### 23. warns against attempts to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and deplores all internal and external actions that endanger stability and jeopardise regional reconciliation; ### 23. warns against attempts by ultranationalists and extremists , as well as by third countries , to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and condemns all actions and violence that endanger stability and jeopardise regional cooperation;


### 24. calls for calm , dignity and maturity in bilateral relations , urges regional partners to restore trust and cooperate with mutual respect and in the spirit of good neighbourliness; ### deleted


### 25. invites policymakers and the societies of bulgaria and north macedonia to assume joint responsibility and to restore the positive agenda between the two countries in the spirit the of the treaty of friendship; expresses support for continued diplomatic and societal dialogue to resolve bilateral grievances in good faith; ### deleted


### 26. supports efforts to reach an agreement on constitutional changes that would include additional communities in the preamble of the north macedonia’s constitution; ### deleted


### 28. underlines the transformative nature of the substantial eu assistance provided under the ipa and the western balkans investment framework , including the energy support package; stresses that funding should be suspended in cases of backtracking or unjustified delays on reforms; ### 28. underlines the transformative nature of the substantial eu assistance provided under the ipa and the western balkans investment framework , including the energy support package; stresses that funding should be suspended in cases of backtracking or unjustified delays on reforms , especially in the fields of democracy and the rule of law;


### energy , the environment , sustainable development and connectivity ### energy , the environment , biodiversity , sustainable development and connectivity


### 30. invites decision-makers to prioritise energy efficiency measures and welcomes steps to accelerate the energy transition and energy diversification; applauds the eu energy support package for the western balkans , including immediate budgetary support of eur 80 million for north macedonia’s energy reforms; urges the authorities to step up efforts to mainstream environmental and climate action across sectors; expresses support for the region’s integration into the eu energy market; welcomes the diversification of energy sources and routes; ### 30. invites decision-makers to prioritise energy efficiency measures and urges them to take the necessary steps to accelerate the energy transition and energy diversification with a view to phasing out fossil fuels; applauds the eu energy support package for the western balkans , including immediate budgetary support of eur 80 million for north macedonia’s energy reforms; underlines that the emergency funds must be designated to relieve the effects of the energy crisis and calls on the authorities to make the best use of this assistance in order to build a resilient and environmentally friendly energy market in line with the repowereu plan; urges the authorities to step up efforts to mainstream environmental and climate action across sectors; expresses support for the region’s integration into the eu energy market; welcomes the diversification of energy sources and routes; highlights the importance of ensuring a reliable and clean energy supply and investing in renewables and in the improvement of energy efficiency;


### 31. applauds the advancing energy transition away from coal towards solar and wind power through eu-supported flagship projects , including the oslomej solar power plant and the expansion of the bogdanci wind park; ### 31. applauds the advancing energy transition away from coal towards solar and wind power through eu-supported flagship projects , including the oslomej solar power plant and the expansion of the bogdanci wind park; regrets , however , the reinstatement of the negotino oil-based power plant , as well as the purchase of diesel generators for district heating solutions;


### 32. notes the need to fill in transport connectivity gaps by improving planning and administrative and operational capacity and by making progress on new and unfinished core infrastructure projects; ### 32. notes the need to fill in transport connectivity gaps by improving planning and administrative and operational capacity through transparent tender procedures and by making progress on new and unfinished core infrastructure projects;


### 34. calls for further progress on climate protection; urges the government of north macedonia to step up efforts on improving air quality and reducing air pollution; welcomes its ongoing steps to protect nature , increase recycling rates and modernise and expand its waste management system; ### 34. calls for further progress on climate protection , including increasing capacities in the fight against climate change , both in terms of human and financial resources; urges the government of north macedonia to step up efforts on improving air quality and reducing air pollution , in particular in urban areas; is highly concerned , in this context , that the country’s capital skopje has often been at the top of the list of the most polluted cities in the world in terms of air quality and urges for compliance with its own emissions legislation; welcomes the country's ongoing steps to protect nature; urges the government , however , to further designate more protected areas and to ensure the effective management and financing of the already existing protected areas; urges the authorities to amend the hunting and forest laws to ensure the survival of critically endangered species such as the balkan lynx , as well as to complete the transposition of the habitats and birds directives; welcomes steps to increase recycling rates and modernise and expand the waste management system , while calling for more efforts in these areas , including by improving the legislation for water protection and adopting the strategic documents for water management;


### 35. calls for improved environmental and strategic environmental impact assessments; invites the authorities to urgently implement the unesco recommendations on preserving the heritage status of the ohrid region; ### 35. calls on the authorities to urgently implement the unesco recommendations on preserving the heritage status of the ohrid region; urges the local and national authorities to step up their efforts to protect the biodiversity of the ohrid region , in close cooperation with the albanian authorities;


### a. whereas enlargement is the eu’s most effective foreign policy instrument and represents a geostrategic investment in lasting peace , stability and security; ### a. whereas enlargement has been the eu’s most effective foreign policy instrument to incentivise and encourage fundamental reforms , including in the area of the rule of law , and represents a geostrategic investment in lasting peace , democracy , stability and security throughout the continent;


### c. whereas bih has been granted eu candidate country status; whereas its progress towards eu accession depends on implementing the 14 key priorities identified in the commission opinion on its application for eu membership; ### c. whereas , in the context of these geopolitical considerations , bih has been granted eu candidate country status , too; whereas its further progress towards eu accession depends on implementing the 14 key priorities identified in the commission opinion on its application for eu membership;


### d. whereas genuine reconciliation in bih is needed , based on its multicultural character and equal rights; ### d. whereas democratic transformation , the rule of law , adherence to eu rules , values and standards , as well as socio-economic reforms , play a central role in the eu accession process;


### f. whereas malign foreign interference aims to destabilise bih; ### f. whereas actors of malign foreign interference aim to destabilise bih; whereas some neighbouring countries and also eu member states continue to meddle in the internal political affairs of bih , preventing the country from moving forward towards the eu , from overcoming ethnic division and from engaging in a process of genuine reconciliation;


### 1. welcomes the european council's decision to grant candidate status to bih; reiterates its clear support for bih’s eu integration , grounded in unity , sovereignty and territorial integrity; ### 1. welcomes the european council's decision to grant candidate status to bih in the context of the changed geopolitical reality following the russian war of aggression against ukraine; reiterates its clear support for bih’s eu integration , grounded in unity , sovereignty and territorial integrity;


### 3. encourages all authorities to seize the momentum to meaningfully advance on the 14 key priorities and avoid slipping back into obstructive policies; underscores that bih’s path towards eu accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions , rule of law , the fight against corruption and organised crime , respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution; ### 3. regrets the slow pace in the implementation of the 14 key priorities since 2019 and urges all authorities to seize the momentum to meaningfully advance on the 14 key priorities , in full respect for proper democratic , transparent and inclusive procedures within the competent institutions , and avoid slipping back into obstructive policies; underscores that bih’s path towards eu accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions , rule of law , the fight against corruption and organised crime , respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens;


### 4. calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue supporting bih’s eu integration based on strict conditionality; ### 4. calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue supporting bih’s eu integration based on strict conditionality; in this context , calls on the eu to publish detailed explanations and measurement criteria on the implementation of the 14 key priorities with a view to raise awareness among the citizens about the eu integration process , as well as to strengthening monitoring capacities in the country;


