### take note of the growing activity of terrorist groups in the whole region , and provide tailored and effective assistance to the affected countries in countering both the immediate effects of this expansion and the root causes of extremism and radicalisation; ### take note of the growing activity of terrorist groups in the whole region in spite of the presence of multiple international military forces providing tailored assistance to the countries experiencing this expansion of terrorism; stresses that the root causes of extremism and radicalisation cannot be ameliorated or effectively addressed by military means;


### ensure that assistance channelled through the european peace facility abides by european fundamental values and helps in building a transparent , accountable and reliable security sector; ### deleted


### b. whereas the southern neighbourhood should not be seen in a vacuum , but in close correlation with the eastern neighbourhood and an overall reflection on how to pursue closer relations between the eu and its neighbours; whereas both the eu’s southern and eastern neighbourhoods are strategic for the eu in that they can ensure shorter and , therefore , more secure and more effective supply lines; whereas the eu should pursue a common regulatory space that includes its southern and eastern neighbourhoods , and therefore ensures access for its neighbouring countries to the highest policy standards , which are multipliers of economic investment and economic growth; ### deleted


### c. whereas the war in ukraine has underlined the threat posed by third countries that seek political and economic hegemony in the eu’s neighbourhood to the detriment of the democratic aspirations and territorial integrity of target countries; whereas russia , china and iran are all seeking to increase their capacity to exercise political and/or economic hegemony in certain southern neighbourhood countries and , therefore , the eu’s capacity-building for fighting disinformation and promoting freedom of the press is crucial; whereas the eu should reaffirm its role as the primary political , economic and democratic anchor for the countries of the southern neighbourhood; ### c. whereas the war in ukraine has underlined the threat posed by third countries that seek political and economic hegemony in the eu's neighbourhood to the detriment of the democratic aspirations and territorial integrity of target countries; whereas the eu's southern neighbourhood should not be a playground for major powers , including russia , china , iran , the united states and eu member states , which are seeking to increase their ability to exercise political and/or economic hegemony in certain countries in the southern neighbourhood; whereas it is crucial for the eu to promote the fight against disinformation and freedom of the press on both sides of the mediterranean; whereas the eu should reaffirm its role as the main political , economic and democratic anchor for the countries of the southern neighbourhood;


### d. whereas the war in ukraine and the resulting need to further diversify the eu’s energy supply have shown the essential role of the southern neighbourhood in securing sufficient gas and oil supplies to the eu with mutual benefits for both the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries; whereas the discovery of relevant natural gas reserves in the southern and eastern mediterranean provides a unique opportunity for economic development in the countries concerned; whereas these gas reserves equally provide an important opportunity for partnership , investment and the sharing of know-how between the countries of the southern mediterranean and the eu and its member states; whereas the southern neighbourhood is therefore not only essential for reasons of regional security and stability , but also as a primary partner for access to energy sources , including renewables; ### d. whereas the war in ukraine and the resulting need to move with the utmost urgency to renewable energy and to increase the eu's energy autonomy have highlighted the essential role of the southern neighbourhood in advancing the ecological transition , with mutual benefits for both the eu and the countries of the southern neighbourhood; whereas natural gas reserves in the southern and eastern mediterranean are a threat to europe's energy transition and security , precisely because tensions and conflicts in the southern neighbourhood have increased; whereas the southern neighbourhood is therefore not only essential for reasons of regional security and stability , but also as a major partner in combating climate emergency and renewable energy production; whereas after the arctic , the mediterranean is the second region in the world most affected by the climate emergency;


### e. whereas security and stability in the southern neighbourhood are closely correlated with the prospects for real socioeconomic integration of women and youth and their capacity to access education , vocational training , employment and adequate longer-term professional development; ### e. whereas women's civil , political , social and economic rights are human rights and their promotion in the southern neighbourhood should be a priority of the new agenda for the mediterranean; whereas development , human security , democracy and stability in the southern neighbourhood are closely linked to the prospects for real socio-economic integration of women and young people and their ability to access education , vocational training , employment and appropriate long-term career development;


