### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; ### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue miroslav lajčák; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law and without further delay; calls for the full implementation , in good faith and in a timely manner , of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; calls on both sides to be ready to make difficult decisions which lead to progress in the dialogue and reconciliation between their societies; underlines that the current geopolitical environment makes it even more imperative to overcome the legacies of the past and engage in meaningful negotiations;


### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; ### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; believes that a final and comprehensive settlement which includes mutual recognition between serbia and kosovo will enhance cooperation and prosperity in the wider region and might prompt countries that still do not offer recognition to kosovo to do so;


### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; ### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; recalls that refraining from war rhetoric and aggressive foreign policy approach to neighbouring countries is a precondition for the normalization of regional relations;


### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; ### 25. condemns , in the strongest terms , all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve and several other violent incidents targeting serbs in kosovo; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo;


### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; ### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in the northern municipalities of kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo;


### 26. welcomes the recent agreements in the framework of the berlin process; ### 26. welcomes the recent agreements in the framework of the berlin process on the freedom of movement with identity cards , on the recognition of higher education qualifications , and on the recognition of professional qualifications for doctors of medicine , dentists and architects; calls for their rapid implementation;


### 27. welcomes serbia’s progress in developing a functioning market economy but underlines the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by weaknesses in the rule of law; ### 27. welcomes serbia’s continued progress in developing a functioning market economy but underlines the fact that the country’s economy is hampered by long standing structural challenges including weaknesses in the rule of law; reiterates that reforms in the fundamental areas as well as efforts to tackle corruption , enhance transparency , strengthen institutions and social dialogue remain essential for economic development;


### 28. welcomes the agreement at the tirana summit on reduced roaming costs; ### 28. welcomes the agreement at the tirana summit on reduced roaming costs; in this respect calls on the authorities , private actors and all stakeholders to facilitate reaching the agreed targets to achieve a substantial reduction of roaming charges for data on 1 october 2023 and further reductions leading to prices close to the domestic prices by 2027


### 28. welcomes the agreement at the tirana summit on reduced roaming costs; ### 28. welcomes the tirana summit agreement on reduced roaming costs , which will allow for the first reduction in roaming costs between the eu and the western balkans in 2023 , with a view to full removal thereafter;


### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation; ### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation , notes with concern that additional efforts need to be invested in the socio-economic development of the border regions in order to prevent them from depopulation; reminds that to use ipa iii cross-border co-operation programmes could be utilised for this purpose;


### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation; ### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation and brain drain , in particular through investments in education and health care as well as through the decentralization of the country by investing in medium-sized cities;


### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region; ### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by malign third countries and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region , as well as with the higher number of projects conducted outside the regular public procurement system through intergovernmental agreements; notes the increasing share in total investments in serbia by china , the increase in imports from china , as well as the planned free trade agreement with china and china's influence on the political and economic processes in the region; recalls that the eu is serbia’s most important trade partner; recalls that all projects irrespective of their origin should support serbia’s efforts to join the eu and respect european policies and rules as regards for instance , public procurement , competition , environment , including environmental impact assessments , energy or transport;


### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region; ### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political , economic and environmental processes in the region;


### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region; ### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their growing influence on the political and economic processes in the region;


### 31. recalls the substantial eu assistance provided to the country , in particular through the instrument for pre-accession assistance; urges the serbian authorities to strengthen strategic communication and improve the visibility of eu funding; ### 31. recalls that the eu is the largest provider of financial assistance to serbia , in particular through the instrument for pre-accession assistance; urges the serbian authorities to strengthen strategic communication and improve the visibility of eu funding; calls on the european commission to continue to monitor closely the use of eu financial assistance by the serbian authorities and other beneficiaries;


### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; ### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package of 1 billion eur in eu grants to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis and building resilient and environmentally friendly energy systems; welcomes the signing of the 165 million eur budget support to fight the energy crisis in serbia; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems in line with repowereu; welcomes the beginning of construction of gas interconnector between serbia and bulgaria;


### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; ### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and chinese investments in the energy sector , and building environmentally friendly energy systems;


### 33. expresses concern about air pollution; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans; ### 33. expresses concern about persistent air pollution; welcomes the new plan on protection from air pollution and reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently start the implementation of these plans; underlines that fossil fuels are redundant in a carbon-neutral economy and welcomes the announced efforts to diversify energy mix , improve energy efficiency and increase energy independence;


### 33. expresses concern about air pollution; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans; ### 33. expresses concern about air pollution in serbia and across the region; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans;


### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests; ### 34. expresses concern about the impact on environment , labour market and labour rights , as well as good business practices of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies , including the kostolac coal-fired power station , copper and gold mine in bor , steelworks in smeredovo and the linglong plant in zrenjanin; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests and to ensure full implementation of all relevant national legislation , including environmental and labour standards , as well as eu rules in this regard as pertains to the accession process;


### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests; ### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests; urges the serbian authorities to improve the transparency and environmental impact assessment of chinese and russian investments;


### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests; ### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address all legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests;