### 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; ### 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; in this context , urges bih to immediately join the eu sanctions against russia and belarus; remains concerned about the close ties of several high-ranking politicians and officials , particularly from rs , with the russian regime and the potential security impact of these ties;


### 8. denounces the recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist policies by the leadership of the republika srpska (rs) entity , including the celebration of the so-called rs day; underlines that such actions destabilise bih , undermine the dayton peace agreement , contradict bih’s eu perspective and endanger access to eu funding; ### 8. denounces in the strongest terms the recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist laws and policies by the leadership of the rs entity , including the celebration of the so-called rs day; highlights that the rs day has been declared unconstitutional and urges the authorities to enforce the judgement of the constitutional court in this regard; denounces the presence of serbian high-level government representatives at the illegal festivities; underlines that such actions destabilise bih , undermine the dayton peace agreement , contradict bih’s eu perspective and endanger access to eu funding;


### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in bih; ### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in bih , notably against the president of rs , milorad dodik , and other high-ranking members of his party snsd; reiterates its calls on all member states to ensure that such sanctions will be adopted by the council;


### 10. condemns malign foreign interference by third actors in bih , notably russia’s destabilisation of the western balkans; ### 10. condemns malign foreign interference by third actors in bih , notably russia and china’s destabilisation of the western balkans , but also neighbouring countries like serbia , as well as eu member states , notably croatia and hungary; notes with concern that pro-russian propaganda and narratives are pushed primarily by domestic actors;


### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp; ### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in the eu’s instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) funding , which must be based on strict conditionality , as enshrined in the ipa iii regulation; stresses that the ipa iii funding must be modulated or even suspended in the case of significant regression or persistent lack of progress in the area of the “fundamentals” , notably in the field of the rule of law and fundamental rights , including the fight against corruption and organised crime , as well as media freedom; stresses that it is in the eu’s own security interests and its responsibility to guarantee that eu funds do not become counterproductive by strengthening clientelistic networks of corrupt politicians and privileged businesses;


### 12. urgently calls on bih to engage in regular inter-parliamentary cooperation through the stabilisation and association parliamentary committee; ### 12. urgently calls on bih to engage in regular inter-parliamentary cooperation through the stabilisation and association parliamentary committee , which would contribute to the fulfilment of the 14 key priorities;


### 14. welcomes the fact that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric and political obstruction; takes note of the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues; ### 14. notes that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; regrets , however , the numerous irregularities reported before and during the elections , and that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric and political and financial obstruction; regrets the cases of abuse of public resources to promote political parties , non-transparent financing of the election campaign , trading of polling stations between political parties , political pressure directed towards the central election commission , the provision of special benefits to citizens before the elections and the increase in public spending before the elections; urges the authorities to take adequate measures to prevent indirect and direct vote buying in the future and underlines the need to prevent officials from abusing public expenditure , especially during the pre-election period;


### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports limited , transparent and inclusive reforms that would enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights and the judgements of the european court of human rights (sejdić-finci , zornić , pilav and šlaku cases); calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports , transparent and inclusive reforms based on comprehensive consultations and public dialogue with citizens , civil society , independent experts and all relevant stakeholders in the country , that would enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement into a constitution , fully in line with european standards and principles , in order to overcome ethno-nationalistic division and progress on the path towards the eu; reiterates that any electoral reform must not deepen ethnic division;


### 16. calls on bih to harmonise party registration rules and to ensure the transparency of political party financing; acknowledges the steps taken by the central election commission and calls for its capacities to be strengthened; ### 16. calls on bih to harmonise party registration rules and to ensure the transparency of political party financing; acknowledges the steps taken by the central election commission and calls for its capacities to be strengthened; strongly denounces the threats by some political actors in bih against the members of the central election commission; reiterates its full support to the cec and invites the eu delegation to offer concrete support to the cec members in case of threats;


### 17. calls for the judiciary’s integrity and independence to be strengthened , namely by bringing the law on the high judicial and prosecutorial council and the law on courts in line with eu standards , and by eliminating selective justice , the case backlog , corruption , a lack of transparency and poor oversight; ### 17. reiterates the urgent need for a judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary based on the 14 key priorities and the 2019 priebe report recommendations; calls for the judiciary’s integrity and independence to be strengthened , namely by bringing the law on the high judicial and prosecutorial council (hjpc) and the law on courts in line with eu standards , and by eliminating selective justice , the case backlog , corruption , a lack of transparency and poor oversight; expresses its concerns regarding numerous scandals involving political pressure and irregularities during the selection of high-ranking judges and prosecutors;


### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers; ### 18. expresses its deep concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; reiterates the need to investigate political and administrative links to organised crime; regrets the lack of final convictions for high-level corruption cases in the last years , which fosters a culture of impunity; urges the authorities to conduct criminal proceedings in a timely manner and to step up their efforts to effectively prosecute and finalise high-profile corruption cases; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and an anti-corruption strategy , as well as to strengthen protection for whistleblowers in line with the eu acquis , by ensuring the implementation of the existing laws and the independence of the responsible institutions for the implementation of such laws;


### 19. calls for increased resources for anti-corruption structures; points to the added value of effective cooperation among law enforcement agencies and with the european public prosecutor’s office; ### 19. calls for increased resources and competences for anti-corruption structures , as well as for the adoption of integrity plans for these structures; points to the added value of effective cooperation among law enforcement agencies and with the european public prosecutor’s office;


### 20. notes the steps taken to increase the alignment of public procurement laws with the eu acquis; expresses its concern about the sector’s vulnerabilities to corruption and irregularities; ### 20. notes the steps taken to increase the alignment of public procurement laws with the eu acquis; expresses its concern that the new proposals for a procurement law do not sufficiently address the sector’s vulnerabilities to corruption and irregularities , which needs further significant improvement;


### reconciliation and good neighbourly relations ### reconciliation , regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations


### 22. expresses its solidarity with all survivors of war crimes and their families; deplores all historical revisionism , including genocide denial , the glorification of war crimes and war criminals , and the contestation of established facts and tribunals; calls for effective prosecution of such cases; ### 22. expresses its full solidarity with all survivors of war crimes , crimes against humanity and genocide and their families; strongly condemns all historical revisionism , including genocide denial , the glorification of war crimes and war criminals , and the contestation of established facts and tribunals; notes positively the decrease in cases of genocide denial and glorification of war criminals since the amendment of the penal code in 2021 , which criminalises these practices , introduced by the previous high representative valentin inzko; regrets , however , that the prosecution has failed to initiate any criminal proceedings on these matters and that no perpetrator has been brought to justice; urges the authorities , notably the state’s prosecutor office to effectively investigate and prosecute such cases; condemns , in particular , the ban of the rs security forces of a march commemorating the victims of the massacre in prijedor; strongly condemns the violent attacks on 25 march 2023 against two returnees to višegrad and urges the rs authorities to investigate these cases and hold the perpetrators accountable; calls for the adoption of a common curriculum in history textbooks based on court-established facts related to the war as a means to avoid historical revisionism and encourages the eu to support this initiative;


### 23. notes the ongoing reduction in the backlog of war crimes cases , but regrets that the pace remains slow; ### 23. calls on the authorities to ensure the implementation of the revised national war crimes processing strategy , notably by ensuring an adequate division of cases between the prosecutors’ offices so that the most complex cases are transferred to the state level; against this background , recalls that the strategy will expire at the end of 2023 and calls on the authorities to adopt a new strategy; notes the ongoing reduction in the backlog of war crimes cases , but regrets that the pace remains slow; calls on the courts to facilitate public access to the war crimes verdicts; regrets that some war criminals convicted by the bih courts escape justice by hiding in serbia and croatia as they hold dual citizenships;


