Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

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 1PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point o
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   (o) work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in the UNSC, in addition to the seat already held by France, in the context of a future consensual reform of that body; work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in every multilateral forum to cement the EU’s role as an interlocutor with third countries;

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   (o) underline that the EU is not eligible to hold a seat as a permanent member of the UN Security Council;

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2. Amendment 2PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point v
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   (v) recall the responsibility of the UNSC, particularly its permanent members, to uphold international peace and security and ensure accountability for violations of international law, refraining from double standards and a selective application of international rules; explore ways to strengthen the UNGA’s role in this area, through innovative and democratic voting systems whereby a UNGA qualified majority can overcome a UNSC veto deadlock in line with the United for Peace doctrine;

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   (v) recall the responsibility of the UNSC, particularly its permanent members, to uphold international peace and security and ensure accountability for violations of international law, refraining from double standards and a selective application of international rules; explore ways to strengthen the UNGA’s consultative role in this area; recall that the right of veto is an essential guarantee of the balance between sovereign states within the UN Security Council and must therefore be preserved;

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3. Amendment 3ESNMotion for a resolution · Recital M
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   M. whereas the EU remains committed to international law and the UN Charter and its rules and principles, including those of sovereignty, territorial integrity and self-determination, and to human rights and fundamental freedoms, and stands firmly in support of a multilateral system based on international law, with the UN at its core;

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   M. whereas the EU remains committed to international law and the UN Charter and its rules and principles, including those of sovereignty, territorial integrity and self-determination, and to human rights and fundamental freedoms, and stands firmly in support of a multilateral system based on international law, with the UN at its core; whereas the UN is the primary forum for addressing matters of global concern, and duplication by the EU must be avoided;

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4. Amendment 4ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point c
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   (c) reaffirm the essential role of multilateral organisations as indispensable platforms for conflict resolution and global governance, and for responding to major global challenges such as climate change, the management of migration flows, ensuring the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, pandemics, terrorism and the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking, among others, and, in close cooperation with the EU’s like-minded partners, pioneer multilateral initiatives, firmly anchored in global rules, that help ensure Europe’s security and prosperity;

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   (c) reaffirm the essential role of multilateral organisations as indispensable platforms, within their respective mandates, for conflict resolution and global governance, and for responding to major global challenges such as climate change, the management of migration flows, ensuring the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, pandemics, terrorism and the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking, among others, and, in close cooperation with the EU’s like-minded partners, pioneer multilateral initiatives, firmly anchored in global rules, that help ensure Europe’s security and prosperity;

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5. Amendment 5ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point i
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   (i) underline the strategic importance of the upcoming selection of the next UN Secretary-General; act in a coordinated and transparent manner in support of an open, inclusive and merit-based selection process, with a view to ensuring the appointment of a candidate with proven leadership credentials who is independent and committed to the UN Charter, international law and effective multilateralism and capable of driving UN reform, strengthening conflict prevention and responding decisively to current and emerging global security challenges; give due consideration to promoting gender equality where candidates are equally well-qualified, including with a view to appointing a woman as Secretary…

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   (i) underline the strategic importance of the upcoming selection of the next UN Secretary-General; act in a coordinated and transparent manner in support of an open, inclusive and merit-based selection process, with a view to ensuring the appointment of a candidate with proven leadership credentials who is independent and committed to the UN Charter, international law and effective multilateralism and capable of driving UN reform, strengthening conflict prevention and responding decisively to current and emerging global security challenges; give due consideration to promoting gender and geographical balance where candidates are equally well-qualified, including with a view to appointing a wo…

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6. Amendment 6ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
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   (la) call for the EU to focus on its core competences under the Treaties, deliver prosperity, security and competitiveness for its Member States, and avoid duplicating functions and mandates for which the UN was established;

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7. Amendment 7ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
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   (ra) invite the UN mandate holders and officials to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and to refrain from highly politicised conduct and public statements such as those by certain mandate holders, including UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese, which risk undermining the credibility and impartiality of the UN;

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8. Amendment 8ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point s
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   (s) continue strengthening cooperation with partners, particularly like-minded countries and those willing to abide by, contribute to and enhance the multilateral system, in order to build consensus and promote an effective multilateral order; stress that such cooperation must be based on respect for multilateralism, international law, human rights and shared decision-making within international institutions, while ensuring that the EU develops the political, financial and institutional capacity to act autonomously when partners disengage from, undermine or instrumentalise multilateral frameworks; stress that respect for multilateral institutions, international law and the sovereign equality…

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   (s) continue strengthening cooperation with partners, particularly like-minded countries and those willing to abide by, contribute to and enhance the multilateral system, in order to build consensus and promote an effective multilateral order; stress that such cooperation must be based on respect for multilateralism, international law, human rights and shared decision-making within international institutions, while ensuring that the EU makes best use of its political, financial and institutional capacity, in accordance with the Treaties, to improve its strategic autonomy, even when partners disengage from, undermine or instrumentalise multilateral frameworks; stress that respect for multilat…

