### 79. encourages member states to take into account the frequent exhaustion of the families and relatives of cancer patients and to provide them with psychological assistance and rest periods in the workplace; ### 79. encourages member states to take into account the frequent exhaustion of the families and relatives of cancer patients and to provide them with psychological assistance and stronger employee protection , considering , among other options , rest periods in the workplace , increases in the number of days with justified and paid absences to support family members , leave and care allowances for direct relatives with 100% remuneration;


### 82. calls on the member states to improve the reintegration of cancer survivors into the labour market and to facilitate the return to school of paediatric cancer survivors; advocates specific eu recommendations for measures for cancer survivors to prevent the recurrence of primary cancer and the development of new cancers and for their rehabilitation; ### 82. calls on the member states to improve the reintegration of cancer survivors into the labour market and to facilitate the return to school of paediatric cancer survivors; advocates specific eu recommendations for measures for cancer survivors to prevent the recurrence of primary cancer and the development of new cancers and for their rehabilitation , including specific provisions for long-term follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors as they transition into adulthood;


### a. whereas europe’s beating cancer plan should effectively respond to the call for progress by the families and doctors of the 1.3 million people who die from cancer each year in europe , including 6 000 children , the crucial needs of patients who are currently in need of efficient and innovative treatments , the rightful expectations of more than 12 million cancer survivors facing the difficult return back to a ‘normal life’ , the clear will of future generations to be protected against health threats , and the concern of governments facing a growing economic burden from cancer and its related treatments; ### a. whereas europe’s beating cancer plan should effectively respond to the call for progress by the families and doctors of the 1.3 million people who die from cancer each year in europe , including 6 000 children and young people , the crucial needs of patients who are currently in need of efficient and innovative treatments , the rightful expectations of more than 12 million cancer survivors facing the difficult return back to a ‘normal life’ , the clear will of future generations to be protected against health threats , and the concern of governments facing a growing economic burden from cancer and its related treatments;


### b. whereas europe represents less than 10 % of the world’s population , but accounts for a quarter of all cancer cases , and whereas cancer is the second leading cause of death in europe after cardiovascular diseases; whereas although there has been a slight decrease in mortality rates thanks to screening campaigns and therapeutic innovation , the number of cases diagnosed is nevertheless increasing , notably due to longer life expectancies , which results in ageing populations; whereas almost three quarters of all cancer diagnoses in the eu occur in people aged 60 or above; ### b. whereas europe represents less than 10 % of the world’s population , but accounts for a quarter of all cancer cases , and whereas cancer is the second leading cause of death in europe after cardiovascular diseases , and the first cause of death by disease in children older than one year of age; whereas although there has been a slight decrease in mortality rates thanks to screening campaigns and therapeutic innovation , the number of cases diagnosed is nevertheless increasing , notably due to longer life expectancies , which results in ageing populations; whereas almost three quarters of all cancer diagnoses in the eu occur in people aged 60 or above; whereas the specific needs of children and adolescents with cancer require continued attention and support globally;


### c. whereas cancer illustrates social injustice in healthcare , as differences in cancer survival rates across the eu member states exceed 25 %; whereas eu citizens are unequal in terms of prevention , unequally protected against risk factors , unequally educated in terms of healthy behaviours and unequally equipped against misinformation; whereas eu citizens are unequal in terms of timely access to quality care from member state to member state and from region to region in any given country; whereas after recovery or when in remission , eu citizens are unequal in their ability to return to work , to be financially independent and to return to a harmonious familial , social and emotional life; ### c. whereas cancer illustrates social injustice in healthcare , as differences in cancer survival rates across the eu member states exceed 25 %;whereas eu citizens are unequal in terms of prevention , unequally protected against risk factors , unequally educated in terms of healthy behaviours and unequally equipped against misinformation; whereas eu citizens are unequal in terms of timely access to quality care from member state to member state and from region to region in any given country; whereas access to fully multidisciplinary and multi-professional teams varies widely across europe; whereas after recovery or when in remission , eu citizens are unequal in their ability to return to work , to be financially independent and to return to a harmonious familial , social and emotional life;


### d. whereas specific national or regional cancer policies have been set up in most member states , whose missions and budgets are heterogeneous; ### d. whereas specific national or regional cancer policies have been set up in most member states , whose missions , capacity and budgets are heterogeneous;


### f. whereas health literacy includes the acquisition of knowledge and skills , awareness of rights and the confidence to take action to improve personal and community health; whereas actions to promote health literacy under the plan should focus on empowering patients and citizens; whereas all efforts to increase health literacy should take into account people with learning disabilities , as well as ensure that the necessary information is available in common non-eu languages in order to reach migrants and new arrivals; ### f. whereas health literacy includes the acquisition of knowledge and skills , awareness of rights and the confidence to take action to improve personal and community health; whereas actions to promote health literacy under the plan should focus on empowering patients and citizens; whereas patient empowerment requires assisting patients understand their rights , including specifically as cancer patients; whereas all efforts to increase health literacy should take into account people with learning disabilities , as well as ensure that the necessary information is available in common non-eu languages in order to reach migrants and new arrivals; whereas efforts to improve health literacy should also include support on assisting citizens to identify misinformation , noting the harmful impacts this can have across all areas of cancer care including prevention , vaccination and treatment.


### g. whereas the plan should be implemented in close association with the recommendations and actions of the international agency for research on cancer (iarc) , the un sdgs for global health , and the recommendations and guidelines of the world health organization (who) , and should acknowledge as a priority the eu’s solidarity and partnership with low- and middle-income countries; ### g. whereas the plan should be implemented in close association with the recommendations and actions of the international agency for research on cancer (iarc) , the un sdgs for global health , including the objective of achieving universal health coverage , and the recommendations and guidelines of the world health organization (who) , and should acknowledge as a priority the eu’s solidarity and partnership with low- and middle-income countries , including those in the wider who europe region;


### g. whereas the plan should be implemented in close association with the recommendations and actions of the international agency for research on cancer (iarc) , the un sdgs for global health , and the recommendations and guidelines of the world health organization (who) , and should acknowledge as a priority the eu’s solidarity and partnership with low- and middle-income countries; ### g. whereas the plan should be implemented in close association with the recommendations and actions of the international agency for research on cancer (iarc) , the un sdgs for global health , and the recommendations and guidelines of the world health organization (who) , including the who global initiative for childhood cancer , and the eu joint actions on cancer , and should acknowledge as a priority the eu’s solidarity and partnership with low- and middle-income countries;


### j. whereas a comprehensive , multidisciplinary and coordinated approach to addressing social , individual , environmental and commercial health determinants is needed at regional , national and european level in order to support actions targeting all aspects of cancer (prevention , detection , treatment , palliative care and reintegration) through the effective mobilisation of key tools such as research and knowledge sharing; whereas new technologies and artificial intelligence have high potential for improvements in the field of cancer research; ### j. whereas a comprehensive , multidisciplinary and coordinated approach to addressing social , individual , environmental and commercial health determinants is needed at regional , national and european level in order to support actions targeting all aspects of cancer (prevention , detection , treatment , palliative care , follow-up care for survivors and reintegration) through the effective mobilisation of key tools such as research and knowledge sharing; whereas new technologies and artificial intelligence have high potential for improvements in the field of cancer research;


### 1. strongly believes that preventive actions against cancer should be implemented in all european policies and funding programmes; ### 1. strongly believes that preventive actions against cancer complemented by measures supporting the elimination or reduction of harm related to modifiable risk factors should be implemented in all european policies and funding programmes;


### 1. strongly believes that preventive actions against cancer should be implemented in all european policies and funding programmes; ### 1. strongly believes that preventive actions against cancer should be implemented across all european policies and funding programmes;