### 24. calls for further efforts on the issue of missing persons; ### 24. calls for the implementation of the law on missing persons and the establishment of a fund that supports their families; calls for the harmonisation of the legislation aiming to guarantee a wide range of rights for the civilian victims of the war; in this context , takes positive note of the adoption of the law on civilian victims of war in the brčko district , which legally recognises children born of wartime rape as civilian victims of the war , but calls on the brčko district to address its shortcomings; warmly welcomes the adoption by the government of the federation of bih of the draft law on protection of civilian victims war , which recognises children as a special category of civilian victims of war and provides them with special rights; urges the authorities in rs to adopt a legislative framework that addresses the discrimination faced by children born as a result of the war;


### 25. welcomes bih’s active participation in regional cooperation; welcomes the recent agreements in the context of the berlin process; ### 25. notes bih’s active participation in regional cooperation; welcomes the recent agreements in the context of the berlin process and calls for their swift ratification , especially the agreements regarding the free movement of people; calls on bih to work towards enabling visa-free travel between bih and kosovo;


### 26. emphasises the vital role of independent media; condemns attacks on and threats and intimidation against journalists , including by politicians and public figures; insists on appropriate judicial follow-up and the protection of journalists; ### 26. emphasises the vital role of independent media; strongly condemns attacks on and threats , smear campaigns , insults , intimidation and strategic lawsuits against public participation (slapps) against journalists , including by politicians , public figures and private companies; insists on an appropriate , systematic and effective judicial follow-up; reiterates its calls on the authorities to assign a special layer of protection for journalists in the criminal codes;


### 27. deplores discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities; ### 27. condemns all forms of discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote countrywide the rights of all minorities , including the roma and other vulnerable groups such as migrants and refugees , and to collect data on hate crimes categorised by the motivation;


### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights have still not been implemented; ### 28. calls on bih to urgently implement the pending rulings of the european court of human rights; deeply regrets the discriminatory provisions under the bih constitution that prevent citizens from enjoying equal political rights , leaving bih with a system of constitutional systemic discrimination without equality of all citizens; reiterates that without the abolishment of all these discriminatory provisions , bih’s electoral system remains in violation of eu standards , which need to be respected to progress in the enlargement process;


### 29. underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education; reiterates its call for an urgent end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; ### 29. underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education , including by systematically reforming "ethnified" and divisive curricula that seriously hamper internal mobility and limit the critical thinking skills required to combat the effects of disinformation; reiterates its call for an urgent end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’;


### 30. recognises the key role of civil society; calls on the authorities to foster a conducive environment for their work; calls for the protection and promotion of the freedom of assembly and of expression to be enhanced; ### 30. recognises the key role of civil society , particularly in reform processes , as well as in reconciliation efforts; calls on the authorities to foster a conducive environment for their work and to implement effective and meaningful consultation mechanisms with civil society organisations; strongly condemns attacks , threats , intimidation and smear campaigns against human rights defenders and urges the authorities to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice; calls for the protection and promotion of the freedom of assembly and of expression to be enhanced , noting that there has been no substantial progress in the harmonisation of the fragmented legislation on freedom of assembly both at the entity and cantonal levels; calls on all authorities to align their legislation on freedom of assembly with the eu acquis and international standards following the model of the brčko district as a good example;


### 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 the need to ensure appropriate , dignified and fair reception capacities across the country , calls on bih to improve the speed , length and quality of asylum procedures; is concerned about the reports on insufficient reception conditions in the eu-funded centre in lipa and about eu supported intentions to create a migrant detention centre inside lipa; stresses the need to increase transparency and democratic scrutiny in the allocation and implementation of eu funds in the field of migration , notably the large amount of funds implemented by the international organisation for migration; is concerned about the increased practice of migrant returns from bih to countries of origin without proper asylum procedures , and by the involvement of iom in this practice; reminds that bih is geographically surrounded by eu member states and strongly denounces that migrants attempting to enter croatia , including to seek international protection in the european union , have been violently pushed back by croatia , in a flagrant breach of eu human rights , and refugee law and exacerbating the inhuman and degrading conditions of migrants in bih; urgently calls on the commission to hold the croatian government accountable and to start infringement proceedings for the continued patterns of violent pushbacks at the eu border with bih; notes the opening of negotiations on bih’s upgraded status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency and recalls that any eventual agreement with this agency should fully respect fundamental rights and international standards;


### 35. welcomes the commission’s energy support package for the western balkans; recommends strengthening bih’s integration into the european energy market; ### 35. welcomes the commission’s energy support package of €1 billion in eu grants for the western balkans to help them overcome the energy crisis , including immediate budgetary support of €70 million to bih; underlines the utmost importance that the emergency funds must be designated to relieve the effects of the energy crisis and support bih towards an energy efficient and renewable energy based economy; calls on the authorities to make the best use of this assistance in order to build a resilient and environmentally friendly energy system in line with the repowereu plan; underlines the importance of ensuring a reliable and clean energy supply , diversifying energy sources , and investing in renewables and in the improvement of energy efficiency; recommends strengthening bih’s integration into the european energy market;


### 36. urges bih to finalise and adopt the national energy and climate plan; calls on it to adopt the necessary legislation on gas , electricity , renewable energy and energy efficiency , and to ensure the full harmonisation of laws for a functional energy market; ### 36. urges bih to finalise and adopt an ambitious , credible and cohesive national energy and climate plan; calls on it to transpose the clean energy package in a timely manner and to ensure the full harmonisation of laws at the state-level for a functional energy market;


### 37. calls on bih to accelerate its implementation of projects under the economic and investment plan for the western balkans and the green agenda; ### 37. calls on bih to accelerate its implementation of projects under the economic and investment plan for the western balkans that would allow the country to lift its dependency on fossil fuels , thereby promoting the pathway towards decarbonisation and aiding in the accomplishment of the green agenda objectives;


### 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 , which creates strategic vulnerabilities and unnecessary annual financial losses of between 25 to 100 billion 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 that includes r&d , common procurement , maintenance , training and security of supply chains; 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 strongly articulated and efficient common market for defence equipment; reiterates its call for pooling parts of national defence budgets;


### 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 military capabilities and for eu-level instruments , policies , norms , rules , standards including via eu legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies and to reduce dependencies;


### 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 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 reducing the bureaucratic burden by providing incentives and stimulating investments on par with industrial subsidy plans envisioned and implemented by the leading global economies;


### 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) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies particularly in the fields of material science , energy production , semi-conductors , nano-technology , quantum computation , aviation and bio medical science; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs;


### 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 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; notes the central position of the semiconductor industry in the area of defence and is concerned about extra-territorial export control attempts against european semiconductor companies; recommends the use of the european blocking statue and the upcoming european anti-coercion instrument to mitigate such efforts;


### 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 update critical infrastructure , such as 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;


### k. whereas both parties to the eu-malaysia pca have reaffirmed their respect for democratic principles and human rights , as laid down in the universal declaration of human rights and in other relevant international human rights instruments; ### k. whereas both parties to the eu-malaysia pca have reaffirmed their respect for democratic principles and human rights , as laid down in the universal declaration of human rights and in other relevant international human rights instruments; whereas malaysia’s human rights record is highly problematic;


