2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Ukraine

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1The LeftMotion for a resolution · Recital AA a (new)
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   AAa. whereas there is a growing number of violations of fundamental rights documented in Ukraine, with activists, political opponents and journalists critical of the Ukrainian Government being repressed; whereas there have been arbitrary arrests, cases of judicial persecution and restrictions on freedom of the press and freedom of expression; whereas extraordinary laws are being used to silence dissent and permanently suppress even the slightest form of democratic pluralism; whereas it is becoming more and more common to see serious violations of personal freedoms during forced demonstrations on the country’s streets;

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2. Amendment 2The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 83
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   83. Notes that the complexity of Ukraine’s EU integration, due to its size and the ongoing war, presents challenges in key areas such as agriculture, and necessitates significant institutional and financial reforms within the EU to ensure its capacity to absorb Ukraine; calls, therefore, for the EU and its Member States to proactively address these challenges, clearly communicate the benefits of Ukraine’s integration to EU citizens, find sustainable and equitable solutions for sensitive sectors, and pursue necessary internal reforms in parallel with the ongoing accession negotiations; calls on the Commission to support the sectors most exposed to the impacts of trade liberalisation in the co…

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   83. Notes that the complexity of Ukraine’s EU integration, due to its size and the ongoing war, presents challenges in key areas such as agriculture, and necessitates significant institutional and financial reforms within the EU to ensure its capacity to absorb Ukraine; calls, therefore, for the immediate suspension of Ukraine’s EU accession process, on account of the repeated and serious violations of fundamental freedoms, the proven existence of widespread corruption, the discrimination against national minorities and the real prospect of EU Member States having to get directly involved in the ongoing armed conflict with the Russian Federation;

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3. Amendment 3The LeftMotion for a resolution · Recital W a (new)
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   Wa. Whereas the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has raised serious concerns regarding the deterioration of labour rights in Ukraine, including violations of trade union freedoms and social dialogue; whereas freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the right to strike are protected under International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions to which Ukraine is a party, and are key elements of the EU acquis and the Copenhagen criteria;

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4. Amendment 4The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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   1a. Regrets the EU’s militaristic strategy in Ukraine, which has failed to secure peace and undermined the EU’s global relevance; demands an urgent shift in EU policy toward diplomacy and civilian protection, putting peace and conflict resolution above military escalation; calls on the EU to finally open negotiation channels to achieve a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine, in response to the need for collective security and disarmament in Europe and compliance with the principles of the UN Charter and the Final Act of the Helsinki Conference;

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5. Amendment 5The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 45 a (new)
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   45a. Expresses deep concern about reports of state interference in trade union affairs, including attempts to seize union property and to delegitimise representative organisations; urges the Ukrainian government to refrain from any actions that threaten trade union independence and to guarantee full legal protection against anti-union practices; calls on the Ukrainian authorities to immediately lift all restrictions on trade union leader Grigoriy Osovyi and ensure that no trade unionist is subject to judicial harassment, arbitrary detention or state repression; urges the Commission and the EEAS to actively monitor the state of labour rights in Ukraine, in close cooperation with the ETUC and…

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6. Amendment 6PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 65 a (new)
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   65a. Considers it unacceptable that Ukraine deliberately targeted the Druzhba oil pipeline, being fully aware of its indispensable role for the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia; states that these attacks do not primarily harm the Russian Federation, but rather undermine the security, welfare and economic stability of Hungary and Slovakia, members of the very community that Ukraine is eager to join; recalls that in its statement of 27 January 2025, the Commission stated that the ‘integrity of the energy infrastructure supplying EU Member States is a matter of EU security. The Commission expects all third countries to respect this and is ready to take measures to protect critical energy…

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7. Amendment 7S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 12
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   12. Urges an accelerated phasing out of Russian hydrocarbon products in the EU to finally achieve a total ban; reiterates that ending the EU energy dependence on Russia’s hydrocarbons is essential for Europe’s energy security; welcomes the effective implementation of the EU’s full embargo on Russian coal, which has ended the EU’s dependence on Russian coal; recalls the EU embargo on Russian oil but regrets that Hungary and Slovakia have chosen to remain dependent on it and urges them to swiftly end this harmful reliance, where needed, with specific support measures; calls on the Council to sanction all vessels operating within the Russian shadow fleet and contact the flag states to de-list t…