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9. Amendment 9RenewMotion for a resolution · Recital C
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   C. whereas the multilateral system is facing growing threats, such as Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitute attacks on the global peace and security architecture, including the UN Security Council (UNSC), China’s rising influence and the worrying withdrawal of the United States from international organisations, as well as cuts to funding affecting critical areas such as humanitarian assistance, education, climate change, hybrid threats, international law, health and peacebuilding; whereas criticism of the current state of the multilateral system also comes from democratic countries and (natural) allies of the EU; whereas the inability of the UNSC and its perman…

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   C. whereas the multilateral system is facing growing threats, such as Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitute attacks on the global peace and security architecture, including the UN Security Council (UNSC), China’s rising influence and the regrettable withdrawal of the United States from international organisations, as well as cuts to funding affecting critical areas such as humanitarian assistance, education, climate change, hybrid threats, international law, health and peacebuilding; whereas criticism of the current state of the multilateral system also comes from democratic countries and (natural) allies of the EU; whereas the inability of the UNSC and its per…

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10. Amendment 10RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point f
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    (f) acknowledge the negative impact of delayed payment or non-payment by major contributors; underline the importance of robust US involvement in guaranteeing the financial sustainability of the UN system, while countering any attempts aimed at weakening multilateral cooperation at a time when it is most needed and hampering the realisation of the UN mandate, in particular in the humanitarian domain; stress the need to actively rein in efforts by authoritarian and revisionist actors aimed at exploiting any withdrawal or disengagement by Western powers from international organisations;

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    (f) acknowledge the negative impact of delayed payment or non-payment by major contributors; reaffirm its regret at the US President’s decision to cut funding to, withdraw from, suspend participation in, or terminate engagement with a significant number of international organisations, including numerous UN bodies; express its serious concern that such a move would undermine the financial sustainability of the UN system and weaken multilateral cooperation at a time when it is most needed; encourage the US administration to reconsider its decision; underline the importance of robust US involvement in guaranteeing the financial sustainability of the UN system, while countering any attempts aime…

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11. Amendment 11RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point q
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    (q) promote the view that Russia’s place as a permanent member of the UNSC is legally questionable, as Article 23 of the UN Charter names the Soviet Union, not Russia, as a permanent member; emphasise that the break-up of the Soviet Union was the complete dissolution of that state into 15 independent republics, of which Russia was only one, and no formal decision was made for Russia to inherit the seat of its predecessor; point out that the other Soviet republics applied for UN membership separately, while Russia bypassed this procedure and took over the Soviet Union’s seat by unilateral declaration; emphasise that Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UNSC is based on tacit acceptanc…

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    (q) promote the view that Russia’s place as a permanent member of the UNSC is legally questionable, as Article 23 of the UN Charter names the Soviet Union, not Russia, as a permanent member;

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12. Amendment 12RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab
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    (ab) take note of UNSC Resolution 2803 of 17 November 2025 on the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict as a step towards enhanced dialogue and confidence-building among all relevant stakeholders and a credible pathway to a two-state solution; underline the importance of further exploring synergies and cooperation between any new mechanisms and existing international peace and security structures under the UN Charter; work actively with Member States to achieve a permanent ceasefire that is effectively implemented and respected and the full realisation of a two-state solution; condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes;

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    (ab) take note of UNSC Resolution 2803 of 17 November 2025 on the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict; underline the importance of further exploring synergies and cooperation between any new mechanisms and existing international peace and security structures under the UN Charter; work actively with Member States to achieve a permanent ceasefire that is effectively implemented and respected and the full realisation of the two-state solution; condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes;

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13. Amendment 13RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ac
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    (ac) condemn unilateral action by Israel aimed at expanding its presence in the West Bank, the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared to be unlawful in its advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, the escalating violence by extremist settlers, and the forced displacement of Palestinians; urge all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace based on a two-state solution; approve in the upcoming MFF an EU facility for the reconstruction of Gaza, providing sufficient and predictable financial support for reconstruction and democratic Palestinian governance,…

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    (ac) condemn unilateral action by Israel aimed at expanding its presence in the West Bank, the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared to be unlawful in its advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, the escalating violence by extremist settlers, the forced displacement of Palestinians and the Knesset-approved bill expanding the use of the death penalty in both military and civilian courts; urge all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace based on a two-state solution; approve in the upcoming MFF an EU facility for the reconstruction of Gaza, providing s…

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14. Amendment 14RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ad
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    (ad) reaffirm the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the wider region, noting that no viable alternative currently exists to replace its functions; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control system…

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    (ad) reaffirm the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the wider region, noting that no viable alternative exists to replace its functions; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control systems within U…

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15. Amendment 15RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ae
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    (ae) build on the Commission’s continued engagement with relevant education authorities, and emphasise the importance of promoting educational curricula that foster coexistence, tolerance and reconciliation, as well as respect for human rights, in line with UNESCO standards; welcome the Commission’s continued engagement with the Palestinian Authority on curriculum reform and the tangible progress reported in 2025, including the ongoing review and amendment of textbooks by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education to ensure alignment with UNESCO standards; urge the Palestinian Authority to remove all educational materials and content that fail to adhere to UNESCO standards, i…

