### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu; ### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu , refraining from entering in competition in the eu neighbourhood; calls on turkey to halt its attempts to further polarize and exacerbate internal conflicts in the eu neighbourhood on the basis of ethnical and religious identities , and to adopt a more constructive approach aiming at reconciling all the different groups; urges turkey to stop any provocation , aggressive posture and actions towards eu member states in the air , land , maritime and cyber domains;


### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law and , as a candidate country , to be increasingly aligned with that of the eu; ### 22. acknowledges that turkey can pursue its own foreign policy in line with its interests and goals , but expects this policy to be defended through diplomacy and dialogue based on international law;


### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; reaffirms its support for keeping the accession process and its value-based approach as the main framework for eu-turkey relations , as it is still the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure and sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations; ### 25. insists that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights should remain at the heart of eu-turkey relations under any framework; nevertheless remains open to the possibility of both sides reviewing , in a realistic manner , the appropriateness of this framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , exploring other possible models for future relations;


### 26. notes that the current state of ‘conflictual cooperation’ in eu-turkey relations is prone to producing unsatisfactory results; calls for a rebalancing of the relationship by building on the solid grounds for cooperation driven by mutual interests , and also by building confidence to address the lack of trust; believes that an orderly dispute settlement mechanism may be beneficial in such an overall framework and calls on the commission to explore the creation of such a mechanism; ### 26. notes that the current state of ‘conflictual cooperation’ in eu-turkey relations is producing unsatisfactory results; calls for a rebalancing of the relationship by building on the solid grounds for cooperation driven by mutual interests , and also by building confidence to address the lack of trust; believes that an orderly dispute settlement mechanism may be beneficial in such an overall framework and calls on the commission to explore the creation of such a mechanism;


### a. whereas the eastern partnership summit acknowledged the european aspirations and the european choice of the partners concerned and encouraged the full implementation of the aas and their dcftas; ### a. whereas the eastern partnership summit underlined the need to further strengthen and deepen relations between the eu and the republic of moldova and is not intended to be a vehicle for promoting implementation of the aas;


### 1. welcomes the historic results of the presidential election in 2020 and the parliamentary elections in 2021 , whereby the people of the republic of moldova gave a strong mandate to pro-reform and pro-european forces; urges the political leadership of the republic of moldova to seize this unique opportunity to implement long-overdue reforms and to advance european integration based on common values of democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , and the rule of law; ### 1. takes note of the results of the presidential election in 2020 and the parliamentary elections in 2021; underlines the importance for the republic of moldova to continue implementing long-overdue reforms;


### 2. calls on the commission to increase its engagement with its moldovan counterparts and to maximise its political , technical and financial support to the republic of moldova during this crucial time in order to give further impetus to progress and to ensure adequate absorption capacity for eu assistance; ### 2. calls on the commission to continue its engagement with its moldovan counterparts with due regard for the sovereignty of the republic of moldova;


### a. whereas the broader middle east region referred to in this report encompasses the area between the mediterranean sea and the persian gulf; whereas this region is strategic for the european union given its geographical position and common ties; whereas the stability and security of europe and the broader middle east region are interdependent , and whereas the situation in the region is currently characterised by ongoing conflicts with a strong regional dimension; ### a. whereas the broader middle east region referred to in this report encompasses the area between the mediterranean sea and the persian gulf; whereas this region is strategic for the european union given its geographical position and common ties; whereas the stability and security of europe and the broader middle east region are interdependent , and whereas the situation in the region is currently characterised by ongoing conflicts with strong regional and extra-regional dimensions;


### 2. notes that all 33 screened chapters have been opened , but regrets that none have been closed since 2017; encourages montenegro to specifically focus on meeting the interim benchmarks in chapters 23 and 24 and thereafter on closing chapters; ### 2. notes that all 33 screened chapters have been opened , but regrets that none have been closed since 2017; encourages montenegro to continue focusing on meeting the remaining interim benchmarks in chapters 23 and 24 and thereafter on closing chapters;


### 4. notes the vote of no confidence in the government on 4 february 2022 and the ensuing dismissal of the parliament’s speaker; calls for the formation of a new government as soon as possible and the election of a new speaker in line with the constitution , democratic norms and the pro-european aspirations of an overwhelming majority of montenegro’s citizens; ### 4. notes the vote of no confidence in the government on 4 february 2022 and the ensuing dismissal of the parliament’s speaker; calls for an inclusive dialogue among all parliamentary parties within montenegro in order to form a new government as soon as possible and for the election of a new speaker in line with the constitution , democratic norms and the pro-european aspirations of an overwhelming majority of montenegro’s citizens;


### 5. notes the protests against possible minority government organised by the democratic front and strongly condemns the support expressed for the russian federation on the day of the start of russian aggression against ukraine; recalls russia’s persistent interest in destabilising the country; ### 5. notes the protests against possible minority government organised by the democratic front and strongly condemns the support expressed for the russian federation on the day of the start of russian aggression against ukraine; recalls russia’s persistent interest in destabilising the country and the whole western balkan region;


### 6. regrets that key positions in negotiating structures have remained vacant for a long time; urges the authorities to re-establish a fully functional negotiating structure as soon as possible; ### 6. welcomes the consolidation and upgrading of the negotiating structure in 2021;


### 7. welcomes montenegro’s continued and full alignment with eu common foreign and security policy , including its announcement of support for the latest eu sanctions against russia , and its active participation in eu common security and defence policy missions and operations; ### 7. welcomes montenegro’s continued and full alignment with eu common foreign and security policy , including its announcement of support for the latest eu sanctions against russia , and its active participation in eu common security and defence policy missions and operations; calls on montenegro to take specific and concrete measures to ensure the country does not become a safe zone for hiding the assets of russian oligarchs threatened with international sanctions;


### 9. is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers , and by the boycott of the parliament , which continues to slow down the reform process; ### 9. is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers , and by the current blockade of parliamentary sessions , which continues to slow down the reform process;


### 9. is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers , and by the boycott of the parliament , which continues to slow down the reform process; ### 9. is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers , and by the boycott of the parliament , which continues to slow down the reform process; calls on all parties to adopt a more constructive approach and to move forward towards the implementation of eu-inspired reforms;


### 13. welcomes progress in the fight against organised crime and on international police cooperation , and the increase in the number of organised crime cases investigated and prosecuted; ### 13. welcomes progress in the fight against organised crime and on international police cooperation , and the increase in the number of organised crime cases investigated and prosecuted; welcomes the cooperation between montenegro and relevant eu bodies (i.e. europol) in what concerns the fight against trans-national crime; commends montenegro for having been the first western balkan country to led a europol operation in 2019 , and encourages the establishment of other similar initiatives in the near future;


### 14. encourages further strengthening civil society participation in reforms and ensuring functional consultation and cooperation mechanisms; ### 14. welcomes the positive role of civil society in montenegro and encourages the further strengthening of civil society participation in political discussions and reforms , ensuring functional , consistent and transparent consultation and cooperation mechanisms are in place;


### 18. strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for them to be investigated , sanctioned and for there to be effective judicial follow-up; welcomes the proposal to introduce tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists; ### 18. strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for ending impunity for these crimes through thorough investigations , sanctions and for there to be effective judicial follow-up for both the perpetrators and the masterminds; welcomes the proposal to introduce tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists; calls for the continuing reforms in the media landscape to ensure that all new or amended media laws are drafted in line with international standards and best practice on media freedom and pluralism including support for public interest reporting , transparent funding , shared regulatory standards and a safe working environment free from attacks and threats;


### 18. strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for them to be investigated , sanctioned and for there to be effective judicial follow-up; welcomes the proposal to introduce tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists; ### 18. strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for them to be investigated , sanctioned and for there to be effective judicial follow-up; welcomes the adoption of the amendments to the criminal code and the introduction of tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists;


### 22. notes that gender-based violence and violence against children is still of serious concern; ### 22. notes that structural gender-based violence and violence against children is still of serious concern; is worried that hate speech and sexism directed at women in politics and public life is still frequent and not always censored by authorities; calls on policymakers to adjust the legal framework concerning violence against women in the country and public campaigns on the issue of violence against women and children in order to change the perception in the country;


