Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace

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 J a (new)
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   Ja. whereas the UN Commission on Human Rights, in its Resolution 12 (XXXVII) of 6 March 1981, deplored the continuance of the occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco and affirmed the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination; whereas the exploitation of natural resources, including water resources, in occupied territories without the consent of the people concerned undermines the right to self-determination and may entrench situations of occupation and instability; whereas the Court of Justice of the European Union, in Joined Cases C-778/21 P and C-798/21 P1a and in Joined Cases C-779/21 P and C-799/21 P1b, held that the application of EU-Morocco economic agreements to Western Sahara…

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2. Amendment 2The LeftMotion for a resolution · Recital S
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   S. whereas the EU is supportive of the joint Israeli-Palestinian water governance mechanisms, including the relaunch of existing frameworks such as the Joint Water Committee, with a view to promoting equitable water distribution, improved transparency and effective infrastructure development; whereas unequal access to shared water resources remains a structural driver of instability in the Middle East, particularly in the Jordan River Basin, where historical and ongoing imbalances in allocation and control for Palestinian communities deepen socio-economic disparities; whereas, under existing arrangements, the Israeli authorities exercise effective control over the majority of water resources…

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   S. whereas, although the Oslo Accords recognised the Joint Water Committee as a water governance mechanism, World Bank assessments have shown that it has in practice impeded Palestinian water development through the entrenchment of asymmetrical control and the veto power exercised by Israel; whereas the EU should therefore refrain from promoting structurally unbalanced mechanisms that cannot ensure equitable Palestinian access to water and sanitation; whereas unequal access to shared water resources remains a structural driver of instability in the Middle East, particularly in the Jordan River Basin, where historical and ongoing imbalances in allocation and control for Palestinian communitie…

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3. Amendment 3The LeftMotion for a resolution · Recital T
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   T. whereas as a result of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, there has been extensive destruction of water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including desalination plants, waste-water treatment facilities and distribution networks, leaving much of the population without reliable access to safe drinking water and exacerbating humanitarian needs; whereas the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported in July 2025 that 89 % of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed, leaving 90 % of household water insecure; whereas a rapid and unimpeded delivery of materials, fuel and technical assistance is necessary for the repair…

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   T. whereas as a result of the genocide perpetrated by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza, there has been extensive destruction of water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including desalination plants, waste-water treatment facilities and distribution networks, leaving much of the population without reliable access to safe drinking water and exacerbating humanitarian needs; whereas the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported in July 2025 that 89 % of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed, leaving 90 % of household water insecure; whereas a rapid and unimpeded delivery of materials, fuel and technical assistance i…

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4. Amendment 4The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
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   (ka) recognise that the deliberate deprivation of water and the systematic destruction of water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza constitute grave breaches of international humanitarian law and serious violations of human rights; recall that, pursuant to Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement1a, respect for human rights and democratic principles constitutes an essential element of the agreement; call for the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association agreement in light of Israel’s serious and persistent violations of international law; ________________________ 1a Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…

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5. Amendment 5RenewMotion for a resolution · Recital R
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   R. whereas Parliament has condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia’s deliberate destruction of water infrastructure, including dams, as a weapon of war; whereas the destruction has caused severe environmental damage, undermined water security and threatened civilian populations; whereas such acts constitute violations of international law and call for full accountability for those responsible; whereas the Commission and the EU Member States continue to provide assistance to Ukraine in investigating the perpetrators so that they can be prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity;

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   R. whereas Parliament has condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia’s deliberate destruction of water infrastructure, including dams, as a weapon of war; whereas the destruction has caused severe environmental damage, undermined water security and threatened civilian populations; whereas such acts constitute violations of international law and call for full accountability for those responsible; whereas the Commission and the EU Member States continue to provide assistance to Ukraine in investigating the perpetrators so that they can be prosecuted for war crimes, crimes against humanity and ecocide;

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6. Amendment 6RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point n
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   (n) promote intergovernmental and regional cooperation instruments in the management of water resources, focusing, in particular, on ensuring the fair distribution of water between countries, and support local and community-level governance structures; consider supporting public-private partnerships where they contribute to efficient water management and more affordable access to water, sanitation and hygiene for all; incentivise investment in technologies and management practices that enhance the use of sustainable agricultural practices in the production of crops, livestock and fish by both smallholders and larger companies;

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   (n) promote intergovernmental and regional cooperation instruments in the management of water resources, focusing, in particular, on ensuring the fair distribution of water, and support local and community-level governance structures; consider supporting public-private partnerships where they contribute to efficient water management and more affordable access to water, sanitation and hygiene for all; incentivise investment in technologies and management practices that enhance the use of sustainable agricultural practices in the production of crops, livestock and fish by both smallholders and larger companies;

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7. Amendment 7RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 – point u
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   (u) support legal initiatives aimed at securing justice and compensation for the deliberate targeting and destruction of water supplies and infrastructure;

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   (u) support legal initiatives aimed at securing justice and compensation for the deliberate targeting and destruction of water supplies and infrastructure as well as for acts of ecocide;

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