### d. whereas the war in ukraine and the resulting need to further diversify the eu’s energy supply have shown the essential role of the southern neighbourhood in securing sufficient gas and oil supplies to the eu with mutual benefits for both the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries; whereas the discovery of relevant natural gas reserves in the southern and eastern mediterranean provides a unique opportunity for economic development in the countries concerned; whereas these gas reserves equally provide an important opportunity for partnership , investment and the sharing of know-how between the countries of the southern mediterranean and the eu and its member states; whereas the southern neighbourhood is therefore not only essential for reasons of regional security and stability , but also as a primary partner for access to energy sources , including renewables; ### d. whereas the war in ukraine and the resulting need to further diversify the eu’s energy supply have shown the essential role of the southern neighbourhood in securing sufficient gas and oil supplies to the eu with mutual benefits for both the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries; whereas the discovery of relevant natural gas reserves in the southern and eastern mediterranean provides a unique opportunity for economic development in the countries concerned; whereas these gas reserves equally provide an important opportunity for partnership , investment and the sharing of know-how between the countries of the southern mediterranean and the eu and its member states; whereas the southern neighbourhood is therefore not only essential for reasons of regional security and stability , but also as a primary partner for access to energy sources , including renewables; whereas the continuous and unhindered eu’s implementation of its green deal will decrease dependencies from oil and gas in the medium-term and therefore eu relations with the southern neighbourhood should be forward looking and start now to pave the way for this new reality , also partaking the benefits of the green deal with the countries of the southern neighbourhood;


### secure adequate resources for timely and effective implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean based on the objectives and priorities jointly determined with southern neighbourhood partner countries , building on valuable synergies through the programming of the external action for the region under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and pursuing close coordination with member state programming as well as facilitating as much as possible opportunities for blending through partnerships between the european investment bank , the european bank for reconstruction and development and other relevant international financial institutions; takes the view that the new agenda for the mediterranean can introduce a positive conditionality under which active eu support for a closer and effective policy interface with southern neighbourhood countries can lead to further partnerships and convergence on other policy priorities for the benefit of both the eu and southern neighbourhood countries; recalls , in this regard , the importance of ensuring eu visibility in all eu financial resources allocated to the region directly or indirectly through partnership with the un or other international organisations; ### secure adequate resources for timely and effective implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean based on the objectives and priorities jointly determined with southern neighbourhood partner countries , building on valuable synergies through the programming of the external action for the region under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and pursuing close coordination with member state programming as well as facilitating as much as possible opportunities for blending through partnerships between the european investment bank , the european bank for reconstruction and development and other relevant international financial institutions; takes the view that the new agenda for the mediterranean can introduce a positive conditionality under which active eu support for a closer and effective policy interface with southern neighbourhood countries can lead to further partnerships and convergence on other policy priorities for the benefit of both the eu and southern neighbourhood countries; recalls , in this regard , the importance of ensuring eu visibility in all eu financial resources allocated to the region directly or indirectly through partnership with the un or other international organisations and other traditional and non-traditional partners in a team europe approach;


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


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


### pursue partnership and cooperation with relevant southern neighbourhood countries in order to tackle climate change and water scarcity; recalls that the eu strategy on climate action and climate mitigation will not be as effective without sizeable investment and improvement in the eu’s neighbourhood; supports the flagship initiatives on climate preservation in the economic and investment plan for the southern neighbourhood; recalls that access to water , reforestation , decarbonisation and access to renewable energy sources will be essential for the climate neutrality of the southern neighbourhood and to protect it against the effects of climate change; recalls , further , that this , in turn , will increase the eu’s capacity to achieve its objectives of climate neutrality; ### pursue partnership and cooperation with relevant southern neighbourhood countries in order to tackle the immediate and long term adverse impacts of climate change and water scarcity , focusing on resilience-building efforts; recalls that the eu strategy on climate action and climate mitigation will not be as effective without sizeable investment and improvement in the eu’s neighbourhood; supports the flagship initiatives on climate preservation in the economic and investment plan for the southern neighbourhood; recalls that access to water , reforestation , decarbonisation , circular economy , and the adoption of a business model based on renewable energy sources will be essential for the climate neutrality of the southern neighbourhood and to protect it against the effects of climate change; recalls , further , that this , in turn , will increase the eu’s capacity to achieve its objectives of climate neutrality , sharing the benefits of its green deal with the southern neighbouring countries;


### prepare an analysis of the positive role which the southern neighbourhood countries can play in the eu’s strategy of reducing its carbon emissions , and the contribution of these countries to the eu’s strategy of diversifying its energy resources and increasing its energy supply from renewable energy sources; ### prepare an analysis of the positive role which deeper eu relations with the southern neighbourhood countries can play in the eu’s strategy of reducing its carbon emissions , and the contribution of these countries to the eu’s strategy of diversifying its energy resources and increasing its energy supply from renewable energy sources;