### 23. welcomes progress on the protection and promotion of lgbtiq rights and the first same-sex marriage in july 2021; ### 23. welcomes progress on the protection and promotion of lgbtiq rights and the first same-sex registered partnership in july 2021; calls on the government to continue making the appropriate amendments to other laws and bylaws required for the full implementation of the law on registered partnership , which continue to pose problems for some partners’ access to it; underlines that the promotion of lgbtiq rights is a responsibility of the ministry of justice , human and minority rights , and is therefore concerned that neither the national lgbti strategy nor lgbti rights are referenced in the description of its directorates work programmes;


### 29. welcomes the announcement of the ‘europe now’ initiative and calls on the authorities to make the best use of available eu pre-accession assistance in this regard; ### 29. welcomes the ‘europe now’ initiative which aims to achieve higher living standards and more competitive economy through a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth model;


### 31. notes with concern the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; ### 31. notes the recovery of montenegrin economy in 2021 , following a deep recession in 2020;


### 34. urges montenegro to take more action to prevent money laundering , strongly condemns the so-called ‘golden passport’ scheme and regrets its extension until december 2022; stresses that citizenship by investment carries security risks and potential for corruption , money laundering and tax evasion; ### 34. urges montenegro to take more action to prevent money laundering , strongly condemns the so-called ‘golden passport’ scheme and regrets its extension until december 2022; stresses that citizenship by investment carries security risks and potential for corruption , money laundering and tax evasion; calls on montenegro to review its "golden passport" scheme particularly in the light of the ongoing conflict in ukraine; is worried by news claiming that multiple citizenships may have been granted to russian oligarchs through this scheme; call on the authorities to investigate and take action on this matter;


### 35. welcomes the adoption of a national climate change adaptation plan and encourages montenegro to speed up reforms in line with the eu’s 2020 climate and energy policy framework; ### 35. welcomes the adoption of a national climate change adaptation plan and encourages montenegro to speed up reforms in line with the eu’s 2020 climate and energy policy framework; and calls on the authorities to make the best use of available eu pre-accession assistance in this regard;


### 36. reiterates its call on montenegro to take urgent measures to preserve protected areas , and to continue identifying potential natura 2000 sites; ### 36. welcomes proclamations of three protected areas; reiterates its call on montenegro to continue identifying potential natura 2000 sites;


### c. whereas the time is ripe to reform eu decision-making , making full and more effective use of the eu’s hard and soft power instruments , including by introducing qualified majority voting for decision-making in certain eu foreign policy areas such as human rights and the protection of international law , while also ensuring that the eu’s external and internal actions are coherently interlinked; ### deleted


### c. whereas the time is ripe to reform eu decision-making , making full and more effective use of the eu’s hard and soft power instruments , including by introducing qualified majority voting for decision-making in certain eu foreign policy areas such as human rights and the protection of international law , while also ensuring that the eu’s external and internal actions are coherently interlinked; ### c. whereas the treaty on the european union already ensures decisions based on mutual respect and solidarity in the field of common foreign and security policy making full and more effective use of the eu's hard and soft power instruments , while ensuring that the eu's external and internal actions are coherently interlinked; and whereas the common european values include democracy and the equality of the member states , therefore decision making in the european union must continue to be based on democratic discourse and on consensus among the member states;


### f. whereas parliament’s determination and resolve to protect and defend the union and the values and principles for which it stands , including the principle of territorial integrity , national sovereignty and the rules-based international order , must be matched by adequate decision-making and institutional structures for external actions; ### deleted


### f. whereas parliament’s determination and resolve to protect and defend the union and the values and principles for which it stands , including the principle of territorial integrity , national sovereignty and the rules-based international order , must be matched by adequate decision-making and institutional structures for external actions; ### f. whereas parliament’s determination and resolve to protect and defend the union and the values and principles for which it stands , including the principle of territorial integrity , national sovereignty and the rules-based international order , adequate decision-making and institutional structures for external actions are listed in full scope in the treaties governing the eu's common foreign and security policy;


### — having regard to the reports of the european commission against racism and intolerance (ecri) of the council of europe , ### — having regard to the reports of the european commission against racism and intolerance (ecri) of the council of europe , notably the 2016 country monitoring report on armenia1a and its adopted 2019 conclusions on the adoption of the recommendations ,1b


### b. whereas democracy and the rule of law are the fundamental values on which the eu is founded; whereas reforms are needed to tackle the challenges that remain in these areas; ### b. whereas democracy and the rule of law are the fundamental values on which the eu is founded; whereas deep and comprehensive reforms are essential to tackle the challenges that remain in these areas;


### c. whereas a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between serbia and kosovo is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective european paths; ### c. whereas a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between serbia and kosovo is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective european paths; whereas such an agreement would greatly contribute to enhancing the overall stability of the region;


### e. whereas kosovo has made progress in fighting corruption and organised crime; ### e. whereas kosovo has made progress , although limited , in fighting corruption and organised crime;


### 4. calls on kosovo to address the long-standing deficiencies in the electoral process; deplores the fact that many of the recommendations issued by previous eu election observation missions since 2013 remain unaddressed; ### 4. calls on kosovo to urgently address the long-standing deficiencies in the electoral process; deplores the fact that many of the recommendations issued by previous eu election observation missions since 2013 remain unaddressed;


### 6. fully supports kosovo’s intention to apply for membership of the council of europe; ### 6. fully supports kosovo’s intention to apply for membership of the council of europe and calls on all the eu member states to support its bid as well as kosovo's bids to join other international organisations;


### 7. notes also kosovo’s intention to apply for membership of the european union in 2022 , but stresses that there is no fast-track procedure and that the normalisation of relations with serbia is necessary for kosovo to advance on its european path; ### 7. notes also kosovo’s intention to apply for membership of the european union in 2022 , but stresses that there is no fast-track procedure and that the normalisation of relations with serbia is a necessary precondition for both countries to advance on their european path;


### 8. regrets the fact that five eu member states have not yet recognised kosovo and reiterates its call for them to do so; ### 8. stresses that the independence of kosovo is irreversible; takes the view that strengthening and consolidating kosovo's statehood is of the utmost importance for the overall stability of the country and the region; regrets , in this regard , the fact that five eu member states have not yet recognised kosovo and reiterates its call for them to do so;


### 10. welcomes the increased efforts to fight corruption; commends kosovo for having moved up 17 places on transparency international’s corruption perceptions index for 2021; encourages kosovo to continue improving its track record in the fight against high-level corruption and organised crime; ### 10. welcomes the increased efforts to fight corruption; commends kosovo for having moved up 17 places on transparency international’s corruption perceptions index for 2021; encourages kosovo to continue improving its track record in the fight against high-level corruption and organised crime both in general and with special regard to high level corruption; calls on kosovo to step up the fight against organised crime , fully investigating all possible links with political power and the infiltrations in the institutions;


### a. whereas lebanon is mired in an unprecedented economic and monetary crisis which forced it to default with the international monetary fund in march 2020; whereas , according to the un , the country currently hosts around 1.5 million syrian refugees; ### a. whereas lebanon is mired in an unprecedented economic and monetary crisis which forced it to default with the international monetary fund in march 2020; whereas , according to the un , the country currently hosts around 1.5 million syrian refugees , and around 15 thousand refugees of other nationalities;


### c. whereas since 2011 the eu has provided at least eur 2.7 billion in aid to lebanon , including eur 722 million in humanitarian aid; whereas eur 55.5 million in humanitarian aid was supplied in 2021; whereas many member states pay direct aid to lebanon; whereas many european associations support lebanon via the generosity of nationals of the member states; ### c. whereas since 2011 the eu has provided at least eur 2.7 billion in aid to lebanon , including eur 722 million in humanitarian aid; whereas eur 55.5 million in humanitarian aid was supplied in 2021; whereas many member states pay direct aid to lebanon; whereas many european associations support lebanon via private donations of nationals of the member states;


### d. whereas lebanon has been marked by a strong social uprising since 17 october 2019; whereas the explosion that destroyed the port of beirut on 4 august 2020 has devastated the country’s morale; ### d. whereas lebanon has been marked by a strong social uprising since 17 october 2019; whereas the explosion that destroyed the port of beirut on 4 august 2020 , killing more than 100 individuals and destroying the houses of more than 300 thousands individuals , has devastated the country’s economy , and negatively impacted social cohesion;


