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3.9.2025 A10-0154/19
Amendment 19
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
G. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes a path toward peace and prosperity for Ukraine and also a strategic response to Russia’s aggression, reinforcing the EU’s geopolitical resilience;
G. whereas Ukraine’s EU accession process constitutes an important contribution to and path towards peace and prosperity for Ukraine, a strategic response to Russia’s aggression and a credible security guarantee for Ukraine, reinforcing the EU’s geopolitical resilience;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/20
Amendment 20
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
Ja. whereas in mid-July 2025, the Ukrainian authorities attempted to undermine the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) by adopting Law 12414, granting the Prosecutor General extensive powers to interfere with their investigations; whereas on 31 August 2025, as a result of extensive internal and external pressure, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law 13533 in the aim of at re-establishing the status quo ante, thus taking the necessary measures towards fully restoring the independence of the NABU and SAPO;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/21
Amendment 21
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
1. Condemns in the strongest terms the Russian Federation’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure; reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, who have paid the highest price over the past three years in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in protecting Europe and our shared democratic values and principles; expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the fallen heroes and innocent civilian victims of the Russian aggression, including the more than 600 children who have been killed;
1. Condemns in the strongest terms the Russian Federation’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure; reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, who, since 2014, have paid the highest price in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in protecting Europe and our shared democratic values and principles; expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the fallen heroes and innocent civilian victims of the Russian aggression, including the more than 600 children who have been killed;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/22
Amendment 22
Michael Gahler, rapporteur
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
1a. Strongly condemns Russia’s organised assassinations of prominent Ukrainian public figures and servicemen and its sabotage of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure; expresses horror and outrage at the heinous assassination, on 30 August 2025 in Lviv, of Andriy Parubiy, the former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and former Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, who had demonstrated strong commitment to Ukraine’s European aspirations;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/23
Amendment 23
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
1b. Expresses its outrage at the intensified drone and missile attacks carried out by Russia against civilian targets, including the attack on Kyiv on 28 August 2025, when the EU Delegation to Ukraine and the British Council were directly targeted; stresses that the recent attack, as well as all other strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, constitutes a war crime and showcases once again Russia’s blatant disregard for human life, international law, US efforts towards peace and the fundamental principles governing the protection of civilians;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/24
Amendment 24
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
3. Expresses deep concern over the shift in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, which has included engaging directly with Russia without exerting meaningful pressure, publicly renouncing major leverage, refusing additional and discussing lifting of sanctions, and attempting to coerce Ukraine into making territorial concessions and relinquishing its legitimate right to self-defence; stresses that in light of these developments, the EU and its Member States must remain Ukraine’s primary strategic allies and should reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, peace and justice; notes that EU support to Ukraine has now surpassed that of the United States, underlining the EU’s vital role in sustaining Ukraine’s resilience and recovery;
3. Expresses deep concern over the shift in the United States’ stance on Russia’s war of aggression, which has included engaging directly with Russia without exerting meaningful pressure, publicly renouncing major leverage, refusing additional and discussing lifting of sanctions, and attempting to coerce Ukraine into making territorial concessions and relinquishing its legitimate right to self-defence; stresses that in light of these developments, the EU and its Member States must remain Ukraine’s primary strategic allies and should reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, peace and justice; acknowledges that Ukraine’s security represents a crucial part of the EU’s security; notes that EU support to Ukraine has now surpassed that of the United States, underlining the EU’s vital role in sustaining Ukraine’s resilience and recovery;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/25
Amendment 25
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
4a. Takes note of the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and stresses that it contrasts blatantly with Russia’s massive escalation of attacks against Ukraine, which prove yet again that Russia is not at all interested in peace, but rather in subjugating Ukraine; underlines that Vladimir Putin is disingenuously engaging with US peace efforts and is merely playing for time in order to continue Russia’s war of aggression; calls on President Trump to act on his announcement that the United States would adopt further resolute economic sanctions against Russia and those countries that are fuelling its war machine; stresses that no durable and just peace in Ukraine can be negotiated without the full participation of Ukraine’s leadership and the support of its people, as well as the participation of the European Union; notes with approval that a meeting took place between President Trump and President Zelenskyy and a number of European leaders on 18 August 2025; reaffirms its steadfast commitment to providing security guarantees and taking all the necessary steps to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces and defence industry; rejects any Russian claims to be a guarantor of future security arrangements for Ukraine and any attempts to condition the numerical and operational sovereignty of the Ukrainian armed forces;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/26
Amendment 26
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
11. Underlines that sanctions, alongside the prevention and countering of sanction circumvention, remain crucial instruments to undermine Russia’s capacity to continue its war of aggression and to neutralise threats posed to European security; calls for the expansion of sanctions targeting the Russian economy, including in the metallurgy, nuclear, chemical, energy and financial sectors; welcomes the adoption of the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation and calls for the EU and its Member States to adopt additional sanctions packages, particularly aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures; stresses that strict implementation and enforcement of sanctions are essential to deprive Russia’s war machine of resources and strengthen Ukraine’s resilience; calls on the Commission and the Member States to work to ensure continued US participation in sanctions implementation against Russia in order to maintain the pressure on Russia’s economy and state budget; is of the opinion that sanctions must be extended and continued until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and pays war reparations;
11. Underlines that sanctions, alongside the prevention and countering of sanction circumvention, remain crucial instruments to undermine Russia’s capacity to continue its war of aggression and to neutralise threats posed to European security; calls for the expansion of sanctions targeting the Russian economy, including in the metallurgy, nuclear, chemical, energy and financial sectors; welcomes the adoption of 18 packages of sanctions against the Russian Federation and calls for the EU and its Member States to adopt additional sanctions packages, particularly aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures; stresses that strict implementation and enforcement of sanctions are essential to deprive Russia’s war machine of resources and strengthen Ukraine’s resilience; calls on the Commission and the Member States to work to ensure continued US participation in sanctions implementation against Russia in order to maintain the pressure on Russia’s economy and state budget; is of the opinion that sanctions must be extended and continued until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and pays war reparations;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/27
Amendment 27
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
16a. Calls on political forces in Ukraine to remain united and continue to be guided by a sense of firm political unity and cohesion, which has proven to amplify Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing existential threat to the country’s freedom and independence; calls on all political actors in Ukraine, in particular those currently in power, to use their wartime powers to foster political unity and coherent and inclusive policymaking;
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3.9.2025 A10-0154/28
Amendment 28
Michael Gahler
on behalf of the PPE Group
Report A10-0154/2025
Michael Gahler
2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
(2025/2026(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
27. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including SAPO and NABU, by ensuring transparent appointment procedures, shielding these bodies from political interference, and reinforcing their institutional autonomy; stresses the importance of granting SAPO greater independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office and of equipping NABU with the means for timely access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping capacity to conduct effective investigations; commends Ukraine for increasing the number of staff of SAPO and underlines the need to match this growth with adequate financial and technical resources to ensure operational capacity;
27. Encourages Ukraine to safeguard the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, including SAPO and NABU, by ensuring transparent appointment procedures, shielding these bodies from political interference, and reinforcing their institutional autonomy; stresses the importance of granting SAPO greater independence from the Prosecutor General’s Office and of equipping NABU with the means for timely access to forensic expertise and autonomous wiretapping capacity to conduct effective investigations; commends Ukraine for increasing the number of staff of SAPO and underlines the need to match this growth with adequate financial and technical resources to ensure operational capacity; encourages Ukraine to consider a structural reform of the State Bureau of Investigations in order to strengthen its independence and effectiveness to prevent it from being abused in the context of post-war political developments in Ukraine, in particular in connection with electoral campaigns;
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