### 2. calls on the commission and member states to design and implement effective prevention measures at national and eu level , based on best practices , independent expertise and guidance; ### 2. calls on the commission and member states to implement the european code against cancer (ecac) to reduce the risk of cancer based on the latest scientific evidence on cancer prevention , lessons learnt , best practices and independent expertise and guidance; recalls the importance of updating the ecac on a cycle that supports a continuous process of monitoring and evaluation;


### 2. calls on the commission and member states to design and implement effective prevention measures at national and eu level , based on best practices , independent expertise and guidance; ### 2. calls on the commission and member states to design and implement effective prevention measures aiming at eliminating or reducing harm at national and eu level , based on best practices , independent scientific expertise and guidance;


### 3. acknowledges that more than 40 % of all cancers are preventable through coordinated actions on social , individual , environmental and commercial health determinants; ### 3. acknowledges that more than 40 % of all adult cancers are preventable through coordinated actions on social , individual , environmental and commercial health determinants; stresses the need for focus on genetic predisposition and environmental factors for early detection in childhood cancers as a disease that develops early in life over a short time period;


### 4. supports the aim of the horizon europe cancer mission to avert more than 3 million additional premature deaths over the 2021-2030 period , by accelerating progress in cancer prevention and control programmes and creating more equal access to these programmes; ### 4. supports the aim of the horizon europe cancer mission to avert more than 3 million additional premature deaths over the 2021-2030 period , by accelerating progress in cancer prevention , organised screenings and early diagnosis programmes , creating more equal access to health as a human right and a public good;


### 5. deplores the significant health inequalities in the eu as regards cancer prevention; insists on the need to pay special attention to vulnerable and marginalised populations in order to ensure their access to cancer prevention services; ### 5. deplores the significant health inequalities in the eu as regards cancer prevention; insists on the need to pay special attention to disadvantaged , vulnerable , socially excluded , and marginalised populations in order to ensure their access to cancer prevention services; highlights the need to approach disadvantaged , vulnerable , socially excluded , and marginalized people with innovative approaches to cancer prevention including the policy of reduced risks;


### 5. deplores the significant health inequalities in the eu as regards cancer prevention; insists on the need to pay special attention to vulnerable and marginalised populations in order to ensure their access to cancer prevention services; ### 5. deplores the significant health inequalities in the eu as regards cancer prevention; insists on the need to pay special attention to vulnerable and marginalised populations in order to ensure their access to cancer prevention services , such as smoking cessation services , obesity treatment and hpv vaccination;


### 11. recalls that ethanol and acetaldehyde in alcoholic beverages are classified as carcinogenic to humans by the iarc , and that in europe an estimated 10 % of all cancer cases in men and 3 % of all cancer cases in women are attributable to alcohol consumption; ### 11. recalls that ethanol and acetaldehyde in alcoholic beverages are classified as carcinogenic to humans by the iarc , and that in europe an estimated 10 % of all cancer cases in men and 3 % of all cancer cases in women are attributable to alcohol consumption; notes that alcohol consumption is a key factor in developing over 60 diseases and conditions , including seven types of cancer: mouth , upper throat , larynx , oesophagus , breast , liver , and colorectal cancer;


### 84. supports the upcoming roll-out of a cancer survivor smart card , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , to all european cancer survivors , especially survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers , which will summarise their clinical history , including patients’ own experience , and facilitate and monitor follow-up care; ### 84. supports the upcoming roll-out of a cancer survivor smart card , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , to all european cancer survivors , especially survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers for whom the survivorship passport model exists as a basis , which will summarise their clinical history , including patients’ own experience , and facilitate and monitor follow-up care;


### 85. considers that insurers and banks should not take into account the medical history of people who have been affected by cancer; calls for national legislation to ensure that cancer survivors are not discriminated against compared to other consumers; notes the commission’s intention to engage with businesses to develop a code of conduct to ensure that developments in cancer treatments and their improved effectiveness are reflected in the business practices of financial service providers; supports , in parallel , the promotion of advances made in france , belgium , luxembourg and the netherlands , where cancer survivors enjoy the ‘right to be forgotten’; requests that by 2025 , at the latest , all member states should guarantee the right to be forgotten to all european patients ten years after the end of their treatment , and five years after the end of treatment for patients whose diagnosis was made before the age of 18; calls for the introduction of common standards for the right to be forgotten under the relevant provisions on consumer protection policy of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , in order to remedy the fragmented national practices in the area of creditworthiness assessment and ensure equal access to credit for cancer survivors; ### 85. considers that insurers and banks should not take into account the medical history of people who have been affected by cancer; calls for national legislation to ensure that cancer survivors are not discriminated against compared to other consumers; notes the commission’s intention to engage with businesses to develop a code of conduct to ensure that developments in cancer treatments and their improved effectiveness are reflected in the business practices of financial service providers; supports , in parallel , the promotion of advances made in france , belgium , luxembourg and the netherlands , where cancer survivors enjoy the ‘right to be forgotten’; requests that by 2025 , at the latest , all member states should guarantee the right to be forgotten to all european patients ten years after the end of their treatment , and up to five years after the end of treatment for patients whose diagnosis was made before the age of 18; calls for the introduction of common standards for the right to be forgotten under the relevant provisions on consumer protection policy of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , in order to remedy the fragmented national practices in the area of creditworthiness assessment and ensure equal access to credit for cancer survivors;


### 91. stresses the need to strengthen the right to cross-border care for children and aya cancer patients when the best treatment is not available in their country of residence; ### 91. stresses the need to strengthen the right to cross-border care for children and aya cancer patients when the best treatment is not available in their country of residence and ensure that access to innovation in early clinical trials for relapsed or difficult-to-treat malignancies is covered by the relevant provisions;


### 91. stresses the need to strengthen the right to cross-border care for children and aya cancer patients when the best treatment is not available in their country of residence; ### 91. stresses the need to strengthen the right to cross-border care for children and aya cancer patients , when the best treatment is not available in their country of residence , by enhancing the sustainability of existing cross-border collaborations including the european reference networks , in particular the ern paedcan;


### 92. calls for an ambitious revision of the regulations on paediatric33 and orphan34 medicinal products in order to ensure access to innovative cancer drugs , identify the most important drugs to meet the needs of children with poor prognostic cancers , reduce delays so that children can have faster access to paediatric drugs , and address limited access to certain essential medicines due to drug shortages and the high price of innovative medicines; recommends an increase of 20 % in the available new paediatric cancer drugs by 2027; ### 92. calls for an ambitious revision of the regulations on paediatric33 and orphan34 medicinal products in order to ensure access to innovative cancer drugs , identify the most important drugs to meet the needs of children with poor prognostic cancers as well as incentivise the first-in-child development of new paediatric anticancer medicines , reduce delays so that children can have faster access to paediatric drugs , and address limited access to certain essential medicines due to drug shortages and the high price of innovative medicines; recommends an increase of 20 % in the available new paediatric cancer drugs by 2027;


### 96. supports the recommendation of the joint action on rare cancers for the roll-out of a european unique patient identifier , in order to ensure the monitoring of long-term outcomes in childhood cancer survivors in a cross-border setting; ### 96. supports the recommendation of the joint action on rare cancers for the roll-out of a european unique patient identifier , the survivorship passport and guidelines on long-term surveillance and transition from paediatric to adult care in order to ensure the monitoring of long-term outcomes in childhood cancer survivors in a cross-border setting; stresses the need for the ‘right to be forgotten’ to be fit for purpose for this population;


### 97. stresses that europe’s beating cancer plan should be implemented in close cooperation with the cancer mission under horizon europe and its objectives of promoting eu investment in cancer research and innovation; ### 97. stresses that europe’s beating cancer plan should be implemented in close cooperation with the cancer mission under horizon europe and its objectives of promoting eu investment in cancer research and public production and innovation;