### secure adequate resources for timely and effective implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean based on the objectives and priorities jointly determined with southern neighbourhood partner countries , building on valuable synergies through the programming of the external action for the region under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and pursuing close coordination with member state programming as well as facilitating as much as possible opportunities for blending through partnerships between the european investment bank , the european bank for reconstruction and development and other relevant international financial institutions; takes the view that the new agenda for the mediterranean can introduce a positive conditionality under which active eu support for a closer and effective policy interface with southern neighbourhood countries can lead to further partnerships and convergence on other policy priorities for the benefit of both the eu and southern neighbourhood countries; recalls , in this regard , the importance of ensuring eu visibility in all eu financial resources allocated to the region directly or indirectly through partnership with the un or other international organisations; ### secure adequate resources for timely and effective implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean based on the objectives and priorities jointly determined with southern neighbourhood partner countries , building on valuable synergies through the programming of the external action for the region and pursuing close coordination with member state programming; guarantee that the new neighbourhood policy go beyond its purely economic-focused relationship with the region; stresses that the covid-19 crisis displaced austerity policies on our continent and should encourage the eu to rethink its economic policies with its neighbours; highlights the need for the new agenda for the mediterranean to commit to more egalitarian economic relations that are mutually beneficial for both shores , renounce its extractive , resource-predatory policies and focus on changing the economic model , encouraging the growth of smes , the social economy , educational and scientific exchange , and research development , on the strengthening of trade unions , the ilo conventions on decent work and the eu work towards a binding treaty of human rights and the due diligence of european companies; furthermore , the new agenda for the mediterranean should support social dialogue before adopting any austerity policies that could affect workers’ rights , avoiding economic collapse such as support for small- and medium-sized enterprises , which constitute more than 90% of the productive fabric of the arab world; insists that the economic agenda should be at the service of achieving greater purchasing power and decent living conditions , as widespread poverty is one of the main causes of the lack of guarantees of social and economic rights of the population;


### address , as a matter of priority , the impact of the war in ukraine on certain southern neighbourhood countries in terms of food security , with particular reference to countries most vulnerable because of their population size , dependence on food imports or economic model; asks the commission to engage with parliament on ways to ensure food security for countries in the southern mediterranean that face difficulties in this regard and devise a robust policy and assistance response for this purpose without further delay , also building on the food and resilience facility in order to address food security in the region; ### address , as a matter of priority , the impact of the war in ukraine on certain southern neighbourhood countries in terms of food security , with particular reference to countries most vulnerable because of their population size , dependence on food imports or economic model; asks the commission to engage with parliament on ways to ensure food security for countries in the southern mediterranean that face difficulties in this regard and devise a robust policy and assistance response for this purpose without further delay , also building on the food and resilience facility in order to address food security in the region; recalls that food insecurity in the region is exacerbated by the consequences of the climate emergency , especially droughts and the increase in extreme temperatures;


### implement under the ndici , as a matter of priority , strategies and dedicated programming for broader youth access to education , vocational training , higher education together with adequate funding for access to education; recalls that youth migration , whether regular or irregular , and professional brain drain are a matter of serious concern to our partners in the region , as well as a serious threat to the longer-term capacity for economic growth and economic viability of southern neighbourhood countries; stresses the importance of expanding access to the erasmus and erasmus+ programmes for participants from southern neighbourhood countries; recalls the importance of circular mobility , including south-to-south exchanges , so that professionals from southern neighbourhood countries can have concrete opportunities to further their professional training in the eu and return to their country of origin to share and build knowledge; recalls the importance of mainstreaming the socioeconomic integration of women in the region and of gender equality in all eu policies areas whenever possible; stresses the importance of targeted eu support for women with the objective of improving their access to education , training and employment and , more generally , promoting equal professional and socioeconomic opportunities; ### implement , as a matter of priority , strategies and dedicated programming for broader youth access to education , vocational training , higher education together with adequate funding for access to education; recalls that youth migration and professional brain drain are a matter of serious concern to our partners in the region , as well as a serious threat to the longer-term capacity for economic growth and economic viability of southern neighbourhood countries; stresses the importance of expanding access to the erasmus and erasmus+ programmes for participants from southern neighbourhood countries; recalls the importance of circular mobility , including south-to-south exchanges , so that professionals from southern neighbourhood countries can have concrete opportunities to further their professional training in the eu and return to their country of origin to share and build knowledge; recalls the importance of mainstreaming the socioeconomic integration of women in the region and of gender equality in all eu policies areas whenever possible; stresses the importance of targeted eu support for women with the objective of improving their access to education , training and employment and , more generally , promoting equal professional and socioeconomic opportunities;