### — having regard to the stabilisation and association agreement between the european union and the european atomic energy community , of the one part , and kosovo , of the other part1 , which entered into force on 1 april 2016 , ### — having regard to the stabilisation and association agreement between the european union and the european atomic energy community , of the one part , and kosovo* , of the other part1 , which entered into force on 1 april 2016 ,


### — having regard to the stabilisation and association agreement between the european union and the european atomic energy community , of the one part , and kosovo , of the other part1 , which entered into force on 1 april 2016 , ### — having regard to the stabilisation and association agreement (saa) between the european union and the european atomic energy community , of the one part , and kosovo* , of the other part1 , which entered into force on 1 april 2016 ,


### — having regard to the sofia summit of 10 november 2020 , including the declaration on common regional market and the declaration on the green agenda for the western balkans , ### — having regard to the sofia summit of 10 november 2020 , including the declaration on common regional market and the declaration on the green agenda for the western balkans , and to the sofia declaration of the eu-western balkans summit of 17 may 2018 and the sofia declaration , annexed thereto;


### — having regard to un security council resolution 1244 of 10 june 1999 , to the international court of justice (icj) advisory opinion of 22 july 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of kosovo , and to un general assembly resolution 64/298 of 9 september 2010 , which acknowledged the content of the icj opinion and welcomed the eu’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between serbia and kosovo , ### — having regard to un security council resolution 1244 of 10 june 1999 , to the international court of justice (icj) advisory opinion of 22 july 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of kosovo , and to un general assembly resolution 64/298 of 9 september 2010 ,


### — having regard to the first agreement on principles governing the normalisation of relations between the governments of serbia and kosovo of 19 april 2013 , to the agreements of 25 august 2015 , and to the ongoing eu-facilitated dialogue for the normalisation of relations , ### — having regard to the first agreement on principles governing the normalisation of relations between serbia and kosovo of 19 april 2013 , to the agreements of 25 august 2015 , and to the ongoing eu-facilitated dialogue for the normalisation of relations ,


### — having regard to the agreement on free movement between the governments of serbia and kosovo of 27 august 2022 , and to the agreement on licence plates of 23 november 2022 , ### — having regard to the agreement on free movement between serbia and kosovo of 27 august 2022 , and to the agreement on licence plates of 23 november 2022 ,


### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; ### deleted


### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; ### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects continued the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice , as well as overwhelming public support for european integration and identity; welcomes the population's pro-western spirit and the rate of progress with regards to eu-related reforms calls on the commission to take the necessary further steps to launch the application process without further delay; calls on the member states to invite the european commission to present the questionnaire without further delay in order to assess kosovo’s readiness for eu candidate status;


### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; ### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects overwhelming consensus among its political parties , the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice;


### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; ### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; calls on european institutions to be committed and consistent in providing institutional support for reforms that will improve the daily lives of kosovo citizens.


### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo; ### deleted


### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo; ### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo , at the latest on 1 january 2024;


### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo; ### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo , and urges the smooth and fast implementation of the agreement;


### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; ### deleted


### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; ### 3. reminds that five eu member states do not recognise kosovo as a sovereign state;


### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; ### 3. notes that certain member states have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state;


### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; ### 3. urges the five member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so without further delay; welcomes the fact that israel has recognized kosovo on 4 september 2020; regrets that despite the fact that the republic of korea has recognized kosovo as an independent state , it has not yet established diplomatic relations with kosovo;


### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; ### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; stresses its concern that member states are using institutional tools to block or hinder integration progress in the region , including kosovo;


### 4. takes note of the period of political stability following the 2021 elections and encourages kosovo to make further efforts to address the challenges on its european path; underlines the fact that the pace of the accession process will depend on progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights and the normalisation of relations with serbia; ### 4. takes note of the period of political stability following the 2021 elections; underlines the fact that the pace of the accession process will depend on progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights and the normalisation of relations with serbia;


### 4. takes note of the period of political stability following the 2021 elections and encourages kosovo to make further efforts to address the challenges on its european path; underlines the fact that the pace of the accession process will depend on progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights and the normalisation of relations with serbia; ### 4. welcomes the longest period of political stability following the 2021 elections and encourages kosovo to make further efforts to address the challenges on its european path; underlines the fact that the pace of the accession process will depend on progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights and the normalisation of relations with serbia based on mutual recognition ;


### 5. commends kosovo’s ongoing alignment with the eu’s foreign and security policy , in particular its strong condemnation of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine and its implementation of the eu’s restrictive measures against russia and belarus; ### 5. welcomes kosovo’s ongoing alignment with the eu’s foreign and security policy , in particular its strong condemnation of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine and its implementation of the eu’s restrictive measures against russia and belarus; notes that this alignment reflects continued and strong commitment towards eu integration;


### 6. reiterates its support for kosovo’s application for membership of the council of europe and the country’s plan to join the nato partnership for peace programme; ### deleted


### 6. reiterates its support for kosovo’s application for membership of the council of europe and the country’s plan to join the nato partnership for peace programme; ### 6. reiterates its support for kosovo’s application for membership of the council of europe and the country’s plan to join the nato partnership for peace programme; calls on serbia to lift its blocking vote that prohibits kosovo from being a member in the council of europe and other international organisations;


