### 23. warns against attempts to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and deplores all internal and external actions that endanger stability and jeopardise regional reconciliation; ### 23. warns against attempts by third countries to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and deplores all internal and external actions that endanger stability and jeopardise regional cooperation;


### 24. calls for calm , dignity and maturity in bilateral relations , urges regional partners to restore trust and cooperate with mutual respect and in the spirit of good neighbourliness; ### 24. notes with concern the recent backsliding of bilateral relations between north macedonia and bulgaria; calls for calm , dignity and maturity in bilateral relations , urges regional partners to restore trust and cooperate with mutual respect; recalls that good neighbourly relations and the implementation in good faith of bilateral agreements including the prespa agreement with greece and treaty on good neighbourly relations with bulgaria of 2017 remain an integral and essential element of the enlargement process;


### 25. invites policymakers and the societies of bulgaria and north macedonia to assume joint responsibility and to restore the positive agenda between the two countries in the spirit the of the treaty of friendship; expresses support for continued diplomatic and societal dialogue to resolve bilateral grievances in good faith; ### 25. invites the policymakers of north macedonia and bulgaria to assume joint responsibility and to restore the positive agenda between the two countries in the spirit of the treaty on good neighbourly relations of 2017; expresses support for continued diplomatic and societal dialogue to resolve bilateral grievances in good faith; reiterates that statements or actions with a controversial and provocative nature may negatively impact good neighbourly relations and incite animosity between and within societies; warns both countries against politicising efforts and initiatives for restoring civil society dialogue , cultural cooperation , inclusivity and representation; encourages all institutions concerned in both countries to actively contribute to this endeavour , as any frictions and provocative actions risk undermining achieved progress and further delaying the eu accession process;


### 26. supports efforts to reach an agreement on constitutional changes that would include additional communities in the preamble of the north macedonia’s constitution; ### 26. invites further efforts from north macedonia’s policymakers , both in government and opposition , to fulfil commitments made upon the start of the negotiations process and reach an agreement on constitutional changes that would include and recognise additional citizens living within the borders of north macedonia , such as bulgarians , in the relevant provisions of north macedonia’s constitution , ensuring all recognised minorities stand on an equal footing;


### 26. supports efforts to reach an agreement on constitutional changes that would include additional communities in the preamble of the north macedonia’s constitution; ### 26. supports efforts to reach an agreement on constitutional changes , in line with the country’s commitments that would include additional communities in the preamble of the north macedonia’s constitution; calls on the opposition parties to play a constructive role in this regard;


### 27. urges the authorities to continue to progress on structural reforms that will enable a sustainable recovery and inclusive growth through improved governance , education , digitalisation , social inclusion , formalisation of the economy and upskilling; ### 27. urges the authorities to continue to progress on structural reforms that will enable a sustainable recovery and inclusive growth through improved governance , education , digitalisation , social inclusion , formalisation of the economy and upskilling; calls on north macedonia to mitigate negative economic consequences of the russia’s war of aggression against ukraine;


### 30. invites decision-makers to prioritise energy efficiency measures and welcomes steps to accelerate the energy transition and energy diversification; applauds the eu energy support package for the western balkans , including immediate budgetary support of eur 80 million for north macedonia’s energy reforms; urges the authorities to step up efforts to mainstream environmental and climate action across sectors; expresses support for the region’s integration into the eu energy market; welcomes the diversification of energy sources and routes; ### 30. invites decision-makers to prioritise energy efficiency measures and welcomes steps to accelerate the energy transition and energy diversification; applauds the eu energy support package for the western balkans , including immediate budget support of eur 80 million for energy reforms in north macedonia and to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the energy crisis; urges the authorities to step up efforts to mainstream environmental and climate action across sectors; expresses support for the region’s integration into the eu energy market; welcomes the diversification of energy sources and routes;


### 32. notes the need to fill in transport connectivity gaps by improving planning and administrative and operational capacity and by making progress on new and unfinished core infrastructure projects; ### 32. notes the need to fill in transport connectivity gaps by improving planning and administrative and operational capacity and by making progress on new and unfinished core infrastructure projects , including rail and road pan-european transport corridor viii;


### a. whereas enlargement is the eu’s most effective foreign policy instrument and represents a geostrategic investment in lasting peace , stability and security; ### a. whereas enlargement is the eu’s most effective foreign policy instrument and represents a geostrategic investment in lasting peace , democracy , prosperity , stability and security;


### d. whereas genuine reconciliation in bih is needed , based on its multicultural character and equal rights; ### d. whereas genuine reconciliation in bih is needed , based on its diverse society and equal rights for all;


### 2. welcomes the swift appointment of a new state-level government , the resumption of political decision-making and the appointment of the president and two vice-presidents of the federation of bih; calls for the federation of bih’s government formation to be swiftly completed; ### 2. welcomes the swift appointment of a new state-level government , the resumption of political decision-making and the appointment of the president and two vice-presidents of the federation of bih; regrets the political blockages disabling the formation of the government at the federation of bosnia and herzegovina level; calls for the federation of bih’s government formation to be swiftly completed;


### 3. encourages all authorities to seize the momentum to meaningfully advance on the 14 key priorities and avoid slipping back into obstructive policies; underscores that bih’s path towards eu accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions , rule of law , the fight against corruption and organised crime , respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution; ### 3. encourages all authorities to seize the momentum to meaningfully advance on the 14 key priorities respecting accountability of institutions and quality and transparency of the processes , and avoid slipping back into obstructive policies; underscores that bih’s path towards eu accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions , rule of law , the fight against corruption and organised crime , respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens as enshrined in the constitution; calls on all political actors in bih to end and refrain from the blockages of the democratic processes and work of institutions;


### 4. calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue supporting bih’s eu integration based on strict conditionality; ### 4. calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue supporting bih’s eu integration based on merit and strict conditionality;


### 5. reaffirms its support for the mandates of the office of the high representative and eufor operation althea in overseeing the implementation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 5. reaffirms its support for the mandates of the office of the high representative and eufor operation althea in overseeing the implementation of the dayton peace agreement in order to grant peace and stability; welcomes the operations' support of the armed forces of bih through training activities; underlines the operation’s important work to clear mine areas; welcomes in this context the monitoring and controlling of the destruction of surplus ammunition and weapons;


