , therapists and legal experts in the domain of harassment and to change their status to full members with voting rights; calls for the creation of a confidential register of cases over time , as already requested in the resolutions dating from 2017 and 2021;


### 14. calls for the european ombudsman to provide coherent information on an annual basis to parliament’s high-level group on gender equality and diversity regarding complaints about maladministration relating to gender equality in parliament; ### deleted


### c. whereas different regulatory measures concerning prostitution have different effects on gender equality; ### c. whereas different regulatory measures in the member states concerning prostitution have different effects on gender equality;


### e. whereas ensuring the physical integrity of all and guaranteeing equality and respect for women’s rights must be at the heart of member state and eu policies; ### e. whereas ensuring the physical integrity of all and guaranteeing equality and respect for women’s rights must be at the heart of member state and eu policies in relation to prostitution;


### f. whereas there are strong links between prostitution and organised crime such as human trafficking; ### f. whereas there are strong links between forced and sometimes non-forced prostitution and organised crime such as human trafficking;


### g. whereas numerous factors cause people to enter prostitution , including poverty , social exclusion and a migration background; ### g. whereas numerous factors cause people to enter prostitution , including poverty , social exclusion , structural violence faced by women and a migration background;


### g. whereas numerous factors cause people to enter prostitution , including poverty , social exclusion and a migration background; ### g. whereas numerous factors cause people to enter prostitution , including poverty , social exclusion , drug-addiction and a migration background;


### h. whereas prostitution has cross-border implications and affects women’s rights and gender equality; whereas the disparity of legislation on prostitution in the eu benefits traffickers and organised crime networks; whereas all member states have a legal obligation to discourage and end human trafficking and organised crime; ### h. whereas prostitution has cross-border implications and affects women’s rights and gender equality; whereas in cross-border regions the systems should be coordinated to avoid hot spots in border regions; whereas the disparity of legislation on prostitution in the eu benefits traffickers and organised crime networks; whereas all member states have a legal obligation to discourage and end human trafficking and organised crime;


### 1. notes that approaches to regulating prostitution vary across the eu and target three key components of this system: prostituted persons , the purchase of sex (i.e. demand) , and pimping; stresses that the different laws have different effects on women in prostitution , their rights , women’s rights in general , gender equality , demand , society and neighbouring countries; ### 1. notes that approaches to regulating prostitution vary across the eu and target three key components of this system: prostituted persons , the purchase of sex (i.e. demand) , and pimping; stresses that the different laws have different effects on women in prostitution , their rights , women’s rights in general , gender equality , demand , societal attitudes and neighbouring member states , as well as the ability for women to reintegrate into society;


### 2. regrets the lack of reliable , accurate and comparable data across countries; ### 2. regrets the lack of reliable , accurate and comparable data across some member states apropos of trafficking , violence within forced prostitution , as well the success(es) of exit programmes;


### 5. underlines that consent can only be given freely when there is no power imbalance between the people involved; notes , at the same time , that it can be extremely difficult for people to realise that they are victims , especially when they do not know their rights , and recalls the dynamics of an abusive relationship; ### 5. underlines that consent can only be given freely when there is no power imbalance between the people involved; notes , at the same time , that it can be extremely difficult for people to realise that they are victims , especially when they do not know their rights , and recalls the dynamics of an abusive relationship; underlines in addition that the voice of women should always be listened to and recalls the need for informative , respectful programmes so that women in prostitution are abreast of their rights and obligations;


### 5. underlines that consent can only be given freely when there is no power imbalance between the people involved; notes , at the same time , that it can be extremely difficult for people to realise that they are victims , especially when they do not know their rights , and recalls the dynamics of an abusive relationship; ### 5. underlines that consent can only be given freely when there is no power imbalance between the people involved and that consent obtained through the giving or receiving of payments or benefits shall be irrelevant ; notes , at the same time , that it can be extremely difficult for people to realise that they are victims , especially when they do not know their rights , and recalls the dynamics of an abusive relationship;


### 5. underlines that consent can only be given freely when there is no power imbalance between the people involved; notes , at the same time , that it can be extremely difficult for people to realise that they are victims , especially when they do not know their rights , and recalls the dynamics of an abusive relationship; ### 5. underlines that consent can only be given freely when there is no power imbalance between the people involved; notes , at the same time , that it can be extremely difficult for people to realise that they are victims , especially when they are not aware of their rights , and recalls the dynamics of an abusive relationship;