### pursue an active eu role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among all the countries of the southern and eastern mediterranean that have relevant natural gas reserves , promoting , where necessary , the capacity for understanding and final settlements on maritime border demarcation , and further promoting the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states; ### pursue an active eu role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among all the countries of the southern and eastern mediterranean that have relevant natural gas reserves , promoting , where necessary , the capacity for understanding and final settlements on maritime border demarcation , and further promoting the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states; reaffirm that the dependencies on oil and natural gas should be reduced in the medium-term through an all-encompassing green transition in line with the eu green deal , and support green transitions also in the countries in the southern neighbourhood;


### build on the very positive experience of some member states in supporting start-up companies and further advancing their work through dedicated incubators or accelerators , especially in key sectors such as health , renewable energy and education; takes the view that the eu should set up incubators or accelerators in relevant southern neighbourhood countries , support the creation of local start-up companies , and increase their digital and green capacities; concurs on the importance of further improving the digital infrastructure of relevant southern neighbourhood countries and including these countries in the eu’s digital agenda; points out that this is a prerequisite for economic development , socioeconomic integration and wider access to education; recalls the importance of close policy dialogue and cooperation between the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries to develop adequate cybersecurity policies and partnership in international forums on cybersecurity standards; takes the view that the eu should build on the stratcom task force south and develop a concrete strategy for combating disinformation in our southern neighbourhood countries , aiming to counter fake news and propaganda in order to reinforce democracy and stability; ### build on the very positive experience of some member states in supporting start-up companies and further advancing their work through dedicated incubators or accelerators , especially in key sectors such as health , renewable energy and education; fully support the digital transition of the countries in the southern neighbourhood as a way to facilitate economic diversification and to allow the access to the job market for youth and women , offering them concrete career opportunities in their countries of origin; takes the view that the eu should set up incubators or accelerators in relevant southern neighbourhood countries , support the creation of local start-up companies , and increase their digital and green capacities; concurs on the importance of further improving the digital infrastructure of relevant southern neighbourhood countries and including these countries in the eu’s digital agenda; points out that this is a prerequisite for economic development , socioeconomic integration and wider access to education , vocational training , up-skilling and re-skilling of the workforce; recalls the importance of close policy dialogue and cooperation between the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries to develop adequate cybersecurity policies and partnership in international forums on cybersecurity standards in order to achieve an open , secure and reliable cyberspace worldwide; takes the view that the eu should build on the stratcom task force south and develop a concrete strategy for combating disinformation in our southern neighbourhood countries , aiming to counter fake news and propaganda in order to reinforce democracy and stability;


### implement the new agenda for the mediterranean through dedicated dialogue and consultation with local and regional authorities , as well as reinforce the links between eu delegations and the euro-mediterranean regional and local assembly (arlem); recalls that these are important drivers for development and are closer to the people , so that implementation strategies can reach all communities , including those most disadvantaged geographically or in socioeconomic terms; ### implement the new agenda for the mediterranean through dedicated dialogue and consultation with local and regional authorities and communities , as well as reinforce the links between eu delegations and the euro-mediterranean regional and local assembly (arlem); recalls that these are essential drivers for sustainable and fair economic and human development and are closer to the people , so that implementation strategies can reach all communities , including those most disadvantaged geographically or in socioeconomic terms;


### present annual updates on the implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean , with particular regard to the financial resources made available for the economic and investment plan; takes the view that the commission and the vp/hr should regularly consult parliament on the annual and multi-annual programming related to the implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean and the economic and investment plan , and that they should regularly brief parliament on the state of play of the new agenda for the mediterranean , and inform it about the implementation of parliament recommendations in all eu policies areas , as well as on additional projects and programmes that will boost the eu’s partnership capacity with southern neighbourhood countries; ### present annual updates on the implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean , with particular regard to the financial resources made available for the economic and investment plan and the priorities identified by the commission and the regional partners; takes the view that the commission and the vp/hr should regularly consult parliament on the annual and multi-annual programming related to the implementation of the new agenda for the mediterranean and the economic and investment plan , and that they should regularly brief parliament on the state of play of the new agenda for the mediterranean , and inform it about the implementation of parliament recommendations in all eu policies areas , as well as on additional projects and programmes that will boost the eu’s partnership capacity with southern neighbourhood countries;


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


### 1. reiterates its clear support for albania’s democratic transformation , underpinned by its strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to european integration; ### 1. reiterates its clear support for albania’s democratic transformation , underpinned by its strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to european integration; reaffirms the european future of albania 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 , as continuously recommended by the commission , given that both countries have fulfilled the conditions and deliver 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 , as continuously recommended by the commission , given that both countries have fulfilled the conditions and deliver 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. recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections , including through digitalisation , data protection , equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing; ### 7. recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections , including through digitalisation , transparency , data protection , equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing;