### 6. reiterates its support for kosovo’s application for membership of the council of europe and the country’s plan to join the nato partnership for peace programme; ### 6. reiterates its support for kosovo’s application for membership of the council of europe and the country’s plan to join the nato partnership for peace programme; reiterates that the path of euro-atlantic integration is the path of stability that will guarantee kosovo's progress and security in the future;


### 7. commends kosovo’s progress in strengthening democracy and the rule of law and its increased legislative activities on eu-related reforms; ### 7. commends kosovo’s progress in strengthening democracy and the rule of law and its increased legislative activities on eu-related reforms; calls on the kosovo authorities to continue to work diligently on the implementation of reforms;


### — having regard to the statement of the swedish government of 30 october 2014 on its recognition of the state of palestine , as well as to earlier statements of recognition by other member states , ### deleted


### — having regard to its previous resolutions on the middle east peace process , in particular that of 18 may 2017 on achieving the two-state solution in the middle east5 , ### — having regard to its previous resolutions on the middle east peace process , in particular those of 18 may 2017 on achieving the two-state solution in the middle east5 and of 14 december 2022 on the prospects of the two-state solution for israel and palestine ,


### — having regard to its resolution of 17 december 2014 on recognition of palestine statehood6 , ### deleted


### a. whereas the two-state solution , with the state of israel and the state of palestine living side by side , together in peace , security and mutual recognition under the 1967 borders with mutually agreed upon land swaps and jerusalem as the capital of both states , is the only viable solution to the conflict; ### a. whereas the eu remains united it its commitment to achieving a two-state solution , based on the parameters in the council conclusions of july 2014 that allow the state of israel to live side by side in peace , security and mutual recognition with an independent , democratic , contiguous , sovereign and viable state of palestine;


### a. whereas the two-state solution , with the state of israel and the state of palestine living side by side , together in peace , security and mutual recognition under the 1967 borders with mutually agreed upon land swaps and jerusalem as the capital of both states , is the only viable solution to the conflict; ### a. whereas the two-state solution , on the basis of the 1967 lines with two sovereign , democratic states living side by side in peace and guaranteed security , with jerusalem as the capital of both states , and in full respect of international law is the only viable solution to the conflict;


### b. whereas the palestinian leadership has repeatedly called for renewed peace talks leading to a two-state solution , which has not been reciprocated by the israeli government; ### b. whereas the palestinian leadership has placed preconditions on the peace talks leading to a two-state solution , whereas the successive israeli governments have also offered peace talks but without any preconditions;


### b. whereas the palestinian leadership has repeatedly called for renewed peace talks leading to a two-state solution , which has not been reciprocated by the israeli government; ### b. whereas both the palestinian leadership and the israeli government have to restate their commitment to the two-state solution reflected in their readiness to effectively resume peace talks;


### b. whereas the palestinian leadership has repeatedly called for renewed peace talks leading to a two-state solution , which has not been reciprocated by the israeli government; ### b. whereas both israel and the palestinian leadership have repeatedly called for renewed peace talks leading to a sustainable solution providing peace and security;


### c. whereas the israeli occupation of palestinian territory has been ongoing for 55 years; whereas the number of settlers in the west bank and east jerusalem has dramatically increased since the signing of the oslo accords in contravention of international law and the objective of peace; ### c. whereas the israeli-palestinian conflict has been ongoing for 55 years; whereas the number of settlers in the west bank and east jerusalem has dramatically increased since the signing of the oslo accords in contravention of international law and the objective of peace;


### d. whereas european development partners (the eu , its member states , norway and switzerland) are by far the largest donors and disburse eur 1.2 billion annually in official development assistance to palestine; ### d. whereas european development partners (the eu , its member states , norway , switzerland and the united kingdom) are by far the largest donors and disburse eur 1.2 billion annually in official development assistance to palestine;


### d. whereas european development partners (the eu , its member states , norway and switzerland) are by far the largest donors and disburse eur 1.2 billion annually in official development assistance to palestine; ### d. whereas european development partners (the eu , its member states , norway and switzerland) are by far the largest donors and disburse eur 1.2 billion annually in official development assistance to the pa;


### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , but a multiannual prospect for concrete funding is still lacking; ### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , whereas an effective oversight and examination of where the funds are allocated is still lacking ;


### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , but a multiannual prospect for concrete funding is still lacking; ### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to the pa has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , but a multiannual prospect for concrete funding is still lacking;


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; reminds that the conditionality of eu financial assistance in the educational sector needs to be duly considered; insists that the commission must guarantee that no union funds are allocated or linked to any form of terrorism and/or religious and political radicalisation;


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued as long as unrwa concretely promotes education based on peacebuilding , tolerance , coexistence;


### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption; ### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law , corruption and terrorism;


### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption; ### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of the pa has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption;


### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption; ### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption;


### h. whereas the pa faces a crisis of legitimacy; whereas the last palestinian parliamentary elections were held in 2006; ### h. whereas the pa faces a crisis of legitimacy; whereas the last palestinian parliamentary elections were held in 2006; whereas the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 teu; whereas the union's action on the international scene should be guided by these principles;