### e. whereas many regional or international powers repeatedly and indiscriminately interfere with lebanese sovereignty , undermining all attempts to achieve a political equilibrium in lebanon; ### e. whereas many regional and international actors repeatedly and indiscriminately interfere with lebanese sovereignty , undermining all attempts to achieve an open , independent and transparent political landscape in lebanon;


### g. whereas the lebanese army is the institution in which the population places the greatest trust; ### g. whereas lebanese people have little to no trust in their government and other state institutions due to the long-lasting problems related to corruption , and the lebanese army is the institution in which the population places the greatest trust;


### h. whereas according to the un special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights , food prices in november 2021 had increased by a factor of 5 in the space of two years and had surged 400% in lebanon; whereas the lebanese pound has lost more than 100% of its value against the dollar; whereas international aid to syrian refugees in lebanon is estimated and denominated in dollars; ### h. whereas according to the un special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights , food prices in november 2021 had increased by a factor of 5 in the space of two years and had surged 400% in lebanon , a situation that will be further deteriorated by the largescale , negative effects of the russian unprovoked invasion of ukraine; whereas the lebanese pound has lost more than 100% of its value against the dollar; whereas international aid to syrian refugees in lebanon is estimated and denominated in dollars;


### i. whereas many political , religious , community and professional movements have spoken out against corruption in lebanon; ### i. whereas many political , religious , local communities , civil society , and professional movements have spoken out against corruption in lebanon;


### 1. expresses boundless solidarity with the lebanese people , who have suffered for many years from the consequences of the war in syria , including migration , but also from an economic and financial crisis; ### 1. expresses boundless solidarity with the lebanese people , who have suffered for many years from the consequences of the war in syria , including massive refugees influxes , but also from an economic and financial crisis;


### 2. regrets the wholesale emigration of lebanese people , in particular of its best educated young people , which reflects the growing desperation among a large part of the population and its loss of confidence in the country’s institutions; ### 2. regrets the wholesale emigration of lebanese people , in particular of its best educated young people , which reflects the growing economic difficulties and the lack of satisfactory job opportunities faced by a large part of the population , which contributes to a loss of confidence in the country’s institutions;


### 3. applauds the eu member states for the solidarity they have shown with lebanon; takes the view that we must pay homage to the generosity of european taxpayers by ensuring their funds are used in the most efficient and lawful way possible; ### 3. applauds the eu member states for the solidarity they have shown with lebanon; takes the view that we must ensure that european taxpayers' money are used in the most efficient and lawful way possible;


### 7. considers that all militias need to be disarmed for the benefit of the lebanese army , the sole body which may legitimately use physical force , is a prerequisite to combat corruption in lebanon; points out however , that this disarmament will only take place in practice if peace is restored with and in the neighbouring countries; ### 7. considers that all militias need to be disarmed for the benefit of the lebanese army , the sole body which may legitimately use physical force , is a prerequisite to combat corruption in lebanon; points out however , that this disarmament will only take place in practice if peace is restored with and in the neighbouring countries; praises the role played by the un interim force in lebanon (unifil) in supporting national stability , and welcomes the contributions to the mission pledged by eu member states;


### 8. affirms that the ongoing economic and monetary crisis is exacerbating corruption and feelings of injustice against the perceived preferential treatment of syrian refugees , many of whom benefit significantly from dollar-denominated aid , while drastic foreign exchange limits are being imposed on lebanese citizens; ### 8. affirms that the ongoing economic and monetary crisis is exacerbating corruption;


### a. whereas european integration represents the aspirations of citizens of north macedonia towards democracy and prosperity and serves as a powerful catalyst for reforms; ### a. whereas european integration represents the aspirations of citizens of north macedonia towards democracy and prosperity and serves as a powerful catalyst for reforms that would increase the state performances as a whole;


### b. whereas north macedonia is a trustworthy partner , having continued to make consistent efforts on its path towards membership of the eu and towards meeting and sustaining the conditions required for the opening of accession negotiations; ### b. whereas north macedonia is a trustworthy partner , having continued to make consistent efforts on its path towards membership of the eu and towards meeting and sustaining the conditions required for the opening of accession negotiations; while also aligning with the eu inessential foreign policy endeavours , most notably with the adoption of sanctions on the russian federation following the invasion of ukraine;


### e. whereas the eu remains fully committed to supporting north macedonia’s strategic choice of european integration; ### e. whereas the eu remains fully committed to supporting north macedonia’s strategic choice of european integration , reiterating the european future of the country and the whole western balkans region;


### 2. recalls the need to uphold the pace and credibility of european integration by promptly opening accession negotiations with albania and north macedonia , given that both countries have fulfilled the necessary conditions and delivered sustained results across fundamental areas; ### 2. recalls the need to uphold the pace and credibility of european integration by promptly opening accession negotiations with albania and north macedonia , given that both countries have fulfilled the necessary conditions and delivered sustained results across fundamental areas; calls on the member states to demonstrate full political commitment towards the enlargement through the opening of the accession negotiations for albania and north macedonia;


### 7. reaffirms the need to maintain constructive engagement with and a broad cross-party consensus on eu-related reforms , by strengthening the capacities of the assembly of north macedonia (sobranie); urges lawmakers to swiftly implement the commitments made under the jean monnet dialogue process; ### 7. reaffirms the need to maintain constructive engagement with and a broad cross-party consensus on eu-related reforms , by strengthening the capacities of the assembly of north macedonia (sobranie); urges lawmakers to swiftly implement the commitments made under the jean monnet dialogue process , and to intensify the mutually benefitting dialogue with their member states counterparts , as well as with the members of the european parliament;


### 9. stresses the need to finalise the electoral reform in a timely fashion; ### 9. stresses the need to finalise the electoral reform in a timely fashion and in a way that guarantees proportionality , allowing a fair representation for all ethnic minorities;


### 19. recalls the need to strengthen investigative journalism , fact-checking and media literacy as means to tackle hate speech , disinformation and foreign interference campaigns; ### 19. recalls the need to strengthen investigative journalism , fact-checking and media literacy as means to tackle hate speech , disinformation and foreign interference campaigns which have intensified during the covid-19 emergency;


### 20. commends the government’s efforts to improve engagement with civil society and calls for a framework to ensure the financial sustainability of civil society organisations; ### 20. commends the government’s efforts to improve engagement with civil society and calls for a framework to ensure the financial sustainability of civil society organisations; strongly welcomes in this optic the creation of the inter-party parliamentary group for improvement of the rights of lgbti people , which constitutes a positive synergy between civil society and institutions;


### 24. urges the relevant bodies to proactively prevent and systematically prosecute all instances of hate speech , hate crimes and intimidation , to thoroughly investigate related attacks and to ensure the safety and security of their targets , such as journalists , people belonging to minorities and other vulnerable groups; ### 24. urges the relevant bodies to proactively prevent and systematically prosecute all instances of hate speech , hate crimes and intimidation , to thoroughly investigate related attacks and to ensure the safety and security of their targets , such as journalists , people belonging to minorities and other vulnerable groups; calls for the government and the judiciary to improve institutional capacity in this area and ensure increasing hate speech is addressed in accordance with international standards;


### 26. calls for the eu to boost its support for humanitarian assistance and border protection in the region; reiterates its calls for north macedonia to improve migration management and reception conditions; ### 26. calls for the eu to boost its support for humanitarian assistance and border protection in the region; acknowledges that north macedonia is on the migration route in the western balkans , so it has an extremely important role to play in stemming irregular migration , and as the migratory pressure is expected to intensify in the coming months , close cooperation is essential between the eu and north macedonia.


