### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further with regard to the domestic , institutional and foreign policies; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; reaffirms its interest in having a strategic alignment and constructive cooperation based on shared values and interests in areas such as foreign policy and security , economy , trade , migration , climate change or digitalization; believes that , the if current negative trends were to be reversed , strengthened relations could provide great potential and be mutually beneficial , particularly in multilateral fora and with regard to geostrategic challenges;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; pursuing dialogue in good faith and abstaining from unilateral actions which run counter to the eu interests and violate international law , the sovereignty and the sovereign rights of eu member states is an absolute requirement in this regard;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of commitment from the side of turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is an important neighbouring country , with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations based on international law and mutual respect;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice and intolerance; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic open model compatible with eu values;


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , including the arbitrary passport cancellations which , despite some incremental improvements , remain a major breach of the freedom of movement , and the undue profiling by the authorities of dismissed public sector workers which undermines the right to presumption of innocence as well as their existence within the turkish society as equal citizens; is concerned that many extraordinary powers granted during the state of emergency were transposed into ordinary law through law no. 7145 , introduced shortly after the end of the state of emergency and remain in the statute today;


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. believes that the deterioration of the fundamental freedoms in turkey predates the period of the state of emergency installed after the coup attempt of 2016; considers that extraordinary measures can be expected in front of an existential threat such as a coup attempt but that they need to be proportional and remain limited in time and scope; notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , despite that existential threat having long ago and fortunately disappeared;


### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests; ### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as peaceful political activism on issues of concern to kurdish and alevite people , peaceful protests and demonstrations held by former public sector workers and women’s rights activists and by victims of the state of emergency such as cemal yıldırım and melek çetinkaya , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy aimed at clamping down on peaceful dissenting opinion and the exercise of the right to freedom of expression; notes with great concern the continued mass incarceration of people convicted or held in pre-trial detention on terrorism-related charges based on scant or absurd evidence; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its condemnation of the use of violence in the context of the kurdish issue ;reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; urges the parties to the conflict to resume the negotiations , which came to halt 2015 , towards developing a peaceful and sustainable solution.


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy of repression of human rights and of any critical voice in the country , with the complicit cooperation of a judiciary branch unable or unwilling to rein in any abuses to the constitutional order; regrets that this broad concept of terrorism contravenes the basic principle of individual responsibility through collective generic accusations;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; notes with great concern the continued mass incarceration of people convicted or held in pre-trial detention on terrorism-related charges based on scant evidence; reiterates its firm condemnation of any violence against civilians from all state and non-state actors.


### 13. considers that the erosion of the rule of law and the systemic lack of independence of the judiciary continues to be one of the most pressing and worrying issues; condemns the increased surveillance by the executive and the political pressure affecting the work of judges , prosecutors , lawyers and bar associations; ### 13. considers that the erosion of the rule of law and the systemic lack of independence of the judiciary continues to be one of the most pressing and worrying issues; condemns the increased surveillance by the executive and the sometimes overt political pressure affecting the work of judges , prosecutors , lawyers and bar associations; is appalled by the mass arrest and prosecution of lawyers for representing their clients; is concerned about the legislative amendment allowing for the division of bar associations along political lines in a way to diminish their role as human rights watchdogs;


### 13. considers that the erosion of the rule of law and the systemic lack of independence of the judiciary continues to be one of the most pressing and worrying issues; condemns the increased surveillance by the executive and the political pressure affecting the work of judges , prosecutors , lawyers and bar associations; ### 13. considers that the erosion of the rule of law and the systemic lack of independence of the judiciary continues to be one of the most pressing and worrying issues; condemns the increased surveillance by the executive and the political pressure affecting the work of judges , prosecutors , lawyers and bar associations; is appalled by the mass arrest and prosecution of lawyers for representing their clients; is concerned about the legislative amendment allowing for the division of bar associations along political lines in a way to diminish their role as human rights watchdogs.


### 14. is deeply worried about the disregard by the turkish judiciary of european court of human rights (ecthr) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the constitutional court; ### 14. is deeply worried about the disregard by the turkish judiciary of european court of human rights (ecthr) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the constitutional court; is concerned about the mass arrest of more than 100 lawyers just for legally representing suspects of pkk or gülen movement cases; regrets the failure of the echr to deliver a judgment on the individual application of imprisoned journalist and author ahmet altan , which has been pending before the echr since january 2017; deplores political impediments employed by the incumbent government and its political allies against judicial reform demands;