### m. whereas malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 un refugee convention; whereas about 185 000 refugees and asylum seekers , including over 100 000 ethnic rohingya muslims , are registered with the united nations refugee agency (united nations high commissioner for refugees) but have not been granted legal status; ### m. whereas malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 un refugee convention; whereas about 185 000 refugees and asylum seekers , including over 100 000 ethnic rohingya muslims , are registered with the united nations refugee agency (united nations high commissioner for refugees) but have not been granted legal status; whereas malaysia has been deporting refugees back to myanmar , in an apparent violation of the right to asylum and the principle of non-refoulement;


### n. whereas in june 2022 the malaysian government announced the abolition of the death penalty; whereas in october 2022 , amendments were tabled in the country’s parliament to abolish the death penalty but were not adopted before parliament was dissolved ahead of the general elections on 19 november 2022; ### n. whereas in june 2022 the malaysian government announced the abolition of the death penalty; whereas in october 2022 , amendments were tabled in the country’s parliament to abolish the death penalty but were not adopted before parliament was dissolved ahead of the general elections on 19 november 2022; whereas malaysia is not a signatory to the second optional protocol to the international covenant on civil and political rights , aiming at the abolition of the death penalty;


### 2. highlights that asean is a strategic partner for the eu in the indo-pacific; welcomes the eu-asean commemorative summit of 14 december 2022; expresses hope that the implementation of the eu-asean joint leaders’ statement will result in stronger cooperation with the southeast asian countries and with malaysia in particular; ### 2. highlights that asean is a strategic partner for the eu in the indo-pacific; welcomes the eu-asean commemorative summit of 14 december 2022; expresses hope that the implementation of the eu-asean joint leaders’ statement will result in stronger cooperation with the southeast asian countries and with malaysia in particular; reiterates the political value of strong trade and investment relations based on sustainability , due diligence and fair competition in full respect for high labour and environmental standards between asean and the eu in general , and between malaysia and the eu in particular;


### 3. welcomes the fact that the eu-asean leaders reaffirmed their mutual respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity as espoused in the charter of the united nations; reiterates that russia’s war of aggression against ukraine is a blatant violation of international law; welcomes the fact that malaysia voted in favour of the un resolution demanding that russia immediately , completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; ### 3. welcomes the fact that the eu-asean leaders reaffirmed their mutual respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity as espoused in the charter of the united nations; reiterates that russia’s war of aggression against ukraine is a blatant violation of international law; welcomes the fact that malaysia voted in favour of the un resolution demanding that russia immediately , completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; encourages malaysia to follow up on this commitment also within the framework of asean , promoting the respect for international law , support for ukraine and taking a clear stance against the russian war of aggression;


### 5. welcomes the conclusion of the pca with malaysia; considers that this pca provides a solid legal framework for further enhancing long-standing bilateral political and economic relations and for discussing issues of regional and global concern such as counter-terrorism , the fight against corruption , the promotion of human rights and of international justice and the strengthening of the international framework for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; ### 5. welcomes in general the conclusion of a pca with malaysia; considers that this pca provides a solid legal framework for further enhancing long-standing bilateral political and economic relations and for discussing issues of regional and global concern such as counter-terrorism , the fight against corruption , the promotion of human rights and of international justice and the strengthening of the international framework for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; underlines that a modern and future oriented pca needs to provide an ambitious framework regarding the cooperation to fight climate change , as well as regarding the promotion of gender equality and women’s rights; calls on the eu to put these aspects also in the centre of the eu-malaysia relations when implementing the pca;


### 7. stresses the aim of both parties to strengthen their cooperation on the protection of the environment , including addressing the challenges of climate change; ### 7. recalls that article 1(3) of the pca confirms the parties’ commitment to promoting sustainable development , to cooperating to address the challenges of climate change as well as of globalisation , and to contributing to the internationally agreed development goals , in particular to strengthening a global partnership for development as renewed in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development; encourages both parties to step up efforts to tackle the effects of climate change by adopting and implementing more effective climate policies towards energy transition and decarbonisation; highlights the commitments made under article 39 of the pca that the parties should enhance cooperation to address climate change mitigation and adaptation issues under the unfccc; stresses that as per article 39 , the implementation of the applicable multilateral environmental agreements , including the paris agreement , shall be taken into account in all activities undertaken by the parties under the pca; regrets that there is not explicit reference to the paris agreement included in the pca;


### 9. welcomes the fact that the pca is based on respect for democratic principles and human rights; calls for bilateral cooperation to be strengthened in the promotion and protection of human rights , in particular as regards exchanges of best practices , human rights education , the establishment of a meaningful , broad-based human-rights dialogue and cooperation within the relevant un human rights bodies; ### 9. stresses that article 1(1) of the pca provides that human rights and the respect of strengthening democratic principles , the rule of law and good governance constitute essential elements of the pca; calls for bilateral cooperation to be strengthened in the promotion and protection of human rights , in particular as regards exchanges of best practices , human rights education , the establishment of a meaningful , broad-based human-rights dialogue and cooperation within the relevant un human rights bodies; commends malaysia against this background for issuing a standing invitation to the un special procedures on 26 february 2019; encourages malaysia to invite the un special rapporteur on human rights defenders for a country visit;


### 10. reiterates its call on the malaysian authorities to repeal the sedition act and to bring all legislation , including the communications and multimedia act , in line with international standards on freedom of expression and the protection of human rights; ### 10. reiterates its call on the malaysian authorities to repeal the excessively broad sedition act , which has been used by successive governments to stifle dissent and persecute human rights defenders , journalists and others who express critical opinions against the government and the king; reiterates its call on the malaysian authorities to bring all legislation , including the prevention of terrorism act , the printing presses and publications act , the communications and multimedia act , the peaceful assembly act , and other relevant provisions of the criminal code in line with international standards on freedom of expression and assembly and the protection of human rights; reiterates its calls on the malaysian authorities to facilitate peaceful assemblies , and to guarantee the safety of all participants and their freedom of expression;


### 11. expresses concerns about the situation of refuges in malaysia , in particular as regards the detention and deportation of rohingya refugees; reiterates its call on malaysia to sign and ratify the 1951 refugee convention; ### 11. expresses deep concerns about the situation of refugees in malaysia , in particular as regards the detention and deportation of rohingya refugees; in this context , calls on malaysia to grant legal status to the approximately 185 ,000 refugees and asylum seekers that are registered with the unhcr; condemns the summary deportation of thousands of myanmar citizens without assessing their asylum claims or other protection needs in clear violation of the principle of non-refoulement; calls on the malaysian authorities to swiftly allow the unhcr to access immigration detention centres; deplores the dire conditions of immigration detention centres , which have caused the death of at least 150 people only in 2022; reiterates its call on malaysia to sign and ratify the 1951 refugee convention and its 1967 protocol;


### 12. commends the malaysian government’s announcement that it will abolish the country’s mandatory death penalty; encourages malaysia to take concrete steps to pass the agreement into law; ### 12. commends the malaysian government’s announcement that it will abolish the country’s mandatory death penalty; urges malaysia to take concrete steps to pass the agreement into law;


### 13. reiterates its call on the commission to make sure that human rights concerns are duly taken into account during any future negotiations on an eu-malaysia fta; ### 13. stresses that human rights concerns are to be considered during any future negotiations on an eu-malaysia fta; and that outstanding issues must be solved as a precondition to concluding the negotiations; stresses that eu ftas provide for the so-called “non-execution clause” leading to the suspension of trade preferences in case of violations of pcas’ essential elements;


