### 10. deplores the malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks , such as disinformation campaigns , cyberattacks and false bomb threats , directed against north macedonia’s institutions and citizens; invites the authorities to considerably strengthen north macedonia’s resilience against such threats; ### 10. deplores the malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks , such as disinformation campaigns , cyberattacks and false bomb threats , directed against north macedonia’s institutions and citizens; invites the eu to support the authorities to considerably strengthen north macedonia’s resilience against such threats; calls for a stronger involvement of all stakeholders , including the parliament of north macedonia , in tackling foreign interference and disinformation


### 10. deplores the malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks , such as disinformation campaigns , cyberattacks and false bomb threats , directed against north macedonia’s institutions and citizens; invites the authorities to considerably strengthen north macedonia’s resilience against such threats; ### 10. deplores the malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks , such as disinformation campaigns , cyberattacks and false bomb threats , directed against north macedonia’s institutions and citizens; invites the authorities to considerably strengthen north macedonia’s resilience against such threats by enhancing cybersecurity coordination , counter-radicalisation and data protection capabilities and calls for an enhanced eu support in this regard;


### 11. welcomes the successful international actions taken against the trafficking of people , narcotics and firearms , and the uncovering of online fraud , which were aimed at dismantling organised crime groups , including those involved in people smuggling , the evasion of justice , money laundering and cybercrime; acknowledges that the country has complied with its commitments on tax cooperation; ### 11. welcomes the successful international actions taken against the trafficking of people , narcotics and firearms , and the uncovering of online fraud , which were aimed at dismantling organised crime groups , including those involved in people smuggling , the evasion of justice , money laundering and cybercrime; acknowledges that the country has complied with its commitments on tax cooperation and tax good governance standards , following its ratification of the oecd multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance;


### 13. invites north macedonia to fully align with eu visa policy and to limit security risks related to its citizenship-by-investment scheme; urges the authorities to take further action against criminal trafficking networks and to step up cooperation with the eu’s justice and home affairs agencies; ### 13. invites north macedonia to fully align with eu visa policy and to limit security risks related to its citizenship-by-investment scheme , refraining from systematic granting of citizenship for special economic interest; urges the authorities to take further action against criminal trafficking networks and to step up cooperation with the eu’s justice and home affairs agencies , including through an enhanced partnership under the newly-ratified frontex status agreement , the european multidisciplinary platform against criminal threats’ (empact) and the regional anti-smuggling operational partnership , in full compliance with fundamental rights; welcomes successful international investigations and police operations against trafficking of people , narcotics and firearms and uncovering of the online fraud cases across southeast europe , including the dismantling of a criminal groups related to money laundering and cryptocurrency fraud and urges authorities to strengthen domestic operational and asset recovery capacities;


### 13. invites north macedonia to fully align with eu visa policy and to limit security risks related to its citizenship-by-investment scheme; urges the authorities to take further action against criminal trafficking networks and to step up cooperation with the eu’s justice and home affairs agencies; ### 13. invites north macedonia to fully align with eu visa policy and to limit security risks related to its citizenship-by-investment scheme; calls on the authorities to refrain from enabling systematic acquisition of citizenship based on economic interest; urges the authorities to take further action against criminal trafficking networks and to step up cooperation with the eu’s justice and home affairs agencies;


### 14. calls for further progress on public administration and encourages the authorities to complete local governance reform; ### 14. calls for further progress on public administration , free from political and economic interference and encourages the authorities to complete local governance reform;


### 15. notes north macedonia’s commitment to upholding civil liberties and fundamental rights; welcomes its progress towards eliminating all types of discrimination and ensuring equality; ### 15. notes north macedonia’s commitment to upholding civil liberties and fundamental rights; welcomes its progress towards eliminating all types of discrimination and ensuring equality , including under the strategies on gender equality and on equality and anti-discrimination;


### 16. urges the authorities to step up protection of vulnerable groups and the prosecution of domestic and online abuse and to improve services for the victims of violence; welcomes changes to the criminal code of north macedonia , covering crimes related to violence against women and the safety of journalists and insists on the need to strengthen north macedonia’s anti-discrimination commission and ombudsman’s office; ### 16. urges the authorities to step up protection of vulnerable groups and the prosecution of domestic and online abuse and to improve services for the victims of violence; stresses that the ombudsman concluded that courts' sentences against convicted offenders of rape and domestic violence were overly lenient and did not contribute to a reduction and elimination of severe forms of domestic violence nor provide sufficient protection to survivors; welcomes changes to the criminal code of north macedonia , covering crimes related to violence against women and the safety of journalists and insists on the need to strengthen north macedonia’s anti-discrimination commission and ombudsman’s office;


### 16. urges the authorities to step up protection of vulnerable groups and the prosecution of domestic and online abuse and to improve services for the victims of violence; welcomes changes to the criminal code of north macedonia , covering crimes related to violence against women and the safety of journalists and insists on the need to strengthen north macedonia’s anti-discrimination commission and ombudsman’s office; ### 16. urges the authorities to step up protection of vulnerable groups and the prosecution of domestic and online abuse , hate speech and hate crimes and to improve services for the victims of violence; welcomes changes to the criminal code of north macedonia , covering crimes related to violence against women and the safety of journalists and insists on the need to strengthen north macedonia’s anti-discrimination commission and ombudsman’s office; welcomes improving reception conditions for asylum applicants and suggests to further strengthen asylum and reception capacities;


### 17. underlines the importance of removing barriers to the socioeconomic inclusion of persons with disabilities; ### 17. underlines the importance of removing barriers to the socioeconomic inclusion of persons with disabilities and their equal access to education , health services , public buildings and transport ;


### 18. commends north macedonia’s well-established inter-community harmony and urges the country to sustain its long-standing commitment to multiculturalism and inclusion; ### 18. commends north macedonia’s well-established inter-community harmony and urges the country to sustain its long-standing commitment to multiculturalism and inclusion and to continue ensuring that rights of all citizens are protected equally regardless of their ethnicity;


### 20. acknowledges north macedonia’s enabling environment for media freedom and urges the authorities to ensure transparency of media ownership , financing and political advertising , as well as the public broadcaster’s and the media regulator’s ability to operate independently; recalls the need to counter political interference and foreign and home-grown disinformation and manipulative narratives; deplores threats and attacks against journalists; ### 20. acknowledges north macedonia’s enabling environment for media freedom and urges the authorities to ensure transparency of media ownership , financing and political advertising , as well as the public broadcaster’s and the media regulator’s ability to operate independently; recalls the need to counter political interference and foreign and home-grown disinformation and manipulative narratives; deplores threats and attacks against journalists and demands to bring their perpetrators before justice; acknowledges the updates to the law on civil liability for insult and defamation , providing for a framework guaranteeing freedom of expression and professional journalistic standards; warns against selective public funding of the private media that can distort political and media pluralism;