### 14. is deeply worried about the disregard by the turkish judiciary of european court of human rights (ecthr) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the constitutional court; ### 14. is deeply worried about the disregard by the turkish judiciary of european court of human rights (ecthr) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the constitutional court; is deeply concerned about the recent targeting by the executive on the latter , including the public statements considering the institutional overhaul of the court;


### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority; ### 15. reiterates the importance of media freedom and independence as one of the core values of the eu and a cornerstone of any democracy; expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information , amid a suffocating lack of pluralism in media outlets , frequently misusing anti-terror legislation with the aim of muzzling criticism; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority and to immediately release and acquit all unlawfully detained journalists , writers and social media users for exercising their profession and civil rights; notes that , even if in the last year the number of journalists in prison has decreased from 160 to over 70 , this number remains very high and continues to be a cause of serious concern;


### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority; ### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; condemns the closing down of many media outlets , inter alia samanyolu tv , yumurcak tv , zaman newspaper , özgür gündem newspaper , cihan news agency , burç fm; condemns the imprisonment of journalists , media employees as well as social media users; notes with deep concern the increasing restrictions and censorship imposed on social media platforms; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority;


### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority; ### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; condemns the imprisonment of journalists , media employees as well as social media users; notes with deep concern the increasing restrictions and censorship imposed on social media platforms; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority;


### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system; ### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system; notes the political , legislative and administrative measures taken by the government to paralyze municipalities run by mayors of opposition parties in i̇stanbul , ankara , i̇zmir and south eastern cities; regrets that the incumbent government abuses financial resources and administrative competences of the state to weaken or silence the opposition;


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş; ### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chairs selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ , the mayor of kars , ayhan bilgen , and other democratically elected hdp officials , members of parliament , its administration and members; is appalled by the rise in hate crimes against citizens of kurdish origin;


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş; ### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention since november 2016 of former hdp co-chairs figen yüksekdağ and selahattin demirtaş , opposition leader and former presidential candidate; recalls the ruling by the european court on human rights on his case , which calls on the turkish authorities to immediately release him;


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş; ### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chairs selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ , members of parliament , elected mayors , administrators and members.


### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; ### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics , judges , prosecutors and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; condemns the recent decision of the istanbul regional court of appeal to uphold the convictions of four human rights defenders in the büyükada case on terrorism related charges , despite the absence of any evidence of criminal activity and the fact that allegations against these defendants had repeatedly been disproven , including by the state’s own evidence;


### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; ### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; and other prominent journalists like ahmet altan and hanim büsra erdal.


### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; ### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; calls on the commission and the member states to increase their protection of and support for human rights defenders at risk in turkey , including through emergency grants;


### 19. commends the existence of a vibrant , plural , engaged and heterogeneous civil society in turkey , in spite of the massive political crackdown , as it represents one of the few remaining checks on the turkish government; ### 19. commends the existence of a vibrant , plural , engaged and heterogeneous civil society in turkey , in spite of the massive political crackdown , as it represents one of the few remaining checks on the turkish government and with the potential to help the country confront its deep political and social challenges;


### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation; ### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation , which receives less attention than deserves; is concerned by the restrictions put in place on the rights of journalists and human rights defenders working on the kurdish issue and the continued pressure on kurdish media , cultural and language institutions and expressions all around the country , leading to further shrinking of cultural rights; stresses the urgency of resuming a credible political process leading to a peaceful settlement of the kurdish issue; calls on turkey to promptly investigate all serious allegations of human rights abuses , killings and forced disappearances , and to allow international observers to carry out independent monitoring activities; is concerned by the recent mass raids and detentions in diyarbakır affecting lawyers , politicians and civil rights activists , and by the remanding in prison of five civil society figures including dr şeyhmus gökalp , high honorary board member of the turkish medical association (ttb);


### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation; ### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey , namely the kurdish issue in turkey , with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation , including the recent mass raids and the remanding in prison of five civil society figures in diyarbakır including dr şeyhmus gökalp , high honorary board a member of the turkish medical association (ttb); condemns the use of violence in the context of the kurdish issue , and urges the parties to the conflict to resume the negotiations which came to a halt in 2015 , towards developing a peaceful and sustainable solution;


### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation; ### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the kurdish issue in turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; continues to be concerned about the prevalence and severity of violence against women in turkish society , including “honour” killings , non-legal child marriages and sexual abuse , and about the turkish authorities’ reluctance to punish the perpetrators of gender-based violence; encourages turkish authorities to substantially improve the social services network for an effective protection of women including , among others , the increase in the number of shelters or establishing a specific 24/7 emergency hotline for women suffering violence; rejects any legal provision that could allow in the future to grant rapists suspended sentences for their child sex offences as long as they marry their victim; is deeply worried about the increasing attacks by high-level government and political representatives against the istanbul convention , including calls for turkish withdrawal , on the grounds that it allegedly runs counter to the morality and values of the “turkish family”; deplores the continued very low level of representation of women in government , parliament , at the local level or , in general , with regard to any decision-making positions;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; condemns the pervasive hate-speech against lgbti people , especially when done by high-level political and religious figures; condemns the lack of proper investigation , prosecution and sanction of hate speech , both online and offline , and of hate crime; calls on authorities and officials to firmly condemn all acts of violence and hate speech against minorities and vulnerable groups and to investigate and prosecute them effectively;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities and refugees who have been increasingly targeted by racist attacks;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , refugees , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; is appalled by the rise in hate crimes.


### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; ### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , to the detriment not only of the parliament but also of the council of ministers itself , under the reformed constitutional design , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; regrets the current limitations to the check and balances needed for an effective democratic accountability of the executive branch , and in particular the lack of accountability of the presidency; is concerned by the increasing influence of the presidency over state institutions and regulatory bodies that should remain independent; expresses its concern particularly on the marginalization of the parliament which has seen its legislative and oversight functions largely undermined and its prerogatives recurrently breached by presidential decrees; calls on the review of the current presidential design and implementation in line with the principles of democracy as referred to in the recommendations of the 2017 venice commission of the council of europe;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite -but also shared to a large extent by almost the entire political spectrum in the country- that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the deep polarization of turkish politics , accentuated by the new presidential system , and the increasing use of polarizing populistic narratives which further divide turkish society and hampers inter-party dialogue and reconciliation; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life , in contrast with the long-established secular tradition of the country; is worried , in this sense , about the growing role and resources of the directorate for religious affairs (diyanet) in all spheres of turkish public life , including education , and also abroad;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist inflammatory narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life;


### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; ### 24. is deeply worried about the severe impact on local politics and local democracy of recent decisions taken by turkish authorities; strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office (including the mayors of diyarbakir , van , mardin and more recently kars) on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; commends turkey’s hospitality towards the approximately 3 ,6 million syrian refugees and around 370 ,000 registered refugees from other countries , which is the largest refugee community in the world; applauds the efforts taken by all involved authorities , particularly the municipalities , to improve the integration of the refugee populations; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; emphasises that the instrumentalisation of migrants and refugees for political leverage cannot be accepted; strongly condemns , in this view , turkey's use of migratory pressure for political purposes in march 2020 , when the turkish authorities actively encouraged migrants and refugees to take the land route to europe through greece;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; condemns turkey's instrumentalization of migratory pressure at the eu’s external borders in late february-march 2020; regrets the fact that the eu-turkey deal excludes the repatriation of migrants , for which tukey is a safe country , from greek mainland and is limited exclusively to the islands; recommends , in this regard , that migrants entering the eu from evros area in greece and/or from bulgaria , should be included in the eu-turkey agreement. takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey in line with strict conditionality , including for respecting the principles of the united nations charter and international law; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of its implementation in a non-discriminatory way; regrets that as a result of turkey’s weaponization of refugees an increase in asylum applications was registered in cyprus in the first quarter of 2020; notes that pending the full and effective implementation of the eu-turkey readmission agreement vis-à-vis all member states , existing bilateral readmission agreements and provisions in similar agreements and arrangements with eu member states , should be adequately implemented. cooperation in the area of justice and home affairs with all eu member states remains essential;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in hosting refugees from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; however at the same time criticises the resettlement of syrian refugees to turkish-occupied regions in the north of syria , from which the local syrian population was previously displaced and is now prevented from returning; refugees must not be brought back to syria against their will , nor must they be used to carry out demographic engineering against the kurdish and christian population in the north of syria.