### f. whereas the eu and thailand completed negotiations on a pca in march 2013 , but the military coup in thailand in 2014 halted the process; ### f. whereas the eu and thailand completed negotiations on a pca in march 2013 , but the military coup in thailand in 2014 halted the process; whereas elections for a civilian government were constantly delayed by the military junta until 2019; whereas the current 2017 constitution was approved in a military-dominated referendum and moved the country away from an elective legislative;


### k. whereas thailand was among the first countries to sign the universal declaration of human rights , but its overall human rights record remains problematic; ### k. whereas thailand was among the first countries to sign the universal declaration of human rights , but its overall human rights record remains highly problematic;


### m. whereas the death penalty continues to be applied in thailand , even though the country’s fourth national human rights plan (2019-2023) contains a commitment to moving towards the abolition of capital punishment; ### m. whereas the death penalty continues to be applied in thailand , even though the country’s fourth national human rights plan (2019-2023) contains a commitment to moving towards the abolition of capital punishment; whereas thailand is not a signatory to the second optional protocol to the international covenant on civil and political rights , aiming at the abolition of the death penalty;


### n. whereas thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 un refugee convention; ### n. whereas thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 un refugee convention; whereas there are well-documented reports of people fleeing myanmar being forcibly deported back to myanmar , in an apparent violation of the right to asylum and the principle of non-refoulement;


### 2. reiterates the political value of strong trade and investment relations between asean and the eu in general , and between thailand and the eu in particular; welcomes the recent eu-asean summit and the commitment to further deepening this strategic partnership; ### 2. reiterates the political value of strong trade and investment relations based on sustainability , due diligence and fair competition in full respect for high labour and environmental standards between asean and the eu in general , and between thailand and the eu in particular; welcomes the recent eu-asean summit and the commitment to further deepening this strategic partnership;


### 3. reiterates its call for a swift implementation of the eu global gateway strategy in coordination with the indo-pacific strategy; welcomes the announcement of a eur 10 billion package to accelerate infrastructure investments in asean countries , in particular with regard to the green transition and sustainable connectivity; ### 3. reiterates its call for a swift implementation of the eu global gateway strategy in coordination with the indo-pacific strategy , while emphasizing the geopolitical centrality of this strategy which integrates sustainable development-oriented , transformational , resilience-enhancing and values-based dimensions in a team europe approach; welcomes the announcement of a eur 10 billion package to accelerate infrastructure investments in asean countries , in particular with regard to the green transition and sustainable connectivity; calls for an effective governance of global gateway , which has to be taken forward under the overall steer of the president of the commission; demands to be duly involved in the decisions on the global gateway investment programmes , and to be regularly informed about the respective developments , including budgetary implications;


### 5. notes that the support of partners in the indo-pacific region has been and remains very valuable with regard to voting in the un general assembly relating to russia’s unjustified , unprovoked and illegal war on ukraine; welcomes the fact that thailand voted to condemn russia’s aggression against ukraine and appreciates the humanitarian aid provided by thailand to ukraine; ### 5. notes that the support of partners in the indo-pacific region has been and remains very valuable with regard to voting in the un general assembly relating to russia’s unjustified , unprovoked and illegal war on ukraine; welcomes the fact that thailand voted to condemn russia’s aggression against ukraine and appreciates the humanitarian aid provided by thailand to ukraine; encourages thailand to follow up on this commitment also within the framework of asean , promoting the respect for international law , support for ukraine and taking a clear stance against the russian war of aggression;


### 10. stresses the parties’ common objective of strengthening the global response to climate change and its impact and enhancing cooperation on policies to help mitigate climate change in accordance with the paris agreement; ### 10. stresses the parties’ common objective of strengthening the global response to climate change and its impact and enhancing cooperation on policies to help mitigate climate change in accordance with the paris agreement; highlights the commitments under article 38 that each party shall effectively implement the unfccc and the paris agreement;


### 11. emphasises the parties’ endeavour to enhance cooperation in the energy sector , including on access to affordable and sustainable energy services , developing sustainable and renewable forms of energy and promoting low-carbon power generation that contributes to a clean energy transition; ### 11. emphasises the parties’ endeavour to enhance cooperation in the energy sector , including on access to affordable and sustainable energy services , developing sustainable and renewable forms of energy and promoting low-carbon power generation that contributes to a clean energy transition; encourages both parties to step up efforts to tackle the effects of climate change by adopting and implementing more effective climate policies towards energy transition and decarbonisation;


### 13. reaffirms the parties’ commitment to cooperating under the pca on promoting and protecting human rights and strengthening democratic principles , the rule of law and good governance; ### 13. stresses that article 1(1) of the pca provides that human rights and the respect of democratic principles , the rule of law and good governance constitute essential elements of the pca;


### 14. welcomes thailand’s enactment in 2022 of the prevention and suppression of torture and enforced disappearance act as a critical milestone in combating torture , ill treatment and enforced disappearances in thailand and calls for its effective implementation; ### 14. regrets the recent decree by thailand’s government postponing the enforcement of parts of the prevention and suppression of torture and enforced disappearance act , a critical milestone in combating torture , ill treatment and enforced disappearances in thailand and urges for its full and effective implementation; deeply regrets that none of the forced disappearance cases have been prosecuted or resolved and calls on the thai authorities to bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice and to provide adequate reparations for the victims; urges thailand to swiftly ratify the international convention for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearance;


### 15. reiterates its calls urging thailand to take concrete steps towards the abolition of the death penalty and to sign and ratify the 1951 refugee convention; ### 15. reiterates its calls urging thailand to take concrete steps towards the abolition of the death penalty , including signing and ratifying the second optional protocol to the international covenant on civil and political rights , aiming at the abolition of the death penalty; deplores the latest execution of a prisoner in 2018 , the first execution in the country since 2009; stresses the importance of the joint declaration on article 23 of the pca to ensure that no death sentences are carried out in the future;


### 16. recalls that if either party considers that the other has failed to fulfil any of its obligations under the pca , it may take appropriate measures , including the suspension of the pca; ### 16. recalls that if either party considers that the other has failed to fulfil any of its obligations under the pca , notably with regards to its essential elements , it may take appropriate measures , including the suspension of the pca;


### 17. calls on the commission to make sure that human rights concerns are duly taken into account during any future negotiations on an eu-thailand fta; ### 17. stresses that human rights concerns are to be considered during any future negotiations on an eu-thailand fta and that outstanding issues must be solved as a precondition to concluding the negotiations; stresses that eu ftas provide for the so-called “non-execution clause” leading to the suspension of trade preferences in case of violations of pcas’ essential elements;


### d. whereas the adoption of the civilian csdp compact in 2018 was a significant step forward in strengthening the eu’s civilian crisis management , enhancing member states’ ownership , responsibility and contribution of resources; whereas further political commitment is needed to deliver on the agreed objectives; ### d. whereas the adoption of the civilian csdp compact in 2018 was a significant step forward in strengthening the eu’s civilian crisis management , enhancing member states’ ownership , responsibility and contribution of resources; whereas further political commitment is needed to deliver on the agreed objectives that are yet to be fulfilled;


### 6. calls for the new civilian csdp compact to be used to strive for the full , equal and meaningful participation of women in civilian csdp , including , as a first step , to increase the participation of women to at least 40 % across missions and at all levels by 2024; ### 6. calls for the new civilian csdp compact to be used to strive for the full , equal and meaningful participation of women in civilian csdp , including , as a first step , to increase the participation of women to at least 40 % across missions and at all levels by 2024; recommends the member states to endorse the cpcc’s strategy and action plan to enhance women’s participation in civilian csdp missions for 2021–24;