### 99. reiterates its call for sustainable and adequate funding for competitive european research on cancer; calls for at least a 20 % increase in the mobilisation of public and private research on therapeutic and diagnostic cancer innovations; ### 99. reiterates its call for sustainable and adequate funding for competitive european research on cancer; stresses that such research should aim to address areas of high unmet need , neglected tumour types including those with poor prognosis , and be conducted across all parts of the cancer care continuum , including for all treatment modalities; calls for at least a 20 % increase in the mobilisation of public and private research on therapeutic and diagnostic cancer innovations upon clear conditionalities and transparency of the contracts stipulated between public and private entities;


### 108. calls on the commission and the member states to promote studies dedicated to human and social sciences , in particular those addressing health inequalities at the different stages of cancer diseases; ### 108. calls on the commission and the member states to promote studies dedicated to human and social sciences , in particular those addressing health inequalities at the different stages of cancer diseases; stresses that this should include attention to inequalities in cancer care related to such factors as gender , age , and socio-economic status , including marginalised and vulnerable groups of society;


### 112. advocates more transparency in the process of research into and the development of cancer treatments , including the establishment of a portal to allow patients access to information on the available clinical trials in europe; ### 112. advocates for more robust scrutiny of clinical trials , more transparency in the process of research into and the development of cancer treatments , including the establishment of a portal to allow patients access to information on the available clinical trials in europe; calls for transparency on the data of clinical trials , including those that have been discarded;


### 114. asks the commission to assess the functioning of the european reference networks (erns) , especially their role in gathering and sharing expertise and best practices , thus rationalising patient referral in the management of rare cancers , which affect an estimated 5.1 million patients across europe and require cooperation on a large scale; ### 114. asks the commission to assess the functioning of the european reference networks (erns) , especially their role in gathering and sharing expertise and best practices , thus rationalising patient referral in the management of rare cancers , which affect an estimated 5.1 million patients across europe and require cooperation on a large scale; emphasises the importance of the erns with regard to overcoming health inequalities and ensuring safer and high-quality treatment across eu borders;


### 115. emphasises the need to secure sustained long-term funding for the erns; supports the expansion of the erns to specific types of cancer (rare , complex , poorly curable) and paediatric cancers; ### 115. calls on the commission and the member states to secure appropriate and sustained long-term funding for the erns , including the ern paedcan that covers all paediatric cancers , such as towards compensation of virtual consultations , resourcing twinning and education programmes , and effective reimbursement of patient travel when this is required , in order to foster improved standards of care and equal access to the best possible interventions to all patients who require them across europe; supports the expansion of the erns to specific types of cancer (rare , complex , poorly curable) and paediatric cancers;


### 116. believes that the revamping of erns will necessarily involve the participation of all member states in existing erns , with each member state having at least one ‘full’ or ‘affiliate’ member in each ern , the facilitation of the individual patient journey through the effective collaboration of national contact points with erns , the evaluation of the functioning of the erns by sharing data on their performance and networking in the field of rare cancers , the deployment of telemedicine tools allowing for the sharing of case records and imaging results , and the allocation of adequate and long-term funding , both at union (eu4health) and national level; ### 116. believes that the consolidation of erns will necessarily involve the participation of all member states in existing erns , with each member state having at least one ‘full’ or ‘affiliate’ member in each ern and in each sub-clinical domain/thematic network of erns; stresses the need to facilitate patient access through the effective collaboration of national contact points with erns , encourage the deployment of efficient telemedicine tools allowing for the sharing of case records and imaging results in a secured fashion to discuss complex rare cancer cases , foster networking in the field of rare cancer , and allocate adequate and long-term funding , both at union and national level;


### 120. recommends the creation of at least one cancer registry in each eu region , including remote and outermost regions; supports the strengthening of the capacity of national cancer registries to collect data (including lifestyle and socio-economic information) to better identify the causes of inequalities in cancer incidence , prevalence and survival; asks member states to ensure the comparability of data sources and the interoperability of regional and national cancer registries; ### 120. recommends the creation of at least one cancer registry in each eu region , including remote and outermost regions; supports the strengthening of the capacity of national cancer registries to collect standardised patient-reported outcomes , real-world data and real world evidence as well as results of anonymised surveys regularly formulated and conducted by trained professionals to better map lifestyle and socio-economic conditions of eu citizens and data to identify the causes of inequalities in cancer incidence , prevalence and survival; asks member states to ensure the comparability of data sources and the interoperability of regional and national cancer registries; calls for the implementation of specific cancer registries for paediatric malignancies in line with international classification of childhood cancer (iccc);


### 124. calls for the creation of a virtual european cancer institute , involving all stakeholders (representatives of each nccp , patients’ and caregivers’ associations , learned societies etc.) , in charge of the following missions: ### 124. calls for the creation of a virtual european cancer institute , involving all stakeholders (representatives of each nccp , patients’ and caregivers’ associations , learned societies etc.) , as well as economic operators , in charge of the following missions:


### j) monitoring the level of implementation of relevant recommendations in the member states’ nccps; ### j) monitoring and regularly making available the level of implementation of relevant recommendations in the member states’ nccps;


### 125. emphasises that europe’s beating cancer plan should not only be seen as a political commitment to driving change but as a set of concrete and ambitious initiatives that will support , coordinate and complement member states’ efforts to reduce the suffering caused by cancer; stresses that , in order for the initiatives outlined in the plan to be translated into concrete actions , these initiatives have to be adequately funded; underlines , however , the differing capacity of member states to absorb the funds dedicated to healthcare programmes thus far; ### 125. emphasises that europe’s beating cancer plan should not only be seen as a political commitment to driving change but as a set of concrete and ambitious initiatives that will support , coordinate and complement member states’ efforts to reduce the suffering caused by cancer; encourages the commission to optimise the coherent implementation of the initiatives outlined in the plan , with clear guidance to the member states regarding concrete actions against unequal access to cancer diagnosis and treatment , as well as adequate funding; underlines the differing capacity of member states to absorb the funds dedicated to healthcare programmes thus far;


### 127. welcomes the funding plan of eur 4 billion and notes the complementarity of the sources of funding as set out in the plan itself; recalls that the plan will benefit from different sources of funding , such as the eu4health , horizon europe and digital europe programmes , cohesion policy funds , and the recovery and resilience facility; highlights the need to include the fight against cancer across all funding sources in a coherent and transparent manner; stresses , in particular , the importance of enhancing cancer research and cancer prevention and the need to dedicate more funds to them; ### 127. welcomes the funding plan of eur 4 billion and notes the complementarity of the sources of funding as set out in the plan itself; recalls that the plan will benefit from different sources of funding , such as the eu4health , horizon europe and digital europe programmes , cohesion policy funds , and the recovery and resilience facility; highlights the need to include the fight against cancer across all funding sources in a coherent and transparent manner; stresses , in particular , the importance of enhancing cancer research and cancer prevention and the need to dedicate more funds to them; stresses the need for the mobilisation of these funds by the member states to be free of political or economic conditionalities , in line with the needs identified by each country , and geared towards benefitting the public interest and public health services;


### 126. calls on the member states to ensure that enough funds are allocated for the appropriate implementation of the plan and of their respective nccps; considers that no more than 30 % of europe’s beating cancer plan should be allocated to the implementation of the nccps; ### 126. calls on the member states to ensure that enough funds and human resources are allocated for the appropriate implementation of the plan and of their respective nccps; considers that no less than 30 % of europe’s beating cancer plan should be allocated to the implementation of the nccps;


### 4. commends albania’s commitment to completing its comprehensive justice reform; encourages the country to intensify steps aimed at finalising the vetting process and ensuring universal justice through cross-cutting measures; ### 4. commends albania’s commitment to completing its comprehensive justice reform; encourages the country to intensify steps aimed at finalising the vetting process and ensuring universal justice through cross-cutting measures; recalls the need to continue to consolidate the capacity of the judicial system and the governance institutions;


