UN Climate Change Conference 2025 in Belém, Brazil (COP30)

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 1ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 36
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   36. Highlights the fact that the EU’s current climate legislation, if fully implemented, will reduce the EU’s net GHG emissions by around 57 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels; notes that the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by only around 54 % by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, if the Member States fully implement existing and planned national measures and EU policies23; calls on the Member States to take the necessary measures to address this gap, and on the Commission to take additional measures to support Member States in that effort; stresses the need for EU climate policy to continue to set ambitious goals, in line with the agreed targets, and to prioritise in its ac…

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   36. Highlights the fact that the EU’s current climate legislation, if fully implemented, will reduce the EU’s net GHG emissions by around 57 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels; notes that the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by only around 54 % by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, if the Member States fully implement existing and planned national measures and EU policies23; calls on the Member States to take the necessary measures to address this gap, and on the Commission to take additional measures to support Member States in that effort; stresses the need for EU climate policy to continue to set ambitious goals, in line with the agreed targets, and to prioritise in its ac…

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2. Amendment 2PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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   1a. Calls on the Commission to withdraw its proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality as it risks further undermining the EU’s competitiveness; stresses that the urgency of adopting a binding target for 2040 ahead of COP30 is unjustified, given that under the Paris Agreement, the EU is only required to present an updated, non-legally binding NDC target for 2035;

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3. Amendment 3PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 38
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   38. Underlines the need to adopt a science-based EU climate target for 2040 in accordance with the European Climate Law24, considering all the criteria of Article 4(5) thereof, and in keeping with the conclusions of the first GST; recalls the recommendations of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change and notes the Commission’s proposal of a 2040 climate target accompanied by enabling policies; regrets, furthermore, that the Council was not able to agree on an NDC for 2035 before the deadline of 23 September 2025; urges the Council to agree on an NDC that is at the upper end of the indicated range as soon as possible; _________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the Euro…

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   38. Underlines the need to support a competitive industry, economic growth and standards of living by not imposing an additional intermediary climate target for the EU; recalls the progress already made by EU Member States and the importance of preserving our industry to enable future investments and innovations, as maintaining strong and independent industrial capacities is essential for the EU’s strategic autonomy and resilience; calls on the Commission to urgently review Regulation (EU) 2019/631 in order to revoke the 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles; recalls the importance of technological neutrality in reducing CO₂ emissions;

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4. Amendment 4The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 116 a (new)
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   116a. Expresses concern that Petrobras is seeking environmental approval for new fossil fuel extraction projects, particularly in the Foz do Amazonas basin near Belém; considers that such potential projects, which would lock in new fossil fuel infrastructure, could undermine the credibility of the Brazilian COP presidency and have further negative implications; considers that, if this project advances, the EU should refrain from importing any fossil fuels from these areas;

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5. Amendment 5ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 16
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   16. Notes that the EU and its Member States provide roughly one third of global public climate finance, making them the largest providers globally, with EUR 28.6 billion provided from public sources in 2023 and EUR 7.2 billion in private finance also mobilised; reiterates that EU and national budgets should be adapted to meet the agreed NCQG, so that the EU delivers its fair share of international climate finance, including by mobilising private climate finance; considers that the NCQG represents the lower end/boundary for climate finance mobilisation; __________________________________

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   16. Notes that the EU and its Member States provide roughly one third of global public climate finance, making them the largest providers globally, with EUR 28.6 billion provided from public sources in 2023 and EUR 7.2 billion in private finance also mobilised1a; calls for a thorough assessment of the effectiveness of such expenditure and its proportionality, in the light of the EU Member States’ share of global emissions, which amounted to only 5.95 % in 20241b; __________________________________ 1a Council of the EU and the European Council, ‘Europe’s contribution to climate finance (in €bn)’, Council of the EU and European Council website, 1 October 2025. 1b Crippa, M., Guizzardi, D., Pag…

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6. Amendment 6ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 39 a (new)
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   39a. Expresses concern about the lack of transparency and political neutrality in the allocation of EU financial resources to non-governmental organisations, eco-terrorists and lobbying groups advocating for the so-called green transition; calls on the Commission to ensure full transparency regarding the public funding of such entities, including the disclosure of their lobbying activities and institutional affiliations; underlines that public funds should not be used to promote ideological agendas or to unilaterally influence democratic debate in the fields of climate and energy policy;

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7. Amendment 7ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 45 a (new)
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   45a. Rejects the ideological subordination of EU economic and energy policies to the objectives of the Paris Agreement and similar initiatives; calls for a return to a pragmatic, sovereignty-oriented policy focused on strengthening EU industry, competitiveness and technological innovation, ensuring prosperity and energy security for EU citizens instead of pursuing ideologically driven and unattainable emissions targets that harm European economies;

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8. Amendment 8ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 78
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   78. Notes with concern that the transport sector is the only sector in which emissions have risen at EU level since 1990 and that a more substantial reduction will be needed to meet the EU’s climate goals; stresses the importance of further measures to support the electrification of road transport as a way of reducing road transport emissions, in conjunction with further measures supporting the modal shift, intermodal transport and public transport in general; calls on the Commission to include emissions from international transport in NDCs; is concerned by the fact that the Commission’s 2025 NECP assessment report showed that some Member States still have support schemes for fossil-fuel pow…

