The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria

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 1Verts/ALEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 21 a (new)
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   21a. Regrets that, despite the fragile security situation across Syria, some Member States have announced a suspension of pending asylum applications from Syrians; calls on the Member States to reverse these decisions immediately;

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2. Amendment 2The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Recital B a (new)
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   Ba. whereas HTS is an offshoot of the former branch of al-Qaeda in Syria, known as the Al-Nusrah Front, listed by the UN Security Council as engaged in terrorist activities; whereas there are EU and international sanctions in place against HTS and its leader;

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3. Amendment 3The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 23
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   23. Recalls the presence of over 400 000 Palestinian refugees residing in Syria, some of them displaced multiple times, and the role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in assisting its needs; remembers the siege of the Yarmouk camp by Assadist factions between 2013 and 2015;

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   23. Recalls the presence of over 400 000 Palestinian refugees residing in Syria, some of them displaced multiple times, and the role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in assisting its needs; remembers the siege of the Yarmouk camp by Assadist factions between 2013 and 2015; welcomes the end of compulsory military service for refugees;

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4. Amendment 4The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 25
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   25. Calls on Türkiye and Israel to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately cease all attacks and incursions on and occupation of Syrian territory in full compliance with international law;

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   25. Calls on Türkiye and Israel to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately cease all attacks and incursions on and occupation of Syrian territory in full compliance with international law; condemns Israel’s provocative requests and military actions that put the state-building process and the 1974 agreement at risk; recalls that the European Union does not recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, in accordance with international law and United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 497;

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5. Amendment 5The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 25 a (new)
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   25a. Demands actions from the EU towards Israel, namely the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as well as an arms embargo;

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6. Amendment 6The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 26
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   26. Firmly believes that the unification of all segments of Syria, including the integration of all armed factions within a national army, require a Syrian-led political solution; calls for the EU and the Member States to use all diplomatic channels to advocate the stabilisation of Syria, which is in the interest of most countries in the region, and support discussions towards a peaceful and stable solution and ensure that the well-being and preservation of fundamental freedoms, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the gender equality of all Syrians, notably those living in north-eastern Syria, remain at the centre of decisions; welcomes, in this regard, the agreement of 10 March…

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   26. Firmly believes that the unification of all segments of Syria, including the integration of all armed factions within a national army, require a Syrian-led political solution, including between the caretaker authorities and the Kurdish-led Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria/SDF; calls for the EU and the Member States to use all diplomatic channels to advocate the stabilisation of Syria, which is in the interest of most countries in the region, and support discussions towards a peaceful and stable solution and ensure that the well-being and preservation of fundamental freedoms, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the gender equality of all Syrians, n…

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7. Amendment 7The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 26 a (new)
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   26a. Insist that different ethnic and religious groups must be protected in order to create a peaceful Syria; therefore calls for the European Union and the Member States to support the implementation process of the agreement between the Syrian transitional government and the Kurdish-led SDF, in order to guarantee the Kurdish community full recognition and political participation in Syria;

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8. Amendment 8The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph -1 a (new)
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   -1a. Recalls that Syria has faced a violent operation of interference, subversion and aggression by the United States and other NATO member countries, such as the United Kingdom, France and Turkey, as well as Israel and Gulf countries, which started in 2011;

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9. Amendment 9The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 4 a (new)
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   4a. Deplores the illegalisation and persecution of Syrian democratic and secular forces, who were denied freedom of assembly and expression, had their assets confiscated and were unable to reorganise as political or social forces;

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10. Amendment 10The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 4 b (new)
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    4b. Repudiates the current discrimination and persecution of Syrian citizens based on their political convictions and religious beliefs; denounces the climate of violence, including murders, kidnappings, robberies, looting and extortion, which prevails under the new Syrian leadership;

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11. Amendment 11The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 5 a (new)
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    5a. Strongly denounces and condemns the massacres perpetrated by the armed groups of the new Syrian leadership against Syrian populations – namely Christians and Alawites – as well as against defenders of a sovereign, democratic and secular Syrian Arab Republic;

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12. Amendment 14ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Recital P a (new)
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    Pa. whereas the return of Syrian refugees from the EU to their homeland is a fundamental prerequisite for the successful reconstruction of Syria and for the long-term sustainability of the region;

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13. Amendment 15ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 6 a (new)
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    6a. Takes note of the statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of 9 March 2025 condemning the radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis, that murdered people in western Syria; offers its condolences to the victims and their families; demands that Syria’s interim authorities hold the perpetrators of these massacres against Syria’s minority communities accountable; is seriously concerned about the safety of Syria’s minorities in the light of the history of violations committed by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham; emphasises that the treatment of the Christian, Druze and Alawite communities is the litmus test for the future relationship between the EU and the new Syrian regime;