### 5. reaffirms its support for the mandates of the office of the high representative and eufor operation althea in overseeing the implementation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 5. reaffirms its support for the mandates of the office of the high representative and eufor operation althea in overseeing the implementation of the dayton peace agreement; calls for participation in operation althea to be open to all interested member states;


### 6. welcomes bih’s increased alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation of sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment; ### 6. welcomes bih’s increased alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation of targeted sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment;


### 6. welcomes bih’s increased alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation of sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment; ### 6. welcomes bih’s increased alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy (cfsp) , and urges for the effective implementation all of sanctions stemming from cfsp alignment;


### 8. denounces the recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist policies by the leadership of the republika srpska (rs) entity , including the celebration of the so-called rs day; underlines that such actions destabilise bih , undermine the dayton peace agreement , contradict bih’s eu perspective and endanger access to eu funding; ### 8. denounces the recurring inflammatory rhetoric and secessionist policies by the leadership of the republika srpska (rs) entity , including the unconstitutional celebration of the so-called rs day; underlines that such actions destabilise bih , putting peace at risk , undermine the dayton peace agreement , contradict bih’s eu perspective and endanger access to eu funding; condemns the refusal to implement judgements of the constitutional court of bih; condemns genocide denial and denial of war crimes;


### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in bih; ### 9. reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in bih , including those threatening bih's sovereignty and territorial integrity , notably milorad dodik , as well as other high-ranking officials of republika srpska and third-country officials providing political and material support for secessionist policies;


### 10. condemns malign foreign interference by third actors in bih , notably russia’s destabilisation of the western balkans; ### 10. condemns all malign foreign interference by third actors in bih , most notably russia’s destabilisation of the western balkans; expresses concern regarding the presence and the activities of the wagner group in the in the country;


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


### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp; ### 11. stresses that the rule of law , good governance , pluralism and fundamental rights need to be mainstreamed in ipa iii funding , which must be based on strict conditionality; emphasises once again the importance of the principle of making disbursement of funds conditional on compliance with the rule of law; recalls that eu funding for projects in the rs entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the rs entity and until full alignment with the cfsp;


### 14. welcomes the fact that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric and political obstruction; takes note of the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues; ### 14. welcomes the fact that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric , reported political and financial obstruction , non-transparent financing of election campaigns , trading of polling stations between political parties , numerous irregularities reported by observers and political pressure on the central election commission; expresses its concerns about the large number of invalid ballots; condemns the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues; supports the criticism regarding the transparency , timing and lack of consultations in the processes; underlines that the timing of the changes was not appropriate and undermined the election process;


### 14. welcomes the fact that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric and political obstruction; takes note of the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues; ### 14. welcomes the fact that the general elections held in october 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms , divisive rhetoric and political obstruction; welcomes the changes introduced by the high representative to the election law and constitution of the federation of bih , aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues;


### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports limited , transparent and inclusive reforms that would enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights , and as enshrined the constitution of the country; reiterates its calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports transparent and inclusive electoral reforms based on the principles of federalism and subsidiarity to ensure equality , democratic and legitimate representation , and non-discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples , that would enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement;


### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports limited , transparent and inclusive reforms that would enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports limited , transparent and inclusive reforms based on comprehensive consultations and public dialogue that should include civil society actors to enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement;


### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports limited , transparent and inclusive reforms that would enable a sustainable transformation of the dayton peace agreement; ### 15. regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the european convention on human rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts , as well as the political agreement of 12 june 2022; supports limited , transparent and inclusive reforms that would enable a sustainable and gender equal transformation of the dayton peace agreement;


### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers; ### 18. expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture , political interference and obstruction; urges bih to adopt conflict of interest laws and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers by ensuring the implementation of existing laws and by ensuring independence of institutions responsible for the implementation;


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


### 22. expresses its solidarity with all survivors of war crimes and their families; deplores all historical revisionism , including genocide denial , the glorification of war crimes and war criminals , and the contestation of established facts and tribunals; calls for effective prosecution of such cases; ### 22. expresses its solidarity with all survivors of war crimes and their families; strongly condemns all war mongering rhetoric and reiterate the importance for religious leaders to contribute to the reconciliation; deplores all historical revisionism , including genocide denial , the glorification of war crimes and war criminals , and the contestation of established facts and tribunals; calls for effective prosecution of such cases;


### 23. notes the ongoing reduction in the backlog of war crimes cases , but regrets that the pace remains slow; ### 23. notes the ongoing reduction in the backlog of war crimes cases , but regrets that the pace remains slow and that the strategic goal to solve all cases related to war crimes will not be met due to the high backlog; reiterates the necessity to prosecute and accelerate criminal proceedings , as 28 years have passed and reconciliation cannot be achieved without adequate judgements;


### 25. welcomes bih’s active participation in regional cooperation; welcomes the recent agreements in the context of the berlin process; ### 25. welcomes bih’s active participation in regional cooperation; welcomes the recent agreements in the context of the berlin process and calls for the swift ratification;


### 26. emphasises the vital role of independent media; condemns attacks on and threats and intimidation against journalists , including by politicians and public figures; insists on appropriate judicial follow-up and the protection of journalists; ### 26. emphasises the vital role of independent media; condemns attacks on and threats and intimidation against journalists , including by politicians , public figures and private companies; calls to ensure the transparency of media ownership and financial sustainability of the public broadcasting system; condems republika srpska’s adoption of amendments to the criminal code that recriminalise defamation , as the proposals encourage censorship and block criticism of the regime and other powerful figures; calls on the republika srpska’s authorities to withdraw the amendments;


### 27. deplores discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities , and urges effective prosecution of such cases; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities; ### 27. condemns discrimination , segregation , violence and hate speech against minorities and people on the move; urges for the implementation of effective pathways to legal remedies and prosecution; calls on bih to safeguard and promote the countrywide rights of all minorities and people on the move in order to ensure their protection and their fundamental freedoms; calls on the bih authorities to collect data on hate crimes categorized by motivation;


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


### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights have still not been implemented; ### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights (sejdić-finci judgment and zornić judgement) have still not been implemented and that discriminatory provisions from bih constitution prevents all citizens from having equal political rights;


### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights have still not been implemented; ### 28. regrets that rulings of the european court of human rights have still not been implemented and that discriminatory provisions from the bih constitution prevents all its citizens to enjoy equal political rights;


### 29. underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education; reiterates its call for an urgent end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; ### 29. underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education; considers the agreement on a joint curriculum by all relevant sides that would be unbiased and fact-based as an important precondition to consider ending the practice of ‘two schools under one roof’;


### 30. recognises the key role of civil society; calls on the authorities to foster a conducive environment for their work; calls for the protection and promotion of the freedom of assembly and of expression to be enhanced; ### 30. recognises the key role of civil society in reform processes; condemns attacks on , threats , intimidation , labelling against activists , including by politicians and public figures , and insists on appropriate judicial follow-up and protection of civil society activists , condemns intentions of rs authorities to introduce restrictive laws that would label csos receiving international funding as foreign agents; calls on the authorities to foster a conducive environment for their work; starting with anti-slapp measures , harmonization of legislation regulating freedom of assembly in order to avoid selective accession to this human right , transparent and merit-based distribution and monitoring of the spending of the public money transferred to civil society;


### 30. recognises the key role of civil society; calls on the authorities to foster a conducive environment for their work; calls for the protection and promotion of the freedom of assembly and of expression to be enhanced; ### 30. recognises the key role of civil society in reform processes; calls on the authorities to foster a conducive environment for their work; supports the format of the citizen council in bih and welcomes its policy recommendations from 27 february 2022; calls for the protection and promotion of the freedom of assembly and of expression to be enhanced;


### 31. reiterates the need for solidarity-based migration and asylum management and a fair distribution of reception capacities; welcomes the opening of negotiations on bih’s upgraded status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency; regrets persisting shortcomings in migration and border management; calls on bih to fully align with the eu’s visa policy; ### 31. reiterates the need for solidarity-based migration and asylum approach and a fair distribution of reception capacities; urges for the effective compliance of international law , also in detention centres; emphasises the importance to upheld the principle of non-refoulement and the prohibition of inhuman treatment in all circumstances and for all returns to the migrants’ country of origin or country of transit; calls for the effective inclusion of civil society actors in the reception response , even if the authorities take over the response , to ensure monitoring; takes note of the opening of negotiations on bih’s upgraded status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency; regrets persisting shortcomings in migration and border management , including allegations of pushbacks; calls on bih to fully align with the eu’s visa policy; underscores the importance of maintaining sufficient reception capacity; calls on bih , together with the support of the eu , ensure the set-up of a crisis response capacity in case the number of migrants , refugees and asylum-seekers within the country increases again; calls on bih to improve living conditions and safety inside temporary reception centres; calls on bih to improve the speed , length and quality of the asylum procedures;


### 31. reiterates the need for solidarity-based migration and asylum management and a fair distribution of reception capacities; welcomes the opening of negotiations on bih’s upgraded status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency; regrets persisting shortcomings in migration and border management; calls on bih to fully align with the eu’s visa policy; ### 31. reiterates the need for solidarity-based migration and asylum management and a fair distribution of reception capacities; welcomes the opening of negotiations on bih’s upgraded status agreement with the european border and coast guard agency; welcomes the signature of the ruleboom on the operation of the national/joint contract point for cooperation with europol; regrets persisting shortcomings in migration and border management; calls on bih to fully align with the eu’s visa policy;


### 33. urges bih to prioritise measures aimed at improving competitiveness and the business environment , boosting economic diversification and tax harmonisation , promoting the digital and green transitions , addressing the informal economy and tackling unemployment; ### 33. urges bih to prioritise measures aimed at addressing poverty and inequality , social protection , improving competitiveness and the business environment , boosting economic diversification and tax harmonisation , promoting the digital and green transitions , addressing the informal economy and tackling unemployment; highlights persistent poverty of inhabitants of rural areas and vulnerable groups like roma people , children and elderly people;


### 33. urges bih to prioritise measures aimed at improving competitiveness and the business environment , boosting economic diversification and tax harmonisation , promoting the digital and green transitions , addressing the informal economy and tackling unemployment; ### 33. urges bih to prioritise measures aimed at improving competitiveness and the business environment , while improving economic and social cohesion , boosting economic diversification and tax harmonisation , promoting the digital and green transitions , addressing the informal economy and tackling unemployment;


### 1. underlines that the eu’s defence sector is fragmented , which creates strategic vulnerabilities for the union , member states and industry; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion in security and defence policies at union level; welcomes , in this context , the commission’s launch of the european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (edirpa) and encourages the commission and member states to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a de facto military union supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment , followed by a review of the treaties for more eu competences on critical technologies for defence , innovation in defence , and security and defence affairs; ### 1. regrets that the eu’s defence sector is fragmented , which creates strategic vulnerabilities for the union , member states and industry; is concerned about the lack of coordination and calls for more strategic cohesion in security and defence policies at union level; welcomes , in this context , the commission’s launch of the european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (edirpa) and encourages the commission and member states to take this initiative a step further and strive towards a genuine european defence union supported by a strongly articulated common market for defence equipment , followed by a review of the treaties for more eu competences on critical technologies and innovation in security and defence affairs;


### 2. calls on the relevant eu bodies to consolidate eu cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge military capabilities and for eu-level legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies and to reduce dependencies; ### 2. calls on the relevant eu bodies to consolidate eu cooperative frameworks for developing cutting-edge military capabilities and for eu-level legislation to coordinate member states’ strategies for critical technologies and to reduce dependencies; underlines , in this regard , the need to collaboratively invest in the research and development of emerging and disruptive technologies;


### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , and summarise findings; suggests that the european defence agency can provide light touch support and coordination suggestions , including a strategic assessment of the findings; ### 3. calls on the commission to encourage member states to review all defence programmes and policy tools , check if they are still fit for purpose , and summarise findings; considers that the european defence agency (eda) is well placed to ensure the coherence of innovation activities among european actors in the defence sector; calls , in this regard , for the strengthening of its role in providing support and coordination suggestions for member states , following a strategic assessment of the findings;