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to finance the necessary direct support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; calls for the adoption of an eu-turkey agreement instead of the current declaration , with parliamentary scrutiny and underlines the importance of refraining from using it to pressure or blackmail the other party;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the "refugee crisis" resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights , fundamental freedoms , respect of the international law and good neighbourly relations; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current situation in human rights inside the country and its destabilising foreign policy; deplore the continuous violations of the current framework and the calls to boycott on eu member states; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states , which should be a precondition for the opening of the negotiations for the modernisation;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a potential modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties provided that it is implemented vis-à-vis all member states , including the republic of cyprus , in a non-discriminatory manner and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality including human rights and fundamental freedoms and its non-discriminatory implementation vis-à-vis all ms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; regrets that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully and effectively implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states in a non-discriminatory manner , which is a prerequisite for the opening of the negotiations for the modernisation;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances , including the growing list of turkey’s deviations from its currents obligations , the fact that the eu and turkey are currently quarrelling at the wto or the unacceptable calls to boycott on eu member states; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; stresses that given the current circumstances , any modernisation of the customs union can't be envisaged; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing turkey’s illegal activities in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; strongly condemns the threats of military action against eu member states by turkey in the eastern mediterranean; strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot maritime zones , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; calls on turkey to sign and ratify the united nations convention on the law of the sea (unclos) , which is part of the eu acquis , without further delay; reiterates its call on turkey to respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of member states over their territorial sea and airspace and their lawful right to enter into bilateral agreements and to explore and exploit natural resources in accordance with the eu acquis and international law , including the un convention on the law of the sea; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; in this respect , welcomes the invitation by the government of cyprus to turkey to negotiate in good faith the maritime delimitation between their relevant coasts , including by having recourse , to the international court of justice and calls on turkey to accept cyprus’ invitation;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , as well as turkey’s violations of greek national airspace , including overflights of inhabited areas , and territorial sea , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; stresses that a sustainable conflict resolution can only be found through dialogue , diplomacy , and negotiations in a spirit of good will and in line with international law; calls on all sides in a genuine collective engagement to negotiate the delimitation of eezs and the continental shelf in good faith , fully respecting international law and the principle of good relations between neighbours; supports the proposal for a multilateral conference on the eastern mediterranean with the participation of all actors involved , to provide a platform to settle disputes through dialogue; reiterates its call on the council to stand ready to develop a list of further restrictive sectoral and targeted measures in the absence of any significant progress in engaging with turkey;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the multiple navtexs issued by turkey for exploration in eastern mediterranean , in the continental shelf off the greek island of kastelorizo , increasing the risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; strongly condemns the repeated violations of the greek territorial waters and national airspace , including the overflights of inhabited islands in the aegean sea and over the region of evros; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; reiterates its regret that the casus belli threat declared by the grand national assembly of turkey in 1995 against greece , in case has not yet been withdrawn and it is repeated in relation to the possible extension of the greek territorial waters in the aegean sea;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial illegal reopening of varosha , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue , by negatively modifying the situation on the ground , exacerbating division and embedding the permanent partition of cyprus; warns against any change of the status quo in varosha in violation of the unsc resolutions; calls on turkey to reverse this action and avoid any other unilateral action that could raise further tensions on the island , in compliance with the recent call of the unsc; calls on turkey to withdraw its troops from cyprus , to transfer the varosha area to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the un in accordance with un security council resolution 550 (1984) and to refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island through a policy of illegal settlements; reiterates its call on turkey , to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement in line with united nations security council relevant resolutions; regrets that the highest turkish authorities have endorsed the two state solution; urges to relaunch negotiations on the reunification of cyprus under the auspices of the un-secretary general as soon as possible , building on the agreements already reached in the 2017 crans-montana process; calls for the eu and its member states to play a more active role in bringing negotiations to a successful conclusion; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with a single international legal personality , single sovereignty and single citizenship and with political equality between the two communities , as defined by the relevant un security council resolutions , in accordance with international law and the eu acquis and on the basis of respect for the principles on which the union is founded; is firmly convinced that a sustainable conflict resolution can only be found through dialogue , diplomacy , and negotiations in a spirit of good will and in line with international law; stresses the need for the eu acquis to be implemented across the entire island , following the solution of the cyprus problem and the importance to engage with the democratic forces of the turkish cypriot community; praises the important work of the bi-communal committee on missing persons (cmp) , which deals with both turkish cypriot and greek cypriot missing persons;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial illegal reopening of varosha , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; calls on turkey to withdraw its troops from cyprus , to transfer the varosha area to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the un in accordance with unsc resolution 550 (1984) , and to refrain from any actions altering the demographic balance on the island through a policy of illegal settlements; reiterates its call on turkey , to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement in line with united nations security council relevant resolutions; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement of the cyprus problem within the un framework and in accordance with the relevant unsc resolutions , international law and in line with the eu acquis and the principles on which the eu is founded;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action and to refrain from provoking nationalist sentiments; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law , and are undermining the stability and security of the region as a whole; strongly condemns the recruitment and transfer by turkey of foreign terrorist fighters from northern syria in order to fight as mercenaries in libya and nagorno-karabakh;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; strongly condemns its role in the recruitment and transfer of fighters from jihadist groups located in northern syria to the other territories , a phenomenon first witnessed in libya and most recently in the conflict in nagorno-karabakh;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; reiterates that legitimate security concerns cannot justify unilateral military action in a third country; recalls that there can be no sustainable military solution to the idlib issue but only apolitical one;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; and calls on the turkish government to end its illegal occupation of northern syria and afrin and withdraw its military and paramilitary proxy forces;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law and calls on the turkish government to end its illegal occupation of northern syria and afrin and withdraw its military and paramilitary proxy forces;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , afrin , ras al-ayn/sere kaniye and tal abyad which constitute grave violations of international law;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; regrets that in at least two instances turkey has denied the personnel of eunavfor med irini to inspect ships travelling from turkey to libya; recalls that all candidate countries should align their foreign policy with the eu’s foreign and security policy and not to actively work against it; strongly condemns the signature of the two memorandums of understanding between turkey and libya on the delimitation of maritime zones and on comprehensive security and military cooperation , which are interconnected and are in clear violation of both international law and the un security council resolution imposing an arms embargo on libya;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; stresses the need for an immediate ceasefire; strongly condemns the signature of the two memoranda of understanding between turkey and libya on comprehensive security and military cooperation and on the delimitation of maritime zones , which are interconnected and are in clear violation of both international law and relevant un security council resolutions;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un; calls in this regard , on the council to start cooperation between eunavfor med irini and the nato operation sea guardian in order to ensure that operation irini is equipped with the necessary assets and personnel to effectively perform its core task of monitoring land , sea and air traffic activities and contributing to the full implementation of the arms embargo imposed by the un security council;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; is extremely concerned by , and strongly condemns the threats of military action against syria , libya , and most recently , nagorno-karabakh; calls on turkey to desist in these actions and to promote peace actively;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. strongly condemns turkey’s destabilizing role in the nagorno-karabakh conflict and its hostile rhetoric and military actions against the armenian people; regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; calls on turkey to refrain from any activity and rhetoric that could further exacerbate tensions in the south caucasus region;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh and , in violation of international law , sent foreign proxy forces from syria to support the war effort;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of azerbaïdjani forces and to directly and militarily intervene on their side in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets the destabilising role of turkey in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh where unconditionally military supported azerbaijan providing technical support , unmanned combat aerial vehicle (ucav) and transporting foreign terrorist fighters from northern syria in order to fight as mercenaries; regrets its willingness to destabilise the osce minsk group;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides - azerbaijan - in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; however the strong relapse in the area of fundamental rights , the deteriorating human rights situation , the lack of freedom of the press and expression , the arbitrary detention of opposition politicians and journalists and the non-recognition of democratic elections show that turkey's future cannot lie within the eu. the accession negotiations with turkey must therefore be dissolved.