### 6. notes that the deterioration of the social and economic situation as a result of the covid-19 pandemic has increased all forms of abuse and violence against women , including prostitution; warns that this will be further aggravated by the current energy and cost-of-living crisis; ### 6. notes that the deterioration of the social and economic situation as a result of the covid-19 pandemic has increased all forms of abuse and violence against women , including women resorting to prostitution in precarious situations; warns that this will be further aggravated by the current energy and cost-of-living crisis;


### 7. underlines that the european parliament recognised , in its resolution of 26 february 2014 on sexual exploitation and prostitution and its impact on gender equality , that prostitution and sexual exploitation are violations of human dignity , contravene human rights principles such as gender equality and are therefore contrary to the principles of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; recalls that it defined prostitution as a serious form of violence and exploitation in its resolution of 5 july 2022 on women’s poverty in europe4 ; ### 7. underlines that the european parliament recognised , in its resolution of 26 february 2014 on sexual exploitation and prostitution and its impact on gender equality , that prostitution and sexual exploitation are violations of human dignity , contravene human rights principles such as gender equality and are therefore contrary to the principles of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### 8. condemns the fact that women in prostitution lack legal security because of their criminalisation , meaning they face the constant threat of police and judicial persecution , are subject to additional vulnerability and stigmatisation that negatively affect their health , consequently experience difficulties in contacting support services and lack access to fundamental rights; deplores the fact that , at the same time , clients , brothel owners and human traffickers often remain unpunished; ### 8. condemns the fact that women in prostitution lack legal security because of their criminalisation , meaning they face the constant threat of police and judicial persecution , are subject to additional vulnerability and stigmatisation that negatively affect their physical and mental health , consequently experience difficulties in contacting support services and lack access to fundamental rights; deplores the fact that , at the same time , abusive and other non-law abiding clients , brothel owners and human traffickers often remain unpunished; calls on the relevant authorities within member states to increase their efforts to end the impunity for those who commit forced prostitution;


### 10. welcomes the fact that an increasing number of countries are taking up and implementing the nordic/equality model; supports the feminist background of this model and its goal of achieving gender equality , and highlights the model’s positive effects on the rights of people in prostitution and the fight against human trafficking; ### 10. takes note of the fact that an increasing number of countries are taking up and implementing the nordic/equality model; supports the overarching gender-specific objective of this model which seeks to reduce demand and its goal of achieving gender equality , and highlights the model’s positive effects on the rights of people in prostitution but that work and research is still needed to ensure that this model is effective in the fight against human trafficking;


### 11. notes that prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation only exist because there is a demand for them; ### 11. notes that prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation only exist because there is a demand for them; recognises that any service based economy works on the concept of supply and demand but that through the promotion of a strong , competitive and free market european economy fewer women will enter prostitution as a last resort to provide for their families;


### 11. notes that prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation only exist because there is a demand for them; ### 11. notes that prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation only exist because there is a demand for them therefore making the reduction of demand a key instrument for the prevention of human trafficking ;


### 12. notes that the decriminalisation of pimping and of the purchase of sex increases demand , empowers the demand side and normalises sex buying; underlines that the stigmatisation of people , especially women , in prostitution nevertheless persists; ### 12. notes that the decriminalisation of pimping and of the purchase of sex increases demand , empowers the demand side and normalises sex buying; underlines that the stigmatisation of people , especially women , in prostitution nevertheless persists; notes that only if demand is reduced can the prostitution market shrink and thus the number of those exploited in it;


### 13. is concerned that the legalisation of prostitution promotes legal structures behind which traffickers can hide; ### 13. is concerned that the legalisation of prostitution promotes legal structures behind which traffickers can hide; therefore calls on the member states to ensure that existing legislation and regulations are properly assessed so as to avoid any loopholes which allow criminals to act with impunity;


### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas countries that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose; ### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation , including that of minors , is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas countries that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose;


### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas countries that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose; ### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas in some member states such as ireland that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose;


### 15. notes that the different approaches to regulation in the eu have different effects and that women in prostitution have different rights and protections in different eu member states; underlines that , on average , 70 % of the individuals in prostitution in the eu are migrant women and that trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation mostly affects women and girls coming from the east of the european union; ### 15. notes that the different approaches to regulation in the eu have different effects and that women in prostitution have different rights and protections in different eu member states; underlines that , on average , 70 % of the individuals in prostitution in the eu are migrant women and that trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation mostly affects women and girls;