### i. whereas socioeconomic and employment conditions in palestine have severely deteriorated; whereas the israeli occupation involves significant restrictions on the palestinian economy , which undermines the effectiveness of eu aid and increases palestinian dependence on foreign aid; ### i. whereas socioeconomic and employment conditions in the palestinian territories have severely deteriorated; whereas the bds movement has led to many palestinians losing their jobs; whereas the israeli occupation involves significant restrictions on the palestinian economy , which undermines the effectiveness of aid and further increases palestinian dependence on foreign aid;


### reiterate the eu’s strong support for the two-state solution , as the only viable solution to the conflict , with the state of israel and the state of palestine living side by side , together in peace , security and mutual recognition under the 1967 borders with mutually agreed upon land swaps and jerusalem as the capital of both states; ### point out that on the israeli-palestinian conflict , the eu remains united in its commitment to achieving a two-state solution based on the parameters in the council conclusions of july 2014 that allow the state of israel to live side by side in peace , security and mutual recognition with an independent , democratic , contiguous , sovereign and viable state of palestine , with jerusalem as the future capital of both states;


### reiterate the eu’s strong support for the two-state solution , as the only viable solution to the conflict , with the state of israel and the state of palestine living side by side , together in peace , security and mutual recognition under the 1967 borders with mutually agreed upon land swaps and jerusalem as the capital of both states; ### reiterate its unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 lines with two sovereign , democratic states living side by side in peace and guaranteed security , with jerusalem as the capital of both states , and in full respect of international law;


### continue to underline that israeli settlements in the opt are illegal; call for an end to all actions that undermine the viability of the two-state solution on the ground; ### call for an end to all actions that undermine the viability of a sustainable solution providing peace and security on the ground;


### stress the importance of direct negotiations between israel and palestine and remind both sides of the importance of the participation of women in all levels of the negotiations; ### stress the importance of direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and remind both sides of the importance of the participation of women , ethnic and religious minorities;


### support palestinian calls for renewed and inclusive political representation; strongly urge the pa and president abbas to hold free and fair national elections in order to strengthen the legitimacy of the palestinian political leadership; call on israel to respect its obligations to allow these elections to take place in east jerusalem; promote the participation of youth and women; ### support palestinian calls for renewed and inclusive political representation; strongly urge the pa and president abbas to hold free and fair national elections in order to strengthen the legitimacy of the palestinian political leadership; stress that it is unacceptable that the pa has held no elections in more than 16 years; call on israel to respect its obligations to allow these elections to take place in east jerusalem; promote the participation of youth and women;


### support palestinian calls for renewed and inclusive political representation; strongly urge the pa and president abbas to hold free and fair national elections in order to strengthen the legitimacy of the palestinian political leadership; call on israel to respect its obligations to allow these elections to take place in east jerusalem; promote the participation of youth and women; ### support palestinian calls for renewed and inclusive political representation; strongly urge the pa and president abbas to hold free and fair national elections in order to strengthen the legitimacy of the palestinian political leadership; call on israel to respect its obligations to allow these elections to take place in east jerusalem; promote the participation of youth , women and ethnic minorities;


### strongly call for east jerusalem , the west bank and the gaza strip to be brought under one legitimate , democratic pa rule; facilitate political consensus and reconciliation among palestinian political factions; stress the importance of democratic elections being respected by all parties involved; ### strongly call for east jerusalem , the west bank and the gaza strip to be brought under one legitimate , democratic pa rule that respects israel's right to exist in security and peace; facilitate political consensus and reconciliation among palestinian political factions; stress the importance of democratic elections being respected by all parties involved;


### urge the pa to eliminate repressive restrictions on the funding and registration of non-governmental organisations and to respect the freedom of assembly and expression; ### urge the pa to eliminate repressive restrictions on the funding and registration of non-governmental organisations and to respect the freedom of assembly and expression and freedom of religion;


### demand that the pa establish independent and reliable mechanisms to investigate occurrences of torture or ill-treatment; ### condemn the continued , widespread use of torture by palestinian authorities; demand that the pa establish independent and reliable mechanisms to investigate occurrences of torture or ill-treatment within its territory;


### call on the pa to amend national legislation to align with international legal standards on anti-discrimination to ensure that hate crimes are prohibited under the law , and to diligently investigate any discriminatory motives; ### call on the pa to amend national legislation to align with international legal standards on anti-discrimination and counter-terrorism to ensure that hate crimes including anti-semitic acts are prohibited under the law , and to diligently investigate any discriminatory motives;


### call on the pa to amend national legislation to align with international legal standards on anti-discrimination to ensure that hate crimes are prohibited under the law , and to diligently investigate any discriminatory motives; ### call on the pa to amend national legislation to align with international legal standards on anti-discrimination to ensure that hate crimes are prohibited under the law , and to diligently investigate any anti-semitic or other discriminatory motives;


### call on the member states to recognise palestinian statehood as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solution; ### deleted