### prepare an analysis of the positive role which the southern neighbourhood countries can play in the eu’s strategy of reducing its carbon emissions , and the contribution of these countries to the eu’s strategy of diversifying its energy resources and increasing its energy supply from renewable energy sources; ### prepare an analysis of the positive role which the southern neighbourhood countries can play in the eu’s strategy of reducing its carbon emissions , and the contribution of these countries to the eu’s strategy of diversifying its energy resources and increasing its energy supply from renewable and sustainable energy projects chosen by the local communities themselves; consider the fact that fossil fuels are harmful to communities , not only because of the pollution their use causes , but also due to the infrastructures required to facilitate their extraction , as well as the geopolitical and human rights impacts; recognise that fossil fuel extraction macro-projects is not a solution to the climate crisis nor to security and this policy has led to more conflicts in the southern neighbourhood;


### pursue an active eu role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among all the countries of the southern and eastern mediterranean that have relevant natural gas reserves , promoting , where necessary , the capacity for understanding and final settlements on maritime border demarcation , and further promoting the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states; ### deleted


### build on the very positive experience of some member states in supporting start-up companies and further advancing their work through dedicated incubators or accelerators , especially in key sectors such as health , renewable energy and education; takes the view that the eu should set up incubators or accelerators in relevant southern neighbourhood countries , support the creation of local start-up companies , and increase their digital and green capacities; concurs on the importance of further improving the digital infrastructure of relevant southern neighbourhood countries and including these countries in the eu’s digital agenda; points out that this is a prerequisite for economic development , socioeconomic integration and wider access to education; recalls the importance of close policy dialogue and cooperation between the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries to develop adequate cybersecurity policies and partnership in international forums on cybersecurity standards; takes the view that the eu should build on the stratcom task force south and develop a concrete strategy for combating disinformation in our southern neighbourhood countries , aiming to counter fake news and propaganda in order to reinforce democracy and stability; ### build on the very positive experience of some member states in supporting small and medium enterprises; takes the view that the eu should set up incubators or accelerators in relevant southern neighbourhood countries , support the creation of local companies , and increase their digital and green capacities; concurs on the importance of further improving the digital infrastructure of relevant southern neighbourhood countries and including these countries in the eu’s digital agenda; points out that this is a prerequisite for economic development , socioeconomic integration and wider access to education; recalls the importance of close policy dialogue and cooperation between the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries to develop adequate cybersecurity policies and partnership in international forums on cybersecurity standards; takes the view that the eu should build on the stratcom task force south and develop a concrete strategy for combating disinformation in our southern neighbourhood countries , aiming to counter fake news and propaganda in order to reinforce democracy and stability;


### promote regional , sub-regional and bilateral integration in the southern mediterranean , in particular with a view to the removal of any border , transport or trade barriers between the countries of the region and actively promoting closer links and partnerships; takes the view that the recent negev foreign ministers summit in sde boker attests to the potential for regional integration and peace in the region in the framework of the abraham accords; welcomes the intention of holding this summit annually and calls on the vp/hr and the commission to use the positive momentum of the abraham accords to advance dialogue and cooperation in the region on support for the middle east peace process and the two-state solution; ### deleted


### ensure a positive link between the new agenda for the mediterranean and the capacity of the eu and its member states to build a coalition of like-minded countries to support a rules-based , effective multilateral system capable of boosting the capacity of the international community to address global challenges; reiterates its view that the new agenda for the mediterranean should include dialogue on the value for southern neighbourhood countries converging with the eu not only on policy dialogue , stability and economic growth , but also on the capacity to promote peace and stability , democratic values and human rights in the un system and relevant multilateral forums; ### ensure a positive link between the new agenda for the mediterranean and the capacity of the eu and its member states to build a coalition of countries to support a rules-based , effective multilateral system capable of boosting the capacity of the international community to address global challenges; reiterates its view that the new agenda for the mediterranean should include dialogue on the value for southern neighbourhood countries converging with the eu on policy dialogue , human security , shared development , the capacity to promote peace and stability , democratic values and human rights in the un system and relevant multilateral forums;


### 4. underscores that the pace of eu accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of all institutions and is grounded in the rule of law , good governance and fundamental rights; urges albania to sustain and intensify efforts to reinforce the functioning of the judiciary , strengthen the rule of law , counter corruption and organised crime , and ensure media freedom; ### 4. underscores that the pace of eu accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of all institutions and is grounded in the rule of law , good governance and fundamental rights; urges albania to sustain and intensify efforts to reinforce the functioning of the judiciary , strengthen the rule of law , empower civil society , counter corruption and organised crime , and ensure media freedom , guarantee the rights of minorities and address the worrying persecution of the lgbtqi community