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states particularly in the light of the ongoing escalation in the eastern mediterranean; calls in this respect on hr/vp to consider appointing a special envoy for the eastern mediterranean to facilitate that task;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. regrets that turkey has become from a partner to an instability factor in the eu neighbourhood; believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states;


### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; ### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; believes that other channels of communication should be strengthened , including among municipalities -supporting the relevant work done by the committee of the regions- and in the realm of academia , culture and journalism; calls for a swift resumption of the meetings between the grand national assembly of turkey and the european parliament in the framework of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee (jpc) , as an important framework for discussion and de-escalation; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey jpc;


### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; ### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee;


### 34. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the president of the european council , the council , the commission , the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , the governments and parliaments of the member states and to the president , government and parliament of the republic of turkey. ### 34. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the president of the european council , the council , the commission , the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , the governments and parliaments of the member states and to the president , government and parliament of the republic of turkey , and asks for this report and the commission’s turkey 2020 report to be translated into turkish.


### f. whereas of the 1 357 petitions submitted in 2019 , 938 were declared admissible , 406 were declared inadmissible and 13 were withdrawn; whereas the relatively high percentage (30 %) of inadmissible petitions in 2019 reveals that there is still a widespread lack of clarity about the eu’s fields of activity; ### f. whereas of the 1 357 petitions submitted in 2019 , 938 were declared admissible , 406 were declared inadmissible and 13 were withdrawn; whereas the relatively high percentage (30 %) of inadmissible petitions in 2019 reveals that there is still a widespread lack of clarity about the eu’s fields of activity; in this sense , it is necessary to address this problem with information campaigns dedicated to clarifying the competences of the union as well as the procedure for submitting petitions to the european parliament;


### 1. recalls the important role of the committee on petitions in defending and promoting the rights of eu citizens and residents , ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and , wherever possible , resolved , through an open , democratic and transparent petition process; ### 1. recalls the important role of the committee on petitions in defending and promoting the rights of eu citizens and residents , ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and , wherever possible , resolved , through an open , democratic and transparent petition process; and avoiding a biased or politicised response to the petitioners;