### 20. acknowledges north macedonia’s enabling environment for media freedom and urges the authorities to ensure transparency of media ownership , financing and political advertising , as well as the public broadcaster’s and the media regulator’s ability to operate independently; recalls the need to counter political interference and foreign and home-grown disinformation and manipulative narratives; deplores threats and attacks against journalists; ### 20. acknowledges north macedonia’s enabling environment for media freedom and urges the authorities to ensure transparency of media ownership , financing and political advertising , as well as the public broadcaster’s and the media regulator’s ability to operate independently; recalls the need to counter political interference and foreign and home-grown disinformation and manipulative narratives; deplores threats and attacks against journalists , including the use of slapps;


### 21. notes north macedonia’s commitment to positive diplomacy and good neighbourly relations; reiterates its full support for a consistent mutual implementation of the treaty of friendship with bulgaria and the prespa agreement with greece; ### 21. notes north macedonia’s commitment to positive diplomacy and good neighbourly relations; reiterates its full support for a consistent mutual implementation of the treaty of friendship with bulgaria and the prespa agreement with greece; deplores the persistent disinformation campaigns creating distorted and polarised narratives that have marred the period leading to the 2018 referendum on the prespa agreement to reduce turnout , such as alleged threats to the macedonian language , despite clear support for the agreement


### 21. notes north macedonia’s commitment to positive diplomacy and good neighbourly relations; reiterates its full support for a consistent mutual implementation of the treaty of friendship with bulgaria and the prespa agreement with greece; ### 21. notes north macedonia’s long-standing commitment to multiculturalism and inter-community harmony , underpinned by the ohrid framework agreement , along with fostering of a positive diplomacy and good neighbourly relations; reiterates its full support for a consistent mutual implementation of the treaty of friendship with bulgaria and the prespa agreement with greece along with its pending ratification of the additional memorandums on cooperation;


### 22. commends the country’s constructive engagement as part of inclusive regional cooperation initiatives and welcomes the tangible progress reached under the berlin process and the eu-western balkans summit in tirana; ### 22. commends north macedonia’s constructive engagement in inclusive regional and cross-border cooperation initiatives and welcomes tangible progress reached on free movement and the mutual recognition of the qualifications in the framework of the berlin process and the eu-western balkans summit in tirana; welcomes regional agreements signed so far and recalls that further integration is need complete the creation of the common regional market; expresses support the gradual elimination of roaming charges between north macedonia and the eu member states;


### 23. warns against attempts to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and deplores all internal and external actions that endanger stability and jeopardise regional reconciliation; ### 23. warns against attempts to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and deplores all internal and external actions that endanger stability and jeopardise regional reconciliation , such as the promotion of extremism , hatred and historical revisionism; strongly condemns all provocations , including instances of hate speech , along with acts of vandalism and violence , aimed at inciting intolerance , tensions , destabilising the country , derailing the eu-related reforms and slowing down the eu integration process;


### 24. calls for calm , dignity and maturity in bilateral relations , urges regional partners to restore trust and cooperate with mutual respect and in the spirit of good neighbourliness; ### 24. calls for calm , dignity and maturity in bilateral relations , urges regional partners to restore trust and cooperate by resolving bilateral differences in good faith , with mutual respect and in the spirit of good neighbourliness by swiftly de-escalating rhetoric , calming down tensions and preventing further provocations;


### 25. invites policymakers and the societies of bulgaria and north macedonia to assume joint responsibility and to restore the positive agenda between the two countries in the spirit the of the treaty of friendship; expresses support for continued diplomatic and societal dialogue to resolve bilateral grievances in good faith; ### 25. invites policymakers and the societies of bulgaria and north macedonia to assume joint responsibility and use their shared experiences to restore the positive agenda between the two countries , enabling a common peaceful and prosperous future in the eu in the spirit the of the treaty of friendship; expresses support for continued diplomatic and societal dialogue to resolve bilateral grievances in good faith and in the spirit of compromise;


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


### 27. urges the authorities to continue to progress on structural reforms that will enable a sustainable recovery and inclusive growth through improved governance , education , digitalisation , social inclusion , formalisation of the economy and upskilling; ### 27. urges the authorities to continue to progress on structural reforms that will enable a sustainable recovery and inclusive growth through improved governance , education , digitalisation , social inclusion , formalisation of the economy and upskilling along with measures aimed at empowering young , elderly and disabled people and alleviating the risk of poverty and social exclusion of vulnerable groups; drawing upon the findings of the 2021 national census;


### 29. invites policymakers to consolidate fiscal governance and strengthen macro-financial stability; ### 29. invites policymakers to consolidate fiscal governance , extend the tax base and strengthen macro-financial stability , making full use of the latest proposed eur 100 million loan package under the macro-financial assistance to help cover the country's financing needs in 2023-2024 , following on the €160 million package in 2020-2021;


### 30. invites decision-makers to prioritise energy efficiency measures and welcomes steps to accelerate the energy transition and energy diversification; applauds the eu energy support package for the western balkans , including immediate budgetary support of eur 80 million for north macedonia’s energy reforms; urges the authorities to step up efforts to mainstream environmental and climate action across sectors; expresses support for the region’s integration into the eu energy market; welcomes the diversification of energy sources and routes; ### 30. invites decision-makers to prioritise energy efficiency measures and welcomes steps to accelerate the energy transition and energy diversification; applauds in this regard the speedy deployment of the €1 billion eu energy support package for the western balkans , including immediate budgetary support of eur 80 million for north macedonia’s energy reforms; urges the authorities to step up efforts to mainstream environmental and climate action across sectors; expresses support for the region’s integration into the eu energy market; welcomes the diversification of energy sources and routes , including under the repowereu and joint energy purchases under the eu energy platform , through construction of the electricity and gas interconnectors with greece and contribution to the construction of a floating lng terminal and a gas power plant in alexandroupolis;


### 32. notes the need to fill in transport connectivity gaps by improving planning and administrative and operational capacity and by making progress on new and unfinished core infrastructure projects; ### 32. notes the need to fill in transport connectivity gaps by improving planning and administrative and operational capacity and by making progress on new and unfinished core infrastructure projects , inter alia construction works under the railway corridor 8-d and the road corridor 10;