### 8. expresses concern over the enduring inflammatory rhetoric , which fuels the culture of intimidation , smear campaigns , violence and rioting; ### 8. expresses concern over the enduring inflammatory rhetoric , which fuels the culture of intimidation , smear campaigns , violence and rioting and worries that the reported attacks against journalists have not yet resulted in final convictions;


### 12. notes the need for further progress on freedom of expression , media independence and pluralism; requests authorities to take decisive action against the marginalisation of and intimidation against independent media outlets and reporters; repeats its calls to improve the working conditions of journalists and to adopt regulations enhancing transparency around media ownership , funding and public advertising; ### 12. notes the need for further progress on freedom of expression , media independence and pluralism; requests authorities to take decisive action against the marginalisation of and intimidation against independent media outlets and reporters; repeats its calls to improve the working conditions of journalists and to adopt regulations enhancing transparency around media ownership , funding and public advertising. recalls the need to strengthen the protection of albanian journalist's labour and social rights;


### 16. urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent and prosecute all instances of hate speech , hate crimes and intimidation; ### 16. urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent and prosecute all instances of hate speech , hate crimes and intimidation; encourages the office of the commissioner for protection from discrimination to be more proactive in combatting discriminatory hate speech , in particular against lgbti persons , and to develop disaggregated data collection on the matter;


### 17. welcomes advances in ensuring equal opportunities and calls for further improvements in the enforcement of gender equality , property rights , data protection , rights of people with disabilities and minority rights; ### 17. welcomes advances in ensuring equal opportunities and calls for further improvements in the enforcement of gender equality , property rights , data protection , rights of people with disabilities and minority rights , including especially the rights of roma and lgbti persons , who are exposed to multiple discrimination;


### 23. commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process , followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts; ### 23. commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process , followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts , as a very important first step in order to become fully functional; highlights that an important milestone was reaches at the end of 2020 with the appointment of three new judges to the constitutional court; whereas the constitutional court has regained its necessary quorum to hold plenary sessions;


### 29. welcomes the ongoing efforts that should lead to systemic improvements in tackling the trafficking of humans , firearms and goods , along with cybercrime , violent crime , extremism and terrorist threats; commends the ongoing bilateral and international cooperation on dismantling transnational crime networks , including with the eu justice and home affairs agencies; ### 29. welcomes the ongoing efforts that should lead to systemic improvements in tackling the trafficking of humans , firearms and goods , along with cybercrime , violent crime , extremism and terrorist threats. highlights the need to continue to strengthen the fight against corruption and to bolster the capacity to further strengthen the efficiency of the judicial system and its capacity to tackle corruption and organised crime. commends the ongoing bilateral and international cooperation on dismantling transnational crime networks , including with the eu justice and home affairs agencies;


### 3. reiterates its clear support for bih’s democratic transformation through european integration , based on sovereignty and territorial integrity , grounded in the principles of equality and non-discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution; ### 3. reiterates its clear support for bih’s democratic transformation through european integration , based on sovereignty and territorial integrity , in the principles of equality and non-discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution;


### 4. stresses that enforcement of the dayton peace agreement includes the obligation to implement ohr decisions; ### 4. stresses that 25 years after the dayton peace agreement there is the need to strengthen the ownership of the citizens and politicians of bih for the development of the country; underlines that the current political crisis needs an inclusive dialogue on how to transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state which fully ensures the rights of all citizens; calls on the ohr to facilitate the conditions and actively support an inclusive dialogue on constitutional change with the active participation of civil society and citizens;


### 5. regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in bih and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement , to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process; ### 5. regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in bih and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement eliminating all forms of inequality and discrimination in the electoral process , to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process; underlines the importance of achieving considerable progress in improving transparency of political party financing;


### 7. calls for the eu and the international community to use all available tools , including targeted sanctions , against destabilising actors in the country; ### 7. calls on the eu to use its political leverage and financial support in a way that avoids financing political forces that question the territorial integrity of the country; if such measures are introduced , they should under no circumstances affect the already impoverished population;


