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


### 7. underlines that nato allies remain committed to creating the conditions for the further reduction of the nuclear arsenal on the basis of reciprocity; ### deleted


### 7. underlines that nato allies remain committed to creating the conditions for the further reduction of the nuclear arsenal on the basis of reciprocity; ### 7. underlines that nato allies remain committed to creating the conditions for the further reduction of the nuclear arsenal on the basis of reciprocity and of legally binding and verifiable treaties;


### 8. stresses its full support for the work of the un office for disarmament affairs , for the un secretary-general’s ambitious agenda for disarmament and for the multilateral deliberative processes and negotiations under the auspices of the un; underlines the need to ensure the involvement of all stakeholders , civil society and academia and the meaningful and diverse participation of citizens in disarmament and non-proliferation debates; supports the confidence-building measures set out by the organization for security and co-operation in europe; ### 8. stresses its full support for the work of the un office for disarmament affairs , for the un secretary-general’s ambitious agenda for disarmament; underlines the need to ensure the involvement of all stakeholders , civil society and academia and the meaningful and diverse participation of citizens in disarmament and non-proliferation debates; supports the confidence-building measures set out by the organization for security and co-operation in europe;


### 9. welcomes the eu’s commitment to establishing a wmd-free zone in the middle east; ### 9. welcomes the eu’s commitment to help establishing a wmd-free zone in the middle east , in accordance with the resolution on the middle east of the 1995 review and extension conference of the parties to the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons;


### 9. welcomes the eu’s commitment to establishing a wmd-free zone in the middle east; ### 9. welcomes the eu’s commitment to establishing a wmd-free zone in the middle east; encourages the eu to continue its engagement for the elimination of all wmds in the korean peninsula;


### 10. notes the entry into force of the tpnw as an expression of the desire of the majority of the global community to live in a nuclear weapon-free world; recalls that the goal of nuclear disarmament must be pursued while ensuring international stability and undiminished collective security; invites all npt states parties to therefore constructively engage in the npt framework , and agree on realistic , effective , tangible , reciprocal and verifiable measures conducive to the achievement of the ultimate shared long-term goal of nuclear disarmament; ### 10. notes the entry into force of the tpnw; recalls that the goal of nuclear disarmament must be pursued within the framework of the npt while ensuring international stability and undiminished collective security for all; invites all npt states parties to therefore constructively engage in the npt framework , and agree on realistic , effective , tangible , reciprocal and verifiable measures conducive to the achievement of the ultimate shared long-term goal of nuclear disarmament;


### 12. reaffirms its full support for the jcpoa as a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture; calls on all parties to return to the negotiations with a view to returning to full and effective compliance with the agreement; ### 12. reaffirms its full support for the jcpoa as a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture; calls on iran to return to the negotiations with a view to returning to full and effective compliance with the agreement;


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


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


### 16. warmly welcomes the decision taken by the us and the russian federation to extend the new start treaty; advocates the involvement of other nuclear-armed countries , notably china , in negotiations on any new arms control agreement; ### 16. warmly welcomes the decision taken by the us and the russian federation to extend the new start treaty; calls on both parties to negotiate a new agreement and advocates the involvement of other nuclear-armed countries; calls on china in particular to consider joining a potential new agreement in light of its nuclear capabilities build-up , as shown by the fielding of new icbms and slbms;


### 16. warmly welcomes the decision taken by the us and the russian federation to extend the new start treaty; advocates the involvement of other nuclear-armed countries , notably china , in negotiations on any new arms control agreement; ### 16. warmly welcomes the decision taken by the us and the russian federation to extend the new start treaty; advocates the involvement of china , in arms control dialogue and for more transparency regarding the continued increase and modernization of its nuclear arsenal;


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


### 18. highlights that the international community must work on active measures to counter the adverse strategic implications of cruise-missile proliferation; ### 18. highlights that the international community must work on active measures to counter the adverse strategic implications of cruise-missile , hypersonic missile , drone technology and ai-enabled autonomous weapons systems proliferation;


### 18. highlights that the international community must work on active measures to counter the adverse strategic implications of cruise-missile proliferation; ### 18. highlights that the international community must work on active measures to counter the risk of missile proliferation;


### 20. stresses the crucial role played by the open skies treaty; calls on the remaining signatories to continue implementing the treaty; urges the us and the russian federation to resume talks with a view to returning to the treaty and to its full , effective and verifiable implementation; ### 20. stresses the crucial role played by the open skies treaty; calls on the remaining signatories to continue implementing the treaty; urges the us and the russian federation to resume talks with a view to returning to the treaty and to its full , effective and verifiable implementation; calls for a new , more inclusive and binding agreement as a confidence-building measure for long-term stability at european and global level;


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


### 22. praises the instrumental role the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been playing in the verified destruction of chemical agents; strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons by the syrian arab republic; ### 22. praises the instrumental role the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons has been playing in the verified destruction of chemical agents; deeply regrets the development and large-scale use of chemical weapons by states that are members of the chemical weapons convention , such as the syrian arab republic; strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons in any part of the world;


### 24. reiterates its will to work towards achieving a complete , irreversible and verifiable denuclearisation of the korean peninsula; urges the dprk to swiftly sign and ratify the ctbt and return to compliance with the npt; ### 24. reiterates its will to work towards achieving a complete , irreversible and verifiable denuclearisation of the democratic people's republic of korea and the full implementation of the relevant un security council resolutions which require the dprk to abandon all nuclear weapons , other wmd and delivery systems programmes in a complete , verifiable and irreversible manner; urges the dprk to swiftly sign and ratify the ctbt and return to compliance with the npt;


### 25. points to the rapid advances in the development of artificial intelligence-enabled systems in the military domain; insists on the launch of international negotiations on a legally binding instrument that would prohibit fully autonomous weapons; ### 25. points to the rapid advances in the development of artificial intelligence-enabled systems in the military domain; insists on the support of the eu to the efforts of the un/ccw where the hcp contributes to the work of the gge on emerging technologies in the area of laws to fulfil its mandate and reach consensus on a possible normative and operational framework;


### c. whereas the implementation of meaningful reforms that improve citizens’ lives and facilitate eu accession require the engagement of all bih political leaders , authorities , institutions and office holders; ### c. whereas the implementation of meaningful reforms that improve the lives of people in bih and facilitate eu accession require the engagement of all bih political leaders , authorities , institutions and office holders;


### g. whereas bih is a migrant transit route , and reception capacities remain insufficient for hosting migrants and asylum seekers present in the country; ### g. whereas , as a consequence of the closure of the western balkan route and the hungarian border , asylum-seekers seeking safety in the eu started to transit via bih; whereas this creates challenges to the country in light of its difficult socio-economic situation; whereas reception capacities remain insufficient for hosting migrants and asylum seekers present in the country;


### 1. recalls that the path towards the eu depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation warranting the democratic and multicultural character of bih; urges the country to expedite effective prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy , and calls for impartial and effective investigations into these crimes; condemns any kind of historical revisionism , secessionist rhetoric and related acts , denial or glorification of war crimes committed during the 1990’s war; ### 1. recalls that the path towards the eu depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation warranting the democratic and multicultural character of bih; urges the country to expedite effective prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy , and calls for impartial and effective investigations into these crimes; condemns any kind of historical revisionism , secessionist rhetoric and related acts , denial or glorification of war crimes committed during the 1990’s war , including the srebrenica genocide; condemns the non-respect of the rulings of the international criminal tribunal for the former yugoslavia and of the international court of justice;