### 33. invites the authorities to urgently strengthen their capacity to manage and monitor pre-accession funds; ### 33. invites the authorities to urgently strengthen their capacity to manage and monitor pre-accession funds in order not to undermine implementation of the flagship projects; underlines that public investments into the infrastructure under a growth acceleration plan for 2022-2026 should boost regional employment and productivity;


### 34. calls for further progress on climate protection; urges the government of north macedonia to step up efforts on improving air quality and reducing air pollution; welcomes its ongoing steps to protect nature , increase recycling rates and modernise and expand its waste management system; ### 34. calls for further progress on climate protection , industrial pollution and risk management; urges the government of north macedonia to step up efforts on improving air quality and reducing air pollution; welcomes its ongoing steps to protect nature , increase recycling rates and modernise and expand its waste management system; recalls the eu’s support to the construction of the skopje wastewater plant; encourages authorities to move forward with the national waste prevention plan , the law on industrial emissions , improve climate resilience polluter accountability; expresses support to the ongoing modernisation of civil preparedness capabilities of north macedonia;


### 1. welcomes the european council's decision to grant candidate status to bih; reiterates its clear support for bih’s eu integration , grounded in unity , sovereignty and territorial integrity; ### 1. welcomes the european council's decision to grant candidate status to bih; reiterates its clear support for bih’s eu integration , grounded in unity , sovereignty and territorial integrity; calls on all political actors in bih to end and refrain from the blockades of democratic processes and work of institutions; condemns the secessionist policies and actions by the president of republika srpska milorad dodik and all political parties and movements promoting the dissolution of bih;


### 2. welcomes the swift appointment of a new state-level government , the resumption of political decision-making and the appointment of the president and two vice-presidents of the federation of bih; calls for the federation of bih’s government formation to be swiftly completed; ### 2. welcomes the swift appointment of a new state-level government , the resumption of political decision-making and the appointment of the president and two vice-presidents of the federation of bih; calls for the federation of bih’s government formation to be swiftly completed in line with democratic standards and principles; calls on the office of the high representative to show due political insight and avoid actions which may lead to additional political and ethnic tensions in the country;


### 3. encourages all authorities to seize the momentum to meaningfully advance on the 14 key priorities and avoid slipping back into obstructive policies; underscores that bih’s path towards eu accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions , rule of law , the fight against corruption and organised crime , respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution; ### 3. encourages the government of bih and especially the ruling coalition to represent the aspirations of all citizens of bih and to focus on the preparation and meaningful implementation of the 14 key priorities , respecting the accountability of institutions and the quality and transparency of the processes; urges all political actors to avoid slipping back into obstructive policies of ethnocentrism and calls on all members of the ruling coalition to refrain from the nationalistic rhetoric shown by the chairwoman of the council of ministers borjana krišto in the exchange of views held in the committee on foreign affairs of the european parliament on 21 march 2023; underscores that bih’s path towards eu accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions , rule of law , the fight against corruption and organised crime , respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens as enshrined in the constitution;


### 4. calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue supporting bih’s eu integration based on strict conditionality; ### 4. calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue supporting bih’s eu integration based on strict conditionality , to promote and call for the accountability , transparency and inclusiveness of reform processes in state institutions , to publish detailed explanations of and measurement criteria for the 14 key priorities in order to raise citizens’ awareness of the benefits of eu membership and to strengthen monitoring capacities in bih;


### 5. reaffirms its support for the mandates of the office of the high representative and eufor operation althea in overseeing the implementation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 5. expresses its support for the mandates of the office of the high representative , especially in enhancing stability and democratic processes in bih; reaffirms its full support for eufor operation althea in overseeing the implementation of the dayton peace agreement; calls on member states to reinforce eufor and make it more fit for operational needs; calls on the ohr to act in line with its mandate and to refrain from using "bonn powers" , which may strengthen illiberal political forces and ignite additional political and ethnic divisions in the country and in the wider region;


### 6. welcomes bih’s increased alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation of sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment; ### 6. calls on the new government of bih’s to swiftly and fully align with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation of sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment;


### 7. supports bih’s sustained aspirations towards euro-atlantic integration and nato membership; ### 7. strongly supports bih’s sustained aspirations towards euro-atlantic integration and nato membership; calls on all political actors to demonstrate full support for euro-atlantic integration and nato membership not only in words but with concrete political action;


### 8. denounces the recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist policies by the leadership of the republika srpska (rs) entity , including the celebration of the so-called rs day; underlines that such actions destabilise bih , undermine the dayton peace agreement , contradict bih’s eu perspective and endanger access to eu funding; ### 8. denounces the recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist laws and policies by the leadership of the republika srpska (rs) entity and other political parties including members of the ruling coalition in the federation of bih entity , such as the celebration of the so-called rs day and other celebrations which cause tensions and discomfort among bih citizens , as well as the refusal to implement rulings of the constitutional court of bih; underlines that such actions destabilise bih , undermine the dayton peace agreement , contradict bih’s eu perspective and endanger access to eu funding;


### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in bih; ### 9. reiterates its call for targeted and sustainable sanctions against all destabilising actors in bih;


### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in bih; ### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising political actors in bih;


### 10. condemns malign foreign interference by third actors in bih , notably russia’s destabilisation of the western balkans; ### 10. condemns malign foreign interference by third actors in bih , notably russia’s destabilisation of the western balkans; condemns interferences in bih and the use of inflammatory ethnic-based rhetoric by high-ranking officials of croatia and serbia;


### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp; ### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality and safeguarded by comprehensive and thorough oversight by the commission; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp;


### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp; ### 11. stresses that the rule of law , support for free and independent media , fight against corruption , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp;


### 14. welcomes the fact that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric and political obstruction; takes note of the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues; ### 14. welcomes the fact that general elections were held in october 2022; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric , political and financial obstruction , non-transparent financing of the election campaign , misuse of public resources , trading of polling stations between political parties and undue political pressure on the central election commission; regrets the numerous irregularities reported by election observers , including instances in which some local municipalities failed to publish and/or display voter registry lists; takes note of the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues; underlines however the criticism regarding the transparency , timing and lack of consultations in these processes;


### 16. calls on bih to harmonise party registration rules and to ensure the transparency of political party financing; acknowledges the steps taken by the central election commission and calls for its capacities to be strengthened; ### 16. calls on bih to harmonise party registration rules and to ensure the transparency of political party financing; acknowledges the steps taken by the central election commission and calls for its capacities to be strengthened; deplores all forms of intimidation and threats made by political actors in bih against members of the central election commission;