### 9. encourages the government to accelerate administrative preparations for the upcoming accession negotiations; stresses the importance of having in place coherent government structures to effectively coordinate eu integration matters; underlines the need to improve intra-service coordination , evaluation and monitoring of eu-related reforms , to advance decentralisation , country-wide modernisation and depoliticisation of the civil service and to enable conditions to conduct the upcoming population census; ### 9. encourages the government to accelerate administrative preparations for the upcoming accession negotiations; stresses the importance of having in place coherent and efficient government structures to effectively coordinate eu integration matters; underlines the need to improve intra-service coordination , evaluation and monitoring of eu-related reforms , to advance decentralisation , country-wide modernisation and depoliticisation of the civil service and to enable conditions to conduct the upcoming population census properly and meticulously;


### 10. recalls the responsibility of national and local authorities to improve transparency , accountability and inclusiveness by conducting anticipatory , meaningful and regular public stakeholder consultations; ### 10. recalls the responsibility of national and local authorities to improve transparency , accountability and inclusiveness by conducting anticipatory , meaningful and regular public stakeholder consultations that should involve also representatives of the civil society , youth , and minorities;


### 14. recalls the need to strengthen investigative journalism , fact-checking and media literacy as means to tackle hate speech , disinformation and fake news; stresses the need to ensure an impartial regulatory functioning of the audiovisual media authority; ### 14. recalls the need to strengthen investigative journalism , fact-checking and media literacy as means to tackle hate speech , disinformation and fake news; stresses the need to ensure an impartial regulatory functioning of the audiovisual media authority; calls on national political figures to refrain from using a rhetoric that would undermine or discredit the importance of journalism and the independence of media;


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


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


### 21. welcomes albania’s long-standing proven commitment to hosting refugees; recalls the authorities’ obligation to ensure due asylum process and to address the needs of refugees , asylum seekers and migrants; ### 21. welcomes albania’s long-standing proven commitment to hosting refugees; recalls the authorities’ obligation to ensure due asylum process and to address the needs of refugees , asylum seekers and migrants; acknowledges that albania is impacted by migration in the western balkans , so it has an extremely important role to play in guaranteeing the security of the western balkan region and stemming irregular migration , and meanwhile , developments in the region have an impact on progress in central europe and the amount of migration pressure on the continent as a whole;


### 23. commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process , followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts; ### 23. commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process , followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts; welcomes the decision of the albanian parliament of10 february 2022 to extend the vetting bodies’ mandate until 31 december 2024;


### 26. urges all sides to ensure the completion of the vetting process; ### 26. urges all sides to ensure the completion of the vetting process , and to accelerate this process;


### 30. highlights eu funding of sustainable post-earthquake and post-pandemic recovery and supports the ongoing efforts towards albania’s democratic , green and digital transformation; underlines the need to step up eu funding for the rule of law , sustainable green growth , biodiversity , innovation , competitiveness , property rights and reversal of the demographic decline; ### 30. highlights eu funding of sustainable post-earthquake and post-pandemic recovery and supports the ongoing efforts towards albania’s democratic , green and digital transformation; underlines the need to step up eu funding for the rule of law , sustainable green growth , biodiversity , innovation , competitiveness , property rights and reversal of the demographic decline; calls for a meaningful inclusion of the civil society and other relevant stakeholders in the debate over the policy actions;


### 33. recalls the conditionality of the eu funding under the ipa iii and the economic and investment plan for the western balkans; ### 33. welcomes the european commission’s economic and investment plan for the western balkans , and the concrete proposals for development of infrastructure projects; recalls the conditionality of the eu funding under the ipa iii and the economic and investment plan for the western balkans;


### 36. commends the fact that albania remains a reliable and committed external policy partner , fully aligning to the eu’s foreign , security and defence policy , and actively contributing to eu crisis-management missions and operations; ### 36. commends the fact that albania remains a reliable and committed external policy partner , fully aligning to the eu’s foreign , security and defence policy , and actively contributing to eu crisis-management missions and operations; commend albania for having aligned with the eu in sanctioning the russian federation and its political leadership after the invasion of ukraine;


### a. whereas bih citizens aspire towards euro-atlantic integration for sustainable peace , democracy and prosperity; ### a. whereas bih citizens aspire towards european integration for sustainable peace , democracy and prosperity;


### d. whereas the office of the high representative (ohr) and eufor althea are integral in preserving peace; ### d. whereas the office of the high representative (ohr) and eufor althea are integral in preserving peace; whereas eufor althea should be further reinforced in order to be truly effective , but there is a concrete risk of non-extension of its mandate within the un security council as already happened to other eu-led missions and operations such as eunavfor atalanta;


### 1. underscores that the pace of eu accession is determined by the due functioning of democratic institutions , grounded in the rule of law , good governance and fundamental rights; ### 1. underscores that the pace of eu accession is determined by the implementation of reforms aiming at guaranteeing the due functioning of democratic institutions , grounded in the rule of law , good governance and fundamental rights;


### 5. regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in bih and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement , to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process; ### 5. regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform and constitutional law reform in bih and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement , to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process;


### 6. strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations , all hate rhetoric and disruptive action , including withdrawal from institutions , particularly by the leadership of the republika srpska entity , which destabilises the country , undermines its statehood in violation of the dayton peace agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions , which undermine state institutions , legal order , judicial independence and sovereignty; calls for a full , non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions; ### 6. strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations , all hate rhetoric and disruptive action , including withdrawal from institutions , which destabilises the country , undermines its statehood in violation of the dayton peace agreement.