### 2. emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about the scope of the union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making , in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; ### 2. emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about the scope of the union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making , in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; proposes information and training campaigns in the european union be stepped up to ensure that eu citizens have better knowledge of the eu’s competences and to clarify the role of the committee on petitions among the public opinion;


### 1. highlights the fact that the committee on petitions receives a large number of petitions on the lack of implementation of the principle of equal treatment as regards access to employment , vocational training , promotion , and the working conditions of persons with disabilities; ### 1. highlights the fact that the committee on petitions receives a large number of petitions on the lack of implementation of the principle of equal treatment as regards access to employment , vocational training , promotion , and the working conditions of persons with disabilities , as well as has repeatedly called for the need to make the petitions web portal more accessible , transparent and open to all citizens;


### 1. recalls that the purpose of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (crpd) is to promote , protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities; ### 1. recalls that the purpose of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (crpd) is to promote , protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities; calls on the european union and member states to ratify the optional protocol to the crpd;


### 1. recalls that the purpose of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (crpd) is to promote , protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities; ### 1. recalls that the purpose of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (crpd) is to promote , protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities and make use of every real opportunity for their inclusion in active employment;


### 1. calls on the member states to systematically integrate the interests and rights of women and girls with disabilities into all national action plans , strategies and policies; ### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to systematically integrate the interests and rights of women and girls with disabilities into all action plans , strategies and policies;


### 2. calls on the member states to mount awareness-raising campaigns and provide clear information to workers and the general public on their rights and obligations , including the rights to work and employment , with a specific focus on accessibility and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; ### 2. calls on the member states to continue awareness-raising campaigns of anti-discrimination rights with a specific focus on accessibility and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the un convention the rights of persons with disabilities , and focus on those most at risk , including women with disabilities , while involving social partners , employers and trade unions;


### 3. calls on the member states to take steps to ensure that women with disabilities benefit from the same rules with regard to access to the labour market; ### 3. calls on the commission and the member states to develop positive actions targeting women with disabilities in order to promote training , job placements , access to employment , job retention , equal career paths , adaptation in the workplace and work-life balance;


### 5. calls on the commission to assess whether the member states have detailed provisions in place to ensure that people can exercise their right to maternity leave , paternity leave and care leave , as well as arrangements for flexible working; ### 5. calls on the member states to assess the need for provisions in place to ensure that the application maternity , paternity leave and parental leave , as well as arrangements for flexible working are adapted to the diverse needs of parents with disabilities , parents with mental health problems , and parents of children with a disability , a chronic disease or a mental health problem;


### 6. calls for relevant , accurate data to be gathered on gender and the disability variable in the labour market; ### 6. calls for relevant , accurate data to be , where possible , gathered on gender and the disability variable in the labour market as well as social dimension;


### 7. considers that a reasonable effort should be made to adapt all workplaces to accommodate special needs with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of disabilities and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment , including through the monitoring of workplace practices , collective agreements , codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices; ### 7. considers that a reasonable effort should be made , based on defined timeframes , to adapt all workplaces to accommodate accessibility needs with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of impairments and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment , including through the monitoring of workplace practices , collective agreements , codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices;


### 7. looks forward to the evaluation of the european disability strategy and the commission proposal on the 2021 disability equality strategy with policies that are sensitive to the specific needs of women; ### 7. looks forward to the evaluation of the current european disability strategy and the commission proposal on the future european disability equality strategy for the next multi-years period to be released in 2021 combining horizontal and targeted approaches and incorporating strong gender perspective;


### 8. calls on all member states to take appropriate action to achieve the social and economic integration of disabled people , to raise awareness , to share best practices and to combat youth and senior unemployment , as unemployment can lead to poverty , social exclusion and mental health problems; ### 8. calls on all member states to take appropriate action to achieve the social and economic integration of disabled people , to raise awareness about their rights , to share best practices and to combat youth and senior unemployment , as unemployment can lead to poverty , social exclusion and mental health problems; reiterates the importance of avoiding the segregated employment by linking people with disabilities to the open labour market , and thus providing them with the possibility of choosing a job.