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


### 5. underlines the need to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs; ### 5. recognises that the lack of skills constitutes a significant challenge for sustaining and strengthening the european security and defence industries; underlines the need to take an inclusive and accessible approach in reaching out to all available workforce with a view to ensuring a continuous and sustainable supply of skills and human capital; encourages , in this regard , measures to stimulate the development of skills for innovation , research and development (r&d) , and fundamental research in critical areas related to emerging technologies; calls on the commission to encourage member states to establish and fund defence innovation hubs;


### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on china for raw materials and calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production; ### 6. is concerned about the eu’s dependence on individual third countries , such as china , for raw materials and calls on member states to reduce their vulnerabilities resulting from dependence on non-democratic suppliers of critical technologies and materials , to avoid the emergence of new dependencies which risk weakening security of supply , and to enhance defence production chains in europe by localising or near-shoring production;


### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners in nato and included in a trade and technology council (ttc) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources; ### 7. expresses its support for the observatory of critical technologies; calls on member states to commit and strengthen collaboration within the framework of the observatory and for it to be further developed and for its analysis capabilities , including on reducing strategic dependencies , to be enhanced; recognises that the observatory deals with highly sensitive and classified information; calls , in this regard , for setting up safeguards and building trust among stakeholders with a view to enabling the sharing of information and appropriate handling of data; calls on the commission to implement a project to continuously map the need for critical materials , evaluate the eu’s strategic dependencies , monitor supply and demand and changes in the behaviour or strategy of competitors , and engage in foresight exercises to predict new needs in critical materials; urges the eu to take an active role in international cooperation forums in order to accelerate the diversification of production chains; considers that these efforts should be made jointly with our strategic partners , such as those in nato and within the framework of a trade and technology council (ttc) working group in order to coordinate diplomatic efforts to secure supplies and ensure alternative sources;


### 8. calls for military and strategic interoperability between the eu and like-minded partners and nato , and among member states , to be ensured , given that the risk of fragmentation is exacerbated by different national requirements and national public spending and investment and procurement schemes; ### 8. calls for military interoperability and strategic alignment between the eu and like-minded partners as well as with the united states and nato , and among member states , to be ensured , given that the risk of fragmentation is exacerbated by different national requirements and national public spending , investment and procurement schemes;


### 9. calls on the commission to work on a plan and investment scheme to update critical infrastructure , such as nuclear power plants , electricity grids and telecommunications infrastructure (undersea cables) , for the digital age , including by adapting it to ai-assisted drone supervision and maintenance; subsequently calls for the elaboration of an eu r&d and manufacturing strategy for advanced drones; ### 9. emphasises the need to secure and protect critical european infrastructure and ensure sufficient monitoring and surveillance; calls on the commission to work on a plan and investment scheme in cooperation with member states to update critical infrastructure , such as nuclear power plants , electricity grids and telecommunications infrastructure (undersea cables) , for the digital age , including by adapting it to ai-assisted drone supervision and maintenance and in line with the new directive on the resilience of critical infrastructure (cer directive) and the revised directive on security of network and information systems (nis2 directive); subsequently calls for the elaboration of an eu r&d and manufacturing strategy for advanced drones;


### 11. urges the commission and member states to strengthen cooperation between the eda’s defence innovation hub and nato’s defence innovation accelerator for the north atlantic (diana) by supporting joint projects , joint research and joint investment in cutting-edge defence technologies. ### 11. urges the commission and member states to strengthen cooperation among the european union's defence innovation scheme (eudis) , the eda’s defence innovation hub and nato’s defence innovation accelerator for the north atlantic (diana) by supporting joint projects , joint research and joint investment in cutting-edge defence technologies;


### l. whereas malaysia’s sedition act and communications and multimedia act have been used to prosecute critical speech; ### l. whereas malaysia’s sedition act and communications and multimedia act have been used to prosecute critical speech , also against parliamentary members; whereas freedom of expression and assembly in malaysia are currently under attack , aided by the existence of broad and vaguely worded laws , including the sedition act , the printing presses and publications act , and sections 504 and 505 (b) of the penal code which criminalize speech that leads to breach of “public tranquillity”; whereas according to different human rights defenders’ reports , malaysian authorities are increasingly using criminal investigations to harass journalists , civil society activists , academics and ordinary citizens using social media;


### 10. reiterates its call on the malaysian authorities to repeal the sedition act and to bring all legislation , including the communications and multimedia act , in line with international standards on freedom of expression and the protection of human rights; ### 10. reiterates its call on the malaysian authorities to repeal the sedition act and revise the printing presses and publications act and the penal code , in order to effectively guarantee media freedom and ensure freedom of expression and assembly , and to bring all legislation , including the communications and multimedia act , in line with international standards on freedom of expression and the protection of human rights;


### n. whereas thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 un refugee convention; ### n. whereas thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 un refugee convention , and lacks a domestic legal framework to specifically recognize and provide protections to refugees , notably from myanmar , which are either confined to camps or face arbitrary arrest , detention , and forced return or refoulement;


### g) the security-climate nexus , ### g) the security-climate nexus , by mainstreaming climate change and environmental degradation , as it relates to security challenges , while taking concrete steps to reduce the footprint of the missions with the aim to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050 in line with the goals set out under the european green deal ,


### h) civil-military cooperation; ### h) civil-military cooperation , by promoting the rule of law and accountability , including by strengthening the justice chain and capabilities to respond effectively to security challenges;


### 6. calls for the new civilian csdp compact to be used to strive for the full , equal and meaningful participation of women in civilian csdp , including , as a first step , to increase the participation of women to at least 40 % across missions and at all levels by 2024; ### 6. calls for the new civilian csdp compact to be used to strive for the full , equal and meaningful participation of women in civilian csdp , highlights women’s significant contribution in csdp missions and operations success and as a driver of the eu’s credibility as a proponent of equal rights for men and women worldwide; recalls the eu’s gender action plan (gap) iii (2020-2024) , which requires systematic integration of a gender perspective in all eu policies and external actions including the csdp; urges the member states and eeas to promote an increase in the number of women in csdp operations , including , as a first step , to increase the participation of women to at least 40 % across missions and at all levels by 2024; calls on eu member states to commit to gradually achieve gender parity in the appointments of heads of mission and other senior leadership positions; encourages their close cooperation with local civil society actors in promoting gender equality and gender mainstreaming where possible;