### 6. strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations , all hate rhetoric and disruptive action , including withdrawal from institutions , particularly by the leadership of the republika srpska entity , which destabilises the country , undermines its statehood in violation of the dayton peace agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions , which undermine state institutions , legal order , judicial independence and sovereignty; calls for a full , non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions; ### 6. strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations , all hate rhetoric and disruptive action , including withdrawal from institutions , particularly by the leadership of the republika srpska entity , which destabilises the country , undermines its statehood in violation of the dayton peace agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions , which undermine state institutions , legal order , judicial independence , sovereignty , territorial integrity and national unity; calls for a full , non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions;


### 7. calls for the eu and the international community to use all available tools , including targeted sanctions , against destabilising actors in the country; ### 7. calls for the eu and the international community to use all available tools , against destabilising actors in the country;


### 7. calls for the eu and the international community to use all available tools , including targeted sanctions , against destabilising actors in the country; ### 7. calls for the eu and the international community to adopt a more for more and less for less approach and use all available tools , including targeted sanctions , against destabilising actors in the country;


### 8. underlines that the eu future of bih depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation , warranting its democratic , inclusive and multi-ethnic character; urges bih to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (recom); ### 8. underlines that the eu future of bih depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation , warranting its democratic , inclusive and multi-ethnic character; urges bih to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to swiftly set up the relevant commission (recom);


### 9. encourages authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on missing persons and to ensure redress for the families of civilian victims , and the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people , the full respect of their rights and the return of their property; ### 9. encourages authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on missing persons and to ensure redress and guarantees of non-repetition for the families of civilian victims , and the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people , the full respect of their rights and the return of their property;


### 12. stresses the importance of holding elections this year as planned; ### 12. stresses the importance of holding elections on agreed principles by all the parties this year as planned;


### 12. stresses the importance of holding elections this year as planned; ### 12. stresses the importance of holding fair , open , transparent and inclusive elections this year as planned;


### 13. supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all citizens , enhance accountability and transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings , opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic facilitation efforts to this end; ### 13. supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure inclusion , equality and non-discrimination of all citizens , enhance accountability and transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings , opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; works in cooperation with like-minded countries and actors to this end , including within the transatlantic community;


### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary; ### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle issues in the areas of widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary;


### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary; ### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary and ensure its full institutional and financial independence; calls for the implementation of measures aimed at restoring the public trust in the judiciary;


### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; ### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism and the increased gender-based violence against women in the media including death threats , verbal and physical threats , and discrimination at work.; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up;


### 22. deplores threats from the authorities against civil society; condemns growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the republika srpska entity; ### 22. deplores threats from the authorities against civil society in bosnia and herzegovina


### 28. calls for the eu to take concrete steps to integrate the western balkans and bih within a broader strategic and security context , also in view of the russian aggression against ukraine , disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region; ### 28. urges the eu to take concrete steps to integrate the western balkans and bih within a broader strategic and security context , also in view of the russian aggression against ukraine , disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region;


### 28. calls for the eu to take concrete steps to integrate the western balkans and bih within a broader strategic and security context , also in view of the russian aggression against ukraine , disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region; ### 28. calls for the eu to take concrete steps to integrate the western balkans and bih within a broader strategic and security context , also in view of the russian aggression against ukraine , disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region; welcomes the cooperation between bosnia and herzegovina and europol , and calls for a further enhancement in this cooperation also with the aim to fully operationalise the joint action plan on counter-terrorism for the western balkans;


### 29. welcomes eu-funded efforts to boost demining and the disposal of weapons , ammunition and explosives; ### 29. welcomes eu-funded efforts to boost demining and the disposal of weapons , ammunition and explosives; calls for a meaningful support of the activities already set in place by the south eastern and eastern europe clearinghouse for the control of small arms and light weapons (seesac);


### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; ### 30. welcomes the recent reinforcement of eufor althea and the support under the european peace facility to strengthen the armed forces of bih; calls on member states to fully align their position within the un and the un security council in order to create the preconditions for a renewal of eufor althea’s mandate;