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   12. Urges an accelerated phasing out of Russian hydrocarbon products in the EU to finally achieve a total ban; reiterates that ending the EU energy dependence on Russia’s hydrocarbons is essential for Europe’s energy security; welcomes the effective implementation of the EU’s full embargo on Russian coal, which has ended the EU’s dependence on Russian coal; recalls the EU embargo on Russian oil but regrets that the Hungarian Government and the Slovak Government have chosen to remain dependent on it and urges them to swiftly end this harmful reliance, where needed, with specific support measures; calls on the Council to sanction all vessels operating within the Russian shadow fleet and contac…

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8. Amendment 8S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 49
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   49. Is deeply concerned about the recent discovery of intelligence-gathering activities by Hungarian security agencies in the south-western Zakarpattia region of Ukraine; expresses regret at Hungary’s systematic policies aimed at undermining Ukraine’s self-defence efforts and exploiting issues related to the Hungarian minority in Ukraine for political gain, thereby hindering Ukraine’s progress towards EU integration;

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   49. Is deeply concerned about the recent discovery of intelligence-gathering activities by Hungarian security agencies in the south-western Zakarpattia region of Ukraine; expresses regret at the Hungarian Government’s systematic policies aimed at undermining Ukraine’s self-defence efforts and exploiting issues related to the Hungarian minority in Ukraine for political gain, thereby hindering Ukraine’s progress towards EU integration;

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9. Amendment 9PPEMotion for a resolution · Citation 13
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   – having regard to recent declarations, including the joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine following the meeting in Kyiv on 10 May 2025 and the Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security of 12 May 2025,

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   – having regard to the statements by the leaders of Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ukraine following the meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on 18 August 2025,

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10. Amendment 10PPEMotion for a resolution · Citation 13 a (new)
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    – having regard to the statement by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following their meeting in Brussels on 17 August 2025,

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11. Amendment 11PPEMotion for a resolution · Citation 13 b (new)
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    – having regard to the joint statement issued on 16 August 2025 by the leaders of France, Italy, Germany, the UK, Finland, Poland, the President of the European Council António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska on 15 August 2025,

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12. Amendment 12PPEMotion for a resolution · Citation 13 c (new)
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    – having regard to previous declarations, including the joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the UK and Ukraine following the meeting in Kyiv on 10 May 2025 and the Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security of 12 May 2025,

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13. Amendment 13PPEMotion for a resolution · Citation 13 d (new)
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    – having regard to the joint statement issued by several MEPs on 11 August 2025 on the negotiations towards a just peace for Ukraine based on international law and the will of the Ukrainian people,

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14. Amendment 14PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital B
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    B. whereas Russia, with the political, material and military support provided by its allies – in particular Belarus and North Korea – has been waging an illegal, unprovoked and unjustified full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022; whereas Russia’s war against Ukraine began, however, in 2014 with the illegal occupation and annexation of Crimea and the subsequent occupation of parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions; whereas this war of aggression constitutes a blatant and flagrant violation of the UN Charter and of the fundamental principles of international law and international humanitarian law, as established by the Geneva Conventions of 1949;

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    B. whereas Russia, with the political, material and military support provided by its allies – in particular Belarus, Iran and North Korea – has been waging an illegal, unprovoked and unjustified full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022; whereas Russia’s war against Ukraine began, however, in 2014 with the illegal occupation and annexation of Crimea and the subsequent occupation of parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions; whereas this war of aggression constitutes a blatant and flagrant violation of the UN Charter and of the fundamental principles of international law and international humanitarian law, as established by the Geneva Conventions of 1949;

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15. Amendment 15PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital B a (new)
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    Ba. whereas there was a drastic increase in the number of Russian missile strikes and attacks carried out with unmanned aerial vehicles in June and July 2025, targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, residential buildings and cultural institutions, which resulted in the highest number of civilian casualties since May 2022; whereas, according to data from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, at least 232 civilians were killed and 1 343 injured in June 2025, while July2025 recorded 286 civilian deaths and 1 388 injured, constituting the highest monthly toll of civilian casualties since May 2022;