### 16. stresses that the divergent rules mean that some eu member states have more victims of trafficking in human beings than others and that free movement within the eu helps to move people from one market to the next; ### 16. recalls that the prostitution market and its actors operate across borders; stresses that the divergent rules mean that some eu member states have more victims of trafficking in human beings than others; calls member states and the commission to coordinate a pan-european approach and equal standards and possibilities of prosecution for those involved in prosecution;


### 17. emphasises that the gender-specific nature of prostitution reflects and replicates the prevailing power relations; stresses that prostitution and sexual exploitation are both a cause and a consequence of the unequal treatment of women and men and replicate and perpetuate stereotypes about women and men; ### 17. emphasises that the gender-specific nature of prostitution reflects and replicates the prevailing power relations; stresses that the majority of sex workers are women which widens the inequality gap between the genders and that prostitution and sexual exploitation are both a cause and a consequence of the unequal treatment of women and men and replicate and perpetuate stereotypes about women and men;


### 18. stresses the different effects of different regulatory measures on men , young people and society as a whole; ### 18. stresses the different effects of different regulatory measures on men , young people and society as a whole; highlights that there appears to have been a significant and positive shift in attitudes among boys and men in sweden after the introduction of the nordic model , whereby women are seen less as objects to satisfy man’s sexual desire but instead as victims of exploitation; whereby this dissuades them from purchasing sex;


### 19. underlines the member states’ obligation to protect women’s rights and physical integrity and promote gender equality , and highlights the eu’s role in doing this within the international community and in creating equal protection and equal rights across member states; ### 19. underlines the member states’ obligation to protect women’s rights and physical integrity and promote gender equality , and highlights the eu’s role in doing this within the international community and in creating equal protection and equal rights across member states; calls on all remaining member states to ratify the istanbul convention as soon as possible;


### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration; ### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration by going towards the nordic/equality model;


### 23. calls for specific measures to assist women in prostitution with their social and professional reintegration; calls for such exit programmes to work gradually , for women to be supported on their personal paths and for people’s potential to be recognised , with and professional training and further education programmes being adapted to take account of this; ### 23. calls on the member states for specific measures to assist women in prostitution with their social and professional reintegration; calls for such exit programmes to work gradually , for women to be supported on their personal paths and for people’s potential to be recognised , with and professional training and further education programmes being adapted to take account of this;


### 24. calls for comprehensive psychological , medical and socio-economic support for victims and survivors; ### 24. calls on member states to introduce comprehensive psychological , medical and socio-economic support for victims and survivors of prostitution; this support should include freely available health advice , financial support , housing; emphasises that this support should be confidential , and should be designed to protect the anonymity of the victim where requested;


### a. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the eu , and gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated into all eu activities and policies; whereas the eu should contribute to creating a world in which all people , regardless of gender , sexual orientation , race and ability can live peacefully , enjoying equal rights and the same opportunity to realise their potential; ### a. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the eu and is enshrined in the eu treaties and the charter of fundamental rights; gender mainstreaming is therefore an important tool in the horizontal integration of this principle into eu policies , measures and actions so as to deliver equality and enhance it in practice and achieve sustainable development , and gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated into all eu activities and policies; whereas the eu should contribute to creating a world in which all people , regardless of sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation , as enshrined in article21 of the charter of fundamental rights , can live peacefully , enjoying equal rights and the same opportunity to realise their potential;


### b. whereas women and girls are particularly affected by violence , poverty , armed conflicts and the impact of the climate emergency; whereas there is a growing global trend towards authoritarianism and an increasing number of fundamentalist groups , both of which are clearly linked to a backlash against women’s and lgbtiq+ rights; whereas any understanding of security that focuses on states rather than human beings is defective and will not lead to peace; ### b. whereas women and girls are particularly affected by violence , poverty armed conflicts , and climate change; whereas there are studies highlighting growing backlash against women’s and lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbtiq+) rights; whereas lgbtiq+ persons are protected under existing international human rights law , and whereas the “eu guidelines on lgbti” serve to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by lgbti persons;


### c. whereas countries such as sweden , france , canada and mexico have recently adopted and implemented frameworks to advance towards a feminist foreign policy; whereas a policy of this type questions the existing balance of power and aims to define its interactions with other states and movements in a manner that , firstly , gives priority to gender equality , protects and promotes the human rights of women and other traditionally marginalised groups; secondly , aims to guarantee their fair access to social , economic and political resources and their participation at all levels; thirdly , allocates significant resources to achieve that vision and seeks through its implementation to disrupt male-dominated power structures across all of its levels of influence; and finally , is informed by the voices of women human rights defenders and civil society; whereas any future eu foreign and security policy should aim to achieve these goals; ### c. delete