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14. Amendment 16ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 13 a (new)
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    13a. Emphasises that the proposed new common approach on returns should support the return of Syrians who are irregularly present in the Member States, enabling them to actively participate in the reconstruction and recovery of their homeland;

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15. Amendment 17ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 22 a (new)
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    22a. Encourages the large number of people who came to Europe from Syria during the civil war to return to their country now that the regime that threatened them has fallen; invites the Member States to organise their return in coordination with the new Syrian regime;

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16. Amendment 18ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 23
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    23. Recalls the presence of over 400 000 Palestinian refugees residing in Syria, some of them displaced multiple times, and the role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in assisting its needs; remembers the siege of the Yarmouk camp by Assadist factions between 2013 and 2015;

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    23. Recalls the presence of over 400 000 Palestinian refugees residing in Syria, some of them displaced multiple times; remembers the siege of the Yarmouk camp by Assadist factions between 2013 and 2015;

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17. Amendment 19ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 27
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    27. Stresses the importance of the fight led by the international coalition against Daesh, with the invaluable support of Kurdish fighters, and calls for it to cooperate with the Syrian interim government to prevent Daesh and other jihadist groups from reorganising; expresses deep concerns as attacks led or supported by Türkiye in north-eastern Syria not only cause civilian casualties and increase the number of internally displaced persons, but also threaten the efficiency and continuity of the fight against Daesh; urges the caretaker authorities to demonstrate clear commitment to the fight against terrorism and to cooperate with international partners both to fight remaining active cells in…

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    27. Stresses the importance of the fight led by the international coalition against Daesh, with the invaluable support of Kurdish fighters, and calls for it to cooperate with the Syrian interim government to prevent Daesh and other jihadist groups from reorganising; expresses deep concerns as attacks led or supported by Türkiye in north-eastern Syria not only cause civilian casualties and increase the number of internally displaced persons, but also threaten the efficiency and continuity of the fight against Daesh; urges the caretaker authorities to demonstrate clear commitment to the fight against terrorism and to cooperate with international partners both to fight remaining active cells in…

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18. Amendment 20ESNJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 31 a (new)
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    31a. Is concerned over the fate of Christian minorities; expresses concern about the preservation and restoration of Christian buildings in Syria damaged by the civil war;

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19. Amendment 21PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Recital D
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    D. whereas after assuming a leading role in overthrowing the regime, former HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was designated caretaker President and launched a political transition process, entailing plans for a new constitution and the holding of elections in four to five years from now; whereas the caretaker president was tasked with forming a temporary legislative council, appointed a caretaker government and pledged to establish, by early March 2025, a new non-sectarian, comprehensive, credible and inclusive government reflecting Syria’s ethnic and religious diversity; whereas on 24 and 25 February 2025, the Syrian interim government held the announced National Dialogue Conference; whereas the…

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    D. whereas after assuming a leading role in overthrowing the regime, former HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was designated caretaker President and launched a political transition process, entailing plans for a new constitution and the holding of elections in four to five years from now; whereas the caretaker president was tasked with forming a temporary legislative council, appointed a caretaker government and pledged to establish, by early March 2025, a new non-sectarian, comprehensive, credible and inclusive government that includes all components of Syria’s diverse ethnic and religious communities; whereas on 24 and 25 February 2025, the Syrian interim government held the announced National Di…

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20. Amendment 22PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Recital K
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    K. whereas Daesh has caused tremendous suffering in Syria, triggered numerous terrorist attacks worldwide and continues to operate within and from Syria, relying on its centre for external operational planning in the Badia region; whereas approximately 10 000 Daesh fighters and 40 000 Daesh family members are currently being detained in the Al-Hol and Roj detention facilities, primarily guarded by the Kurdish-led SDF; whereas Syrian security forces may reportedly take over the management of the detention facilities following the agreement of 10 March 2025 made between de facto President al-Sharaa and SDF Commander in Chief Mazloum Abdi;

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    K. whereas Daesh has caused tremendous suffering in Syria, in particular targeting Christian and Yazidi communities, as well as triggered numerous terrorist attacks worldwide and continues to operate within and from Syria, relying on its centre for external operational planning in the Badia region; whereas approximately 10 000 Daesh fighters and 40 000 Daesh family members are currently being detained in the Al-Hol and Roj detention facilities, primarily guarded by the Kurdish-led SDF; whereas Syrian security forces may reportedly take over the management of the detention facilities following the agreement of 10 March 2025 made between de facto President al-Sharaa and SDF Commander in Chief…