### call on the member states to recognise palestinian statehood as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solution; ### calls on the high representative to undertake a real effort towards a two state solution to the middle east peace process together with the us and the countries signatories of the abraham accords;


### call on the member states to recognise palestinian statehood as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solution; ### call on the member states to recognise palestinian statehood , once the criteria of statehood are met , as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solution;


### call on the member states to recognise palestinian statehood as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solution; ### call on the member states to confirm the future perspective of palestinian statehood as a way of supporting the objective of achieving a two-state solution;


### comply with the commitment to fully and effectively implement existing eu legislation and the bilateral arrangements applicable to settlement products; demand the adoption of eu legislation banning trade with settlements in the opt , in compliance with international humanitarian law; ### deleted


### comply with the commitment to fully and effectively implement existing eu legislation and the bilateral arrangements applicable to settlement products; demand the adoption of eu legislation banning trade with settlements in the opt , in compliance with international humanitarian law; ### comply with the commitment to fully and effectively implement existing eu legislation and the bilateral arrangements applicable to settlement products;


### engage with the pa to jointly establish a more regular political dialogue at the ministerial level and to launch , as soon as possible , negotiations on a full association agreement between the eu and palestine; convene an association council when an agreement has been reached; ### engage with the pa to jointly establish a more regular political dialogue at the ministerial level and to build up towards an eventual association agreement once the pa shows it respects the democratic principles , human rights and fundamental freedoms;


### engage with the pa to jointly establish a more regular political dialogue at the ministerial level and to launch , as soon as possible , negotiations on a full association agreement between the eu and palestine; convene an association council when an agreement has been reached; ### engage with the pa to jointly establish a more regular political dialogue at the ministerial level and to launch , as soon as possible and with strict conditionality , negotiations on a full association agreement between the eu and the pa; convene an association council when an agreement has been reached;


### work towards an immediate end to the blockade of the gaza strip; ### work towards an immediate end to the blockade of the gaza strip while making sure that both parties respect each other’s right to exist; strongly and publicly condemn the rhetoric from hamas wanting the annihilation of the state of israel;


### actively offer to deploy an election observation mission to the opt upon the announcement of general elections; ### actively offer to deploy an election observation mission to the west bank upon the announcement of general elections;


### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; create a scrutiny mechanism to make sure that the funding is going to the right place and assess if progress is being made and make sure that that eu funds do not directly or indirectly finance terrorism any longer , including the six palestinian organisations who has close links with the popular front for the liberation of palestine (pflp) , an eu terror designated group;


### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; call on the pa to stop rewarding terrorists via the provision of payments to their families from the "palestinian authority martyrs' fund" , which acts as a means to incite and glorify terrorism;


### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack and develop a more rigorous process to check where european funds are used to prevent any taxpayer money going to terrorist organisations or affiliates;


### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; make sure that access to eu funding is subject to a clear conditionality in the fight against antisemitism , extremism and terrorism;


### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; monitor more effectively the use of european funding by the palestinian authority and all beneficiaries;


### express concern about how eu policy and effectiveness of financial assistance in palestine are undermined by illegal settlements , the israeli occupation and related restrictions on the palestinian economy; demand compensation for the demolition of all eu-funded infrastructure in the opt; ### express concern about how eu policy and effectiveness of financial assistance in palestine are undermined by illegal settlements , and by humanitarian workers when they fail to go through the israeli legal system while constructing eu funded shelters , knowingly placing such structures at risk of demolition by israeli authorities;


### express concern about how eu policy and effectiveness of financial assistance in palestine are undermined by illegal settlements , the israeli occupation and related restrictions on the palestinian economy; demand compensation for the demolition of all eu-funded infrastructure in the opt; ### express concern about how eu policy and effectiveness of financial assistance in the palestinian territories are undermined by illegal settlements , the israeli occupation and related restrictions on the palestinian economy; demand compensation for the demolition of all eu-funded infrastructure in the opt;


### express concern about how eu policy and effectiveness of financial assistance in palestine are undermined by illegal settlements , the israeli occupation and related restrictions on the palestinian economy; demand compensation for the demolition of all eu-funded infrastructure in the opt; ### call for both parties to respect eu policy in order to ensure the effectiveness of financial assistance; demand compensation for the demolition of all eu-funded infrastructure in the opt;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; welcome the commission’s firm commitment to fighting anti-semitism and engaging with the palestinian authority and the unrwa to promote quality education for palestinian children and ensure full adherence to unesco standards of peace , tolerance , co- existence , and non-violence in palestinian textbooks; call therefore on the commission to establish a clear conditionality in the fight against antisemitism in order to gain access to eu funds;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ensure that eu funding is used for projects that are in line with eu values and that do not incite hatred or violence; ensure that eu sponsored schoolbooks are meeting the unesco standards of peace , tolerance coexistence and non-violence;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ensure that eu funding is never again used to promote hateful and violent content in schools;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground while respecting the educational requirements of the building of prospects for a two-state solution;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground while making sure that the financial support is being used to activities reflecting the eu values;