### 8. underlines that the eu future of bih depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation , warranting its democratic , inclusive and multi-ethnic character; urges bih to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (recom); ### 8. underlines that the eu future of bih depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation , warranting its democratic , inclusive and multi-ethnic character; underlines that reconciliation needs dialogue and initiatives in real live; stresses that reconciliation can best be promoted by providing citizens with equal economic and social conditions , by ensuring that youth have the right to a qualitative and inclusive education system; calls on the commission to focus more on these aspects of reconciliation by providing frameworks for dialogue on the legacies from the past and for overcoming the divisions in the society; urges bih to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (recom);


### 13. supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all citizens , enhance accountability and transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings , opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic facilitation efforts to this end; ### 13. supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all citizens , enhance accountability and transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings , opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic facilitation efforts to this end; supports un and other international facilitation efforts to this end;


### 14. calls for the implementation of consistent country-wide merit-based civil service standards , enabling a streamlined , depoliticised and accountable public administration; ### 14. underlines the urgent need to depoliticise the public administration; calls for the implementation of consistent country-wide merit-based civil service standards , enabling a streamlined , depoliticised and accountable public administration;


### 16. recalls the need for laws on gas and electricity , renewables , energy efficiency and climate , and to step up environmental and nature protection; ### 16. recalls the need for laws on gas and electricity , renewables , energy efficiency and climate , and to step up environmental and nature protection; insists that the burden of talking climate action will be shared in a fair way between industries , the state and citizens; underlines the need to support change in regions that were most depended on fossil fuels or carbon-intensive processes , steering investment and providing support for workers who need to reskilling; calls on the commission to establish programs with adequate financing to mitigate the social consequences of the climate change policies;


### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; ### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; calls for effective legislation go ensure that labour rights of journalists are respected , unionisation is ensured and collective agreements for media workers are negotiated and implemented; calls for effective measures to ensure the financial sustainability and political independence of public broadcasters and to adopt legislation on media ownership transparency and criteria on public advertising:


### 22. deplores threats from the authorities against civil society; condemns growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the republika srpska entity; ### 22. deplores threats from the authorities against civil society; condemns growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the republika srpska entity; urgently calls for the adoption of a framework for the transparent funding of civil society organisations;


### 25. reiterates its call to urgently end segregation and discrimination in education , including by implementing court rulings to end the discriminatory illegal practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; ### 25. reiterates its call to urgently end segregation and discrimination in education , including by implementing court rulings to end the discriminatory illegal practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; notes with concern that investment in education remains inadequate , that the education system remains highly fragmented leading to varied standards within the country; underlines that improving the quality of education and training is an decisive precondition for the development of the country;


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


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , rule of law , human rights , women’s and lgtbiq+ rights , the implementation of the sdgs , a socially fair green transition and the rules-based multilateral order; recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement ,including through necessary institutional reforms , reforms in policy areas such as social policy , cohesion and agricultural policies;


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


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes between member states and candidate countries to block candidate countries’ accession processes; work for regional cooperation and promotion of mutually respectful and advantageous relations of eu member states and candidate countries with their neighbours;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; prevent to silence critical voices within the eu and accession countries and ensure freedom of expression;


### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment; ### continue the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation , full respect for human rights and foreign policy alignment;


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


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### work to ensure that turkey stops the persecution of the kurdish people and ceases the violation of human rights and the reduction of space for civil society and the free exercise of fundamental rights and freedoms , refrains from all actions which violate the sovereignty and sovereign rights of all eu member states and neighbouring countries and reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest;


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , eradication of undue influence of oligarchs on governments , parliaments and the media , the fight against corruption , money laundering human and minority rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom;


### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishing a monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanism for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses; ### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishing a monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanism for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses and closely involve the civil society in this process;


### (ab) foster electoral reforms , democratic pluralism , intra-party democracy , transparency of party and media funding , and judicial and media independence and freedom; ### (ab) foster electoral reforms , democratic pluralism , intra-party democracy , transparency of party and media funding , media ownership , and judicial and media independence and freedom;


### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; ### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; promote people-to-people contact between eu member states and candidate countries;


### (ag) advance energy efficiency , connectivity and the transition to renewable energies , increasing the diversification and security of energy supply; ### (ag) advance energy efficiency , connectivity and the transition to renewable energies , increasing the diversification and security of energy supply; ensure that the energy transitional is conducted in a fair , socially sustainable process , in which vulnerable groups are adequately supported by the eu and the member states;