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21. Amendment 23PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Recital M
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    M. whereas the situation in Syria remains one of the world’s most acute humanitarian crises, with nine out of ten Syrians below the poverty line and almost 17 million people – 70 % of the population – requiring humanitarian assistance because of widespread food insecurity and a lack of basic infrastructure and public services;

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    M. whereas the situation in Syria remains one of the world’s most acute humanitarian crises, with nine out of ten Syrians below the poverty line and almost 17 million people – 70 % of the population – requiring humanitarian assistance because of widespread food insecurity and a lack of basic infrastructure and public services; whereas more than half of the children in Syria are out of school; whereas urgent actions from the de facto government to grant access to quality education for all, free from extremist views, is highly needed;

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22. Amendment 24PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Recital N
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    N. whereas, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the humanitarian response for Syria is significantly underfunded, having secured less than 10 % of the USD 1.2 billion needed until March 2025; whereas the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump’s administration, enacting a 90-day suspension of all foreign assistance programmes, including those administered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has and will have an impact on the humanitarian programmes and non-governmental organisations that operate on the ground in Syria; whereas the UK and several EU Member States have also announced significant decreas…

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    N. whereas, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the humanitarian response for Syria is significantly underfunded, having secured less than 10 % of the USD 1.2 billion needed until March 2025; whereas the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump’s administration, enacting a 90-day suspension of all foreign assistance programmes, including those administered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has and will have an impact on the humanitarian programmes and non-governmental organisations that operate on the ground in Syria; whereas the UK and several EU Member States have also announced significant decreas…

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23. Amendment 25PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Recital P
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    P. whereas 5.5 million Syrian refugees live in the five countries neighbouring Syria, namely Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, with the EU providing financial assistance to help shoulder the associated costs; whereas approximately 500 000 internally displaced persons and 300 000 external refugees have returned to their areas of origin since the collapse of the Assad regime, with inadequate services, limited livelihoods and damaged infrastructure hindering their sustainable reintegration;

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    P. whereas 5.5 million Syrian refugees live in the five countries neighbouring Syria, namely Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, with the EU providing financial assistance to help shoulder the associated costs; whereas approximately 500 000 internally displaced persons and 300 000 external refugees have returned to their areas of origin since the collapse of the Assad regime, with inadequate services, limited livelihoods and damaged infrastructure hindering their sustainable reintegration; whereas around 1 million Syrian refugees have received asylum in European countries; whereas many more reside illegally in Europe;

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24. Amendment 26PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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    1a. Vehemently condemns the recent killings of civilians in north-western Syria and strongly demands that the de facto Syrian government respect the rights of all Syrians, including religious and ethnic communities and safeguard their right of freedom of religion and belief; urges the de facto Syrian government to take measures to reassure and protect Christians and other religious and ethnic minorities throughout the country, which continue to face persecution by radical Islamist groups;

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25. Amendment 27PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 b (new)
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    1b. Recalls that the Syrian civil war caused a mass exodus of Syrians to neighbouring countries and to Europe; emphasises that the mass arrival of migrants from Syria systematically destabilised the receiving countries because it overwhelmed their social services, dramatically increased criminality rates and antisemitism, and fuelled terrorist attacks;

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26. Amendment 28PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 c (new)
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    1c. Emphasises the need to encourage and facilitate the return of Syrians residing in the EU to their home country, underlining that Syria’s reconstruction requires human capital;

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27. Amendment 29PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 5
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    5. Notes with concern the violent past of factions that toppled the Assad regime and are now participating in government; takes good note of the caretaker President’s declarations of intent, while pledging to monitor the actions of national and local authorities when evaluating further engagement; expresses cautious optimism regarding the behaviour of the caretaker authorities regarding freedom of religion and encourages them to implement further confidence-building measures; calls on the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Member States to consistently speak out against any possible violation of fundamental freedoms and human rights in Syria by the interim go…

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    5. Denounces the naivety of the Western chancelleries and the European External Action Service towards the abuses committed by the jihadist factions which, having overthrown the regime, are now participating in the government; deplores the fact that several European countries have already resumed contact with these groups, thus giving them undue legitimacy despite their terrorist past and their persistent infringements of fundamental rights; stresses the inconsistency of the interim President’s statements, which cannot disguise the absence of any real guarantees regarding respect for fundamental freedoms; calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Fo…

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28. Amendment 30PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 7 a (new)
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    7a. Recalls that any EU support must not benefit the remnants of the Assad regime or any terrorist groups within Syria or abroad;