### 2. recalls that over 7 200 bih citizens are still missing , and urges the authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on issues related to missing persons , redress to civilian victims of war , and to ensure the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people; ### 2. recalls that over 7 200 bih citizens are still missing , and urges the authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on issues related to missing persons , redress to civilian victims of war , and to ensure the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people in accordance with annex vii of the dayton peace agreement; calls for the eradication of all forms of discrimination against returnees;


### 2. recalls that over 7 200 bih citizens are still missing , and urges the authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on issues related to missing persons , redress to civilian victims of war , and to ensure the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people; ### 2. recalls that over 7 200 bih citizens are still missing , and urges the authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing between regional , national and international stakeholders on issues related to missing persons , redress to civilian victims of war , and to ensure the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people;


### 4. urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; ### 4. urges the responsible authorities at all levels to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children regardless of their ethnic , cultural or personal background , by working towards a meaningful harmonization of the three ethno-national curricula in place , by progressively eliminating content in history , geography , language , literature and religious education that promotes division and by mainstreaming critical thinking skills into teacher training and classroom work; recognizes that only through quality education that gives young people a vision and perspective of a positive future can the brain drain issue be addressed;


### 4. urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; ### 4. urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children , regardless of their ethnic , cultural or personal background;


### 5. urges all bih political leaders and institutions to significantly accelerate work and co-operation to fully comply with the 14 key priorities; calls on the authorities to maintain the political will for enhanced co-operation demonstrated at the onset of the covid-19 crisis; ### 5. welcomes bosnia and herzegovina’s commitment to advancing on its eu path , as well as the strong support for european integration among its population; urges all bih political leaders and institutions to significantly accelerate work and co-operation to fully comply with the 14 key priorities; calls on the authorities to maintain the political will for enhanced co-operation demonstrated at the onset of the covid-19 crisis;


### 6. underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the eu integration process , including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno-nationalistic rhetoric and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co-ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms; ### 6. underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the eu integration process , including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno-nationalistic rhetoric and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co-ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms; the eu shows solidarity with bosnia because it understands that its future lies within the eu. however , the current sectarian division shows no serious signs of healing despite years of active political and economic eu solidarity. this requires an active and positive attitude from bosnian citizens that has so far been manifestly lacking. efforts to eliminate the sectarian division in bosnia and herzegovina should be stepped up;


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


### 7. commends the adoption of the amendments to the bih election law that allowed mostar citizens to vote in the 2020 local elections; welcomes the parliamentary assembly’s vote of 22 july 2020 on the rules of procedure governing the meetings of stabilisation and association parliamentary committee (sapc) , paving the way for their formal adoption by the 2nd eu-bih sapc as soon as possible; ### 7. commends the adoption of the amendments to the bih election law that allowed mostar citizens to vote in the 2020 local elections; is concerned about reports that the wider mostar agreement co-facilitated by eu officials contravenes the union’s long-held aim of reunification of the city; welcomes the parliamentary assembly’s vote of 22 july 2020 on the rules of procedure governing the meetings of stabilisation and association parliamentary committee (sapc) , paving the way for their formal adoption by the 2nd eu-bih sapc as soon as possible;


### 8. underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework and to make progress on reforms that would transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive state; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country; urges the international community to facilitate the conditions for constitutional dialogue under the leadership of the eu , in particular parliament , and in consultation with civil society; ### 8. underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework , including through the harmonisation of laws on cantonal and federal level and expanding the state’s jurisdiction , and to make progress on reforms that would transform bih into a fully functional and inclusive civic state; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country , which must be reflected in a new social contract for all citizens; urges the international community to facilitate the conditions for and actively support constitutional dialogue under the leadership and guidance of the eu , in particular parliament , with the active participation of civil society representatives and citizens as fully engaged and fully equal partners;


### 10. regrets the lack of progress on reforms in the judiciary; reiterates the urgent need to strengthen the professionalism and accountability of the judiciary and to ensure its independence from undue influence; ### 10. regrets the lack of progress on reforms in the judiciary as a pivotal and urgently needed reform , including the conditions and recommendations contained in the commission opinion’s 14 priorities as well as in the december 2019 priebe report; notes that the commission’s 31 december 2020 deadline for adoption of three systemic laws (amendment to the law on the high judicial and prosecutorial council , law on public procurement , law on conflict of interest) has not been met by bh authorities;


### 11. calls for immediate steps to tackle corruption and impunity in the public sphere in order to rebuild citizens’ trust in the institutions; ### 11. calls for immediate steps to tackle corruption and impunity in the public sphere in order to rebuild citizens’ trust in the institutions; calls on the authorities to duly investigate and resolve the lack of effective prosecutions for high-profile corruption cases; stresses that the persistent lack of transparency shown by political actors and public institutions alike needs to be swiftly addressed;


### 12. underlines the need to ensure consistent country-wide professional civil service standards , and calls for the implementation of merit-based standards in public appointments and promotions as a priority; welcomes the adoption of the public administration reform strategic framework , enabling mobilisation of related eu funds; ### 12. underlines the need to ensure consistent country-wide professional civil service standards , and calls for the implementation of merit-based standards in public appointments and promotions as a priority; welcomes the adoption of the public administration reform strategic framework , enabling mobilisation of related eu funds; the country’s administration is both inefficient and bloated in terms of its institutions and members and must be standardised. fiscal efforts should be directed towards integration and development rather than bureaucratic elites;


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


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


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


### 15. regrets bih’s continued inability to comply with anti-discrimination rulings of the european court of human rights (ecthr); notes the continuing shortcomings in the election process , and reiterates the need to address discriminatory ethnicity and residency-based restrictions on the right to stand for election through the required constitutional changes; ### 15. regrets the continued unwillingness of bih’s party leaders to comply with anti-discrimination rulings of the european court of human rights (ecthr); stresses that any possible future negotiations and agreements on the implementation of the rulings must not be misused for purposes other than the ones laid out by the ecthr; notes the continuing shortcomings in the election process , and reiterates the need to address discriminatory ethnicity and residency-based restrictions on the right to stand for election through the required constitutional changes;


### 16. calls for thorough investigations into alleged electoral irregularities , including identity theft , barriers to independent electoral observation and political pressure on the bih central election commission (cec) , during of the 2020 municipal elections; ### 16. calls for thorough investigations into alleged electoral irregularities , including identity theft , barriers to independent electoral observation and political pressure on the bih central election commission (cec) , during the 2020 municipal elections , specifically in relation to the 20 december 2020 mostar elections;


### 17. regrets continued political and financial pressure and instrumentalisation of the media , undermining freedom of expression and media pluralism; expresses its concern at the hostile environment for independent media , and urges the authorities to effectively investigate and prosecute threats and attacks against journalists and media personnel; ### 17. regrets continued political and financial pressure and instrumentalisation of the media , undermining freedom of expression and media pluralism; expresses its concern at the hostile environment for independent media , and urges the authorities to effectively investigate and prosecute threats and attacks against journalists and media personnel; urges media , information and digital literacy to become a compulsory subject in elementary , secondary and tertiary education institutions;


### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance; ### 19. notes challenges linked to the increased number of migrants that transit via bih to reach safety in the eu , as well as the increased pushbacks by croatian authorities , including of people who had never been in bih or who had reached italy or slovenia; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination to address the mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable responsibility-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions; calls on the eu to not provide funding to centers that do not comply with dignified reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational humanitarian assistance and establish a humanitarian corridor and support family reunification procedures for vulnerable asylum-seekers currently stuck in bih;


### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance; ### 19. notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable sharing of responsibility on the whole territory of bih and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; calls in particular on the republika srpska and hdz bih to end their refusal to participate in migratory management; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum-seekers; urges bih to conclude an agreement with the european asylum support office (easo); calls on the eu to step up its support to bih’s authorities , namely with regard to operational assistance;


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


### 20. urges bih to step up its efforts against cross-border crime , especially human trafficking , and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders in full respect for fundamental rights , while helping fight cross-border crime; ### 20. urges bih to step up its efforts against cross-border crime , especially human trafficking , and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders and ensure the full respect for fundamental rights , while helping fight cross-border crime and illegal migration; calls on the croatian authorities to stop the extensively and credibly documented widespread practice of violent pushbacks of migrants at its external borders towards bih and calls on the european commission to put in place a truly independent monitoring mechanism;


### 21. calls for a co-ordinated , strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures; recalls covid-related eu support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the european commission and the member states to allocate a sufficient number of covid-19 vaccines to the western balkan countries; ### 21. calls for a co-ordinated , strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures that must reach all individuals affected by the crisis; calls for more proactive information-sharing on the pandemic , including clarifications regarding preventive measures and instructions for citizens , as well as data on infections and vaccinations through official channels; recalls covid-related eu support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the european commission and the member states to allocate a sufficient number of covid-19 vaccines to the western balkan countries;


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


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


### 25. recommends focusing on growth-enhancing public investment and infrastructure projects , making full use of the economic and investment plan for the western balkans; ### 25. recommends focusing on growth-enhancing public investment and infrastructure projects , making full use of the economic and investment plan for the western balkans; urges the authorities to carry out comprehensive and up-to-date social impact assessments prior to all infrastructure projects to ensure that projects and investments strengthen bih’s european values and perspective;


### 26. urges bih’s authorities to ensure alignment with eu standards and policy objectives on climate protection and energy , facilitating the green and digital transition , and calls for the prioritisation of measures reducing ecological degradation and environmental risks to health; ### 26. urges bih’s authorities to ensure alignment with eu standards and policy objectives on climate protection and energy , facilitating the green and digital transition , and calls for the prioritisation of measures reducing ecological degradation and environmental risks to health; urges bih’s authorities to consult and engage with the main grassroots initiatives focused on preserving the pristine nature of bih’s natural ecosystem , so as to ensure that local communities have a say on their future;


### 27. urges bih to continue progressively improving common foreign and security policy (cfsp) alignment; calls for the strengthening of good neighbourly relations and increased efforts to resolve all outstanding bilateral issues; ### 27. urges bih to continue progressively improving common foreign and security policy (cfsp) alignment; calls for the strengthening of good neighbourly relations and increased efforts to resolve all outstanding bilateral issues; strongly urges bih to align itself with council decisions introducing eu restrictive measures in the context of russia’s illegal annexation of crimea and events in eastern ukraine;


### 28. welcomes the continued presence of eufor’s operation althea in the country and the extension of eufor’s mandate until november 2021; ### 28. welcomes the continued presence of eufor’s operation althea in the country and the extension of eufor’s mandate until november 2021; regrets that the uk chose not to participate in the csdp missions and operations anymore and withdrew from operation eufor althea; questions the current composition of eufor althea , including the presence of staff from non-eu countries;


### 30. reaffirms its position that representatives of the western balkan countries should be engaged in the conference on the future of europe; ### 30. reaffirms its position that representatives of the western balkan countries should be appropriately included and actively engaged in the conference on the future of europe;


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


### c. whereas corruption typically involves the misuse of power , a lack of accountability , the obstruction of justice , the use of improper influence , the institutionalisation of discrimination , clientelism and the distortion of market mechanisms among other things , and is facilitated by inadequate transparency and access to information; whereas rising authoritarianism provides fertile ground for corruption , the combating of which calls for international cooperation with like-minded democracies; ### c. whereas corruption typically involves the misuse of power , a lack of accountability , the obstruction of justice , the use of improper influence , the institutionalisation of discrimination , clientelism and the distortion of market mechanisms among other things , and is facilitated by inadequate transparency and access to information; whereas rising authoritarianism provides fertile ground for corruption , the combating of which calls for international cooperation with like-minded democracies; whereas corruption makes countries vulnerable to foreign malign influence and further damages democratic institutions;


### insist on the full implementation and enforcement of existing national and international anti-corruption instruments such as the uncac , the un guiding principles on business and human rights and the council of europe’s criminal law convention on corruption; launch an inclusive and comprehensive process to review the eu’s implementation of the uncac; ### insist on the full implementation and enforcement of existing national and international anti-corruption instruments such as the uncac , the oecd convention on combating the bribery of foreign public officials , council of europe anti-corruption standards and recommendations , the un guiding principles on business and human rights and the council of europe’s criminal law convention on corruption; promptly proceed with an inclusive and comprehensive process to review the eu’s implementation of the uncac;


### advance efforts in all eu member states to freeze and confiscate stolen assets in their jurisdictions , in line with the uncac , and to return them in a transparent and accountable manner to the country of origin; ### advance efforts in all eu member states to freeze and confiscate stolen assets in their jurisdictions , in line with the uncac , and to return them in a transparent and accountable manner to the country of origin; promptly follow up on ungass commitments relating to asset recovery , including those relating to non-conviction-based confiscation , confiscation and return of proceeds of corruption in connection with non-trial resolutions , and collection and publication of data on asset recovery; design a proper sequencing of actions (sanctions , civil and criminal asset forfeiture , criminal prosecution , asset return mechanisms) , that ultimately lead to a repurposing of stolen assets to benefit victims of corruption;


### strengthen the credibility of eu external anti-corruption action by more effectively combating corruption and money laundering within the eu; recognise that systemic corruption in some eu member states undermines anti-corruption efforts in third countries; recognise that a lack of determined action , delays and a gap in implementing the anti-corruption regulations within the eu emboldens corrupt actors outside of the eu; ### strengthen the credibility of eu external anti-corruption action by more effectively combating corruption and money laundering within the eu; recognise that systemic corruption and a failure to effectively prosecute foreign bribery in some eu member states undermines anti-corruption efforts in third countries; recognise that a lack of determined action , delays and a gap in implementing the anti-corruption regulations within the eu emboldens corrupt actors outside of the eu;


### design programmes under the ipa , the ndici , and the eu trust funds to support anti-corruption capacity building; increase the efficiency of eu spending by including clear programme targets and timelines; ### design programmes under the ipa , the ndici , and the eu trust funds to support anti-corruption capacity building; increase the efficiency of eu spending by including clear programme targets and timelines; enable eu delegations and member states’ embassies to assess and report on corruption in their regular briefings;