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


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


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


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


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


### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; ### 13. recalls the key role of multilateral fora in addressing the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and highlights this as an example of their importance in promoting and protecting global public health; celebrates the development of the covax initiative , which constitutes an unprecedented exercise of international solidarity , and thanks its donors and contributors , while stressing the need to continue donating and increasing resources in order to make vaccines and treatments available for free to all countries; commends the work of the world health organization in combating the pandemic through its decisions based on scientific knowledge and evidence and stresses the need to enhance its mandate and executive capacity , especially with regard to data sharing and resource mobilisation , as well as reform the decision-making process of its emergency committee and establish enforcement mechanisms for its decisions and precepts; strongly supports the central role of the world health organization in the management of covid-19 and put forward proposals for the reform of the multilateral health architecture; encourages un member states and other stakeholders , including the private sector , to mobilize a large-scale , coordinated and comprehensive global response to the covid-19 pandemic and its consequences , taking note of the report of the secretary-general entitled “shared responsibility , global solidarity: responding to the socio economic impacts of covid-19” , in which the need for a multilateral response amounting to at least 10 per cent of global gross domestic product is highlighted; stresses that the eu can and must have a decisive impact in the fight against covid-19 by implementing must fulfil the mandate of the european parliament and temporarily wave covid-19 vaccine patents;


### 14. stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance , especially in regards to taxation; celebrates the direction set up by the g20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the world trade organization in regulating and facilitating world trade; ### 14. stresses the need for further multilateral action in economic governance , especially in regards to taxation; celebrates the direction set up by the g20 in their latest proposal for establishing a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 %; encourages the international community to further integration in this area in order to avoid disloyal practices and abuses; calls for the enlargement of international standards and norms in this policy area; recalls the key importance of the world trade organization in regulating and facilitating world trade; stresses the importance to undertake and support initiatives to counter tax evasion , money laundering and corruption; to support the creation of a democratic , empowered and financed intergovernmental un tax body that could ensure a voice for developing countries in tax matters; works for the acceleration of the negotiations on an effective code of conduct to combat international tax evasion through the use of tax information exchange agreements (tieas); urges the ue to call on european companies and organizations operating in third countries to comply and insure effective respect of human rights , including in their supply chains , and make sure they are held accountable in case of their violations , namely through mechanisms that make it possible to compensate victims;


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


### a. whereas the global order is increasingly polarised and marred by competing agendas and policy stances and by the increasing risk of regulatory fragmentation and competition on regulatory standards; ### a. whereas the global order is increasingly polarised and marred by competing agendas and policy stances , military build-up , and by the increasing fragmentation of regulatory and competition of what once were collective standards;


### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of ‘unpeace’ , characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts’ , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security; ### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of turbulence , characterised by great geopolitical competition and instability that has derived in an increasing number of ‘semi-conflicts’ , hot and cold conflicts , hybrid warfare and disinformation which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security;


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


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


### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights; ### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas the covid-19 pandemic has reminded us of an obvious fact: in the face of a pandemic , our health safety chain is only as strong as the weakest health system; whereas covid-19 anywhere is a threat to people and economies everywhere; whereas in order to tackle the global pandemic the eu must fulfil the mandate of the european parliament and temporarily waive covid-19 vaccine patents; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot and must not be decoupled under any circumstances from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights;


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


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


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


### 3. takes the view that the eu should identify the un bodies and other multilateral organisations that are key to promoting policy dialogue , convergence and policy solutions to global challenges and standard setting and should define clear objectives and clear priorities for dialogue with and support , including budgetary support , to such bodies and organisations; recalls , in this regard , that the eu and its member states are already the leading donors to the un and many of its agencies and programmes , but that this commitment to and support for the un does not always translate into a stronger presence by the eu and its member states in key un agency positions; calls on the eu and its member states to further improve their coordination when it comes to establishing joint support for candidacies for leadership positions in multilateral fora; points to the positive potential of also enhancing this coordination with like-minded partners in other world regions and looking at the importance of the principle of the equitable geographical distribution of leadership positions; ### 3. takes the view that the eu should identify the un bodies and other multilateral organisations that are key to promoting policy dialogue , convergence and policy solutions to global challenges and standard setting and should define clear objectives and clear priorities for dialogue with and support , including budgetary support , to such bodies and organisations; recalls , in this regard , that the eu and its member states are already the leading donors to the un and many of its agencies and programmes; calls on the eu and its member states to further improve their coordination when it comes to establishing joint support for candidacies for leadership positions in multilateral fora; points to the positive potential of also enhancing this coordination; calls on the eu to work with and within the united nations , regional organizations , international fora such as the g7 and g20 and ad hoc coalitions to tackle the global challenges we face now and in the future;