### 11. calls for clear exit strategies for civilian missions , allowing for swifter closure of missions when operational and political objectives are met; ### 11. calls for clear exit strategies for civilian missions , allowing for swifter closure of missions when operational and political objectives are met , and also when those are not met;


### 15. deplores the fact that in spite of being one of the core commitments in the compact , civilian csdp missions persistently suffer from member states not delivering on their pledges to provide sufficient personnel , with 10 member states currently providing 78 % of seconded personnel , and 17 member states only 22 %; calls on all member states to ensure that they provide seconded staff to fill 100 % of all operational positions and to provide at least 60 % of the seconded staff for non-operational positions; ### 15. deplores the fact that in spite of being one of the core commitments in the compact , civilian csdp missions persistently suffer from member states not delivering on their pledges to provide sufficient personnel , with 10 member states currently providing 78 % of seconded personnel , and 17 member states only 22 %; calls on eu member states to maintain a commitment in the new compact to raise jointly the number and share of seconded personnel to at least 70% of international personnel across all missions and at all levels , while aiming for 100% seconded personnel in operational positions;


### 16. stresses the need to reform the human resources policy and management system , and to ensure that the working conditions in civilian csdp missions contribute to a safer and more inclusive environment; welcomes the eeas’s efforts to address weaknesses in the support provided to staff in missions , including the revision of the code of conduct , with a particular focus on human rights principles; ### 16. stresses the need to reform the human resources policy and management system , and to ensure that the working conditions in civilian csdp missions contribute to a safer and more inclusive environment; welcomes the eeas’s efforts to address weaknesses in the support provided to staff in missions , including the revision of the code of conduct , with a particular focus on human rights principles; calls on the eeas to examine ways aimed at reducing staff turnover and vacancy rates , including amongst others , extending deployment time;


### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable; ### 2. regrets serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the cfsp , in particular in the context of the russian war on ukraine; regrets that in 2022 , for the first time , the european commission detected backsliding in one of negotiating chapters with serbia (chapter 31: foreign , security and defence policy); underlines the fact that , as a candidate country , serbia must adhere to the eu’s principles and policies , and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptable; reiterates its position that accession negotiations with serbia should advance only if the country aligns with eu sanctions against russia and makes significant progress on the eu-related reforms; calls on serbia to systematically align with the eu’s restrictive measures and general policy towards russia , demonstrate progress in democracy and the rule of law and embrace eu values and priorities;


### 3. notes serbia’s alignment with the eu in voting in favour of relevant un general assembly resolutions and russia’s suspension from the human rights council; regrets , however , the fact that serbia has consistently failed to align with the eu’s restrictive measures against russia; deplores serbia’s close relationship with russia; ### 3. notes serbia’s alignment with the eu in voting in favour of relevant un general assembly resolutions and russia’s suspension from the human rights council; regrets , however , the fact that serbia has consistently failed to align with the eu’s restrictive measures against russia; deplores serbia’s close relationship with russia and state officials’ inability to clearly communicate serbia’s commitment to the eu; condemns state officials and influential media’s campaign to undermine the eu;


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


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


### 6. notes the initial steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for further alignment; ### 6. welcomes the steps taken by serbia to align with the eu’s list of non-eu countries whose nationals require visas for the eu and calls for further alignment; welcomes serbia’s alignment with eu’s restrictive measures against belarus for its role in the russian invasion of ukraine , as well as measures against former ukrainian leadership; regrets , however , that the government of serbia chose not to publicly announce its decision to align with these measures; commends very good cooperation with eu on the management of illegal migration , as well as operational cooperation with frontex;


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


### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue; ### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament; notes the parallel dialogue “without external mediation” that threatened to undermine the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament regrets that timing and undermined consultation process in which the framework governing the elections were substantially changed just before the elections were called , contrary to good democratic practice as underlined in the venice commission code of good practice in electoral matters , contributed legal uncertainty during 2022 april elections; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue while stressing that clear political decision and commitment are needed on serbia’s strategic direction; regrets the fact that part of the opposition parties did not participate in the first meeting of the third phase of the inter-party dialogue (parliamentary dialogue process); stresses that the aim of the dialogue is to improve the work of the national assembly of serbia and that all parties are invited to contribute to this goal , regardless of their ideological orientation;


### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the european parliament; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue; ### 8. welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions ahead of the april 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue (ipd) facilitated by the european parliament; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this dialogue process; welcomes the readiness of the national assembly to continue this cooperation and supports the establishment of european parliament’s co-facilitated parliamentary dialogue in serbia;


### 9. notes the conclusions of the final report of the organization for security and co-operation in europe / office for democratic institutions and human rights election observation mission , according to which the 3 april 2022 parliamentary elections presented diverse political options , but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field , favouring the incumbents; calls on the serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections; ### 9. notes the conclusions of the final report of the organization for security and co-operation in europe / office for democratic institutions and human rights election observation mission , according to which the 3 april 2022 parliamentary elections presented diverse political options , but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field , favouring the incumbents; regrets that integrity of elections was undermined , due to legal uncertainty caused by a comprehensive change of electoral framework shortly prior to elections , voters being deprived of the right on balanced and objective information about the electoral offer , and endangering the freedom of choice for certain groups of the population; regrets that the longstanding issues of unbalanced media reporting , pressure of voters and the abuse of public office have persisted throughout the election campaign; calls on the serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections , in particular those more ambitious that could lead to substantial improvements in the electoral conditions , especially in levelling the playing field , enabling pluralism in the media , and protecting voters’ rights; urges the authorities to properly investigate and prosecute pressure on voters , clientelism , corruption and other recorded allegation on criminal acts in relation to elections; deplores the institutional lack of reaction and sanctions from previous elections that directly contributes to the atmosphere of impunity in regard to pressures on voters , clientelism and corruption; regrets serious allegations about manipulation with voter registry , that lacked adequate institutional response; expresses concern that it took 93 days to determine the final results of the early parliamentary elections; urges serbian authorities to ensure that the electoral results are determined efficiently and transparently in the future;