### 8. calls on the member states to take steps to encourage and promote businesses that are committed to recruiting people with disabilities. ### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to optimise the eu structural funds to promote businesses that are committed to recruiting people with disabilities and to support people with disabilities in becoming entrepreneurs;


### 9. highlights the role of women , who usually have primary responsibility for taking care of children and dependants with disabilities; stresses that this has a direct effect on women’s access to jobs and their professional development and may negatively affect their conditions of employment; ### 9. highlights the role of women , who usually have primary responsibility for taking care of children and dependants with disabilities; stresses that this has a direct effect on women’s access to jobs and their professional development and may negatively affect their conditions of employment , whereas women are most affected by unemployment and suffer negative discrimination in terms of employment , particularly pregnant women and mothers , including mothers who are breastfeeding;


### 9. highlights the role of women , who usually have primary responsibility for taking care of children and dependants with disabilities; stresses that this has a direct effect on women’s access to jobs and their professional development and may negatively affect their conditions of employment; ### 9. highlights the role of women , who usually have primary responsibility for taking care of children and dependants with disabilities and that disabled women face a double discrimination which has statistically led to a higher unemployment ratio; stresses that this has a direct effect on women’s access to jobs and their professional development and may negatively affect their conditions of employment;


### 10. insists on updating and renewing the post-2020 european disability strategy , with the aim of further reducing inequalities for disadvantaged persons , and promoting their social and economic inclusion and independence , taking into account the challenges and issues relating to disabilities that have arisen from the covid-19 pandemic; notes that confinement measures taken by governments and teleworking may have affected persons with disabilities. ### 10. insists on updating and renewing the post-2020 european disability strategy , with the aim of further reducing inequalities for disadvantaged persons , and promoting their social and economic inclusion and independence , taking into account the challenges and issues relating to disability that have arisen from the covid-19 pandemic; notes that confinement measures taken by governments and teleworking may have affected persons with disabilities as well as the need to consider the provision of financial support to employers of disabled persons in order to provide them with the equipment required for teleworking.


### a. whereas persons with disabilities (pwd) are denied their right to engage in work on an equal basis with others; ### a. whereas persons with disabilities1a (pwd) are deprived of their fundamental rights in the eu; whereas they are overwhelmingly excluded from the open labour market and denied their right to engage in work on an equal basis with others;


### a. whereas , on average , just 48.3% of women with disabilities have a job in the eu , as against 53.3% of men1 ; ### a. whereas , on average , just 48.3% of women with disabilities have a job in the eu , as against 53.3% of men1a with disabilities; and only 20 ,7% of women with disabilities are in full employment compared to 28 ,6% of men with disabilities2a;


### b. whereas women and girls with disabilities can face many forms of discrimination; ### b. whereas women and girls with disabilities face multiple and intersectional discrimination based on both their gender and their disability;


### 4. calls on the member states to guarantee an accessible , non-stereotyped education system , with inclusive education measures; ### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to mainstream the rights of women and girls with disabilities when designing and implementing actions aimed at developing digital skills to enable all citizens to participate in the labour market;


### 2. stresses that the right to petition the european parliament is one of the fundamental rights of eu citizens , as laid down in article 44 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and article 227 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union; underlines the importance of petitions as one of the most accessible ways for citizens to address the eu institutions in order to express their concerns about possible violations of their rights and about instances of misapplication or breaches of eu law; recalls that petitions are the cornerstone of participatory democracy and that as such , they contribute to bridging the gap between citizens and political institutions by promoting citizens’ active participation and engagement in the eu political debate; ### 2. stresses that the right to petition the european parliament is one of the fundamental rights of eu citizens , as laid down in article 44 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and article 227 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union; underlines the importance of petitions as one of the most accessible ways for citizens to address the eu institutions in order to express their concerns about possible violations of their rights and about instances of misapplication or breaches of eu law; recalls that petitions are the cornerstone of participatory democracy and that as such , they contribute to bridging the gap between citizens and political institutions by promoting citizens’ active participation and engagement in the eu political debate; considers that the conference on the future of europe should lead to increased public involvement;


### 2. highlights the crucial role of national parliaments in the pre-legislative scrutiny of draft eu laws and in their correct implementation by the member states; ### 2. highlights the crucial role of national parliaments in the pre-legislative scrutiny of draft eu laws and in their correct implementation by the member states; considers that attempts against the constitutional integrity of the member states constitutes a violation on the implementation of the eu law;


### 2. is seriously concerned at the fact that many member states have not yet implemented the 4amld; welcomes the launch of infringement procedures; urges the member states to duly transpose the 4amld; notes , however , that the large number of open infringement procedures could point to a failing in the law itself; ### 2. is seriously concerned at the fact that many member states have not yet implemented the 4amld; urges the member states to duly transpose the 4amld; regrets the launch of infringement procedures; notes , however , that the large number of open infringement procedures could point to a failing in the law itself;