### design programmes to provide more financial support to csos , independent media , whistleblowers and hrds working on preventing and exposing corruption , advancing transparency and accountability , including support against strategic lawsuits (strategic lawsuits against public participation , slapp suits); improve smaller csos’ access to eu funding; ### design programmes to provide more financial support to csos , independent media , whistleblowers , journalists and hrds working on preventing and exposing corruption , advancing transparency and accountability , including support against strategic lawsuits (strategic lawsuits against public participation , slapp suits); improve smaller csos’ access to eu funding;


### strengthen protection of whistleblowers and anti-corruption hrds , including through temporary visa schemes; ### strengthen protection of whistleblowers , journalists and anti-corruption hrds , including through temporary visa schemes;


### promote strong access to information laws , including improved transparency of public procurement and lobbying , with independent oversight bodies; ### promote strong access to information laws and the provision of meaningful , comprehensive , timely , searchable , digitised and free to-access government data , including improved transparency of public procurement and lobbying , with independent oversight bodies;


### support independent , impartial and effective judiciaries , prosecution and law enforcement bodies; ### support independent , impartial and effective judiciaries , prosecution and law enforcement bodies; support the creation and professionalisation of specialised state anti-corruption bodies in third countries;


### assume a leadership role in forging a coalition of democracies to counter the global rise of kleptocracy; insist on including anti-corruption on the agenda of upcoming international summits such as the g7 or the summit for democracy proposed by united states president biden; continue to proactively contribute to the work of international and regional forums to fight corruption and promote human rights; ### assume a leadership role in forging a coalition of democracies to counter the global rise of kleptocracy; insist on including anti-corruption on the agenda of upcoming international summits such as the g7 and support the anti-corruption portion in the agenda of the summit for democracy proposed by united states president biden; continue to proactively contribute to the work of international and regional forums to fight corruption and promote human rights;


### encourage a deepening of international commitments to put anti-corruption at the heart of the sdgs as an avenue for fighting global poverty , and for the fulfilment of economic , social and cultural rights , with special attention to the right to education; ### encourage a deepening of international commitments to put anti-corruption at the heart of the sdgs as an avenue for fighting global poverty , and for the fulfilment of economic , social and cultural rights , with special attention to the right to education; make fighting corruption in education and health-care sectors a priority;


### initiate the procedure for the eu to become full member of greco , in which the eu has held observer status since 2019; ### initiate the procedure for the eu to become full member of greco , in which the eu has held observer status since 2019; insist on eu member states to publicise and meet greco recommendations;


### (aa) promote european standards , including on anti-money laundering , beneficial ownership transparency and protection of whistleblowers in other multinational forums , and support the adoption of these standards by third countries; ### (aa) promote european standards , including on anti-money laundering , beneficial ownership transparency and protection of whistleblowers in other multinational forums , and support the adoption of these standards by third countries; ensure that beneficial ownership registries in eu member states are up-to-date and open to the public;


### b. whereas climate change and climate-related impacts , including environmental degradation , loss of biodiversity , deforestation and natural disasters are already threatening local , regional and international security , stability and peace; whereas climate change , which is predicted to accelerate in the medium and long term , has become an increasingly dominant risk multiplier and must be viewed as a new security challenge , together with hybrid and cyber threats; ### b. whereas climate change and climate-related impacts , including environmental degradation , loss of biodiversity , deforestation and natural disasters are already threatening local , regional and international security , stability and peace; whereas climate change , which is predicted to accelerate in the medium and long term , has become an increasingly dominant risk multiplier and a new security challenge , together with hybrid and cyber threats;


### c. whereas the climate crisis affects both human and state security; whereas global warming intersects in various ways with political , ethnic and socio-economic dynamics , and is a direct driver of conflict in that it increases disaster risks and places additional pressure on ecosystems , thereby threatening people’s livelihoods , water and food security , and critical infrastructure , by , inter alia , instigating land-use change; ### c. whereas the climate crisis affects both human and state security; whereas climate change intersects in various ways with political , ethnic and socio-economic dynamics , and is a direct driver of conflict in that it increases disaster risks and places additional pressure on ecosystems , thereby threatening people’s livelihoods , water and food security , and critical infrastructure , by , inter alia , instigating land-use change;


### d. whereas the us armed forces have lost more military hardware and infrastructure due to natural disasters than due to the armed conflicts in afghanistan and iraq combined; ### deleted


### h. whereas , due to the security effects of global warming , climate security measures and their financing have to be understood as contributing to defence and security; ### h. whereas , due to the security effects of climate change , climate security measures and their financing have to be understood as contributing to defence and security;


### 1. underlines that article 21 of the teu provides a strong legal basis for making the union’s external action and the common security and defence policy (csdp) fit to meet the 21st century’s main challenges , of which climate change is a main driver; recalls that article 21 of the teu demands the following of the union: ‘(c) preserve peace , prevent conflicts and strengthen international security; [...] (f) develop measures to preserve and improve the quality of the environment and the sustainable management of global natural resources...; [and] (g) assist populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters’; ### deleted


### 2. strongly believes that military activities and technology have to contribute to the union’s carbon neutrality targets in order to both contribute to the fight against climate change and increase mission security; underlines , in that regard , that the union’s external action should reduce its own carbon footprint and its negative effects on natural resources and biodiversity to a minimum; ### 2. strongly believes that military activities and technology have to contribute to the union’s carbon neutrality targets in order to both contribute to the fight against climate change and increase mission security; underlines , in that regard , that the union’s external action should reduce its own carbon footprint and its negative effects on natural resources and biodiversity to a minimum; recalls however , that the nature and the primary objective of eu csdp missions and operations is to contribute to security in theatres where they are deployed , that their full operational efficiency has to be ensured , and that this original mission cannot be undermined;


### 2. strongly believes that military activities and technology have to contribute to the union’s carbon neutrality targets in order to both contribute to the fight against climate change and increase mission security; underlines , in that regard , that the union’s external action should reduce its own carbon footprint and its negative effects on natural resources and biodiversity to a minimum; ### 2. strongly believes that military activities and technology have to contribute to the union’s carbon neutrality targets in order to both contribute to the fight against climate change and increase mission security; underlines , in that regard , that the union’s external action and the armed forces of the member states should reduce their own carbon footprint and their negative effects on natural resources and biodiversity to a minimum;


### 3. calls on the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to make sure that climate change is mainstreamed in the union’s external action; calls for climate-specific strategies , policies , procedures , measures and capabilities to be developed; calls on the vp/hr to make sure that the development of a union policy on climate security and defence entails the implementation of a human security approach; ### 3. calls on the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to make sure that climate change is mainstreamed in the union’s external action; calls for climate-specific strategies , policies , procedures , measures and capabilities to be developed;


### 4. calls for the development of concrete benchmarks to measure progress in addressing the links between climate change , on the one hand , and peace , conflict and the conflict and climate sensitivity of eu external action on the other; calls on the vp/hr to report on an annual basis to parliament on progress made; ### 4. calls for the development of concrete benchmarks to measure progress in addressing the links between climate change , on the one hand , and peace , conflict and the conflict and climate sensitivity of eu external action on the other; calls on the vp/hr to report on an annual basis to parliament on progress made; calls on eu member states to incorporate knowledge of climate’s security ramifications into foreign military assistance programs , whenever relevant;