### 36. welcomes the sustained progress made so far , which should lead to systemic improvements in tackling the trafficking of humans , drugs , firearms and goods , along with cybercrime and surveillance , violent crime , extremism and terrorist threats; urges north macedonia to strengthen its resilience to hybrid threats and fake news; ### 36. welcomes the sustained progress made so far , which should lead to systemic improvements in tackling the trafficking of humans , drugs , firearms and goods , along with cybercrime and surveillance , violent crime , extremism and terrorist threats; urges north macedonia to strengthen its resilience to hybrid threats and fake news; recommends further advancement in regional cooperation in the security , as well as an increase in cooperation between the relevant eu bodies (i.e. europol) and north macedonian authorities;


### 40. recalls that eu funding is based on strict conditionality; ### 40. welcomes the european commission’s economic and investment plan for the western balkans , and the concrete proposals for development of infrastructure projects; recalls that eu funding is based on strict conditionality;


### 43. urges the country to step up efforts to upgrade transport and energy infrastructure and regional connectivity , including rail and road corridors and gas and electricity interconnectors; ### 43. urges the country to step up efforts to upgrade transport and energy infrastructure and regional connectivity , including rail and road corridors and gas and electricity interconnectors; encourages the european commission to offer full support to north macedonia in drafting and implementing an action plan intended for reducing dependencies from gas and other energy sources imported from russia with the aim to increase resilience and energy security , as well to cope with the european aspirations for climate neutrality;


### 45. welcomes north macedonia’s continued commitment to euro-atlantic security; commends the country’s increasing alignment with the eu’s foreign , security and defence policy and invites it to align itself with the restrictive measures related to russia; welcomes its continued contributions to eu crisis management missions and operations; ### 45. welcomes north macedonia’s continued commitment to euro-atlantic security; commends the country’s increasing alignment with the eu’s foreign , security and defence policy and welcomes north macedonia’s decision to adopt sanctions on the russian federation after the invasion of ukraine; encourages north macedonia to keep on aligning with the eu in the future swiftly and concretely; welcomes its continued contributions to eu crisis management missions and operations;


### 46. welcomes the ongoing process of historical reconciliation with neighbouring countries; ### 46. welcomes the ongoing process of historical reconciliation with neighbouring countries , and calls on all parties to continue the negotiations in a positive and collaborative spirit pursuing mutually beneficial agreements;


### 47. strongly welcomes the political impetus for a renewed dialogue between bulgaria and north macedonia and encourages the partners to accelerate engagement in good faith in order to reach an acceptable compromise , thereby bringing societies closer together by enabling a common future in the eu; ### 47. strongly welcomes the political impetus for a renewed dialogue between bulgaria and north macedonia and encourages the partners to accelerate engagement in good faith in order to reach an acceptable and balanced compromise , thereby bringing societies closer together by enabling a common future in the eu;


### j. whereas ‘water stress’ or water supply-linked vulnerability can be a direct and indirect cause of displacement and migration; whereas , according to the un’s water development reports , five of the world’s eleven regions , accounting for two thirds of the global population , are currently experiencing water stress; whereas , according to the un’s 2020 sustainable development goals report , water scarcity could displace some 700 million people by 2030; ### j. whereas ‘water stress’ or water supply-linked vulnerability can be a direct and indirect cause of displacement and migration; whereas , according to the un’s water development reports , five of the world’s eleven regions , accounting for two thirds of the global population , are currently experiencing water stress; whereas , according to the un’s 2020 sustainable development goals report , water scarcity could displace some 700 million people by 2030; whereas the 2030 water resources group concluded in 2009 that the world would face a 40% global water deficit by 2030 under a business-as-usual scenario;


### 1. reaffirms that access to water is a vital imperative and a fundamental right; ### 1. reaffirms that access to water is a vital imperative , a fundamental right and a necessary condition for human and economic development; stresses that water should be treated as a social good rather than an economic good , and that investment in water , sanitation and hygiene (wash) should be a global priority;


### 1. reaffirms that access to water is a vital imperative and a fundamental right; ### 1. reaffirms that access to water is a vital imperative and a fundamental right which is recognised in the un general assembly’s resolution 64/292 of 28 july 2010;


### 2. calls on the european union to promote a rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the un-declared water action decade 2018-2028 , and in keeping with sustainable development goal 6; ### 2. calls on the european union to promote a sustainable and human rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the un-declared water action decade 2018-2028 , and in keeping with sustainable development goal 6; points out that sdg 6 will not be achieved in 2030 at current funding rates , and calls on the eu to promote accelerated efforts to meet water-related goals and objectives;


### 2. calls on the european union to promote a rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the un-declared water action decade 2018-2028 , and in keeping with sustainable development goal 6; ### 2. calls on the european union to promote a rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the un-declared water action decade 2018-2028 , and in keeping with sustainable development goal 6 on safe drinking water and sanitation to enable all countries to reach all the targets under this goal;


### 3. recalls the responsibility of states to promote and safeguard all human rights; reiterates , therefore , that states must ensure universal access to safe drinking water in sufficient quantity and quality; ### 3. recalls the responsibility of states to promote and safeguard all human rights; reiterates , therefore , that states must ensure universal access to safe drinking water in sufficient quantity and quality; considers that the supply of water and control over sanitation processes must remain a matter for states , since water is an essential resource for the life of human communities; does not wish governments to make use of this prerogative , which is by nature a sovereign one , in order to use the supply of water or any other vital raw material as a diplomatic weapon that could be detrimental to populations; challenges , in addition , and in general , any sanction or blockade on such products;


### 3. is concerned that easy access to drinking water is severely restricted in developing countries (only one person in two enjoys such access) and extremely limited in sub-saharan africa (only one person in eight in rural areas); ### 3. is concerned that easy access to drinking water is severely restricted in developing countries (only one person in two enjoys such access) and extremely limited in sub-saharan africa (only one person in eight in rural areas); is concerned that water stress (freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources) affects more than 2 billion people around the globe , a figure that is projected to rise;


### 4. recalls that states that ratify a human rights treaty undertake to protect , respect and fulfil the commitments adopted in the international , regional and national framework for the protection of these rights; takes the view in this regard that the international community’s recognition of the right to water and sanitation must encompass protection and enforceability arrangements and , therefore , calls on the eu to promote protection mechanisms at international , regional and national level to ensure that upholding the right to water and sanitation is not optional for states but rather an enforceable right; ### 4. recalls that states that ratify a human rights treaty undertake to protect , respect and fulfil the commitments adopted in the international , regional and national framework for the protection of these rights; takes the view in this regard that the international community’s recognition of the right to water and sanitation must encompass protection and enforceability arrangements and , therefore , calls on the eu to promote protection mechanisms at international , regional and national level to ensure that upholding the right to water and sanitation is not optional for states but rather an enforceable right; calls for better international agreements on the issue of sharing the waters of major rivers; cautions ethiopia which , with its renaissance dam project , is threatening the flow of the nile towards sudan and egypt;


### 4. calls urgently , following the covid-19 pandemic and given the increasing number of climate change-related natural disasters , for access to water and sanitation to be made a priority in developing countries , in particular in the least developed countries and small island developing states; ### 4. calls urgently , following the covid-19 pandemic and given the increasing number of climate change-related natural disasters , for access to water and sanitation to be made a priority in developing countries , in particular in the least developed countries and small island developing states; calls on the european commission to support the resilient water accelerator as part of its climate adaptation programmes in developing countries; stresses the need to develop and use all necessary water risk mapping tools and early warning systems;


### 5. recalls that the commission mobilised almost eur 2.6 billion over the period 2014-2020 for water-related issues , and calls for efforts to be pursued in the context of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument that go beyond 20% of spending on human development; ### 5. recalls that the commission mobilised almost eur 2.6 billion over the period 2014-2020 for water-related issues , and calls for efforts to be pursued in the context of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument that go beyond 20% of spending on human development; stresses that reducing the impacts of water shocks must be complemented by strategies that build the long-term resilience of communities;


### 6. draws attention to the major geostrategic dimension of water , which can give rise to sudden conflict and forced displacement; calls on the commission to promote regional cooperation on the shared management of water resources around the 286 transboundary river basins; ### 6. draws attention to the major geostrategic dimension of water and the increasing competition for limited water resources , which can give rise to sudden conflict and forced displacement; calls on the commission to promote regional cooperation on the shared management of water resources around the 286 transboundary river basins;


### 7. calls for coordinated and coherent water management in developing countries with regard to its various uses (agriculture , energy production , industry , etc.) , and calls on the european union to provide better support to developing countries for sustainable water management; ### 7. calls for strengthening team europe's commitment to human development and for coordinated and coherent water management in developing countries with regard to its various uses (agriculture , energy production , industry , etc.) , and calls on the european union to provide better support to developing countries for sustainable water management by ensuring adequate support for safely managed on-site sanitation , including faecal sludge management.;


