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RAPPORT (2025/2167(INI))

Dwar rakkomandazzjoni tal-Parlament Ewropew lill-Kunsill, lill-Kummissjoni u lill-Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni/Rappreżentant Għoli tal-Unjoni għall-Affarijiet Barranin u l-Politika ta’ Sigurtà dwar il-81 sessjoni tal-Assemblea Ġenerali tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti

A-10-2026-0103

Kumitat għall-Affarijiet Barranin · Rapporteur: Andrey Kovatchev

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This recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the High Representative sets out EU priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly session, covering multilateralism, UN reform, peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. It urges support for effective multilateralism with the UN at its core, defence of international law and human rights, and opposition to coercive diplomacy and attempts to undermine the rules-based order. It calls for ambitious UN reform, including Security Council reform, a permanent EU seat, and action to ensure financial sustainability and accountability. It addresses specific conflicts and crises, condemning Russia's war against Ukraine, Iran's attacks, and unilateral actions in the West Bank, while supporting peace efforts in Gaza, Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere. It promotes gender equality, women's and youth participation, freedom of religion, media safety, digital rights, and a human rights-based approach to development.

Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs recommends that the Council, the Commission and the High Representative adopt the priorities set out in the draft recommendation for the 81st UN General Assembly session.

Key points

  1. Recommends continuing support for effective multilateralism with the UN at its core, defending international law and UN Charter principles, and opposing coercive diplomacy.
  2. Urges defending universal human rights, democracy, the rule of law and inclusive electoral processes, and upholding the universality of human rights.
  3. Calls for robust US involvement in UN funding, filling the 2025 budget gap, and countering attempts to weaken multilateral cooperation.
  4. Supports ambitious UN reform under the UN80 agenda, including reform of the Security Council, limiting the veto, and a permanent EU seat.
  5. Calls for coordinated action on the next UN Secretary-General selection, promoting an open, merit-based process and considering gender equality.
  6. Condemns Russia's war against Ukraine, advocates for a comprehensive peace, accountability for war crimes, and mobilisation of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction.
  7. Expresses concern over Arctic tensions, supports Denmark and Greenland's sovereignty and self-determination, and calls for enhanced Arctic cooperation.
  8. Calls for stronger engagement on Georgia, Syria, Afghanistan, Taiwan, and Africa, addressing specific conflicts and human rights situations.
  9. Takes note of UNSC Resolution 2803 on Gaza, supports a two-state solution, condemns violations, and calls for an EU facility for Gaza reconstruction.
  10. Reaffirms UNRWA's role, calls for its mandate and funding to be reinstated, and urges curriculum reform in Palestinian education to remove antisemitism and incitement.
  11. Calls for strengthening non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control frameworks, and for accountability for international crimes, supporting the ICC and ICJ.
  12. Promotes gender equality, women's and youth participation, freedom of religion, media safety, digital rights, and a human rights-based approach to development.

Who is affected

  • The Council, the Commission and the High Representative are the addressees of the recommendation and are expected to act on it.
  • UN member states, including the US, China and Russia, are urged to fulfil financial obligations and respect international law.
  • The EU and its member states are called on to coordinate positions and support reforms in UN bodies.
  • Countries in conflict or with human rights issues, such as Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan, and Georgia, are directly addressed.
  • UN agencies and bodies, including UNRWA, UNHRC, and the ICC, are supported or called on to reform.

Figures and deadlines

  • 20 % of Georgia's internationally recognised territory remains under illegal Russian occupation.
  • One third of voting rights in the UN are held by the EU and Latin American countries together.

Legal basis: Articles 21, 34 and 36 of the Treaty on European Union; Articles 208, 214 and 220 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.