### 4. calls for the development of concrete benchmarks to measure progress in addressing the links between climate change , on the one hand , and peace , conflict and the conflict and climate sensitivity of eu external action on the other; calls on the vp/hr to report on an annual basis to parliament on progress made; ### 4. calls for the development of concrete benchmarks to measure progress in addressing the links between climate change , on the one hand , and peace , conflict on the other; calls on the vp/hr to report on an annual basis to parliament on progress made;


### 7. welcomes the roadmap and calls on the eeas to ensure , together with the relevant commission services and the eda , where appropriate , the comprehensive implementation of the three work strands – the operational dimension , capability development and partnerships; calls on the member states to develop national structures in support of the objectives; urges all actors to treat this process as a priority and to develop and implement initiatives in line with the integrated approach; stresses the need to assess the environmental footprint of armed forces , as proposed in the roadmap; urges the vp/hr to propose to the member states an immediate action programme which consists of prioritised actions presented in the roadmap which can be implemented in the short term; calls for the timeframes for reviewing the roadmap to be reconsidered and , in particular , for the overall objectives to be reviewed much earlier than 2030; ### 7. calls on the eeas to ensure , together with the relevant commission services and the eda , where appropriate , the comprehensive implementation of the three work strands – the operational dimension , capability development and partnerships; calls for the timeframes for reviewing the roadmap to be reconsidered and , in particular , for the overall objectives to be reviewed much earlier than 2030; calls on the member states to develop national structures in support of the objectives; urges all actors to treat this process as a priority and to develop and implement initiatives in line with the integrated approach; stresses the need to assess the environmental footprint of armed forces , as proposed in the roadmap; urges the vp/hr to propose to the member states an immediate action programme which consists of prioritised actions presented in the roadmap which can be implemented in the short term;


### 9. calls on the vp/hr to present , by mid-2022 , an assessment of the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the eu’s external action; stresses the need to develop by 2022 a meaningful methodology to quantify the emissions from all eu security and defence activities; believes that the roadmap should be used to trigger clear national pledges to reduce military emissions , including mandatory military emissions reporting to the unfccc , as without reporting and transparency , there will be no pressure to cut emissions and no means of determining the impact of any pledges; ### 9. calls on the vp/hr to present , by mid-2022 , an assessment of the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the eu’s external action; stresses the need to develop by 2022 a meaningful methodology to quantify the emissions from all eu security and defence activities; while considering the sensitivity of information assessed from csdp missions and operations; believes that the roadmap should be used to trigger clear national pledges to reduce military emissions , including mandatory military emissions reporting to the unfccc , as without reporting and transparency , there will be no pressure to cut emissions and no means of determining the impact of any pledges;


### 10. strongly welcomes the fact that the union’s new global europe instrument (ndici) reflects well the urgency and importance of swift , strong and extensive external climate action; strongly welcomes the ndici climate security policy (see subsection b.1.(d) of annex iii to the ndici regulation); calls on the commission to prioritise actions seeking to achieve comprehensive and inclusive outcomes through linking climate mitigation and adaptation to conflict prevention and peacebuilding; stresses the need to include greater support for fragile and conflict-affected states in environmental governance , including institution-building; demands that the full potential for environmental peacebuilding be unleashed under the ndici peace , stability and conflict-prevention programme; ### 10. strongly welcomes the fact that the union’s new global europe instrument (ndici) reflects well the urgency and importance of swift , strong and extensive external climate action , in particular the ndici climate security policy (see subsection b.1.(d) of annex iii to the ndici regulation); calls on the commission to prioritise actions seeking to achieve comprehensive and inclusive outcomes through linking climate mitigation and adaptation to conflict prevention and peacebuilding; calls on the commission and the eeas to harness existing research on emerging climate security hotspots around the eu’s borders , notably in the sahel , the middle east , and east africa , and target relevant areas with additional aid;


### 11. underlines the need to boost the union’s strategic foresight , early-warning , situational awareness and conflict-analysis capacities using qualitative and quantitative data and innovative methods from various sources; underlines that , in addition to systematic cooperation with civil society organisations , the union’s space programmes and the joint research centre (jrc) should also contribute; ### 11. underlines the need to boost the union’s strategic foresight , early-warning , situational awareness and conflict-analysis capacities using qualitative and quantitative data and innovative methods from various sources; underlines that , in addition to systematic cooperation with civil society organisations , the union’s space programmes and the joint research centre (jrc) should also contribute; commends the essential role played by european space programmes such as copernicus , in understanding climate change and monitoring ghg emissions;


### 12. underlines that the principle of data-driven policy and programmes must be central to climate security programmes; is mindful , at the same time , of the limitations of big data approaches and quantitative environmental stress indices with regard to conflict prediction , as they risk paying too little attention to the local societal context; recalls the non-availability of reliable data in some fragile countries , also as a result of corruption and weak governance structures , in which case proxy data should be used instead; ### 12. underlines that the principle of data-driven policy and programmes must be central to climate security programmes; is mindful , at the same time , of the limitations of big data approaches and quantitative environmental stress indices with regard to conflict prediction , as they risk paying too little attention to the local societal context; recalls the non-availability of reliable data in some fragile countries , also as a result of corruption and weak governance structures , in which case proxy data might be used instead;


### 13. stresses the importance of strengthening the resilience of communities , and that supporting local ownership and inclusive local governance structures is essential to ensure that efforts are sustainable; stresses that an inclusive and accountable approach towards local populations and which increases environmental protection and access to vital resources also increases the security of eu forces and personnel; ### 13. stresses the importance of strengthening the resilience of communities , and that supporting local ownership and inclusive local governance structures is essential to ensure that efforts are sustainable; stresses that an inclusive and accountable approach towards local populations and which increases environmental protection and access to vital resources also increases the security of eu forces and personnel; expresses its full support for and defence of conservationists and environmental defenders as they experience increased repression in parts of the world; stresses that , in reducing their capacity to act , states such as egypt , iran , and turkey are harming many of those whose skills are most needed , damaging eu interests in the process;


### 14. believes that environmental peace building should be reinforced , as it generates sustainable and fair solutions addressing the effects of climate change and can also present opportunities to build peace , while fostering dialogue and cooperation at the local , national and international level and presenting opportunities to adopt a transformational approach to address the root causes of conflict and structural drivers of marginalisation; stresses the need to increase pre-conflict mediation initiatives , including by means of higher levels of funding via ndici; ### 14. believes that environmental peace building should be reinforced , as it is one of the overall sustainable and fair solutions addressing the effects of climate change and can also present opportunities to build peace , while fostering dialogue and cooperation at the local , national and international level and presenting opportunities to adopt a transformational approach to address the root causes of conflict and structural drivers of marginalisation; stresses the need to increase pre-conflict mediation initiatives , including by means of higher levels of funding via ndici;


### 16. proposes the nomination of an eu special representative on climate , peace and conflict (eusr cpc) , who should coordinate the union’s external action in this regard , support the mainstreaming of climate sensitivity across institutions , oversee the implementation of specific actions and promote the development of internal capacities , expertise and knowledge; underlines that the eusr cpc should propose relevant initiatives to the vp/hr , the commission and the council , and should regularly brief parliament; stresses the need to deploy climate security experts to eu delegations; ### deleted