### a. whereas the united nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the un has proved to be an essential forum for international consensus building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law , as well as being a key provider of support for fragile states and vulnerable communities; whereas , in a context where the achievements and indispensable role of the un are often overlooked in a quest by some countries to advance unilateral decisions , it is important for the eu and its member states to ensure that the un remains an efficient and effective forum for the benefit of the international community and can continue to deliver on present and future global challenges , which can only be achieved through multilateral solutions; ### a. whereas the united nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the un has proved to be an essential forum for international consensus building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law , as well as being a key provider of support for fragile states and vulnerable communities in state building and conflict resolution; whereas , in a context where the achievements and indispensable role of the un are often overlooked in a quest by some countries to advance unilateral decisions , it is important for the eu and its member states to ensure that the un remains an efficient and effective forum for the benefit of the international community and can continue to deliver on present and future global challenges , which can only be achieved through multilateral solutions; whereas the three pillars of the un: peace and security , development , human rights are inseparable and mutually reinforcing; whereas the un’s original purpose of maintaining peace has been challenged by continuous complex crises;


### a. whereas the united nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the un has proved to be an essential forum for international consensus building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law , as well as being a key provider of support for fragile states and vulnerable communities; whereas , in a context where the achievements and indispensable role of the un are often overlooked in a quest by some countries to advance unilateral decisions , it is important for the eu and its member states to ensure that the un remains an efficient and effective forum for the benefit of the international community and can continue to deliver on present and future global challenges , which can only be achieved through multilateral solutions; ### a. whereas the united nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the un has proved to be an essential forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law , as well as being a key provider of support for fragile states and vulnerable communities; whereas , in a context where the achievements and indispensable role of the un are often overlooked in a quest by some countries to advance unilateral decisions , it is important for the eu and its member states – as principal financial contributors to the un – to ensure that the un remains an efficient and effective forum for the benefit of the international community and can continue to deliver on present and future global challenges , which can only be achieved through multilateral solutions;


### a. whereas the united nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the un has proved to be an essential forum for international consensus building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law , as well as being a key provider of support for fragile states and vulnerable communities; whereas , in a context where the achievements and indispensable role of the un are often overlooked in a quest by some countries to advance unilateral decisions , it is important for the eu and its member states to ensure that the un remains an efficient and effective forum for the benefit of the international community and can continue to deliver on present and future global challenges , which can only be achieved through multilateral solutions; ### a. whereas the united nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the un has proved to be the universal forum for international consensus building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law , as well as being a key provider of support for fragile states and vulnerable communities; whereas , in a context where the achievements and indispensable role of the un are often overlooked in a quest by some countries to advance unilateral decisions , it is important for the eu and its member states to ensure that the un remains an efficient and effective forum for the benefit of the international community and can continue to deliver on present and future global challenges , which can only be achieved through multilateral solutions;


### b. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for resilient capacity-building across the international community and the need for close multilateral dialogue and cooperation , with particular regard to access to public goods; whereas agenda 2030 and the sdgs provide a central roadmap for recovery and action , already validated by the international community at large; whereas covid-19 will accelerate negative trends - including threats to democracy , the rule of law and human rights - unless swift , significant and substantial policy action is taken at a global level; whereas the pandemic has underscored the fact that healthy populations are not only a moral imperative , but also a prerequisite for economic wellbeing and development , as well as the importance of investing more and better in addressing critical health needs at a global level; ### b. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for resilient capacity-building across the international community and the need for close multilateral dialogue and cooperation , with particular regard to access to public goods; whereas the role , expertise and integrity of the world health organization (who) is especially now of crucial importance for the global coordination and efforts in combatting the covid-19 pandemic; whereas agenda 2030 and the sdgs provide a central roadmap for recovery and action , already validated by the international community at large; whereas covid-19 will accelerate negative trends - including threats to democracy , the rule of law and human rights - unless swift , significant and substantial policy action is taken at a global level; whereas the cooperation of the eu and the un is crucial in combatting these trends; whereas the pandemic has underscored the fact that healthy populations are not only a moral imperative , but also a prerequisite for economic wellbeing and development , as well as the importance of investing more and better in addressing critical health needs at a global level;


### b. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for resilient capacity-building across the international community and the need for close multilateral dialogue and cooperation , with particular regard to access to public goods; whereas agenda 2030 and the sdgs provide a central roadmap for recovery and action , already validated by the international community at large; whereas covid-19 will accelerate negative trends - including threats to democracy , the rule of law and human rights - unless swift , significant and substantial policy action is taken at a global level; whereas the pandemic has underscored the fact that healthy populations are not only a moral imperative , but also a prerequisite for economic wellbeing and development , as well as the importance of investing more and better in addressing critical health needs at a global level; ### b. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for resilient capacity-building across the international community and the need for close multilateral dialogue and cooperation , with particular regard to access to public goods; whereas agenda 2030 and the sdgs provide a central roadmap for recovery and action , already validated by the international community at large; whereas covid-19 will accelerate negative trends - including threats to democracy , the rule of law and human rights , especially the rights of women and children - unless swift , significant and substantial policy action is taken at a global level; whereas the pandemic has underscored the fact that the promotion of universal health is not only a moral imperative , but also a prerequisite for economic wellbeing and development , as well as the importance of investing more and better in addressing critical health needs at a global level;