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   78. Draws attention to the growing crisis in the EU automotive sector, marked by excessive regulatory pressure, declining competitiveness, job losses and limited consumer demand for electric vehicles due to high prices and insufficient infrastructure; stresses that many EU citizens, particularly those in rural or low-income areas, are increasingly affected by transport exclusion and cannot afford to transition to costly alternatives; calls on the Commission to immediately stop policies that are destroying the EU automotive industry and, in close cooperation with the Member States, take urgent measures to restore its global competitiveness and rebuild the EU’s industrial strength;

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9. Amendment 9ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 78 a (new)
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   78a. Calls for the cancellation of the EU’s 2035 end date for the sale of new cars with a combustion engine; suggests, as a policy, more flexibility and pragmatism instead of an abrupt regulatory change in 2035; encourages the automotive industry and suppliers to continue researching and developing all conceivable automotive technologies;

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10. Amendment 10ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 78 b (new)
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    78b. Underlines that Europe must remain a continent of affordable mobility and free consumer choice, not a market reserved for the wealthy; stresses that the automotive sector is a strategic pillar of EU industry and employment, and that blanket bans accelerate factory closures, job losses and the relocation of production to outside the EU; warns that unilateral restrictions, combined with rising energy and regulatory costs, undermine competitiveness and expose the market to subsidised imports and unfair trade practices; calls for a technology-open framework that allows manufacturers to compete and innovate, including through efficient engines and cleaner fuels, while improving infrastructur…

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11. Amendment 11ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 83 a (new)
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    83a. Considers it unacceptable for the EU to conclude a trade agreement with the Mercosur countries that threatens the competitiveness and viability of EU agriculture; stresses that agricultural production in many Mercosur countries is significantly more harmful to the climate and environment than that carried out in the EU, due to lower sustainability standards and widespread deforestation; underlines that compliance with EU food production and climate standards by external partners cannot be effectively verified or enforced, and that such an agreement would create unfair competition for EU farmers and undermine the EU’s food security and environmental credibility; calls on the Council to r…

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12. Amendment 12ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 127 a (new)
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    127a. Recalls the ministerial declaration endorsed by over 20 countries at COP28 committing to the tripling of global nuclear energy capacity by 2050; recognises nuclear power as a proven, low-carbon, dispatchable energy source that will play a key role in achieving global energy security and supporting EU industrial competitiveness; calls on the Commission to fully integrate nuclear power into the EU’s long-term climate and energy strategy as a clean and sustainable technology on a par with renewables; welcomes its inclusion in the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities; calls for the consistent financial treatment by the EU of nuclear projects in line with their strategic importance and re…

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13. Amendment 13ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 2
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    – having regard to the agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP21) in Paris on 12 December 2015 (the Paris Agreement),

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    – having regard to the agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP21) in Paris on 12 December 2015 (the Paris Agreement), Council Decision (EU) 2016/590 of 11 April 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change1a, and Council Decision (EU) 2016/1841 of 5 October 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change1b, _________________ 1a OJ L 103, 19.4.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2016/590/oj. 1b OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.euro…

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14. Amendment 14ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 8 a (new)
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    – having regard to the Net Zero Nuclear Initiative launched at COP28,

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15. Amendment 15ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 14 a (new)
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    – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/10201a, _________________ 1a OJ L, 2024/1252, 3.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1252/oj.

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16. Amendment 16ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 23 a (new)
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    – having regard to the overall 2nd positive opinion with reservations of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board on the EU climate target for 2040 of 7 February 2024,

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17. Amendment 17ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 24 a (new)
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    – having regard to the second edition of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Global Debt Report 2025,

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18. Amendment 18ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation E a (new)
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    Ea. whereas disruptions to the global supply chains for critical raw materials and rare earth elements remain one of the highest risk elements for the green and digital transitions;

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19. Amendment 19ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation E b (new)
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    Eb. whereas as of November 2024, 31 countries and more than 150 companies endorsed the Net Zero Nuclear Initiative, while recognising that nuclear energy generation is the second-largest single source of clean, low-carbon electricity in the world, and the largest source of clean, low-carbon electricity in OECD countries;

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20. Amendment 20ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 7 a (new)
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    7a. Recalls that nuclear energy capacity should at least triple by 2050, from current levels, to help achieve global goals for decarbonisation, clean energy supply and enhanced energy resilience and security; recalls that all available low-emission technologies, including nuclear, should be recognised and actively supported to achieve sustainable economic development and avert the devastating consequences of unchecked climate change, as noted in the statement issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency and its member states that are nuclear energy producers to the UNFCCC at COP28;

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21. Amendment 21ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 10 a (new)
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    10a. Stresses the lack of clear definitions of developed and developing countries (i.e. ‘less developed countries’) and the dichotomy of Annex I/non-Annex I countries; emphasises that, as NDCs are the main instrument for achieving the Paris Agreement’s long-term goals, the definitions and the inconsistencies between responsibilities and capabilities need to be clarified;