### 13. notes the legal steps taken to eliminate discrimination against minorities , and calls for practical steps in order to ensure their inclusion , namely the inclusion of lgbti+ , roma and egyptian minorities; recalls the need to combat gender-based violence , step up child protection , adopt and implement legislation on minority rights , strengthen property rights and conduct a population census; underlines the importance of removing barriers to the socioeconomic inclusion of persons with disabilities; ### 13. notes the legal steps taken to eliminate discrimination against minorities , and calls for practical steps in order to ensure their inclusion , namely the inclusion of lgbti+ , roma and egyptian minorities; recalls the need to combat gender-based violence , step up child protection , adopt and implement legislation on minority rights , strengthen property rights and conduct a population census; underlines the importance of removing barriers to the socioeconomic inclusion of persons with disabilities; expresses concern on the pending by-laws on minority rights , in particular on self-identification and the use of minority languages and increase capacities of the state committee on national minorities;


### 15. urges the authorities to counter disinformation and manipulative narratives by promoting media literacy and improving the working conditions of journalists; ### 15. urges the authorities to counter disinformation and manipulative narratives by promoting media literacy and improving the working conditions of journalists; recalls the need to strengthen the protection of albanian journalist's labour and social rights;


### 16. underlines the importance of an inclusive framework for meaningful civil society engagement in decision-making processes; ### 16. underlines the importance of an inclusive framework for meaningful civil society engagement in decision-making processes; is concerned with the ability of the national council for civil society to voice priorities of civil society organizations in policy-making processes is still very weak;


### b. whereas the citizens of bosnia and herzegovina (bih) aspire towards euro-atlantic integration for sustainable peace , democracy and prosperity; ### b. whereas the people of bosnia and herzegovina (bih) aspire towards sustainable peace , democracy and prosperity;


### 6. welcomes bih’s increased alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation of sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment; ### deleted


### 7. supports bih’s sustained aspirations towards euro-atlantic integration and nato membership; ### 7. acknowledges bih’s sustained aspirations towards euro-atlantic integration and nato membership;


### 31. reiterates the need for solidarity-based migration and asylum management and a fair distribution of reception capacities; welcomes the opening of negotiations on bih’s upgraded status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency; regrets persisting shortcomings in migration and border management; calls on bih to fully align with the eu’s visa policy; ### 31. reiterates the need for solidarity-based migration and asylum management and a fair distribution of reception capacities; calls on bih to fully align with the eu’s visa policy;


### 1. underlines that the eu’s defence sector is fragmented , which creates strategic vulnerabilities for the union , member states and industry; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion in security and defence policies at union level; welcomes , in this context , the commission’s launch of the european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (edirpa) and encourages the commission and member states to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a de facto military union supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment , followed by a review of the treaties for more eu competences on critical technologies for defence , innovation in defence , and security and defence affairs; ### 1. underlines that the eu’s defence sector is fragmented because the eu contains a wide array of separate strategic cultures and competing defence industries and procurement systems specifically adapted to each of them; underlines that some eu member states define themselves as neutral in some form and that as such the notion of more eu competences on critical technologies for defence , innovation in defence , and security and defence affairs is problematic and would be a highly undemocratic development within the eu;


### 2. calls on the relevant eu bodies to consolidate eu cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge military capabilities and for eu-level legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies and to reduce dependencies; ### 2. calls on the relevant eu bodies to consolidate eu cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge capabilities in the transport , health , agriculture , environment and climate action sectors and for eu-level legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies in these fields and to reduce dependencies;


### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , and summarise findings; suggests that the european defence agency can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions , including a strategic assessment of the findings; ### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states , in light of the fact that the greatest threat to life on earth is global warming , to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose and a logical use of funds and summarise findings;


### 4. calls for a more pragmatic and business-oriented approach to military research in order to provide incentives for innovation in military technology , including by reducing or removing barriers to entry into the defence market; further calls for increased support for european companies in emerging technologies to ensure they remain competitive in international markets by relaxing the rules on compliance documentation and by providing tax incentives and stimulating investments; ### 4. calls for a more pragmatic approach to research in the areas of health , transport , agriculture , environment and climate action in order to provide incentives for innovation in technology related to these fields , further calls for increased support for european companies in emerging technologies relevant to these areas;


### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs; ### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) in the areas of health , transport , agriculture , environment and climate action , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies in these areas;


### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on china for raw materials and calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production; ### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on raw materials from third countries and calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , in particular our dependence on the gulf monarchical dictatorships , and the state of israel who , according to amnestry international , are carrying out a system of targeted oppression against the palestinian people that "amounts to apartheid as prohibited in international law"; notes that member states could enhance production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production;


### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on china for raw materials and calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production; ### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on third countries for raw materials and the supply of critical technologies; calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials or suppliers acting against the eu’s strategic interests , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production;


### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in nato and included in a trade and technology council (ttc) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources; ### deleted


### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in nato and included in a trade and technology council (ttc) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources; ### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources;


### 8. calls for military and strategic interoperability between the eu and like-minded partners and nato , and among member states , to be ensured , given that the risk of fragmentation is exacerbated by different national requirements and national public spending and investment and procurement schemes; ### deleted


### 9. calls on the commission to work on a plan and investment scheme to update critical infrastructure , such as nuclear power plants , electricity grids and telecommunications infrastructure (undersea cables) , for the digital age , including by adapting it to ai-assisted drone supervision and maintenance; subsequently calls for the elaboration of an eu r&d and manufacturing strategy for advanced drones; ### 9. calls on the commission to work on a plan and investment scheme to autonomously update critical infrastructure , such as nuclear power plants , electricity grids and telecommunications infrastructure (undersea cables) , for the digital age , including by adapting it to ai-assisted drone supervision and maintenance; subsequently calls for the elaboration of an eu r&d and manufacturing strategy for advanced drones;


### 10. calls on the commission and member states to develop capabilities for testing and inspecting complex defence equipment , including by means of ai-assisted technology , to identify vulnerabilities stemming from components produced in non-eu countries; ### deleted


### 11. urges the commission and member states to strengthen cooperation between the eda’s defence innovation hub and nato’s defence innovation accelerator for the north atlantic (diana) by supporting joint projects , joint research and joint investment in cutting-edge defence technologies. ### deleted


### a. whereas civilian crisis management has become established as a key pillar of the eu’s csdp since 1999 in conflict prevention , stabilisation and promotion of sustainable peace; whereas the demand for civilian crisis management has grown , also as a result of russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against ukraine; ### a. whereas civilian crisis management has become established as a key pillar of the eu’s csdp since 1999 in conflict prevention , stabilisation and promotion of sustainable peace; whereas the demand for civilian crisis management has grown in the context of escalating geopolitical tensions , russia’s unjustified war of aggression against ukraine and a consequent wave of militarisation and politicisation of conflicts across the region;


### c. whereas civilian csdp tasks have , over the years , broadened to include , inter alia , transitional justice , mediation , dialogue and conflict analysis , and have also adapted to new and emerging challenges such as hybrid threats , including cyberattacks and foreign influence , and the manipulation of information; ### c. whereas civilian csdp tasks have , over the years , broadened to include , inter alia , transitional justice , mediation , dialogue and conflict analysis;


### 3. calls for the member states to use the new civilian csdp compact to strengthen their strategic vision of civilian crisis management by clarifying the role and added value of civilian csdp , and by defining a shared level of ambition for civilian crisis management; ### 3. calls for the member states to use the new civilian csdp compact to strengthen civilian crisis management by clarifying the role of civilian csdp , disentangling it from military csdp , ensuring it is guided by principles of neutrality , impartiality and independence , and preventing its instrumentalisation in the furtherance of any strategic , military , economic or other objectives which are at cross purposes with the maintenance of international peace and security and addressing the needs of the affected populations;