### 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 , missions and operations (military csdp , global europe , the instrument for pre-accession assistance) are applied coherently to achieve the eu’s overall objectives; calls for further efforts to manage transition between different political and technical instruments of the eu;


### 11. calls for clear exit strategies for civilian missions , allowing for swifter closure of missions when operational and political objectives are met; ### 11. takes note of the number of long-running civilian csdp operations , which highlight the need for well-defined objectives , both political and operational , exit-strategies , and their evaluation; calls for clear exit strategies for civilian missions , allowing for swifter closure of missions when operational and political objectives are met; calls for frank political discussion on closing missions which do not create desired impact;


### 12. welcomes the eeas-civilian planning and conduct capability (cpcc) operational guidelines to provide tools for civilian csdp missions to be proactive in engaging with civil society actors as key partners at all levels and stages of processes; ### 12. welcomes the eeas-civilian planning and conduct capability (cpcc) operational guidelines to provide tools for civilian csdp missions to be proactive in engaging with civil society actors as key partners at all levels and stages of processes; welcomes the eeas operational guidelines on human rights mainstreaming and human rights due diligence , and calls for their effective implementation , in particular , by establishing clear internal procedures for managing human rights related risks associated with the security sector support.


### 13. regrets the fact that the only assessments of civilian csdp missions currently in place are strategic reviews feeding into the renewal of the mission mandates; stresses the importance of developing and establishing a system and methodology to assess , inter alia , the performance of missions , their effectiveness and their financial management; stresses , in this regard , the importance of establishing an independent evaluation of the impact of missions; ### 13. regrets the fact that the only assessments of civilian csdp missions currently in place are strategic reviews feeding into the renewal of the mission mandates; stresses the importance of developing and establishing a system and methodology to assess , inter alia , the performance of missions , their effectiveness and their financial management; stresses , in this regard , the importance of establishing an independent evaluation of the impact of missions; welcomes the options paper on evaluation presented by the eeas towards this end; recalls that evaluation of civilian csdp operations and their effectiveness must be adequately resourced , and that systematic evaluations should feed into the political decision making on both current and future missions;


### 15. deplores the fact that in spite of being one of the core commitments in the compact , civilian csdp missions persistently suffer from member states not delivering on their pledges to provide sufficient personnel , with 10 member states currently providing 78 % of seconded personnel , and 17 member states only 22 %; calls on all member states to ensure that they provide seconded staff to fill 100 % of all operational positions and to provide at least 60 % of the seconded staff for non-operational positions; ### 15. deplores the fact that in spite of being one of the core commitments in the compact , civilian csdp missions persistently suffer from member states not delivering on their pledges to provide sufficient personnel , with 10 member states currently providing 78 % of seconded personnel , and 17 member states only 22 %; calls on all member states to ensure that they provide seconded staff to fill 100 % of all operational positions and to provide at least 60 % of the seconded staff for non-operational positions; calls on member states to harmonise their secondment of staff to reduce the disruptive impact of uncoordinated turnover of staff across missions; further calls on member states to ensure seconded staff are rewarded for their participation in eu missions through career development policies; calls on eeas to review the current situation and establish indicators for member states that measure turnover and post-occupancy rates based on job category and employment type;


### 16. stresses the need to reform the human resources policy and management system , and to ensure that the working conditions in civilian csdp missions contribute to a safer and more inclusive environment; welcomes the eeas’s efforts to address weaknesses in the support provided to staff in missions , including the revision of the code of conduct , with a particular focus on human rights principles; ### 16. stresses the need to reform the human resources policy and management system , and to ensure that the working conditions in civilian csdp missions contribute to a safer and more inclusive environment; welcomes the eeas’s efforts to address weaknesses in the support provided to staff in missions , including the revision of the code of conduct , with a particular focus on human rights principles; stresses the need to assess its alignment with general principles of human rights , such as the right to a fair trial , including the provisions for protection of the rights of victims and witnesses , and the right to an effective remedy , and the setting up of a network of confidential counsellors;


### 17. deplores the stretched resources of the eeas in the field of civilian csdp in general , including cpcc , which currently provides support to 11 missions of 2 200 personnel with a staff of 110 people; calls for the member states to ensure the rapid development of cpcc into a fully functional operational headquarters , by ensuring it has the necessary funds , personnel and expertise at its disposal; stresses the need to increase complementarity and synergies with military csdp , while keeping the civilian and military chains of command separate; ### 17. deplores the stretched resources of the eeas in the field of civilian csdp in general , including cpcc , which currently provides support to 12 missions of 2 200 personnel with a staff of 110 people; calls for the member states to ensure the rapid development of cpcc into a fully functional operational headquarters , by ensuring it has the necessary funds , personnel and expertise at its disposal; stresses the need to increase complementarity and synergies with military csdp , while keeping the civilian and military chains of command separate;


### 18. stresses that training is key for effectiveness , which is in turn essential for successful civilian csdp missions; calls for a comprehensive assessment of the overall civilian csdp training architecture in order to identify needs , gaps and overlaps in training within the member states with a view to improving and harmonising the eu policy on training for csdp , in particular with a focus on the needs of local populations; ### 18. stresses that training is key for effectiveness , which is in turn essential for successful civilian csdp missions; calls for a comprehensive assessment of the overall civilian csdp training architecture in order to identify needs , gaps and overlaps in training within the member states with a view to improving and harmonising the eu policy on training for csdp , in particular with a focus on the needs of local populations; reminds that training for civilian csdp missions needs to equip personnel with the knowledge , understanding , skills , and attitude required in complex cultural environments , including in relation to the needs of the local populations , and therefore should include sessions on international humanitarian law , human rights , gender equality , civilian-military cooperation , human security , conflict sensitivity , anti-racism , and intercultural communication;


### 19. stresses the importance of developing a knowledge management architecture to retain expertise , foster best practices and learn lesson , in a more systematic way , as well as encourage a culture of learning among the staff working in and on civilian csdp missions; ### 19. reminds that knowledge management (km) is key , and forms an essential part of operationalising the integrated approach; stresses the importance of developing a knowledge management architecture to retain expertise , foster best practices and learn lesson , in a more systematic way , as well as encourage a culture of learning among the staff working in and on civilian csdp missions; takes a positive note of current efforts in the eeas and cpcc towards this end; calls on member states to support establishment of dedicated km and evaluation experts in the field and in cpcc;


### 22. calls on the eeas and the commission services to present multiannual budgetary forecasts , an assessment of ongoing activities and clear estimates of missions’ absorption rates; underlines that such measures are needed to help prepare decisions to downgrade ineffective activities , to enhance effectiveness and flexibility through clear mandates and to provide clearly defined transition and exit strategies; ### 22. calls on the eeas and the commission services to present multiannual budgetary forecasts , an assessment of ongoing activities and clear estimates of missions’ absorption rates; underlines that such measures are needed to help prepare decisions to downgrade ineffective activities , to enhance effectiveness and flexibility through clear mandates and to provide clearly defined transition and exit strategies; reminds that the operational and financial planning of missions should go hand in hand from the start; calls for tangible commitments from the member states on contribution of personnel at the initial stages of approving a mission;