### 17. strongly believes that there is an urgent need to mandate all csdp missions and operations and all european peace facility (epf) actions to contribute to the integrated approach for addressing climate security challenges , in particular in the sahel and horn of africa regions , in order to raise the likelihood of successfully attaining the missions’ objectives; ### deleted


### 18. highlights that csdp missions and operations and epf actions can contribute to enhancing the climate resilience of their host countries and stresses that a positive legacy in terms of their local footprint should be included in particular in their exit strategies , without jeopardising mission effectiveness or the security of own personnel; ### 18. highlights that csdp missions and operations and epf actions can contribute to enhancing the climate resilience of their host countries and stresses that a positive legacy in terms of their local footprint should be included , whenever possible and without affecting their main security and defence tasks , in particular in their exit strategies , without jeopardising mission effectiveness or the security of own personnel;


### 19. stresses the need to design mission infrastructure and a supply-chain that are climate- and environment-sensitive and as carbon-neutral as possible , and that make use of new technology such as mobile solar systems , in particular for static features; ### 19. stresses the need to design mission infrastructure and a supply-chain that are climate- and environmentally-resilient and sensitive and as carbon-neutral as possible , and that make use of new technology such as mobile solar systems , in particular for static features;


### climate-induced scarcity of resources leading to conflict and instability , ### climate-induced scarcity of resources contributing to conflict and instability ,


### 21. states that all military capabilities and services used by the union should contribute to reaching the eu’s climate targets and adapt to increasingly challenging climate conditions in order to be able , inter alia , to guarantee the fulfilment of their tasks at home and abroad; ### 21. states that all military capabilities and services used by the union and its member states should contribute to reaching the eu’s climate targets and adapt to increasingly challenging climate conditions in order to be able , inter alia , to guarantee the fulfilment of their tasks at home and abroad;


### 22. underlines that an increase in defence expenditure should not lead to an increase in emissions , and that part of defence spending should be dedicated to investments in instruments that significantly reduce emissions; recalls that eu and nato military strategists and planners have been working on the question of how armed forces can reduce their carbon footprint for more than a decade; welcomes , in this respect , the eda’s activities , in particular the go green policy it launched in 2012 , its military green concept and its working group on the circular economy , and calls for an acceleration and broadening of such projects and for an independent external evaluation thereof; ### 22. underlines that an increase in defence expenditure should , whenever possible and bearing in mind the necessity to maintain the level of ambition of our armies , not lead to an increase in emissions , and that part of defence spending should be dedicated to investments in instruments that significantly reduce emissions; recalls that eu and nato military strategists and planners have been working on the question of how armed forces can reduce their carbon footprint for more than a decade; welcomes , in this respect , the eda’s activities , in particular the go green policy it launched in 2012 , its military green concept and its working group on the circular economy , and calls for an acceleration and broadening of such projects and for an independent external evaluation thereof;


### 22. underlines that an increase in defence expenditure should not lead to an increase in emissions , and that part of defence spending should be dedicated to investments in instruments that significantly reduce emissions; recalls that eu and nato military strategists and planners have been working on the question of how armed forces can reduce their carbon footprint for more than a decade; welcomes , in this respect , the eda’s activities , in particular the go green policy it launched in 2012 , its military green concept and its working group on the circular economy , and calls for an acceleration and broadening of such projects and for an independent external evaluation thereof; ### 22. underlines that an increase in defence expenditure should not lead to an increase in emissions , and that part of defence spending should be dedicated to investments in instruments that significantly reduce emissions , such as electrification , and the use of carbon-neutral fuels; recalls that eu and nato military strategists and planners have been working on the question of how armed forces can reduce their carbon footprint for more than a decade; welcomes , in this respect , the eda’s activities , in particular the go green policy it launched in 2012 , its military green concept and its working group on the circular economy , and calls for an acceleration and broadening of such projects and for an independent external evaluation thereof;


### 23. notes that the eda has concluded that the subsequent reduction in fossil fuel consumption cuts costs , decreases emissions and reduces dependencies on non-european sources , and that the number of casualties can be reduced significantly given that there are far fewer fuel convoys for adversaries to target , thereby freeing up resources that are used to protect convoys , and that overall capabilities are made more effective through enhanced endurance , mobility and autonomy; ### 23. recalls that the reduction in fossil fuel consumption and the increase in the share of decarbonized fuels in military applications may , in addition to contributing to climate neutrality , help increase security of supply and strategic autonomy where it diversifies energy sources; highlights that the number of casualties could be reduced given that there are fewer fuel convoys for adversaries to target , thereby freeing up resources that are used to protect convoys;


### 24. calls on dg defis , the member states , the eeas and the eda to adopt an approach incorporating a low energy , carbon and environmental footprint by design when implementing relevant eu funds and to regularly report on progress; welcomes , in this respect , the fact that 30 % of the european defence fund aims to contribute to climate action; welcomes the relevant investment of eur 133 million provided for in the first annual work programme , but notes that this represents only 11 % of the overall annual edf budget; ### 24. calls on dg defis , the member states , the eeas and the eda to adopt an approach incorporating a low energy , carbon and environmental footprint by design when implementing relevant eu funds and to regularly report on progress; welcomes , in this respect , the fact that the european defence fund will aim at contributing to the overall target of 30% climate action target set up for the eu 2021-2027 budget; welcomes the relevant investment of eur 133 million provided for in the first annual work programme , but notes that this represents only 11 % of the overall annual edf budget;


### 24. calls on dg defis , the member states , the eeas and the eda to adopt an approach incorporating a low energy , carbon and environmental footprint by design when implementing relevant eu funds and to regularly report on progress; welcomes , in this respect , the fact that 30 % of the european defence fund aims to contribute to climate action; welcomes the relevant investment of eur 133 million provided for in the first annual work programme , but notes that this represents only 11 % of the overall annual edf budget; ### 24. welcomes the fact that 30 % of the european defence fund aims to contribute to climate action; welcomes the relevant investment of eur 133 million provided for in the first annual work programme , but notes that this represents only 11 % of the overall annual edf budget; recalls the role of nextgenerationeu for climate action and calls on member states to use resources from national recovery plans in order to invest in the green transition of their armed forces and military infrastructure;


### 25. underlines the need to significantly increase investments in ‘green’ defence , in particular by dedicating a higher share of military r&d funded from the eu budget to carbon-neutral fuels and propulsion systems for military aircraft , ships and other vehicles , in particular as regards future major weapons systems (e.g. the future combat air system (fcas) and the european main battle tank (embt)); underlines that , given the dual nature of such investments , they have strong positive spill-over effects in the civilian sector , in particular for the ailing civil aviation industry; believes that the electrification of military technology should be further promoted and extensively financed via the edf , in particular as regards weapons systems , but also in terms of housing , barracks and related heating or cooling systems; ### 25. underlines the need to significantly increase investments in ‘green’ defence , in particular by dedicating a higher share of military r&d funded from the eu budget to carbon-neutral fuels and propulsion systems for military aircraft , ships and other vehicles , in particular as regards future major weapons systems (e.g. the future combat air system (fcas) and the european main battle tank (embt)); underlines that , given the dual nature of such investments , they have strong positive spill-over effects in the civilian sector , in particular for the ailing civil aviation industry; believes that the electrification of military technology should be further promoted and extensively financed via the edf , in particular as regards weapons systems , but also in terms of housing , barracks and related heating or cooling systems; recalls that the adaptation of defence means and their uses to climate changes , lies primarily on the member states and that the eu as such does not have yet its own capacities;