### 4. believes that traditional civilian csdp tasks such as policing , the rule of law , civil administration , ssr and monitoring remain very important in order to stabilise and modernise the security and justice sectors; underlines the need to continue updating and enlarging tasks in the framework of the integrated approach and the treaties in light of the new risks and threats that have emerged; stresses the need to integrate and strengthen cross-cutting issues , in particular: ### 4. believes that traditional civilian csdp tasks such as policing , the rule of law , civil administration , ssr and monitoring remain very important in order to stabilise and modernise the security and justice sectors; underlines the need to continue updating and enlarging tasks in the framework of the integrated approach and the treaties in light of the new challenges to international peace and security that have emerged; stresses the need to integrate and strengthen cross-cutting issues , in particular:


### h) civil-military cooperation; ### deleted


### 7. calls on the member states , the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to develop a concrete plan on how to implement the integrated approach and ensure that all relevant eu instruments (military csdp , global europe , the instrument for pre-accession assistance) are applied coherently to achieve the eu’s overall objectives; ### 7. calls on the member states , the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to develop a concrete plan on how to implement the integrated approach and ensure that all relevant eu instruments are applied coherently to achieve the overall objectives of development and peaceful cooperation;


### 21. calls for a substantive increase of funding for the cfsp budget in order to respond to crisis situations and unforeseen events , and to actively identify where complementary projects and programmes could be funded from other relevant eu budgets; ### 21. calls for a substantive rebalancing of the cfsp budget away from military csdp and towards civilian csdp in order to respond to crisis situations and unforeseen events , and to actively identify where complementary projects and programmes could be funded from other relevant eu budgets;


### 23. regrets the fact that while eu spending on defence has recently increased considerably , the funding for civilian csdp has not; notes that the strategic compass fails to take into account the fact that civilian capabilities also require enhanced funds; ### 23. regrets the fact that while eu spending on defence has recently increased considerably , the funding for civilian csdp has not; calls for an inversion of these spending priorities; notes that the strategic compass fails to take into account the fact that civilian capabilities require enhanced funds , while privileging military approaches to conflicts and crises;


### 1. welcomes the fact that eu membership continues to be serbia’s strategic goal; underlines the fact that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights , the normalisation of relations with kosovo and alignment with the cfsp will determine the dynamics of the accession process; ### 1. welcomes the fact that eu membership continues to be serbia’s strategic goal;


### 3. notes serbia’s alignment with the eu in voting in favour of relevant un general assembly resolutions and russia’s suspension from the human rights council; regrets , however , the fact that serbia has consistently failed to align with the eu’s restrictive measures against russia; deplores serbia’s close relationship with russia; ### 3. welcomes the fact that serbia has defended ukraine's territorial integrity on a number of occasions , and welcomes its alignment with the eu in voting in favour of relevant un general assembly resolutions and russia’s suspension from the human rights council; regrets , however , the fact that serbia has consistently failed to align with the eu’s restrictive measures against russia; believes that the close links between serbia and russia are a product of history; encourages the serbian authorities to highlight the equally strong links between serbia and the european union , which is home to more than a million serbs , many of whom have become citizens of the member state in which they reside;


### 9. notes the conclusions of the final report of the organization for security and co-operation in europe / office for democratic institutions and human rights election observation mission , according to which the 3 april 2022 parliamentary elections presented diverse political options , but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field , favouring the incumbents; calls on the serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections; ### 9. notes the conclusions of the final report of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) / office for democratic institutions and human rights election observation mission , according to which the 3 april 2022 parliamentary elections presented diverse political options , but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field , favouring the incumbents; welcomes the amendments to the legal framework for election campaign finance , in conjunction with the previous osce recommendations , and calls on the serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections;


### 17. underlines the importance of a framework enabling civil society organisations to operate freely and participate in policy-making in inclusive and meaningful ways; ### 17. underlines the importance of a framework enabling civil society organisations to operate freely and participate in policy-making in inclusive and meaningful ways; calls on the serbian government not to reduce but to step up cooperation between public authorities and civil society;


### b. whereas the future of the western balkans lies in the european union; ### b. whereas the future of the western balkans lies in the european union if the people of the western balkans choose to join the union and their states meet the standards required to do so;


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


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


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


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


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose essential work for the development and the wellbeing of millions of palestine refugees parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued;


### strongly call for east jerusalem , the west bank and the gaza strip to be brought under one legitimate , democratic pa rule; facilitate political consensus and reconciliation among palestinian political factions; stress the importance of democratic elections being respected by all parties involved; ### strongly call for east jerusalem , the west bank and the gaza strip to be brought under one legitimate , democratic pa rule; facilitate political consensus and reconciliation among palestinian political factions; commend international mediation efforts to reach agreement between different palestinian political factions , regretting the lack of implication by the eu in these efforts up to date; stress the importance of democratic elections being respected by all parties involved;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa , including in 2023 as jointly agreed by the budgetary authority on the eu general budget , to meet the increasing needs on the ground;


### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; ### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; 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 , there-by offering an opportunity to enhance stability and peace;


### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; ### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; work for a fair multilateral mechanism to ensure rapid , equal and affordable access for all people worldwide to future covid-19 vaccines and treatments as soon as they are available;


### 20. encourages the member states to support and cooperate with the barkhane and takuba operations; ### deleted


### 36. expresses concern over serbia’s increasing dependence on defence equipment and technologies from the people’s republic of china and the insufficient transparency of the security sector’s public procurement practices; continues to be concerned about serbia’s close political and military cooperation with russia; ### 36. expresses concern over serbia’s increasing dependence on defence equipment and technologies from the people’s republic of china and russia;


### 5. is concerned about the lack of leadership the united states has shown in fighting covid-19; believes that the false information in president trump’s tweets and during his press conferences have been very unhelpful in the joint fight against the virus; ### 5. is concerned about the united states’ lack of cooperation in fighting covid-19; believes that the false information in president trump’s tweets and during his press conferences , denying the severity of the pandemic , have had a negative impact in the fight against the virus;


### 6. is worried about the decision of the us to withdraw funding from the world health organization (who) and the general tendency of its president to withdraw the us from the multilateral organisations that were created to establish a rules-based world order; ### 6. is deeply concerned about the decision of the us to withdraw funding from the world health organization (who) and the general tendency of its president to withdraw the us from the multilateral organisations that were created to establish a rules-based world order;


### 7. acknowledges the need to find a new method of cooperation between the eu and us , based on mutual respect and a joint agenda to defend multilateralism , the rule of law and human rights; ### 7. acknowledges the need to find a new method of cooperation between the eu and us , based on mutual respect and a shared agenda to defend multilateralism , the rule of law and human rights;


### 8. notes the strengthening of the people’s republic of china’s worldwide diplomatic efforts following the covid-19 outbreak , seeking to position itself as the dominant global player; ### deleted


### 10. is concerned about the lack of transparency related to the chinese reaction to the global outbreak , involving the withholding of information , censorship , the suppression of whistle-blowers and human rights activists , and the projection of power in the region; ### deleted


### 12. urges the chinese regime to fully cooperate with an independent investigation into the origins of covid-19 , and calls on the member states to present a united front towards a rising china , which is leading a crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in hong kong and has threatened to annex taiwan; calls on the member states to advocate taiwan’s membership of the who; ### 12. urges the chinese regime to fully cooperate with an independent investigation into the origins of covid-19;


### 13. calls on the vp/hr to recognise these concerns and simultaneously create an atmosphere of dialogue , engagement and genuine cooperation , based on a new , more assertive strategy in which the eu pushes back when necessary to defend european values; is of the view that , as part of this new strategy , the eu should seek closer collaboration with countries in the region and other democracies; ### 13. calls on the vp/hr to recognise these concerns and simultaneously create an atmosphere of dialogue , engagement and genuine cooperation , based on a new , more assertive strategy in which the eu pushes back when necessary to defend european values; is of the view that , as part of this new strategy , the eu should seek closer collaboration with countries in the region , in particular india , and other democracies;