### 17. calls for the judiciary’s integrity and independence to be strengthened , namely by bringing the law on the high judicial and prosecutorial council and the law on courts in line with eu standards , and by eliminating selective justice , the case backlog , corruption , a lack of transparency and poor oversight; ### 17. calls for the judiciary’s integrity and independence to be strengthened , namely by bringing the law on the high judicial and prosecutorial council and the law on courts in line with eu standards , and by eliminating selective justice , the case backlog , corruption , a lack of transparency and poor oversight; regrets that the strategic goal to solve all cases related to war crimes will not be met due to the high backlog; reiterates the necessity to prosecute and accelerate criminal proceedings , as 28 years have passed and reconciliation cannot be achieved without adequate judgements; expresses its concern over numerous scandals involving high ranking judiciary officials , political pressure and quality of the processes of selection of high ranking judges and prosecutors;


### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers; ### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and an anti-corruption strategy in line with international standards and best practices , and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers in particular in the federation of bih entity , by ensuring the implementation of existing laws and ensuring the independence of institutions responsible for implementation;


### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers; ### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; calls for transparent use of eu financial assistance; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers;


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


### 20. notes the steps taken to increase the alignment of public procurement laws with the eu acquis; expresses its concern about the sector’s vulnerabilities to corruption and irregularities; ### 20. notes the steps taken to increase the alignment of public procurement laws with the eu acquis; expresses its concern about the sector’s vulnerabilities to corruption and irregularities; calls for more robust and efficient legislation regarding the exploitation of natural resources , including measures to increase transparency and integrity especially in the area of concessions;


### 21. reaffirms the significance of reconciliation in bih and calls on all authorities to actively promote and ensure access to truth , justice and non-selective reparations; ### 21. reaffirms the significance of genuine reconciliation in bih and calls on all authorities to actively promote and ensure access to truth , justice and non-selective reparations;


### 22. expresses its solidarity with all survivors of war crimes and their families; deplores all historical revisionism , including genocide denial , the glorification of war crimes and war criminals , and the contestation of established facts and tribunals; calls for effective prosecution of such cases; ### 22. expresses its solidarity with all survivors of war crimes and their families; deplores all historical revisionism , including genocide denial , the glorification of war crimes and war criminals , and the contestation of established facts and tribunals; calls for effective prosecution of such cases; regrets that prosecutors have failed to initiate any criminal proceedings on these matters; condemns the prohibition of public gatherings for families commemorating the victims of prijedor in the republika srpska entity;


### 23. notes the ongoing reduction in the backlog of war crimes cases , but regrets that the pace remains slow; ### 23. notes the ongoing reduction in the backlog of war crimes cases , but regrets that the pace remains slow; is concerned about the fact that some war criminals convicted in bih courts escape justice by hiding in some eu member and candidate states due to dual citizenship;


### 24. calls for further efforts on the issue of missing persons; ### 24. calls for further efforts on the issue of missing persons; calls for the harmonization of legislation aiming to guarantee a wide range of rights for civilian victims of war;


### 26. emphasises the vital role of independent media; condemns attacks on and threats and intimidation against journalists , including by politicians and public figures; insists on appropriate judicial follow-up and the protection of journalists; ### 26. emphasises the vital role of independent media; condemns attacks on and threats and intimidation against journalists , including by politicians , public figures and private companies; expresses its concern regarding the announced criminalization of defamation in republika srpska; insists on appropriate judicial follow-up and the protection of journalists; underlines the importance of ensuring the transparency of media ownership and financial sustainability of the public broadcasting system;


### 27. deplores discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities; ### 27. deplores discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities and people on the move , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities and people on the move and to collect data on hate crimes categorized by motivation;


### 27. deplores discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities; ### 27. deplores discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities , including their right to participate in democratic elections;


### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights have still not been implemented; ### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights have still not been implemented and calls for their swift implementation; regrets that discriminatory provisions from the bih constitution prevent all its citizens from enjoying equal political rights;


### 29. underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education; reiterates its call for an urgent end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; ### 29. underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education and urges bih institutions to implement domestic courts’ judgements calling for an urgent end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; calls on bih institutions to reduce administrative barriers for students who wish to continue their education in another canton or entity;


### 36. urges bih to finalise and adopt the national energy and climate plan; calls on it to adopt the necessary legislation on gas , electricity , renewable energy and energy efficiency , and to ensure the full harmonisation of laws for a functional energy market; ### 36. urges bih to finalise and adopt the national energy and climate plan and to avoid energy infrastructure projects increasing the country's dependence on russia and china; calls on it to adopt the necessary legislation on gas , electricity , renewable energy and energy efficiency , and to ensure the full harmonisation of laws for a functional energy market;


### 37. calls on bih to accelerate its implementation of projects under the economic and investment plan for the western balkans and the green agenda; ### 37. calls on bih to accelerate its implementation of projects under the economic and investment plan for the western balkans and the green agenda; emphasises the importance of transparent and efficient use of investments;


### 1. underlines that the eu’s defence sector is fragmented , which creates strategic vulnerabilities for the union , member states and industry; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion in security and defence policies at union level; welcomes , in this context , the commission’s launch of the european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (edirpa) and encourages the commission and member states to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a de facto military union supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment , followed by a review of the treaties for more eu competences on critical technologies for defence , innovation in defence , and security and defence affairs; ### 1. notes that in the face of the significant increase of threats in an increasingly destabilised geopolitical order , the eu must act more strongly to reduce its critical dependencies from the rest of the world; considers that critical technologies should be considered as one of the european security priorities; underlines that the eu’s defence sector suffers from strategic external dependencies that create vulnerabilities for the union , member states and the european defence technological and industrial base (etdib); recalls the importance of the european defence fund (edf) and the horizon programme as regard investment on critical technologies , and calls for a revision of the mff in order to increase its budget; welcomes in this context , the commission’s launch of the european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (edirpa) and encourages the commission and member states to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a de facto military union supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion in security and defence policies at union level;


### 2. calls on the relevant eu bodies to consolidate eu cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge military capabilities and for eu-level legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies and to reduce dependencies; ### 2. calls on the relevant eu bodies to consolidate eu cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge military technologies , equipment and capabilities and for eu-level legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies and to reduce dependencies , while maintaining a competitive internal and global market for the eu defence sector and companies;


### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , and summarise findings; suggests that the european defence agency can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions , including a strategic assessment of the findings; ### 3. calls on the eu to agree on a common definition of what are “critical technologies” , and to agree on a list on main critical domains , as well as to decide on domains where eu action is a priority; calls on the eda to include the notion of critical technologies in its annual card exercise; calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , summarise findings and share them with all other member states when possible and relevant; suggests that the european defence agency can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions , including a strategic assessment of the findings;


### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , and summarise findings; suggests that the european defence agency can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions , including a strategic assessment of the findings; ### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , and summarise findings; suggests that the european defence agency can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions , including a strategic assessment of the findings and present solutions to support common r&;d and procurement projects , especially with regard to ammunition;


### 4. calls for a more pragmatic and business-oriented approach to military research in order to provide incentives for innovation in military technology , including by reducing or removing barriers to entry into the defence market; further calls for increased support for european companies in emerging technologies to ensure they remain competitive in international markets by relaxing the rules on compliance documentation and by providing tax incentives and stimulating investments; ### 4. calls for a more pragmatic and business-oriented approach to military research in order to provide incentives for innovation in military technology , including by reducing or removing barriers to entry into the defence market , while preserving and enhancing the necessary levels of standardisation and interoperability; further calls for increased support for european companies in emerging technologies to ensure they remain competitive in international markets by relaxing the rules on compliance documentation and by providing tax incentives and stimulating investments;


### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs; ### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs and to support emerging clusters based on new projects and cooperation;


### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs; ### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , eu financially supported training programmes , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs;


### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on china for raw materials and calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production; ### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on raw material , in particular from some non-democratic countries and strategic rivals such as china , calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production; recalls that any dependence on critical technologies may lead to increased risks of blackmail on the cfsp and csdp;


### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in nato and included in a trade and technology council (ttc) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources; ### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in nato , when necessary , and included in a trade and technology council (ttc) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources; recalls the need to screen any foreign direct investment in european companies in defence-related emerging technologies to avoid economic dependence and limit the risk of espionage and sabotage on eu critical infrastructure downstream;


### 8. calls for military and strategic interoperability between the eu and like-minded partners and nato , and among member states , to be ensured , given that the risk of fragmentation is exacerbated by different national requirements and national public spending and investment and procurement schemes; ### 8. calls for military and strategic interoperability between the eu and like-minded partners and nato , and among member states , to be ensured , without the eu at risk of any strategic dependency;


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


### 11. expresses concerns about the situation of refuges in malaysia , in particular as regards the detention and deportation of rohingya refugees; reiterates its call on malaysia to sign and ratify the 1951 refugee convention; ### 11. expresses serious concerns about the situation of refuges in malaysia , in particular as regards the detention and deportation of rohingya refugees; calls for malaysia to immediately stop the forced returns of myanmar refugees seeking safety from serious harm and ensure the full respect for the rights of people in need of international protection; reiterates its call on malaysia to sign and ratify the 1951 refugee convention;


### 3. reiterates its call for a swift implementation of the eu global gateway strategy in coordination with the indo-pacific strategy; welcomes the announcement of a eur 10 billion package to accelerate infrastructure investments in asean countries , in particular with regard to the green transition and sustainable connectivity; ### 3. reiterates its call for a swift implementation of the eu global gateway strategy in coordination with the indo-pacific strategy; welcomes the announcement of a eur 10 billion package to accelerate infrastructure investments in asean countries , in particular with regard to the green transition and sustainable connectivity , with the aim of building a new economically sustainable partnership , in accordance with the current environmental issues and the paris agreement;


### 14. welcomes thailand’s enactment in 2022 of the prevention and suppression of torture and enforced disappearance act as a critical milestone in combating torture , ill treatment and enforced disappearances in thailand and calls for its effective implementation; ### 14. welcomes thailand’s enactment in 2022 of the prevention and suppression of torture and enforced disappearance act as a critical milestone in combating torture , ill treatment and enforced disappearances in thailand and calls for its effective implementation; regrets that on 14 february 2023 , the thai government approved a decree to postpone the enforcement of articles 22 to 25 of the act on prevention and suppression of torture and enforced disappearance from february to october 2023; underlines the need to improve the existing legal framework as well as for other measures and actions to be taken in order to move away from the culture of impunity and prevent human rights abuses;


### 15. reiterates its calls urging thailand to take concrete steps towards the abolition of the death penalty and to sign and ratify the 1951 refugee convention; ### 15. reiterates its calls urging thailand to take concrete steps towards the abolition of the death penalty and to sign and ratify the second optional protocol to the international covenant on civil and political rights , aiming at the abolition of the death penalty;


### a. whereas civilian crisis management has become established as a key pillar of the eu’s csdp since 1999 in conflict prevention , stabilisation and promotion of sustainable peace; whereas the demand for civilian crisis management has grown , also as a result of russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against ukraine; ### a. whereas civilian crisis management has become established as a key pillar of the eu’s csdp since 1999 in conflict prevention , stabilisation and promotion of sustainable peace; whereas the demand for civilian crisis management has grown , also as a result of russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against ukraine; whereas civilian missions are crucial in the eu’s wider response to security challenges through non-military means , including those linked to hybrid threats , terrorism , organised crime and various kinds of transnational trafficking;


### c. whereas civilian csdp tasks have , over the years , broadened to include , inter alia , transitional justice , mediation , dialogue and conflict analysis , and have also adapted to new and emerging challenges such as hybrid threats , including cyberattacks and foreign influence , and the manipulation of information; ### c. whereas civilian csdp tasks have , over the years , broadened to include , inter alia , transitional justice , mediation , dialogue and conflict analysis , and have also adapted to new and emerging security challenges such as irregular migration , hybrid threats , including cyberattacks , foreign interference and information manipulation , terrorism and radicalisation , violent extremism and organised crime , and also included to its activities border management , maritime security and the protection of cultural heritage;


### c. whereas civilian csdp tasks have , over the years , broadened to include , inter alia , transitional justice , mediation , dialogue and conflict analysis , and have also adapted to new and emerging challenges such as hybrid threats , including cyberattacks and foreign influence , and the manipulation of information; ### c. whereas civilian csdp tasks have , over the years , broadened to include , inter alia , transitional justice , mediation , dialogue and conflict analysis , and must without delay adapt to new and emerging challenges such as hybrid threats , including cyberattacks and of information manipulation and interference;