### d. whereas denmark , switzerland and norway have a strong gender equality-focused foreign policy; whereas spain , luxembourg , cyprus and germany have announced their intention to make gender equality a priority of their foreign policy; whereas the new commission has made gender equality one of its key priorities across all policy areas; ### d. whereas the new commission has made gender equality one of its key priorities across all policy areas;


### e. whereas the eu strategic approach to wps represents significant progress in terms of the eu’s engagement with the wps agenda; ### e. whereas the eu strategic approach to women , peach and security (wps) emphasises the need for concrete commitments and actions , as well as the need to engage , protect and support women and girls to achieve lasting peace and security as intrinsic components of human rights and sustainable development; whereas the eu strategic approach to wps represents significant progress in terms of the eu’s engagement with the wps agenda;


### e. whereas the eu strategic approach to wps represents significant progress in terms of the eu’s engagement with the wps agenda; ### e. whereas the eu strategic approach to wps represents significant progress in terms of the eu’s engagement with the wps agenda; whereas the eu should increase its efforts in addressing conflict related sexual and gender-based violence;


### f. whereas gap ii constituted an important step forward in fostering gender equality in the eu’s external relations , but its implementation still displays a number of shortcomings such as a narrow scope , the absence of gender-responsive budgeting , a lack of commitment on the part of the eu’s leaders , and a lack of institutional architecture and incentives to motivate and adequately support staff; ### f. whereas gap ii constituted an important step forward in fostering gender equality in the eu’s external relations with a number of positive trends; whereas there also a number of challenges as regards the reporting and implementation of key priorities and gender-related sdgs and the monitoring of progress on all objectives , as well as in terms of gender mainstreaming in policy dialogue; whereas even greater commitment of the eu’s leaders is of vital importance to achieve tangible results in terms of enhanced gender equality worldwide; whereas efficient use of the existing and future eu resources with gender responsive budgeting plays an important role , in particular in time of challenges in front of the next mff , budgetary constraints and post covid-19 crisis implications;


### h. whereas women remain largely under-represented in politics , particularly in the area of foreign policy and international security; whereas in the eu , 6 women hold the post of defence minister and only 3 out of 27 foreign ministers are women; ### h. whereas women remain largely under-represented , undervalued and under-resourced in politics and decision making process , particularly in the area of foreign policy and international security; whereas in the eu , 6 women hold the post of defence minister and only 3 out of 27 foreign ministers are women;


### h. whereas women remain largely under-represented in politics , particularly in the area of foreign policy and international security; whereas in the eu , 6 women hold the post of defence minister and only 3 out of 27 foreign ministers are women; ### h. whereas women remain under-represented in politics , including in the area of foreign policy and international security , not only in the eu but mostly worldwide in the third countries outside the eu;


### i. whereas in the eeas , men hold 75 % of middle management positions and 87 % of senior management posts; whereas the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) committed to reaching the target of 40 % of management positions being held by women by the end of his mandate; whereas the most recent appointments he made resulted in a structure with exclusively male deputy secretary-generals; ### i. whereas in the eeas , men hold 75 % of middle management positions and 87 % of senior management posts; whereas the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) committed to reaching the target of 40 % of management positions being held by women by the end of his mandate;


### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but important shortcomings continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr; ### deleted


### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but important shortcomings continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr; ### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but important shortcomings continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr; whereas , in this context , there is a strong need to reaffirm the eu’s commitment to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of the right of every individual to have full control over matters related to their srhrs free from discrimination and violence; whereas there is the need for access to sexual and reproductive health information , education and health-care services;


### k. whereas the work of gender advisers and focal points is central to translating eu policies on gender equality and wps into analysis , planning , conduct and evaluation , as well as to facilitating the integration of a gender perspective into daily tasks and operations; whereas gender advisers and focal points face numerous challenges in the performance of their duties; ### k. whereas the work of gender advisers and focal points is important to translating eu policies on gender equality and wps into analysis , planning , conduct and evaluation , as well as to facilitating the integration of a gender perspective into tasks and operations; whereas gender advisers and focal points play an important role in integrating gender-related policies horizontally in a balanced and proper manner;


### l. whereas only one third of all eu delegations work on the rights of lgbtiq+ people; whereas the eu’s lgbtiq+ guidelines are not being applied uniformly and their implementation depends strongly on the knowledge and interest of the delegations’ leadership instead of respecting a structural approach; ### deleted