### c. whereas the russian invasion of ukraine has prompted three countries with eu association agreements – ukraine , georgia and moldova – to submit membership applications; ### c. whereas the russian invasion of ukraine has prompted three countries with eu association agreements – ukraine , georgia and moldova – to submit membership applications; whereas ukraine and moldova have already received the candidate status , while georgia will achieve it as soon as the priorities specified in the commission’s opinion on georgia’s membership application are addressed;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend and advance democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights including minority rights and the rules-based multilateral order;


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies;


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes overcoming the unanimity rule and adopting a voting system based on qualified majority;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional and decision-making reforms with the aim to overcome the unanimity rule which is still required in order to open negotiations with a country;


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


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; reaffirm the unhindered political will to proceed further in the accession process , making sure that the much-needed speed-up in the accession process of countries in the eastern partnership (ukraine , moldova , and georgia) is not misperceived in the western balkans;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### work on ensuring that unresolved bilateral disputes do not block candidate countries’ accession processes;


### overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process both as a political goal and in terms of its methodology; ### overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process both as a political goal and in terms of its methodology , making full use of the potential of the new methodology , increasing credibility , predictability and dynamism of the whole process;


### establish clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process; ### adhere to already established clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , and improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process;


### establish clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process; ### establish clear , transparent and consistent performance benchmarks , improve the measuring of progress and ensure consistent , clear and continued political and technical support throughout the accession process;


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives; while modulating assistance in case of serious backsliding;


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking or unjustified delay in the reform process;


### assist bosnia and herzegovina in addressing 14 key priorities , as a precondition for obtaining candidate status; ### grant candidate status to bosnia and herzegovina without delay on the understanding that the 14 key priorities are implemented;


### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country; ### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s and serbia's accession processes , as the most advanced candidate countries;


### recognise the threat created by russia’s war of aggression by immediately granting eu candidate status to ukraine and continuing to provide political and technical support to moldova and georgia with a view to enabling them to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes; ### recognise that the threat created by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine made it necessary to speed-up the accession process of countries in the eastern partnership , which has resulted in the granting of by immediately granting eu candidate status to ukraine and moldova , and a renewed commitment towards continuing to provide political and technical support to moldova and georgia’s accession with a view to enabling them the three countries to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes;


### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia; ### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy;


### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia; ### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and scale-up diplomatic engagement with serbia in order to encourage a more comprehensive alignment with eu’s external action in every domain , including in what concerns sanctions against russia;;


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### evaluate accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest;


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### ensure that democratic transformation and the rule of law continue to be at the very centre of the eu accession process ,prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights including minority rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom;


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , regional cooperation and transnational justice , including judicial cooperation , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom;


### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishing a monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanism for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses; ### strengthen the rule of law reporting for all accession countries and call on rigorous implementation of the set criteria;


### strategically apply targeted conditionality based on clear progress benchmarks , rewarding reforms and sanctioning regression or a persistent lack of progress; ### while taking into consideration the specific circumstances of each candidate country , strategically apply targeted conditionality based on clear progress benchmarks , rewarding reforms and assisting in overcoming regression or a persistent lack of progress;


### strategically apply targeted conditionality based on clear progress benchmarks , rewarding reforms and sanctioning regression or a persistent lack of progress; ### strategically apply targeted conditionality based on clearly defined progress benchmarks , rewarding successful and concrete reforms and sanctioning regression or a persistent lack of progress in various forms including the suspension of funding in case of severe regression in what concerns the political criteria ;


### formally assess accession countries under the eu’s rule of law mechanism and reporting , and the eu justice scoreboard , with the aim of preventing a persistent lack of progress , serious deficiencies and regression; ### deleted


### (aa) strengthen the culture of political pluralism and constructive political dialogue; ### (aa) strengthen the culture of political pluralism and inclusion , as well as constructive political dialogue;


### (ad) make sure that the enlargement process delivers on the goals of democratic consolidation , institutional integrity , long-term growth and socio-economic cohesion; ### (ad) make sure that the enlargement process delivers on the goals of stabilisation , democratic consolidation , institutional integrity , long-term growth and socio-economic cohesion;


### (ae) considerably reinforce efforts towards sustainable reconciliation , good neighbourly relations , inclusive regional cooperation and solidarity; ### (ae) considerably reinforce efforts towards sustainable reconciliation , good neighbourly relations , inclusive and effective regional cooperation and solidarity;