### 26. calls on the member states to consider the feasibility of pesco for setting up a corps of military engineers to focus on addressing climate-induced natural disasters and the protection of critical infrastructure in fragile countries; ### 26. calls on the member states to consider the feasibility of pesco for setting up a corps of military engineers to focus on addressing climate-induced natural disasters and the protection of environmentally-critical infrastructure in fragile countries; commends the role played by joint operations to save civilians in natural disasters , such as the french-dutch disaster management "hurricane exercice" (hurex) training in the caribbean;


### 28. recalls that the importance of cooperation as a corner stone of the eu’s leading role in addressing climate change , as set out in the roadmap; welcomes ongoing staff-to-staff exchanges with the un and nato , and stresses the need for closer cooperation in this field; calls on the eeas and the relevant commission services to further establish dialogue with other partners , such as the african union , the organization for security and co-operation in europe , canada and the united states; stresses that there is also a need to address the current lack of reliable and internationally comparable data on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the defence sector; ### 28. recalls that the importance of cooperation as a corner stone of the eu’s leading role in addressing climate change , as set out in the roadmap; welcomes ongoing staff-to-staff exchanges with the un and nato , and stresses the need for closer cooperation in this field; stresses that there is also a need to address the current lack of reliable and internationally comparable data on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the defence sector;


### 29. welcomes the stated ambition of nato secretary-general stoltenberg that nato reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050; underlines the fact that 22 member states are nato members and calls on the vp/hr to make sure that emission reduction objectives , benchmarks and methodologies are synchronised , as member states have only a single set of forces and cannot afford to have different eu and nato standards or the duplication of forces; believes that nato and the eu should decide to treat climate security as a new area for cooperation and concrete actions; ### 29. welcomes the stated ambition of nato to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050; underlines the fact that 22 member states are nato members and calls on the vp/hr to make sure that emission reduction objectives , benchmarks and methodologies are synchronised , as member states have only a single set of forces; believes that nato and the eu should decide to treat climate security as a new area for cooperation and concrete actions;


### 29. welcomes the stated ambition of nato secretary-general stoltenberg that nato reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050; underlines the fact that 22 member states are nato members and calls on the vp/hr to make sure that emission reduction objectives , benchmarks and methodologies are synchronised , as member states have only a single set of forces and cannot afford to have different eu and nato standards or the duplication of forces; believes that nato and the eu should decide to treat climate security as a new area for cooperation and concrete actions; ### 29. welcomes the decision by nato allies at the 2021 brussels summit to assess the feasibility of a target to reduce nato's net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050; underlines the fact that 22 member states are nato members and therefore calls on the eu and nato to coordinate their efforts to cut down emissions through shared objectives and benchmarks; believes climate security offers fruitful avenues for future cooperation between the eu and nato;


### e. whereas the parliamentary elections of 30 august 2020 have resulted in the first transition of power in a democratic setting in the country; ### e. whereas the parliamentary elections of 30 august 2020 have resulted in the first transition of power in a democratic setting in the country since restoring independence in 2006;


### 3. notes that the 30 august 2020 elections resulted in the first transition of power since the country’s independence , in full respect of democratic standards and montenegro’s constitution; ### 3. notes that the 30 august 2020 elections resulted in the first transition of power since the country’s independence , in full respect of democratic standards and montenegro’s constitution; regrets that this election process was yet again marked by accusations of foreign influence on the outcome of the elections;


### 5. stresses the need for cooperative and constructive cohabitation between the president and the new government with a view to enhancing montenegro’s progress on its eu path; ### 5. stresses the need for cooperative and constructive cohabitation between the president and the new government with a view to enhancing montenegro’s progress on its eu path and strengthening further democratic progress of the country; calls on all parties to abide by democratic and constitutional principles in overcoming political and ideological differences;


### 7. commends montenegro’s progress in several areas of the accession negotiations , including international police cooperation and the fight against human trafficking; calls on the authorities to accelerate political and economic reforms , particularly on the rule of law , the judiciary , media freedom and the fight against corruption , where further significant progress has to be made; ### 7. commends montenegro’s progress in several areas of the accession negotiations , including international police cooperation and the fight against human trafficking and organized crime; calls on the authorities to accelerate political and economic reforms , particularly on the rule of law , the judiciary , media freedom and the fight against corruption , where further significant progress has to be made;


### 12. reiterates the importance of accelerating work on the implementation of the action plans for chapters 23 and 24 and other strategic documents relating to the rule of law , in particular through effective cross-party dialogue aimed at ensuring the required qualified majority for key judicial and prosecutorial appointments; ### 12. reiterates the importance of accelerating work on the implementation of the action plans for chapters 23 and 24 and other strategic documents relating to the rule of law , in particular through effective cross-party dialogue aimed at ensuring the required qualified majority for key judicial and prosecutorial appointments; regrets that the working group on chapter 24 has not met over the past year and calls for an inclusive process with the participation of representatives of the non-governmental sector in this working group;


### 12. reiterates the importance of accelerating work on the implementation of the action plans for chapters 23 and 24 and other strategic documents relating to the rule of law , in particular through effective cross-party dialogue aimed at ensuring the required qualified majority for key judicial and prosecutorial appointments; ### 12. reiterates the importance of accelerating work on the implementation of the action plans for chapters 23 and 24 and other strategic documents relating to the rule of law , in particular through effective cross-party dialogue aimed at ensuring the required qualified majority for key judicial and prosecutorial appointments; expresses concern for the fact that the working group on chapter 24 has not met over the past year and calls for the participation of representatives of the non-governmental sector in these working groups;


### 18. welcomes the efforts to implement public administration reform (par) and the results already achieved; is concerned by the findings that party membership still influences employment in the montenegrin public sector; calls on the montenegrin authorities to continue their efforts to create an efficient public administration and to retain expertise , in particular on the eu accession process; ### 18. welcomes the efforts to implement public administration reform (par) and the results already achieved; is concerned by the findings that party membership still influences employment in the montenegrin public sector and in that respect calls on the new government of montenegro to avoid politically-motivated dismissals of professionals; calls on the montenegrin authorities to continue their efforts to create an efficient public administration and to retain expertise , in particular on foreign affairs and the eu accession process;


### 22. strongly condemns verbal and physical attacks against and intimidation of national minorities , especially in pljevlja following the august 2020 parliamentary elections; ### 22. strongly condemns verbal and physical attacks against and intimidation of national minorities , especially in pljevlja following the august 2020 parliamentary elections; calls for a thorough investigation of all accusations related to foreign interference in the census procedure and urges to pay special attention to issues related to the national and ethnic affiliation of montenegrin citizens;


### 23. takes note of the law on domestic violence protection , and asks for its thorough implementation as gender-based , domestic violence and violence against children remain an issue of serious concern; ### 23. takes note of the law on domestic violence protection , and asks for its thorough implementation as gender-based , domestic violence and violence against children remain an issue of serious concern; calls on the new government to continue the practice of coordination and consultation when adopting and/or amending laws related to the eu acquis;