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29. Amendment 31PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 7
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    7. Praises the invaluable contribution of civil society, in Syria and abroad, as the legitimate repository and defender of the aspirations of the Syrian people during years of brutal oppression; pays particular tribute to the White Helmets, target of a regime-orchestrated and Russia-backed smear campaign; calls for the EU to increase financial support especially for Syrian civil society organisations as they adapt to shifting operating conditions, with a focus on promoting civic dialogue, notably between ethnic, cultural and religious communities to foster pluralism, peaceful coexistence and trust within Syrian society;

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    7. Praises the invaluable contribution of civil society, in Syria and abroad, as the legitimate repository and defender of the aspirations of the Syrian people during years of brutal oppression; pays particular tribute to the White Helmets; calls for the EU to engage with churches to foster reconciliation and inclusive and civic dialogue, notably between ethnic, cultural and religious communities; calls, further, on the Commission to support churches in Syria providing humanitarian assistance and other essential social services for people in need regardless of their ethnic, religious or social background to foster pluralism, peaceful coexistence and trust within Syrian society;

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30. Amendment 32PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 27
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    27. Stresses the importance of the fight led by the international coalition against Daesh, with the invaluable support of Kurdish fighters, and calls for it to cooperate with the Syrian interim government to prevent Daesh and other jihadist groups from reorganising; expresses deep concerns as attacks led or supported by Türkiye in north-eastern Syria not only cause civilian casualties and increase the number of internally displaced persons but also threaten the efficiency and continuity of the fight against Daesh; urges the caretaker authorities to demonstrate clear commitment to the fight against terrorism and to cooperate with international partners both to fight remaining active cells in…

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    27. Stresses the importance of the fight led by the international coalition against Daesh, with the invaluable support of Kurdish fighters, and calls for it to cooperate with the Syrian interim government to prevent Daesh and other jihadist groups from reorganising; expresses deep concerns as attacks led or supported by Türkiye in north-eastern Syria not only cause civilian casualties and increase the number of internally displaced persons but also threaten the efficiency and continuity of the fight against Daesh; urges the caretaker authorities to demonstrate clear commitment to the fight against terrorism and to cooperate with international partners both to fight remaining active cells in…

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31. Amendment 33PfEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 31
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    31. Condemns those European politicians, including current and former MEPs, who have repeatedly spread pro-Assad narratives and actively engaged in whitewashing the bloody dictatorship; expresses deep concern regarding the recent invitation by Parliament’s Intergroup on Christians in the Middle East of organisations closely linked to EU-sanctioned Assadists;

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    31. Condemns those European politicians, including current and former MEPs, who have repeatedly spread pro-Islamist narratives and actively engaged in whitewashing ruthless terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda; expresses deep concern regarding the lack of interest from Parliament towards Eastern Christians who are actively persecuted by radical Islamists;

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32. Amendment 34ECRJoint motion for a resolution · Recital F
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    F. whereas the caretaker government authorities control most but not all of Syrian territory, with the overall security situation in Syria remaining fragmented and volatile; whereas violent events, including revenge killings, sectarian violence and criminal activities, are seen to be increasing, particularly in the coastal and rural areas; whereas pro-Assad armed groups and, allegedly, others have conducted coordinated attacks starting on 6 March 2025 in the Latakia, Tartus and Homs governorates, leading to deadly clashes with Syrian security forces; whereas in return, members of the Syrian security forces and the SNA, foreign fighters and jihadists reportedly participated in unjustifiable r…

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    F. whereas the caretaker government authorities control most but not all of Syrian territory, with the overall security situation in Syria remaining fragmented and volatile; whereas violent events, including revenge killings, sectarian violence and criminal activities, are seen to be increasing, particularly in the coastal and rural areas; whereas pro-Assad armed groups and, allegedly, others have conducted coordinated attacks starting on 6 March 2025 in the Latakia, Tartus and Homs governorates, leading to deadly clashes with Syrian security forces; whereas in return, members of the Syrian security forces and the SNA, foreign fighters and jihadists reportedly participated in unjustifiable r…

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33. Amendment 35ECRJoint motion for a resolution · Recital L
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    L. whereas Syria’s Christian population has steeply declined since 2011 due to its targeting by both the Assad regime, as well as by Daesh and other terrorist groups;

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    L. whereas Syria’s Christian population has steeply declined since 2011 due to its targeting by both the Assad regime, as well as by Daesh and other terrorist groups; whereas the Assad regime attempted to project an image as a secular protector of Christians and other religious and ethnic communities in Syria, but the regime reportedly intentionally destroyed churches and detained at least several hundred Christian citizens; whereas the regime, with the active support of Russian forces, besieged and completely decimated Aleppo, the city with the largest Christian population in the country;