### 24. underlines the fundamental role of parliament as a budgetary authority and in the scrutiny of csdp , including civilian csdp missions; strongly insists that it be provided with all the information necessary to carry out its responsibilities in accordance with the treaties and towards its citizens; ### 24. underlines the fundamental role of parliament as a budgetary authority and in the scrutiny of csdp , including civilian csdp missions; strongly insists that it be provided with all the information necessary to carry out its responsibilities in accordance with the treaties and towards its citizens; insists that the current provision of information is inadequate for the european parliament to exercise its responsibilities and pending the revision of the 2002 inter-institutional agreements access to information in the area of security and defence;


### — having regard to the agreement on free movement between the governments of serbia and kosovo of 27 august 2022 , and to the agreement on licence plates of 23 november 2022 , ### — having regard to the agreement on free movement between the governments of serbia and kosovo of 27 august 2022 , and to the agreement on licence plates of 23 november 2022 , as well as to the energy agreements’ implementation roadmap in the eu-facilitated dialogue of 21 june 2022 ,


### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument , one of the eu’s most successful policies and a geostrategic investment in long-term peace , stability and security throughout the continent; ### a. whereas enlargement has historically been the most effective eu foreign policy instrument , one of the eu’s most successful policies to incentivise and encourage fundamental reforms , including in the rule of law area , and a geostrategic investment in long-term peace , stability , and security throughout the continent;


### 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; regrets , however , that narratives of government-controlled media do not underpin this; underlines the fact that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights , functioning of democratic institutions respecting principles of liberal democracy , the normalisation of relations with kosovo and alignment with the cfsp will determine the dynamics of the accession process;


### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable; ### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war of aggression against ukraine; regrets that in 2022 , for the first time , the european commission detected backsliding in one of negotiating chapters with serbia (chapter 31: foreign , security and defence policy); underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and its close relationship with the russian warmongering autocratic regime , declared by this house as a state sponsor of terrorism , is unacceptable;


### 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. 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 as well as serbia’s close relationship with russia; condemns state officials' and influential media’s systematic campaign attempting to undermine the eu and the integration process;


### 4. regrets the fact that key components of serbian foreign policy run directly counter to eu positions , including the signature of agreements setting out joint foreign policy priorities between serbia and russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from russia who are on the eu sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the director of the security intelligence agency , who is known for his anti-eu and pro-kremlin rhetoric; ### 4. regrets the fact that key components of serbian foreign policy run directly counter to eu positions , including the signature of agreements setting out joint foreign policy priorities between serbia and russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from russia who are on the eu sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the director of the security intelligence agency , who is known for his anti-eu and pro-kremlin rhetoric ; recalls that the new director of the security intelligence agency , aleksandar vulin , has had close cooperation with russian state security officials , including the allegations of handing them over intelligence on the activities of russian opposition members in serbia;


### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia; ### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia reaching an all-time low this year and being a direct result of a decade of anti-eu/ pro-russian propaganda widely spread via government-controlled media as well as by government officials and of a gross failure from official side to face and come to terms with serbia’s past; calls serbian authorities to develop and engage publicly in a systemic and unequivocal communication campaign on eu accession process’ opportunities for citizens of serbia; recalls the importance of transparency in the eu accession process and regrets that important documents , such as the reports on the implementation of the national programme for the adoption of acquis , have not been published for years;


### 7. notes the approval of the amendments to the serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; ### 7. notes the approval of the amendments to the serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; commends the adoption of judicial laws and by-laws necessary for the implementation of judicial reforms; calls for the full alignment with the venice commission’s opinions on the set of judicial laws and for ensuring the implementation of solutions that remove any undue influence on the judiciary; while recognizing the formal progress , expresses concerns regarding the remaining strong political influence over the judiciary and the work of the public prosecutor; reminds serbian authorities that substantial and concrete progress will be required and measured against the track record and actual implementation of rule of law reforms , judiciary practice , respect of fundamental rights and work of public prosecutor’s office;


### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue; ### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament; regrets that , since the start of the inter-party dialogue in 2019 , political will to seriously improve electoral conditions has often been absent , seriously limiting the effectiveness of the measures adopted ahead of the 2020 and 2022 elections; notes with regret the parallel dialogue “without external mediation” that threatened to undermine the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament and that many measures have been implemented with delays and without the participation of all relevant actors; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this inter-party dialogue , and especially the constructive approach of opposition political groups , while stressing that a clear political decision and commitment are needed on serbia’s strategic direction;


### 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 / 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; regrets that the longstanding issues of unbalanced media reporting , pressure on voters and the abuse of public office have persisted throughout the election campaign; regrets that the integrity of elections was undermined , due to legal uncertainty caused by a comprehensive change of electoral framework shortly prior to elections and due to voters being deprived of a balanced and objective information about the electoral offer , thus endangering the freedom of choice for certain groups of the population; urges the serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections in close cooperation with civil society organisations (csos) with the relevant expertise , in particular the more ambitious recommendations that could lead to substantial improvements in the electoral conditions , especially in levelling the playing field , enabling pluralism in the media , and protecting voters’ rights; urges the authorities to properly investigate and prosecute pressure on voters , clientelism , corruption and other recorded allegation on criminal acts in relation to elections; deplores the institutional lack of reaction and sanctions from previous elections that directly contributed to the atmosphere of impunity in regard to pressure on voters , clientelism and corruption; regrets serious allegations about manipulation with the voter registry that lacked adequate institutional response; expresses concern that it took 93 days to determine the final results of the early parliamentary elections; urges serbian authorities to ensure that the electoral results are determined efficiently and transparently in the future;


### 10. welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections , resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets , however , the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government , which resulted in limited decision-making , including on eu-related reforms; ### 10. welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections , resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; condemns , however , the last-minute formation of the new parliament and government , which resulted in limited and inadequate decision-making , including , but not limited to deciding on eu-related reforms; expresses concerns over the work of parliament’s committees which are often adopting important legislative proposals without substantial discussion , thus performing their work as formality while degrading the role of the committees; expresses concern about the limited space for opposition's engagement in the parliament , gross misconduct towards opposition mps , tensions and slandering campaigns , including misogynist slurs in the plenary; condemns obstructions and misuse of parliamentary mechanisms , including particularly parliamentary oversights and control instruments; calls for equal treatment of opposition mps , consistent and effective implementation of the parliamentary code of conduct and impartial sanctioning of parliamentary integrity breaches;


### 11. notes some progress in the fight against corruption; stresses the fact that more effort and political will are needed to achieve tangible results , in particular with regard to serious and organised crime; ### 11. stresses the fact that more effort and political will are needed to achieve tangible results in the fight against corruption , in particular with regard to serious and organised crime; reiterates its call on serbia to deliver convincing results in the cases of high level of public interest , including krušik , jovanjica and savamala; is concerned that there has been little progress in any of these cases since last year’s report; expresses serious concern over the work , or lack of it , of the state prosecutor , as her absence from public is sending unsettling message to the public regarding priorities of her office and her willingness to engage her autonomy , integrity and capability to fight against organised crime , corruption and other criminal acts; calls on the authorities to investigate and prosecute claims on voter pressure; regrets the delay in and the overall intransparent selection of the director of the anti-corruption agency;


### 12. notes that serbia’s adequate legislative and institutional framework for upholding fundamental rights needs to be put into practice; urges the serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard human rights; ### 12. notes that serbia’s legislative and institutional framework for upholding fundamental rights needs to be put into practice; calls on the serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard human rights , including the rights to clean and healthy environment;