### b. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for resilient capacity-building across the international community and the need for close multilateral dialogue and cooperation , with particular regard to access to public goods; whereas agenda 2030 and the sdgs provide a central roadmap for recovery and action , already validated by the international community at large; whereas covid-19 will accelerate negative trends - including threats to democracy , the rule of law and human rights - unless swift , significant and substantial policy action is taken at a global level; whereas the pandemic has underscored the fact that healthy populations are not only a moral imperative , but also a prerequisite for economic wellbeing and development , as well as the importance of investing more and better in addressing critical health needs at a global level; ### b. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for resilient capacity-building across the international community and the need for close multilateral dialogue and cooperation , with particular regard to access to public goods; whereas agenda 2030 and the sdgs provide a central roadmap for recovery and action , already validated by the international community at large; whereas covid-19 will likely accelerate negative trends - including threats to democracy , the rule of law and human rights - unless swift , significant and substantial policy action is taken at a global level; whereas the pandemic has underscored the fact that healthy populations are not only a moral imperative , but also a prerequisite for economic wellbeing and development , as well as the importance of investing more and better in addressing critical health needs at a global level;


### c. whereas the un secretary-general has shown excellent leadership in moving forward with the reform of the un; whereas the eu , as a leading un funder , has shown an important commitment to effective multilateralism through its political , symbolic and financial support to the un; ### c. whereas the un secretary-general has shown excellent leadership in moving forward with the reform of the un; whereas the eu has shown an important commitment to effective multilateralism through its political , symbolic and financial support to the un; whereas the problem of adequate financing of the un system still remains a challenge; the eu has remained collectively the single largest financial contributor with the primary aims of eradicating poverty , promoting long-term peace and stability , defending human rights , fighting trafficking and providing humanitarian assistance to populations , countries and regions that are confronted with all types of crises , whether natural or human-made;


### c. whereas the un secretary-general has shown excellent leadership in moving forward with the reform of the un; whereas the eu , as a leading un funder , has shown an important commitment to effective multilateralism through its political , symbolic and financial support to the un; ### c. whereas the un secretary-general has shown excellent leadership in moving forward with the reform of the un; whereas the eu and its member states , as single largest financial contributor , have shown an important commitment to effective multilateralism through its political , symbolic and financial support to the un;


### c. whereas the un secretary-general has shown excellent leadership in moving forward with the reform of the un; whereas the eu , as a leading un funder , has shown an important commitment to effective multilateralism through its political , symbolic and financial support to the un; ### c. whereas the un secretary-general has shown excellent leadership in moving forward with the reform of the un; whereas the eu and its member states , as leading un funders , have shown an important commitment to effective multilateralism through their political , symbolic and financial support to the un;


### take the view that , in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values , the eu must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by un members to universal values , a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values across all policy and programming areas of the un , in close cooperation with like-minded countries , with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions , implementation and mainstreaming capacity; ### take the view that , in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values , the eu must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by un members to universal values , a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values across all policy and programming areas of the un , in close cooperation with like-minded countries , with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions , implementation and mainstreaming capacity; urges the council to intensify its contacts with the new us administration with a view to working in tandem with the usa , as a long-standing ally , to tackle the many global challenges within the framework of the un; also calls on the council to seek dialogue and close cooperation with the united kingdom , a permanent member of the un security council with whom we share many values and interests despite the brexit decision;


### take the view that , in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values , the eu must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by un members to universal values , a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values across all policy and programming areas of the un , in close cooperation with like-minded countries , with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions , implementation and mainstreaming capacity; ### take the view that , in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values , the eu must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by un members to universal values , a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values across all policy and programming areas of the un , in close cooperation with like-minded countries , with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions , implementation and mainstreaming capacity , while also respecting national sovereignty in matters of domestic concern;


### take the view that , in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values , the eu must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by un members to universal values , a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values across all policy and programming areas of the un , in close cooperation with like-minded countries , with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions , implementation and mainstreaming capacity; ### take the view that , in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values , the eu must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by un members to universal values , a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values and rights across all policy and programming areas of the un , in close cooperation with like-minded countries , with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions , implementation and mainstreaming capacity;


### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; ### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; commends the good track record of cooperation between the eu and the un in achieving common development goals and prevention of further escalation of ongoing conflicts;


### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; ### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un on matters that enjoy eu-wide consensus , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation;


### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; ### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation;


### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; ### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to speak with one voice in the un and to strengthen european cooperation , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation;


### continue to provide valuable support to the un secretary-general in his quest to advance the programme of reforms in the un and reinforce the un’s capacity to further development , promote peace and security , and streamline its internal management system with a view to an effective , transparent , financially sustainable and accountable un that is able to reconnect with its citizens; underlines that the major progress achieved in the un reform process has been in the administrative and bureaucratic sphere , while major political reforms remain pending; ### continue to provide valuable support to the un secretary-general in his quest to advance the programme of reforms in the un and reinforce the un’s capacity to further sustainable development , promote peace and security , and streamline its internal management system with a view to an effective , transparent , financially sustainable , inclusive and accountable un that is able to reconnect with member states' citizens by allowing an effective participation of local communities and other grassroots actors in shaping and implementing policies; underlines that the major progress achieved in the un reform process has been in the administrative and bureaucratic sphere , while major political reforms remain pending;


### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; ### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; also highlights the work of the office of the high commissioner for human rights in reporting breaches of human rights; insists that there be a guarantee of impartiality for all organisations involved in defending and upholding human rights , in particular to protect them from potential interference by states suspected of breaching or failing to uphold human rights;


### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; ### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc while recognising the role of subsidiarity in accordance with institutional procedures; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; deplores the abuse of hrc by authoritarian regimes who continue to abuse it for their own ends , in particular , to undermine its functioning , and erode the human rights norms regime; calls for the eu and its member states to support a comprehensive reform of the hrc;


### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; ### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un;


### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; ### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , churches and religious communities , as well as civil society and the private sector;


### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; ### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , human rights , gender equality , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector;


### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; ### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to peace , international security , long-term stability , climate diplomacy , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus; welcomes the fact that the eu and its member states contribute actively to the work of the un system in various ways and in various forms;


### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; ### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to peace and security , fair globalisation , climate diplomacy and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , essentially with un members but not forgetting other interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector;


### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the au’s capabilities as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including within parliamentary dimensions; ### deleted


### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the au’s capabilities as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including within parliamentary dimensions; ### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the capabilities of the au and of african states as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; in that regard , emphasises the need to pay particular attention to the situation in the sahel , given the increasing levels of instability in the region; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including within parliamentary dimensions; emphasises the need to intensify dialogue and cooperation , within the framework of the un , with african countries in the southern mediterranean neighbourhood in order to address shared challenges;


### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the au’s capabilities as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including within parliamentary dimensions; ### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the au’s capabilities as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including the support and dialogue with the regional organizations and within parliamentary dimensions;


### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the au’s capabilities as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including within parliamentary dimensions; ### expand further the trilateral cooperation between the eu , the au and the united nations; stresses the importance of continuing to develop the au’s capabilities as regards crisis prevention , crisis management and conflict resolution on the african continent , as well as capabilities in other policy areas of relevance for africa’s security and stability on the basis of a human security index , including in economic and environmental terms and with regard to access to public goods; takes the view that the eu can have a tremendous capacity of appeal with its ability to deliver on the partnership aspirations of the african continent and its institutions; underlines the importance of closer political and policy dialogue with the eu’s partners in africa , including within parliamentary dimensions;


### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains; ### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; reiterates the crucial role that women play in the conflict mediation and peacekeeping missions and reminds of their underrepresentation at all levels within the un and the eu missions; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains;


### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains; ### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of conflict prevention and responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the full , equal and meaningful participation and leadership of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains;


### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains; ### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect (r2p); stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , sufficient capacity to achieve results , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains;


### develop further the eu’s mediation capabilities for crisis prevention and management and conflict resolution , in synergy with efforts by the un , with the berlin process standing as a good example of eu support for and synergy with un-led mediation efforts; ### deleted


### develop further the eu’s mediation capabilities for crisis prevention and management and conflict resolution , in synergy with efforts by the un , with the berlin process standing as a good example of eu support for and synergy with un-led mediation efforts; ### develop further the eu’s mediation capabilities for crisis prevention and management and conflict resolution , in synergy with efforts by the un , with the berlin process standing as a good example of eu support for and synergy with un-led mediation efforts; ensuring the full and meaningful participation of women in mediation efforts;


### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; ### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; calls on the eu and its member state to support an independent inquiry into the world health organisation's (who) handling of the covid-19 pandemic , especially at its onset; reiterates its support for the inclusion of taiwan into the world health assembly


### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; ### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; within the framework of the un and building on the experience gained in the international response to the covid-19 pandemic , strive to improve global mechanisms for preventing and combating pandemics;


### continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the un system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data protection , due diligence , artificial intelligence or cyberspace , while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards; ### continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the un system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data disaggregation and data protection , due diligence , artificial intelligence or cyberspace , while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards;


### continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the un system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data protection , due diligence , artificial intelligence or cyberspace , while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards; ### continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the un system on the promotion of effective and ethical common standards in new policy areas such as data protection , due diligence , artificial intelligence or cyberspace , while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards;


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### deleted


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); reminds that the development , security and stability of the african continent , especially the maghreb and sahel regions , directly affect the eu and its external borders; calls for the eu to support and reinforce its cooperation with the un and the au in supporting development , addressing poverty and building capacities with the local partners to combat extremism , human trafficking and illegal migrations;


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### address migration and forced displacement; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr;


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies;


### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; ### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; reminds of the disproportionate and unique impact of conflicts on women and girls in line with un security council resolution 1325 (2000);


### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; ### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on equal participation of women in all spheres of public life and decision making , on the promotion of women rights and on the eradication of violence against women and girls;


### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; ### further enhance integrated support for equality between men and women and the empowerment of women , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life;