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


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


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


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


### 11. recalls parliament’s important role as a democratic , convening institution that can provide a unique public forum to promote multilateralism; considers that parliament should regularly invite high-level leaders from relevant international organisations to discuss shared interests and priorities; believes that to reinforce the parliamentary dimension of multilateral fora , parliament should host on its premises , on an annual basis , a conference of speakers from g7 and g20 countries; calls for the reinforcement of structured dialogue between parliament and the un system; stresses , in this regard , the importance of holding regular meetings to exchange views between the committee on foreign affairs and the heads of the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva and between the committee and the heads of mission of the eu member states that are either permanent or rotating members of the un security council; highlights the positive contributions of the annual delegations from the committee on foreign affairs and its sub-committees to the un headquarters in new york; calls for the formalisation of some of the informal sessions between the eu and the un security council; encourages the setting up of a formal association between parliament and the un general assembly; ### 11. recalls parliament’s important role as a democratic , convening institution that can provide a unique public forum and a unique perspective to promote multilateralism; considers that parliament should regularly invite high-level leaders from relevant international organisations to discuss shared interests and priorities; believes that to reinforce the parliamentary dimension of multilateral fora , parliament should host on its premises , on an annual basis , a conference of speakers from g7 and g20 countries; calls for the reinforcement of structured dialogue between parliament and the un system; stresses , in this regard , the importance of holding regular meetings to exchange views between the committee on foreign affairs and the heads of the eu delegations to the un in new york and geneva and between the committee and the heads of mission of the eu member states that are either permanent or rotating members of the un security council; highlights the positive contributions of the annual delegations from the committee on foreign affairs and its sub-committees to the un headquarters in new york; calls for the formalisation of some of the informal sessions between the eu and the un security council; encourages the setting up of a formal association between parliament and the un general assembly;


### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements; ### 15. calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity , cybersecurity , biotechnology and artificial intelligence , which need to be developed alongside experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral , multi-stakeholder arrangements; insists on the centrality of multilateralism for the effective maintenance of order in outer space and on the need to deepen current initiatives , and launch new ones , to preserve the peaceful uses of outer space;


### a. whereas the global order is increasingly polarised and marred by competing agendas and policy stances and by the increasing risk of regulatory fragmentation and competition on regulatory standards; ### a. whereas the global order is increasingly unstable , polarised and marred by competing agendas and policy stances and by the increasing risk of regulatory fragmentation and competition on regulatory standards;


### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of ‘unpeace’ , characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts’ , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security; ### b. whereas the world has entered a new era of ‘unpeace’ , characterised by great geopolitical competition involving ‘semi-conflicts' often involving the use of hybrid tactics , which happen away from the public eye , but have significant implications for eu and global security;


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


### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , minimum standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights; ### f. whereas the climate emergency and the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance and policy primacy of global public goods , such as , inter alia , access to health , clean air , water and resources , education , technology and cyberspace in an inclusive , secure and reliable fashion; whereas access to global public goods and policy responses seeking to standardise and expand such access across countries and communities requires global cooperation on objectives , common standards and active support for the most vulnerable countries and communities; whereas this requires an effective multilateral agenda focused on global public goods and governance structures that reinforce access to such goods; whereas effective policy dialogue , cooperation and delivery on access to global public goods cannot be decoupled from the promotion and protection of fundamental rights;


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


### 5. calls on the eu and its member states to further their ability to share information , consult and coordinate , including in the governing bodies and boards of multilateral bodies where the eu is not represented; shares the view of the vp/hr and the commission that the eu should establish coordination mechanisms in all international financial institutions; believes that the same coordination ability should be expanded to the boards of all un bodies , such as , for example , the food and agriculture organization; ### 5. calls on the eu and its member states to further their ability to share information , consult and coordinate , including in the governing bodies and boards of multilateral bodies where the eu is not represented , starting from the un security council; shares the view of the vp/hr and the commission that the eu should establish coordination mechanisms in all international institutions , including the financial institutions; believes that the same coordination ability should be expanded to the boards of all un bodies , such as , for example , the food and agriculture organization;


### a. whereas the european union has extensive experience in deploying multinational missions abroad in order to promote peace , security and progress in europe and in the world; whereas these common security and defence policy (csdp) missions regularly operate alongside and complement missions of the member states , united nations , international organisations and third countries; ### a. whereas the european union has extensive experience in deploying multinational military and civilian missions abroad in order to promote peace , security and progress in europe and in the world; whereas these common security and defence policy (csdp) missions regularly operate alongside and complement missions of the member states , united nations , international organisations and third countries;


### b. whereas csdp missions regularly depend on the effective performance of third-party missions , reliable cooperation , timely information sharing and sincere host nation support; whereas the lack of any of these can jeopardise the implementation of a csdp mission’s mandate and could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of eu forces; ### b. whereas csdp missions regularly depend on the effective performance of third-party missions , reliable cooperation , timely information sharing and sincere host nation support , as well as on the political will of the member states to guarantee sufficient personnel and financial resources; whereas the lack of any of these can jeopardise the implementation of a csdp mission’s mandate and could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of eu forces;


### d. whereas the european union and its member states should strive for autonomy when preparing , conducting and sustaining their csdp missions; whereas the union should be capable of rapidly deploying multidimensional forces , swiftly reinforcing them where needed and sustaining them as long as required and without depending on third-party support; ### d. whereas the european union and its member states should strive for autonomy when preparing , conducting and sustaining their csdp missions , although the preferred course of action must remain the one of multilateral coordination and cooperation with partners; whereas the union should be capable of rapidly deploying multidimensional forces , swiftly reinforcing them where needed and sustaining them as long as required and without depending on third-party support;