### l. whereas only one third of all eu delegations work on the rights of lgbtiq+ people; whereas the eu’s lgbtiq+ guidelines are not being applied uniformly and their implementation depends strongly on the knowledge and interest of the delegations’ leadership instead of respecting a structural approach; ### l. whereas a more structural approach is needed to uniformly apply eu’s lgbtiq+ guidelines by all the delegations’ leadership this way ensuring the rights of all lgbtiq+ people;


### m. whereas limited funding and understaffing are fundamental obstacles to implementing eu objectives on gender equality; whereas policy coherence in the area of gender equality is also lacking , and a unified system facilitating an identical understanding and implementation of gender mainstreaming in eu institutions does not yet exist; ### m. whereas policy coherence in the area of gender equality is also lacking , and a unified system facilitating an identical understanding and implementation of gender mainstreaming in eu institutions does not yet exist;


### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that incorporates a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis and systematic gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds; ### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to continue enhancing women’s and girl’s right and advancing gender equality within foreign and security policy; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in gender analysis and gender impact assessments , when possible , and greater involvement of women at all levels and stages of decision-making;


### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that incorporates a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis and systematic gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds; ### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that incorporates a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis and systematic gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds; underlines the importance of engaging men and boys in the process as agents of change;


### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to further strengthen their support for gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the eu’s foreign and security policy , to support the full enjoyment of human rights by all women and to strengthen their empowerment across the globe;


### 2. welcomes the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii in 2020; stresses that this document needs to take the form of a communication in order to ensure its effective implementation; welcomes the eu action plan on women , peace and security , and calls for its robust implementation; welcomes the decision to renew the eu action plan on human rights and democracy , and calls for gender mainstreaming and targeted actions for gender equality and women’s rights , including srhr , to be included in the action plan; ### 2. welcomes the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii (gap iii) in 2020; stresses that this document needs to take the form of a communication in order to ensure its effective implementation; calls on gap iii to challenge the backlash against women’s rights , through strengthening access to sexual and reproductive health for women and girls , free from coercion , violence , discrimination and abuse; welcomes the eu action plan on women , peace and security , and calls for its robust implementation; welcomes the decision to renew the eu action plan on human rights and democracy , and calls for gender mainstreaming and targeted actions for gender equality and women’s rights , including srhr , to be included in the action plan;


### 2. welcomes the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii in 2020; stresses that this document needs to take the form of a communication in order to ensure its effective implementation; welcomes the eu action plan on women , peace and security , and calls for its robust implementation; welcomes the decision to renew the eu action plan on human rights and democracy , and calls for gender mainstreaming and targeted actions for gender equality and women’s rights , including srhr , to be included in the action plan; ### 2. welcomes the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii in 2020; stresses that this document needs to take the form of a communication in order to ensure its effective implementation; welcomes the eu action plan on women , peace and security , and calls for its robust implementation; welcomes the inclusion of promoting the wps agenda in the joint declaration on eu-nato cooperation 2018; welcomes the decision to renew the eu action plan on human rights and democracy , and calls for gender mainstreaming and targeted actions for gender equality and women’s rights , including srhr , to be included in the action plan;


### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender equality; ### 2. welcomes that gender equality has been prominently included in eu political positions and dialogues with partner countries; calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard the vp/hr to increase the percentage of women in eu’s internal decision-making mechanisms and management positions;


### 3. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that the heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure that gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and are required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; ### 3. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that the heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure that gender equality is mainstreamed in the delegation’s work and are required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is a gender focal point in the eu delegations; notes that in particular the use of gender analysis in the formulation of eu external actions is increasing and almost all eu delegations have carried out a detailed gender analysis;


### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; insists gender equality should be a central objective of all eu external action;


### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to continue their efforts in integrating gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy;