### 10. welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections , resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets , however , the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government , which resulted in limited decision-making , including on eu-related reforms; ### 10. welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections , resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets , however , the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government , despite the clear outcome of the elections , which resulted in limited decision-making , including on eu-related reforms; expresses concern about the limited space for opposition's engagement in the parliament , mistreatment of opposition mps , tensions and slandering campaigns in the plenary; condemns obstructions and misuse of parliamentary mechanisms , including particularly parliamentary oversights and control instruments; and calls for equal treatment of opposition mps , consistent and effective implementation of the parliamentary code of conduct and impartial sanctioning of parliamentary integrity breaches;


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


### 12. notes that serbia’s adequate legislative and institutional framework for upholding fundamental rights needs to be put into practice; urges the serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard human rights; ### 12. notes that serbia’s adequate legislative and institutional framework for upholding fundamental rights needs to be put into practice; calls the serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard human rights;


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


### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives; ### 14. condemns the opening of an rt (formerly russia today) office in belgrade and the launch of its online news service in serbian; urges the serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of sputnik and rt; calls on serbia to fight disinformation , including manipulative anti-eu narratives and in particular state sponsored disinformation campaigns aiming to shift political preferences; calls for abandoning pro-russian reporting across the media spectrum in the spirit of serbia's dedication to integration in the eu , as well as for urgent prevention and reaction against production and proliferation of disinformation;


### 15. expresses concern about the delayed implementation of the media strategy and the related action plan; urges the government to increase the transparency of media ownership and financing and ensure the independence of the regulatory authority for electronic media (rem); ### 15. urges the authorities to address the lack of political pluralism in the public service broadcaster , as well as across the media spectrum; regrets the presence of pluralism only during election campaign; expresses concern about the delayed implementation of the media strategy and the related action plan; urges the government to increase the transparency of media ownership and financing and ensure the independence of the regulatory authority for electronic media (rem); calls for investigation of the government connections and financing of the media;


### 16. regrets the fact that the rem awarded four national frequencies to channels that have a history of violating journalistic standards; calls for the fifth licence to be awarded through a transparent and impartial process; ### 16. regrets the fact that the rem awarded four national frequencies to channels that have a history of violating journalistic standards and of hate speech , dehumanisation , violating rights of minors , misleading the public , non-compliance with warnings issued by the rem and spreading pro-russian propaganda; calls for the fifth licence to be awarded through a transparent and impartial process; condemns the unjustified delay in the process; regrets the decision of rem to suspend its work for two weeks in december 2022;


### 17. underlines the importance of a framework enabling civil society organisations to operate freely and participate in policy-making in inclusive and meaningful ways; ### 17. underlines the importance of a framework enabling civil society organisations to operate freely and participate in policy-making in inclusive and meaningful ways; commends the work of the national convention on the european union in this regard; condemns slandering campaigns and attacks against the civil society portraying them as traitors and state enemies;


### 19. is concerned about gender-based discrimination and violence; calls on the government to adopt the overdue action plan and funding for the strategy relating to violence against women and domestic violence; ### 19. welcomes the adoption of the national strategy for gender equality and strategy for prevention and protection against discrimination but gender-based discrimination and violence should be further tackled; calls on the government to adopt the overdue action plan and funding for the strategy relating to violence against women and domestic violence;


### 20. welcomes the holding in belgrade of the first-ever europride march in south-east europe; regrets the contradictory communication by the serbian authorities , including the initial ban on the march; ### 20. welcomes the holding in belgrade of the first-ever europride march in south-east europe; regrets the contradictory communication by the serbian authorities , including the initial ban on the march; deplores all verbal attacks and threats against the europride organisers and participants in the weeks leading up to the manifestation; condemns the vilification of the europride organisers and participants by the members of the ruling party and the pro-government media; regrets that the draft law on same-sex unions has still not been submitted to the parliament; calls for increased measures to combat harassment , hate propaganda and hate crimes against lgbti+ people;


### 22. welcomes the adoption of new strategies on anti-discrimination and roma inclusion and calls for their effective implementation; ### 22. welcomes the adoption of new strategies on anti-discrimination and roma inclusion and calls for their effective implementation; deplores the instrumentalisation and violation of civil rights of vulnerable groups , particularly the roma community , in the pre-election period and during the elections , due to politically motivated systemic pressures;


### 23. notes serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country; ### 23. notes serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives and expresses concern towards non-inclusive regional initiatives such as open balkan initiative; encourages serbia to step up its reconciliation efforts and to adopt and implement measures that would actively contribute to solutions of the open billateral disputes; calls on serbian authorities to address with urgency the issue of missing persons; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country;


### 23. notes serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country; ### 23. notes serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country; deplores the denial of genocide in srebrenica across the public sphere; condemns media programmes and institutions which are the primary tool for promoting these narratives;


### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; ### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu-facilitated belgrade-pristina dialogue and commends the work of the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law which will contribute to regional stability and prosperity; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements by both sides , including the establishment of the association / community of serb-majority municipalities;


### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities; ### 24. reiterates its full support for the eu special representative for the belgrade-pristina dialogue; calls on serbia and kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive , legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations based on mutual recognition , in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements by both sides , including the establishment of the association/community of serb-majority municipalities which must be set up in line with kosovo's constitution;


### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; ### 25. strongly condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; warns that the current state of regular tensions is unsustainable; is deeply concerned about the tensions in the north of kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; condemns the arbitrary detention of kosovo serb politician rada trajković at merdare crossing point in december 2022; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; welcomes the constructive approach of serbia in belgrade-priština dialogue , and commitment to the process of normalisation;


### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in north kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo; ### 25. condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in the north of kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on orthodox christmas eve; denounces also the continuous pattern of escalatory actions by serbia and serbian-sponsored actors , including through illegitimate blockades , violent attacks and the threat of military action , with the objective of forcing concessions and undermining the republic of kosovo; regrets that serbia has resumed the kosovo de-recognition campaign; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in kosovo;


### 26. welcomes the recent agreements in the framework of the berlin process; ### 26. welcomes the recent agreements in the framework of the berlin process regulating travel with id-s within the region , recognition of academic qualifications and recognition of qualifications for certain professions; encourages serbian parliament to ratify these agreements soon as possible; expresses support for socio-economic regional cooperation involving all six western balkan countries;


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


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


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


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


### 35. calls on the government to take measures regarding river pollution and further align with the eu acquis on water quality and nature protection; ### 35. calls on the government to continue investing efforts in measures regarding river pollution and further align with the eu acquis on water quality and nature protection;