### 14. expresses concern over the structural attempts of the russian federation to undermine eu unity by the intensification of disinformation campaigns; ### deleted


### 15. recognises the global security , socio-economic and political risks that could be caused by the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic , and is worried about the fact that the eu’s main international counterparts were prepared to use the crisis to unravel the rules-based world order underpinned by multilateral organisations; ### 15. recognises the global security , socio-economic and political risks that could be caused by the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic , and is worried about the fact that the crisis is exploited politically;


### 16. stresses that the multilateral rules-based world order is vital for global peace , the rule of law and democracy; believes that a geopolitical eu must play a firmer role in defending it and seek ways to de-escalate tensions between powers; ### 16. stresses that the multilateral rules-based world order is vital for global peace , the rule of law and democracy; believes that a geopolitical eu must play a firmer role in defending and rebuilding it and seek ways to de-escalate tensions between powers;


### 17. stresses that only a more united eu , backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities , will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy , and believes that the vp/hr should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the eu; ### 17. stresses that only a more united eu , backed up by sufficient resources and infrastructures , will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy , and believes that the vp/hr should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the eu;


### 17. stresses that only a more united eu , backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities , will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy , and believes that the vp/hr should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the eu; ### 17. stresses that only a more united eu , with real strategic and military autonomy , will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy , and believes that the vp/hr should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the eu;


### 18. believes that the end of the unanimity rule on foreign policy would help the eu to conduct a foreign policy that is more effective and more proactive; ### deleted


### 19. underlines the important role of the armed forces during the covid-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the european medical command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the eu’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the eu’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy , to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military , as well as for a future in which russia and china are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future strategic compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of covid-19; believes that , given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following covid-19 , the eu defence budgets must not be cut; ### deleted


### 19. underlines the important role of the armed forces during the covid-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the european medical command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the eu’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the eu’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy , to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military , as well as for a future in which russia and china are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future strategic compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of covid-19; believes that , given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following covid-19 , the eu defence budgets must not be cut; ### 19. underlines the important role of the armed forces during the covid-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the european medical command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the eu’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the eu’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy that move away from nato dependency and take steps towards an european army - hence avoiding the duplication of military spending - whose aim is to promote peace and dialogue;


### 19. underlines the important role of the armed forces during the covid-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the european medical command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the eu’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the eu’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy , to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military , as well as for a future in which russia and china are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future strategic compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of covid-19; believes that , given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following covid-19 , the eu defence budgets must not be cut; ### 19. underlines the important role of the armed forces during the covid-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the european medical command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the eu’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the eu’s security and defence strategies to develop a european strategic autonomy , to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military , as well as for a future in which russia , china and turkey are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future strategic compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of covid-19; believes that , given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following covid-19 , the eu defence budgets must not be cut;


### 20. calls for the expansion and modernisation of eu communication strategies so that eu action is sufficiently visible both within and beyond the eu; urges the european external action service (eeas) to further strengthen its capacities to counter disinformation , including the creation of a dedicated far-east stratcom task force focused on the disinformation emanating from china , and imposing costs on countries that deliberately spread disinformation to divide and harm the eu and its member states; ### 20. calls for the expansion and modernisation of eu communication strategies so that eu action is sufficiently visible both within and beyond the eu; urges the european external action service (eeas) to further strengthen its capacities to counter disinformation originating from within the eu and overseas respectively;


### 21. stresses that its biggest global consumer market of almost 500 million people gives the eu leverage on the world stage , and believes that a geopolitical commission should use this leverage when other countries are not prepared to comply with the rule of law or international treaties; ### deleted


### 21. stresses that its biggest global consumer market of almost 500 million people gives the eu leverage on the world stage , and believes that a geopolitical commission should use this leverage when other countries are not prepared to comply with the rule of law or international treaties; ### 21. stresses that its biggest global consumer market of almost 500 million people should give the eu leverage on the world stage , and regrets that a geopolitical commission does not make sufficient use of this leverage when other countries are not prepared to comply with the rule of law or international treaties;


### 22. notes that the covid-19 pandemic has shown the need to reduce dependency on third countries in certain strategic and existential sectors and might prompt diversification of its most critical supply chains; ### 22. notes that the covid-19 pandemic has shown the need to reduce dependency on third countries in certain strategic and existential sectors and must prompt the diversification of its supply chains and the relocation of these sectors’ production chains to within the union;


### 23. recalls its request for a strong global sanctions regime to address serious human rights violations , which would be the eu equivalent of the so-called magnitsky act; ### deleted


### 23. recalls its request for a strong global sanctions regime to address serious human rights violations , which would be the eu equivalent of the so-called magnitsky act; ### 23. recalls its request for a strong global sanctions regime to address serious human rights violations;


### 23. recalls its request for a strong global sanctions regime to address serious human rights violations , which would be the eu equivalent of the so-called magnitsky act; ### 23. recalls its request for a strong individual sanctions regime on a global scale to address serious human rights violations , which would be the eu equivalent of the so-called magnitsky act;


### 24. underlines the strategic importance of eu engagement and support in its neighbourhood , both in the east and in the south; stresses that the eu must give western balkan countries that are not yet part of the eu a fair chance to join the eu , and that the eu must continue its efforts to invest in the region; ### 24. underlines the strategic importance of eu engagement and support in its neighbourhood , both in the east and in the south;


### 25. stresses that the covid-19 crisis could destabilise countries in africa which often have a fragile health infrastructure and high debts; calls for the eu presence in africa to be strengthened , for financial assistance and recovery plans to be fostered and for an alternative to chinese investments to be provided; ### 25. stresses that the covid-19 crisis could destabilise countries in africa and in latin america which often have a fragile health infrastructure and high debts; calls for the eu presence in both africa and latin america to be strengthened , for financial aid and recovery plans to be fostered;


### 26. calls for the common security and defence policy (csdp) missions tasked with conflict prevention or mitigation to be strengthened , notably those in the eu’s immediate neighbourhood , to help stabilise already fragile settings and prevent a relapse in conflicts and violence due to additional tensions caused by covid-19; calls in this regard for a swift adoption of the european peace facility; ### deleted


### 27. is of the opinion that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our union and has shown the urgent need for an effective and efficient union; believes that the conference on the future of europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in eu external policies; is therefore determined to start the conference as soon as possible; ### 27. is of the opinion that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our union as well as of member states with regards to their inability to strengthen their health systems and has shown the urgent need for an effective and efficient union;


### 27. is of the opinion that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our union and has shown the urgent need for an effective and efficient union; believes that the conference on the future of europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in eu external policies; is therefore determined to start the conference as soon as possible; ### 27. is of the opinion that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our union and has shown the urgent need for the eu to place greater emphasis on socio-economic resilience , reduction of inequalities and the protection of the most vulnerable; believes that the conference on the future of europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in eu external policies; is therefore determined to start the conference as soon as possible;


### 27. is of the opinion that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our union and has shown the urgent need for an effective and efficient union; believes that the conference on the future of europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in eu external policies; is therefore determined to start the conference as soon as possible; ### 27. is of the opinion that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted certain weaknesses of our union and has shown the urgent need for an effective , efficient and autonomous union; believes that the conference on the future of europe will provide a good platform to move forward in constructing more efficient decision making in eu external policies; is therefore determined to start the conference as soon as possible;


### 3. recalls that progress in accession under the revised enlargement methodology depends on lasting , in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas , in particular the rule of law and the fight against corruption; ### 3. recalls that progress in accession under the revised enlargement methodology depends on lasting , in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas , in particular the rule of law and the fight against corruption , judiciary and fundamental rights , good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation;