### 24. welcomes progress on the protection of lgbti rights and the adoption of the law on same-sex partnerships; ### 24. welcomes progress on the protection of the rights of lgbti persons and the adoption of the law on same-sex partnerships and calls on authorities to ensure all necessary conditions for its adequate and timely implementation; stresses that the situation of transgender and non-binary persons needs to be improved; urges the collection of disaggregated data relating to hate speech and crime based on sexual orientation and gender identity as recommended by ecri and calls for their effective sanctioning;


### 24. welcomes progress on the protection of lgbti rights and the adoption of the law on same-sex partnerships; ### 24. welcomes progress on the protection of lgbti rights and welcomes the fact that montenegro is the first country in the region to adopt a law on same-sex partnerships; encourages the government to ensure the implementation of this law and to combat homophobia and discrimination of lgbti individuals in all aspects of society;


### 30. encourages montenegro to intensify work on better aligning the education system with the labour market in order to more effectively tackle the phenomena of skills mismatch and brain drain among young people; ### 30. encourages montenegro to intensify work on better aligning the education system with the labour market in order to more effectively tackle the phenomena of skills mismatch and brain drain among young people; calls on the montenegrin authorities to strive for an open and transparent human resource policy in public administration and especially in the national health system;


### 31. notes with concern the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; calls on the government to carry on a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; encourages the authorities to make the best use of eu assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis; ### 31. notes with concern the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; calls on the government to carry on a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; encourages the authorities to make the best use of eu assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis , including developing and implementing targeted measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on marginalised communities and vulnerable people;


### 31. notes with concern the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; calls on the government to carry on a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; encourages the authorities to make the best use of eu assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis; ### 31. notes with concern the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; calls on the government to carry on in close cooperation with parliament a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; calls for a more transparent and timely national budgeting process; encourages the authorities to make the best use of eu assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis;


### 32. reiterates that the european union has swiftly mobilised substantial support for the western balkans to tackle the covid-19 pandemic health emergency and the socio-economic recovery of the region; ### 32. reiterates that the european union has swiftly mobilised substantial support for the western balkans to tackle the covid-19 pandemic health emergency and the socio-economic recovery of the region; calls on montenegrin authorities to take into strong consideration the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society such as women , roma and lgbti persons , people with disabilities and other minorities when creating and implementing covid-19 socio-economic relief measures;


### 33. calls on the commission and the council to include montenegro in joint eu procurement for vaccinations , and to allocate a sufficient amount of covid-19 vaccines to the citizens of all western balkan countries; ### 33. calls on the commission and the council to include montenegro in joint eu procurement for vaccinations , and to allocate a sufficient amount of covid-19 vaccines to the people present in all western balkan countries;


### 35. welcomes montenegro’s progress in diversifying its electricity production towards renewable sources , as well as its active participation in the western balkans connectivity agenda; ### 35. welcomes montenegro’s progress in diversifying its electricity production towards renewable sources and exceeding its overall 2020 renewables target and sectorial targets for electricity , heating and cooling , as well as its active participation in the western balkans connectivity agenda; invites montenegro to introduce streamlined and simplified rules for facilitating the further deployment of renewable projects;


### b. whereas freedom of religion or belief is violated in almost one third of countries worldwide; whereas over 5 billion people live in countries imposing or tolerating severe violations of freedom of religious or belief; ### b. whereas freedom of religion or belief is violated in many countries worldwide; whereas a large number of people live in countries imposing or tolerating severe violations of freedom of religious or belief;


### d. whereas in 2018 asia and the pacific experienced the largest increase in government restrictions on freedom of religion or belief , while the middle east and north africa continued to have the highest median level of restrictions; ### deleted


### e. whereas in 2018 , christians were harassed in 145 countries , muslims in 139 , jews in 88 , buddhists in 24 , hindus in 19 countries and non-believers in 18 countries12 ; ### deleted


### 1. affirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities everywhere in the world , including their right to change or choose their religion or belief , in respect of the principles of equality and non-discrimination; condemns in the strongest terms all persecution , violence , incitement to violence and terrorism targeting any minority on the grounds of religion and belief; ### 1. affirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities everywhere in the world , including their right to change or choose their religion or belief , in respect of the principles of equality and non-discrimination; condemns in the strongest terms all persecution , violence , incitement to violence and terrorism targeting any minority on the grounds of religion and belief , which in some cases may even amount to crimes against humanity or genocide; condemns also the denial of or efforts to minimise such crimes;


### 1. affirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities everywhere in the world , including their right to change or choose their religion or belief , in respect of the principles of equality and non-discrimination; condemns in the strongest terms all persecution , violence , incitement to violence and terrorism targeting any minority on the grounds of religion and belief; ### 1. affirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to religious and belief minorities everywhere in the world , including their right to change or choose their religion or belief , in respect of the principles of equality and non-discrimination; condemns in the strongest terms all persecution , violence , incitement to violence and terrorism targeting any minority on the grounds of religion and belief;


### 1. acknowledges that churches , faith-based organisations (fbos) and religious associations have a major role in the social fabric of developing countries , are important partners in delivering humanitarian assistance to hard-to-reach communities and greatly contribute to sustainable development and to achieving the sdgs , in particular sdgs 3 and 4; further notes that churches and fbos deliver in social sectors where shortcomings in state services are experienced; ### 1. recalls that freedom of belief and religion are fundamental human rights , enshrined in the eu charter of fundamental rights and the united nations universal declaration of human rights; recognizes the importance of freedom of belief and freedom of religion for an inclusive society and for the full and entire achievement of the 2030 sdgs; acknowledges that institutions of and places of worship , faith-based organisations (fbos) and religious associations have a major role in the social fabric of developing countries , are important partners in delivering humanitarian assistance to hard-to-reach communities and can greatly contribute to sustainable development and to achieving the sdgs , in particular sdgs 3 and 4; further notes that institutions and places of worship and fbos deliver in social sectors where shortcomings in state services are experienced;


### 2. takes the view that , regardless of their religion and belief , it is essential to promote and ensure the inclusion of all citizens in their societies and in political and cultural life; ### 2. takes the view that , regardless of their religion and belief , it is essential to promote and help to ensure the inclusion of all citizens in their societies and in political and cultural life;


### 2. recognises that fbos cover approximately 40 % of healthcare and a significant part of education in sub-saharan africa alone1 , while their role remains mostly unrecognised; ### 2. recognises that fbos cover approximately 40 % of healthcare and a significant part of education in sub-saharan africa alone1 , while their role remains mostly unrecognised; emphasizes that healthcare and education provided by fbos must be provided to all persons in need , regardless of their religious background , ethnicity , gender or orientation; condemns the severe restrictions on sexual and reproductive healthcare by religious institutions and associations , which are translated into restrictive laws and penal codes;


### 3. stresses that freedom of religion or belief , including freedom to worship , and freedom to believe or not believe , is a human right , and that it often serves as a last bastion of liberty and as a source of fierce determination in highly repressive settings; ### 3. stresses that freedom of religion or belief , including freedom to worship , observance , practice and teaching , freedom to adopt , change or abandon one's religion or belief and freedom to believe or not believe and to manifest one's religion or belief , is a human right protected under international law;


### 3. stresses that freedom of religion or belief , including freedom to worship , and freedom to believe or not believe , is a human right , and that it often serves as a last bastion of liberty and as a source of fierce determination in highly repressive settings; ### 3. stresses that freedom of religion or belief , including freedom to worship , and freedom to believe or not believe , is a human right;