### 4. regrets that not a single one of the 12 civilian csdp missions is headed by a woman; calls on the vp/hr to draw up a gender strategy for csdp missions with specific targets; ### 4. welcomes that the number of women deployed to csdp missions and operations has increased and that in 2016 , there were 5 women heads of missions; however regrets that nowadays none of the 11 civilian csdp missions is headed by a woman; recalls that a concerted effort by the eu leadership and member states is needed as they provide for the greater part of csdp civilian personnel deployed;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure continued commitment at the highest political levels to the implementation of gap iii; requests that gap iii specify that 85 % of official development assistance (oda) should go to programmes which have gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective , and that , within this broader commitment , 20 % of oda should be allocated to programmes with gender equality , including srhr , as a principal objective; calls for further targeted actions to achieve gender equality; calls , furthermore , for the new plan to strengthen qualitative analyses and to move beyond the ‘box ticking’ logic to assess the real impact of such programmes in advancing gender equality; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure continued commitment at the highest political levels to the implementation of gap iii; requests that programmes under the official development assistance (oda) which have gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective should be considered in the gap iii; calls for further targeted actions to achieve gender equality; calls , furthermore , for the new plan to strengthen qualitative analyses and to move beyond the ‘box ticking’ logic to assess the real impact of such programmes in advancing gender equality;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure continued commitment at the highest political levels to the implementation of gap iii; requests that gap iii specify that 85 % of official development assistance (oda) should go to programmes which have gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective , and that , within this broader commitment , 20 % of oda should be allocated to programmes with gender equality , including srhr , as a principal objective; calls for further targeted actions to achieve gender equality; calls , furthermore , for the new plan to strengthen qualitative analyses and to move beyond the ‘box ticking’ logic to assess the real impact of such programmes in advancing gender equality; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure continued commitment at the highest political levels to the implementation of gap iii; requests that gap iii specify that 85 % of official development assistance (oda) should go to programmes which have gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective , and that , within this broader commitment , 20 % of oda should be allocated to programmes with gender equality , including srhr , as a principal objective; calls for further targeted actions to achieve gender equality; calls , furthermore , for the new plan to strengthen a solid evidence-based approach with qualitative analyses this way assessing the real impact of such programmes in advancing gender equality;


### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; ### 5. recognizes that women’s peace efforts at the local , national and international level is also an essential resource for conflict resolution and peace building; stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the integration of a gender perspective in foreign and security policies constitutes an added value for the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution;


### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; ### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution , particularly through the facilitation of dialogue , mediation and peace negotiations;


### 6. recommends that gap iii be accompanied by clear , measurable , time-bound indicators of success , including an attribution of responsibility to different actors , and with clear objectives in each partner country , developed with the partner country and civil society organisations (csos); ### 6. stresses that in many parts of the world , women’s and girl’s full guarantee of human rights are being held back , and civil society organisations (csos) , including women’s and girl’s rights organisations , are facing increasing challenges in the shrinking democratic space globally ;recommends that gap iii be accompanied by clear , measurable , time-bound indicators of success , including an attribution of responsibility to different actors , and with clear objectives in each partner country , developed in close corporation with the partner country and with an active inclusion of local csos , local small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) and other relevant civil society actors of the partner country;


### 6. welcomes the eu strategic approach to women , peace and security (wps) and the eu action plan on wps adopted in 2019; regrets , however , that translating this policy commitment into action remains a challenge; ### 6. welcomes the eu strategic approach to women , peace and security (wps) and the eu action plan on wps adopted in 2019; points out that translating this policy commitment into action remains a challenge and requires continued efforts;


### 7. calls for specific earmarked funding on gender equality in the framework of the proposed neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) regulation , and for reduced administrative constraints to allow access to funding for local and small csos; stresses the importance of ensuring that partners can count on receiving sufficient financial resources for gender mainstreaming; ### 7. stresses that the need to increase the efficient use of the existing resources on gender equality in the framework of the proposed neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument(ndici) regulation , and for reduced administrative constraints to allow access to funding for local and small csos;


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### 8. urges the vp/hr and the eu member states to include references to unsc resolution 1325 and follow-up resolutions in csdp-related council decisions and mission mandates , and to make sure that all csdp missions and operations have an annual action plan on how to implement the objectives of gap iii and the eu action plan on wps; ### 8. notes that gap ii has served an important purpose and supported the entire eu foreign policy agenda shifting the institutional culture of the commission’s services and the eeas in order to more effectively deliver on the eu’s commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment through the eu’s external relations , and welcomes therefore the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii (gap iii) in 2020; recommends the vp/hr and the eu member states to include references to unsc resolution 1325 and follow-up resolutions in csdp-related council decisions and mission mandates , making sure that csdp missions and operations have an annual action plan on how to implement the objectives of the future gap iii and the eu action plan on wps;


### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , and to have a full-time gender adviser in each eeas directorate , reporting directly to the principal adviser; ### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; stresses , in this context , the need for a more efficient use of resources assigned to this position , given the constraints of the eu budget in general , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the eeas to continue further its efforts with gender mainstreaming of the work in each eeas directorate and encourage its staff to work closely with the european institute for gender equality (eige) , providing high quality research and data to support better informed and evidence based decision-making by policy makers and other key stakeholders working to achieve gender equality; stresses that knowledge sharing between the eu institutions and agencies is substantial and highly efficient tool to avoid high administrative costs and unnecessary increase in bureaucracy;


### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , and to have a full-time gender adviser in each eeas directorate , reporting directly to the principal adviser; ### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , reporting directly to the principal adviser;


### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , and to have a full-time gender adviser in each eeas directorate , reporting directly to the principal adviser; ### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , that is integrated with the eeas directorates and provides sufficient assistance in realising the wps agenda;


### 9. recognises that gender equality is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges. ### deleted


### 9. recognises that gender equality is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges. ### 9. recognises that gender equality is an integral part of an efficient management in the external actions and thematic areas , such as climate challenges; calls for more women as decision-makers in international forums discussing climate policy.


### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 , but regrets the lack of specific and measurable objectives; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete and binding goals on the presence of women in management positions; recommends a target of 50 % of management positions being held by women , including as heads of delegation and heads of csdp missions and operations; regrets , in addition , the absence of other diversity targets and of overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds; ### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 and invites eeas to review it in due course and consider setting , specific and measurable objectives including on the presence of women in management positions;


### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 , but regrets the lack of specific and measurable objectives; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete and binding goals on the presence of women in management positions; recommends a target of 50 % of management positions being held by women , including as heads of delegation and heads of csdp missions and operations; regrets , in addition , the absence of other diversity targets and of overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds; ### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete and binding goals on the presence of women in management positions; engages a discussion about other diversity targets and about overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds;


### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 , but regrets the lack of specific and measurable objectives; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete and binding goals on the presence of women in management positions; recommends a target of 50 % of management positions being held by women , including as heads of delegation and heads of csdp missions and operations; regrets , in addition , the absence of other diversity targets and of overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds; ### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 , but regrets the lack of specific and measurable objectives; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete goals on the presence of women in management positions; recommends a target of 50 % of management positions being held by women , including as heads of delegation and heads of csdp missions and operations; regrets , in addition , the absence of other diversity targets and of overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds;


### 11. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that they be required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; ### 11. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that they be required to report on it;


### 11. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that they be required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; ### 11. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that they be required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure smooth work flows and to keep bureaucracy at a minimum in the eu delegations;


### 12. stresses that achieving gender equality is not possible without a gender-responsive leadership; calls , in this context , for mandatory training on gender equality for all middle and senior managers of the eeas and heads/commanders of csdp missions and operations; ### 12. stresses that achieving gender equality is not possible without a gender-responsive leadership; calls , in this context , for unit-specific training programs on gender equality for all middle and senior managers of the eeas and heads/commanders of csdp missions and operations;


### 13. calls for the eu and the member states to comply with all international commitments related to the global gender equality agenda; calls , furthermore , for them to encourage and support partner states to repeal the reservations they have entered with regard to cedaw , and to implement the declaration and the action plan from the un’s fourth world conference on women in beijing in 1995 , including through legislation; ### 13. calls on the eu member states to strengthen their efforts to enhance equality between women and men , following all international commitments and best practices related to the global gender equality agenda; calls , furthermore , for them to encourage and support partner states through recommendations to advance women’s rights , highlighting the importance of complying with the commitments contained in the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (cedaw) and , the declaration and the action plan from the un’s fourth world conference on women in beijing in 1995 among others; highlights the importance of the oecd/dac recommendation on ending sexual exploitation , abuse , and harassment in development co-operation and humanitarian assistance; welcomes in this context the focus on addressing abuse and harassment by relevant stakeholders in development cooperation , in the humanitarian context and in conflict-related settings in co-operation and humanitarian assistance;


### 14. calls on the vp/hr , the eeas and the member states to ensure full implementation of the eu guidelines on human rights defenders , and to adopt an annex aiming to recognise and develop additional strategies and tools to respond better and more effectively to prevent the specific situation , threats and risk factors faced by defenders of women’s human rights; ### 14. calls on the vp/hr , the eeas and the member states to ensure full implementation of the eu guidelines on human rights defenders in order to reduce threats and risk factors faced by defenders of women’s human rights as articulated in the action plan on human rights 2020-2024;


### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work; ### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and support to local csos and ensure a proper level of their capacity-building , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work;


### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work; ### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the state of gender equality and the situation of the civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; calls the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work;


### — having regard to the oviedo convention , and articles 3 and 4 of the eu charter of fundamental rights (cfr) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the universal declaration of human rights and other un human rights treaties and instruments , ### — having regard to the universal declaration of human rights , with a special focus on article 18 thereof , and other un human rights treaties and instruments ,