### 1. stresses that eu civilian crisis management makes important contributions to international peace and security , and plays a key role in implementing the eu’s integrated approach to external conflicts and crises; ### 1. recalls that crisis management lies at the heart of the eu's csdp , in particular through its military and civilian missions and operation; recalls that a key take-away from the 2020 threat analysis was the need to strengthen the eu's ability to react quickly to crises and to enhance its overall preparedness; stresses that eu civilian crisis management should make important contributions to international peace and security , and plays a key role in implementing the eu’s integrated approach to external conflicts and crises;


### 2. respects the commitment and expertise of the personnel serving in civilian csdp missions; ### 2. underlines the importance of the assignments entrusted to the personnel serving in civilian csdp missions which implies for member states the necessity to provide relevant profiles and for the eeas to implement an attentive hr policy; welcomes in this regard the recent reorganization of the cpcc;


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


### b) security needs and ownership of local populations , ### b) security needs and ownership of the host governments and local populations ,


### 6. calls for the new civilian csdp compact to be used to strive for the full , equal and meaningful participation of women in civilian csdp , including , as a first step , to increase the participation of women to at least 40 % across missions and at all levels by 2024; ### 6. calls for the new civilian csdp compact to be used to strive for the full , equal and meaningful participation of women in civilian csdp , including , to aim at increasing the participation of women to at least 40 % across missions and at all levels by 2024;


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


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


### 8. welcomes the achievements of the 2018 compact in engaging member states in the development of their national implementation plans (nips) , including through structured dialogue and the exchange of good practices and lessons learned , and further building on those through structured and regular capability processes to be agreed upon; ### 8. welcomes the achievements of the 2018 compact in engaging member states in the development of their national implementation plans (nips) , including through structured dialogue and the exchange of good practices and lessons learned , further building on those through structured and regular capability processes to be agreed upon , and promoting regional cooperation and joint actions among the member states;


### 8. welcomes the achievements of the 2018 compact in engaging member states in the development of their national implementation plans (nips) , including through structured dialogue and the exchange of good practices and lessons learned , and further building on those through structured and regular capability processes to be agreed upon; ### 8. takes notes of the achievements of the 2018 compact in engaging member states in the development of their national implementation plans (nips) , including through structured dialogue and the exchange of good practices and lessons learned , and further building on those through structured and regular capability processes to be agreed upon;


### 9. calls for these efforts to be continued , for more numerical targets to be set and timelines for all actions to be established , including identifying the responsible entities; ### 9. calls for these efforts to be continued , and timelines for all actions to be established , including identifying the responsible entities;


### 10. underlines the challenges that civilian csdp missions face , such as the availability of capabilities and resources , responsiveness , swifter decision-making and more scalable , adaptable , modular missions and clearer mandates , and that these were already highlighted in the first compact , which has led to an increased focus on civilian csdp , but not to full operationalisation and the corresponding increase in participation and ownership by member states , which need to be addressed as a matter of urgency in the new civilian csdp compact; ### 10. underlines the challenges that civilian csdp missions face , such as the availability of capabilities and resources , responsiveness , swifter decision-making and more scalable , adaptable , modular missions and clearer mandates , and that these were already highlighted in the first compact , which has led to an increased focus on civilian csdp , but not to full operationalisation and the corresponding increase in participation and ownership by member states;


### 11. calls for clear exit strategies for civilian missions , allowing for swifter closure of missions when operational and political objectives are met; ### 11. calls for clear exit strategies for civilian missions , allowing for swifter closure of missions when operational and political objectives are not met or , when security , political or strategic conditions are not met or not possible to meet anymore in the country of establishment;


### 13. regrets the fact that the only assessments of civilian csdp missions currently in place are strategic reviews feeding into the renewal of the mission mandates; stresses the importance of developing and establishing a system and methodology to assess , inter alia , the performance of missions , their effectiveness and their financial management; stresses , in this regard , the importance of establishing an independent evaluation of the impact of missions; ### 13. notes that the only assessments of civilian csdp missions’ mandates currently in place are strategic reviews feeding into the renewal , adaptation or closure of the mission; stresses the importance of developing and establishing a system and methodology to assess , the performance of missions , their effectiveness and their financial management; stresses , in this regard , the importance of establishing an impartial system to evaluate the impact of missions;


### 15. deplores the fact that in spite of being one of the core commitments in the compact , civilian csdp missions persistently suffer from member states not delivering on their pledges to provide sufficient personnel , with 10 member states currently providing 78 % of seconded personnel , and 17 member states only 22 %; calls on all member states to ensure that they provide seconded staff to fill 100 % of all operational positions and to provide at least 60 % of the seconded staff for non-operational positions; ### 15. deplores the fact that in spite of being one of the core commitments in the compact , civilian csdp missions persistently suffer from member states not delivering on their pledges to provide sufficient personnel , with 10 member states currently providing 78 % of seconded personnel , and 17 member states only 22 %; calls on all member states to ensure that they provide seconded staff to fill 100 % of all operational positions and to aim at providing at least 60 % of the seconded staff for non-operational positions;


### 20. underlines that the cfsp budget for civilian csdp missions has only marginally increased from the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2014-2020 to the mff 2021-2027 (from a starting point of approximately eur 350 million per year) , while at the same time the number and tasks of missions has increased , the security environment has become more challenging , the cost of operations has increased , inflation has grown and the number of contracted personnel has increased , making it extremely difficult to expand the current missions’ mandates or for new missions to be established to respond to urgent security needs; ### 20. underlines that the cfsp budget for civilian csdp missions has only marginally increased from the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2014-2020 to the mff 2021-2027 (from a starting point of approximately eur 350 million per year) , while at the same time the number and tasks of missions has increased , the security environment has become more challenging , the cost of operations has increased , inflation has grown and the number of contracted personnel has increased;


### 21. calls for a substantive increase of funding for the cfsp budget in order to respond to crisis situations and unforeseen events , and to actively identify where complementary projects and programmes could be funded from other relevant eu budgets; ### 21. calls for a substantive increase of the efficiency of the use of the funding allocated to the csdp civilian missions in order to make sure that they effectively respond to crisis situations and unforeseen events , and to actively identify where complementary projects and programmes could be funded from other relevant eu budgets;


### 23. regrets the fact that while eu spending on defence has recently increased considerably , the funding for civilian csdp has not; notes that the strategic compass fails to take into account the fact that civilian capabilities also require enhanced funds; ### 23. notes that while eu spending on defence has recently increased considerably , due to the current very instable geopolitical situation and the return of the war in europe , the funding for civilian csdp has not;


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


### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable; ### 2. strongly regrets that serbia has still not aligned with eu sanctions following russia’s invasion of ukraine; stresses that serbia is one of the very few european countries not aligning with eu sanctions against russia; calls on the relevant authorities to swiftly show unambiguous commitment to eu values , standards and rules and to urgently align with the eu’s decisions and positions in foreign and security policy , including a swift and full alignment with restrictive measures against russia , including sanctions on individuals , groups and entities;


### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable; ### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; urges serbian authorities to ensure that the sanctions decided by the eu against russia and belarus are as effective as possible , by seeking out and countering any circumvention or attempted circumvention of these sanctions; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable;


### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable; ### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with autocratic regimes is unacceptable and must discontinue;


### 3. notes serbia’s alignment with the eu in voting in favour of relevant un general assembly resolutions and russia’s suspension from the human rights council; regrets , however , the fact that serbia has consistently failed to align with the eu’s restrictive measures against russia; deplores serbia’s close relationship with russia; ### 3. notes serbia’s alignment with the eu in voting in favour of relevant un general assembly resolutions and russia’s suspension from the human rights council; regrets , however , the fact that serbia has consistently failed to align with the eu’s restrictive measures against russia; deplores serbia’s close relationship with russia , which is an aggressor against ukraine;


### 4. regrets the fact that key components of serbian foreign policy run directly counter to eu positions , including the signature of agreements setting out joint foreign policy priorities between serbia and russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from russia who are on the eu sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the director of the security intelligence agency , who is known for his anti-eu and pro-kremlin rhetoric; ### 4. regrets the fact that key components of serbian foreign policy run directly counter to eu positions , including the signature of agreements setting out joint foreign policy priorities between serbia and russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from russia who are on the eu sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the director of the security intelligence agency , who is known for his anti-eu and pro-kremlin rhetoric and in the past has shared with the russian authorities information about meetings of the russian opposition in exile; stresses that this appointment poses a threat to democratic practices and human rights and thus further distances serbia from european security policies;


### 4. regrets the fact that key components of serbian foreign policy run directly counter to eu positions , including the signature of agreements setting out joint foreign policy priorities between serbia and russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from russia who are on the eu sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the director of the security intelligence agency , who is known for his anti-eu and pro-kremlin rhetoric; ### 4. deeply regrets the fact that key components of serbian foreign policy run directly counter to eu positions , including the signature of agreements setting out joint foreign policy priorities between serbia and russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from russia who are on the eu sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the director of the security intelligence agency , who is known for his anti-eu and pro-kremlin rhetoric;


### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia; ### 5. expresses concern about the rapid decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia;condemns the attacks by politicians against the eu and certain member states , especially france and germany; notes that this decrease in support is concomitant to the increase in presence of other international actors;


### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia; ### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia; regrets that the eu’s calls for serbia to respect its commitments as a candidate country have been portrayed as blackmail by the highest serbian officials; urges both serbian and eu officials to actively communicate the benefits of eu membership as a matter of priority; deplores that many media outlets , including national television channels , are strongly biased against the eu and in favour of russia in their reporting; remains concerned that publicly financed media outlets , often quoting office-holders , contribute to the dissemination of anti-eu rhetoric in serbia;


### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia; ### 5. expresses concern about the decreasing public support for eu membership in serbia and anti-eu declarations by country’s politicians;


### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for further alignment; ### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu; recalls that such alignment is of crucial importance for overall eu-serbia relations , including on migration management and on the sustainability of the visa-free regime; stresses the urgent need for immediate further alignment;


### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for further alignment; ### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for further alignment; condemns the use of visas for political purposes undermining kosovo by serbia;


### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for further alignment; ### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for immediate and further alignment;


### 7. notes the approval of the amendments to the serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; ### 7. notes the approval of the amendments to the serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; notes with concern that the national convention on the european union assessed that the views of civil society may not have been sufficiently taken into account during the public consultation process on the new set of legislation on the judiciary;


### 7. notes the approval of the amendments to the serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; ### 7. notes the approval of the amendments to the serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; notes the need to associate closely the population to the process of reform to increase its democratic legitimacy and prevent backlashes; deplores the low turn-out to the referendum;


### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue; ### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections; regrets that , since the start of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament in 2019 , political will to seriously improve electoral conditions has often been absent , seriously limiting the effectiveness of the measures adopted ahead of both the 2020 and 2022 elections; welcomes , nevertheless , the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue; regrets that parts of the opposition parties did not participate in the first meeting of the third phase of the inter-party dialogue; stresses that the aim of the dialogue is to improve the work of the national assembly of serbia and that all parties are invited to contribute to this goal , regardless of their ideological orientation;


### 10. welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections , resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets , however , the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government , which resulted in limited decision-making , including on eu-related reforms; ### 10. welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections , resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets , however , the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government , which resulted in limited decision-making , including on eu-related reforms; regrets , also , verbal attacks and smear campaigns against opponents and civil society organisations;


### 11. notes some progress in the fight against corruption; stresses the fact that more effort and political will are needed to achieve tangible results , in particular with regard to serious and organised crime; ### 11. notes very limited progress in the fight against corruption; reiterates its call on serbia to deliver convincing results in cases with high level of public interest , including krušik , jovanjica , telekom srbija and savamala; is concerned about the little progress made in these cases since last year’s report; stresses that more effort and political will are needed to achieve tangible results , in particular with regard to serious and organised crime;


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


### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives; ### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; condemns state-owned telekom srbije for enabling its transmission; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives;


### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives; ### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; points out that it goes against the council's decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision ; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives;


### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives; ### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and fully align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives;


### 16. regrets the fact that the rem awarded four national frequencies to channels that have a history of violating journalistic standards; calls for the fifth licence to be awarded through a transparent and impartial process; ### 16. regrets the fact that the rem awarded four national frequencies to channels that have a history of violating journalistic standards; calls for the fifth licence to be awarded through a transparent and impartial process; condemns the unjustified delay in the process; regrets the decision of the rem to suspend its work for two weeks in december 2022;


### 18. welcomes the significant representation of national minorities in the new parliament; ### 18. welcomes the stronger representation of national minorities in the new parliament;


### 23. notes serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country; ### 23. notes serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country; urges the government to step up its 'dealing with the past' processes and to bring all war criminals to justice;


### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; ### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; condemns the arbitrary detention of kosovo serb politician rada trajković at the merdare crossing point in december 2022; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo;


### 27. welcomes serbia’s progress in developing a functioning market economy but underlines the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by weaknesses in the rule of law; ### 27. welcomes serbia’s progress in developing towards functioning market economy but underlines the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by weaknesses in the rule of law;


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


### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation; ### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures in association with partners to counter the brain drain;


### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation; ### 29. calls on the serbian authorities to take measures to counter depopulation and emigration ;


### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region; ### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region; deplores that foreign actors , most notably chinese companies , have been able to benefit from lower social and environmental standards to the detriment of the safety of local populations.


### 30. is deeply concerned about the investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region; ### 30. is deeply concerned about the strategic investments in serbia by russia and china and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region;


### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; ### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; welcomes serbia's moves to diversify its energy supply by seeking new contracts and building interconnections.


### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; ### 32. welcomes the commission’s energy support package to help the western balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; welcomes the beginning of construction of the gas interconnector between serbia and bulgaria;


### 33. expresses concern about air pollution; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans; ### 33. expresses concern about air pollution; recalls that several places in serbia , notably belgrade , smederevo , kostolac , bor and the kolubara and tamnava valleys , are often on the list of the most polluted areas in the world in terms of air quality; remains worried about chinese-financed coal power generation projects and their impact on the environment and air quality; reiterates its calls on the serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans including available ipa iii , wbif and other eu funds;


### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions in serbia by chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests; ### 34. expresses concern about the environmental impact of new infrastructure constructions and projects in serbia by serbian actors and by foreign actors such as chinese companies; calls on the serbian authorities to address the legitimate concerns expressed in the environmental protests;


### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; ### 1. welcomes kosovo’s application for eu membership , which reflects the pro-european orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; calls the member states to invite the european commission to present the questionnaire in order to asses kosovo’s readiness for candidate status;


### 5. commends kosovo’s ongoing alignment with the eu’s foreign and security policy , in particular its strong condemnation of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine and its implementation of the eu’s restrictive measures against russia and belarus; ### 5. commends kosovo’s ongoing alignment with the eu’s foreign and security policy , in particular its strong condemnation of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine and its implementation of the eu’s restrictive measures against russia and belarus; commends the demonstrated commitment of the government of kosovo to offer shelter to refugees from ukraine and afghanistan and to host a specific program for the journalists of these countries;


### — having regard to its previous resolutions on the middle east peace process , in particular that of 18 may 2017 on achieving the two-state solution in the middle east5 , ### — having regard to its previous resolutions on the middle east peace process , in particular that of 18 may 2017 on achieving the two-state solution in the middle east5 , and the resolution of 14 december 2022 on the prospects of the two-state solution for israel and palestine;


### b. whereas the palestinian leadership has repeatedly called for renewed peace talks leading to a two-state solution , which has not been reciprocated by the israeli government; ### b. whereas the palestinian leadership has placed preconditions on the peace talks leading to a two-state solution , whereas the successive israeli governments have also offered peace talks but without any preconditions;


### c. whereas the israeli occupation of palestinian territory has been ongoing for 55 years; whereas the number of settlers in the west bank and east jerusalem has dramatically increased since the signing of the oslo accords in contravention of international law and the objective of peace; ### c. whereas the israeli occupation of palestinian territory has been ongoing for 55 years; whereas any occupation of territory must be temporary under international law and a permanent occupation is unlawful; whereas the number of settlers in the west bank and east jerusalem has dramatically increased since the signing of the oslo accords in contravention of international law and the objective of peace; whereas this has profoundly changed the social and demographic landscape of the west bank and led to the fragmentation of palestinian areas; whereas israel treats the settlements as a permanent and integral part of its territory , which is tantamount to de facto annexation; whereas this has severely undermined the possibility to establish a palestinian state as part of a two-state solution and instead entrenched an undemocratic one-state reality of unequal rights , perpetual occupation , and conflict; whereas major israeli , palestinian and international human rights organisations as well as several united nations special rapporteurs have recently issued reports concluding that israel’s policies towards the palestinians amount to apartheid according to international law;


### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , but a multiannual prospect for concrete funding is still lacking; ### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , but a multiannual prospect for concrete funding is still lacking; whereas it is necessary to continue implementing an effective process and a scrutinized review of the designation of eu funds;


### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , but a multiannual prospect for concrete funding is still lacking; ### e. whereas eu assistance provides vital budget support to the pa through the pegase programme; whereas since the beginning of the current multiannual financial framework , eu assistance to palestine has been ad hoc; whereas the 2021-2024 joint strategy provides a basis on which annual action programmes can be adopted , whereas an effective oversight and examination of where the funds are allocated is still lacking ;


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued with a strong focus on promoting education based on peacebuilding , reconciliation , tolerance , co-existence and non-violence in view of the crucial role played by the agency for the promotion of stability and development in the region , keeping alive the prospects of sustainable peace;


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas the eu and its member states are the largest donor to unrwa whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , ensuring predictable support for palestinian refugees in line with the eu-unrwa joint declaration 2021-2024;


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued as long as unrwa concretely promotes education based on peacebuilding , tolerance , coexistence;


### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption; ### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation , pressure from radical groups and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption;


### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption; ### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to external and internal problems , such as the worsening rule of law and corruption and the ongoing occupation;


### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to the ongoing occupation and internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption; ### g. whereas in 2011 , the un ad hoc liaison committee concluded that palestinian institutions are ready for statehood; whereas however , since then , the democratic status of palestine has deteriorated owing to internal problems , as well as worsening rule of law and corruption;


### h. whereas the pa faces a crisis of legitimacy; whereas the last palestinian parliamentary elections were held in 2006; ### h. whereas the pa faces a loss of legitimacy among the palestinian population; whereas the last palestinian parliamentary elections were held in 2006;


### i. whereas socioeconomic and employment conditions in palestine have severely deteriorated; whereas the israeli occupation involves significant restrictions on the palestinian economy , which undermines the effectiveness of eu aid and increases palestinian dependence on foreign aid; ### i. whereas socioeconomic and employment conditions in palestine have severely deteriorated; with the continued conflict which increases palestinian dependence on foreign aid; whereas economic reforms by the palestinian authorities are necessary , while they are not in themselves enough to ensure sustainable economic growth and private sector development on palestinian territories; whereas the world bank has highlighted to which extent the restrictions on movement and access in the west bank and the israeli movement and access restrictions on gaza are obstacles to achieving these goals;