### 8. underlines the importance of implementing the electoral reform measures codified in july 2020 , which are in line with the osce office for democratic institutions and human rights (osce/odihr) recommendations; welcomes the commitment to implement the forthcoming venice commission opinion regarding the amendments to the electoral code adopted in october 2020; ### 8. underlines the importance of implementing the electoral reform measures codified in july 2020 , which are in line with the osce office for democratic institutions and human rights (osce/odihr) recommendations; welcomes the commitment to implement looks forward to the implementation of the forthcoming venice commission opinion regarding the amendments to the electoral code adopted in october 2020 , in line with the relevant commitment expressed by the albanian government;


### 10. commends the steady progress made in implementing the comprehensive judicial reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process and the establishment of the relevant institutions and specialised bodies , enabling a tangible shift towards an accountable and independent judiciary; ### 10. commends the progress made in implementing the comprehensive judicial reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process and the establishment of the relevant institutions and specialized bodies , and calls for the acceleration of these procedures in order to achieve a tangible shift towards an accountable and independent judiciary;


### 12. welcomes the fact that the high court has regained its ability to function and that it has been reviewing more than a thousand cases , and encourages it to make further progress in the appointment of additional judges; ### 12. welcomes the fact that , as a first step , the high court has regained its ability to function and that it has been reviewing the admissibility of more than a thousand cases , and encourages it to make further progress in the appointment of additional judges , in order to become fully functional;


### 24. recalls the importance of measures ensuring the protection of national minorities , including self-identification , the use of languages and property rights; ### 24. urges to swiftly adopt the remaining five by-laws to ensure full implementation of the 2017 framework law on the protection of national minorities and the related rights to free self- identification , the use of minority languages and the right to education in minority languages;


### 25. encourages albania to make further progress on measures consolidating property rights , implementing the law on transitional ownership , and completing the comprehensive land sector reform; ### 25. encourages albania to make further progress on measures consolidating property rights , implementing the law on transitional procedures on ownership , mainly by advancing in a transparent manner the process of registration of properties , and completing the comprehensive land sector reform;


### 45. welcomes albania’s unremitting efforts in promoting good neighbourly relations and regional integration; ### 45. welcomes albania’s efforts in promoting good neighbourly relations and regional integration;


### 46. commends the constructive steps towards the resolution of outstanding bilateral issues , including a joint undertaking by greece and albania to resolve a dispute over their ionian maritime border through international justice; ### 46. commends the constructive steps towards the resolution of outstanding bilateral issues , including a joint undertaking by greece and albania to refer the delimitation of the maritime zones to the international court of justice;


### 2. notes that ten member states made full submissions to the 20th annual report , and eleven to the 21st; deplores the fact that two of the main exporting countries – germany and the uk – did not make full submissions; ### 2. notes that ten member states made full submissions to the 20th annual report , and eleven to the 21st; deplores the fact that two of the main exporting countries – germany and the uk – did not make full submissions; whereas , according to the bonn international centre for conversion (bicc) , germany in 2018 issued 3.742 licences for the export of military equipment to 61 states which can be classified as problematic with regard to at least one of the eight criteria of the common position;


### 7. points out that council decision (cfsp) 2019/1560 and the relevant conclusions of 16 september 2019 have the potential to ensure that eu citizens are furnished with better information about the strategic choices made by their governments in an area which directly affects their security and their countries’ adherence to values and norms; ### 7. points out that council decision (cfsp) 2019/1560 and the relevant conclusions of 16 september 2019 have the potential to ensure that eu citizens are furnished with better information about the strategic choices made by their governments , as full transparency and information are still not available to citizens , in an area which directly affects their security and their countries’ adherence to values and norms;


### 12. notes that most member states have not outlined a policy regulating the transfer of weapons components to another member state which would ensure that any export to third countries from the member state of assembly is consistent with the export policy of the member state providing the components; regards this as particularly problematic in the context of the increasing divergences between licensing practices across the eu; observes that directive 2009/43/ec on intra-community transfers has proven ill-equipped to achieve the stated goal of setting high common standards for exports to third countries; ### 12. condemns that most member states have not outlined a policy regulating the transfer of weapons components to another member state which would ensure that any export to third countries from the member state of assembly is consistent with the export policy of the member state providing the components; regards this as particularly problematic in the context of the increasing divergences between licensing practices across the eu; observes that directive 2009/43/ec on intra-community transfers has proven ill-equipped to achieve the stated goal of setting high common standards for exports to third countries;


### — having regard to the joint communication from the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy of 10 june 2020 entitled ‘tackling covid-19 disinformation – getting the facts right’ (join(2020)0008) , ### deleted


### c. whereas challenges such as the resurgence of populism and authoritarianism , the attacks against liberal democracy and multilateralism , combined with competition between the great powers , which has transformed into rivalry , especially between us and china , pose a real threat to the eu’s interests and influence; ### c. whereas challenges such as the resurgence of authoritarianism , the attacks against democracy and multilateralism , increased by us unilateralism , pose a real threat to the eu’s interests and influence;


### reiterate the eu’s deep regret in connection with the recent collapse of the inf treaty , while stressing the significant negative impact of this on european security; call on both signatories to the inf treaty to resume dialogue on possible ways to put in place a new legally binding instrument for short- and medium-range missiles; support efforts to multilateralise such instrument; ### reiterate the eu’s deep regret in connection with the recent collapse of the inf treaty , while stressing the significant negative impact of this on european security; call on both signatories to the inf treaty to resume dialogue on possible ways to put in place a new legally binding instrument for short- and medium-range missiles; support efforts to multilateralise such instrument; urges both parties to explore the options for on-site inspections in order to solve the disputed aspects regarding every parties’ treaty obligations;


### highlight the contribution made by the nato states in fulfilling their commitments under the npt as regards reducing the stock of nuclear weapons by 95 % since the end of the cold war , de-targeting them , reducing their alert status and downgrading their role in defence; call on nato to pursue its efforts in further reducing nuclear weapons in full compliance with the npt , based on the step-by-step approach that promotes international stability and security; ### highlight the contribution made by the nato states and russia in fulfilling their commitments under the npt as regards to substantially reducing their stock of nuclear weapons since the end of the cold war , de-targeting them , reducing their alert status and downgrading their role in defence; calls on both parties to pursue its efforts in further reducing nuclear weapons in full compliance with the npt , based on the step-by-step approach that promotes international stability and security;


### consider the adoption of the tpnw by 122 states as evidence of the desire of the majority of the international community to achieve the objective of a nuclear-weapons-free world; ### consider the adoption of the tpnw by 122 states as evidence of the desire of the majority of the international community to achieve the objective of a nuclear-weapons-free world; urges all eu member states to sign and ratify the tpnw;


### — having regard to its previous resolutions on the country , ### — having regard to its previous resolutions on the territory ,


### d. whereas kosovo remains the only country in the western balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the schengen area although all benchmarks for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018; ### d. whereas kosovo remains the only country in the western balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the schengen area;


### d. whereas kosovo remains the only country in the western balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the schengen area although all benchmarks for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018; ### d. whereas kosovo remains the only territory in the western balkans whose citizens need a visa to travel to the schengen area although all benchmarks for visa liberalisation have been fulfilled since 2018;


### 1. welcomes kosovo’s continued commitment to advancing on its european path , as well as the strong support for european integration among kosovo’s population; ### 1. welcomes the belgrade-pristina dialogue as the only way forward to solve the ongoing territorial conflict;


### 2. regrets the limited progress in implementing the era , and calls on the kosovo authorities to take ownership of the process , demonstrate greater political will and improve administrative capacity in order to enhance implementation of the eu-related reforms; ### 2. regrets the limited progress in key areas such as fundamental rights and rule of law;