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22. Amendment 22ECRMotion for a resolution · Citation 13 a (new)
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    13a. Highlights that the years-long ban on lending to nuclear projects has had a negative effect on low and zero emissions projects; calls on all the major international financial institutions and the EU, in particular the European Investment Bank, to ensure technological neutrality, and for nuclear projects (e.g. small modular reactors, advanced modular reactors, nuclear fusion) to have access to adequate and equal climate financing on an equal footing to other energy sources (i.e. renewables);

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23. Amendment 23ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 14 a (new)
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    14a. Notes the decision at COP28 to establish the loss and damage fund; calls on all Parties to ensure the transparency of the fund’s rules and to minimise the administrative and financial burden of implementing and financing it; stresses that transparent processes are crucial for accessing funds and for their effective delivery, as they strengthen community-level accountability and build trust between donors and beneficiaries; highlights the need to establish clear sanctions for misuse of funds;

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24. Amendment 24ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 14 b (new)
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    14b. Recognises that the EU played a significant role in brokering a deal to achieve the NCQG; calls for all Parties, in particular the EU, when financing the NCQG, to prioritise grant-based financing; calls on financial institutions to refocus on their original mission of ensuring macroeconomic stability and development, and, when developing projects, to ensure their effectiveness, transparency and financial sustainability;

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25. Amendment 25ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 26 a (new)
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    26a. Underlines the need to prioritise adaptation actions over mitigation within the EU and globally, to minimise the negative effects of climate change on people and in relation to biodiversity loss while respecting differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national and regional circumstances;

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26. Amendment 26ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 26 b (new)
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    26b. Highlights the need to bring the framework for the global goal on adaptation into operation, including by adopting manageable indicators and comprehensive tracking systems that do not represent an excessive administrative and financial burden;

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27. Amendment 27ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 36 a (new)
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    36a. Notes that the European Climate Law enshrines the EU’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 and the EU’s 2030 climate target to reduce net GHG emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 relative to 1990 levels; calls on the Commission to provide a full and comprehensive impact assessment accordingly, in particular regarding the adequate definition of specific objectives and criteria, to justify the level of uncertainty of the modelling of the CO2 emissions budget and specify the costs and financial feasibility of the targets, while taking into account all economic aspects and societal acceptance; calls for the EU to pursue a realistic climate policy that ensures affordable energy prices for…

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28. Amendment 28ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 37 a (new)
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    37a. Notes the need to agree on NDCs for 2035 before COP30; calls on the Council, by indicating an EU target, to take a pragmatic approach and take into account current geopolitical challenges, while ensuring a fair and level playing field and protecting the competitiveness of EU companies;

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29. Amendment 29ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 74 a (new)
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    74a. Stresses that all sectors should contribute to reducing emissions where technically and economically feasible;

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30. Amendment 30ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 78 a (new)
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    78a. Stresses that the transport sector is experiencing substantial challenges in meeting the EU’s climate goals; calls on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to support the development and deployment of sustainable fuels (e-fuels, biofuels) in all transport sectors, and in particular the maritime and aviation sectors;

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31. Amendment 31ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 75 a (new)
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    75a. Notes that almost 160 countries have become signatories to the Global Methane Pledge; calls for a quantified impact assessment on all sectors affected, including of the financial and social impact of the progress made since the adoption of the pledge at COP26;

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32. Amendment 32ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 83 a (new)
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    83a. Acknowledges that the agricultural sector faces calls for significant GHG emissions reductions; stresses that EU policies must be designed in a manner that does not threaten food production and food security, and that avoids excessive food prices for consumers;

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33. Amendment 33ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 87 a (new)
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    87a. Notes that the textile sector may play an important role in emissions reduction and the shift to a circular economy where technically and economically feasible;

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34. Amendment 34ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 88 a (new)
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    88a. Stresses the impact that climate change may have on the tourism sector; reiterates that the tourism sector, as a vulnerable sector that is economically very important for some regions, may develop sustainable, environmentally responsible and low-carbon tourism practices, in the light of differing national circumstances;

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35. Amendment 35ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 105 a (new)
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    105a. Recognises that the EU’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and the green transition may pose an existential threat to the EU’s competitiveness and social stability; calls on the Council and the Commission to provide just, pragmatic and socially balanced policies; stresses the need to ensure technological neutrality, with particular attention to traditional industries, notably the automotive, energy-intensive (such as chemicals and steel), aviation and shipping industries; stresses the need to prevent administrative and financial burdens on Member States and businesses; calls on the Council and the Commission to ensure the EU’s stability, competitiveness and prosperity f…

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36. Amendment 36ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 116 a (new)
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    116a. Recognises that the EU’s climate law and corresponding policy measures are significantly affecting Member State’s choices between different energy sources and threaten their energy security and energy supply; calls on the Council and the Commission to pursue a pragmatic climate policy that ensures the EU’s energy security, affordable energy prices for EU citizens and businesses and the EU’s competitiveness;

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