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16. Amendment 16PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital B b (new)
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    Bb. whereas Russia is carrying out assassinations and sabotage against prominent Ukrainian public figures, servicemen and critical infrastructure; whereas Andriy Parubiy, the former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and former Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, was brutally assassinated in Lviv on 30 August 2025;

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17. Amendment 17PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital C a (new)
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    Ca. whereas on 28 August 2025, Russia launched another utterly brutal drone and missile attack on several buildings in Kyiv, killing at least 23 people and leaving more than 63 injured, including children; whereas the premises of the EU Delegation to Ukraine were severely damaged in the attack, constituting a grave violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations; whereas the Kyiv offices of the British Council were also hit during the strikes, suffering serious damage and leaving one person injured;

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18. Amendment 18PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital D a (new)
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    Da. whereas US President Donald Trump and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a bilateral summit in Anchorage, Alaska on 15 August 2025; whereas this summit was followed by meetings between President Trump and President Zelenskyy along with European leaders on 18 August 2025 in Washington DC;

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19. Amendment 19PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital G
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    G. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes a path toward peace and prosperity for Ukraine and also a strategic response to Russia’s aggression, reinforcing the EU’s geopolitical resilience;

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    G. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes an important contribution to and path towards peace and prosperity for Ukraine, a strategic response to Russia’s aggression and a credible security guarantee for Ukraine, reinforcing the EU’s geopolitical resilience;

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20. Amendment 20PPEMotion for a resolution · Recital J a (new)
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    Ja. whereas in mid-July 2025, the Ukrainian authorities attempted to undermine the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) by adopting Law 12414, granting the Prosecutor General extensive powers to interfere with their investigations; whereas on 31 August 2025, as a result of extensive internal and external pressure, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law 13533 in the aim of at re-establishing the status quo ante, thus taking the necessary measures towards fully restoring the independence of the NABU and SAPO;

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21. Amendment 21PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1
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    1. Condemns in the strongest terms the Russian Federation’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure; reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, who have paid the highest price over the past three years in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in protecting Europe and our shared democratic values and principles; expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the fallen heroes and innocent civilian victims of the Russian aggression, including the more than 600 children who have been killed;

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    1. Condemns in the strongest terms the Russian Federation’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure; reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, who, since 2014, have paid the highest price in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in protecting Europe and our shared democratic values and principles; expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the fallen heroes and innocent civilian victims of the Russian aggression, including the more than 600 children who have been killed;

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22. Amendment 22PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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    1a. Strongly condemns Russia’s organised assassinations of prominent Ukrainian public figures and servicemen and its sabotage of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure; expresses horror and outrage at the heinous assassination, on 30 August 2025 in Lviv, of Andriy Parubiy, the former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and former Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, who had demonstrated strong commitment to Ukraine’s European aspirations;

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23. Amendment 23PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 b (new)
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    1b. Expresses its outrage at the intensified drone and missile attacks carried out by Russia against civilian targets, including the attack on Kyiv on 28 August 2025, when the EU Delegation to Ukraine and the British Council were directly targeted; stresses that the recent attack, as well as all other strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, constitutes a war crime and showcases once again Russia’s blatant disregard for human life, international law, US efforts towards peace and the fundamental principles governing the protection of civilians;

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24. Amendment 24PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3
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    3. Expresses deep concern over the shift in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, which has included engaging directly with Russia without exerting meaningful pressure, publicly renouncing major leverage, refusing additional and discussing lifting of sanctions, and attempting to coerce Ukraine into making territorial concessions and relinquishing its legitimate right to self-defence; stresses that in light of these developments, the EU and its Member States must remain Ukraine’s primary strategic allies and should reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, peace and justice; notes that EU support to Ukraine has now surpassed that of t…

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    3. Expresses deep concern over the shift in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, which has included engaging directly with Russia without exerting meaningful pressure, publicly renouncing major leverage, refusing additional and discussing lifting of sanctions, and attempting to coerce Ukraine into making territorial concessions and relinquishing its legitimate right to self-defence; stresses that in light of these developments, the EU and its Member States must remain Ukraine’s primary strategic allies and should reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, peace and justice; acknowledges that Ukraine’s security represents a crucial pa…

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25. Amendment 25PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 4 a (new)
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    4a. Takes note of the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and stresses that it contrasts blatantly with Russia’s massive escalation of attacks against Ukraine, which prove yet again that Russia is not at all interested in peace, but rather in subjugating Ukraine; underlines that Vladimir Putin is disingenuously engaging with US peace efforts and is merely playing for time in order to continue Russia’s war of aggression; calls on President Trump to act on his announcement that the United States would adopt further resolute economic sanctions against Russia and those countries that are fuelling its war machine; stresses that no durable and just peace in Ukraine…

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26. Amendment 26PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 11
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    11. Underlines that sanctions, alongside the prevention and countering of sanction circumvention, remain crucial instruments to undermine Russia’s capacity to continue its war of aggression and to neutralise threats posed to European security; calls for the expansion of sanctions targeting the Russian economy, including in the metallurgy, nuclear, chemical, energy and financial sectors; welcomes the adoption of the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation and calls for the EU and its Member States to adopt additional sanctions packages, particularly aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures; stresses that strict implementation and enforcement of sanctions are e…

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    11. Underlines that sanctions, alongside the prevention and countering of sanction circumvention, remain crucial instruments to undermine Russia’s capacity to continue its war of aggression and to neutralise threats posed to European security; calls for the expansion of sanctions targeting the Russian economy, including in the metallurgy, nuclear, chemical, energy and financial sectors; welcomes the adoption of 18 packages of sanctions against the Russian Federation and calls for the EU and its Member States to adopt additional sanctions packages, particularly aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures; stresses that strict implementation and enforcement of sanctions are essent…

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27. Amendment 27PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 16 a (new)
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    16a. Calls on political forces in Ukraine to remain united and continue to be guided by a sense of firm political unity and cohesion, which has proven to amplify Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing existential threat to the country’s freedom and independence; calls on all political actors in Ukraine, in particular those currently in power, to use their wartime powers to foster political unity and coherent and inclusive policymaking;

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28. Amendment 28PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 27
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    27. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including SAPO and NABU, by ensuring transparent appointment procedures, shielding these bodies from political interference, and reinforcing their institutional autonomy; stresses the importance of granting SAPO greater independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office and of equipping NABU with the means for timely access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping capacity to conduct effective investigations; commends Ukraine for increasing the number of staff of SAPO and underlines the need to match this growth with adequate financial and technical resources to ensure operational c…

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    27. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including SAPO and NABU, by ensuring transparent appointment procedures, shielding these bodies from political interference, and reinforcing their institutional autonomy; stresses the importance of granting SAPO greater independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office and of equipping NABU with the means for timely access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping capacity to conduct effective investigations; commends Ukraine for increasing the number of staff of SAPO and underlines the need to match this growth with adequate financial and technical resources to ensure operational c…

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29. Amendment 29PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 27 a (new)
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    27a. Expresses concern at the failed attempt by the Ukrainian authorities to undermine the independence of the anti-corruption institutions; welcomes the robust opposition by civil society to those unacceptable attempts, which forced the authorities to backtrack; considers this move by the authorities a dangerous attempt to undermine the achievements of a genuine fight against corruption; underscores that – had it been successful – this step would have merely benefited Ukraine’s enemies; stresses that this should serve as a stark reminder to all those in Ukraine who, out of narrow-minded interests, do not shy away from putting the country’s future at risk; reiterates that fighting corruption…

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30. Amendment 30PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 36
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    36. Recognises the challenges in maintaining pluralistic media in wartime conditions, including market collapse, security constraints and human resource shortages;

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    36. Recognises the challenges in maintaining pluralistic media in wartime conditions, including market collapse, security constraints and human resource shortages; believes that Ukraine’s vibrant information space and media freedom constitute one of the country’s key strengths in resisting the Russian invasion and its propaganda; calls for the restoration of full nationwide broadcasting for media providers as a matter of policy, firmly rejecting a further slide into political censorship while applying wartime restrictions, as they are necessary;

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31. Amendment 31PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 49
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    49. Is deeply concerned about the recent discovery of intelligence-gathering activities by Hungarian security agencies in the south-western Zakarpattia region of Ukraine; expresses regret at Hungary’s systematic policies aimed at undermining Ukraine’s self-defence efforts and exploiting issues related to the Hungarian minority in Ukraine for political gain, thereby hindering Ukraine’s progress towards EU integration;

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    49. Is deeply concerned about the recent discovery of intelligence-gathering activities by Hungarian security agencies in the south-western Zakarpattia region of Ukraine; expresses regret at the Hungarian Government’s systematic policies aimed at undermining Ukraine’s self-defence efforts and exploiting issues related to the Hungarian minority in Ukraine for political gain, thereby hindering Ukraine’s progress towards EU integration;

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32. Amendment 32RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 12
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    12. Urges an accelerated phasing out of Russian hydrocarbon products in the EU to finally achieve a total ban; reiterates that ending the EU energy dependence on Russia’s hydrocarbons is essential for Europe’s energy security; welcomes the effective implementation of the EU’s full embargo on Russian coal, which has ended the EU’s dependence on Russian coal; recalls the EU embargo on Russian oil but regrets that Hungary and Slovakia have chosen to remain dependent on it and urges them to swiftly end this harmful reliance, where needed, with specific support measures; calls on the Council to sanction all vessels operating within the Russian shadow fleet and contact the flag states to de-list t…

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    12. Urges an accelerated phasing out of Russian hydrocarbon products in the EU to finally achieve a total ban; reiterates that ending the EU energy dependence on Russia’s hydrocarbons is essential for Europe’s energy security; welcomes the effective implementation of the EU’s full embargo on Russian coal, which has ended the EU’s dependence on Russian coal; recalls the EU embargo on Russian oil but regrets that the governments of Hungary and Slovakia have chosen to remain dependent on it and urges them to swiftly end this harmful reliance, where needed, with specific support measures; calls on the Council to sanction all vessels operating within the Russian shadow fleet and contact the flag…

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33. Amendment 33RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 27
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    27. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including SAPO and NABU, by ensuring transparent appointment procedures, shielding these bodies from political interference, and reinforcing their institutional autonomy; stresses the importance of granting SAPO greater independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office and of equipping NABU with the means for timely access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping capacity to conduct effective investigations; commends Ukraine for increasing the number of staff of SAPO and underlines the need to match this growth with adequate financial and technical resources to ensure operational c…

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    27. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including SAPO and NABU, by ensuring transparent appointment procedures, shielding these bodies from political interference, and reinforcing their institutional autonomy; stresses the importance of granting SAPO greater independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office and of equipping NABU with the means for timely access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping capacity to conduct effective investigations; commends Ukraine for increasing the number of staff of SAPO and underlines the need to match this growth with adequate financial and technical resources to ensure operational c…

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34. Amendment 34RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 27 a (new)
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    27a. Welcomes the robust opposition, particularly from civil society, to the attempts to limit the independence of anti-corruption institutions, which compelled the authorities to backtrack; considers this step by the authorities an unfortunate attempt to scale back the achievements in the fight against corruption, which is a major requirement for EU integration; underscores that fighting corruption requires a long-term commitment and comprehensive efforts to establish good governance with well-functioning checks and balances;

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35. Amendment 35ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3
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    3. Expresses deep concern over the shift in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, which has included engaging directly with Russia without exerting meaningful pressure, publicly renouncing major leverage, refusing additional and discussing lifting of sanctions, and attempting to coerce Ukraine into making territorial concessions and relinquishing its legitimate right to self-defence; stresses that in light of these developments, the EU and its Member States must remain Ukraine’s primary strategic allies and should reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, peace and justice; notes that EU support to Ukraine has now surpassed that of t…

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    3. Notes the new approach in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, with an emphasis on efforts to establish a lasting peace, including direct engagement with Russia, which should be accompanied by meaningful pressure and the use of all available leverage, including sanctions, while allowing Ukraine to decide autonomously on any territorial concessions and strengthening its legitimate right to self-defence; stresses that in light of these developments, the EU and its Member States must fulfil Europe’s responsibilities and remain Ukraine’s primary strategic allies, and should reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, peace and justice,…

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36. Amendment 36ESNMotion for a resolution · Recital G
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    G. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes a path toward peace and prosperity for Ukraine and also a strategic response to Russia’s aggression, reinforcing the EU’s geopolitical resilience;

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    G. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes neither a path toward peace and prosperity for Ukraine nor a strategic response to Russia’s aggression, and it fails to reinforce the EU’s geopolitical resilience;

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37. Amendment 37ESNMotion for a resolution · Recital H
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    H. whereas the legislative reforms Ukraine has initiated reflect its dedication to alignment with the EU acquis;

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    H. whereas the legislative reforms Ukraine has initiated reflect only formal and not practical dedication to alignment with the EU acquis;

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38. Amendment 38ESNMotion for a resolution · Recital N
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    N. whereas progress has been made on public administration reform, but further capacity building, evidence-based policymaking, and improvements to human resources management are still required;

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    N. whereas negligible progress has been made on public administration reform, and further capacity building, evidence-based policymaking, and improvements to human resources management are still required;

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39. Amendment 39ESNMotion for a resolution · Recital Q a (new)
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    Qa. whereas on 20 August 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law targeting various religious organisations, including the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), the largest Christian denomination in Ukraine by number of parishes and clergy, and recognised by most practising Ukrainian believers; whereas this legislation, justified by the Ukrainian authorities on national security grounds owing to alleged links between the UOC and the Russian Federation, prompted serious concerns about its compatibility with fundamental human rights, notably the right to freedom of religion; whereas the adoption of this law has provoked significant public controversy and may risk deepening societal divisio…

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40. Amendment 40ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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    1a. Firmly opposes Ukraine’s accession to the EU;

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41. Amendment 41ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 13 a (new)
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    13a. Welcomes the recent arrest of Ukrainians suspected of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, marking a significant step toward justice for an act of espionage and terrorism against European infrastructure; calls for the establishment of a commission of inquiry to fully investigate the September 2022 attacks;

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42. Amendment 42ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18 a (new)
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    18a. Notes with deep concern that, despite sustained EU support and the creation of formal anti-corruption institutions, corruption remains widespread in Ukraine, with limited political will to dismantle entrenched networks of oligarchic influence; stresses that public perception and independent assessments, including the Corruption Perceptions Index and reports by the European Court of Auditors, confirm that progress has stalled and key institutions lack true independence and enforcement power;

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43. Amendment 43ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 31 a (new)
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    31a. Recalls that, for more than 20 years, the EU has been supporting Ukraine in its reform agenda; deplores the grand corruption and state capture that are still endemic in Ukraine and the ineffectiveness of EU reform assistance in fighting grand corruption; calls for the EU to carry out an assessment of the effectiveness of EU funding provided to Ukraine and to link funding more closely to results in the fight against corruption and, if necessary, to withdraw it;

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44. Amendment 44ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 43 a (new)
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    43a. Strongly condemns the ongoing campaign of state pressure against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, including the detention and intimidation of clergy, closure of places of worship, and the adoption of legislation aimed at banning or severely restricting its activities; stresses that such targeted repression of a major religious community has no place in a country aspiring to join the EU; insists that Ukraine immediately cease discriminatory measures under the guise of national security and fully align its practices with international human rights obligations;

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45. Amendment 45ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 48
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    48. Welcomes and encourages any efforts by Ukraine and the EU Member States to address unresolved aspects of historic bilateral and regional relations, for example the Volhynia massacre, in the spirit of true and sincere reconciliation, and with respect for the EU values of human dignity and good neighbourly relations, as well as a critical assessment of historical events; believes that with the good will of all parties concerned, a patient process of reconciliation will be approached constructively aiming at mutual understanding; welcomes, in this context, the ongoing talks between the Polish and Ukrainian authorities, which have led to the resumption of the excavation of graves of Polish c…

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    48. Recalls that, since the start of the war in Ukraine, Poland has emerged as a major refuge for Ukrainians and provides extensive aid to Ukrainian refugees, including housing, financial assistance, access to education for children and medical care; deplores, therefore, the fact that Ukraine’s political establishment continues to see the Volhynia massacre as a war related only to the Ukrainians’ fight for their land; notes that Ukrainian Insurgent Army leaders Bandera and Shukhevych are seen as national heroes in Ukraine and that hundreds of streets, city squares and other landmarks are named after them; welcomes the fact that talks between the Polish and Ukrainian authorities have led to t…

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