### 7. calls for coordinated and coherent water management in developing countries with regard to its various uses (agriculture , energy production , industry , etc.) , and calls on the european union to provide better support to developing countries for sustainable water management; ### 7. calls for coordinated and coherent an integrated water resource management in developing countries with regard to its various uses (agriculture , energy production , industry , etc.) , and calls on the european union to provide better support to developing countries for sustainable water management;


### 8. calls on the commission to discourage the practices of water-grabbing and hydraulic fracturing and make them subject to environmental and human-rights impact assessments; ### 8. considers that the practice of hydraulic fracturing remains a matter for states , because of their sovereign control over their subsoil;


### 11. calls on the commission to check carefully that the infrastructure and energy projects financed through the various development cooperation and external policy instruments , including the european investment bank , uphold and neither jeopardise human rights and the sustainable development goals nor contribute to the expulsion of indigenous peoples from their lands; ### 11. calls on the commission to check carefully that the infrastructure and energy projects financed through the various development cooperation and external policy instruments , including the european investment bank , uphold and neither jeopardise human rights , including the rights to water and sanitation , and the sustainable development goals nor contribute to the expulsion of indigenous peoples from their lands;


### 12. notes with concern that the lack of access to water and adequate sanitation has a devastating effect on women’s rights , making it difficult for women and girls to lead safe and healthy lives; ### 12. notes with concern that the lack of access to water and adequate sanitation has a devastating effect on health;


### 12. notes with concern that the lack of access to water and adequate sanitation has a devastating effect on women’s rights , making it difficult for women and girls to lead safe and healthy lives; ### 12. notes with concern that the lack of access to water and adequate sanitation has a devastating effect on women’s rights , making it difficult for women and girls to lead safe and healthy lives and exposing them to increased levels of violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity;


### 15. deplores that , as several un experts have stated , the commodification of water and speculation in futures markets is in breach of basic human rights and contributes to increasing environmental degradation and exacerbating the vulnerability of the poorest and most marginalised in society , flying in the face of the sustainable development goals; ### 15. deplores that , as several un experts have stated , the commodification of water and speculation in futures markets is in breach of basic human rights and contributes to increasing environmental degradation and exacerbating the vulnerability of the poorest and most marginalised in society , flying in the face of the sustainable development goals; considers that exercising strategic control over water supply and over water treatment must remain a matter for states , as it is the best way to prevent water from becoming a speculative and expensive product;


### 22. stresses that inequalities in access to water and sanitation are often attributable to systemic inequalities or exclusion; calls on governments to guarantee the absence of discrimination in access to water and sanitation services , as a public good , ensuring the provision thereof for all , in particular by affording priority to access for marginalised groups with a view to remedying systemic discrimination; ### 22. stresses that inequalities in access to water and sanitation are often attributable to systemic inequalities or exclusion; calls on governments to guarantee the absence of discrimination in access to water and sanitation services , as a public good , ensuring the provision thereof for all , among nationals and residents on their territories;


### b. whereas in recent years , we have seen continuous growth in cyber operations conducted by state and non-state actors; ### b. whereas in recent years , we have seen continuous growth in cyber operations conducted by state and non-state actors; ; whereas offensive cyber actors are growing in diversity , sophistication and number , whereas one of the main issues relating to cyberattacks is their poorly identifiable authorship;


### g. whereas raising the level of cyber security within the eu is a necessary corollary to the success of europe’s digital ambitions; ### g. whereas raising the level of cyber security within the eu is necessary for the success of europe’s digital ambitions;


### 2. recalls that the borderless nature of cyber space and the substantial number of cyber-attacks make them a threat requiring intensified eu-nato cooperation and a coordinated union-level response , including common member state support capabilities; ### 2. recalls that the borderless nature of cyber space and the substantial number of cyber-attacks make them a threat requiring intensified cooperation between the member states and a coordinated union-level response , including common member state support capabilities; stresses that individual states , frequently being subject to threats specifically directed at them , are each free to pursue an independent cyber defence strategy , while at the same time envisaging partnerships tailored to their particular concerns;


### 5. notes the 2018 cdpf’s objective to setup an eu military cert-network; calls on member states to significantly increase classified information sharing , to develop a european rapid and secure network to counter cyber-attacks; ### 5. notes the 2018 cdpf’s objective to set up an eu military cert-network; calls on member states to significantly increase classified information sharing , to develop a european rapid and secure network to counter cyber-attacks; stresses that each country has the right to protect its information for imperative reasons of national security;


### 11. welcomes the council’s june 2019 framework , which allows targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks that constitute a threat to the eu or its member states , including cyber-attacks against third countries or international organisations; welcomes the imposition of such restrictive measures in july 2020 and october 2020 as a credible step in strengthening the eu’s cyber diplomacy toolbox; ### 11. welcomes the council’s june 2019 framework , which allows targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks that constitute a threat to the eu or its member states , including cyber-attacks against third countries or international organisations; welcomes the imposition of such restrictive measures in july 2020 and october 2020 as a credible step in strengthening the eu’s cyber diplomacy toolbox; notes that digital freedom of expression must be an absolute imperative and be factored into cyber security initiatives accordingly;


### 13. notes that the strategic compass will enhance and guide the implementation of the eu’s level of ambition in security and defence , and translate that ambition into capability needs , including in cyber defence , thereby increasing the ability of the eu and member states to prevent , discourage , deter , respond to and recover from malicious cyber activities by strengthening its posture , situational awareness , tools , procedures and partnerships; ### 13. points out that , with regard to cyber defence and defence in general , national interests must take precedence and that notions of european sovereignty extending into this domain must in no way induce a member state to accept provisions contrary to its fundamental interests regarding defence and national security;


### 14. insists that the strategic compass should deepen the strategic culture in the cyber domain and remove any duplication of capabilities and mandates; stresses that it is essential to overcome the current fragmentation and complexity of the overall cyber architecture within the eu; ### 14. insists that , when it comes digital technology and cyber security in particular , each state has the right to possess its own language and codes , which the european union institutions cannot under any circumstances oblige them to disclose;


### 19. welcomes the commission’s action plan on synergies between civil , defence and space industries , and recalls the close interdependence of these three sectors in cyber defence; notes that , differently from other military domains , cyber space is mainly owned by commercial entities based mostly outside the eu , which leads to industrial and technological dependencies on third parties; strongly believes that the eu needs to increase its technological sovereignty and innovation , investing in the use of new technologies in security and defence such as artificial intelligence (ai) and quantum computing; ### 19. welcomes the commission’s action plan on synergies between civil , defence and space industries , and recalls the close interdependence of these three sectors in cyber defence; notes that , differently from other military domains , cyber space is mainly owned by commercial entities based mostly outside the eu , which leads to industrial and technological dependencies on third parties; strongly believes that the eu needs to increase its technological sovereignty and innovation , investing in the use of new technologies in security and defence such as artificial intelligence (ai) and quantum computing; affirms that data protection is a legal must , particularly when it comes to defending not only the vital interests of the state but also individual freedom and security;


### 22. considers that eu-nato cyber cooperation is crucial , as it enables strong formal attribution and thus the imposition of restrictive sanctions; notes that functioning deterrence would be achieved if adversaries were aware of the catalogue of possible countermeasures (based on the severity , scale , and target of the cyber-attacks); ### 22. considers that eu-nato cyber cooperation should not form the basis of measures to combat cyber crime; warns of the risks of data transfers taking place solely for the benefit of the us and undermining the principles of personal data privacy;


### 26. calls on all member states and the eu to show leadership during discussions and initiatives under the auspices of the un to help truly promote responsible state behaviour in cyber space , building on the consensus reports of the un gge endorsed by the un general assembly; calls for un peacekeeping missions to be reinforced with cyber defence capacities in line with the effective implementation of their mandates; ### 26. calls on all member states and the eu to show leadership during discussions and initiatives under the auspices of the un to have a proactive approach in the establishment of an internationally shared regulatory framework and help truly promote responsible state behaviour in cyber space , building on the consensus reports of the un gge endorsed by the un general assembly; calls for un peacekeeping missions to be reinforced with cyber defence capacities in line with the effective implementation of their mandates;