### 5. welcomes , in this regard , the increased transparency and the disclosure of more information in the 2018 report about the number of petitions dealt with by the commission and about its follow-up actions; notes , however , that in the large majority of cases the commission did not open an investigation and did not take any further action; is particularly concerned , in this respect , about the practice of referring a significant number of petitioners to other bodies at national , regional or local level; acknowledges that this practice reflects the commission’s new enforcement policy announced in its 2016 communication entitled ‘eu law: better results through better application’ (c(2016)8600) , which aims to direct citizens to the national level when complaints or petitions do not raise issues of wider principle or systematic failure to comply with eu law and can satisfactorily be dealt with by other mechanisms; ### 5. welcomes , in this regard , the increased transparency and the disclosure of more information in the 2018 report about the number of petitions dealt with by the commission and about its follow-up actions; notes , however , that in the large majority of cases the commission did not open an investigation and did not take any further action; is particularly concerned , in this respect , about the practice of referring a significant number of petitioners to other bodies at national , regional or local level and urges the commission to initiate inquiries in a larger number of cases; acknowledges that this increased transparency practice reflects the commission’s new enforcement policy announced in its 2016 communication entitled ‘eu law: better results through better application’ (c(2016)8600) , which aims to direct citizens to the national level when complaints or petitions do not raise issues of wider principle or systematic failure to comply with eu law and can satisfactorily be dealt with by other mechanisms


### 6. reiterates its concern that this approach may cause citizens to believe that their voice goes unheard by the eu institutions and may ultimately deprive them of legal protection should a remedy at eu level prove more effective due to the national circumstances or the nature of the interests involved; calls on the commission to clarify how it intends to address the gap between citizens’ expectations and reality regarding the possibility of obtaining a remedy at eu level , and to explain how its approach fits with its role as a guardian of the treaties and its oversight responsibilities under article 17(1) of the teu; ### 6. reiterates its concern that this approach may cause citizens to believe that their voice goes unheard by the eu institutions and may ultimately deprive them of legal protection should a remedy at eu level prove more effective due to the national circumstances or the nature of the interests involved; regards this as inadmissible and urges the commission to clarify how it intends to address the gap between citizens’ expectations and reality regarding the possibility of obtaining a remedy at eu level , and to explain how its approach fits with its role as a guardian of the treaties and its oversight responsibilities under article 17(1) of the teu;


### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states to guarantee a level playing field for citizens; ### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states to guarantee citizens' rights and a level playing field in the internal market;


### e. whereas respect for the rule of law is the cornerstone of democracy and underpins fundamental rights , and whereas the protection of fundamental rights and civil liberties , impartial , independent courts , media pluralism and independence , and the fight against corruption and the infiltration of the legal economy by organised crime are essential to guaranteeing equal treatment before the law , protecting citizens’ rights , preventing abuses and ensuring accountability among public office holders; ### e. whereas respect for the rule of law is the cornerstone of democracy and underpins fundamental rights , and whereas the protection of fundamental rights and civil liberties , impartial , independent courts , media pluralism and independence , the respect of the legality by the subnational entities , and the fight against corruption and the infiltration of the legal economy by organised crime are essential to guaranteeing equal treatment before the law , protecting citizens’ rights , preventing abuses and ensuring accountability among public office holders;


### 11. expresses concern at the serious gaps in the application of eu environmental law , particularly in the area of waste management and disposal , the over-exploitation of natural resources , the inadequate treatment of urban wastewater and air pollution; calls on the commission to guarantee the swift , complete and correct transposition of all eu environmental directives in all member states , in line with the priorities set in its communication ‘eu law: better results through better application’; ### 11. expresses concern at the serious gaps in the application of eu environmental and energy laws , particularly in the area of waste management and disposal , energy efficiency , the loss of biodiversity , the over-exploitation of natural resources and protected areas , the inadequate treatment of urban wastewater and air pollution; calls on the commission to firmly guarantee the swift , complete and correct transposition of all eu environmental directives in all member states , in line with the priorities set in its communication ‘eu law: better results through better application’;


### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 at the latest in a manner that contributes to the sustainability of the european economy , environmental protection , social development , growth and job creation while tackling climate change. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the regulation (eu) 2021/1119 ('european climate law') , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system.


### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 at the latest in a manner that contributes to the sustainability of the european economy , environmental protection , social development , growth and job creation , while tackling climate change. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in regulation (eu) 2021/1119 (‘european climate law’) requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss. ### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity and ecosystems loss.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss. ### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss; contributing to the overall improvement of environmental conditions and avoiding extreme weather-related phenomena such as draughts and floods.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council9 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . therefore , the target set out in article 3 of that directive needs to be increased. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council9 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 45% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . therefore , the target set out in article 3 of that directive needs to be increased.