### e. whereas csdp missions are undertaken using capabilities provided by the member states and depend greatly on the sufficient provision of forces and equipment; whereas member states frequently fail to provide sufficient forces and equipment to csdp missions; whereas the member states’ capabilities are used for national purposes and for their contributions to collective defence and to missions abroad; ### e. whereas csdp missions are undertaken using capabilities provided by the member states and depend greatly on the sufficient provision of forces and equipment; whereas member states frequently fail to provide sufficient forces and equipment to csdp missions thus compromising the effectiveness of the mission; whereas the member states’ capabilities are used for national purposes and for their contributions to collective defence and to missions abroad;


### f. whereas for collective defence many member states coordinate their efforts and employ their forces within the nato framework; whereas many member states also contribute to missions abroad within the csdp framework; ### f. whereas for collective defence many member states coordinate their efforts and employ their forces within the nato framework; whereas many member states also contribute to missions abroad within the csdp framework; whereas many eu member states are also key contributors to un-led missions and operations;


### g. whereas building capabilities and adapting them to military needs requires solutions to be developed and combined in doctrine and concepts , the organisation and structure of forces , individual , collective and multinational training , defence materiel development , procurement and life-cycle management , military leadership development , staff recruitment and development , defence infrastructures , installations and facilities , interoperability and standardisation; ### g. whereas building capabilities and adapting them to military needs requires solutions to be developed and combined in doctrine and concepts , the organisation and structure of forces , individual , collective and multinational training , adequate logistics , defence materiel development , procurement and life-cycle management , military leadership development , staff recruitment and development , defence infrastructures , installations and facilities , interoperability and standardisation;


### h. whereas the strategic compass sets out eu-level action in many of these areas; whereas the european defence fund and the european peace facility are eu instruments which have already been deployed and that are designed to improve military capabilities and foster operational cooperation and burden-sharing abroad; ### h. whereas the strategic compass sets out eu-level action in many of these areas; whereas the european defence fund and the european peace facility are eu instruments which have already been deployed and that are designed to improve military capabilities and foster operational cooperation and burden-sharing abroad; whereas the upcoming edirpa and edip regulations should be used for facilitating common procurement among eu member states in a truly cooperative spirit , thus enhancing interoperability among national armed forces;


### i. whereas the battlegroup concept has helped develop multinational defence cooperation and interoperability , as well as transformation for rapid deployment and force modernisation; ### i. whereas the battlegroup concept has helped develop multinational defence cooperation and interoperability , as well as transformation for rapid deployment and force modernisation; whereas although the battlegroups have been fully operational since 2007 and have proven their value as a tool for defence cooperation and transformation , issues relating to political will , usability , and financial solidarity have prevented them from being deployed;


### j. whereas in cases when eu battlegroups have not been used , individual eu member states have often acted outside the eu framework instead , either on their own or with other eu or non-eu states; ### j. whereas individual eu member states have so-far preferred to act outside the eu framework either on their own or with other eu or non-eu states instead of relying on the eu battlegroups;


### l. whereas joint declarations on eu-nato cooperation should define areas of cooperation and coordination , establish the tasks to be fulfilled within each framework and be accompanied by roadmaps for their implementation; ### l. whereas a much needed new joint declarations on eu-nato cooperation should define areas of cooperation and coordination , establish the tasks to be fulfilled within each framework and be accompanied by roadmaps for their implementation , also taking into account the provisions included in the strategic compass and in the new nato strategic concept;


### 1. welcomes the vp/hr’s proposal , enshrined in the strategic compass , to establish an rdc; stresses the importance of the eu having the necessary capabilities and structures to take action rapidly and decisively during crises in order to serve and protect the union’s citizens , interests and values across the world; ### 1. welcomes the vp/hr’s proposal , enshrined in the strategic compass , to establish an rdc; stresses the importance of the eu having the necessary capabilities and structures to take action rapidly and decisively to prevent or manage crises in order to serve and protect the union’s citizens , interests and values across the world;


### 3. calls on the member states to transform the eu battlegroup system to match the needs of the rdc; considers that the eu battlegroups should be funded from the union budget during their stand-up , stand-by and stand-down phases; ### 3. calls on the member states to show the political will and to provide the adequate resources in terms of funds and personnel needed to transform the eu battlegroup system to match the needs of the rdc; considers that the eu battlegroups should be funded from the union budget during their stand-up , stand-by and stand-down phases;


### a. whereas turkey , besides being a candidate for eu accession , is a key partner in relation to the economy , trade and migration , as well as a strategic partner; ### a. whereas turkey , besides being a candidate for eu accession , is a key partner in relation to the economy , trade and migration , as well as a nato ally and a strategic partner;