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### e. whereas china’s rapid military build-up , coupled with its increasingly assertive behaviour in the indo-pacific region and its military activities in the east and south china seas , as well as its deliberate and repetitive violations of taiwan’s air defence identification zone and its increasingly aggressive rhetoric and media campaigns , are leading to rising tensions in the indo-pacific; ### e. whereas china’s rapid military build-up , coupled with its increasingly assertive behaviour in the indo-pacific region and its military activities in the east and south china seas , as well as its deliberate and repetitive violations of taiwan’s air defence identification zone and its increasingly aggressive rhetoric and media campaigns , are leading to rising tensions in the indo-pacific; whereas the actions orchestrated by beijing to undermine hong kong’s independence and autonomy represent another factor undermining security and stability in the indo-pacific region;


### 1. welcomes the recently adopted eu strategy for cooperation in the indo-pacific; recognises the added value of the strategy as the first foundation stone of the eu’s united approach to the region , and praises the inclusive and multifaceted nature of the strategy and the inclusion of security and defence as one of its seven priority areas; calls for the eu to use the strategy as a tool to effectively assert its presence and influence in the region through furthering strategic ties and deepening cooperation on security- and defence-related matters with regional countries and organisations; believes that increased eu engagement in the region would contribute to regional security , and help overcome regional tensions and create more balanced relations among regional players; recalls that the strategy is a team europe project; ### 1. welcomes the recently adopted eu strategy for cooperation in the indo-pacific; recognises the added value of the strategy as the first foundation stone of the eu’s united approach to the region , and praises the inclusive and multifaceted nature of the strategy and the inclusion of security and defence as one of its seven priority areas; calls for the eu to use the strategy as a tool to effectively assert its presence and influence in the region through furthering strategic ties and deepening cooperation on security- and defence-related matters with regional countries and organisations; believes that increased eu engagement in the region would contribute to regional security , and help overcome regional tensions and create more balanced relations among regional players; recalls that the strategy is a team europe project; reaffirms its commitment to work closely with historical allies and like-minded organisations and individual countries such as nato , the us and the uk;


### 2. highlights the need to safeguard eu unity as a pre-condition to achieve the eu’s ambition of strategic sovereignty amid the increasing competition between the united states and china; recalls that the eu’s unified approach must be underpinned by a pragmatic and principled foreign and security policy; ### 2. highlights the need to safeguard eu unity as a pre-condition to achieve the eu’s ambition of strategic sovereignty amid the increasing competition between the united states and china; recalls that the eu’s unified approach must be underpinned by a pragmatic and principled foreign and security policy; calls on the member states who have already increased their naval presence in the indo-pacific (france , germany , and the netherlands) to coordinate their approach within eu fora;


### 2. highlights the need to safeguard eu unity as a pre-condition to achieve the eu’s ambition of strategic sovereignty amid the increasing competition between the united states and china; recalls that the eu’s unified approach must be underpinned by a pragmatic and principled foreign and security policy; ### 2. highlights the need to safeguard eu unity as a pre-condition to achieve the eu’s ambition of strategic sovereignty amid the increasing competition between the united states and china; recalls that the eu’s unified approach must be underpinned by a pragmatic and principled foreign and security policy; condemns the interference by china and australia in france's affairs , particularly on the issue of new caledonia;


### 4. calls on the eu to make use of its reputation as a credible and reliable actor amid the growing geopolitical competition between global and regional powers in the indo-pacific; recalls that the added value of eu engagement in the indo-pacific lies in its comprehensive range of civilian and military assistance measures , including well developed non-military contributions; recalls that the eu has a vast network of diplomatic assets to facilitate dialogue on conflict-resolution , legal solutions and expertise in setting up confidence-building measures; ### 4. calls on the eu to fully exploit its reputation as a credible and reliable actor amid the growing geopolitical competition between global and regional powers in the indo-pacific; recalls that the added value of eu engagement in the indo-pacific lies in its comprehensive range of civilian and military assistance measures , starting from well developed non-military contributions; recalls that the eu has a vast network of diplomatic assets to facilitate dialogue on conflict-resolution , legal solutions and expertise in setting up confidence-building measures;


### 6. expresses deep concerns about china’s rapid military build-up , including its test of a hypersonic missile , and its increasingly assertive behaviour , which aims , among other things , to advance its territorial claims in the east and south china seas; highlights that security hotspots and unresolved issues , such as the democratic people’s republic of korea’s nuclear programme , the recent china-india border standoffs , the crackdown on democracy in hong kong , and threats posed by china to the territorial integrity of taiwan , exert further strain on regional security and stability; highlights that the eu’s approach towards china must be unified , pragmatic , multifaceted and principled , including cooperating on issues of shared interest , such as climate change , on the one hand , and competing when it comes to providing economic , political and strategic alternatives to third countries , and confronting china on matters where our respective views diverge substantially , on the other hand; ### 6. expresses deep concerns about china’s rapid military build-up , including its test of a hypersonic missile , and its increasingly assertive behaviour , which aims , among other things , to advance its territorial claims in the east and south china seas; highlights that security hotspots and unresolved issues , such as the democratic people’s republic of korea’s nuclear programme , the recent china-india border standoffs , the crackdown on democracy in hong kong , and threats posed by china to the territorial integrity of taiwan , exert further strain on regional security and stability; highlights that the eu’s approach towards china must be unified , pragmatic , multifaceted , principled , and concerted with other like-minded actors including cooperating on issues of shared interest , such as the fight against climate change or disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destructions , on the one hand , and competing when it comes to providing economic , political and strategic alternatives to third countries , and confronting china on matters where our respective views diverge substantially , on the other hand;


### 7. welcomes the very timely new eu-us dialogue on china and the establishment of eu-us consultations on the indo-pacific , and calls for a coordinated approach towards strengthening multilateral institutions and regional organisations , promoting democracy and enhancing democratic resilience in the indo-pacific region and beyond; ### 7. welcomes the very timely new eu-us dialogue on china and the establishment of eu-us consultations on the indo-pacific , and calls for a coordinated approach towards strengthening multilateral institutions and regional organisations , promoting democracy and enhancing democratic resilience in the indo-pacific region and beyond; stresses the importance of an eu-nato coordinated approach towards the indo-pacific region when it comes to issues relevant to the security and defence domain;


### b. whereas china’s continued military belligerence against taiwan poses a grave threat to the status quo between taiwan and china , as well as to the peace and stability of the indo-pacific region; ### b. whereas relations between the people’s republic of china and taiwan must be conducted in a peaceful manner , with mutual respect for the sovereignty and security of both states;


### c. whereas taiwan’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have proven to be among the most effective in the world; ### c. whereas taiwan’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have proven to be among the most effective in the world; whereas the recent surge in contagions , the lack of vaccines and chinese interference in taiwan’s efforts to directly procure them , raise serious concerns;


### prepares an impact assessment on a bilateral investment agreement (bia) with taiwan before the end of 2021 in preparation for negotiations to deepen bilateral economic ties; ### prepares an impact assessment on a bilateral investment agreement (bia) and an economic cooperation agreement (eca) with taiwan before the end of 2021 in preparation for negotiations to deepen bilateral economic ties;


### strongly advocates for taiwan’s full participation as an observer in meetings , mechanisms and activities of international bodies , including the world health organization , the international civil aviation organization (icao) and the un framework convention on climate change (unfccc); ### strongly advocates for taiwan’s full participation in meetings , mechanisms and activities of international bodies , including the world health organization , the international civil aviation organization (icao) , the international criminal police organization (interpol) and the un framework convention on climate change (unfccc);


### supports initiatives allowing the eu to engage in partnerships with taiwan in the fields of ict , biotech , health and connectivity; ### supports initiatives allowing the eu to engage in partnerships with taiwan in the fields of ict , biotech , health , security and connectivity;


### strengthens cooperation with taiwan with a view to exchanging best practices in handling the covid-19 pandemic and continuing to enhance the eu’s cooperation with taiwan in health and communicable disease control; ### strengthens cooperation with taiwan with a view to exchanging best practices in handling the covid-19 pandemic , launching initiatives to facilitate the procurements of vaccines and continuing to enhance the eu’s cooperation with taiwan in health and communicable disease control;


### commends taiwan’s acts of solidarity with the eu , as demonstrated by the donation of over 7 million surgical masks to several member states during the pandemic; ### commends taiwan’s acts of solidarity with the eu , as demonstrated by the donation of over 7 million surgical masks to several member states during the pandemic; calls for reciprocating this solidarity by providing or facilitating the provisioning of vaccine doses;


### b. whereas in the current tense geopolitical context , key arms control treaties that came into force at the end of the cold war have recently been dismantled; ### b. whereas in the current tense geopolitical context , key arms control treaties that came into force at the end of the cold war have recently been dismantled , and the threat to resort to weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear capabilities for resolving disputes among states is becoming worryingly widespread;


### v. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the need to increase eu chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear defence (cbrn) preparedness; ### v. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown the need to increase eu chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear defence (cbrn) preparedness also through meaningful cooperation and exchanges between the civilian and the military sectors;


### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the preservation of effective international arms control , disarmament and non-proliferation regimes as a cornerstone of global and european security; recalls its commitment to pursuing policies designed to move forward the reduction and elimination of all nuclear arsenals and to achieve a world without nuclear weapons; calls for a renewed arms control multilateral order; ### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the preservation of effective international arms control , disarmament and non-proliferation regimes as a cornerstone of global and european security; recalls its commitment to pursuing policies designed to move forward the reduction and elimination of all nuclear arsenals and to achieve a world without nuclear weapons; calls for a renewed arms control multilateral order that engages all the keyplayers without exceptions;


### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the preservation of effective international arms control , disarmament and non-proliferation regimes as a cornerstone of global and european security; recalls its commitment to pursuing policies designed to move forward the reduction and elimination of all nuclear arsenals and to achieve a world without nuclear weapons; calls for a renewed arms control multilateral order; ### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the preservation of effective international arms control , disarmament and non-proliferation regimes as a cornerstone of global and european security; recalls its commitment to pursuing policies designed to move forward the reduction of nuclear arsenals; calls for a renewed arms control multilateral order;


### 2. is alarmed by the ongoing erosion of the global non-proliferation , disarmament and arms control architecture , which is worsened by the rapid development of new systems; fears that withdrawal from , or the non-extension of , major arms control treaties would seriously damage the international arms control regimes that have provided decades of stability , and would undermine relationships between nuclear-armed states; underlines the urgent need to restore cross-border trust; ### 2. is alarmed by the ongoing erosion of the global non-proliferation , disarmament and arms control architecture , which is worsened by the rapid development of new systems; fears that withdrawal from , or the non-extension of , major arms control treaties would seriously damage the international arms control regimes that have provided decades of stability , and would undermine relationships between nuclear-armed states; underlines the urgent need to restore cross-border trust; is alarmed by the normalisation of wmd as a means to solve geopolitical disputes recently shown by several leaders worldwide;


### 3. reaffirms its full support to the npt; expects nuclear-weapon states to take steps to demonstrate their genuine commitment to nuclear disarmament; exhorts states parties to do their utmost to contribute to a successful and ambitious outcome of the upcoming 10th review conference; ### 3. reaffirms its full support to the npt; expects nuclear-weapon states to take steps to demonstrate their genuine commitment to nuclear disarmament; exhorts states parties to do their utmost to contribute to a successful and ambitious outcome of the upcoming 10th review conference disarmament that should result in the participation to multilateral fora and the creation of legally-binding international treaties;


### 4. insists on the need to ensure that the eu plays a strong and constructive role in developing and reinforcing the global rules-based non-proliferation efforts and arms control and disarmament architecture; ### 4. insists on the need to ensure that the eu plays a strong and constructive role in developing and reinforcing the global rules-based non-proliferation efforts and arms control and disarmament architecture by using its toolbox of instruments fully;


### 5. calls for the available expertise in non-proliferation and arms control in the eu to be strengthened and the training of eu and member state personnel to be improved; ### 5. calls for the available expertise in non-proliferation and arms control in the eu to be strengthened and the training of eu and member state personnel to be improved; underlines the needs to strengthen ties between the eu and the private sector , academia , think tanks and other bodies for providing high-quality and state of the art training to eu personnel involved in non-proliferation and arms control;


### 6. calls for the eu to assist efforts to universalise existing treaties and instruments; asks the european external action service to also work on strengthening the training and capacity-building of our partners; ### 6. calls for the eu to assist efforts to universalise existing treaties and instruments; asks the european external action service to work extensively on strengthening the training and capacity-building of our partners;


### 14. reiterates its longstanding support for the launch of negotiations on the fmct , and calls on all nuclear-weapon states that have not yet done so to adopt an immediate moratorium on the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons and other nuclear explosive devices; ### 14. recalls that the possession of nuclear weapons is a matter of states exercising their full sovereignty and falls under their right to defend themselves; stresses that , with a view , in particular , to deterrence and non-use , sovereign states cannot be prohibited by law from possessing automatic weapons unless they have entered freely into an international agreement , such as the npt , to that effect;


### 15. reiterates its deep regret at the withdrawal from the inf treaty by the us and the russian federation following russia’s persistent failure to comply with the treaty , which led to its termination; underlines its strong opposition to a new arms race and re-militarisation on european soil; welcomes the commitment made by the us and russia to continue working towards the achievement of their stated common goal of ensuring predictability in the strategic domain and reducing the risks of armed conflict and the threat of nuclear war; calls on all other countries , notably china , in possession or in the process of the development of missile systems to engage in efforts to multilateralise and universalise the successor treaty to the inf; ### 15. reiterates its deep regret at the withdrawal from the inf treaty by the us and the russian federation following russia’s persistent failure to comply with the treaty , which led to its termination; underlines its strong opposition to a new arms race and re-militarisation on european soil , as well as the normalisation of wmds as a means to solve disputes; welcomes the commitment made by the us and russia to continue working towards the achievement of their stated common goal of ensuring predictability in the strategic domain and reducing the risks of armed conflict and the threat of nuclear war; calls on all other countries , notably china , in possession or in the process of the development of missile systems to engage in efforts to multilateralise and universalise the successor treaty to the inf;


### 17. notes with concern the ongoing russian modernisation programmes which raise questions about russian compliance with the objectives of the presidential nuclear initiatives; calls on both the us and the russian federation to stick to their commitments in relation to non-strategic nuclear weapons and to ensure transparency on arsenals , deployments and the status of their respective weapons; ### 17. takes note of the ongoing russian modernisation programmes; calls on both the us and the russian federation to stick to their commitments in relation to non-strategic nuclear weapons and to ensure transparency on arsenals , deployments and the status of their respective weapons;


### 21. insists on the need to uphold the global ethical norm against chemical weapons by preventing impunity for their use; welcomes the adoption by the council of a horizontal sanctions regime to address the growing use and proliferation of chemical weapons; reiterates its grave concern at the attempted assassination of alexei navalny; welcomes the sanctions imposed on russian officials in response to this blatant violation of international norms; ### 21. insists on the need to uphold the global ethical norm against chemical weapons by preventing impunity for their use; welcomes the adoption by the council of a horizontal sanctions regime to address the growing use and proliferation of chemical weapons;


### 22. praises the instrumental role the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been playing in the verified destruction of chemical agents; strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons by the syrian arab republic; ### 22. praises the instrumental role the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been playing in the verified destruction of chemical agents; recalls its complete opposition to the use of chemical weapons , having regard to the international convention on the prohibition of the use of chemical weapons of 3 september 1992; points out that the opcw is an important regulatory body that prevents chemical attacks; specifies , in this regard , that exploiting it would be detrimental to all states.