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


### h. whereas the strategic compass sets out eu-level action in many of these areas; whereas the european defence fund and the european peace facility are eu instruments which have already been deployed and that are designed to improve military capabilities and foster operational cooperation and burden-sharing abroad; ### h. whereas the strategic compass sets out eu-level action in many of these areas; whereas the european defence fund and the european peace facility are eu instruments which have already been deployed and will lead to increased human rights abuses , violence and arms proliferation and not to peace and political solutions; stresses that the facility's approach fails to address the root causes of conflicts but will harm civilians and fuel violations of international humanitarian law; whereas the european defence fund as well as the short term financial instrument for common defence procurement (edipar) violate article 41.2 of the eu treaty which prohibits the funding of actions having military or defence implications from the union budget;


### p. whereas , in line with article 41 of the teu , the administrative and operating expenditure for the rdc should be charged to the union budget except for expenditure that is covered by the european peace facility , notwithstanding the possibility for participating member states to make free-of-charge contributions to the rdc; ### p. whereas , in line with article 41.2 of the teu , the operating expenditure arising from actions having military or defence implications must not be charged to the union budget;


### 1. welcomes the vp/hr’s proposal , enshrined in the strategic compass , to establish an rdc; stresses the importance of the eu having the necessary capabilities and structures to take action rapidly and decisively during crises in order to serve and protect the union’s citizens , interests and values across the world; ### 1. rejects the vp/hr’s proposal , enshrined in the strategic compass , to establish an rdc; stresses that this policy concept is based on a purely geopolitical and a neo-colonial approach to guard sphere of political and economic interest , abusing the neighbouring countries and regions as eu door keeper for eu's security interests only , and as supplier for raw materials; denounces and deeply deplores the unprecedented speed with which the eu is being militarised; stresses the need for a change of eu's policy towards equal partnerships and non-interventionist approach;


### similarly , its operating expenditure should be funded from the union budget with the exception of expenditure that is charged to the european peace facility; ### its operating expenditure must not be funded from the union budget in line with article 41.2 teu;


### 6. calls for the eu rdc to have the possibility of being deployed and acting in emergencies , natural disasters such as floods or wildfires , or other significant civil-protection crises inside eu territory , at the proposal of the vp/hr and following the pertinent authorisation procedures; ### 6. calls on the eu and member states to massively increase civil protection capacities acting in emergencies , natural disasters such as floods or wildfires , or other significant civil-protection crises including pandemics inside eu territory , demands in this regards to not rely on volunteerism or voluntary work but to establish a permanent contingent of professional civil protection and disaster relief workers;


### acting by qualified majority after deliberation in the council; ### warns that acting by qualified majority after deliberation in the council would once again increase the influence and power of big member states , such as germany and france , considerably at the expense of smaller member states;


### — having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , ### — having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , and the copenhagen criteria to which remains a precondition for the successful outcome of any accession process ,


### — having regard to the relevant resolutions by the committee of ministers of the council of europe , including the interim resolution of 2 december 2021 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in kavala against turkey , the interim resolution of 2 december 2021 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in selahattin demirtaş v turkey (no. 2) , and the interim resolution of 2 february 2022 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in kavala against turkey , ### — having regard to the relevant resolutions by the committee of ministers of the council of europe , including the interim resolution of 2 december 2021 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in kavala against turkey , the interim resolution of 2 december 2021 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in selahattin demirtaş v turkey (no. 2) , the interim resolution of 2 february 2022 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in kavala against turkey , and the interim resolution of 16september 2021 on the execution of the judgment of the european court of human rights in cyprus v. turkey


### — having regard to the relevant resolutions of the un security council on cyprus , including resolution 550(1984) of 11 may 1984 on secessionist actions in cyprus and resolution 789(1992) of 25 november 1992 urging all concerned in the cyprus question to commit themselves to the confidence-building measures set out in the resolution , ### — having regard to the relevant resolutions of the un security council on cyprus , including resolution 186(1964) which reaffirms the sovereignty of the republic of cyprus , 550(1984) of 11 may 1984 on secessionist actions in cyprus and resolution 789(1992) of 25 november 1992 urging all concerned in the cyprus question to commit themselves to the confidence-building measures set out in the resolution , whilst reaffirming the consideration of resolution 550 (1984) that any attempts to settle any part of varosha by people other than its inhabitants are inadmissible and calls for the transfer of that area to the administration of the united nations;


### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest; ### b. whereas , the tensions between the eu and turkey , in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean have de-escalated but not ceased , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest;


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


### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights; ### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the ongoing provocations against the republic of cyprus and the rule of law and fundamental rights; whereas if this report is to assess turkey’s progress or lack of progress in terms of human rights and rule of law , as the core of the accession process , it is important to describe the concrete mechanisms of erosion of freedoms that , taken together , lead to this general backsliding with regard to european standards; whereas this approach means going beyond a long list of citizens and groups who are suffering as a result of these decisions to identifying the operators and bodies of the public authorities responsible of this worrying situation in their particular area of action; whereas generic criticism must be replaced by targeted criticism;


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


### 2. notes , however , that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic; ### 2. notes , however , that there has been a slight improvement over the past year in overall eu-turkey relations , which have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; expresses its hope that this pattern of ‘conflictual cooperation’ can be overcome and replaced with a more positive dynamic; it underlines that for this to occur turkey must engage constructively with the eu , subject to the conditionalities established by previous european council conclusions and refrain from any provocations and activities threatening the sovereign rights of eu member-states;


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


### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty; ### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty; notes that while the current situation has been developing over a number of years , it has turned into a currency crisis in recent months , which exacerbates existing pandemic-related impacts in the economy; is concerned by the lack of confidence on purportedly independent bodies such as the central bank and the turkish statistical institute (tüik); notes in this regard that the operational independence of both institutions is a key criteria for eu accession; further highlights that the poor performance of turkey with regard to the respect to the rule of law has also a severe impact on the reputational image of the country and that the lack of legal certainty has the potential to seriously affect the ability of the country to attract foreign investments; notes that in october 2021 the financial action task force added turkey to the list of jurisdictions deemed incapable of tackling money laundering terrorist financing , and proliferation financing; expresses its hope that turkey can rapidly display the necessary progress on improving the implementation of relevant aml/cft measures;


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


### 6. insists that the crucial area of fundamental rights and freedoms , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations with the eu and stresses that for parliament , it remains the main obstacle to further progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### 6. insists that the crucial area of fundamental rights and freedoms , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations with the eu and stresses that for parliament , it remains the main obstacle to further progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; considers that the adoption on march 2021 of an action plan on human rights shows a willingness to improve the overall situation of fundamental rights in turkey; notes nevertheless that the commitment of the government will be measured by the extent of its implementation and the reforms undertaken to ensure its application to all citizens without discrimination;


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


### 7. reiterates its strong condemnation of turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention); ### 7. reiterates its strong condemnation of turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention); a decision that is particularly alarming against the background of continuing high number of femicides in the country and that represents a major set back to efforts to promote women’s rights in the country; reiterates its call on turkey’s government to reverse this incomprehensible and unacceptable decision;


### 8. notes the importance of upholding the freedom of assembly in turkey , which is enshrined in its constitution; ### 8. notes the importance of upholding the freedom of assembly and demonstration in turkey , which is enshrined in its constitution; is deeply worried by the routine use and continued extension of bans on protests and demonstration by provincial governors , and particularly by the ban by governor mehmet emin bilmez that has been in place for over five years in van province; deplores the targeting of journalists at public protests by turkish police forces including through the april 2021 directive by turkey’s security general directorate (egm) signed by its head , former governor mehmet aktaş , instructing turkish police forces to prevent press recordings of protests and demonstrations that was subsequently suspended by the council of state citing a restriction of fundamental rights; regrets the recurrent use of excessive force to suppress peaceful demonstrations amidst an overall general impunity of law enforcement officials; deplores the ongoing trial against the cumartesi anneleri (saturday mothers) at the istanbul 21st criminal court of first instance presided by judge naim atan in relation to the violent dispersal of their 700th vigil on 25 august 2018; reiterates its call on the authorities to drop charges against the students of boğaziçi university prosecuted for exercising their right to peaceful assembly , and highlights the relevance of ensuring academic freedom and the autonomy of universities; is concerned in this regard by the recent decision to remove three elected deans in boğaziçi university , whose current rector , naci i̇nci , was appointed by presidential decree in august 2021


### 8. notes the importance of upholding the freedom of assembly in turkey , which is enshrined in its constitution; ### 8. notes the importance of upholding the freedom of assembly in turkey , which is enshrined in its constitution and a positive obligation derived from its membership of the european convention of human rights;