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34. Amendment 36ECRJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 5 a (new)
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    5a. Is deeply concerned about the situation of Christians in Syria, many of whom were also killed by regime forces in the recent clashes and most notably by foreign fighters with former Al-Qaeda/Daesh backgrounds; emphasises the need to protect all religious minorities in Syria, including the Christian community, guaranteeing their security and the right to remain in their territories of origin and their religious freedom;

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35. Amendment 37ECRJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 25
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    25. Calls on Türkiye and Israel to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately cease all attacks and incursions on and occupation of Syrian territory in full compliance with international law;

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    25. Calls on neighbouring countries to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately cease all attacks and incursions on and occupation of Syrian territory in full compliance with international law;

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36. Amendment 38ECRJoint motion for a resolution · Recital D
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    D. whereas after assuming a leading role in overthrowing the regime, former HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was designated caretaker President and launched a political transition process, entailing plans for a new constitution and the holding of elections in four to five years from now; whereas the caretaker president was tasked with forming a temporary legislative council, appointed a caretaker government and pledged to establish, by early March 2025, a new non-sectarian, comprehensive, credible and inclusive government reflecting Syria’s ethnic and religious diversity; whereas on 24 and 25 February 2025, the Syrian interim government held the announced National Dialogue Conference; whereas the…

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    D. whereas Ahmed al-Sharaa was previously a member of the Islamic State of Iraq, then pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda before officially distancing himself from these organisations; whereas he has never expressed regret for being associated with these barbaric organisations; whereas after assuming a leading role in overthrowing the regime, former HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was designated caretaker President and launched a political transition process, entailing plans for a new constitution and the holding of elections in four to five years from now; whereas the caretaker president was tasked with forming a temporary legislative council, appointed a caretaker government and pledged to establish…

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37. Amendment 39ECRJoint motion for a resolution · Recital F
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    F. whereas the caretaker government authorities control most but not all of Syrian territory, with the overall security situation in Syria remaining fragmented and volatile; whereas violent events, including revenge killings, sectarian violence and criminal activities, are seen to be increasing, particularly in the coastal and rural areas; whereas pro-Assad armed groups and, allegedly, others have conducted coordinated attacks starting on 6 March 2025 in the Latakia, Tartus and Homs governorates, leading to deadly clashes with Syrian security forces; whereas in return, members of the Syrian security forces and the SNA, foreign fighters and jihadists reportedly participated in unjustifiable r…

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    F. whereas the caretaker government authorities control most but not all of Syrian territory, with the overall security situation in Syria remaining fragmented and volatile; whereas violent events, including revenge killings, sectarian violence and criminal activities, are seen to be increasing, particularly in the coastal and rural areas; whereas pro-Assad armed groups and, allegedly, others have conducted coordinated attacks starting on 6 March 2025 in the Latakia, Tartus and Homs governorates, leading to deadly clashes with Syrian security forces; whereas atrocities committed by forces linked to HTS against civilians in the vicinity of Daatour, a district of Latakia, began on 4 March 2025…

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38. Amendment 40PPEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 25
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    25. Calls on Türkiye and Israel to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately cease all attacks and incursions on and occupation of Syrian territory in full compliance with international law;

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    25. Calls on neighbouring countries to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately cease all attacks and incursions on and occupation of Syrian territory in full compliance with international law;

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39. Amendment 41PPEJoint motion for a resolution · Recital F
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    F. whereas the caretaker government authorities control most but not all of Syrian territory, with the overall security situation in Syria remaining fragmented and volatile; whereas violent events, including revenge killings, sectarian violence and criminal activities are seen to be increasing, particularly in the coastal and rural areas; whereas pro-Assad armed groups and allegedly others have conducted coordinated attacks starting on 6 March 2025 in the Latakia, Tartus and Homs governorates leading to deadly clashes with Syrian security forces; whereas in return, members of the Syrian security forces and the SNA, foreign fighters and jihadists reported participated in unjustifiable retalia…

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    F. whereas the caretaker government authorities control most but not all of Syrian territory, with the overall security situation in Syria remaining fragmented and volatile; whereas violent events, including revenge killings, sectarian violence and criminal activities are seen to be increasing, particularly in the coastal and rural areas; whereas pro-Assad armed groups and allegedly others have conducted coordinated attacks starting on 6 March 2025 in the Latakia, Tartus and Homs governorates leading to deadly clashes with Syrian security forces; whereas in return, members of the Syrian security forces and the SNA, foreign fighters and jihadists reportedly participated in unjustifiable retal…

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