### 22. praises the instrumental role the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been playing in the verified destruction of chemical agents; strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons by the syrian arab republic; ### 22. praises the instrumental role the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been playing in the verified destruction of chemical agents; condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of chemical weapons by the syrian arab republic;


### 26. calls for the equal , full and meaningful participation of women in npt forums to be ensured; ### 26. calls for the equal , full and meaningful participation of women in npt forums to be ensured and mainstreamed;


### a. whereas the stabilisation and association process and bosnia and herzegovina’s eu membership application represent the country’s strategic choice towards european integration; ### a. whereas bosnia and herzegovina is not suited to becoming a member of the eu;


### b. whereas parliament is a strong supporter of bih’s european integration; ### b. whereas only the member states can decide whether bih can join the eu and the decision must be unanimous; whereas in france this decision must be put to a referendum; whereas the option introduced in the 2008 constitutional reform making it possible to hand the decision over to parliament without a referendum is an assault on democracy;


### g. whereas bih is a migrant transit route , and reception capacities remain insufficient for hosting migrants and asylum seekers present in the country; ### deleted


### 4. urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; ### 4. urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children to end divided education , including the use of separate online platforms , and overcome the practice of “two schools under one roof”;


### 6. underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the eu integration process , including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno-nationalistic rhetoric and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co-ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms; ### 6. underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the eu integration process , including obtaining candidate status; warns that attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co-ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms;


### 6. underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the eu integration process , including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno-nationalistic rhetoric and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co-ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms; ### 6. underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of democratic institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the eu integration process , including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno-nationalistic rhetoric , polarization and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co-ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms; reminds the importance of having transparent appointments and selection procedures in institutions , based on merit and not on ethnic criteria;


### 8. underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework and to make progress on reforms that would transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country; urges the international community to facilitate the conditions for constitutional dialogue under the leadership of the eu , in particular parliament , and in consultation with civil society; ### 8. underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework and to make progress on reforms that would transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country;


### 10. regrets the lack of progress on reforms in the judiciary; reiterates the urgent need to strengthen the professionalism and accountability of the judiciary and to ensure its independence from undue influence; ### 10. regrets the lack of progress on reforms in the judiciary and the obstruction to the reforms from political actors as well as from within the judiciary itself; reiterates the urgent need to strengthen the professionalism and accountability of the judiciary and to ensure its independence from undue influence; laments the poor functioning of the judicial system continues to undermine the citizens’ enjoyment of rights as well as the fight against corruption and organized crime;


### 11. calls for immediate steps to tackle corruption and impunity in the public sphere in order to rebuild citizens’ trust in the institutions; ### 11. calls for immediate steps to tackle corruption and impunity in the public sphere in order to rebuild citizens’ trust in the institutions; notes with concern the rise of radical islamism in the federation of bosnia and herzegovina; denounces the ever-stronger efforts taken by the turkish president to promote islamist radicalism in the country through the actions of his intelligence services; deplores the decision taken by sarajevo city council , under pressure from the turkish government , to withdraw ‘honorary citizen of sarajevo’ status from turkish writer orhan pamuk , nobel laureate in literature;


### 13. expresses concern over the fundamental rights situation , and calls for more effective and comprehensive countrywide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies , as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; stresses the need to duly prevent and prosecute the proliferation of hate speech , hate crimes and violence , and to promote social inclusion of minorities and vulnerable populations , including the roma; ### 13. expresses concern over the european union’s desire , as the rapporteur welcomes in the explanatory memorandum , to make multiculturalism a universal social and political norm; draws attention to the serious dangers of designing political groupings in this manner; states that bih must not become a model for the future of european states and societies;


### 13. expresses concern over the fundamental rights situation , and calls for more effective and comprehensive countrywide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies , as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; stresses the need to duly prevent and prosecute the proliferation of hate speech , hate crimes and violence , and to promote social inclusion of minorities and vulnerable populations , including the roma; ### 13. expresses concern over the fundamental rights situation , and calls for more effective and comprehensive countrywide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies , as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; stresses the need to duly prevent the proliferation of hate speech , hate crimes and violence against all ethnic groups equally , without favouring or granting privileges to certain populations;


### 13. expresses concern over the fundamental rights situation , and calls for more effective and comprehensive countrywide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies , as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; stresses the need to duly prevent and prosecute the proliferation of hate speech , hate crimes and violence , and to promote social inclusion of minorities and vulnerable populations , including the roma; ### 13. expresses concern over the fundamental rights situation , specifically the persisting discrimination and hate speech faced by the lgbti community , migrants and asylum seekers , as well as ethnic and religious minorities , and calls for more effective and comprehensive countrywide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies , as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; stresses the need to duly prevent and prosecute the proliferation of hate speech , hate crimes and violence , and to promote social inclusion of minorities and vulnerable populations , including the roma;


### 18. insists that the eu must enhance its communication strategy in order to effectively counter disinformation campaigns aimed at diminishing the eu’s credibility in the region; ### deleted


### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance; ### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on bih , as well as on other border eu member states; recognises the failure of the eu’s migration policy , which places economic , physical and social pressure on the indigenous citizens of eu member states;


### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance; ### 19. notes that the european union’s migration policy , decided particularly in the last five years on the sole basis of the german chancellor’s wishes , has led to bih having a very high number of illegal migrants; refuses to make reception a principle and calls on the leaders of bosnia and herzegovina to accept their responsibilities where mass and illegal immigration is concerned by refusing to serve as a primary passage through the ‘balkan route’;


### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance; ### 19. is alarmed by the increased migratory pressure on the country and the condition of migrants and asylum seekers already present in bih which is further deteriorated by the fire in the lipa refugee camp; deeply regrets that , as reported by the international organisation for migration (iom) , 982 migrants and asylum seekers are stranded in the former lipa refugee camp and exposed to immediate safety , health and protection risks , further aggravated by harsh weather conditions , while approximately other 2500 individuals are currently living in squats in forests and abandoned buildings throughout the country or en route , without access to basic shelter , hygiene services , covid-19 screening and medical care; urges bih authorities to provide immediate support to people exposed to these severe and life threatening conditions; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance;


### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance; ### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for establishing of reception capacities away from the eu external border , preferably at the entry points of migrants to the country; underlines the need for the european commission , eu agencies and international organisations to provide assistance to bih in ensuring appropriate reception conditions in boosting the relevant capacities for processing incoming migrants and asylum claims and , where applicable , conducting return procedures; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance;


### 20. urges bih to step up its efforts against cross-border crime , especially human trafficking , and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders in full respect for fundamental rights , while helping fight cross-border crime; ### 20. urges bih to step up its efforts against cross-border crime , especially human trafficking;


### 20. urges bih to step up its efforts against cross-border crime , especially human trafficking , and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders in full respect for fundamental rights , while helping fight cross-border crime; ### 20. urges bih to step up its cooperation with neighbouring countries and relevant eu agencies (europol , eurojust , frontex) against cross-border crime , especially human trafficking¸ migrant smuggling networks , firearms and drug trafficking;


### 21. calls for a co-ordinated , strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures; recalls covid-related eu support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the european commission and the member states to allocate a sufficient number of covid-19 vaccines to the western balkan countries; ### 21. calls for a co-ordinated , strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures;


### 21. calls for a co-ordinated , strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures; recalls covid-related eu support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the european commission and the member states to allocate a sufficient number of covid-19 vaccines to the western balkan countries; ### 21. calls for a co-ordinated , strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures in full respect of the principle of non discrimination; recalls covid-related eu support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the european commission and the member states to allocate a sufficient number of covid-19 vaccines to the western balkan countries;


### 23. calls on bih to step up active labour market measures aimed at reducing long-term and youth unemployment , contributing to the most acute brain drain in the region; ### 23. calls on bih to fight against discrimination in employment leading to very high unemployment rates and to step up active labour market measures aimed at reducing long-term and youth unemployment , contributing to the most acute brain drain in the region and to substantial labour force outflow; underlines that one of the key factor contributing to unemployment is the mismatch of education curricula with labour market needs and call on the authorities to intervene on this issue;


### 28. welcomes the continued presence of eufor’s operation althea in the country and the extension of eufor’s mandate until november 2021; ### deleted


### a. whereas corruption is a human rights violation , directly undermining the enjoyment of human rights and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable groups in society , barring them from equal access to political participation , basic services , justice , natural resources , jobs , education , health and housing , while exacerbating poverty and inequality; ### a. whereas corruption is a human rights violation , directly undermining the enjoyment of human rights and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable groups in society violating the right to non-discrimination enshrined in human rights law and barring them from equal access to political participation , basic services , justice , natural resources , jobs , education , health and housing , while exacerbating poverty and inequality;