### 3. expresses concern about the dissolution of the ministry of the eu integration , and calls on the government of kosovo to ensure that the new structure is granted the level of competence and responsibilities appropriate to ensuring proper coordination of the integration process; ### deleted


### 5. welcomes the commission’s statement of 26 august 2020 confirming its assessment of kosovo’s ability to benefit from the visa liberalisation regime , and calls on the council to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of kosovo; ### deleted


### 6. calls on the eu member states to show continued commitment to enlargement , and to pursue a more effective communication policy towards eu citizens on enlargement; ### deleted


### 8. notes the signature of the agreement for economic normalisation between kosovo and serbia on 4 september in washington; underlines that transatlantic cooperation is a crucial factor for stability in the region; ### 8. notes the signature of the agreement for economic normalisation between kosovo and serbia on 4 september in washington;


### 24. welcomes kosovo’s efforts in maintaining constructive neighbourly relations throughout the region and in proactively aligning with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp); ### deleted


### 25. stresses that normalisation of relations between serbia and kosovo is a priority and a precondition for eu accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the eu-facilitated dialogue led by the eu special representative , seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation , in good faith and in a timely manner , of all the agreements already reached; ### 25. calls for active and constructive engagement in the eu-facilitated dialogue led by the eu special representative , seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with international law;


### 26. notes that five member states have not yet recognised kosovo , and reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between kosovo and serbia; ### deleted


### 26. notes that five member states have not yet recognised kosovo , and reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between kosovo and serbia; ### 26. notes that five member states have not yet recognised kosovo , and calls for this position to be respected and taken into account in the commission and eeas policy towards kosovo;


### 30. notes that strong political support , effective implementation and close monitoring are required to fight kosovo’s large informal economy , which constitutes a serious barrier to the development of its private sector , and affects the capacity of the state to provide good quality public services; ### 30. notes that strong political support , effective implementation and close monitoring are required to fight kosovo’s large informal economy , which affects the capacity of the state to provide good quality public services , and makes it impossible to guarantee workers' rights;


### 2. urges the authorities to sustain consensual efforts to strengthen democratic consolidation and the transformation process , fight against corruption , and restore the rule of law , while improving the climate for media and civil society; ### 2. urges the authorities to sustain consensual efforts to strengthen democratic consolidation and the transformation process , fight against corruption , good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation and restore the rule of law , while improving the climate for media and civil society;


### 21. calls on lawmakers in northern macedonia to take steps to ensure an adequate representation of women in all decision-making positions , and to further address the gender imbalance and gender pay gap in the labour force; ### 21. calls on lawmakers in north macedonia to take steps to ensure an adequate representation of women in all decision-making positions , and to further address the gender imbalance and gender pay gap in the labour force;


### 35. recalls the potential of the economic and investment plan for the western balkans to enhance regional connectivity through rail corridor viii to bulgaria , and gas interconnectors to greece , kosovo and serbia; ### 35. recalls the potential of the economic and investment plan for the western balkans to enhance regional connectivity through rail corridor viii to bulgaria , and gas interconnectors to greece , kosovo 1a and serbia;


### 38. reiterates its full support to the enhanced regional cooperation in the region , and appeals to all parties to ensure the full and continuous implementation of the prespa agreement with greece and the treaty on good neighbourly relations with bulgaria; ### 38. reiterates its full support to the enhanced regional cooperation in the region , and appeals to all parties to ensure the full , consistent and in good faith implementation of the prespa agreement with greece and the treaty on good neighbourly relations with bulgaria , as an important part both of the bilateral relations and the enlargement process;


### 17. stresses the link between the increase in human rights violations and widespread impunity and the lack of accountability in regions and countries devastated by conflicts or marked by politically motivated intimidation , discrimination , harassment and assault , abduction , violent policing , arbitrary arrests and cases of torture; ### 17. stresses the link between the increase in human rights violations and widespread impunity and the lack of accountability in regions and countries devastated by conflicts or marked by politically motivated intimidation , discrimination , harassment and assault , abduction , violent policing , arbitrary arrests and cases of torture; stresses also that in conflicts , minorities and marginalised groups are often particularly severely impacted;


### 19. welcomes the initial discussions within the council regarding the establishment of an eu human rights sanctions mechanism , the so-called ‘magnitsky list’ , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals complicit in serious human rights violations; ### deleted


### – having regard to the charter of the united nations , ### – having regard to the charter of the united nations and the helsinki final act of 1975 of the organisation for security and cooperation in europe ,


### a. whereas parliament has a duty and responsibility to exercise its democratic oversight of the common foreign and security policy (cfsp) and common security and defence policy (csdp) and should have the means to fulfil this role; ### a. whereas parliament has a duty and responsibility to exercise its democratic oversight of the common foreign and security policy(cfsp) and common security and defence policy (csdp) and should get the necessary means to fulfil this role;


### c. whereas the need for a stronger and united europe when it comes to external relations is more urgent than before; ### c. whereas no single member state alone is able to tackle any of the challenges we face today; whereas , however , no state can be forced into foreign policy positions or actions against its will based on democratic consensus of its people and parliamentarian decisions; whereas the equality between the member states in designing eu foreign and security policy and actions should be respected and guaranteed; whereas the prerogatives of the national parliaments in the area of the foreign and security policy of their countries should be respected;


### g. whereas the eu’s security environment is vulnerable to external pressure that prevents the eu from exercising its sovereignty; ### g. whereas the eu is vulnerable to external pressure in many areas , such as economy , energy , trade , banking system , defence , that prevents the eu from exercising its sovereignty; whereas in particular us policies , such as sanctions against iran , are underling the creditability of foreign affairs policies of the eu and its member states; whereas there is an urgent need to create the conditions for a strategic autonomy of the eu and its member states; whereas there is an urgent need to make the eu more independent of us financial system thus protecting its business from extra-territorial us sanctions;


### — having regard to the council conclusions of 10 may 2021 entitled ‘the horn of africa: a geo-strategic priority for the eu’ , ### — having regard to the council conclusions of 10 may 2021 entitled ‘the horn of africa: a geo-strategic priority for the eu’ , and particularly to action 28 regarding access to and respect for sexual and reproductive health and rights ,


### — having regard to resolution 376 of the african commission on human and peoples’ rights , adopted in may 2017 , ### — having regard to resolutions 275 (lv) 2014 on protection against violence and other human rights violations against persons on the basis of their real or imputed sexual orientation or gender identity and 376 (lx) 2017 on the situation of human rights defenders in africa of the african commission on human and peoples’ rights ,


### support all diplomatic efforts devoted to ending the ongoing conflict within ethiopia , both at national level and in the forums provided by the african union , in order to agree on a permanent ceasefire and facilitate internal reconciliation; ### support all diplomatic efforts devoted to ending the ongoing conflict within ethiopia , at national level , between the eu and the warring parties , and in the forums provided by the african union , in order to agree on a permanent ceasefire , unhindered humanitarian access to all areas , the immediate withdrawal of eritrean forces , and facilitate internal reconciliation;


### acknowledge the positive impacts of operation atlanta in guaranteeing maritime security , and take note of the non-extension of its mandate within the unsc; call on the member states to show adequate commitment to the eu training mission in somalia both in terms of personnel and means , in order to empower the somali armed forces to guarantee security in the country; ### acknowledge the positive impacts of operation atalanta in guaranteeing maritime security , and take note of the non-extension of its mandate within the unsc and the need to respect the national sovereignty of somalia with respect to its territorial waters; stresses that the eutm somalia has not had clearly demonstrable positive outcomes , in particular , as noted by sipri in their dec 2020 review , under its existing structure the eutm is not adequately able to assess the impact of its training on sna operations; in concerned that under the terms of the european peace facility there may be provision of lethal arms to this inadequately monitored training mission;