### 13. deplores the stagnation on freedom of expression , the cases of hate speech and smear campaigns and the increasing number of strategic lawsuits against public participation (slapps) in the country; reiterates that pressure and attacks on activists , journalists and media outlets are unacceptable; urges the authorities to investigate and prosecute all such offences , including those against the investigative outlet krik and the daily newspaper danas , and to create an environment in which freedom of expression can genuinely flourish; ### 13. deplores the further deterioration of freedom of expression , the cases of hate speech and smear campaigns , including president vučić’s targeting of n1 journalists in december 2022 , and the increasing number of strategic lawsuits against public participation (slapps) in the country; reiterates that pressure and attacks on activists , journalists and media outlets are unacceptable; urges the authorities to investigate and prosecute all such offences , including those against the investigative outlet krik and the daily newspaper danas and expects from the authorities and officials a clear , strong , public and unambiguous rejection of hate speech , threats and attacks directed towards critical media , civil society organisations , journalists and individuals; condemns the extreme imbalance between the presence of government and opposition members in the reporting of the national television channels outside the period of the election campaign , which remains a major challenge for media pluralism in serbia;


### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives; ### 14. strongly condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; urges serbia’s authorities to fight disinformation campaigns , including anti-eu narratives instead of spreading these themselves via government-controlled media or by high government officials and important members of the ruling parties;


### 15. expresses concern about the delayed implementation of the media strategy and the related action plan; urges the government to increase the transparency of media ownership and financing and ensure the independence of the regulatory authority for electronic media (rem); ### 15. urges the authorities to address the lack of political pluralism on the public service broadcaster , as well as across the media spectrum; regrets that pluralism was only present during the election campaign; expresses concern about the delayed implementation of the media strategy and the related action plan; urges the government to increase the transparency of media ownership and financing and ensure the independence of the regulatory authority for electronic media (rem); calls for an investigation into the government connections and financing of the media;


### 16. regrets the fact that the rem awarded four national frequencies to channels that have a history of violating journalistic standards; calls for the fifth licence to be awarded through a transparent and impartial process; ### 16. deeply regrets the fact that the rem awarded four national frequencies to channels that have a history of hate speech , dehumanisation , violating rights of minors , misleading the public , in particular happy tv , violating journalistic standards , including disseminating disinformation and manipulative anti-opposition narratives , as well as demonizing non-serb ethnic groups , especially kosovo albanians , non-compliance with warnings issued by the rem and spreading pro-russian propaganda; is concerned that it will not be possible to change the worrying situation in the media scene in serbia unless rem is depoliticized and brought back to its original purpose; calls for the fifth licence to be awarded through a transparent and impartial process; condemns the unjustified delay in the process; regrets the decision of rem to suspend its work for two weeks in december 2022;


### 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 , which is currently not the case in serbia; commends the work of the national convention on the european union in this regard; welcomes the adoption of the national strategy for an enabling environment for civil society development and its action plan; strongly condemns slandering campaigns and attacks against the civil society portraying them as traitors and state enemies , including by state officials and politicians;


### 18. welcomes the significant representation of national minorities in the new parliament; ### 18. welcomes the representation of national minorities in the new parliament; welcomes the appointment of ministers from the national minorities; welcomes the holding of the regular elections for the national minority councils in november 2022;


### 20. welcomes the holding in belgrade of the first-ever europride march in south-east europe; regrets the contradictory communication by the serbian authorities , including the initial ban on the march; ### 20. welcomes the holding in belgrade of the first-ever europride march in south-east europe; regrets the contradictory communication by the serbian authorities , including the initial ban on the march , as well as comments by the president stoking anti-lgbtiq sentiments leading to the need to protect the event with an overwhelming police force against violent right-wing extremists and fundamentalist protestors; calls for support by the government for the 2023 belgrade pride;


### 22. welcomes the adoption of new strategies on anti-discrimination and roma inclusion and calls for their effective implementation; ### 22. welcomes the adoption of new strategies on anti-discrimination and roma inclusion and calls for their effective implementation; deplores the instrumentalisation and violation of civil rights of vulnerable groups , particularly the roma community , in the pre-election period and during the elections , due to politically motivated systemic pressures; calls on the serbian government to investigate all allegations about the use of social assistance instruments to put pressure on voters , especially among vulnerable groups and members of the roma minority;


### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; ### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue , miroslav lajčák; calls on kosovo and serbia to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations , based on mutual recognition , in accordance with international law with no further delay; calls on both sides to be ready to make difficult decisions which lead to progress in the dialogue and reconciliation between their societies; underlines that the current geopolitical environment makes it even more imperative to overcome the legacies of the past and engage in meaningful negotiations; calls for the full implementation in good faith and in a timely manner , of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; urges serbia to end its de-recognition campaign against kosovo and to stop trying to block the country from becoming regular member in international organisations;


### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; ### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in the north of kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on the stojanović brothers on orthodox christmas eve in štrpce; condemns the arbitrary detention of kosovo serb politician rada trajković at merdare crossing point in december 2022; deplores the attacks at the municipal electoral commission offices and the eulex car patrol; calls for speedy , transparent and thorough investigations into all these incidents and to hold all perpetrators accountable; condemns serbia’s close links to organised crime groups operating in the north of kosovo;


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


### 27. welcomes serbia’s progress in developing a functioning market economy but underlines the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by weaknesses in the rule of law; ### 27. welcomes serbia’s progress in developing a functioning market economy but underlines the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by structural weaknesses in the rule of law; notes the record high fdis in serbia in 2022 , while underlining the need to uphold environmental , labour and social standards for all investments;


### 28. welcomes the agreement at the tirana summit on reduced roaming costs; ### 28. welcomes the agreement at the tirana summit on reduced roaming costs between the eu and the western balkans starting as from 1 october 2023; encourages full removal of roaming costs between eu and all enlargement countries in the near future;


### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation; ### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation; notes the results of the 2022 population census , which detected a decrease of population by 495.975 since 2011;


### 31. recalls the substantial eu assistance provided to the country , in particular through the instrument for pre-accession assistance; urges the serbian authorities to strengthen strategic communication and improve the visibility of eu funding; ### 31. recalls the substantial eu assistance provided to the country , in particular through the instrument for pre-accession assistance; urges the serbian authorities to strengthen strategic communication and improve the visibility of eu funding; reiterates its call on the eu and member states to reconsider any bilateral and eu funds for serbia that would benefit the serbian authorities , in particular any pertaining to projects financed under the western balkan economic and investment plan , in order to ensure that all eu expenditure is fully in line with the eu’s own strategic goals and interests , as well as to put a stronger focus on support to serbian csos and independent quality media;


### 33. expresses concern about air pollution; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans; ### 33. expresses concern about air pollution; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of the national air quality programme and to tackle non-inclusive development , poor quality and application of local air quality plans; regrets the fact that several cities in serbia are often on the list of the most polluted cities in the world in terms of air quality; urges the authorities to swiftly take measures to improve air quality , especially in large cities and industrial areas such as belgrade , smederevo , bor and , kolubara and tamnava valleys; stresses the importance of finding sustainable solutions and limiting the use of lignite and other coal in energy production , as well as for heating;


### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests; ### 34. expresses concerns about the breaches of environmental and competition rules by chinese companies operating in serbia , including new infrastructure constructions , and urges the serbian authorities to take necessary compliance measures as well as to conduct transparent , inclusive and comprehensive impact assessments of any such projects; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests;