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


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


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


### pursue partnership and cooperation with relevant southern neighbourhood countries in order to tackle climate change and water scarcity; recalls that the eu strategy on climate action and climate mitigation will not be as effective without sizeable investment and improvement in the eu’s neighbourhood; supports the flagship initiatives on climate preservation in the economic and investment plan for the southern neighbourhood; recalls that access to water , reforestation , decarbonisation and access to renewable energy sources will be essential for the climate neutrality of the southern neighbourhood and to protect it against the effects of climate change; recalls , further , that this , in turn , will increase the eu’s capacity to achieve its objectives of climate neutrality; ### urgently step up partnership and cooperation with relevant southern neighbourhood countries in order to tackle climate change , environmental protection and fight water scarcity; recalls that the eu strategy on climate action and climate mitigation will not be as effective without sizeable investment and improvement in the eu’s neighbourhood; supports the flagship initiatives on climate preservation in the economic and investment plan for the southern neighbourhood; recalls that access to water , reforestation , decarbonisation and access to renewable energy sources will be essential for the climate neutrality of the southern neighbourhood and to protect it against the effects of climate change; recalls , further , that this , in turn , will increase the eu’s capacity to achieve its objectives of climate neutrality;


### pursue an active eu role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among all the countries of the southern and eastern mediterranean that have relevant natural gas reserves , promoting , where necessary , the capacity for understanding and final settlements on maritime border demarcation , and further promoting the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states; ### pursue an active eu role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among all the countries of the southern and eastern mediterranean that have relevant natural gas reserves , promoting , where necessary , the capacity for understanding and final settlements on maritime border demarcation according to the un convention on the law of the sea (unclos) , and further promoting the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states; promoting also electrical interconnection in the scope of diversifying eu's energy resources and increasing its energy supply from renewable energy sources;


### pursue an active eu role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among all the countries of the southern and eastern mediterranean that have relevant natural gas reserves , promoting , where necessary , the capacity for understanding and final settlements on maritime border demarcation , and further promoting the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states; ### further promote the interconnection capacity between countries in the southern and eastern mediterranean that produce natural gas and the european union , through relevant eu hubs and considering , in particular , adequate pipeline , harbour and regasification infrastructures and technology both in the eu and in southern neighbourhood countries for the benefit of all producer countries and all member states and in full compliance with the objectives of the green deal;


### build on the very positive experience of some member states in supporting start-up companies and further advancing their work through dedicated incubators or accelerators , especially in key sectors such as health , renewable energy and education; takes the view that the eu should set up incubators or accelerators in relevant southern neighbourhood countries , support the creation of local start-up companies , and increase their digital and green capacities; concurs on the importance of further improving the digital infrastructure of relevant southern neighbourhood countries and including these countries in the eu’s digital agenda; points out that this is a prerequisite for economic development , socioeconomic integration and wider access to education; recalls the importance of close policy dialogue and cooperation between the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries to develop adequate cybersecurity policies and partnership in international forums on cybersecurity standards; takes the view that the eu should build on the stratcom task force south and develop a concrete strategy for combating disinformation in our southern neighbourhood countries , aiming to counter fake news and propaganda in order to reinforce democracy and stability; ### build on the very positive experience of some member states in supporting start-up companies and further advancing their work through dedicated incubators or accelerators , especially in key sectors such as health , renewable energy and education; takes the view that the eu should encourage partners to set up incubators or accelerators in relevant southern neighbourhood countries , support the creation of local start-up companies , and increase their digital and green capacities; concurs on the importance of further improving the digital infrastructure of relevant southern neighbourhood countries and including these countries in the eu’s digital agenda; points out that this is a prerequisite for economic development , socioeconomic integration and wider access to education; recalls the importance of close policy dialogue and cooperation between the eu and the southern neighbourhood countries to develop adequate cybersecurity policies that protect fundamental rights and freedoms of all users , in line with eu values , and partnership in international forums on cybersecurity standards; takes the view that the eu must urgently develop the stratcom task force south and develop a concrete strategy for combating disinformation in our southern neighbourhood countries , aiming to counter fake news and propaganda from russia , china , iran and turkey , in order to reinforce democracy and stability; expresses its deep concern over the domestic impact , in eu member states , of disinformation campaigns aggressively led by turkey , russia and china on social media platforms and conventional media;


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


### promote regional , sub-regional and bilateral integration in the southern mediterranean , in particular with a view to the removal of any border , transport or trade barriers between the countries of the region and actively promoting closer links and partnerships; takes the view that the recent negev foreign ministers summit in sde boker attests to the potential for regional integration and peace in the region in the framework of the abraham accords; welcomes the intention of holding this summit annually and calls on the vp/hr and the commission to use the positive momentum of the abraham accords to advance dialogue and cooperation in the region on support for the middle east peace process and the two-state solution; ### promote regional , sub-regional and bilateral integration in the southern mediterranean , in particular with a view to the removal of any border , transport or trade barriers between the countries of the region and actively promoting closer links and partnerships; continue to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict in western-sahara , asks for the return to full respect of the ceasefire and encourage morocco and algeria to improve their relations; notes that the recent negev foreign ministers summit; stresses the potential for regional integration and peace in the region , including in the un framework and the framework of the abraham accords; welcomes the intention of holding this summit annually and calls on the vp/hr and the commission to use the positive momentum of the abraham accords in the fields of environmental protection , water cooperation and renewable energy , as exemplified by the green-blue deal between israel , palestine and jordan , to advance dialogue and cooperation in the region on support for the middle east peace process and the two-state solution;


### promote regional , sub-regional and bilateral integration in the southern mediterranean , in particular with a view to the removal of any border , transport or trade barriers between the countries of the region and actively promoting closer links and partnerships; takes the view that the recent negev foreign ministers summit in sde boker attests to the potential for regional integration and peace in the region in the framework of the abraham accords; welcomes the intention of holding this summit annually and calls on the vp/hr and the commission to use the positive momentum of the abraham accords to advance dialogue and cooperation in the region on support for the middle east peace process and the two-state solution; ### promote regional , sub-regional and bilateral integration in the southern mediterranean , in particular with a view to the removal of any border , transport or trade barriers between the countries of the region and actively promoting closer links and partnerships and un resolutions;


### implement the new agenda for the mediterranean through dedicated dialogue and consultation with local and regional authorities , as well as reinforce the links between eu delegations and the euro-mediterranean regional and local assembly (arlem); recalls that these are important drivers for development and are closer to the people , so that implementation strategies can reach all communities , including those most disadvantaged geographically or in socioeconomic terms; ### implement the new agenda for the mediterranean by reinforcing eu's support for a free , strong and independent civil society across the mediterranean , and through dedicated dialogue and consultation with local and regional authorities , as well as reinforce the links between eu delegations and the euro-mediterranean regional and local assembly (arlem); recalls that these are important drivers for development so that implementation strategies can reach all communities , including those most disadvantaged geographically or in socioeconomic terms; insists that eu support to civil society organizations is essential in all countries of the region without exception , and should not be conditioned to the approval of authoritarian governments;


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


### – having regard to the ‘strategic compass for security and defence - for a european union that protects its citizens , values and interests and contributes to international peace and security’ action plan , which was approved by the council on 21 march 2022 and endorsed by the european council on 25 march 2022 , ### – having regard to the ‘strategic compass for security and defence - for a european union that protects its citizens , values and interests and contributes to international peace and security’ , which was adopted by the council on 21 march 2022 and endorsed by the european council on 25 march 2022 ,


### 1. reiterates its clear support for albania’s democratic transformation , underpinned by its strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to european integration; ### 1. reiterates its clear support for albania’s democratic transformation , underpinned by its strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to european integration along , with good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation;


### 3. recognises the transformative nature of the accession negotiations to be conducted under the revised enlargement methodology; ### 3. recognises the transformative nature of the accession negotiations to be conducted under the revised enlargement methodology within a broader strategic context , including malicious activities seeking to undermine the political stability and european integration of the western balkan countries;


### 4. underscores that the pace of eu accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of all institutions and is grounded in the rule of law , good governance and fundamental rights; urges albania to sustain and intensify efforts to reinforce the functioning of the judiciary , strengthen the rule of law , counter corruption and organised crime , and ensure media freedom; ### 4. underscores that the pace of eu accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of all institutions and is grounded in the rule of law , good governance and fundamental rights; urges albania to sustain and intensify efforts to reinforce the functioning of the judiciary , strengthen the rule of law and human rights , including the protection of persons belonging to minorities , counter corruption and organised crime , and ensure media freedom;


### 7. recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections , including through digitalisation , data protection , equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing; ### 7. recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings line with the osce/odihr recommendations by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections , including through digitalisation , data protection , equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing;


### 9. encourages the government to accelerate administrative preparations for the upcoming accession negotiations; stresses the importance of having in place coherent government structures to effectively coordinate eu integration matters; underlines the need to improve intra-service coordination , evaluation and monitoring of eu-related reforms , to advance decentralisation , country-wide modernisation and depoliticisation of the civil service and to enable conditions to conduct the upcoming population census; ### 9. encourages the government to accelerate administrative preparations for the upcoming accession negotiations and to make the best possible use of assistance and transfer of know-how provided by eu member states in this regard; stresses the importance of having in place coherent government structures to effectively coordinate eu integration matters; underlines the need to improve intra-service coordination , evaluation and monitoring of eu-related reforms , to advance decentralisation , country-wide modernisation and depoliticisation of the civil service and to enable conditions to conduct the upcoming population census;


### 12. notes the need for further progress on freedom of expression , media independence and pluralism; requests authorities to take decisive action against the marginalisation of and intimidation against independent media outlets and reporters; repeats its calls to improve the working conditions of journalists and to adopt regulations enhancing transparency around media ownership , funding and public advertising; ### 12. notes the need for further progress on freedom of expression , media independence and pluralism; requests authorities to take decisive action against the marginalisation of and intimidation against independent media outlets and reporters; repeats its calls to improve the working conditions of journalists and to adopt regulations enhancing transparency around media ownership , funding and public advertising; underlines that the self-regulation in online media needs to be ensured;


### 13. recalls that any revision of media laws should be in line with the venice commission recommendations and should take place in a transparent and inclusive manner; ### 13. recalls that any revision of media laws should be in line with the venice commission recommendations and should take place in a transparent and inclusive manner , together with consultation with media organisations;


### 16. urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent and prosecute all instances of hate speech , hate crimes and intimidation; ### 16. urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent and prosecute all instances of hate speech , hate crimes and intimidation; notes with concerns that hate speech and discriminatory language continue to be a problem in the media , especially online media and violence and discrimination against members of the trans-community is still a worrying phenomenon in the country;


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


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


### 17. welcomes advances in ensuring equal opportunities and calls for further improvements in the enforcement of gender equality , property rights , data protection , rights of people with disabilities and minority rights; ### 17. welcomes advances in ensuring equal opportunities and calls for further improvements in the enforcement of gender equality , data protection and rights of people with disabilities;


### 21. welcomes albania’s long-standing proven commitment to hosting refugees; recalls the authorities’ obligation to ensure due asylum process and to address the needs of refugees , asylum seekers and migrants; ### 21. welcomes albania’s long-standing proven commitment to hosting refugees and the decision from august 2021 to temporarily hosting refugees from afghanistan; recalls the authorities’ obligation to ensure due asylum process and to address the needs of refugees , asylum seekers and migrants;


### 23. commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process , followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts; ### 23. commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform , underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process , followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts; commends that the vetting process continued to deliver tangible results and the legislative framework has been further strengthened to ensure a more efficient delivery of justice;


### 25. welcomes the work of the specialised structure for anti-corruption and organised crime (spak) and the spak courts in tackling corruption and organised crime; ### 25. welcomes the work of the specialised structure for anti-corruption and organised crime (spak) and the spak courts in tackling corruption and organised crime; notes that additional efforts are needed to further increase seizure and confiscation of assets stemming from corruption , and to develop the track record in high-level cases;


### 38. welcomes the albanian government’s continued steps promoting good neighbourly relations and inclusive regional integration by developing a regional economic area; ### 38. encourages the albanian government to continue promoting good neighbourly relations , as well as enhancing inclusive regional integration by developing a regional economic area;


### 2. urges bih to advance on the 14 key priorities by restoring the independence of the judiciary , strengthening the rule of law , intensifying the fight against corruption and organised crime , securing media freedom and an enabling environment for civil society , and protecting vulnerable groups; ### 2. urges bih and calls once more on all political actors to advance on the 14 key priorities with a view to enabling bih to make significant steps towards eu membership; urges to devote particular attention to establishing and reinforcing the independence of the judiciary , strengthening the rule of law values and principles in state institutions , intensifying and enhancing the fight against corruption and organised crime , fostering and securing media freedom and an enabling environment for civil society , and protecting vulnerable groups;


### 3. reiterates its clear support for bih’s democratic transformation through european integration , based on sovereignty and territorial integrity , grounded in the principles of equality and non-discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution; ### 3. reiterates its clear support for bih’s civic democratic transformation through european integration , based on sovereignty and territorial integrity , grounded in the principles of equality and non-discrimination of all citizens as enshrined in the constitution;


### 4. stresses that enforcement of the dayton peace agreement includes the obligation to implement ohr decisions; ### 4. stresses that enforcement of the dayton peace agreement includes the obligation to implement ohr decisions without prejudice to the implementation of the needed political and structural reforms in the country;


### 5. regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in bih and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement , to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process; ### 5. regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in bih and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a democratic and human rights based agreement , in line with european court of human rights rulings and venice commission recommendations , to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process;


### 6. strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations , all hate rhetoric and disruptive action , including withdrawal from institutions , particularly by the leadership of the republika srpska entity , which destabilises the country , undermines its statehood in violation of the dayton peace agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions , which undermine state institutions , legal order , judicial independence and sovereignty; calls for a full , non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions; ### 6. strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations , all hate rhetoric and disruptive action , including the withdrawal from and consequent blockade of state institutions , thereby preventing the fulfilment of any of the much needed reforms in the country , particularly by the leadership of the republika srpska entity , but also by the hdz bih leadership , which all together destabilises the country , causes a deep institutional and political crisis , undermines its statehood in violation of the dayton peace agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions , which undermine state institutions , legal order , judicial independence and sovereignty; calls for a full , non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions;


### 8. underlines that the eu future of bih depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation , warranting its democratic , inclusive and multi-ethnic character; urges bih to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (recom); ### 8. underlines that the eu future of bih depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation , warranting its democratic , inclusive and multi-ethnic character; urges bih to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (recom); calls on the commission to take a stance and make it clear that sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation are one of the conditions for bih to receive eu financial support;


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


### 9. encourages authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on missing persons and to ensure redress for the families of civilian victims , and the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people , the full respect of their rights and the return of their property; ### 9. encourages authorities to resume cooperation and data sharing on missing persons and to ensure redress for the families of civilian victims , and the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people , the full respect of their rights and the return of their property both at national and regional level;


### 10. welcomes the amendments to the bih criminal code outlawing the glorification of war criminals and the denial of genocide , crimes against humanity and war crimes; deplores any attempt not to implement this decision; strongly condemns all forms of historical revisionism , denial , or minimisation or glorification of war crimes including non-compliance with decisions of international and domestic tribunals; ### 10. welcomes and supports the amendments to the bih criminal code outlawing the glorification of war criminals and the denial of genocide , crimes against humanity and war crimes; deplores and rejects any attempt not to implement this decision; strongly condemns all forms of historical revisionism , denial , or minimisation or glorification of war crimes including non-compliance with decisions of international and domestic tribunals; calls for the swift implementation of these amendments and for effective investigations on cases of genocide denial;


### 11. urges bih’s political actors to make progress on reforms that are needed to bring the country closer to the eu; denounces all attempts to stall these reforms , thus endangering access to eu funding under ipa iii , which must be based on strict conditionality and depends on the cooperation of different authorities; ### 11. urges bih’s political actors to end the multilevel blockade of bih state institutions and make progress on reforms that are needed to bring the country closer to the eu; denounces all attempts to stall these reforms , thus endangering access to eu funding under ipa iii , which must be based on strict conditionality and depends on the cooperation of different authorities;


### 12. stresses the importance of holding elections this year as planned; ### 12. stresses the importance of holding elections this year as planned and urges all political actors to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric calling for a boycott of the elections;


### 16. recalls the need for laws on gas and electricity , renewables , energy efficiency and climate , and to step up environmental and nature protection; ### 16. recalls the need for a comprehensive revision of all laws on gas and electricity , renewables , energy efficiency and climate in line with the principles of the eu green deal , and to step up environmental and nature protection;


### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary; ### 17. calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice , state capture , nepotism , cronyism , high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across bih to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary; reiterates the need to investigate political and administrative links to organised crime and effectively prosecute high-profile corruption cases;


### 18. recalls the need to update laws and align with the eu on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism , and to establish an asset recovery office; ### 18. recalls the need to update laws and align with the eu on anti-money laundering , financing of political parties , protection of whistle-blowers , countering the financing of terrorism , and to establish an asset recovery office;


### 19. urges bih to strengthen and adequately fund anti-corruption structures , covering conflicts of interests and lobbying; ### 19. urges bih to strengthen and adequately organize and fund anti-corruption structures , covering conflicts of interests and lobbying;


### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; ### 21. deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting the safety of journalists , from physical threats to their life and their well being as well from slapp , with systematic and efficient prosecution; calls on the authorities to carry out investigations in a timely manner and to assign a special layer of protection for journalists in criminal codes;


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


### 24. stresses the need to safeguard the rights of minorities and inclusion of vulnerable populations; calls for stronger country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; urges the prevention and proactive prosecution of hate crimes , hate speech and disinformation as well as gender-based and sexual violence; ### 24. stresses the need to safeguard the rights of minorities and inclusion of vulnerable populations; calls for stronger country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; urges the prevention and proactive prosecution of discrimination , hate crimes , hate speech and disinformation as well as gender-based and sexual violence;


### 27. urges bih to reverse the trend of regression on alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy , particularly with regard to implementing sanctions against russia and belarus following the invasion of ukraine; calls on bih to strengthen good neighbourly relations; ### 27. urges bih and calls on all political actors , especially those preventing the country's alignment on implementing sanctions against russia and belarus following the invasion of ukraine , to reverse the trend of regression on alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy; calls on bih to strengthen good neighbourly relations;


### — having regard to the applications for eu membership submitted by ukraine , moldova and georgia , and the related commission opinions and council conclusions , ### — having regard to the applications for eu membership submitted by ukraine , moldova and georgia , and the related commission opinions ,


### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent; ### a. whereas enlargement is a very powerful policy instrument and a strategic investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent;


### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent; ### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic and future geopolitical investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent;


### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in stability and prosperity on the european continent; ### a. whereas enlargement is the most effective eu foreign policy instrument and one of the union’s most successful policies , and it remains a strategic investment in peace , stability and prosperity on the european continent;


### b. whereas a new impetus is needed to reenergise the enlargement process , ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact; ### b. whereas a new , clearly defined and strategically , politically and geopolitically focused impetus is needed to overcome the status quo and reenergise the enlargement process within the eu and especially in candidate countries , while ensuring its continuity , consistency , credibility and impact through concrete political and societal reforms in the countries that are part of the enlargement process;


### c. whereas the russian invasion of ukraine has prompted three countries with eu association agreements – ukraine , georgia and moldova – to submit membership applications; ### c. whereas russia's war of aggression against ukraine has prompted three countries with eu association agreements – ukraine , georgia and moldova – to submit membership applications;


### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits; ### d. whereas each enlargement country should be judged on its own merits avoiding bilateral biases or conflicts between member states and aspiring countries;


### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights and the rules-based multilateral order; ### recognise that the eu’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy , human rights , the rules-based multilateral order , as well as the strict and unanimous adherence to rule of law principles and shared fundamental values;


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


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### retain the geostrategic and geopolitical relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing holistic integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes with a view to becoming a more credible and efficient global player;


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### strengthen the eu’s position as a global player; retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes;


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes , including by reducing the use of vetoes and avoiding bilateral blockages in the context of the enlargement policy;


### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes; ### retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the eu by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign , security and defence policies , and by streamlining its decision-making processes , while at the same time strengthening its existent internal policies and making them transparent and easily adaptable by candidate countries;


### undertake a thorough assessment of the eu’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through necessary institutional reforms; ### undertake , in the light of russia's aggression of ukraine and the growing assertiveness of china and other global players in direct or indirect competition with the interests of the eu and its member states , a thorough assessment and revision of the eu’s enlargement policy as a whole , especially with regard to its capacity and its aims , and enhance it with the new eu strategy for enlargement , including through defining clear and transparent policy objectives and implementing institutional reforms , if needed;


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


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


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering a common eu approach towards the western balkan countries;


### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan countries; ### strengthen member states’ commitment to enlargement by delivering on eu’s obligations towards the western balkan and eastern european countries;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### unresolved bilateral disputes need to be resolved before accession to eu as a prerequisite to successful candidate countries’ accession processes;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### adopt an official mechanism allowing the arbitration of unresolved bilateral disputes in order to avoid that these conflicts block candidate countries’ accession processes;


### avoid using unresolved bilateral disputes to block candidate countries’ accession processes; ### avoid using unresolved bilateral and regional disputes based on narrow domestic political interests to block candidate countries’ accession processes , thereby weakening the eu's regional and global influence;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### review and renew strategic communication and promotion of the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states , with special focus on democracy , rule of law and welfare of citizens;


### strengthen strategic communication on the benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states; ### strengthen strategic communication on the mutual benefits of enlargement both in the accession countries and in the member states;


### overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process both as a political goal and in terms of its methodology; ### overcome the enlargement gridlock by revamping the accession process both as a political goal and in terms of its methodology by clearly defining the political , economic and societal aims as well as the different stages of the accession process , with active involvement of both the eu's and candidate countries' institutions;


### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and foreign policy alignment; ### accelerate the integration of countries that demonstrate strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to and actual implementation of eu-related reforms , democratic consolidation and adherence to democratic standards , respect for fundamental values and principles and full foreign policy alignment;


### offer membership-oriented roadmaps of tangible and concrete steps to all aspiring countries by further enhancing the revised enlargement methodology; ### grant candidate status to all aspiring countries and offer membership-oriented roadmaps for each individual country with tangible and concrete steps by further enhancing the revised enlargement methodology with tailor made instruments and mechanisms;


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


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


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward concrete and verifiable progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking , especially in the areas of democracy , media freedom , fight against corruption , human rights and rule of law;


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning in real time any backtracking;


### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives while sanctioning any backtracking; ### reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective eu policies and initiatives , including access to eu funds in these areas , while sanctioning any backtracking;


### step up solidarity and interim political and economic incentives for accession countries , ensuring that intermediate integration steps do not substitute but facilitate the final goal of fully-fledged eu membership; ### step up solidarity and interim political and economic incentives for accession countries , ensuring that intermediate integration steps , particularly gradual integration into the eu single market , do not substitute but facilitate the final goal of fully-fledged eu membership;


### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; ### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia;


### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by opening long over-due accession talks with albania and north macedonia and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay; ### recognise western balkan countries’ achievements by organizing the first inter-governmental conference with the republics of albania and north macedonia , thus opening long over-due accession talks and granting visa liberalisation to kosovo without delay;


### assist bosnia and herzegovina in addressing 14 key priorities , as a precondition for obtaining candidate status; ### grant bosnia and herzegovina (bih) candidate status , as a clear message of support and unequivocal commitment to its european perspective as well as a step forward towards the (geo)political stabilization of the country and the whole region;


### encourage the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country; ### encourage and support the acceleration of montenegro’s accession process , as the most advanced candidate country;


### recognise the threat created by russia’s war of aggression by immediately granting eu candidate status to ukraine and continuing to provide political and technical support to moldova and georgia with a view to enabling them to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes; ### deleted


### recognise the threat created by russia’s war of aggression by immediately granting eu candidate status to ukraine and continuing to provide political and technical support to moldova and georgia with a view to enabling them to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes; ### provide political and technical support to georgia with a view to enabling it to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of this country , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes;


### recognise the threat created by russia’s war of aggression by immediately granting eu candidate status to ukraine and continuing to provide political and technical support to moldova and georgia with a view to enabling them to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes; ### continue to provide enhanced political , technical and financial support to ukraine and moldova , who were recently granted candidate country status , and step up engagement with georgia with a view to enabling it to reach this important milestone as soon as possible , as a clear political signal of solidarity with and support to the people of these countries , and a means to accelerate internal reform processes;


### step up the eu’s constructive engagement with the authorities of both serbia and kosovo to achieve a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement between the two in the framework of the belgrade-pristina dialogue; ### step up the eu’s constructive engagement with the authorities of both serbia and kosovo to achieve a comprehensive , mutually recognized and acceptable , legally binding normalisation agreement between the two in the framework of the belgrade-pristina dialogue;


### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia; ### prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with serbia only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia and shows progress in democracy , rule-of-law and embraces eu values and priorities;


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


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


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


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### reassess accession negotiations with turkey based on ongoing geopolitical dynamics , its progress in eu-related reforms , and its willingness to support european union strategic interests , especially in times of crises;


### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu and demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; ### formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey , in accordance with the negotiating framework , until the country reengages with the eu , demonstrates clear and significant progress in eu-related reforms and fully respects eu member states' territorial integrity and sovereignty , while continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest;


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


### propose ‘special partnerships’ for countries that do not intend to join the eu or do not fulfil membership criteria; ### deleted


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### confirm the central role of democratic transformation and the rule of law in the accession negotiations as foreseen in the renewed consensus on enlargement since 2006 , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom;


### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom; ### bring democratic transformation and the rule of law back to the very centre of the eu accession process , prioritising judicial independence , the fight against corruption and organised crime , good governance , human rights , fundamental freedoms and media freedom , and setting these priorities as crucial , non-negotiable benchmarks in country-specific roadmaps in the assessment of individual progress;


### improve the consistency , efficiency , visibility and transparency of pre-accession assistance; ### improve the consistency , efficiency , visibility and transparency of pre-accession assistance and take the necessary corrective measures in line with the findings of the european court of auditors special report of 10 january 20221a;


### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishing a monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanism for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , triggering negative conditionality in the form of the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses; ### strengthen rule of law reporting for all accession countries by establishing a monitoring , dialogue and warning mechanism for rectifying major rule of law deficiencies , offering both positive and negative conditionality in the form of either access to eu policies or the suspension of accession negotiations and pre-accession funding , and enabling the reopening of negotiation chapters under reversibility clauses;


### formally assess accession countries under the eu’s rule of law mechanism and reporting , and the eu justice scoreboard , with the aim of preventing a persistent lack of progress , serious deficiencies and regression; ### formally assess accession countries under the eu’s rule of law mechanism and reporting , and the eu justice scoreboard , using the same working methods as for member states , with the aim of preventing a persistent lack of progress , serious deficiencies and regression and calls on the commission to draft rule of law reports on the accession countries in the years before full membership rights are granted;


### (aa) strengthen the culture of political pluralism and constructive political dialogue; ### (aa) strengthen and actively engage in fostering the culture of political pluralism and constructive political dialogue;


### (ab) foster electoral reforms , democratic pluralism , intra-party democracy , transparency of party and media funding , and judicial and media independence and freedom; ### (ab) foster electoral reforms with the aim of ensuring undisputed free and fair election processes in all candidate and aspiring countries , democratic pluralism , intra-party democracy , transparency of party and media funding , and judicial and media independence and freedom , by setting these benchmarks as preconditions for financial support and any further progress in the accession process;


### (ab) foster electoral reforms , democratic pluralism , intra-party democracy , transparency of party and media funding , and judicial and media independence and freedom; ### (ab) foster electoral reforms , democratic pluralism , intra-party democracy and adoption of internal frameworks for integrity and fighting corruption within the political parties , transparency of party and media funding , as well as judicial and media independence and freedom;


### (ac) uphold democratic accountability and enhance the parliamentary dimension of the accession process; ### (ac) uphold democratic accountability and enhance the parliamentary dimension , especially parliamentary oversight , of the accession process;


### (ac) uphold democratic accountability and enhance the parliamentary dimension of the accession process; ### (ac) uphold democratic accountability and enhance the parliamentary dimension of the accession process , encourage the organization of bilateral parliamentary meetings between parliaments of member states and those of accession countries;


### (ae) considerably reinforce efforts towards sustainable reconciliation , good neighbourly relations , inclusive regional cooperation and solidarity; ### (ae) considerably reinforce efforts towards the settlement of conflicts , promoting confidence , sustainable reconciliation and good neighbourly relations; foster inclusive regional cooperation and solidarity , and support a regional approach in the implementation of socio-economic projects;


### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility; ### (af) step up citizen participation and the involvement of civil society in the enlargement process by increasing funding allocated to the civil society and invest in the youth and intraregional mobility by increasing the budget of the erasmus+ programme and adopt a 14 years transition period after accession in which civil society organisations from these countries are still able to apply for eu financial support;


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


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


### 7. stresses the need to work towards an effective , results-oriented and inclusive multilateralism , where governments , civil society , the private sector , academia and other relevant stakeholders can effectively work together to serve and achieve global goals , values and interests; acknowledges the importance of reconciling the two critical eu goals of enhancing the eu’s visibility as a global actor and supporting the role of multilateral fora; recalls the need to address and manage these tensions and to articulate a balanced position between these two goals , in line with the eu’s core values , ideas and interests; ### 7. stresses the need to work towards an effective , results-oriented , values-based , and inclusive multilateralism , where governments , civil society , the private sector , academia and other relevant stakeholders can effectively work together to serve and achieve global goals , values and interests; acknowledges the importance of reconciling the two critical eu goals of enhancing the eu’s visibility and leverage as a global actor and supporting the role of multilateral fora; recalls the need to address and manage these tensions and to articulate a principled and assertive position between these two goals , in line with the eu’s core values , ideas and interests;


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


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


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


### 9. supports the eu’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights , its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law , its active support to and use of un human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues , its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the vp/hr and the commission in their quest to ensure that the un human rights council acts more efficiently , addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively , credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the un human rights system , including through increased public scrutiny of human rights council membership , responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the un general assembly with candidates to the human rights council , as proposed by the vp/hr and the commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 october 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the un high commissioner for human rights; welcomes the eu’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the un general assembly’s third committee and the un security council , as well as the cooperation between the eu and the un on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues; ### 9. asks the eu to consistently implement its stated tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights , its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law , its active support to and use of un human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues , its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the vp/hr and the commission in their quest to ensure that the un human rights council acts more efficiently , addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively , credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current un high commissioner for human rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the un human rights system , including through increased public scrutiny of human rights council membership , responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the un general assembly with candidates to the human rights council , as proposed by the vp/hr and the commission in their joint communication; calls on eu member states to make their votes for hrc membership public and to provide the rationale for that vote , based on the voluntary pledges and track records of candidates in terms of cooperating with the hrc; calls on eu member states to vote against all candidates that fail to meet the criteria set out in unga resolution 60/251 of 15 march 2006; welcomes the launch on 12 october 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the un high commissioner for human rights; welcomes the eu’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the un general assembly’s third committee and the un security council , as well as the cooperation between the eu and the un on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues;


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