On the implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025
A-10-2025-0253
Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: David McAllister
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- Full procedure 2025/2164
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This resolution on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) sets out Parliament's priorities for EU foreign policy, covering Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, relations with key partners, and internal EU reforms.¶¶ It calls for a forward-looking CFSP that defends the rules-based international order, fosters cooperation on shared interests, establishes non-negotiable positions, and increases the impact of EU external action.¶¶¶ The resolution demands continued support for Ukraine, including military aid and sanctions against Russia, and calls for accountability for war crimes.¶¶ It addresses conflicts in the Middle East, advocating a two-state solution and condemning Hamas attacks and Israeli actions in Gaza.¶¶¶ It stresses the importance of partnerships with like-minded countries and regions, including the US, UK, Western Balkans, Indo-Pacific, and Latin America.¶¶¶ It calls for internal reforms to improve EU foreign policy coherence, including moving towards qualified majority voting in certain CFSP areas and strengthening the EEAS.¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes a resolution that sets out Parliament's priorities for the CFSP, covering a wide range of geopolitical issues and calling for specific actions from the EU institutions.¶¶
Key points
- Calls on the VP/HR to develop a forward-looking CFSP that defends the rules-based international order, fosters cooperation, sets clear boundaries, and increases EU visibility.¶¶¶
- Demands an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian withdrawal, return of all prisoners and children, and continued EU support including military assistance.¶
- Calls for an EU legal framework to designate state sponsors of terrorism and for the Council to add Russia to such a list.¶
- Condemns Belarus's role in Russia's war and calls for release of political prisoners and stronger restrictive measures.¶
- Urges support for international justice, including a special tribunal for Russia's crime of aggression, and use of immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.¶
- Calls for activation of the blocking statute to protect the ICC from US sanctions.¶
- Supports the 20-point peace plan for Gaza, demands full disarmament of Hamas, and reiterates commitment to a two-state solution.¶¶
- Calls for a revised EU strategy towards Iran, including re-imposition of sanctions, and condemns Iran's destabilising role.¶
- Urges the EU to develop a separate policy towards BRICS+ and to counter autocratic pressures with a democracy assessment and toolbox.¶¶
- Calls for strengthening the transatlantic partnership, deepening EU-US dialogue, and enhancing European strategic autonomy.¶
- Supports the EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership and calls for its swift implementation.¶
- Calls for gradual transition to qualified majority voting in CFSP areas without military implications, and for greater use of constructive abstention.¶¶
Who is affected
- The EU institutions, particularly the VP/HR, EEAS, and Commission, are called upon to implement the resolution's recommendations.¶¶¶
- Russia and Belarus face demands for ceasefire, withdrawal, and accountability, and are subject to calls for sanctions.¶¶¶
- Ukraine is promised continued EU support, including military and financial assistance.
- Israel and Hamas are addressed in the context of the Gaza conflict, with calls for a two-state solution and disarmament of Hamas.¶¶
- China is urged to comply with international law and face de-risking measures.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
Legal basis: Articles 14, 16, 21, 24, 36 and 41 of the Treaty on European Union¶