### a. whereas turkey , besides being a candidate for eu accession , is a key partner in relation to the economy , trade and migration , as well as a strategic partner; ### a. whereas turkey does not fulfil the conditions for remaining a candidate for eu accession , but remains a key partner in relation to the economy , trade and migration , as well as a strategic partner;


### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest; ### b. whereas , in the aftermath of recent tensions between the eu and turkey , as well as between turkey and some eu member states , particularly in relation to the situation in the eastern mediterranean , the european council offered to nurture a more positive dynamic in eu-turkey relations by expressing readiness to engage with turkey in a phased , proportionate and reversible manner in a number of areas of common interest;


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


### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights; ### d. whereas over the past year , eu-turkey relations have on average remained stable , as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship , while signalling remaining problems , in particular as regards the issue of migration , the rule of law and fundamental rights;


### 1. reiterates its concern about the persistent distance between the eu and turkey , despite it being a candidate country , in terms of values and standards , and the continuing lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address , in particular , the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights that continue to negatively affect the accession process; considers that without clear progress in this field , parliament cannot envisage any resumption of accession negotiations with turkey , which have effectively been at a standstill since 2018; ### 1. acknowledges the natural cultural and political distance between the eu and turkey , despite it being a candidate country , in terms of values and standards , and the continuing lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address , in particular , the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights that make the accession process impossible; considers that , in this field , parliament cannot envisage any resumption of accession negotiations with turkey , which have effectively been at a standstill since 2018;


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


### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and an ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions; ### 3. reiterates its firm conviction that turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political , economic and foreign policy terms , a partner that is key for the stability of the wider region , and a nato ally with which the eu wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes , in this view , the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the turkish authorities about the recommitment of the turkish government to the eu path , but urges the turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisions , something that has lacked so far;


### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty; ### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through the devaluation of the currency , soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty;


### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty; ### 4. expresses concern over the current economic situation in turkey and in eu member states , which through soaring inflation and a constantly rising cost of living is pushing a high and increasing number of people into hardship and poverty;


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


### 7. reiterates its strong condemnation of turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention); ### 7. acknowledges turkey’s withdrawal , by presidential decree , from the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the istanbul convention);


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


### 13. regrets the sustained pressure on civil society and human rights defenders and the continuously shrinking space to operate freely in turkey; ### 13. regrets the sustained harassment of civil society and human rights defenders and the continuously shrinking space to operate freely in turkey; notes the grave impediment on their freedom to associate peacefully through the law on preventing financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; is concerned by the observations from the council of europe’s commissioner for human rights and parliamentary assembly , who point that human rights organisations were the first to be audited pursuant to this law; urges turkey to review the articles of the law which are not related to the prevention of financing or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction , in particular those articles which unduly target civil society;


### 13. regrets the sustained pressure on civil society and human rights defenders and the continuously shrinking space to operate freely in turkey; ### 13. regrets the sustained pressure on civil society and human rights defenders and the continuously shrinking space to operate freely in turkey; notes that discontent for the repressive government posture is growing within civil society , and this tendency has been clearly shown by the results of 2019 municipal elections; calls on the eu to continue supporting ngos , civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders that aim to reinforce civil rights in the country;


### 15. expresses deep concern about the deterioration in the human rights situation for lgbti people , in particular with regard to physical attacks – especially against transgender persons – the protracted bans on pride marches across the country , restrictions on the freedoms of assembly , association and expression , and censorship in the media; ### deleted


### 15. expresses deep concern about the deterioration in the human rights situation for lgbti people , in particular with regard to physical attacks – especially against transgender persons – the protracted bans on pride marches across the country , restrictions on the freedoms of assembly , association and expression , and censorship in the media; ### 15. expresses deep concern about the state-sponsored deterioration in the human rights situation for lgbti people , in particular with regard to hate crimes – especially against transgender persons – , the protracted bans on pride marches across the country , restrictions on the freedoms of assembly , association and expression and censorship in the media and online; recalls the need to adopt measures to ensure all citizens can enjoy these freedom safely; calls on authorities to align its criminal legislation concerning homophobic and transphobic hate crime with ecri’s general policy recommendation 7 ,1aas requested by ecri in its 2019 conclusions1b; urges authorities to lift the protracted bans on pride events;


### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and expresses its commitment to sustain this support in the future; ### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and expresses its commitment to sustain this support in the future; however , calls on turkey authorities to increase the living conditions of migrants and asylum seekers currently hosted in the country , and to guarantee that their rights are respected; calls on turkey authorities to refrain from “weaponising” migrants using them as a means to acquire a political leverage on the eu and its member states;


### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world; welcomes , in this regard , the continued provision of eu funding for refugees and host communities in turkey , and expresses its commitment to sustain this support in the future; ### 21. commends the efforts made by turkey to continue hosting the largest refugee population in the world;