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


### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo; ### 2. welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of kosovo to enter into force no later than 1 january 2024; urges the commission and council to avoid any further delays;


### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; ### 3. urges the member states that have not yet recognised kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; recalls its position that the independence of the republic of kosovo is irreversible;


### — having regard to the ongoing investigation of the international criminal court into the situation in palestine , opened on 3 march 2021 , ### — having regard to the ongoing investigation of the international criminal court (icc) into the situation in palestine , opened on 3 march 2021 ,


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


### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa , whose work parliament continually supports and advocates to be continued; ### f. whereas eu funding includes a multiannual contribution to unrwa; whereas the agency continues to face very serious challenges in upholding its essential mandate and remains a critical lifeline for millions of palestine refugees , pending a just and lasting solution to their plight in accordance with international law and relevant un resolutions; whereas the parliament continually supports and advocates for the agency’s work to be continued;


### h. whereas the pa faces a crisis of legitimacy; whereas the last palestinian parliamentary elections were held in 2006; ### h. whereas the pa faces a crisis of legitimacy; whereas the last palestinian parliamentary elections were held in 2006; whereas the last palestinian presidential elections were held in 2005;


### urge the pa to eliminate repressive restrictions on the funding and registration of non-governmental organisations and to respect the freedom of assembly and expression; ### urge the pa to eliminate repressive restrictions on the funding and registration of non-governmental organisations and to respect the freedom of assembly and expression , including the right for workers to organize in free and independent trade unions;


### urge the pa to eliminate repressive restrictions on the funding and registration of non-governmental organisations and to respect the freedom of assembly and expression; ### urge the pa to eliminate repressive restrictions on the funding and registration of non-governmental organisations , to respect the freedom of assembly and expression and not to arbitrarily detain people exercising their fundamental rights;


### call on the pa to amend national legislation to align with international legal standards on anti-discrimination to ensure that hate crimes are prohibited under the law , and to diligently investigate any discriminatory motives; ### call on the pa to amend national legislation to align with international legal standards on anti-discrimination , including by recognizing sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics under civil law , to ensure that hate crimes are prohibited under the law , and to diligently investigate any discriminatory motives;


### call on the pa to guarantee respect for the principles of the rule of law , the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary in order to restore public confidence in institutions; ### call on the pa to guarantee respect for the principles of the rule of law , the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary in order to restore public confidence in institutions; assist to take concrete steps towards administrative reforms of the legislative council , the judiciary system , especially high constitutional court; encourage to unblock pending laws , especially family , social , anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism legislation;


### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ### enhance funding , including humanitarian aid and development assistance , for the green transition , good governance and anti-corruption efforts , including public financial management reform; expand aid to palestinian civil society , including to human rights defenders under attack; ensure that principles of sound financial management are applied and underline that funding must not be suspended for civil society organisations on arbitrary grounds or without evidence of misconduct;


### exclude the pa ministry of interior from eu financial assistance through pegase to the pa , while retaining the overall level of financial support , until authorities take effective steps to end arbitrary arrests and torture and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for abuses; ### enhance policy dialogue and urge the pa ministry of interior and the authorities under its supervision to end arbitrary arrests and torture and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for abuses; if no progress is made , consider temporarily redirecting the eu financial assistance to the ministry in the framework of pegase , while retaining the overall level of financial support to the pa;


### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; ### ensure continued and additional financial support to palestinian refugees through unrwa to meet the increasing needs on the ground; be reminded of the joint text on the eu general budget for the financial year 2023 , which calls for additional funding to the agency , and ensure in this regard that additional contributions will support its programme budget and the delivery of core human development services;


### continue with its important track record of support for effective multilateralism , for efficient and transparent multilateral organisations , and for the un in particular as an indispensable forum for multilateral solutions for global challenges and for policy outreach , policy dialogue and consensus-building across the international community; welcomes the council conclusions of 13 july 2020 on eu priorities at the united nations and the 75th united nations general assembly , seen as effective fora to promote universal values which are also the eu’s core values; ### continue with its important track record of support for effective multilateralism , for efficient and transparent multilateral organisations , and for the un in particular as an indispensable forum for multilateral solutions for global challenges and for policy outreach , policy dialogue and consensus-building across the international community; welcomes the council conclusions of 13 july 2020 on eu priorities at the united nations and the 75th united nations general assembly , seen as effective fora to promote universal values which are also the eu’s core values; notes that the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu and that promoting these values externally , advancing democracy , the rule of law , the universality and indivisibility of human rights should be at the core of the eu’s common foreign and security policy , in accordance with article 21 of the teu and the union’s strategic interests , and that this should also be reflected , in an effective and coherent way , in all areas of the union’s relations with non-eu countries and institutions;


### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; ### continue with its efforts to enable the eu and its member states to progressively speak with one voice in the un and other multilateral fora , as this is the only way that the union can play a leading role on the international scene and use its influence to bring about positive changes and better responses to global challenges , with particular reference to the un security council (unsc) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating unsc members which are eu member states , with the un general assembly (unga) and with the human rights council (hcr); make the eu’s foreign and security policy more effective and proactive by using the rule of qualified majority voting in the council; praises the excellent role played by the eeas and its delegations , as well as the delegations of the eu member states , in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation;


### continue to provide valuable support to the un secretary-general in his quest to advance the programme of reforms in the un and reinforce the un’s capacity to further development , promote peace and security , and streamline its internal management system with a view to an effective , transparent , financially sustainable and accountable un that is able to reconnect with its citizens; underlines that the major progress achieved in the un reform process has been in the administrative and bureaucratic sphere , while major political reforms remain pending; ### continue to provide valuable support to the un secretary-general in his quest to advance the programme of reforms in the un and reinforce the un’s capacity to further development , promote peace and security , and streamline its internal management system with a view to an effective , transparent , financially sustainable and accountable un that is able to reconnect with its citizens; underlines that the major progress achieved in the un reform process has been in the administrative and bureaucratic sphere , while major political reforms remain pending; to find a broad consensus to reform the unsc in particular through a limitation of the use of the right to veto and a change in the composition of its membership to better reflect today’s world; to seek for a permanent seat for the european union;


### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; ### continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the un human rights council (hrc) , the unga and the unsc; commends the work of the eu in supporting the work of the hrc , in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision-making and policy areas of the un; recall that human rights are indivisible , interdependent and interrelated; maintain a strong commitment to promoting the end of the death penalty;


### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society and the private sector; ### continue to expand its diplomacy and outreach toolbox , with particular regard to climate diplomacy , peace and security , fair globalisation and the capacity to pursue policy dialogue and policy consensus , not only with un members but also with relevant interlocutors such as cities , regions , academia , civil society , local and indigenous communities and the private sector;


### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains; ### pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the un system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the un on effective peacekeeping missions with clear objectives , a clear capacity of delivery , and effective mechanisms , including the perspectives of women in line with un security council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions , as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians , which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of eu support to countries emerging from violent conflict and , therefore , calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings , including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains; commend the work and contribution to the fight against impunity of ms agnès callamard , un special rapporteur on extrajudicial , summary or arbitrary executions , in conducting investigations into suspected cases of extrajudicial murders while being the subject of intimidations and threats;


### remain committed as a front-runner in mobilising all means of effective implementation and follow-up of the objectives of agenda 2030 across all internal and external policies of the eu; stresses the urgent need to adequately support and recognise the important and indispensable work of humanitarian agencies such as the world food programme; ### remain committed as a front-runner in mobilising all means of effective implementation and follow-up of the objectives of agenda 2030 across all internal and external policies of the eu; stresses the urgent need to adequately support and recognise the important and indispensable work of humanitarian agencies such as the world food programme; welcome the decision to award the 2020 nobel prize to the world food programme for its efforts to combat hunger , for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict


### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; ### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; condemn the abuse by many authoritarian regimes of the measures introduced to fight the covid-19 in order to consolidate power , further undermine human rights , crackdown on opposition and civil society , incite hatred campaigns against minority groups , introduce further measures to curtain their citizens´ rights and freedoms and seek geopolitical advantage abroad;


### support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good; ### stress that international human rights law and the promise of achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030 should remain the cornerstones of all responses to the pandemic; support the un secretary-general’s call for an affordable and accessible covid-19 vaccine , to be considered a global public good;


### continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the un system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data protection , due diligence , artificial intelligence or cyberspace , while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards; ### continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the un system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data protection , due diligence , fight against impunity , artificial intelligence or cyberspace , while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards;


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; recalls that human rights should remain at the core of the global compacts with a specific attention to migrants in situations of vulnerability , such as children , minors and women; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa);


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); stress the importance of upholding the right to asylum worldwide;


### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa); ### address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the global compact on migration and the global compact on refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant un bodies such as unhcr and the united nations relief and works agency (unrwa) , including financial support;


### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; ### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , and call on all member states to continue to support and implement the eight un security council resolutions regarding the women , peace and security agenda , which guide work and actions to promote gender equality and strengthen women’s participation , protection and rights across the conflict cycle , from conflict prevention through post-conflict reconstruction; with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life;


### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; ### further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women , in line with the beijing declaration and its platform for action , with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life; recalls that sexual violence such as rape is used as a tactic of war and constitutes a war crime and calls for strengthened protection of women and girls in conflict situations , especially as regards sexual violence;


### — having regard to the joint declarations of the eastern partnership summits of 2009 in prague , 2011 in warsaw , 2013 in vilnius , 2015 in riga and 2017 in brussels , ### — having regard to the joint declarations of the eastern partnership summits of 2009 in prague , 2011 in warsaw , 2013 in vilnius , 2015 in riga , 2017 in brussels and eastern partnership leaders' video conference in 2020 ,


### — having regard to the joint declaration of the heads of the member states of the group of five for the sahel (g5 sahel) and the president of the french republic made at the summit of 13 january 2020 held in pau , france (the pau declaration) , ### — having regard to the joint declaration of the heads of the member states of the group of five for the sahel (g5 sahel) and the president of the french republic made at the summit of 13 january 2020 held in pau , france (the pau declaration) and the joint declaration of 28april 2020 made by the members of the european council with the member states of the g5 sahel ,


### 1. welcomes the fact that eu membership continues to be serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly elected government; ### 1. welcomes the fact that eu membership continues to be serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly formed government;


### 2. underlines that the momentum created by the new mandate following the 21 june 2020 elections in serbia is an opportunity to make important progress towards serbia’s european perspective; advocates for the opening of additional negotiating chapters as serbia makes the necessary commitments to reform; notes that the opening of chapters is a tool for achieving sustainable pro-european change in serbia; ### 2. underlines that the momentum created by the new mandate following the 21 june 2020 elections in serbia is an opportunity to make important progress towards serbia’s european perspective; advocates that no further negotiating chapters should be opened until serbia makes the necessary commitments to reform; notes that the opening of chapters is a tool for achieving sustainable pro-european change in serbia;


### 3. notes that serbia has continued aligning its legislation with the acquis; underlines that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters , as well as on the normalisation of relations with kosovo , continues to be essential and will determine the pace of accession negotiations; ### 3. notes that serbia has continued aligning its legislation with the acquis; regrets , however , that the pace of the alignment has been significantly slower than what the government originally set out , including for the period before the covid-19 pandemic; underlines that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters , as well as on the normalisation of relations with kosovo , continues to be essential and will determine the pace of accession negotiations;


### 4. stresses the importance of strategic communication on eu accession by serbian stakeholders; underlines that public discussion about eu accession must be based on facts; encourages the serbian authorities to communicate more actively their commitment to european values in public debate; ### 4. stresses the importance of strategic communication on eu accession by serbian stakeholders; underlines that public discussion about eu accession must be based on facts; calls on the serbian authorities to communicate more actively their commitment to european values in public debate; notes that the pro-government newspapers and television channels , often quoting government officials , remain a significant disseminator of the anti-eu rhetoric in serbia;


### 5. calls on serbia and the eu member states to pursue a more active and effective communication policy on the european perspective , aimed at both serbian and eu citizens; ### 5. notes with concern that the latest survey shows that less than 50 % of the citizens are in favour of the eu accession of the country; calls on serbia and the eu member states to pursue a more active and effective communication policy on the european perspective , aimed at both serbian and eu citizens;