### — having regard to the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015 , ### — having regard to the universal declaration of human rights and the fact that human rights are universal , inalienable , interdependent and interrelated ,


### a. whereas the right to life is paramount under article 2 of the cfr; ### deleted


### b. whereas throughout the celebration of the 30th anniversary of un convention on the rights of the child (uncrc) in november 2019 , the eu stressed its commitment to developing a comprehensive strategy on children’s rights and placing them at the heart of eu policies; whereas parliament hosted a dedicated conference on 20 november 2019 , which addressed a range of issues including challenges to the protection of the rights of the child in an ever-changing digital world , overcoming barriers to the full enjoyment of children’s rights and tackling the changing nature of armed conflicts and their impact on children’s futures; ### b. whereas throughout the celebration of the 30th anniversary of un convention on the rights of the child (uncrc) in november 2019 , the eu stressed its commitment to developing a comprehensive strategy on children’s rights and parental rights and placing them at the heart of eu policies; whereas parliament hosted a dedicated conference on 20 november 2019 , which addressed a range of issues including challenges to the protection of the rights of the child in an ever-changing digital world , especially in regards to banning access to child pornography , harassment and violence , overcoming barriers to the full enjoyment of children’s rights and tackling the changing nature of armed conflicts and their impact on children’s futures;


### b. whereas throughout the celebration of the 30th anniversary of un convention on the rights of the child (uncrc) in november 2019 , the eu stressed its commitment to developing a comprehensive strategy on children’s rights and placing them at the heart of eu policies; whereas parliament hosted a dedicated conference on 20 november 2019 , which addressed a range of issues including challenges to the protection of the rights of the child in an ever-changing digital world , overcoming barriers to the full enjoyment of children’s rights and tackling the changing nature of armed conflicts and their impact on children’s futures; ### b. whereas throughout the celebration of the 30th anniversary of un convention on the rights of the child (uncrc) in november 2019 , the eu stressed its commitment to developing a comprehensive strategy on children’s rights and placing them at the heart of eu policies; whereas parliament hosted a dedicated conference on 20 november 2019 , which addressed a range of issues including challenges to the protection of the rights of the child in an ever-changing digital world , overcoming barriers to the full enjoyment of children’s rights and tackling the changing nature of armed conflicts and their impact on children’s futures , including the impact of these conflicts on their development , education and later life , while taking into account the statements made by children in the discussion;


### c. whereas surrogacy is condemned in the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015; ### deleted


### c. whereas the crisis triggered by the global covid-19 pandemic , the outbreak of which was first identified in december 2019 , the ways in which states have responded to it , the hardship it has caused and its impact on international relations and conflicts have long-term implications on all matters involving respect for human rights; ### c. whereas the crisis triggered by the global covid-19 pandemic , the outbreak of which was first identified in december 2019 , and the response to it caused hardship and impacted on international relations and the observance of human rights;


### 1. expresses concern at the global population outlook , with under-population forecast to bring economic crises , instability and social upheaval; urges member states to address this danger with demography-friendly policies encouraging gender complementarity and a positive image of the family; ### deleted


### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; ### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have the protection of life as their first imperatives;


### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; ### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must be balanced with economic considerations; in this regard reminds that it is crucial to ensure that people have livelihoods; finds it regretful that in this context numerous children and youth had to take up jobs in order to meet basic needs and support their households and as a result left school; this undesired development brings us back in time in terms of school education of children , only one third of 6-17 year olds went back to school;


### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; ### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , should prevail over economic considerations; at the same time , by showing the same regard for human rights in their totality , we must ensure that our economies will recover rapidly as to offer sufficient funding for the good functioning of the healthcare systems and other essential sectors of activity; also , citizen’s right to work and the right to have a place of employment that offers a sufficient salary must be kept high on our agenda;


### 2. notes that feminicide , where born and unborn baby girls are discarded , robs the world of their contribution , and creates imbalances between the sexes , which can lead to violence against women , rape and forced prostitution; ### 2. notes the alarming increase of violence against women worldwide during the covid-19 crisis in particular and welcomes the efforts and investments of the eu together with its international partners aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls , while reiterating that women around the globe remain vulnerable to violence in the form of domestic violence , mobbing , sexual exploitation , human trafficking , child and forced marriage , rape as a weapon of war , feminicide as well as other forms such as harassment and hate-speech online; condemns therefore all forms of gender-based , physical , sexual and psychological violence;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences; also stresses in this regard the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from rising authoritarianism as well as from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , religious and belief minorities defenders , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; expresses concern over cases of discrimination in distribution of covid-19 aid on account of citizen's faith;