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OPINION (COM(2024)0159 – C90146/2024 – 2024/0086(COD))

On the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on providing macro-financial assistance to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

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Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Malik Azmani

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The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes amendments to the proposed decision on macro-financial assistance to Jordan, focusing on political reforms, regional stability, and monitoring conditions.

Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes amendments to the proposed decision, adding conditions on democracy, rule of law, human rights, transparency, and reporting.

Key points

  1. Notes the inclusive and well-organised parliamentary elections in Jordan on 10 September 2024 and stresses continued EU support for peace and the Jordanian model of representation.
  2. Highlights Jordan's hosting of around 1.3 million refugees and the impact of regional instability, including in Syria, on its economy.
  3. Calls for deepening the EU-Jordan partnership, recognising Jordan's role in regional stability and mediation.
  4. Requires that the pre-condition for assistance includes respect for democratic mechanisms, rule of law, and human rights, with monitoring by the Commission and EEAS reported to Parliament.
  5. Urges support for Jordan's economic diversification into renewable energy, technology, and digital services to reduce reliance on tourism and chemical exports.
  6. Stipulates that policy conditions in the Memorandum of Understanding must include clear and measurable benchmarks for democracy, rule of law, and human rights, and that the examination procedure applies for assistance above EUR 90 million.
  7. Requires transparent monitoring of the pre-condition with meaningful contribution from independent third parties, and regular written reports to Parliament and Council.
  8. Mandates publication of detailed reports by the Jordanian government on fund use, specifying allocations for healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
  9. Requires the Commission and EEAS to monitor progress and communicate to Parliament, and to inform Parliament and Council of reasons for suspension or cancellation.

Who is affected

  • Jordanian government: must publish reports on fund use and meet conditions on democracy, rule of law, and human rights.
  • European Commission and EEAS: responsible for monitoring and reporting to Parliament and Council.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 90 million: threshold above which the examination procedure applies for the Memorandum of Understanding.
  • 1.3 million: number of refugees hosted by Jordan.
  • 10 September 2024: date of parliamentary elections in Jordan.