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    (ae) build on the Commission’s continued engagement with relevant education authorities, and emphasise the importance of promoting educational curricula that foster coexistence, tolerance and reconciliation, as well as respect for human rights, in line with UNESCO standards; welcome the Commission’s continued engagement with the Palestinian Authority on curriculum reform and the tangible progress reported in 2025, including the ongoing review and amendment of textbooks by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education to ensure alignment with UNESCO standards; urge the Palestinian Authority to remove any educational materials and content that fail to adhere to UNESCO standards, i…

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16. Amendment 16ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point o
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    (o) work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in the UNSC, in addition to the seat already held by France, in the context of a future consensual reform of that body; work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in every multilateral forum to cement the EU’s role as an interlocutor with third countries;

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    (o) reaffirm France’s role as the only nuclear power and the only permanent member from the European Union in the UNSC, and oppose any replacement or dilution of this national representation by a seat allocated to the EU;

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17. Amendment 17ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
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    (oa) reiterate that Member States remain the key players in diplomatic representation and the conduct of foreign affairs within the United Nations and other multilateral forums, and that strengthening European coordination must not lead to the sidelining of national voices or the dilution of Member States’ specific strategic interests;

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18. Amendment 18ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ax
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    (ax) pursue further consistent dialogue across UN fora on the need to combat persistent discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community and ensure equal access to social protection, healthcare, education and access to goods and services; support the UN Free & Equal campaign by increasing public awareness and promoting stronger legal protections, particularly in states where discriminatory practices remain widespread;

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    (ax) pursue further consistent dialogue across UN fora on the need to combat discrimination and ensure equal access to social protection, healthcare, education and access to goods and services;

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19. Amendment 19ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ay
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    (ay) prioritise the fight against disinformation and fake news spread through algorithmic amplification by large online platforms, the growing use of large language models without adequate safeguards and their exploitation by malicious foreign actors, and the failure of big technology companies to meet their obligations under existing legislation on this topic, undermining democracy and electoral processes; call on the UNGA to adopt stronger frameworks for addressing hybrid threats, including disinformation campaigns and other non-kinetic influence operations that undermine democratic processes and social cohesion globally; work towards implementing a global framework to protect minors onlin…

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    (ay) prioritise the fight against disinformation and fake news spread through algorithmic amplification by large online platforms, the growing use of large language models without adequate safeguards and their exploitation by malicious foreign actors, and the failure of big technology companies to meet their obligations under existing legislation on this topic, undermining democracy and electoral processes; call on the UNGA to adopt stronger frameworks for addressing hybrid threats, including disinformation campaigns and other non-kinetic influence operations that undermine democratic processes and social cohesion globally; work towards implementing a global framework to protect minors onlin…

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20. Amendment 20PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aa
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    (aa) express deep concern about the ongoing military actions across the Middle East, including the destabilising role played by Iran and its regional terrorist organisation proxies; underline that the attacks by the United States and Israel are being conducted outside of the multilateral system, which is based on rules; express full solidarity with and support for the people of Iran, strongly condemn the Iranian regime for the violent repression of peaceful protests, mass killings, arbitrary detentions and executions and call for the establishment of and full cooperation with an independent UN fact-finding mission with a view to ensuring accountability for all serious violations of internati…

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    (aa) express deep concern about the ongoing military actions across the Middle East, including the destabilising role played by Iran and its regional terrorist organisation proxies; underline that the attacks by the United States and Israel are being conducted outside of the multilateral system, which is based on rules; express full solidarity with and support for the people of Iran, strongly condemn the Iranian regime for the violent repression of peaceful protests, mass killings, arbitrary detentions and executions and call for the establishment of and full cooperation with an independent UN fact-finding mission with a view to ensuring accountability for all serious violations of internati…

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21. Amendment 21PPEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ai a (new)
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    (aia) encourage the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia to resolve any disputes peacefully and through diplomatic dialogue, making full use of established bilateral, regional and international mechanisms in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and relevant treaties and agreements;

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22. Amendment 22ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ad
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    (ad) reaffirm the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the wider region, noting that no viable alternative currently exists to replace its functions; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control system…

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    (ad) note the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinians in Gaza and the wider region; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA with credible security guarantees and in full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports on this and urge the full and swift adoption of the reports’ recommendations to strengthen neutrality safeguards and internal control systems within UNWRA, as well as to monitor the application of the action plan presented by UNRWA; call for…

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23. Amendment 23ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
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    (aea) prioritise the disruption of terrorist financing networks, including through stricter controls of EU external funding, enhanced screening of implementing partners and non-governmental organisations, and full traceability of EU-funded assistance in high-risk environments, particularly where EU financial flows risk being channelled to terrorist networks, including through the involvement of state actors;

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24. Amendment 24ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point af
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    (af) reconfirm the EU’s full commitment to respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all its Member States, in accordance with the UN Charter; underline that the continued illegal presence of Turkish troops in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, an EU Member State, constitutes a violation of international law and an infringement of basic human rights and therefore call for the immediate and complete withdrawal of Turkish occupation forces, the right of all refugees to return to their home, and the ascertainment of the fate of all missing persons; continue to support the swift resumption of the Cyprus settlement talks within the UN-agreed framework on the basi…

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    (af) reconfirm the EU’s full commitment to respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all its Member States, in accordance with the United Nations Charter; underline that the continued illegal presence of Turkish troops in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, an EU Member State, constitutes a violation of international law and an infringement of basic human rights and therefore call for the immediate and complete withdrawal of Turkish occupation forces, the reintegration of the occupied territories under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus, the right to return home of all refugees, and the ascertainment of the fate of all missing persons; continue t…

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25. Amendment 25ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
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    (afa) strongly condemn the appointment of representatives of states showing systemic discrimination against women to seats or leadership roles in UN women’s and human rights bodies;

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26. Amendment 26ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ag
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    (ag) emphasise that the political and security transition in Syria remains fragile and continues to be marked by insecurity, serious violations of human rights, displacement, and attacks against religious and ethnic communities; stand with Syria’s diverse society, which has suffered for over a decade under the Iran- and Russia-bolstered Assad regime and terrorist groups; support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned inclusive political process safeguarding territorial integrity and reconciliation; call on the Syrian authorities to include all components of Syrian society in decision-making and ensure swift, transparent and independent investigations into acts targeting religious and ethnic communiti…

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    (ag) emphasise that the political and security transition in Syria remains fragile and continues to be marked by insecurity, serious violations of human rights, displacement, and attacks against religious and ethnic communities; stand with Syria’s diverse society, which has suffered for over a decade under the Iran- and Russia-bolstered Assad regime and terrorist groups; support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned inclusive political process safeguarding territorial integrity and reconciliation; call on the Syrian authorities to include all components of Syrian society in decision-making and ensure swift, transparent and independent investigations into acts targeting religious and ethnic communiti…

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27. Amendment 27ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ag a (new)
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    (aga) reiterate that international human rights mechanisms must not be instrumentalised to create de facto migration rights or to undermine the sovereign right of states to control their borders and migration policies;

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28. Amendment 28ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ap
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    (ap) condemn all attacks, threats, and acts of violence against UN personnel, peacekeepers, and UN facilities, and call on all parties in conflict to respect the safety, security, and neutrality of UN staff and infrastructure, in full accordance with international law, including the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel;

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    (ap) condemn all attacks, threats, and acts of violence against UN personnel, peacekeepers, and UN facilities, and call on all parties in conflict to respect the safety, security, and neutrality of UN staff and infrastructure, in full accordance with international law, including the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel; highlight, in this regard, the courageous action of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, which includes several European contingents operating in difficult conditions, and pay tribute to the memory of the two soldiers from the French contingent killed in southern Lebanon in an ambush carried out by Hezbollah on 18 April 2026;

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29. Amendment 29S&DMotion for a resolution · Recital F a (new)
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    Fa. whereas, at the last session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2025, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, openly attacked the United Nations system in an attempt to undermine its legitimacy;

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30. Amendment 30S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point l
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    (l) stress that, when other global actors, in particular our traditional allies, disengage, the EU must assume greater responsibility for supporting, financing and strengthening multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, notably by reforming the Security Council to better reflect today’s world and maintaining and increasing core support to the UN and its agencies; in this regard, engage with third countries such as China and the United States to ensure that their voluntary contributions to the UN system are commensurate with their economic development and their prominent role as UNSC members; recall the United States’ fundamental role in the construction of the UN system; expre…

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    (l) stress that, when other global actors, in particular our traditional allies, disengage, the EU must assume greater responsibility for supporting, financing and strengthening multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, notably by reforming the Security Council to better reflect today’s world and maintaining and increasing core support to the UN and its agencies; in this regard, engage with third countries such as China and the United States to ensure that their voluntary contributions to the UN system are commensurate with their economic development and their prominent role as UNSC members; recall the United States’ fundamental role in the construction of the UN system; expre…

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31. Amendment 31S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aa
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    (aa) express deep concern about the ongoing military actions across the Middle East, including the destabilising role played by Iran and its regional terrorist organisation proxies; underline that the attacks by the United States and Israel are being conducted outside of the multilateral system, which is based on rules; express full solidarity with and support for the people of Iran, strongly condemn the Iranian regime for the violent repression of peaceful protests, mass killings, arbitrary detentions and executions and call for the establishment of and full cooperation with an independent UN fact-finding mission with a view to ensuring accountability for all serious violations of internati…

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    (aa) express deep concern about the ongoing military actions across the Middle East, including the destabilising role played by Iran and its regional terrorist organisation proxies; underline that the attacks by the United States and Israel are being conducted outside of the rules-based multilateral system; underline that these attacks are incompatible with international law and the principles of the UN Charter; express full solidarity with and support for the people of Iran, strongly condemn the Iranian regime for the violent repression of peaceful protests, mass killings, arbitrary detentions and executions and call for the establishment of and full cooperation with an independent UN fact-…

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32. Amendment 32S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)
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    (aaa) urge the UN Security Council to refer the situation in Iran to the International Criminal Court, thereby granting the Court jurisdiction over crimes committed in the context of the international armed conflict and its wider regional dimension, with a view to ensuring accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international criminal law committed by all parties, including state and non-state actors; underline the need to address the large-scale killings perpetrated by Iranian security forces against the civilian population in January 2026 as part of such international accountability efforts;

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33. Amendment 33S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ac
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    (ac) condemn unilateral action by Israel aimed at expanding its presence in the West Bank, the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared to be unlawful in its advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, the escalating violence by extremist settlers, and the forced displacement of Palestinians; urge all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace based on a two-state solution; approve in the upcoming MFF an EU facility for the reconstruction of Gaza, providing sufficient and predictable financial support for reconstruction and democratic Palestinian governance,…

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    (ac) condemn unilateral action by Israel aimed at expanding its presence in the West Bank, the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared to be unlawful in its advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, the escalating violence by extremist settlers, and the forced displacement of Palestinians; work actively to adopt targeted UNSC restrictive measures against violent Israeli settlers responsible for attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, in line with the European Council conclusions of 11 May 2026 under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime; urge all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law to achieve a…

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34. Amendment 34S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ad
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    (ad) reaffirm the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the wider region, noting that no viable alternative currently exists to replace its functions; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control system…

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    (ad) reaffirm the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the wider region, noting that no viable alternative exists to replace its functions; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge to continue the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control syst…

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35. Amendment 35S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ae
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    (ae) build on the Commission’s continued engagement with relevant education authorities, and emphasise the importance of promoting educational curricula that foster coexistence, tolerance and reconciliation, as well as respect for human rights, in line with UNESCO standards; welcome the Commission’s continued engagement with the Palestinian Authority on curriculum reform and the tangible progress reported in 2025, including the ongoing review and amendment of textbooks by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education to ensure alignment with UNESCO standards; urge the Palestinian Authority to remove all educational materials and content that fail to adhere to UNESCO standards, i…

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    (ae) build on the Commission’s continued engagement with relevant education authorities, and emphasise the importance of promoting educational curricula that foster coexistence, tolerance and reconciliation, as well as respect for human rights, in both Israel and Palestine, in line with UNESCO standards; welcome the Commission’s continued engagement with the Palestinian Authority on curriculum reform and the tangible progress reported in 2025, including the ongoing review and amendment of textbooks by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education to ensure alignment with UNESCO standards; urge the Palestinian Authority to remove all educational materials and content that fail to…

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36. Amendment 36ECR, PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ad
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    (ad) reaffirm the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the wider region, noting that no viable alternative currently exists to replace its functions; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control system…

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    (ad) note the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in delivering humanitarian aid and essential services, including health and education, to Palestinians in Gaza and the wider region; continue to monitor the work and impartiality of UNRWA, ensuring credible security guarantees and full compliance with international law, including the implementation of the Colonna Report; welcome progress reports in this regard and urge the full and swift adoption of the report’s recommendations on strengthening neutrality safeguards and internal control systems within UNWRA; monitor the application of the action plan presented by UNRWA; call for U…

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37. Amendment 37ECR, PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ad a (new)
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    (ada) prioritise the disruption of terrorist financing networks, including through stricter controls on EU external funding, enhanced screening of implementing partners and non-governmental organisations, and full traceability of EU-funded assistance in high-risk environments, particularly where EU financial flows risk being channelled to terrorist networks, including through the involvement of state actors;

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38. Amendment 38ECR, PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point au a (new)
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    (aua) strongly condemn the appointment of representatives of states showing systemic discrimination against women to seats or leadership roles in UN women’s and human rights bodies;

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39. Amendment 39ECR, PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point au b (new)
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    (aub) reiterate that international human rights mechanisms must not be instrumentalised to create de facto migration rights or to undermine the sovereign right of states to control their borders and migration policies;

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40. Amendment 40The LeftMotion for a resolution · Recital E
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    E. whereas attempts to weaken the UN peace architecture, including attacks on the UN Peacebuilding Commission and broader peace governance structures, constitute an effort to undermine the UN’s capacity to prevent conflict, support post-conflict reconstruction and act as a guarantor of international peace and security;

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    E. whereas attempts to weaken the UN peace architecture, including attacks on the UN Peacebuilding Commission and broader peace governance structures, in particular by state actors, such as Israel, constitute an effort to undermine the UN’s capacity to prevent conflict, support post-conflict reconstruction and act as a guarantor of international peace and security;

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41. Amendment 41The LeftMotion for a resolution · Recital P a (new)
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    Pa. whereas on 13 April 2026, a European Citizens’ Initiative calling on the Commission to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement1a has reached one million signatures; whereas, in a letter published on 15 April 2026, more than 350 former European ministers, ambassadors and senior officials, including former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, called for the suspension of this agreement; whereas on 16 April 2026, more than 60 human rights and humanitarian organisations and trade unions also called for the suspension of the agreement and urged the EU to adopt concrete measures, including banning trade with illegal settlements and suspend…

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42. Amendment 42The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
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    (da) take note with grave concern of the findings of the report entitled ‘Made in Italy for the Genocide Industry: Military and Energy Exports to Israel’, which indicates that Italy has continued, without interruption, to export military materiel to Israel since October 2023; call for the immediate establishment of a comprehensive and legally binding arms embargo on the sale, transfer and transit of weapons, ammunition, military equipment and dual-use items to Israel, to remain in force for as long as military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories persist and full humanitarian access to Gaza and the West Bank is not ensured; call on the Commission and the European External Actio…

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43. Amendment 43The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
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    (ia) express deep concern over unilateral decisions by the United States to withdraw from or suspend participation in international organisations, agreements and multilateral frameworks, particularly when such decisions weaken international cooperation in essential areas;

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44. Amendment 44The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
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    (ib) reject confrontation based on doctrines of spheres of influence exercised by any power; reaffirm that such approaches are incompatible with the principles of sovereign equality of states, non-interference and self-determination enshrined in the UN Charter;

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45. Amendment 45The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
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    (ic) reject the foreign policy of the United States characterised by the use of unilateral coercive measures and interference or extraterritorial pressures, including its threats to EU sovereignty;

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46. Amendment 46The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point i d (new)
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    (id) underline the need for a credible EU commitment to multilateralism, opposing any form of exceptionalism that would undermine the universality of international norms; deplore the double standards in the application of international law and the UN Charter by the EU; note, in particular, the contrast between the firm condemnations and restrictive measures adopted against the Russian Federation for violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty, and the repeated delays, hesitations and inaction in launching thorough investigations or imposing proportionate measures in response to violations of international humanitarian law committed by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank, including the expansion of ille…

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47. Amendment 47The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point i e (new)
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    (ie) strengthen the EU’s credibility by adopting a consistent and non-selective approach in upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including those regarding sovereignty, territorial integrity and the protection of civilians; stress the need to apply the same standards of accountability to all parties to conflicts, irrespective of geopolitical considerations, and to ensure the equal implementation of UN resolutions and recommendations of the ICJ;

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48. Amendment 48The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point o
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    (o) work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in the UNSC, in addition to the seat already held by France, in the context of a future consensual reform of that body; work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in every multilateral forum to cement the EU’s role as an interlocutor with third countries;

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    (o) work towards achieving permanent seats for countries from under-represented regions of the world in the UNSC, in the context of a future consensual reform of that body in order to make it more democratic and representative; work towards achieving a permanent seat for the EU in every multilateral forum to cement the EU’s role as an interlocutor with third countries;

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49. Amendment 49The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
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    (o a) recognise the urgent need for structural reform of the UN in order to strengthen the representativeness and effectiveness of the multilateral system; call for greater decision-making power for countries of the Global South and emerging powers, in the context of an increasingly multipolar world; invite the UN General Assembly to launch an inclusive process to review the UN Charter, including the expansion of the Security Council with new permanent members in order to have a fairer representation of Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean, in line with the principles of multilateral democracy and shared responsibility;

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50. Amendment 50The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point x
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    (x) reaffirm their strong condemnation of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and its attacks against the global peace and security architecture, including UNSC instruments; advocate for a full ceasefire to alleviate civilian suffering, and for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine, including robust security guarantees, based on the UN Charter and international law, that prevent and immediately counteract any renewed aggression, while ensuring full accountability for war crimes, and the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children, imprisoned civilians and prisoners of war; support the UN in identifying legal mechanisms to mobilise frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s r…

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    (x) reaffirm their strong condemnation of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and its attacks against the global peace and security architecture, including UNSC instruments; advocate for a full ceasefire to alleviate civilian suffering, and for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine, including robust security guarantees, based on the UN Charter and international law, that prevent and immediately counteract any renewed aggression, while ensuring full accountability for war crimes, and the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children, imprisoned civilians and prisoners of war; support the UN in identifying legal mechanisms to mobilise frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s r…

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51. Amendment 51The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point y
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    (y) emphasise that the Arctic region is an area of increasing geopolitical tension, shaped by competition over natural resources and a growing military presence; express grave concern at Russia’s destabilising security and strategic activities in the region; underline the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland and the self-determination of the Greenlandic people, noting the strong opposition of Greenland’s people to any external attempts to alter that status without their free will and consent; call on the EU and its partners to support Denmark and Greenland in safeguarding the region’s stability in the face of external geop…

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    (y) emphasise that the Arctic region is an area of increasing geopolitical tension, shaped by competition over natural resources and a growing military presence; express grave concern at Russia’s destabilising security and strategic activities in the region; underline the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland and the self-determination of the Greenlandic people, noting the strong opposition of Greenland’s people to any external attempts to alter that status without their free will and consent; call on the EU and its partners to support Denmark and Greenland in safeguarding the region’s stability in the face of external geop…

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52. Amendment 52The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aa
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    (aa) express deep concern about the ongoing military actions across the Middle East, including the destabilising role played by Iran and its regional terrorist organisation proxies; underline that the attacks by the United States and Israel are being conducted outside of the multilateral system, which is based on rules; express full solidarity with and support for the people of Iran, strongly condemn the Iranian regime for the violent repression of peaceful protests, mass killings, arbitrary detentions and executions and call for the establishment of and full cooperation with an independent UN fact-finding mission with a view to ensuring accountability for all serious violations of internati…

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    (aa) condemn the attacks by the United States and Israel, a deliberate violation of international law being conducted outside the multilateral system, which is based on rules; strongly condemn the indiscriminate attacks carried out by Israeli forces against civilian populations and infrastructure, which may amount to war crimes under international humanitarian law; recall the obligation of Israel, as an occupying power, to fully comply with international law, including the protection of civilians and the prohibition of collective punishment, and call for accountability for all violations committed; express grave concern at the high number of child casualties resulting from Israeli strikes in…

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53. Amendment 53The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)
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    (aa a) strongly condemn attacks against civilian objects, including schools and residential areas, which have led to the deaths of children and may constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law; recall that the prohibition on targeting civilian objects is one of the most fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, further recall that children are entitled to special protection under international law and call for full accountability for all violations committed against them;

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54. Amendment 54The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab
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    (ab) take note of UNSC Resolution 2803 of 17 November 2025 on the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict as a step towards enhanced dialogue and confidence-building among all relevant stakeholders and a credible pathway to a two-state solution; underline the importance of further exploring synergies and cooperation between any new mechanisms and existing international peace and security structures under the UN Charter; work actively with Member States to achieve a permanent ceasefire that is effectively implemented and respected and the full realisation of a two-state solution; condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes;

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    (ab) take note of UNSC Resolution 2803 of 17 November 2025 on the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict as a step towards enhanced dialogue and confidence-building among all relevant stakeholders and a credible pathway to a two-state solution; underline the importance of further exploring synergies and cooperation between any new mechanisms and existing international peace and security structures under the UN Charter; work actively with Member States to achieve a permanent ceasefire that is effectively implemented and respected and the full realisation of a two-state solution; condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes committed by Israel; consider t…

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55. Amendment 55The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)
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    (ab a) condemn the unprecedented level of killing and injury of civilians, a large-scale displacement of population and the systematic destruction of hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza by Israel; further denounce the blockade of humanitarian aid implemented by Israel that could amount to starvation as a method of war; condemn the proposed ‘death penalty law’ in Israel targeting Palestinians; consider that Israel has now very clearly demonstrated that it is in breach of multiple rules and obligations under international law and of Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement1a and has failed to prevent the crime of genocide, disregarding the orders of the ICJ; therefore suspend the…

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56. Amendment 56The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab b (new)
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    (ab b) suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement and reconsider the EU’s maintenance of an agreement that contributes to legitimising and financing a state that commits crimes against humanity and war crimes;

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57. Amendment 57The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab c (new)
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    (ab c) call for all arms exports to Israel to be halted, in accordance with Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP1a and with the obligations arising under Articles I and III(e) of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, given that such arms are used to commit war crimes; stress that, if such transfers are not halted, there is a serious risk of complicity in war crimes and genocide; ______________ 1a Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment (OJ L 335, 13.12.2008, p. 99, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/compos/2008/944/oj).

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58. Amendment 58The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab d (new)
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    (ab d) strongly condemn the repeated attacks by Israeli forces against positions, personnel and equipment of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, including direct fire, the breaching of a UN position by Israeli tanks, and the injuring of at least five peacekeepers and the killing at least one; recall that UN peacekeepers and UN premises must never be targeted and that such attacks may constitute war crimes under international law; call for full accountability and for the safety, security and freedom of movement of UNIFIL to be fully guaranteed;

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59. Amendment 59The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ab e (new)
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    (ab e) express deep concern over the EU’s limited response in addressing and sanctioning alleged systematic violations of international humanitarian law by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank, including disproportionate use of force, settlement expansion and humanitarian restrictions; note the inconsistency with measures adopted in other comparable situations; consider appropriate and proportionate measures, including the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, in line with Article 2 TEU and relevant UN resolutions, in order to ensure the coherence and credibility of the EU’s external action;

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60. Amendment 60The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aj a (new)
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    (aja) call for the resumption of a political process aimed at achieving a just and lasting political solution that provides for the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, in accordance with the UN Charter and the relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly and the Security Council;

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61. Amendment 61The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aj b (new)
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    (ajb) be concerned about authoritarian practices in Peru, Ecuador and Argentina, including the repression of opposition figures, restrictions on independent media and the restriction of civic space; express deep concern over the erosion of democratic principles and the deliberate circumvention of constitutional safeguards in these countries; use all available instruments, without exception, to ensure compliance with the democratic and human rights clauses of the cooperation agreements with these countries, including their revision if necessary; condemn the adoption by the Congress of the Republic of Peru of the APCI Law restricting the activity of international non-governmental organisations…

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62. Amendment 62The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aj c (new)
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    (ajc) condemn all forms of external interference that violate the sovereignty and political independence of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in particular the imposition of unilateral coercive measures not authorised by the UN Security Council; urge states to refrain from adopting or maintaining unilateral sanctions contrary to international law and the UN Charter; strongly condemn the forcible abduction and unlawful removal from office of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, as a grave violation of national sovereignty, the principle of self-determination and the UN Charter; deplore the EU’s weak and inadequate response and its failure to activate rele…

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63. Amendment 63The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point aj d (new)
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    (ajd) condemn unilateral coercive measures against the Republic of Cuba, including the unlawful and decades-long unilateral economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba by the United States, as a blatant violation of international law, of repeated UN General Assembly resolutions and of the principles of sovereign equality of states and non-interference enshrined in the UN Charter; call for their immediate and unconditional lifting and for the full normalisation of economic and diplomatic relations, in line with the repeated resolutions of the UN General Assembly; call for the extraterritorial application of US sanctions to be actively opposed and countered, for political and economic c…

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64. Amendment 64The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point am
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    (am) acknowledge the severe risks arising from a new arms race and the weakening of global disarmament efforts, largely driven by Russia’s, China’s and North Korea’s nuclear build-up following Russia’s unilateral suspension of compliance with the New START Treaty in 2023; call on all nuclear-armed states to halt quantitative and qualitative expansions of their nuclear arsenals and to engage in risk-reduction, transparency and arms-control processes; continue to safeguard and reinforce the multilateral frameworks governing non-proliferation and arms control, as well as those regulating the export of arms and dual-use goods and technologies; promote and strengthen multilateral instruments agai…

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    (am) reject all arms races, including nuclear arms races, by any world power, acknowledge the severe risks arising from a new arms race and the weakening of global disarmament efforts, largely driven by Russia’s, China’s and North Korea’s nuclear build-up following Russia’s unilateral suspension of compliance with the New START Treaty in 2023; call on all nuclear-armed states to halt quantitative and qualitative expansions of their nuclear arsenals and to engage in risk-reduction, transparency and arms-control processes; continue to safeguard and reinforce the multilateral frameworks governing non-proliferation and arms control, as well as those regulating the export of arms and dual-use goo…

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65. Amendment 65The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ap
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    (ap) condemn all attacks, threats, and acts of violence against UN personnel, peacekeepers, and UN facilities, and call on all parties in conflict to respect the safety, security, and neutrality of UN staff and infrastructure, in full accordance with international law, including the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel;

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    (ap) condemn all attacks, threats, and acts of violence against UN personnel, peacekeepers, and UN facilities, and call on all parties in conflict to respect the safety, security, and neutrality of UN staff and infrastructure, in full accordance with international law, including the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel; express particular concern at the repeated attacks against Italian military personnel deployed in Lebanon as part of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon mission, which have resulted in injuries and threatened the peacekeeping force’s stability, and recommend stepping up coordinated UN protection measures, including independent investigations and san…

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66. Amendment 66The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point ap
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    (ap) condemn all attacks, threats, and acts of violence against UN personnel, peacekeepers, and UN facilities, and call on all parties in conflict to respect the safety, security, and neutrality of UN staff and infrastructure, in full accordance with international law, including the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel;

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    (ap) condemn all attacks, threats, and acts of violence against UN personnel, peacekeepers, and UN facilities, in particular by state actors, such as Israel, and call on all parties in conflict to respect the safety, security, and neutrality of UN staff and infrastructure, in full accordance with international law, including the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel;

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67. Amendment 67The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point at a (new)
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    (ata) welcome global initiatives, including the Global Governance Initiative, aimed at promoting a more equitable and inclusive multilateralism through the democratisation of international institutions, the strengthening of the role of developing countries and the promotion of a rules-based international order grounded in broad consultation, shared contributions and mutual benefit; recommend that the EU actively engage with and support such proposals in UN forums, aiming to advance reforms that reflect the growing role of the Global South and address structural imbalances in global governance;

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68. Amendment 68The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point at b (new)
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    (atb) stress that a revitalised UN system, with enhanced representation of the Global South, is essential to effectively address transnational challenges such as climate change, inequality and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda; encourage strategic engagement between the EU and key global partners, including emerging economies, in order to modernise international financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and collective security mechanisms; promote a non-hegemonic multilateralism based on sovereign equality and mutually beneficial cooperation;

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